Chapter 199: Is She Really a Disciple of the Five Poison Sect?

“Lu Lang, are you worried about the current situation in the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world?”

“Tianzhi Tower should have information on this matter. You can check it out to get a general understanding of the situation.”

Ling Zixiao saw Lu Changsheng’s face showing some seriousness and spoke softly.

She knew that Lu Changsheng was preparing to establish a family power.

If war broke out between the two countries, such family power would easily get involved and couldn’t stay out of it.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Instead of making wild guesses, it’s better to buy information from intelligence organizations.

With the relevant information, one could better judge the current situation.

Besides, even if war broke out in the cultivation world of the two countries, it wouldn’t happen overnight. It would take a process.

Immediately, the two went to the second floor of Tianzhi Tower.

Ling Zixiao was familiar with this place and had a membership token, saving many procedures.

“I want to buy information about the cultivation worlds of the Jiang Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom.”

“Preferably about the recent demonic events in Nine Heavens Immortal City and the Qingyun region.”

Lu Changsheng spoke directly.

From what he had just learned, he knew that the demonic cultivators causing trouble in Nine Heavens Immortal City likely came from the neighboring Jin Kingdom.

“Information about the cultivation worlds of the Jiang Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom is quite extensive. Are you looking for information about the potential war between the two countries?”

“Regarding the Nine Heavens Immortal City incident, we recently collected relevant information, divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D, priced at 3,000, 1,800, 1,000, and 600 Spirit Stones respectively.”

“As for the demonic event in the Qingyun region, it’s divided into three levels: A, B, and C, priced at 1,200, 700, and 300 Spirit Stones.”

“Which level of information do you need?”

The black-clothed person from Tianzhi Tower spoke calmly.

“So expensive?”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly upon hearing this.

He said, “Yes, I need information about the cultivation worlds of the Jiang Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom, such as the Heaven Corpse Sect Master and the Five Poison Sect Master challenging True Lord Xuanjian Li Duanxuan.”

“As for the Nine Heavens Immortal City incident and the demonic event in the Qingyun region, I want A-level information.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Although the price was high,

as a low-level cultivator, his channels for obtaining information were limited.

He could only buy relevant information by spending Spirit Stones.

“There isn’t much inside information about the Heaven Corpse Sect Master and the Five Poison Sect Master challenging True Lord Xuanjian Li Duanxuan right now.”

“With the decisive battle imminent, we should have relevant information in about ten days. You can come to Tianzhi Tower at that time.”

“As for the Nine Heavens Immortal City incident and the Qingyun region demonic event, it will be a total of 4,200 Spirit Stones.”

The black-clothed person spoke directly.

“Decisive battle imminent?”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing the duel would take place in the next few days, with results coming in a few days.

He took out 4,200 Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag.

“For future purchases of related information, you only need to pay half the Spirit Stones with these Jade Slips.”

The black-clothed person took out two purple Jade Slips and handed them to Lu Changsheng.

“Alright, thank you.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, took the Jade Slips, and checked their contents with his Divine Sense.

It was truly worthy of being A-level information.

The contents were indeed very detailed.

The Nine Heavens Immortal City demonic incident explained the origins and related information of these demonic cultivators.

It also provided a general account of what they had been doing around Nine Heavens Immortal City during this period.

“It seems that the Nine Heavens Immortal City incident was the Jin Kingdom’s cultivation world’s preparation for invading the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world.”

After reading about the Nine Heavens Immortal City incident, Lu Changsheng immediately understood.

Because these cultivators mainly came from the three major demonic sects of the Jin Kingdom: the Heaven Corpse Sect, the Five Poison Sect, and the Yin Ghost Sect.

The remaining rogue cultivators had close ties with these three major demonic sects.

“Hmm, Meng Xiaochan, is she really a disciple of the Jin Kingdom’s Five Poison Sect?”

Lu Changsheng saw two familiar figures in the Jade Slip information.

It was the black-dressed young woman and the white-dressed girl he had met when he arrived at Nine Heavens Immortal City.

According to the Peach Blossom Gu’s prompt at that time, he knew the white-dressed girl was Meng Xiaochan.

He didn’t expect Meng Xiaochan to be a demonic cultivator from the Jin Kingdom.

The Jade Slip didn’t have detailed information about Meng Xiaochan.

It only provided a general introduction to her background.

She was from the Five Poison Sect.

The black-dressed young woman with her was likely Nangong Mili, the Heavenly Spider Envoy of the Jin Kingdom’s Five Poison Sect.

