145: Grand Protector and Elder of the Zero Generation

"Then do you have any Medicinal Pills there that are more suitable for me?"

Chen Heng asked Bai Jun, who was deep in thought.

"I do have two types here, and the medicinal ingredients needed are not too complex."

Bai Jun hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"The first type is the relatively common dragon tiger great tonic pill. I have a Junior Martial Uncle who has been taking this Medicinal Pill for many years."

"Because he was once severely injured and his Qi and blood were depleted, he could only rely on this Medicinal Pill, which isn't too potent, to sustain his life."

"The second type, however, has a more..."

Bai Jun pondered what adjective to use to describe the Medicinal Pill he was about to mention.

"Simply put, the second type of Medicinal Pill has a more intense medicinal property. Only those with extremely strong bodies and Divine Souls can take it."

"This pill is called the Elixir of Bliss. Those with weak bodies will be directly burst by its medicinal power."

"Those with weak Divine Souls will fall into endless illusions."

"I think this second type is more suitable for Big Brother Chen."

Chen Heng pondered for a moment and realized that this Medicinal Pill seemed genuinely good.

The possibility of him being burst by the medicinal power was non-existent, and as for falling into illusions, that was even more absurd.

Moreover, Chen Heng wouldn't take it directly; he would definitely consume it after Optimization.

"So, what medicinal ingredients are needed?"

"They are all relatively common ones." Bai Jun recalled.

Chen Fugui immediately instructed a Maidservant from the household to bring paper and a brush.

"Thank you, Patriarch Chen." Bai Jun was still very polite to Chen Fugui.

Bai Jun wrote more than a dozen medicinal names on the paper, and thoughtfully included the characteristics of each medicinal ingredient.

This would make it easier for Chen Heng to procure them.

Chen Heng took the medicinal list and saw that the medicinal ingredients listed didn't seem difficult to acquire.

What was even more reassuring was that some of the medicinal ingredients were already in the family's medicinal storehouse.

The other part was in the 'Wutong Sect Free Self-Service Supermarket'.

"Very good, I understand." Chen Heng put away the medicinal list and stood up, preparing to leave.

"Son, where are you going?" Chen Fugui grabbed Chen Heng's wrist, asking with some confusion.

"To get the medicine." Chen Heng looked back at Chen Fugui, replying with a hint of bewilderment.

"Don't rush. We have a guest today; shouldn't we have a meal first?"

Chen Fugui coaxed and persuaded Chen Heng back.

"Big Brother Chen, the matter of Alchemy really cannot be rushed. I still need to go back to Wuwu Mountain to retrieve my Pill Furnace."

Bai Jun also advised.

"The two types of Medicinal Pills I mentioned require the assistance of Spiritual Qi to be successfully refined, and must be made in a superior Pill Furnace."

"Those ordinary Pill Furnaces are completely useless."

"So that's how it is." Chen Heng nodded.

"You don't need to go back to Wuwu Mountain. I'll prepare a Pill Furnace for you later."

Even an ordinary Pill Furnace, after Optimization, would be much better than a local one.

For example, the most common Iron Cloth Shirt evolved into the Indestructible Golden Body after two Optimizations.

That was the most common hard Qi skill, yet after Optimization, it transformed into an incredibly powerful divine skill.

A Pill Furnace used for Alchemy would probably be sufficient with just one Optimization.

Thinking of this, Chen Heng was somewhat curious about what the Major Achievement Indestructible Golden Body would be like after another Optimization.

"After dealing with the Wutong Sect, I'll make a trip to Heming City."

Chen Heng suddenly felt that the more than one hundred Optimization attempts might not be enough.

"Alas... I'm poor."

Chen Heng sighed.

"What, is my son short on money recently?" Chen Fugui's eyes lit up, and he asked cheerfully.

Ever since Chen Heng started practicing martial arts, Chen Fugui increasingly felt that he, as a father, was useless.

He wanted to help, but he couldn't do anything.

He had no other use besides giving Chen Heng some money.

Instead, he had always benefited from his son's glory.

This made him extremely uncomfortable.

"It's not that I'm short on money." Chen Heng shook his head.

"Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I told you."

"Alright." Chen Fugui clicked his tongue, somewhat disappointed.

"By the way, what are we eating tonight?"

---

Just as Chen Heng's family was discussing what delicacies to eat that evening, the other side of the ghost gate was not peaceful.

Five people wearing black robes, their faces obscured, gathered beside the Main Altar of the Wutong Cult.

"Why has the security of this Wutong Sect become so strict?"

A man, clearly the leader, asked.

"We are not sure, but since a few days ago, these cultists have increased their patrols."

"Even several Zero Generation Elders who were presiding over rituals outside have returned."

Another black-robed person replied.

"What about the Zero Generation?" The leader frowned tightly.

They could still deal with the Zero Generation Elders, but the Zero Generation...

"Lord Wan Lou, I think the matter of annihilating the Wutong Sect should be deliberated carefully."

The person who just replied sighed.

"Six Zero Generation Elders of the Wutong Sect have returned."

"Even the three sleeping Sect Protectors have been awakened."

"..." The leader remained silent, seemingly deep in thought.

"Put the annihilation plan aside for now. You all stay here and continue to observe."

"I want to see what kind of tricks these cultists are up to."

"Yes!" Several black-robed figures replied in low voices... Meanwhile, in Wutong Sect a location within the Cult.

"One One, I'm very curious why an Unmelting Bone and an unknown monster would target the Sect?"

A young man who appeared no older than twenty sat in the main seat, looking down at Elder One One.

"Replying to Great Protector, this matter is still under investigation."

Elder One One answered respectfully.

"Hehe, I'm quite curious what would happen if the Unmelting Bone was used to sacrifice to our God."

Another Old Woman, dry and shriveled, cackled sinisterly.

"Nine Zero, can you stop wearing that tattered skin? It sickens me."

The Great Protector frowned, looking at Nine Zero with some displeasure.

"Yes, yes, yes, my Great Protector." Elder Nine Zero rolled her eyes and tore off the skin from her face.

A stunningly beautiful face was revealed beneath the skin.

"That looks much better." The Great Protector nodded with satisfaction, then turned back to Elder One One.

"Boy, if nothing happens within a year, this old man will turn you into a blood cry pill."

"And the other two Sect Protectors, they were sleeping soundly and were called awake; they probably aren't too pleased, right?"

Saying this, the Great Protector patted the two coffins beside him.

"Don't bother us; talk after the fight starts."

The people in the two coffins said in unison.

"Still as ill-tempered." The Great Protector chuckled, seemingly accustomed to their attitudes.

"Since the Unmelting Bone and that monster you spoke of are so strong, then go prepare the ritual to awaken our God."

Turning his head, the smile on the Great Protector's face had vanished, returning to his previous haughty demeanor.

"But, Qianfa Tower..." Elder One One still had some concerns.

"Don't worry, the current Qianfa Tower is no longer the Qianfa Tower of the past."

The Great Protector smiled slightly.

"If those old fellows from Qianfa Tower were still alive, they would have come when I first woke up."

"But they haven't appeared until now, so they still didn't outlive me."