Chapter 50: Throw it all away!

Sun Lie opened his mouth slightly after hearing this, and only after a long while did he shake his head: "Very few."

"In that case, the true value of the Lava Immortal Palace lies not in the mechanism art inheritance, but in the foundation-building cultivation method for the three gates and three dantians?"

Fei Si nodded: "The City Lord is far-sighted; how can we speculate at will?"

"Mechanism art has always been a niche among niches in the hundred arts of cultivation since ancient times. What is there worth pursuing?"

"Such a Three Sects foundation-building cultivation method is the most valuable treasure!"

Sun Lie nodded and sighed: "So that's how it is."

Meng Chong clenched his fists, his fighting spirit ignited: "I must obtain the Three Sects' cultivation method and concurrently cultivate the upper, middle, and lower three dantians!"

"I can't wait. Elder Sun, tell me quickly, how can I use Galloping Thunder to help dissipate my cultivation?"

Sun Lie laughed: "It's very simple."

"After this battle, you should be able to actively control Galloping Thunder."

"At that time, when you dissipate your cultivation, simultaneously activate Galloping Thunder, and you can accelerate this process."

"The Galloping Thunder talent has a wide range of uses; not only for dissipating cultivation, but it can also accelerate when you are accumulating magic power."

"In fierce battles, it can help you increase thunder-attribute power and restrain yin-attribute opponents."

"Ordinary cultivators have to cultivate divine abilities step by step from their natal spells. You possess the immortal talent Galloping Thunder, which is equivalent to a divine ability seed. If you grow step by step, it can be transformed into a divine ability!"

"There are other applications; you can slowly experience and explore them in the future."

"However, be careful; this talent consumes your three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit, and must not be abused without limit."

Meng Chong said "oh" and cupped his hands in thanks.

Sun Lie looked at Fei Si again: "That Han Ming came to spy on me time and again, obsessed with the Phoenix Soul Blood Fragrance Pill."

"I previously tolerated her privately, not pursuing it too much, because I was wary that she was a member of the Soul-Eater Sect."

"This time, she actually wanted to take my life. I am now a life-and-death enemy with her!"

"On those six Phoenix Soul Blood Fragrance Pills, I added a layer of odorless medicinal fragrance. As long as I refine a bottle of pills, after you take them, you will be able to smell that medicinal fragrance."

"Following the medicinal fragrance, you will be able to track the Phoenix Soul Blood Fragrance Pill! Even if it is taken by a cultivator, as long as it is not detected or cracked, you will be able to smell it within a few months."

Although Sun Lie is rough and unconventional, he has walked the cultivation world for so many years and is no pushover.

In fact, how could someone who can set a trap to stimulate Meng Chong's nature lack strategy?

Fei Si nodded, changing his previous attitude, and bowed: "As expected of a master alchemist. It was my misunderstanding before; please forgive me."

For a dignified Jin Dan to bow to a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator like this actually made Sun Lie hold him in higher regard.

Sun Lie was also an old hand in the world, nodded slightly, and no longer mocked Fei Si, but praised him with deep meaning: "City Lord Fire Persimmon has a good subordinate."

After dividing the spoils, Sun Lingtong bid farewell to the young guest Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo's voice was hoarse, his expression indifferent: "Elder Sun, this time it's thanks to your help. I will keep this favor in my heart."

Sun Lingtong laughed: "Hey, brother, will you consider my previous proposal again?"

"Join the Non-Empty Sect?" Ning Zhuo shook his head, "I have no interest."

In Ning Zhuo's view: he is of the Ning family, he is of the righteous path, and he is plotting for the Lava Immortal Palace; why would he want to throw himself into the demonic path when he has a good life?

Although strictly speaking, the Non-Empty Sect cannot yet be counted as a demonic sect, it is definitely an evil sect.

Sun Lingtong also shook his head: "But you are just suitable to join my sect."

This remark made Ning Zhuo's heart stir slightly.

He associated it with his speculation in the Lava Immortal Palace; he likely hid a talent, and this talent was superior to Early Wisdom.

Ning Zhuo probed: "I heard that the Non-Empty Sect likes to recruit cultivation seeds with hand-related talents. For example, Stealing Fragrance and Stealing Jade Hand, Void Displacement Hand, Flowing Light Weaving Shadow Hand, Seven-Trick Hand, Cloud-Piercing Hand, etc."

"Could it be that I have this kind of talent, which is why you, Elder Sun, have always valued me?"

Sun Lingtong shook his head: "I am not the reception elder in the sect; how could I tell?"

"I think your nature is naturally that of a demonic path person."

Ning Zhuo's tone sank: "Don't make such jokes in the future."

Sun Lingtong stared and shouted: "Don't disbelieve me; these eyes of mine are the most accurate at judging people."

"Enough." Ning Zhuo interrupted.

Sun Lingtong said "heh": "Fine. How should we handle these stolen pills?"

Ning Zhuo said: "Capturing Han Ming alive was my true goal. These pills are hot to the touch; let's just dispose of them all."

"I don't believe that Sun Lie, having been spied on by Han Ming multiple times, didn't do anything to the pills."

Sun Lingtong gave a thumbs up: "Brother, you are as cautious as ever. However, is it a pity to dispose of them all?"

"According to the methods of my Non-Empty Sect, as long as you give me some time to test, even the most secret backhand can be detected."

"After all, that Sun Lie is only at the peak of Foundation Establishment."

Ning Zhuo shook his head: "I strongly advise against you doing that."

"This time, we accidentally ran into Meng Chong. He is the grandson of a Nascent Soul, and our actions could very likely be interpreted as a plot against Meng Chong."

"I'm afraid Fei Si has already started investigating us."

"Time is tight, and it won't allow you to test slowly. Being cautious is the right thing to do; dispose of all these pills immediately!" Ning Zhuo emphasized again.

Sun Lingtong patted his chest and nodded: "You're right; I still want to continue staying in Fire Persimmon Immortal City."

"But, how to dispose of them?"

Ning Zhuo snorted: "Isn't that simple? Throw them directly into the Fire Persimmon Forest."

Sun Lingtong was stunned, then his eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands in praise: "Wonderful, wonderful, truly wonderful!"

Bidding farewell to Sun Lingtong, Ning Zhuo took the spoils and returned to the underground base.

In the dark underground prison.

A basin of cold water was splashed onto Han Ming's face.

Han Ming lowered her head, eyes closed tightly, not moving.

The young guest Ning Zhuo let out a hoarse cold laugh: "Stop pretending, Han Ming. You regained consciousness half a cup of tea ago."

Han Ming gritted her teeth, suddenly opened her eyes, her murderous intent and hatred undisguised: "You actually dared to rob the robbers!"

"I am a disciple of the Soul-Eater Sect; think about the consequences if you kill me!"

Ning Zhuo sighed in his heart: he wanted to hide himself, work hard in secret, and conquer the Lava Immortal Palace, without ever thinking of offending a major demonic sect.

But there was no other way.

In his current situation, he could only bite the bullet and move forward; taking a step back—no, even slowing down a step—meant an abyss, a disaster from which there was no recovery.

"Even a rabbit will bite when pushed to the limit, let alone a person."

There was no need to vent the helplessness in his heart.

Ning Zhuo looked at Han Ming, staring at her quietly.

Han Ming felt her hair stand on end from Ning Zhuo's stare.

She gradually misunderstood, her expression softened, putting on a weak posture of having no choice but to compromise for the sake of survival: "Fine, I admit defeat this time. If you let me go, I promise to do anything for you." ===== CHAPTER 51 =====