22: Depart for the Warcraft Mountains

As Su Yuheng returned to the Heavenly Feather Sect mountain gate, she suddenly felt a violent fluctuation from the storage ring on her finger.

At the same time, a strong sense of unease assailed her heart.

She probed the storage ring with her Divine Sense and was utterly shocked.

"Hong Ling and Lan Shang's life tokens actually shattered? How is this possible!"

It had been less than two hours since they parted ways outside Wushuang City, and two more Void Refining Realm subordinates had died?

Including the previous ones, this meant that in just one day, she had lost five Void Refining Realm subordinates alone?

For a moment, Su Yuheng panicked, and a strong sense of fear surfaced in her heart.

"How could this happen? Could it be that their whereabouts were discovered by that little bitch Gu Luoqing?"

"But even so, Gu Luoqing wouldn't kill them!"

For a moment, Su Yuheng's thoughts raced. Looking at the Heavenly Feather Sect mountain gate, which was within reach, she couldn't take that step.

"An accident, it must be an accident. Yes, that's right, just an accident."

She tried hard to convince herself, never once thinking that this had anything to do with Shen Lian.

"First, calm down. Make a decision after sending people to investigate thoroughly. Don't panic.

After so many years, what great storms haven't I experienced? I've come so far, with such difficulty.

How could my Dao Heart be disturbed by these trivial matters? It's more important to take care of Junior Brother Ye first."

After stabilizing her emotions, her eyes became firm, and she resolutely stepped into the Heavenly Feather Sect mountain gate... "Fellow Daoist, I am truly sorry. I didn't expect someone to bypass the Barrier's defenses with a Hidden Talisman."

"I'm starting to regret cooperating with you. The Barrier can't even stop a bunch of small-time thieves, no wonder you can't defeat Su Yuheng."

Late at night, Gu Luoqing learned of Shen Lian's attack and specifically came to the Pill Room to apologize to him.

However, she also hadn't expected Shen Lian to actually kill Hong Ling and Lan Shang.

This made her even more certain that the former Shen Lian, who was so humble it was laughable, truly no longer existed.

Gu Luoqing said, "Fellow Daoist, since Hong Ling and Lan Shang are dead, Su Yuheng will surely not let you off once she knows. What do you plan to do next?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Lian flicked his Folding Fan and casually threw an object.

Gu Luoqing instinctively caught it; it was a crystal-clear Medicinal Pill, emitting a faint golden glow from within.

"This is?"

"This is a Medicinal Pill refined using the medicinal ingredients in your Pill Room to alleviate your headaches.

I refined it casually while upgrading the xiyuan pill. After taking it, your chronic illness will be completely cured.

Afterward, your cultivation will rapidly increase due to years of stagnation. As for how much it can improve, that's entirely up to you."

Gu Luoqing was greatly surprised: "You can really refine a Medicinal Pill that can completely cure my chronic illness?"

Shen Lian: "If you don't believe me, you can destroy it. I won't stop you."

Gu Luoqing quickly put away the Medicinal Pill: "No, Fellow Daoist, don't misunderstand. Of course, I believe you. I truly don't know how to thank you."

With the headache that had plagued her for years finally having a chance to be cured, Gu Luoqing naturally cherished it.

"No need to thank me. I, Shen, have always kept public and private matters separate. Favors are repaid, and grudges are avenged.

Since you took me in here to treat the poison, I should naturally give you some return. Now I have a question, and I hope you can tell me."

"Fellow Daoist, please speak."

"I want to know if there's anything in this world that can temper one's Physique, such as Medicinal Pills, core crystals, or something else."

Gu Luoqing was stunned: "Tempering Physique? Is it you?"

Shen Lian impatiently said: "Don't ask so many questions, just answer yes or no!"

Gu Luoqing was suddenly flustered by Shen Lian's current domineering Aura.

To be honest, she still couldn't adapt to the drastic changes in Shen Lian.

Was the person in front of her really the Shen Lian who would rather be poisoned and castrated than fawn over those seven white-eyed wolves?

Forget it, who cares.

