Chapter 262: Zuo Shuiyun Becomes Furious
Chapter 262: Zuo Shuiyun Becomes Furious
Translator: Cinder Translations
Zuo Shuiyun took the flying jade slip and probed it with her spiritual sense.
The contents of the jade slip were likely recorded by Cheng Ruida, concealing parts of the original formula, even the name of the elixir had been omitted.
After briefly scanning the contents of the jade slip, Zuo Shuiyun glanced at Cheng Ruida with some trepidation.
The unnamed formula recorded in the slip was extremely complex, involving nearly a hundred types of spiritual herbs.
It was a complicated second-tier formula.
Cheng Ruida was confident he could lead the refinement of the unnamed elixir, which indicated he was indeed a second-tier alchemist with considerable skill.
Given his alchemical skills, it was impossible that he couldn't produce a second-tier Demonic Allurement Powder during the years the Blood Demon ravaged the Cheng family.
Cheng Ruida sought help from the Beastmaster Sect, inviting an alchemist to come to the Cheng family's aid. From the very beginning, this task was entirely part of Cheng Ruida's scheme.
It was likely that the appearance of the Blood Demon was closely related to Cheng Ruida himself.
Zuo Shuiyun looked at Song Wen again, noticing that he remained calm and was carefully examining the contents of the jade slip.
She found it increasingly difficult to see through Song Wen.
Previously, she had looked down on this casual cultivator who joined the Alchemy Peak midway.
But now, in the face of Cheng Ruida's threats, Song Wen appeared overly composed, as if he weren't the least bit worried that Cheng Ruida might later turn on him.
Shaking off her complicated thoughts, Zuo Shuiyun once again delved into the jade slip, beginning to examine it closely.
This elixir was evidently some kind of sinister concoction, containing numerous blood- related materials, including a significant amount of human blood.
Cheng Ruida gave Song Wen and Zuo Shuiyun a full day to comprehend the formula.
One day later.
Cheng Ruida, Song Wen, and Zuo Shuiyun sat on three cushions surrounding the alchemy furnace.
"This time, in refining the elixir, I hope both of you can give it your all. If there's even the slightest mistake, don't blame me for being ruthless," he said.
Afterward, he turned to Cheng Han, who was standing guard nearby.
"Cheng Han, you are responsible for protecting and monitoring them. If you notice any unusual behavior from them, kill them on the spot."
In the face of Cheng Ruida's threat, Song Wen showed no signs of fear and proactively urged,
"Cheng family head, let's start the refining. We wouldn't want things to drag on. If the sect sees that Zuo Shuiyun and I are slow to return, they might send someone to check on the Cheng family, and you'll be the one regretting it."
Cheng Ruida looked at Song Wen with an unfriendly expression but didn't say anything more.
Under Cheng Ruida's direction, the three began the alchemy process.
Throughout the entire process, Cheng Ruida took complete control-the timing of when to add herbs, the intensity of the flames, and the condensation of the liquid were all led by him.
Song Wen and Zuo Shuiyun primarily served as laborers for the alchemy.
Half a month later, a faint crisp sound emerged from the furnace.
Having expended a great deal of mental energy and spiritual power from the long hours of alchemy, Cheng Ruida's expression turned ecstatic.
That was the sound of successful elixir condensation, the elixir dropping to the bottom of the furnace.
Cheng Ruida raised his hand, opening the lid, and a pill the size of an egg fell into his palm.
The pill emitted a faint bloody aura.
Cheng Ruida held the crimson pill as if it were a rare treasure.
"Hahaha... Heaven is helping me! I never thought that on my very first attempt, I would successfully refine the 'Blood Puppet Spirit Pill'."
In his moment of triumph, Cheng Ruida directly revealed the name of the elixir.
Zuo Shuiyun and Song Wen also looked exhausted.
Upon hearing the name of the elixir, a glimmer of insight flashed in Song Wen's eyes.