At this moment, the two were being hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect.

After roughly reading the information, Lu Changsheng looked at the other Jade Slip about the demonic event in the Qingyun region.

“The Xiahou family of Blackwater was a hidden agent of the Heaven Corpse Sect in the Jin Kingdom. Their patriarch, Xiahou Jie, was once a disciple of the Heaven Corpse Sect.”

“The Azure Cloud Sect summoned all subordinate forces to attack the Xiahou family of Blackwater. The Xiahou family set up a third-level clan-protecting array, the ‘Ten Thousand Corpses Mystical Ghost Array,’ which the Azure Cloud Sect broke with the ‘Earthquake Array.'”

“Xiahou Patriarch Xiahou Jie used the earth vein qi of Blackwater Pool to combine his ‘Mystical Evil Corpse’ with the Xuan Corpse Dao Soldiers, making his combat power comparable to the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm.”

“In this battle, the Azure Cloud Sect’s Caiyun Zhenren paid the price of serious injury to kill Xiahou Jie, causing many family forces in the Qingyun region to perish.”

“Among them, the patriarch of the Bai family of White Bird Lake, the patriarch of the Zhao Family of White Tiger Mountain, and the patriarch of the Huang family of Huangyun Mountain died.”

Lu Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat as he read the death information.

He carefully checked and didn’t see news of the Lu Family patriarch from Qingzhu Mountain dying, letting out a sigh of relief.

If Lu Yuanzhong had died in this battle, Qingzhu Mountain would be in danger.

His wives, concubines, and children were still in Qingzhu Mountain.

“The Xiahou family patriarch, Xiahou Wuwo, was a False Core cultivator who practiced the ‘Heaven Yin Mystical Evil Technique.’ He secretly escaped during this battle and is still hiding in the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world.”

“The Luo family of Zijin Valley was found to be demonic agents by the Azure Cloud Sect, leading to the destruction of the entire family. Rogue cultivator Liang Tian was a demonic cultivator.”

Lu Changsheng roughly finished reading the information about the demonic event in the Qingyun region.

The main issue was the commotion caused by the Xiahou family of Blackwater.

It caused significant losses to many family forces in the Qingyun region and even injured the Core Formation cultivators of the Azure Cloud Sect.

“So many demonic agents and forces?”

“It seems that the war between the cultivation worlds of the Jiang Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom has been brewing for a long time. I just didn’t notice because of my low status.”

“However, the key to this war between countries lies with True Lord Xuanjian Li Duanxuan.”

“If True Lord Xuanjian repels the two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Jin Kingdom, this crisis will naturally be resolved.”

“But if True Lord Xuanjian loses, the three major demonic sects of the Jin Kingdom will likely launch a war.”

After reading all the information, Lu Changsheng reached a general conclusion.

This conclusion made him feel slightly heavy-hearted.

After all, it was a one-against-two situation.

According to the information, the duel was initiated by the two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Jin Kingdom.

This indicated that the Jiang Kingdom’s situation was very unfavorable.

He exhaled lightly, not thinking much, and walked out of Tianzhi Tower with Ling Zixiao.

He handed the intelligence Jade Slip to Ling Zixiao.

He said, “Zixiao, in about half a month, I will return to the Qingyun region.”

The current situation in the cultivation world was unstable.

He planned to return to Qingzhu Mountain immediately after the news of Li Duanxuan’s duel with the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Jin Kingdom came out.

As for Ling Zixiao,

under normal circumstances, since he hadn’t established his family yet, he wouldn’t mind Ling Zixiao staying in Nine Heavens Immortal City.

Once he settled down, he would let her come over.

However, due to Ling Zixiao’s current situation, she couldn’t be separated from him.

Although her Dragon Yin Physique was suppressed, it still accumulated Dragon Yin Yang Qi daily.

He needed to use the ‘Dragon Guide Technique’ to regularly sort it out for her.

“Alright, I will handle all affairs within this half month and return with you.”

Ling Zixiao smiled elegantly, her pale and weak face showing a hint of grace.

She had settled in Nine Heavens Immortal City to prolong her life and find a way to resolve her Dragon Yin Physique.

Now that she had found a solution, there was no need to stay in Nine Heavens Immortal City.

Moreover, according to their previous Spirit Contract and vows, Lu Changsheng would do his best to solve her Dragon Yin Physique, and she would help him build his family.

“Zixiao, do you have any trusted people or connections?”

