Chapter 755 - 518: Celestial Serpent Secret Realm, Demonic Path Remnants_2

He swiftly pressed his index and middle fingers together, placing them by his lips and giving a gentle blow. The spiritual power transformed into frost, instantly immobilizing the Mountain-climbing Ape before him.

The Mountain-climbing Ape’s feet were bound.

It could only feebly swing its flesh-colored large fists, constantly pounding around it.

Wang Xingyin seized the opportunity. With a light slash of his wooden sword across its eyes, he instantly blinded it, successfully neutralizing the threat of one of the demon beasts.

The attack from another demon beast was already incoming.

Wang Xingyin had no time to catch his breath and directly dodged behind the already wounded Mountain-climbing Ape.

Afterwards.

He unhesitatingly lured the two Mountain-climbing Apes together.

The two Mountain-climbing Apes crashed heavily into each other, rolling and tumbling down.

Seeing this scene, Wang Xingyin did not continue to pursue but quickly departed from the original spot.

After all, when facing one tenth-layer Qi Refining demon beast.

He might still have the confidence to handle it, but if two of the same kind called for more companions.

He might be trapped here today.

...

Other members of the Wang Family noticed the commotion here but did not react much, instead, they meticulously searched for Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects at marked locations according to a map.

Before long, they found quite a few herbs used for refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Qingshan Stone, such luck, not only found Qingshan Stone but also the Turtle Blood Grass that had been elusive until now.

With these herbs found, our family can once again refine a significant number of Foundation Establishment Pills."

The Great Elder scanned the surroundings, contemplating inwardly.

Although Foundation Establishment Pills are currently of no use to him, they can be traded with other Foundation Establishment Clans for support, which is of great significance to the Wang Family.

Moreover, if the Wang Family Ancestor can make further progress.

Even just breaking through to the Crystal Stage, the Wang Family would be qualified to host an auction in the Celestial South Market, undoubtedly a great boon for the Wang Family.

The Great Elder surveyed the area, reassured now that he did not sense any presence of powerful demon beasts, and began taking action.

The Wang Family Ancestor had already gone off somewhere unknown when the team set out.

With his late-stage Foundation Establishment strength, he could delve deeper into the secret realm exploring.

Two days swiftly passed by, and the twilight glow of the setting sun gently spread over the horizon.

The time flow within the Celestial Serpent Secret Realm was no different from the outside world.

Before evening, the members of the Mortal World Quarter and the Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family had already gathered at the meeting point.

After both parties had safely exited the secret realm, Wang Shan rarely glanced at Qin Liang in front of him and remarked, "You old ghost actually didn’t play any dirty tricks. Since when did demonic forces care about honor?"

Wang Shan crossed his arms and spoke with a hint of teasing in his tone.

"You and I, we share more than a common bond."

Qin Liang replied with deep meaning.

Wang Shan chuckled and said no more.

Qin Liang led the group from the Mortal World Quarter swiftly away, after which Wang Shan led the Wang family members back to the Celestial South Market.

The Wang Family Elders had long reminded everyone in the clan not to disclose any matters about the Celestial Serpent Secret Realm, or face severe punishment from the family.

...

After returning to the Celestial South Market, the Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family began to develop steadily.

The Wang Family Ancestor did not stay long but returned to Piaomiao Mountain.

The journey from Piaomiao Mountain to the Celestial South Market took only a few hours.

After the secret realm affair concluded.

He saw no need to linger longer in the Celestial South Market.

Zheng Yi continued living his usual life in his alchemy shop.

Those few tribulation cultivators matters.

With time, the influence gradually faded, leaving only a vague shadow now.

The Celestial South Market saw various bizarre events almost daily.

"Recently, there’s a rumor."

"That a Golden Core Realm true disciple from the Celestial Profound Sword Sect might come to inspect the Celestial South Market."

"The demonic forces of the Mortal World Quarter are rumored to have hunting operations, while the neutral Buddhist Sect might also send people through the Celestial South Market, heading to the Barbaric Land to preach the Dharma.

By comparison.

What Zheng Yi did previously seemed trivial now.

After all, only those alive merit deep discussion; the deceased could at most become after-dinner talk.

In such an environment.

