Chapter 235: Rogue Play (2)

[A/N: We are just a few more golden tickets away from reaching another milestone!!]

Mu Qing was so angry at the three of them that his beard curled. He pointed at them and cursed, "You three old fogeys, stop fanning the flames here. My actions are not for you to criticize."

Seeing the situation was about to spiral out of control, the Myriad Medicine Sacred Lord suppressed his anger, his voice bone-chillingly cold: "Mu Qing, Chen Chuan, today the two of you must give my Myriad Medicine Sacred Land a satisfactory explanation!"

Mu Qing’s eyes darted around, and he said tentatively:

"Sacred Lord Yao, look at the mess this has become. If you don’t mind, it would be fine to let my niece Yao Xian marry in as well."

"After all, we who cultivate have long Lifespans; it’s normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, isn’t it? I guarantee we won’t mistreat niece Yao Xian."

"Bullshit!" The Myriad Medicine Sacred Lord trembled with rage, nearly spitting out a mouthful of old blood.

Let the Saintess of the Myriad Medicine Sacred Land become someone’s concubine?

This was simply a humiliating disgrace!

It was the greatest desecration of the glory the Myriad Medicine Sacred Land had held for ten thousand years!

"Mu Qing! You go too far!" The Myriad Medicine Sacred Lord pointed at Mu Qing, his finger trembling.

Seeing that the other party was impervious to reason, Mu Qing simply spread his hands and started playing the rogue. "Then what do you say we do? Since things have come to this, I’ll leave Chen Chuan right here; let your Myriad Medicine Sacred Land dispose of him as you wish, I absolutely won’t interfere! However..."

He changed his tone and said slowly:

"Chen Chuan is not only my Disciple, he is also the lawfully wedded husband of the Successor of Taiyi Holy Land, Ji Siyu, and is highly valued by the Taiyi Holy Lord."

"If something were to happen to him in your Myriad Medicine Sacred Land, affecting the generational friendship between our two great Holy Lands, hehe, Sacred Lord Yao, you’ll have to weigh the responsibility carefully."

This blatant threat made the Myriad Medicine Sacred Lord’s face turn ashen, his chest heaving violently, yet he found himself unable to lash out.

Just as Mu Qing said, causing the two great Holy Lands to become enemies or even trigger a conflict over one Chen Chuan was a price that was simply too high.

He stared fixedly at Mu Qing, then glanced at Chen Chuan below, who looked calm but determined, and a deep sense of powerlessness washed over him.

Right then, Yao Xian, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

Her voice was cold as jade beads falling on a plate, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.

"Sacred Lord, Master, Elders." She bowed slightly, her gaze calmly sweeping over Chen Chuan before finally landing on the Myriad Medicine Sacred Lord. "Let this matter be dropped."

She straightened her back, reclaiming the pride and coldness belonging to a Saintess:

"I, Yao Xian, will not share a husband with any other woman. Since Chen Chuan is already married, then he is not worthy of me. The previous promise of the Myriad Medicine Sacred Land is hereby void."

Her words were clear and firm, without the slightest hesitation.

Having finished, she looked at no one else, turned around with her usual expression, her robes fluttering like a solitary, noble snow lotus as she left the center of the square with composure and resolve.

Watching Yao Xian’s departing back, the Myriad Medicine Sacred Lord felt a mix of emotions—heartache, but also a hint of relief.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed all his emotions, and waved his hand at Mu Qing and Chen Chuan, his tone cold and weary: "You may go! The Myriad Medicine Sacred Land does not welcome you."

Mu Qing also knew it wasn’t wise to stay long. He gave a dry laugh and pulled Chen Chuan along. "In that case, we shall take our leave."

With that, under the gaze of countless complex looks, the Master and Disciple turned into two streaks of light and left Myriad Medicine Sacred Land in a rather dejected manner...

Leaving the territory of Myriad Medicine Sacred Land, on the cloud path back to Taiyi Holy Land, Mu Qing looked at the silent Chen Chuan beside him and rubbed his hands together somewhat guiltily:

"Ahem, good Disciple, this time your Master didn’t consider things thoroughly enough and let you suffer some grievances."

