Chapter 239 - 210: Red Cloud’s Past, Skills Breakthrough

Chapter 239: Chapter 210: Red Cloud’s Past, Skills Breakthrough

After Scorpion Spirit Yu Lulu and Earth Bear Demon Huang Stone became Dao Companions, the two of them began to interact with increasing frequency.

As a trusted member of the Peacock Princess’s Direct Lineage, Earth Bear Demon Huang Stone should have been incredibly busy with his duties. Despite this, he still visited Shuyun Peak every few days.

Xu Chang’an couldn’t be bothered with how sweet the two demons were or how they spent their time together.

He focused on Refining Elixirs and studying his Pill Art, running a business accepting custom orders for High-grade Elixirs.

Lion’s Mane Cave regularly provided him with batches of Alchemy Materials.

Xu Chang’an, of course, took a cut for himself.

Xu Chang’an also used the Demon Stones he earned from Refining Elixirs to regularly purchase Spiritual Herbs and Plants.

Aside from what he needed for Alchemy, the rest went into his own stomach.

All of this contributed to a very gratifying rate of Energy accumulation on his status panel.

And just like that, three years passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three years, Lion’s Mane Cave had also commissioned Xu Chang’an to Refine several batches of Quasi-Tier Three Elixirs.

Among these requests, the young lioness of Lion’s Mane Cave, Cheng Mengying, had even privately commissioned Xu Chang’an to Refine a Profound Pill!

The Profound Pill was a Tier Two High-grade Elixir, specifically a Tier-Breaking Elixir used to advance from the Mid-stage to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

It was obvious what Cheng Mengying intended to use it for!

’It seems the competition within Lion’s Mane Cave is more intense than I imagined.’

’She even has to be secretive about Breaking Realm!’

’Otherwise, as precious as the Profound Pill is, Lion’s Mane Cave should have some in reserve.’

’Cheng Mengying could have simply redeemed one from within Lion’s Mane Cave instead of seeking a custom order from me.’

A few more months passed, and another piece of major news emerged from Peacock Mountain.

The Peacock Princess had broken through to the Core Formation Realm, formed a True Core, and attained the title of Demon King!

Peacock Mountain had gained another true Demon King!

Rumor had it that the True Core the Peacock Princess formed was of exceedingly high quality, rivaling that of the Red Crocodile Demon King of Red Cloud Mountain!

The moment the news broke, the entire Red Cloud Mountain Range was shaken!

This was not as simple as the emergence of a new Demon King; it heralded the rise of Peacock Mountain!

Previously, although the Peacock King was a top-tier Demon King with exceptional combat prowess, he was spread too thin. As a single Demon King, it was extremely difficult for him to defend his mountain and launch attacks simultaneously.

But with the addition of another Demon King, this could now be done with ease!

Xu Chang’an was quite surprised when he heard the news.

’I can’t believe this Little Peacock has become a Demon King!’

’Even though I brought a Clear Heart Pill as a generous gift to Peacock Mountain before... for a Top-tier Great Demon to enter the Core Formation Realm, it takes more than just a Realm-breaking Elixir to guarantee success.’

’Attaining the rank of Demon King is not so simple!’

’One must polish their foundation, accumulate reserves, and make thorough preparations!’

’Even then, there’s still a considerable chance of failure!’

’Besides, while the Clear Heart Pill is a Realm-breaking Elixir, its main purpose is to help overcome the Heart Demon Pass.’

’In terms of overall effectiveness, it’s somewhat inferior to the Crystal Condensation Pill.’

’However...’

’I suppose with Peacock Mountain’s resources, now that they were finally producing a second Demon King, they must have also prepared a Crystal Condensation Pill for the Peacock Princess!’

A few months later, Peacock Mountain held a Core Formation celebration!

Peacock Princess Chu Yunrou, having formed an Inner Core and achieved the rank of Demon King, was now known as the Colorful Cloud Demon King!

The major powers of the Red Cloud Mountain Range all offered their congratulations!

The title "Peacock Princess" gradually faded from use.

It faded from the minds of the demons, replaced by "Colorful Cloud Demon King!"

Not long after the Peacock Princess formed her Inner Core and became a Demon King, Xu Chang’an received a letter.

The letter was from Red Cloud Mountain.

The sender was Yu Ruyan!

The letter was very short, just a few sparse lines.

It invited Xu Chang’an to Red Cloud Mountain for a meeting.

Over the years, Xu Chang’an and Yu Ruyan had often exchanged letters.

They shared news about their lives, discussed recent events, and exchanged information, helping each other out.

But this was the first time he had ever received such a short letter.

Xu Chang’an was puzzled by this.

After leaving a few instructions and pausing his Alchemy business, he left Gray Rat Cave and set off for Red Cloud Mountain.

Now, when he used his Breath Concealment Technique, supported by his Mid-stage Core Formation and Golden Core foundation, even the Red Snake Demon King would find him difficult to detect.

Besides, Xu Chang’an’s current strength was nearly unrivaled within the Core Formation Realm.

This trip to Red Cloud Mountain should be perfectly safe.

His previous visits to Red Cloud Mountain had been like small stones tossed into a lake, making no ripples.

But on this visit, Xu Chang’an truly felt the respectful treatment from Red Cloud Mountain.

A Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist held a revered status.

Even though Red Cloud Mountain was the hegemon of the Red Cloud Mountain Range, they still had to show him proper courtesy!

Led by a Steward Great Demon from Red Cloud Mountain, Xu Chang’an finally met Yu Ruyan.

The beauty in the white dress had her hair done up with a step shaking; its dangling ornaments glittered brightly.

With every graceful step she took, the step shaking swayed, lending her a unique charm.

Yu Ruyan was as beautiful as ever, her figure exquisite, as if from a dream.

But this time they met, Xu Chang’an could clearly sense that Yu Ruyan seemed...

a little different.

But Xu Chang’an couldn’t quite put his finger on what it was.

Seeing Xu Chang’an, Yu Ruyan smiled and greeted him.

"Little mouse, you’re here!"

Xu Chang’an nodded.

He noted that Yu Ruyan’s Cultivation had already reached the Great Success of Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

’She’s crossed Early-stage Minor Achievement, Great Success, and Peak, as well as Mid-stage Minor Achievement. Three minor tiers and one major tier... As expected of someone with a Demon King Bloodline, her cultivation speed is truly extraordinary!’

Since parting ways at her Foundation Establishment Celebration all those years ago, the two demons had not actually seen each other in person. All their interactions had been through letters.

Yet, meeting again now, there was no hint of awkwardness in their conversation.

Their rapport was as easy as it had been back then.