Wang Manman had long put behind previous suspicions towards her husband, focusing daily on this increasingly prosperous alchemy shop, now unmistakably a true proprietress.

On this day, the young clan leader Wang Xingyin appeared.

Wang Manman had a face full of delight.

"Where is the Third Elder?"

Wang Xingyin made a respectful gesture, showing great respect to Wang Manman.

Although Wang Manman was merely the daughter of the Great Elder, and with Wang Xingyin’s status as the young clan leader, there was no need to, but as she was Zheng Yi’s wife, to Wang Xingyin, this younger member.

She was akin to a senior.

Led by Wang Manman, Wang Xingyin quickly found Zheng Yi.

Upon receiving notice from Wang Manman in the alchemy room, Zheng Yi walked out leisurely, coming before the young clan leader Wang Xingyin.

"Did the secret realm affair end smoothly?"

Zheng Yi asked curiously.

After all, the secret realm venture this time was in cooperation with demonic forces, so Zheng Yi speculated that there should be considerable danger within.

The strength of the Mortal World Quarter far surpasses that of the Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family, working with them is akin to negotiating with a tiger.

But sadly.

For most minor clans, there were no other choices.

"Rest assured, Third Elder, our Wang Family gained significant strength this time."

Wang Xingyin gestured courteously.

Then gently handed a storage bag to Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi split a wisp of divine sense to peep into the storage bag, and the spiritual materials inside came into view.

The herbs in the bag almost encompassed all the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects needed for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, and even the three rare herbs previously missing in the market were all there.

Although the quantity might not be as ample as what the family previously collected, it’s more than enough to furnish ingredients for one Foundation Establishment Pill.

However, having enough ingredients doesn’t necessarily mean only one Foundation Establishment Pill could be refined.

With Zheng Yi’s exquisite alchemy skills and past experience, at least two pills could be refined.

Zheng Yi understood why this young clan leader made a personal visit.

Certainly one of these two Foundation Establishment Pills would belong to Wang Xingyin.

If luck comes short, he might end up with both.

After all, past precedents of people breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm in the family remained worrying.

"Once all materials are ready, I will make a trip to the clan."

Zheng Yi said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingyin couldn’t help but exhale in relief.

The family’s Fire Separation Pill Furnace, paired with Piaomiao Mountain’s Earth Fire, undeniably offers much better conditions than this small alchemy shop in the Celestial South Market.

Moreover, as Zheng Yi hadn’t broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm yet, no one dared to leave such precious Foundation Establishment Materials outside.

Though this material may not be crucial for the Wang Family at large, it holds great hope for Wang Xingyin and many young disciples.

"Thank you, Third Elder."

Wang Xingyin expressed his gratitude solemnly.

In the following days, Wang Xingyin would occasionally visit the alchemy shop, each time bringing at least one herbal ingredient for Foundation Establishment Pills.

As time went on.

Zheng Yi watched the almost "clocking in" manner of Wang Xingyin visiting and couldn’t help but laugh.

...

This day, Zheng Yi looked at the sky in the distance, slowly smiling, "The young clan leader seems a bit late today."

His gaze fell to Wang Xingyin’s waist, noticing the absence of the usual storage bag, and he teased, "A few ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill are still missing, young clan leader."

Wang Xingyin was not angered. Instead, he smiled and said, "That’s because I did not come to deliver Foundation Establishment materials today, but to show the Third Elder more of the sights in the Celestial South Market."

"Oh?"

Zheng Yi was slightly surprised. After greeting his wife Wang Manman at home, he was half-dragged away by the young clan leader Wang Xingyin.

Zheng Yi’s curiosity was piqued.

Could there still be places in today’s Celestial South Market unknown to him?

Concerning the Black Market, Celestial Treasure Pavilion, and the current forces in the Celestial South Market, like the Qingshui Pool Li Family, the Chiyan Valley Zhang Family situation.

He roughly had an idea.

Moreover.

The Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family had long sent spies to gather the general situation.

Zheng Yi cross-referenced previously gathered intelligence with what he saw before his eyes, largely discerning the truth from falsehood.

He smiled gently.

But after following the young clan leader Wang Xingyin on a short walk, his expression turned peculiar.