Chapter 411: The Ling Sword Sect Arrives, Farewell to Ming Jianzi

Tianlian Zhenren inwardly despised Chen Chuyang immensely; truly, she had never despised anyone so much. Before giving you something, you were a stranger, and she could kill you in a split second. After giving you something and having you sign your name, you became one of her own. This shift was overly stiff, but with Chen Chuyang it was unnervingly smooth.

All that can be said is that this person is truly shameless; anyone who deals with him will surely be screwed to the point of having nothing left.

The first time seeing such a person, Tianlian Zhenren felt a fire burning inside her, unable to vent it.

She, ah, also felt helpless; if she could, she would never want to meet this person in her lifetime.

"Just this once; after that, we'll have no further dealings."

Tianlian Zhenren comforted herself inwardly like this; she and Chen Chuyang would have nothing more to do with each other, nor would she have any other relationship with this person; it would be best for them not to meet.

However, having been swindled this time, she would not let it rest.

Chen Chuyang brought out the Alchemy Furnace, smiling as he said, "Fellow Daoist Tianlian, please go inside."

Tianlian Zhenren furrowed her brows: "What is this?"

"Detoxification, ah—you aren't you trying to get rid of the worms on your body? Your body contains too much toxin; even if those worms are suppressed, they continue to grow and reproduce. Ordinary methods cannot eliminate them; only some extraordinary measures can."

"Enter the Alchemy Furnace, cooperate with the medicinal liquids I've prepared, and I guarantee it will cure the illness."

Chen Chuyang spoke at length; the medicinal liquids—he had the formula in mind, and he would toss them in together later, letting Tianlian Zhenren enjoy herself thoroughly, while also testing the efficacy of this formula to see if it works.

In short, Tianlian Zhenren at this moment is nothing but a lab rat.

Of course, Chen Chuyang wouldn't say that to her face; he'd put it another way to make her feel a bit better.

"You wouldn't be thinking of taking this chance to kill me, would you?" Tianlian Zhenren questioned suspiciously.

Upon hearing this, Chen Chuyang's expression turned grave; he spoke seriously: "Fellow Daoist Tianlian, you may doubt my character, but you cannot doubt my integrity—I, Chen Chuyang, am a man of my word, always keeping my promises."

"Look at the people I've dealt with—has anyone been swindled?"

Tianlian Zhenren had a black line across her forehead: "???"

Do you yourself believe that?

I suppose they were swindled, yet they have no way to voice their suffering.

Tianlian Zhenren all too well understands that feeling—truly, it's awful, it's painful—but you have no choice; this is the only option, there are no alternatives; whenever there is a choice, they would never pick Chen Chuyang.

"Go in; since I, Chen Chuyang, have said it, I will definitely help you detoxify."

As for what method to use and how to do it, that's my business.

Once in his hands, he won't let her die.

Chen Chuyang certainly doesn't want to ruin his reputation; this Tianlian Zhenren is his money‑bringing attendant, and he can't just let her die like that.

Once there's a first time, there will definitely be a second.

Chen Chuyang firmly believes this.

Tianlian Zhenren gave Chen Chuyang a deep look, then nodded, walked toward the Alchemy Furnace, and jumped in of her own accord; at times like this, one can only go in—there's no other way.

Although Chen Chuyang is hateful, many people have left him alive, and moreover, no bad news has spread about him.

"Fellow Daoist Tianlian, you'd better get ready; later it might become somewhat uncomfortable, but you needn't hold back—just shout it out."

"Remember, don't act recklessly, don't be impulsive; without my permission, you may not leave the Alchemy Furnace."

Just in case, Chen Chuyang reiterated his warning, reminding Tianlian Zhenren not to act recklessly.

She wanted to come out, but couldn't; the Alchemy Furnace had been reinforced, reaching upper‑grade Spiritual Artifact level, its hardness beyond words—confining a small Tianlian Zhenren is certainly possible.

Inside the Giant Dragon Alchemy Furnace, Tianlian Zhenren heard his words and nodded slightly: "Rest assured, I won't act recklessly."

Chen Chuyang began tossing in some spiritual herbs; there were many of them, of various kinds.

Then he covered the lid.

He lit the fire.

He burned it.

The Pill Fire burned, and after the merging and enhancement of the Pill Fire, the temperature rose, making its power even more terrifying.

In less than a few breaths, the Giant Dragon Alchemy Furnace was burned red-hot.

Inside, Tianlian Zhenren saw the spiritual herbs melt, then merge together, with impurities removed.

These medicinal liquids were abundant, enveloping her; Tianlian Zhenren allowed them to coat her, and she could see that the worms in her wounds, after absorbing the liquids, fell into a listless state—their vitality, their condition, rapidly underwent……change.

The pain diminished considerably.

At the same time, the scorching heat touched her body, searing her skin to a burning hot.

Those worms, the outermost ones, were burned to death.

They were outright cooked.

This maneuver was quite frightening.

Tianlian Zhenren gritted her teeth and endured, making no sound.

The pain made her face grim; she sensed her body's condition, the medicinal liquids entering every corner of her body, seeking out where the worms were, and wherever there were worms, the liquids covered them.

These medicinal liquids were controlled by Chen Chuyang; such control left Tianlian Zhenren in awe.

"What powerful control, what terrifying mastery of true qi."

Exquisite down to the finest detail.

To achieve this step requires countless trainings.

It also requires a certain degree of comprehension; only after grasping it can one learn it.

Time passed bit by bit.

Her body was burned red-hot.

The scorching temperature kept burning.

Pressing down on the worms inside her body, forcibly killing them.

This move is the simplest and also the most direct.

Doing this, however, has a problem: if the worms move about and are stimulated, they will……frantically tear at the body, causing internal damage, which is not good.

Those Item, actually, are paralytic worms, causing them to fall into a certain state, thus they cannot feel danger.

One day later.

The Alchemy Furnace continued burning.

Shang Hongxue stood beside, watching the Tianlian Zhenren inside the Alchemy Furnace, quite astonished: "I thought she would cry out, but unexpectedly, she is so strong, she didn't utter a single sound."

In the course of speaking, Shang Hongxue gained a hint of respect for Tianlian Zhenren.

Such high-intensity burning is not something just anyone can endure.

After the Alchemy Furnace was upgraded, Shang Hongxue had not yet experienced that heat wave, which made her feel threatened to her life.

"This woman is indeed strong; as a sword practitioner, her mentality is strong."

"Little girl, you ought to study well."

Shang Hongxue proudly said: "I can too."

"Yes, yes, yes, you can also do it."

Chen Chuyang reached out, embraced Shang Hongxue; here by the Alchemy Furnace, he didn't need to watch.

The rest, just slowly bake it.

Those worms have been mostly eliminated; the remaining worm eggs are very tenacious, requiring continuous burning and pressure to thoroughly cook them.

Holding the little girl, feeling her fragrance, Chen Chuyang took a deep breath.

"Guests have come outside, little girl."

Shang Hongxue quickly stood up, shaking off Chen Chuyang's wandering hands.

Every time it's like this, with grabbing and groping; although they are an old married couple, in public Shang Hongxue still feels uncomfortable.

She gave Chen Chuyang a white-eyed glance, waved her little fist, warning him not to think wildly.

"Hahaha."

Seeing this, Chen Chuyang burst into loud laughter.

His eyes looked toward the outside.

"Ming Jianzi, long time no see, rare guest."