341: Star core in hand, a map

Buzz!

After Danhe Old Ancestor consumed the Pure Yang Soul Cleansing Pill, it quickly took effect, and a burst of fire-attribute energy permeated, instantly filling his entire body.

At the center of Danhe Old Ancestor's brows, a peculiar flame appeared, continuously burning away the severe poison on his soul and purifying it.

After burning away some of the severe poison on his soul, the flame rapidly intensified, starting from his brows, gradually enveloping Danhe Old Ancestor's head, torso, and limbs, furiously eliminating the corpse poison.

The poisonous mist on Danhe Old Ancestor's body was visibly diminishing at a speed discernible to the naked eye...

"It worked!"

Dan Chenzi and the Danhe Valley Master were overjoyed.

They hadn't expected that a single fifth-grade pill could resolve Danhe Old Ancestor's problem.

"......"

The four elders' expressions were somewhat unnatural.

Earlier, they had found Xie Weilou too young and mocked him for boasting.

They hadn't expected him to be a fifth-grade alchemist, and that the pill he refined could genuinely resolve the poison on Danhe Old Ancestor's body.

Xie Weilou put away his alchemy furnace and calmly looked at Danhe Old Ancestor.

Half an incense stick later.

The poison on Danhe Old Ancestor's body was removed. He straightened his body, slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze fell upon Xie Weilou. He said in a hoarse voice, "Young friend, thank you!"

He had not been unconscious earlier, but had been fully resisting the strange soul-corroding poison, and was aware of everything happening in the outside world.

Xie Weilou nodded slightly and asked, "I'm very curious, where did you get poisoned by Fushen Grass?"

Fushen Grass has extremely strict growth conditions, usually found in Soul Gathering Grounds. In such places, there is typically also a peculiar flower that counters Fushen Grass, the Nieshen Flower!

The Nieshen Flower can enhance and repair the soul, making it extraordinary. If one could obtain this peculiar flower, its uses would undoubtedly be endless.

Danhe Old Ancestor did not hide anything and stated directly, "There's a Corpse Demon Valley at the border between West Chu and Great Xia. This time, I was afflicted there!"

"Corpse Demon Valley?"

Xie Weilou understood in his heart. He could make a trip there if he had the chance. It would be best if he could get the Nieshen Flower.

Dan Chenzi said to the Danhe Valley Master, "Senior Brother, Fellow Daoist Fan came to our Danhe Valley this time for the Yin-Yang Five Elements Fruit and that Star Core..."

The Danhe Valley Master heard this, reacted, and immediately handed two storage bags to Xie Weilou: "Fellow Daoist Fan, these are your rewards. The Yin-Yang Five Elements Fruit and the Star Core are inside."

There were two portions of rewards: one for participating, which everyone who took action received regardless of success; the other was a reward after detoxification, which only those who successfully resolved the severe poison on Danhe Old Ancestor's body could receive.

One of the Poison Masters present heard this and quickly said, "Danhe Valley Master, didn't you promise me the Yin-Yang Five Elements Fruit and the Star Core?"

The Danhe Valley Master chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Youhai, rest assured, you will certainly receive your reward for participating! However, you did not successfully detoxify him, so this subsequent reward cannot be given to you."

He had made it clear before that only those who successfully detoxified would receive the subsequent reward.

"Thank you, Valley Master."

Xie Weilou smiled and put away the storage bags.

"......"

Youhai's expression stiffened. He looked at Xie Weilou: "Young friend, the Yin-Yang Five Elements Fruit and the Star Core are of great use to me. Would you consider giving them to this old man? I can exchange them for other items with you."

"No exchange."

Xie Weilou said indifferently.

"You..."

Youhai's face darkened, and a hint of gloom entered his eyes as he looked at Xie Weilou.

No exchange?

Very well!

Then don't blame this old man for being impolite.

Danhe Old Ancestor looked at the Danhe Valley Master: "I need to go into seclusion for a while to recover. Unless it's a major matter, do not disturb me."

After speaking, he flew away.

