Chapter 1067 - 730: Unexpected Disaster

Chapter 1067: Chapter 730: Unexpected Disaster

Three years later.

Frightening Sword Island.

On this day, the residual warmth from the Pill Furnace was still present.

Shen Xuan pushed open the door of the Alchemy Room; the daylight was just right.

Immortal Jing Lian followed him out, her black hair slightly disheveled, her cheeks tinged with a thin red from the reflection of the pill fire.

"Shen Lang."

She leaned closer, her voice soft: "I shall report to Master. If all goes well, I will return by evening."

After speaking, her eyes glanced around quietly, taking in the surroundings.

Her voice lowered, her breath scented like orchids: "Shen Lang, take a good rest. Tonight Jing Lian will make sure Shen Lang enjoys himself..."

Just as she finished speaking, Immortal Jing Lian pressed her lips into a smile, coquettish like a flower.

Soon after, she turned into a simple, white Escape Light and swiftly departed.

Only a faint fragrance remained in the wind, as delicate as a newly blooming lotus.

Shen Xuan stood in place, watching as the Escape Light vanished.

After refining the Elixir, he and Immortal Jing Lian’s evening "intense discussions on Daoist Technique" had already become an unspoken routine between them.

Over these three years, Shen Xuan’s technique in refining the Longevity Pill had become increasingly skillful.

Now, from one furnace come two pills.

Though merely of good quality, it still counted as a great profit.

True Monarch Wu Wei’s attitude became more and more attentive.

The supply of medicinal materials became more frequent.

And as for Immortal Jing Lian...

Shen Xuan’s eyes darkened slightly.

Immortal Jing Lian grew more gentle, more docile.

Especially in the bedchamber, allowing him free reign.

Even those shameful positions, she would only have tears brimming in her eyes; her breath delicate, never refusing.

Shen Xuan’s mouth showed a slight smile.

It seems tonight, it’s time to try some new, exciting plays.

He can also increase the intensity for Immortal Jing Lian.

...

Immortal Jing Lian flew swiftly on her Escape Light.

As a True Pill Cultivator backed by Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace, she was always safe within a thousand-mile radius of this Immortal City.

No one dared provoke her lightly.

Who would not fear her master, that Nascent Soul behind her?

Moreover, she carried the protective Jade Talisman bestowed by her Master.

A Nascent Soul’s anger shakes mountain and river.

Seeing the majestic silhouette of Myriad Phenomena Immortal City surface amongst the mist.

The clouds ahead suddenly oscillated.

Two figures appeared abruptly, blocking the way.

One male, one female, both with exceptional grace.

"Jing Lian sister."

The Female Cultivator smiled, her voice as pleasant as pearls and jade: "Where are you coming back from?"

Immortal Jing Lian dissipated her Escape Light, standing in mid-air.

Upon seeing the visitor, her eyebrows furrowed.

"What does it have to do with you?"

Myriad Phenomena Immortal City is guarded by three Nascent Souls.

The City Lord, True Monarch Tai He, highly esteemed, commands the whole situation.

True Monarch Xuan Guang, with peerless talent, manages affairs.

Her own Master, True Monarch Wu Wei, is of a laid-back temperament, neither striving nor showing, ranked last.

The two before her were students under True Monarch Xuan Guang.

True Master Ming Zhen, Golden Core Cultivation, profound in Daoist Technique, ambitiously aiming for Nascent Soul.

Fairy Yuzhen, True Pill Realm, strikingly beautiful, renowned far and wide.

Owing to her Master’s relations, Immortal Jing Lian always maintained distance from them, seldom interacting.

This encounter should not be accidental.

Immortal Jing Lian thought to herself, did Master Xuan Guang hear any rumors?

Specifically sending his disciples here to intercept her?

Otherwise, how could they meet by such coincidence across vast heaven and earth?

"Jing Lian sister, such temper."

Fairy Yuzhen was not offended, her smile remained: "I truly have urgent matters to discuss with Sister."

"Speak some other day."

Jing Lian’s tone was cold and firm, leaving no room.

"Jing Lian presently has an urgent matter to report to Master, begging his pardon for the absence."

With that said, she spoke no more and her figure blurred, bypassing the two.

"Sister, wait!"

Fairy Yuzhen wished to speak again, yet Jing Lian had already turned to a stream of light, heading unhesitantly towards Immortal City.

Leaving the pair exchanging a glance, their eyes deep with meaning.

Immortal Jing Lian’s heart was slightly troubled.

Her speed, however, increased instead of slowing.

The wind brushed past her ears, carrying the chill of early spring.

She could not help but think of Shen Xuan’s figure focused on Alchemy.

A faint radiance lingered by his side, making him exceptionally handsome.

Then recalling the agreed-upon plans for the evening.

Immortal Jing Lian’s face grew warm as she channeled her Magical Power.

After seeing her Master, she still needed to rush back to Frightening Sword Island.

Shen Lang awaited her there.

...

Myriad Phenomena Immortal City

A pale golden glow floated between the pavilions.

Immortal Jing Lian stood bowing in front of the cloud-patterned jade table, cradling two jade green Medicine Bottles in her hands.

"Master, Pill Master Shen has just refined two Longevity Pills, both of good quality."

True Monarch Wu Wei raised his hand, the Medicine Bottles gently floated into his palm.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, his Divine Sense like fine threads probing into the bottles.

After several breaths, the corners of his mouth subtly lifted.

This was an exceedingly rare smile.

"Good. Third time two pills from a single furnace. This one even has seven Pill Patterns."

He lightly tapped with his finger, one of the Elixirs floated out from the bottle, slowly drifting toward Immortal Jing Lian.

The pill body bore seven intricate Pill Patterns, an elusive fragrance spread, refreshing the mind.

"You’ve worked hard all these years."

True Monarch Wu Wei’s voice was gentle: "This Seven-striped Longevity Pill, I bestow upon you."

Immortal Jing Lian was momentarily stunned, then accepted the Elixir with both hands, her fingertips trembled slightly.

"Thank you, Master!"

Bowed in submission, her voice slightly shook: "Master’s grace to disciple is as profound as mountains. Without Master’s enlightening guidance years ago, disciple would be but a mere mortal, how could there be today’s immortal path?"

"Arise."

True Monarch Wu Wei waved his hand.

"Between us Master and disciple, no need for such."

He stood, walking slowly towards the carved window.

Outside, the cloud sea surged, the city’s pavilions faintly visible through the mist.

"The Dao is always inactive, yet nothing is left undone."

True Monarch Wu Wei gazed into the distance, his robe gently swaying with the wind.

"My title ’Wu Wei’ signifies merely following the Dao."

"Master’s realm is lofty, disciple is dull and can only look up to it."

After several breaths.

Immortal Jing Lian spoke softly: "On my way back to the city, disciple encountered Elder Brother Ming Zhen and Junior Sister Yuzhen. They waited outside the city gates, seemingly for a long time."

"No harm."

True Monarch Wu Wei chuckled lightly, a knowing smile within the laughter.

"Junior Brother Xuan Guang’s thoughts are subtle, hiding this from him is impossible."

He turned around, his gaze falling upon the disciple.