Chapter 648: The Tianhuo Alliance Assembly Convenes

Different?

Zhao Ruier heard this, but her furrowed brows did not relax.

However, she still swallowed the Pill in her hand and silently began to refine it.

Not long after.

The refinement of the Pill was complete.

She opened her eyes, a look of deep shock spreading across her face.

This Pill was indeed different.

This Pill not only had medicinal efficacy far exceeding that of Pills of the same level, but it also had no Pill Poison!

This was a legendary Perfect Pill!

She widened her eyes and looked at Wang Jianqiang, "You actually have Perfect Pills on you!"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Perfect Pills are too precious; since there were outsiders present before, it wasn't appropriate to expose them, so I took the worst one."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Zhao Ruier was speechless for a moment.

The worst one?

Even that Pill, within this Tianhuo Alliance, was likely something no one could refine.

If this were heard by those Alchemists in the Tianhuo Alliance.

They would likely die of shame and indignation.

"Try this one again."

Just then, Wang Jianqiang took out another Fourth-tier Intermediate Pill.

Zhao Ruier's expression stirred.

She took the Pill and swallowed it.

After refining the Pill.

When she looked at Wang Jianqiang again, a complex look could not help but appear on her face.

This one was also a Perfect Pill!

It seemed Wang Jianqiang had quite a few Perfect Pills on him!

She was silent for a moment, then said, "Just how great of a fortuitous encounter did you obtain?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled faintly.

With a wave of his palm, hundreds of Jade Bottles appeared before Zhao Ruier, "Supporting you and me to reach Nascent Soul Stage Perfection in a short time is no problem at all."

Zhao Ruier looked at the large pile of Jade Bottles before her, her expression dazed for a moment.

In these Jade Bottles, she sensed an aura similar to the previous two Perfect Pills.

Some were even more potent!

These Pills were indeed more than enough to support two Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivators in cultivating to Nascent Soul Stage Perfection.

After coming back to her senses, she looked at Wang Jianqiang and couldn't help but say, "Perfect Pills are legendary items; what kind of fortuitous encounter did you stumble upon to obtain so many at once!"

Wang Jianqiang waved his hand and put away all the Jade Bottles.

"You don't need to know that for now; you only need to know that I have the ability to fulfill my promise."

"Next, it is time for you to make a decision."

Zhao Ruier frowned, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Li Dabao, I can agree to you, but I want to change the method."

"Oh?"

Wang Jianqiang's expression stirred, a look of interest appearing on his face, "Tell me about it."

Zhao Ruier hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and said slowly, "You said you could help me break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage within half a year."

"So, my idea is very simple..."

"I will be your Personal Maid for half a year, but you must help me break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage within that half year."

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow, "You are willing to be my maid again?"

Zhao Ruier gritted her teeth and nodded, "The premise is that you must fulfill your promise; I don't care how many Pills you consume during this period."

Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile, "Since I, Li, have promised, I will naturally fulfill my commitment."

"However, my requirements for a Personal Maid are quite different from before."

"Are you sure?"

Zhao Ruier did not hesitate and nodded decisively.

Wang Jianqiang nodded, "In that case, let us both swear a Heart Demon Oath."

Zhao Ruier hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

After the two of them made their oaths.

Wang Jianqiang looked over Zhao Ruier's slender and graceful figure and said with a chuckle, "Ruier, now, you may begin your performance."

After Wang Jianqiang and Zhao Ruier walked into the residence, Luo Feng had never left.

His gaze had been fixed firmly on Wang Jianqiang's residence, like a statue.

Days passed one by one.

His eyes gradually became bloodshot.

His hair had long since become disheveled from the wind and sun.

The bloodstains on his lapel had also turned black and dry.

When the seventh day arrived.

The tightly closed door finally opened slowly under his gaze.

Immediately after, two figures walked out from the room.

One of the two had a fat, bulky build and a greasy appearance.

The other had a graceful figure, like a Fairy.

At this moment, that figure resembling a fat pig was affectionately holding the figure who resembled a Fairy.

Seeing Zhao Ruier willingly being held by that fat pig Li Dabao.

Sensing the change in Zhao Ruier's temperament.

He could not help but imagine a scene that made him almost vomit blood.

His body trembled, and he nearly fell to the ground.

He looked at Zhao Ruier with trembling lips, "Ruier, you actually let this fat pig..."

"You are muddled!"

Hearing this voice filled with despair.

Wang Jianqiang and Zhao Ruier paused their steps at the same time.

Only then did they discover Luo Feng.

Seeing Luo Feng's disheveled appearance, Wang Jianqiang felt a wave of oddity in his heart.

This guy wouldn't have been guarding outside the door the whole time, never leaving, would he?

To the side.