Chen Chuan gave him a sharp, annoyed look, not bothering to argue about the process, and simply held out his hand. "Origin Stones."

Mu Qing was taken aback for a moment, then realized, laughed heartily, and quite frankly tossed a Storage Ring to Chen Chuan:

"Here, take it! Six million low-grade Origin Stones, not a single one missing. Hehe, this time we really made those three old fogeys bleed."

Chen Chuan caught the Storage Ring. After a brief sweep of his Divine Sense to confirm the amount was correct, a smile of relief finally appeared on his face.

The bit of gloom in his heart was instantly dissipated by this massive harvest.

Whatever the twists and turns, having these six million low-grade Origin Stones in hand was what truly mattered.

With this vast amount of resources, he would be able to advance his cultivation Realm next.

Seeing the light return to Chen Chuan’s face, Mu Qing also began to chuckle.

The Master and Disciple looked at each other, their previous unpleasantness seemingly vanishing into thin air as they accelerated toward the Taiyi Holy Land.

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"Si Yu, this is for you."

Chen Chuan flipped his palm, and a warm jade box appeared in his hand. The lid opened.

A Medicinal Pill emitting nine-colored rays of light and a refreshing soul fragrance lay quietly inside; it was the incredibly precious Nine Revolutions Soul Condensing Pill.

Ji Siyu’s beautiful eyes widened instantly. She looked at the pill in disbelief, then at Chen Chuan, her voice carrying a trace of imperceptible trembling:

"You really got it? This is too precious! Actually, if you took it yourself, it would be of great benefit to your cultivation and Soul."

She knew the value of the Nine Revolutions Soul Condensing Pill well. Even if Chen Chuan took it himself, it would be enough to make his Soul Power skyrocket, providing inestimable benefits for comprehending the Dao and cultivating.

Chen Chuan smiled slightly, his gaze gentle and firm as he pushed the jade box in front of her:

"I sought this for you in the first place. Don’t refuse anymore, and don’t let my intentions go to waste."

Hearing Chen Chuan’s unquestionable yet caring words, Ji Siyu’s nose felt sour, and her heart was filled with a massive wave of emotion and warmth.

She reached out with a slightly trembling hand and took the jade box. In her gaze toward Chen Chuan, her thick love almost overflowed, as if stars were falling into the deep sea, brilliant and profound.

She lightly bit her red lip and nodded forcefully: "Mhm!"

All words seemed pale at this moment; she would remember this affection in her heart.

No longer hesitating, Ji Siyu took a deep breath and swallowed the Nine Revolutions Soul Condensing Pill.

The pill melted upon entering her mouth, and a cool yet incredibly majestic medicinal power instantly turned into a torrent. It did not flow into her meridians but rushed directly toward the Soul Sea at her brow.

Buzz

Ji Siyu was instantly shrouded in a layer of nine-colored light, and a silent roar echoed at the Soul level.

She dared not be negligent and immediately sat cross-legged, forming hand seals to fully guide and refine this powerful medicinal power.

Chen Chuan sat quietly to the side, his gaze alert and focused as he acted as her Protector, ensuring that nothing could disturb her.

The power of the pill spread through her Soul Sea. Ji Siyu felt as if her Soul were soaking in a warm primal spring; every thought became clearer and more condensed than ever before.

Her Soul Origin cheered and grew stronger. The potential haze and sluggishness caused by the presence of another powerful Divine Soul in her Soul Sea were being rapidly dispelled.

Not only that, but the pure medicinal power also seemed to trigger the Qi within her. The cultivation barrier that had already reached the Peak of Saint Realm Eighth Level began to loosen violently.

"As expected of the Reincarnation of the Ice Phoenix Divine Emperor, this cultivation speed is truly terrifying."

Chen Chuan felt Ji Siyu’s steadily rising aura and sighed inwardly.

He clearly foresaw that once she fully refined this pill, breaking through to the Saint King Realm was almost a certainty.

Time passed in silence.