“In the future, I should use this channel to acquire materials in Nine Heavens Immortal City.”

Lu Changsheng pondered slightly.

After this trip back to Qingzhu Mountain, unless something important happens, he won’t come to Nine Heavens Immortal City again.

Because the journey is too time-consuming.

But he has a high demand for rare spiritual herbs, which are only available at Third-Tier talismans.

These Natural Treasures can only be bought in Immortal City.

Previously, he thought of the Li sisters’ connection.

Letting Li Xingruo purchase some spiritual herbs and materials in Immortal City for him.

Then have Xiao Xiyue have someone from Azure Cloud Sect bring them over.

Now, with Ling Zixiao’s relationship, he thought he could expand his connections through her.

“Don’t worry, Lu Lang, I have a few friends in Immortal City. If you need anything, just tell me.”

Ling Zixiao said gracefully and elegantly.

Although she has some genuine feelings for Lu Changsheng now,

She knows that she and Lu Changsheng are still in a stage of mutual benefit.

Now that Lu Changsheng is doing his best to solve her Dragon Yin Body, she will naturally help him as much as possible.

Besides, Lu Changsheng asking her for help is also a form of trust.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Then he parted ways with Ling Zixiao and returned to Treasure Pill Pavilion.

Preparing to refine more pills for Ling Zixiao.

When treating the Dragon Yin Body earlier, if he hadn’t refined several furnaces of life-saving spiritual pills, it would have cost him much more to stabilize Ling Zixiao’s condition.

So, he plans to refine more pills for Ling Zixiao to regulate her body during this period.

Otherwise, with Ling Zixiao’s current state, her strength is probably not even comparable to a Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivator.

If she encounters danger on the way back, it will be very troublesome.

“Senior Ye.”

In the Treasure Pill Pavilion, Li Xingyu saw Lu Changsheng, and her cute face immediately showed a look of joy, calling out excitedly.

Previously, Lu Changsheng said he had some things to do and wouldn’t come over.

But more than half a month passed without seeing him.

Many people came to inquire about buying pills.

In eight days, it will be the day of the Immortal City shop assessment, making her a bit worried.

“Hehe, Xiaoyu.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the little girl and smiled faintly.

This little girl’s character is quite endearing.

After so much contact, he also treats her as a junior.

He chatted with Li Xingyu for a while.

Knowing that Li Xingruo has been busy outside recently, contacting Second-Tier alchemists.

She plans to invite an alchemist to sit in the shop.

“Alright, I’ll go refine pills now.”

After a brief chat, Lu Changsheng went to the alchemy room to start refining pills and talismans.

“Why does Senior Ye have a woman’s fragrance on him?”

After Lu Changsheng left, Li Xingyu sniffed hard and could faintly smell a woman’s fragrance.

She had never smelled this fragrance on Lu Changsheng before.

In the blink of an eye, five days passed.

In the alchemy room of Treasure Pill Pavilion,

“Huff, huff, huff—”

Eight mini dragon heads spewed purple flames, causing the red alchemy furnace to flow with Qi, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

“Open!”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng looked at the alchemy furnace with Qi surging, forming a hand seal to activate the furnace opening technique.

“Buzz—”

The furnace lid flew up, and hot air and radiant light filled the room.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

Amid the heat waves, nine pills fell into Lu Changsheng’s hand.

“These nine Cold Spirit Pills should have some effect on Zixiao’s current condition.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the pills in his hand and exhaled lightly.

Common cold attribute pills have little effect on Ling Zixiao since she has taken too many.

After asking Ling Zixiao about her condition and what pills she had taken, he chose to refine these Cold Spirit Pills.

The main effect of Cold Spirit Pills is to remove fire poison.

But they also have the effect of healing injuries and cleansing the body.

Using these pills on Ling Zixiao is quite a waste.

But there’s no other way.

In her current condition, ordinary pills are ineffective. Only these can stabilize her condition and regulate her body.

After refining the pills, Lu Changsheng walked out of the alchemy room.

He planned to go to the Zixiao Formation Shop to help Ling Zixiao expel the Dragon Yin Yang energy from her body.

“Senior Ye.”

In the shop’s hall, Li Xingruo had returned.

Seeing Lu Changsheng, she immediately called out.

“Xingruo, did you manage to invite a Second-Tier alchemist?”

Lu Changsheng asked with a smile when he saw Li Xingruo.

“Not yet.”

Hearing this, Li Xingruo’s lips pursed, showing a bit of disappointment.