Zhao Ruier saw Luo Feng's appearance and could not help but sigh, "Senior Brother Luo, Ruier has already made things clear to you before, why must you be like this?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng immediately snapped back to his senses and said somewhat excitedly, "Ruier, you have no future following this fat pig Li Dabao."

"He merely relied on luck to obtain a small opportunity; even if he can help you quickly break through to Nascent Soul Stage Perfection, so what?"

"With talent like yours and mine, the Nascent Soul Stage is destined not to be the end."

"When you reach the Spirit Transformation Stage, how can he still help you?"

"Only I can help you, and only I am worthy of being your life-long Dao Companion."

"As long as you change your mind now, I can forgive you; you were just momentarily blinded by this dead fat pig, I don't mind."

He truly liked Zhao Ruier.

Zhao Ruier not only had exceptional talent, but her appearance was also the most beautiful among all the female cultivators he had ever seen.

Originally, she was flawless.

Now, although she was stained with a blemish because of this fat pig Li Dabao.

But...

The flaw did not obscure the jade.

She was still his best candidate for a Dao Companion.

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow.

This guy has a big heart; he is practically a Grassland Sacred Body!

He even felt a bit of admiration for the other party.

Zhao Ruier shook her head upon hearing this.

The future?

Who can say for sure what the future holds.

What she wanted was the present.

The path of immortal cultivation is a struggle for life against heaven and earth.

Only by breaking through as quickly as possible can one have more opportunities.

"Senior Brother Luo, you should go. From now on, I have returned to being my master's maid; do not pester me again."

"I do not want my master to misunderstand."

Zhao Ruier's words were like a heavy hammer, smashing fiercely into Luo Feng's chest.

His throat turned sweet, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out.

He regretted it~

He regretted bringing Zhao Ruier to find Li Dabao.

After the Sect Grand Competition ended previously, it was he who had taken the initiative to bring Zhao Ruier here, confidently saying that he would definitely be able to help her trade for the spot in the Heavenly Fire Immortal Gathering that was in Li Dabao's hands.

As a result.

The spot was not obtained, but his future Dao Companion was lost instead!

Wang Jianqiang had soft jade in his arms.

He took a stroll through the Divine Fire Alliance.

It caused quite a sensation.

Nowadays.

The matter of Zhao Ruier drawing a line with Li Dabao and turning to be very close with Luo Feng was long since no secret.

Some people who had a good relationship with Luo Feng even knew that Zhao Ruier had been designated by Luo Feng as his prospective Dao Companion.

And now, what did they see?

Zhao Ruier was actually being openly held in Li Dabao's arms!

Just as the outside world was shaken because Li Dabao and Zhao Ruier had "reconciled".

Wang Jianqiang and Zhao Ruier had already returned to their residence.

Before Wang Jianqiang went out with Zhao Ruier, he had already anticipated the reaction from the outside world.

However, this was exactly what he wanted to see.

Since Luo Feng was looking for trouble.

He would naturally have to fulfill his wish properly.

Just like now.

Luo Feng must be very agitated, right?

……

Luo Feng was indeed very agitated.

After leaving from outside Li Dabao's residence, he had just returned to his own residence, gnashing his teeth.

One friend after another came to visit with strange expressions on their faces.

"Senior Brother Luo, I heard your future Dao Companion was snatched away by Li Dabao?"

When they told Luo Feng the news that was spreading wildly in the outside world.

Only then did Luo Feng know.

That bastard Li Dabao had actually taken Zhao Ruier and paraded her around the entire Ziling Peak as if showing her off.

The fact that he had been cuckolded by Li Dabao had already spread throughout the entire Ziling Peak.

The news even had a tendency to spread to the other six peaks.

At the thought that his reputation was about to spread throughout the entire Divine Fire Alliance and then become a laughingstock for everyone.

His vision went black.

A large mouthful of blood sprayed out, and he fainted directly.

……

In the days that followed.

Wang Jianqiang did not leave his residence again.

As his Personal Maid, Zhao Ruier naturally also moved into his residence.

With things to do during his leisure time from cultivation, the days were no longer dull.

In the blink of an eye.

Five months passed.

With the help of Wang Jianqiang's Pill, Zhao Ruier's cultivation broke through one month early, reaching the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

Afterwards, without waiting for Wang Jianqiang to speak, Zhao Ruier seemed afraid of being abandoned and took the initiative to express her willingness to cooperate long-term.

Regarding this.

Wang Jianqiang nodded with satisfaction and then agreed.

Several days later.

Wang Jianqiang "broke through."

The cultivation he revealed had risen to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

"Perform well and strive to make another breakthrough within half a year."

Wang Jianqiang patted Zhao Ruier and encouraged her.

Zhao Ruier's pretty face flushed, and she left with her clothes.

……

Another half year passed.

Zhao Ruier broke through again, reaching the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

Wang Jianqiang also "broke through" at the right time, reaching the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

At the same time.

