121: I only made a slight move.

"Then... the abnormality in Father's (Husband's) Sea of Consciousness, and those changes in temperament..."

The mother and daughter asked urgently; this was what they were most worried about.

Yao Delong's expression turned solemn, and he said in a heavy voice:

"This is exactly the key to the problem. The root cause of the City Lord's extreme temperament and the illusions in his Sea of Consciousness is not the demonic poison of the Bone-Corroding Poisonous Flood Dragon itself.

But rather... a trace of extremely pure Devilish Qi hidden deep within the demonic poison, coexisting with it!"

"Devilish Qi?!"

Madam Liu, Han Ruyi, and Master Zhou exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with shock and confusion.

"That's right, it's exactly Devilish Qi!"

Yao Delong confirmed,

"This Devilish Qi is cold and filthy, filled with an intent of chaotic erosion, and its attributes are completely different from the demonic poison.

Yet it was artificially and perfectly fused into it, like poison tempered with more poison!"

"It is the true culprit that eroded the Divine Soul, contaminated the Nascent Soul, and caused the City Lord's temperament to change drastically!

To dispel this Devilish Qi, nothing but the most yang and pure power will do!"

"Devilish Qi... how could there be Devilish Qi mixed in the demonic poison?"

Madam Liu murmured to herself, her expression becoming extremely grim as she instantly thought of many things.

That sudden monster tide... there seemed to be a deeper shadow looming behind it.

Han Ruyi reacted quickly and immediately said:

"The most yang and pure power? The Cultivation Techniques my mother and I practice are both wood-based; though they contain vitality, they are not of the utmost yang.

Although there is a fire-based Cultivation Technique Legacy within the Sect, the Seniors who can Cultivate the power of the utmost yang are few and far between, and most of them are in seclusion..."

Master Zhou also shook his head with a bitter smile:

"Although I practice a fire-based Cultivation Technique, I am still far from that 'most yang and pure' Realm.

Such pure solar flame power, I'm afraid only... only in those places thousands of miles away.

Within the Yin Yang Sect, which was founded on the Dao of Yin and Yang, there must be someone who has mastered it."

Mentioning the Yin Yang Sect, his tone carried deep awe and a sense of helplessness.

The Yin Yang Sect! That was a true behemoth of the Ba Xia Dynasty, a top-tier immortal sect!

How could the top Disciples of such a place be easily invited by a mere City Lord's Manor?

Even if they could be invited, Han Tianzheng might not be able to hold out until then!

The Moyang Sect and the Yin Yang Sect are the only two first-rate immortal sects in the Ba Xia Dynasty, and there has been a subtle sense of competition between them for many years.

Hearing this, the light of hope in the eyes of the mother and daughter instantly dimmed, and their faces were covered with clouds of despair.

However, just as this atmosphere of despair spread, Yao Delong looked at the frowning mother and daughter.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a calm and confident smile:

"Madam Liu, Miss Han, there's no need to seek far and wide. This most yang and pure power... This Yao, happens to possess it."

"What?!"

Madam Liu suddenly looked up, an unprecedented light bursting from her beautiful eyes,

as she stared fixedly at Yao Delong, filled with unbelievable shock!

She had previously sensed that Yao Delong's essence power was pure and overbearing, far exceeding those of the same rank,

and only thought he had cultivated some profound fire-based Cultivation Technique.

After all, it was one in ten thousand for a Loose Cultivator to possess essence power with special attributes!

These top-tier Cultivation Techniques that could produce special powers like the utmost yang, utmost yin, thunder, and frost,

were all regarded as secret legacies by the various immortal sects and tightly controlled!

How could a seemingly ordinary Golden Core Loose Cultivator possess the legendary power of the utmost yang?

Madam Liu stared intently at the grey-robed young man before her, as if trying to see through him completely.

Ordinary clothes, average appearance, and an aura only at the Early Golden Core Stage... yet there was that strange Pill Fire containing majestic vitality.

That miraculous fire-control and poison-dispelling technique, and now combined with this legendary power of the utmost yang!

