Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 556A – Holy Son Seal

Thus, a terrifyingly tense atmosphere developed above this mountain summit. Just a single spark right now would set a wildfire that could not be stopped.

All of the cultivators on the mountain trembled, their faces pale and filled with fear. If a great battle broke out here, they would likely all be crushed into mush by the horrifying amount of strength all around them. Even if they wanted to run it was already too late. The surrounding space had been frozen and the rules woven together into a heaven-covering net. Just where would they be able to run to?

Silence reigned supreme. There was not a single sound in the air. The corner of Yuan Congsheng’s eye twitched, an intense struggle taking place in his mind. If a battle erupted here today, then the entire Demonic Path would likely fall into chaos. He couldn’t help but consider the consequences of this. However, if he were to give up here wouldn’t the entire Blue Skies Yellow Springs be thoroughly shamed?

A cruel light flashed in his eyes. At this time, Qin Yu suddenly said, “Killing Bai Qizi was because he deserved it. But, not leaving a corpse for his father to bury was my negligence.” He looked up, “House Master Bai, I am willing to give you a confession for this. It isn’t that my actions were unprovoked, but I simply don’t hope for relations between the Holy Palace and the Blue Skies Yellow Springs to become unharmonious because of this. Whatever conditions you have that will satisfy you, go ahead and state them.”

Yuan Congsheng let out a deep breath of relief within. While he didn’t fear tearing apart all pretenses of civility with the Holy Palace, it was best if both sides showed each other some dignity and stepped down...he had heard of Bai Xinyuan’s son before. He was indeed a good-for-nothing that only liked to stir up trouble. If he was killed by Yao Bin today there was likely a good reason behind it.

Before he knew it, his attitude towards Qin Yu changed a little. This was called a psychological inversion.

Sensing the change in atmosphere around him, Bai Xinyuan sighed. He knew that his first plan was no longer viable. He could no longer adopt a strategy of retreating in advance from this situation, otherwise others might sense something improper occurring. He let out a long breath and first bowed to Yuan Congsheng and the others before saying, “Your Highness Holy Son, my worthless son might have committed a thousand wrongs, but in the end he is someone that I raised and loved since he was a baby. The sentiment of father and son is deep between us. If I were to say that I felt no enmity today, I would only be deceiving myself and everyone else here.” He turned around and wryly smiled, “Brother Yuan, I sent you a pill yesterday. I wonder if you can return it to me?”

Yuan Congsheng nodded. He flipped his hand and took out a jade bottle. Bai Xinyuan nodded in thanks and said, “Everyone, you should all know that I do not care much for vulgar things and I hold no position in the sect. However, I am quite interested in ancient writings passed down through history. The pill in this jade bottle is a type of poison that I accidentally refined using a remnant pill recipe. I have no idea how potent the poison is, but as long as the Holy Son is willing to take this, I will forget the matter concerning my useless son.”

Yuan Congsheng had felt a bit of doubt before this, but now shame began to flash in his eyes. He looked at the depressed and saddened Bai Xinyuan, and scolded himself for being such a villain. The poison pill in the jade bottle was indeed refined from an ancient recipe, but they had already experimented with it yesterday. They had scr.a.p.ed off a little bit of powder and fed it to a monster beast. It languished for a few short moments before quickly recovering.

Because of this, Bai Xinyuan was mocked by everyone for using up such precious materials to refine a useless pill. However, because Yuan Congsheng’s cultivation system was different from most humans’, he needed to draw help from all sorts of ancient things. So, he had some slight interest in this pill and asked for it from Bai Xinyuan.

If Yao Bin were to swallow this poison, with his cultivation it wouldn’t cause any harm to him.

Bai Xinyuan wanted to use this method so that both sides could step down the platform and not cause a greater mess…but, this was actually the hardest on him!

Yuan Congsheng and the others all revealed dejected expressions.

Across from them, the Demon Envoy also let out a long breath of relief. He had already learned what happened to Qin Yu within the Endless Sea. Although he had no idea what methods Qin Yu had that could resist the terrifying corrosive powers of the pill toxins, since he didn’t even fear something so dreadful as the pill toxins of Demon Body Tempering Pills, then dealing with this small poison pill shouldn’t be a problem.

His eyes swept over Yuan Congsheng and the others. When he saw their admiration and sorrowful expressions, he felt much more at ease. It seemed they all had similar thoughts.

Although Bai Xinyuan had lost his only son, he was still able to take the greater picture into account. After today, he would need to look for a chance to compensate him.

…

Not too far away from the studio at Bai Xinyuan’s dwelling, there was a temple with an underground chamber built below. This was where he normally cultivated. Several stone rooms held monster beasts that were used to test medicines.

At this time, within a stone room, there was a loud thumping sound. The black iron gate violently trembled as small marks appeared on its surface.

Imprisoned within was a horned sheep. Horned sheep were docile monster beasts with reactions to medicinal properties extremely similar to those of humans. It was a universally used monster beast for testing purposes.