Although the Li family no longer targets their Treasure Pill Pavilion,

Second-Tier alchemists are very rare.

It’s not easy to invite one to sit in the shop.

“It’s okay, no rush. By the way, in a few days, it’s the day for the Immortal City shop assessment, right?”

Lu Changsheng said warmly.

He knew it would take time to invite a Second-Tier alchemist.

“Yes, in three days, it’s the assessment day.”

Li Xingruo nodded gently.

“Alright, I have something to do now. I’ll come over on time.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and said.

“Thank you, Senior Ye.”

Li Xingruo immediately expressed her gratitude.

“Hehe, no need to thank me.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, waved his hand, and left Treasure Pill Pavilion, heading to Zixiao Formation Shop.

“Senior, please wait a moment.”

The shopkeeper went to inform Ling Zixiao of Lu Changsheng’s arrival.

Soon,

Ling Zixiao, with her hair styled elegantly, her face looking elegant, wearing a lake-blue dress, and her figure voluptuous, came down from upstairs.

She knew Lu Changsheng didn’t want to reveal his identity in front of too many people.

As usual, she said in a calm and elegant voice, “Friend Ye, come with me.”

Then she took Lu Changsheng to the third floor.

The third floor was her usual living and resting place, with no outsiders.

Lu Changsheng knew Ling Zixiao was somewhat a face-con, so he removed the disguise of the Mysterious Pearl.

“Lu Lang, I have already sold off the shop and ceased all business.”

“As for the materials you mentioned, I have contacted a few friends.”

“In the future, if you need anything, I can have them purchase it for you and send it to the Qingyun region through the Jiuxiao Trading Company or Qingyun Trading Company.”

“I have checked, and the Jiuxiao Trading Company of the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Qingyun Trading Company of the Azure Cloud Sect often have such services.”

Ling Zixiao said.

“Oh, can the trading companies send directly to the Qingyun region?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

He had thought of having Xiao Xiyue ask someone from Azure Cloud Sect to bring it over.

But now it seems better to have the trading companies send it directly.

“Yes, the trading companies usually have such services.”

Ling Zixiao nodded and smiled, indicating that the major trading companies often have such transactions.

The price is high, charged proportionally to the total value of the items.

But safety and credibility are guaranteed.

“Alright, Zixiao, I’ll give you a list later. You can have them purchase separately, and if it reaches a certain amount, have the trading company send it over.”

Lu Changsheng said immediately.

With this channel, he could slowly acquire many materials and spiritual herbs in Immortal City.

Purchasing directly costs much less than buying from major shops.

After finishing, he took out the Cold Spirit Pills and said, “Zixiao, these are the pills I refined for you. See how effective they are.”

“Thank you, Lu Lang.”

Ling Zixiao smiled softly and took the porcelain bottle.

She poured out an ice-blue, crystal-clear pill.

“Is this a Cold Spirit Pill?”

She immediately recognized the pill.

“Yes, it’s a Cold Spirit Pill.”

“In your current condition, most pills are ineffective. This Cold Spirit Pill, which you haven’t taken much, should help regulate your body.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

“Thank you for your hard work, Lu Lang.”

Ling Zixiao showed a bit of emotion on her face.

She had tried many cold attribute healing pills for her injuries.

She rarely took Cold Spirit Pills due to their high cost and low cost-effectiveness.

The main effect of Cold Spirit Pills is to remove fire poison and then cleanse and heal.

Using Cold Spirit Pills for minor healing is a waste.

“Hehe, it’s okay. As long as it helps you regulate your body, it’s worth it.”

Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said warmly.

He relied on his Second-Tier pill refining skills.

He could make pills himself.

Otherwise, given Ling Zixiao’s current situation, she would be a giant money pit.

No matter how many Spirit Stones he had, he couldn’t sustain such expenses.

But seeing the expression in Ling Zixiao’s eyes made him feel it was all worth it.

After all, he knew that at the beginning, Ling Zixiao was just playing along with him.

But after spending these days together, she had clearly developed some affection for him.

As long as he continued to keep it up and gain more favor, it wouldn’t be hard to make her the mother of his children in the future.

“Hmm.”

Ling Zixiao smiled sweetly and nodded.

She came to the bedside and took off her exquisite lake-blue embroidered shoes.

Revealing her slender and delicate ankles and her jade feet wrapped in snow-white silk socks.

Then she sat cross-legged, took the Cold Spirit Pill, and began to refine it.

There is more today, but it might not come out before midnight.