At least now that he had changed like this, it was very beneficial to her.

"Yes!"

Gu Luoqing responded, nodding with certainty.

Shen Lian closed his eyes and gently fanned himself with his Folding Fan, continuing to listen to her.

"The best way to temper one's Physique is naturally the core crystals of Demonic Beasts, especially those of a Level Seven Profound Beast, comparable to a Cultivator Undergoing Tribulation.

Its core crystal can expel all hidden and undetected Impurities from the body, strengthen one's meridians, and thus achieve the goal of complete transformation."

Shen Lian opened his eyes: "So, to temper one's Physique, one must go to the Monster Beast Mountain Range?"

Gu Luoqing took a sip of tea and nodded: "Currently, throughout the entire continent, only the Demonic Beasts in the Monster Beast Mountain Range possess core crystals that can temper the Physique.

It's just that recently, the Monster Beast Mountain Range's Seal seems to be loosening, and hundreds of thousands of Righteous Path Cultivators from across the continent are heading there.

I suggest it's best to wait until this commotion passes before you set off; it won't be too late then."

Shen Lian pondered: As I expected, the best choice for tempering the Physique and improving one's constitution in this world is also Demonic Beast core crystals. This puts my mind at ease. I just find it strange why the original body had no memory of this at all?

Thinking of this, he immediately stood up and said, "Thank you for the information. I hope our cooperation can continue smoothly until its conclusion."

Gu Luoqing was stunned: "You're leaving now?"

Shen Lian closed his Folding Fan: "I don't have any more time to waste."

"But the Monster Beast Mountain Range is currently in chaos. I heard that people from the Heavenly Feather Sect are also there. What if you encounter them, wouldn't that be..."

"Since when did it become your turn to manage me?!"

Shen Lian suddenly turned his head, his cold, ruthless eyes startling Gu Luoqing's heart.

What sharp eyes. Why is my heart beating a little faster?

"Hmph."

Shen Lian left a remark, then opened the Pill Room door.

The moment the door opened, a gentle breeze blew, and the bamboo flutes swayed.

A bright moon in the sky shone down on Shen Lian, bringing a rare trace of calm to his face.

A moment later, Shen Lian spoke: "I'm leaving first. Don't worry, I, Shen, will not forget my promise to help you suppress the Tianxia Chamber of Commerce. We can discuss it in detail after I return from the Monster Beast Mountain Range."

I will not forget, after I return from the Monster Beast Mountain Range, I will discuss it with you in detail."

With that, he was about to transform into a streak of light and flee.

"Wait!"

Gu Luoqing hurriedly called out to Shen Lian.

"What else do you want to say?"

"Fellow Daoist, don't misunderstand. Since we have a cooperative relationship, I, as the Longevity Chamber of Commerce, naturally need to show some sincerity."

Saying this, Gu Luoqing raised her hand, and a silver spiritual light instantly emanated from outside the Pill Room.

"Whoa..."

"Clop clop clop..."

The next moment, a black cloud shrouded the bamboo forest, moving back and forth, accompanied by heavy hoofbeats and neighing horse sounds.

Shen Lian pondered for a moment, and the black cloud stopped in front of him, transforming into a completely black horse with red eyes.

Behind the horse, a magnificent carriage was hitched.

"This horse comes from the Netherworld Realm. My Gu Family obtained it by chance a thousand years ago. This horse can currently travel fifty thousand kilometers a day, crossing mountains and seas as if on flat ground. Today, I shall present it to Fellow Daoist as a means of transport."

"Oh?"

Shen Lian pondered for a moment, carefully examining the spirit horse before him.

"Since that's the case, then I shall not decline. Farewell."

Just a few breaths later, Shen Lian jumped directly onto the carriage. Then, under Gu Luoqing's watchful gaze, the netherworld chariot immediately transformed into a black cloud and vanished from the Gu Family courtyard.

Watching the fleeting black cloud appear under the moonlight, Gu Luoqing couldn't help but clench her jade hand.

"Shen Lian..."

A soft call, her emotions unknown.