With the name "Blood Puppet Spirit Pill," along with the spiritual materials involved in the formula, he could roughly guess its effects.
However, Zuo Shuiyun didn't think too much about it. She said,
"Cheng family head, since the elixir has been successfully refined, we can leave now, right?"
Cheng Ruida took out a jade box, placing the Blood Puppet Spirit Pill inside, his mood elated.
He turned to look at the Blood Demon.
The Blood Demon was sealed of its spiritual power and bound by chains, lying on the ground
like a wrapped zongzi (sticky rice dumpling).
However, its lower body stood eerily upright.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"This beast has entered maturity, having consumed too much of the Sun Spirit Herb's
essence, causing its blood to surge and boil. Now is not the best time to let it consume the Blood Puppet Spirit Pill. I must find a way to quickly release its vitality. The longer the Blood Demon stays in its mature state, the higher its intelligence, and the harder it will be to
subdue."
Cheng Ruida thought to himself.
His gaze shifted to Zuo Shuiyun.
This woman was not bad looking, her figure graceful, and she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, able to endure the Blood Demon's antics. She would make a
suitable candidate.
Cheng Ruida's thoughts turned, and he had an idea.
He waved his hand, and two piles of spirit stones flew out from his storage bag, heading
toward Song Wen and Zuo Shuiyun.
"This is the three thousand spirit stones I promised you both. I hope you'll accept them. I apologize for any previous offenses; please bear with me."
Seeing the flying spirit stones, Zuo Shuiyun was somewhat surprised.
She hadn't expected Cheng Ruida to actually produce the promised spirit stones.
Immediately, her wariness relaxed a bit: it seemed that leaving the Cheng family safely today was no longer an issue.
"Then thank you, Cheng family head. My junior brother Wu and I will now swear an oath to never reveal anything we've heard or seen at the Cheng family after we leave."
After speaking, she shot a glance at Song Wen, indicating that he should quickly swear the
oath so they could leave the Cheng family.
"Wait."
Cheng Ruida suddenly called out to Zuo Shuiyun.
"Elder Zuo, I have another request that requires your assistance."
Zuo Shuiyun froze for a moment, her heart, which had just begun to settle, tensed again.
"What is it?"
"This matter should not be known by a third party, so I ask Elder Wu to leave with Cheng Han
first, and then I will discuss it in detail with you, Elder Zuo."
A wave of unease surged in Zuo Shuiyun's heart, and she resolutely refused.
"No, Junior Brother Wu must stay here."
Cheng Ruida replied, "Elder Zuo, don't worry; I mean no harm. It's just that the matter I'm
requesting can only be known to you. If I had malicious intent, why would I let Junior Brother
Wu leave?"
After speaking, he turned to Cheng Han.
"Cheng Han, take Junior Brother Wu to the guest room to rest."
"Yes!" Cheng Han replied.
Cheng Han turned to Song Wen and said, "Junior Brother Wu, please follow me."
Song Wen said to Zuo Shuiyun, "Shijie, I'll wait for you outside."
TL: Shijie Senior Sister.
Zuo Shuiyun watched the departing figures of Song Wen and Cheng Han, feeling utterly
powerless.
With strength inferior to others, she could only be at their mercy.
After Song Wen and the others left the underground cave, she said, "Cheng family head, you
can tell me now. What exactly is it?"
Cheng Ruida's lips moved, but no sound came out; instead, he sent a voice transmission.
After hearing it, Zuo Shuiyun's anger immediately flared.
"This is impossible! What do you think I am, Zuo Shuiyun?"
Cheng Ruida hurriedly tried to soothe her. "Elder Zuo, don't be angry. Just listen to my terms
first."
Zuo Shuiyun showed no signs of compromise, glaring at him with rage.
"No matter what the terms are, I will never agree."
Cheng Ruida extended five fingers.
"Five thousand spirit stones."
"Once the matter is accomplished, I am willing to pay five thousand spirit stones as a
reward."
(End of the Chapter)
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