But now, this horned sheep’s body had grown several times larger. Its pure white wool had been soaked with the blood that seeped out from its skin, forming a horrifying dark red color. Its two exquisite curved horns were like branches that had gone crazy, countless sharp and vicious spikes jutting out from them.

It wildly screamed out loud as it smashed into the door of the stone room, erupting with an astonishing destructive power. If it weren’t for the protective array formation that surrounded the room then this entire area would have likely been broken apart.

Suddenly, the horned sheep emitted a pained howl. Its massive body blew up and fragments of flesh and blood splashed against the wall, causing the entire underground chamber to tremble.

No one knew what happened in Bai Xinyuan’s underground chamber just now. And no one knew that this horned sheep which perished was the monster beast that was used to test the poison yesterday.

…

Qin Yu looked deeply at Bai Xinyuan. He took the jade bottle in his hand and said, “Very well, I agree!”

He flipped the jade bottle. A scarlet pill rolled out. Its scent didn’t irritate the nose, but instead emitted a delicate fragrance.

Without any hesitation, Qin Yu lifted his hand and swallowed the pill. He closed his eyes, as if perceiving how strong the poison of this pill was.

The Demon Envoy had a heavy expression. If he sensed anything wrong, he would immediately make a move.

Bai Xinyuan kept his eyes lowered. His face was still pale as he let out a gentle breath. Although he didn’t achieve his original plan of causing the Holy Palace and Blue Skies Yellow Springs to completely turn on each other, as long as Yao Bin swallowed this pill, his most important goal had been achieved.

He had an absent-minded expression. He vaguely recalled that little child who happily followed behind him and cheerfully called him father.

People weren’t plants. After hundreds of years of being father and son, how could there be no love between them?

However…Bai Qizi…Bai Qizi…

From the moment you were named, your destiny was already decided.

Your father has wronged you in this lifetime. If there is an afterlife, I hope you can be born in an ordinary family and live a calm and stable life.

Qin Yu opened his eyes. He faintly smiled. “I thank House Master Bai for the generous gift.”

Yuan Congsheng coldly snorted. He thought that this smile was a bit too dazzling. You already got off with no punishment, so why put on an act?

“Brother Bai, let’s go!”

Bai Xinyuan suddenly regained his composure. He nodded and turned to leave. He really did have to leave as soon as possible, otherwise there wouldn’t be time to escape the aftermath.

The Demon Envoy let out a long breath. Although things didn’t end perfectly, they at least solved this matter. He looked at the Mu Family Old Ancestor. This old freak was like a clay figurine, his eyes hollow and his face expressionless.

Humph! I will settle this debt with you sooner or later!

“Wait a moment.” Qin Yu suddenly said, a faint look in his eyes. “House Master Bai is leaving just like that? Don’t you want to watch with your own eyes as I die from poison?”

Bai Xinyuan’s body shivered. He turned and said in a crabbed voice, “Your Highness, why must you say that? Do you not want to end things like this?”

Yuan Congsheng shouted out loud, “Yao Bin, don’t push things too far!”

Qin Yu’s gaze turned even colder. “Senior Yuan, some things can’t be explained with words alone. Perhaps you should wait a little longer.”

Bai Xinyuan sighed inwardly. He didn’t know where a problem occurred, but it was clear that he had been exposed. To withdraw was no longer possible. In that instant, he made a decision. Since he couldn’t leave, he would display his greatest value.

“Hahahaha! Your Highness, oh Your Highness, my only son was killed by you, but even then I only thought of trading this minor poison pill for the safety of the Demonic Path. Why can’t you let go of this? Do you have to force me into a dead end? Do you think that in the Demonic Path, there is no one that can disobey you?”

Bai Xinyuan’s hair flew up into the air. “Yao Bin, if you weren’t the Holy Son then I would have burnt you to ashes so that you could accompany my son to the yellow springs. But I cannot do so!

“Ahh! You old thieving heavens! Why must you treat me like this? Why!?”

Bang –

A reckless aura erupted from his body like a volcano.

Yuan Congshen was shocked into a panic, “Brother Bai, don’t!”

But before he could approach, he was thrust back by a terrifying explosion of aura.

The Demon Envoy’s body trembled and his complexion paled. There was a startled anger in his eyes.

Bai Xinyuan was actually so resolute? At this time, he really couldn’t help but curse out Qin Yu in his heart.

The situation had clearly calmed down, so why try to force the argument by flaunting your status? If you force a Blue Skies Yellow Springs Calamity Immortal to die, then this situation would spiral out of control.

Shua –

Shua –

The several Calamity Immortals all moved at the same time, blocking out the surrounding space. If they allowed Bai Xinyuan to freely detonate his body, the surrounding area for over ten thousand miles would be reduced to powder.

Everyone looked at Qin Yu. The disappointment and cold intent in these eyes was cold enough to freeze one’s marrow!

This childish buffoon wasn’t qualified for any type of scheming!