256: The arrival of the Hong family father and son

If one Optimization can produce two tyrannical demon pills, then Chen Heng needs to consume two Optimization chances daily.

It takes three hours to digest one tyrannical demon pill, and a maximum of four can be consumed per day.

He currently has forty-eight Optimization chances left, which is enough for a month of secluded cultivation.

After Chen Heng finished digesting the second tyrannical demon pill, Bai Jun walked in with the second batch of dragon phoenix golden elixirs.

"Big Brother Chen, how do you like my second batch!"

Bai Jun grinned, holding three dragon phoenix golden elixirs shimmering with dragon and phoenix phantoms, and presented them to Chen Heng as if seeking praise.

"Oh, not bad." Chen Heng himself didn't really know how difficult it was to refine the dragon phoenix golden elixir, but being a cheerleader was always a safe bet.

"Hehe, Big Brother Chen, you take these. I'll go refine the next batch."

Stuffing the dragon phoenix golden elixirs into Chen Heng's hand, Bai Jun happily went back to refining.

In fact, refining Medicinal Pills was quite beneficial for Bai Jun. It not only improved his skill in refining Medicinal Pills but also enhanced his control over spiritual Qi.

It could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Bai Jun himself enjoyed it, and being able to use all sorts of precious Medicinal Materials for Alchemy was simply a luxury.

Tsk tsk tsk, even his Master probably wouldn't dare to be this extravagant... Including the one he originally had left, Chen Heng now had four Dragon Tiger Golden Cores in his hand.

After consuming two Optimization chances, a brand new tyrannical demon pill appeared in Chen Heng's hand.

Glancing at the tyrannical demon pill's description, Chen Heng found that the effect of the second batch of dragon phoenix golden elixirs after Optimization was slightly better than the first batch.

The cultivation base increase went from ninety-five years to one hundred years, and the Qi and blood increase became eight thousand points.

Although the increase wasn't much, it would add up significantly when the quantity increased.

Putting the tyrannical demon pill into his mouth again, Chen Heng continued to refine the Medicinal Power within his body.

Even if he didn't know what conditions were needed to Break through to the elusive Celestial Being Realm, it was always right to try...

A week passed in a flash, and the remaining common people in Zhenxi City had all been moved to Heming City.

Apart from the Hong Family father and son, the remaining Hong Family disciples stayed behind to rebuild Zhenxi City.

As for those two, they had already arrived at the city gate of Qiyang City, looking up at the increasingly prosperous Qiyang City.

"Alas, a transportation hub is truly great; you can make money even by lying down." Hong Feng sighed. Their Zhenxi City, apart from being very strong in terms of martial power, basically had nothing else to offer.

Not only were they dirt poor, but the common people in the city were also incredibly fertile, which put him under immense pressure.

"Father, the person who rode the Black Phoenix a few days ago was indeed very powerful, but how can you be sure he will agree to help you?"

Hong Lie followed Hong Feng into Qiyang City and asked with a frown.

"You don't need to worry about that. Your father naturally has his own methods." Hong Feng was full of confidence, completely unafraid that Chen Heng would refuse them.

What does a person live for in this world?

Nothing more than status, money, and power.

The person they were looking for already possessed sufficiently powerful strength, leaving only status and money.

Isn't this just perfect? The Second Prince couldn't give anything else, but status and money? He had plenty!

As long as they helped the Second Prince seize the Dragon Vein, being enfeoffed as a marquis and becoming a prime minister was within reach!

"By the way, there is no City Lord in Qiyang City; everything relies on a Gang called the Five Spirits Gang to maintain order."

Hong Feng seemed to be talking to himself, and also seemed to be conversing with Hong Lie.

"Moreover, this place is quite eerie. The Sixteenth Prince, Cui Yunyu, Cui Yunwu, and a patrol inspector surnamed Zou all died here."

"To this day, the killer hasn't been found. That old man from the Cui Family has been sending people to monitor the Xue Family in Heming City."

"That old man believes that the person who killed The Sixteenth Prince and the Cui Brothers is the same individual, and the next target must be the Xue Family."

"Father, are you saying... an Extreme Martial Artist?" Hong Lie recalled a term from the depths of his memory.

"Perhaps." Hong Feng nodded.

Just as the Hong Family father and son were conversing, the main gate of the Five Spirits Gang Headquarters appeared before them.

"By the way, I've already investigated. That person is named Chen Heng, and he is the vice gang leader of the Five Spirits Gang."

"However, this position of vice gang leader is merely an empty title. He usually doesn't manage anything; everything is handled by Gang Leader Gou Longxun, who manages the entire Qiyang City."

As he spoke, Hong Feng led Hong Lie towards the main gate of the Five Spirits Gang Headquarters.

"Who goes there? State your name!" A rather clichéd question came from the mouth of the gate-keeping Gang member.

"I am the Patriarch of the Hong Family from Zhenxi City. Have your Gang Leader come out to see me." The aura of a superior on Hong Feng was very strong, directly intimidating the gate-keeping Gang members.

No melodramatic face-slapping scene occurred. Gou Longxun, upon learning that someone from an Aristocratic Clan had arrived, rushed out in a hurry.

"You must be Gang Leader Gou Long, right?" Hong Feng immediately put on a smiling face, stepped forward, and greeted him warmly.

"May I ask what business Patriarch Hong has with an old man like me?" Gou Longxun's heart pounded, fearing that they had come to seek revenge on Chen Heng.

"No, no, no, I, Hong, am not here for you, Old Gang Leader. I, Hong, am here for Vice Gang Leader Chen Heng."

Hong Feng said with a smile.

These words struck Gou Longxun like a bolt from the blue, but he didn't show it on his face.

"Oh dear, what a coincidence. That young man Chen Heng is currently in secluded cultivation. I don't even know where he is."

Gou Longxun would certainly not betray Chen Heng, nor would he do anything to displease him.

He would stall for as long as possible and quickly have someone notify the Chen Family.

A rather quick-witted Gang member immediately understood, turned his head, and ran towards the Chen Family Courtyard.

"Old Gang Leader, there's no need to be so cautious. I, Hong, bear no ill will towards Vice Gang Leader Chen."

Hong Feng still maintained a smiling demeanor, without showing a hint of hostility.

"This old man truly doesn't know where that young man Chen Heng is hiding for his secluded cultivation. How about Patriarch Hong comes in and sits for a while?"

Gou Longxun would not believe the words of an Aristocratic Clan. He now needed to stall for every minute he could.

As long as Chen Heng received this news, everything would be resolved.

That quick-witted Gang member had good footwork and quickly conveyed the news of the Aristocratic Clan's arrival to the Chen Family.

Upon hearing the news, Chen Fugui's large face, which had become particularly ruddy after care, instantly turned pale.

He took three steps as two and rushed to the doorway, patting Zhu Ri, who was squatting on a stone pier.

"Great Immortal Zhu, please go and deliver a message to my son. Tell him that big trouble has arrived and he needs to return immediately."

"Patriarch Chen, I told you to just call me Little Zhu. Please don't call me Great Immortal Zhu anymore."

Zhu Ri sighed, stepped down from the stone pier, and rushed towards Chen Heng's secluded cultivation spot.

Ever since the siblings Zhu Ri and Zhu Chang, along with Snake Green, became responsible for guarding the gate, the Chen Family gained three 'Great Immortals'.

These three 'Great Immortals' were quite easy to get along with; after their daily food and drink were satisfied, they had no other demands.

Of course, apart from eating a bit more, there was nothing bad about them...