Xie Weilou looked at Dan Chenzi and the Danhe Valley Master, smiling faintly, "The matter is resolved. Fan should take his leave as well."

Next, he had to go back and continue refining pills, striving to increase the quantity and quality of Xuanxiang Pills. Using them when breaking through would also greatly increase his chances.

Dan Chenzi quickly handed a scroll to Xie Weilou: "Fellow Daoist Fan, this is our Old Ancestor's alchemy notes, and there's something else inside. Please accept it."

This time, Xie Weilou directly produced an ancient pill formula, showing great courage, so he naturally couldn't disappoint Xie Weilou.

These alchemy notes might not be something heaven-defying, only reaching up to sixth-grade alchemy, but they were recorded in great detail, which would be beneficial for Xie Weilou to enter the sixth-grade of alchemy.

Xie Weilou's heart stirred. He took the alchemy notes and cupped his fists, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Dan!"

"Hahaha! It's a small matter. This time, you've helped our Danhe Valley a great deal. From now on, you are an honored guest of our Danhe Valley and can visit us anytime."

Dan Chenzi laughed heartily, his words extremely sincere.

With Danhe Old Ancestor safe, the position of Danhe Valley could not be shaken by anyone. Xie Weilou indeed helped Danhe Valley greatly this time.

As for Xie Weilou's identity, he wasn't very concerned.

"Definitely!"

Xie Weilou smiled and nodded, then left with Lin Qinghuang.

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After leaving Danhe Valley.

The flying boat transformed into an afterimage, flying north.

Xie Weilou sat on the flying boat and handed a fist-sized, light blue Star Core to Lin Qinghuang: "Lin Qinghuang, this is the Star Core you wanted."

"Thank you!"

Lin Qinghuang took the Star Core, a smile appearing on her face.

This Star Core contained extremely powerful Star power. With this item in hand, deducing the Profound Manifestation prototype would surely be a sure bet.

Xie Weilou smiled and took out the scroll Dan Chenzi had given him. When he opened the scroll, there was also a map inside.

On the map was a message left by Dan Chenzi: "Fellow Daoist Fan, the Star Core is something that fell from the Heavenly Void. At the same time, a mysterious grand hall also fell. This is a rough map of the hall's location. I hope it's useful to you."

"......"

Xie Weilou paused for a second, then carefully looked at the map and memorized its contents.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou, puzzled.

Xie Weilou handed the map to Lin Qinghuang: "Take a look."

Lin Qinghuang took the map, glanced at it, and her eyes lit up. She immediately said, "After I deduce the Profound Manifestation, we can go together to search for this grand hall. There might be a great opportunity."

"Alright! You keep the map for now."

Xie Weilou smiled calmly, not overly concerned.

He stood up, looked ahead, and said indifferently, "Those two old geezers, aren't they going to get out yet?"

Boom!

Suddenly, two terrifying Dragon Transformation pressures emanated from ahead, and two dreadful poisonous mists permeated, instantly sealing off all directions.

Two Poison Masters appeared twenty meters in front.

Youhai glared at Xie Weilou: "Kid, hand over the Yin-Yang Five Elements Fruit and the Star Core, or die!"

The other Poison Master sneered, "And that unique flame, you'll have to hand that over too."

"Interesting!"

Xie Weilou extended his hand and slapped it out. A golden grand hand seal appeared, instantly striking towards the two elders.

"This aura... not good..."

The two elders sensed the aura of this palm strike, their faces drastically changed, and they immediately fled for their lives.

This palm strike was extremely terrifying, making them feel the threat of death.

Unfortunately, they were still a step too late. The golden palm print struck, and they were instantly blasted into ashes, their souls extinguished, and their lives ended.

Traveling a thousand miles to deliver a head, a small gift with profound meaning!

Xie Weilou waved his hand casually, and two storage rings flew before him. He gave one to Lin Qinghuang: "You keep this one."

"Mm!"

Lin Qinghuang smiled faintly and put away the storage ring.

The flying boat continued to fly forward...