How could this be any ordinary Loose Cultivator?

Master Zhou's reaction was even more direct.

When Yao Delong said the words "happens to possess,"

the last trace of arrogance on his face completely shattered, replaced by deep shock and a hint of... awe.

He had personally witnessed the entire process of Yao Delong controlling that strand of emerald fire silk to dispel the poison.

That fire silk was like an extension of his own arm, subtle and exquisite; his control over the heat, essence power, and vitality had reached an inconceivable Realm!

This was definitely not something a beginner in the Dao of Alchemy could achieve, and it even far surpassed him, a Sixth-Rank Alchemist who had been immersed in the Dao of Alchemy for many years!

"Huh?!"

To the astonishment of Madam Liu and Han Ruyi, Master Zhou actually bowed deeply to Yao Delong!

His voice carried an unprecedented sincerity and humility:

"Little Friend Yao... no, Great Master Yao! This old man was blind and offended you earlier; I hope the Great Master can be magnanimous!

Your attainments in the Dao of Alchemy and your divine fire-control skills are far beyond my reach!

If... if the Great Master opens the furnace to refine that nine revolutions purification elixir,

this old man boldly pleads, could you allow me to... observe and learn by your side?

Even if it's just a distant look, this old man would be eternally grateful and would never dare to disturb the Great Master's Alchemy!"

How transcendent was the status of a Sixth-Rank Alchemist in the Ba Xia Dynasty?

Yet at this moment, he was performing such a formal salute to a young man at the Early Golden Core Stage, calling him "Great Master" and pleading to observe!

This scene completely shattered the last trace of doubt in Madam Liu's heart.

She understood instantly! The Alchemy attainments of this young man before her were likely far above Master Zhou's!

Master Zhou's actions were the strongest proof!

Madam Liu took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent waves in her heart.

A most sincere smile quickly appeared on her elegant face as she gave Yao Delong a solemn salute:

"Fellow Daoist Yao is truly a Divine Being! On behalf of my husband and the entire City Lord's Manor, I thank you for your great kindness!

If you don't mind, please stay in the manor for the next few days. The City Lord's Manor will fully satisfy all your needs!"

As she spoke, she inconspicuously shot a look at her daughter.

Han Ruyi was already so excited she could hardly contain herself, and at this moment, she understood perfectly and stepped forward.

She gave Yao Delong a deep bow, her voice choked with joy:

"Fellow Daoist Yao's great kindness, Ruyi will never forget! Please follow me; a quiet room has been prepared in the manor for you to rest and adjust your breathing!"

Without allowing any refusal, she almost half-invited and half-pulled Yao Delong out of the quiet room filled with a cold aura.

Once Yao Delong's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor,

Madam Liu turned to Master Zhou, who was still bowing, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry:

"Master Zhou... are Fellow Daoist Yao's attainments in the Dao of Alchemy truly that... profound?"

Master Zhou slowly straightened up, looking in the direction where Yao Delong had left.

His face was filled with complexity and emotion, and he shook his head with a bitter smile:

"Madam Liu, more than just profound? They are simply unfathomable!

That emerald Pill Fire, with its majestic vitality and extreme condensation, is definitely not a newly born fire; it must have been nurtured and refined for a long time!

A Pill Fire of such quality, even a Core Disciple of a top-tier immortal sect might not necessarily possess it!

Not to mention his miraculous fire-control techniques... I personally admit I cannot even hope to catch up!"

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of awe:

"This young man's background is definitely not simple! This old man will be thick-skinned and stay for a few more days.

I will leave after Great Master Yao finishes refining the nine revolutions purification elixir. I wonder if Madam..."

"Master, you are too polite!" Madam Liu said hurriedly, her heart becoming even more certain.

"It is an honor for our City Lord's Manor to have you stay and give guidance!

You may stay as long as you wish, and the manor will arrange all expenses properly!"

She knew the value of a Sixth-Rank Alchemist well, and she understood even better what someone who could make Master Zhou so submissive represented.