Only one month remained until the start of the Heavenly Fire Immortal Gathering.

Because the Immortal Gathering was about to be held.

The top forces participating in the Immortal Gathering arrived one after another.

The Divine Fire Alliance clearly became lively.

Very soon.

The day for the Heavenly Fire Immortal Gathering to be held arrived.

Wang Jianqiang walked out of his residence and came before Ziling Hall.

As the other Disciple from Ziling Peak who had obtained a spot to participate in the Heavenly Fire Immortal Gathering.

Luo Feng had already arrived early.

Upon seeing Wang Jianqiang, a flash of crimson red immediately surged in his eyes.

"Li Dabao!"

He clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling.

Ever since Wang Jianqiang snatched Zhao Ruier away, his reputation had been completely ruined.

No matter where he went, he would attract strange looks.

In order to vent his anger.

He had thought of countless ways to kill Li Dabao.

But they all died in the cradle.

Because after that bastard moved in with Zhao Ruier, he simply stopped leaving his house!

He had absolutely no opportunity to make a move.

The two of them holed up in the residence, what could they be doing...

He could know without even thinking!

Every time he thought about how his once-perfect Dao Companion had been snatched away, and was now staying with something like a fat pig.

His heart couldn't help but ache with piercing pain.

If looks could kill, Wang Jianqiang would probably have died countless times by now.

Sensing Luo Feng's gaze, which was filled with malice.

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

A warm smile spread across his face, and as if he hadn't noticed Luo Feng's expression, he greeted him enthusiastically.

"Morning, Senior Brother Luo."

"As expected of our Ziling Peak's Big Senior Brother, you strive to be first in everything you do."

"Tsk tsk, unlike me, a junior brother who lacks self-control."

"I've just been fooling around with Ruier during this time, and almost forgot the time the Immortal Gathering starts."

"Luckily, Ruier has a good memory and reminded me in time."

"It's rare that she can still remember this matter amidst her busy schedule."

Wang Jianqiang's tone was easygoing.

It was as if he were chatting about daily life with a good friend.

But to Luo Feng's ears.

This easygoing tone was like a knife, constantly stabbing into his chest.

Making him almost suffocate.

"Your mother's—"

Whoosh~

Just as Luo Feng was about to lose control.

A sound of something piercing through the air suddenly arrived.

"The Peak Master and the others are here."

Wang Jianqiang jumped back a step and hurriedly pointed toward the sky.

Luo Feng's expression froze.

He took a deep breath.

He glared fiercely at Wang Jianqiang, then looked over.

In this short moment.

The Ziling Peak Master and several high-level members of Ziling Peak had already flown above the two of them.

"You two, follow."

The Ziling Peak Master looked down at the two of them, then flew toward Lingxiao Peak.

Luo Feng glared fiercely at Wang Jianqiang and flew out.

Wang Jianqiang grinned and followed at the very back in a good mood.

The upper section of Lingxiao Peak.

Surrounded by white clouds, it was like a fairyland.

On a vast Square, jade platforms were floating in the air one by one.

At a glance, there were thirteen platforms in total.

They represented the thirteen factions, including the Divine Fire Alliance, participating in this Immortal Gathering.

Wang Jianqiang followed behind the Ziling Peak Master and landed on a platform in the center.

The platform was very spacious.

Even if it held a hundred people, it wouldn't be crowded at all.

At the very front of the platform were three rows of seats.

Among them, the first row had only a single seat.

A middle-aged man in red robes was sitting upright upon it.

"General Alliance Leader."

The Ziling Peak Master bowed slightly to the red-robed man in greeting, then took a seat in the second row.

As for the Ziling Peak high-level members behind her, they sat in the third row.

Wang Jianqiang and Luo Feng came to the area behind the three rows of seats.

They stood together with Ruan Haoxuan and the other eight disciples from the top ten of the Sect Grand Competition.

After Wang Jianqiang stood still, he calmly looked at the Divine Fire Alliance General Alliance Leader in front.

An Integration Stage Perfection cultivator.

His cultivation was the same as the other seven Alliance Leaders.

However.

Since he was the General Alliance Leader of this Divine Fire Alliance, and the other seven Alliance Leaders were so respectful toward him.

It stood to reason that his strength should far exceed the other seven Alliance Leaders.

Afterward, he looked at the other twelve stone platforms.

On every stone platform, there was an Integration Stage Perfection level cultivator leading the team.

And every faction brought ten young disciples.

Which meant that the disciples from all the sects present added up to a total of one hundred and thirty.

And those who can receive the rewards of the Divine Fire Alliance are one hundred people.

This ratio...

Is very high!

Originally, he was still agonizing over how he could obtain a top one hundred ranking with the Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivation he had displayed, without exposing too much.

Now it seems, it does not appear to be too difficult.