150: Chapter 150 Tribulation

Seeing that she was still hesitant, Lu Qingfeng continued:

"Caiyi, if something happens to you, my foundation will be gone. When I return, will the Ax Gang still be mine?

So, even for the sake of our foundation, you must take this seven star grass. It can help you reach beyond Huajin Perfection, and then Undergoing Tribulation to Baodan, or even Inner Gang."

Hearing Lu Qingfeng say this, Lian Caiyi finally stopped hesitating and took the box.

Then she opened it, and the seven star grass inside emitted a glow that dyed her face in seven colors.

"How do I use it?"

Lu Qingfeng thought for a moment. She didn't have a ring, so she couldn't refine it quickly; otherwise, she would either be overwhelmed by the energy or waste the medicinal power.

"Eat one leaf, refine it thoroughly, and then eat another until you reach Huajin Perfection."

"Hmm... I'll go up and change my clothes first."

After saying this, she put the box in Lu Qingfeng's hands and turned to go upstairs.

Not long after, she came down wearing a practice outfit.

She took a deep breath, plucked a leaf, and put it in her mouth.

Then she quickly started Pillar Standing.

Lu Qingfeng saw that after one leaf of the seven star grass was plucked, its light dimmed significantly.

He could even feel the energy dissipating.

Was this energy loss caused by the damage?

He quickly closed the box, placed it on the ground, walked out, and closed the door.

He stayed outside to keep watch.

He had meals delivered and never left her side.

This was a critical moment for Lian Caiyi, and also a critical moment for him.

Three days later in the afternoon, the basement door was opened.

Lian Caiyi walked up, looking full of energy.

Lu Qingfeng could tell at a glance that she had reached Huajin Perfection.

"You've been guarding the whole time?"

"Hmm, I was worried. Have you sensed the Inner Demon Tribulation?"

Lian Caiyi nodded and said:

"I need to compose myself to ensure I pass it on the first try."

Lu Qingfeng's expression was grave. The Inner Demon Tribulation was extremely dangerous; failing it could lead to becoming a fool, dementia, or even death.

"Hmm... have you used up the seven star grass?"

"Not yet, but I feel the medicinal power of the remaining seven star grass is constantly dissipating, so I plan to undergo the tribulation tonight and then finish it."

"Don't rush, ensure you can pass it; let it dissipate if it must!"

Lian Caiyi smiled.

"Don't worry, let me think... what could my Inner Demon Tribulation be? My parents died early, I accepted that long ago, I have no relatives, and then..."

Thinking of this, she glanced at Lu Qingfeng and said:

"There is no 'then'... I'm going to take a shower and get some air... keep me company for dinner tonight."

After saying this, she walked past the corridor and went upstairs.

Lu Qingfeng smiled and followed her up.

In the evening, both of them showered and changed clothes.

They sat on the third floor, feeling refreshed, and ate dinner.

"Recently, we've taken over nearly half of the Black Hand Society's territory, yet there hasn't been much movement. Caiyi, stay steady, don't expand for now. Wait until I return to discuss everything."

"I know... lately, my focus has been on Qingshan. To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. We need more chips to control people; this is standard for major factions. Have you ever seen a core member of a major faction rebel? It's only because they have chips inside them; rebelling is a dead end..."

"I know that. Before I leave, I will make one more move to let them know I'm still here, so they won't dare to act rashly..."

Lian Caiyi put down her chopsticks, looked up at him, and asked:

"Who is the target?"

"A core member of the Triad Society. I will kill him openly and then leave. The reason will be that he killed one of our people... and this is true; one of our underlings was casually killed by him. Isn't it right to avenge our underling?"

Lian Caiyi thought for a moment, nodded, and said: "Good... after you kill him, I will help you publicize it, to establish the moral high ground first."

"Hmm... are you ready?"

"Hmm... I think I'm ready. I can Undergo Tribulation at any time. A small Inner Demon Tribulation should be a piece of cake for me. After all, I am Lian Caiyi now, not Huangfu Xinyu, and I have no flaws in my heart..."

Lu Qingfeng also nodded. Indeed, if he were like her, he probably wouldn't have many attachments either.

No parents, no siblings, and never dated; the Inner Demon Tribulation shouldn't be too hard, right!

After eating, the two drank some tea for a while.

Lian Caiyi took a deep breath, smiled, and said:

"Then I'm going down. I'm ready!"

"Hmm, go ahead... I'll guard the door. If you don't come out by tomorrow morning, I'll go in."

"Okay!"

The two went downstairs, and Lu Qingfeng watched her enter the door.

Then he closed the door, sat at the entrance, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

Actually, he could have just opened his perception on the third floor, but he didn't feel at ease with that. Moreover, keeping his perception open constantly was too tiring and not respectful enough to Lian Caiyi.

As time passed, one hour, three hours, five hours, eight hours.

There was not a sound inside, and Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but open his perception.

Inside, Lian Caiyi was covered in sweat, her expression full of pain and despair.

Lu Qingfeng: ...

So much for a "piece of cake"? She was trapped inside and couldn't get out.

It was already five in the morning, and she still hadn't passed the Inner Demon Tribulation; her expression was full of sorrow.

What on earth did she see?

As time slowly passed, Lian Caiyi suddenly fainted and fell to the ground.

Lu Qingfeng was startled and quickly pushed the door open to check on her.

Her breathing was steady, and her Qi and blood had surged; she had successfully reached Baodan. She was just exhausted from the mental drain and had fallen into a deep sleep.

Lu Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that she had passed it; he didn't know what warning she had seen.

He quickly picked her up and went to the third floor.

He placed her on her bed, covered her with the quilt, and just as he was about to leave, his hand was tightly grasped by her.

Her brows were tightly furrowed; he didn't know what she was dreaming about in her sleep.

Lu Qingfeng felt helpless and had to sit and wait for her to wake up until noon.

Lian Caiyi slowly opened her eyes.

Seeing Lu Qingfeng by the bed, her eyes were a bit dazed, yet also pleasantly surprised.

Seeming to remember something, she quickly let go of his hand and sat up.

She asked in return:

"Why are you here?"

Lu Qingfeng: ...

"You don't know what you did?"

Lian Caiyi stared at him with wide eyes, looking innocent.

"I don't know..."

"Alright, do you want some water?"

She nodded.

He turned to pour her a glass of water.

She drank it all in one gulp, handed over the cup like a child, and said:

"More..."

Lu Qingfeng helplessly poured her another glass.

He asked:

"What exactly did you see? How did it end up like this? Didn't you say you were impervious to swords and spears?"

Lian Caiyi smiled and said:

"Nothing..."

"Fine, don't tell me then. Continue resting; I need to get some rest too."

Lu Qingfeng turned and walked out after saying this.

Lian Caiyi looked at his back, her face showing signs of conflict and pain.

Slowly exhaling a breath of turbid air, she firmed her gaze and went straight to the basement. She planned to refine all the remaining seven star grass to improve herself quickly.

Because she had indeed seen something very bad in the future, which had caused her to fall into an abyss.

Perhaps if she became stronger, she could make some preparations.