Chapter 1047: The Problem of the Inner Demon

Wang Jianqiang sighed, "You don't know my situation, brother, so it is understandable; I was too impulsive before."

As he spoke, Wang Jianqiang paused, then continued, "You may not know, brother, but I have actually inherited an extremely unique Alchemy Technique."

"This Alchemy Technique has an astonishing speed of progress, but it has one fatal flaw."

"That is, it places extreme importance on one's state of mind; otherwise, not only will it affect the success rate of Alchemy, but it is also easy to trigger an Inner Demon."

"You taking those Medicinal Herbs back now indeed won't affect the success rate of the Alchemy, but it will cause an Inner Demon for me."

"You must know that I have a Five Elements Spiritual Root, right, brother?"

"The Heavenly Tribulation for a Five Elements Spiritual Root Cultivator is already powerful; even if my Inner Demon doesn't manifest normally, Tribulation Transcendence is already extremely difficult."

"If an Inner Demon breeds in my heart, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation will surely skyrocket, and by then, I fear death will be certain."

Upon hearing this, Xuanyi was stunned.

Among his two Disciples, one was a Five Elements Spiritual Root Cultivator, and they died under the Heavenly Tribulation.

How could he not know the power of the Heavenly Tribulation for a Five Elements Spiritual Root Cultivator?

It's just that...

The Alchemy Technique that Wang Jianqiang spoke of was truly somewhat bizarre.

He seriously suspected that Wang Jianqiang was talking nonsense.

But he also felt that what this kid said actually had some logic to it.

Wang Jianqiang was not only an Eighth-Rank Alchemist, but his talent in Alchemy and cultivation was also quite astonishing.

His future achievements would be limitless.

Moreover, he was the bridge between the Immortal Abandoned Land and the Beast Taming Sect, the Sacred Palace, and the Ancient God Palace.

If an accident were to happen to him, not only might the Immortal Abandoned Land lose a future top-tier local powerhouse.

Would the allies of the Immortal Abandoned Land still form an alliance with the Immortal Abandoned Land?

Thinking of this.

Xuanyi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately abandoned the idea of asking for the Medicinal Herbs back.

He nodded with a serious expression, "So that's how it is. It was my rashness, brother. Since that is the case, I won't take those Medicinal Herbs."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head upon hearing this, "Things have reached this point; you just giving up on asking for the Medicinal Herbs can no longer solve the problem, brother."

Xuanyi was taken aback and hesitated, "Brother, what do you mean by this? Why don't I quite understand?"

Wang Jianqiang sighed, "I have always treated you as a true relative, brother, yet you are haggling with me over some insignificant Medicinal Herbs..."

"Although I know you have your own difficulties, brother, this matter has ultimately hurt my heart."

"If this matter cannot be resolved, I fear it will eventually still give rise to an Inner Demon."

Xuanyi was dazed, a look of suspicion flashing in his eyes, "Brother, you aren't joking with me, are you? Why hasn't this happened before?"

"I hadn't practiced this Alchemy Technique before," Wang Jianqiang said with a calm demeanor.

Xuanyi's expression stiffened, and he was silent for a moment, "How can it be resolved?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered carefully for a moment and said, "Give me another fifty portions of that previous Medicinal Herb."

Damn it!

Upon hearing this, Xuanyi's face turned black instantly.

The hell?

So not only did he fail to get back a single stalk of the Medicinal Herbs, but he also had to cough up fifty more portions?

"You aren't trying to scam me, are you, kid?"

Xuanyi glared at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of suspicion, gritting his teeth.

Wang Jianqiang was startled, his expression filled with grief and indignation, "So in your heart, brother, I am actually such a petty person."

"Forget it, since you don't want to give them, then so be it, brother."

"Isn't it just an Inner Demon? I, Wang Jianqiang, will bear it alone."

After finishing, Wang Jianqiang angrily flicked his sleeves and turned to walk toward the door.

Xuanyi watched Wang Jianqiang's back, his expression flickering.

Was what this kid said true or false?

It would be fine if it were false, but what if it were true?

If this kid really developed an Inner Demon because of this and perished in the Heavenly Tribulation...

Wang Jianqiang walked outward step by step, appearing to walk with extreme firmness, but he was also muttering to himself in his heart.

Why hasn't this old guy opened his mouth to call him back yet?

Could it be that he has really been seen through by this old guy?

Both of them were muttering in their hearts; one stood motionless, while the other walked outward indignantly.

Creak~

Until Wang Jianqiang pulled open the door, no voice had come from behind him.

Could it be that he asked for too much, and this old guy really can't afford it?

Wang Jianqiang guessed secretly in his heart.

He was just about to stop his steps and appropriately reduce some "mental damages" to test the old guy's stance.

"Wait."

Suddenly, Xuanyi's voice came from behind.

Wang Jianqiang felt a surge of joy and stopped his steps.

He turned to look at Xuanyi without changing his expression, "Is there anything else, brother?"

His tone sounded normal, but if one listened carefully, one could hear a trace of dissatisfaction within it.

Xuanyi was an old fox; how could he not hear the hidden emotions in Wang Jianqiang's tone?

His expression flickered, and he laughed heartily, "Little brother, your elder brother was just joking with you earlier; you didn't take it seriously, did you?"

"How could I, your elder brother, not know your character, little brother?"

"You have always been an honest man of few words, little brother; how could you possibly swindle me?"

Wang Jianqiang's expression softened, "Really?"

"Of course it's true."

Xuanyi nodded with a smile, "It's just fifty more portions of materials; although I, your elder brother, am not exactly wealthy, since you have asked, little brother, never mind fifty portions—even if it were seventy or a hundred, I would not hesitate for even half a second."

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up, "Since that's the case, then let's make it a hundred portions."

Slap~

Xuanyi gave himself a hard slap across the face.

Damn it~

I forgot this brat has no shame.

Why is my mouth so cheap?

His expression turned stiff, "Little brother, we agreed on fifty portions just now; how did it change again?"

Wang Jianqiang sighed, "It's because you didn't explain clearly in time, elder brother. Because of that misunderstanding just now, the hurt in my heart has grown even more; fifty portions of Medicinal Herb are no longer enough to fill the void."

Xuanyi's mouth twitched, "Little brother, I am really not joking with you this time; I truly cannot produce that many."

Wang Jianqiang frowned, "How many can you produce?"

"Fifty-one portions," Xuanyi said dryly.

He only added one portion?

Is this old bastard dreaming?

"That's a bit low," Wang Jianqiang sighed, "This quantity is hard to solve my Inner Demon problem."

Xuanyi's expression showed a struggle, "I will go borrow from other factions; perhaps I can scrape together sixty portions. That is already the limit."

Wang Jianqiang frowned, "Elder brother, the more you provide, the lower the chance of my Inner Demon growing. You wouldn't want to have spent so many resources only to fail to help me suppress the growth of my Inner Demon, would you?"

Xuanyi's brow twitched, and after a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Seventy portions; this is truly the limit. If that won't do, then don't blame your elder brother."

"I really cannot produce any more."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang reckoned it was about enough, so he sighed and nodded, "Seventy portions it is, then."

"If I supplement it with some Secret Technique, it should barely be enough to solve the Inner Demon problem."