My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 143 Injury

Chapter 143 Injury
Reaching the eighth level of Qi Refining already makes one a rare expert.

They can thrive in most places.

Especially chivalrous figures like Nangong Cheng deserve even more respect and are even more popular.

For businessmen, however...

There are even greater benefits to befriending such chivalrous people.

then,

After Nangong Cheng resolved the matter and had the group of enemies and aggrieved parties agree to dismember the corpses of the Three Demons of Blood Slaughter, allowing each to take their share home to offer as a sacrifice to their tragically deceased relatives,

Nangong Cheng, who originally planned to leave directly, was persuaded to stay by Si Houqing and other business owners who did business in Dawan Village, and they invited him to the evening banquet.

He didn't actually want to stay too long or get involved in too many things.

But Shen Changchuan, who was standing to the side at the time, also spoke up to persuade them to stay.

The benefactor spoke,

And thinking of this great kindness, which he has yet to repay,

Therefore, Nangong City had no choice but to remain.

"It's actually nothing."

At the dinner,
Several business owners took turns offering toasts, and during their casual conversation, when the topic turned to how the Three Bloodthirsty Demons had fostered closer relationships, someone asked how Nangong Cheng had gotten involved with those three beasts.
Nangong Cheng also showed a wry smile.

"I was just passing by when I saw cultivators slaughtering a village of mortals, seemingly using the blood and energy of those mortals to refine something."

"At that time, the entire village of over a thousand people, regardless of age, all fell into pools of blood."

"I couldn't stand their behavior, so I took action. But I never expected that the three of them were the infamous Blood Slaughter Demons, and that they also possessed the extremely strange Blood Fiend Gourd. In the end, I was injured by them and had to flee."

Having said that,

Nangong Cheng coughed violently a few times, his somewhat sunken face pale, and at the same time, a bitter smile appeared on his face.
"Actually, whether I lose or not doesn't really matter. There are plenty of strong people in this world. I, Nangong Cheng, am far from being invincible, nor am I someone who can't accept defeat."

"But the trouble is that we were defeated by those three beasts. Not only were we left with indelible injuries, but after that battle, the reputation of those three soared, which in turn dampened the spirits of many righteous people."

"As a result, the three of them became increasingly arrogant and their mischief intensified, which was entirely my fault!"

Nangong Cheng let out a long sigh.

"Instead of saving the person, it caused even greater consequences."

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, there's no need to blame yourself. You've already done very well."

"If it were anyone else, they would probably just stand by and watch, let alone offer any help."

"Yes, most cultivators would just stand by and watch, thinking that these are mere mortals and have no connection with them. Only you, Hero Nangong, would actually go to save them. In this respect, Hero Nangong has already surpassed countless others."

Shen Changchuan stood aside, listening to the chatter without interrupting.

He admired Nangong Cheng's chivalrous act.

A thought did flash through my mind.
So, when Si Houqing introduced the Blood Slaughtering Three Demons to him, the Qi Refining Eighth Level cultivator who was injured by the Blood Fiend Gourd was none other than Nangong Cheng in front of him?

Therefore,
The reason why Nangong Cheng looked so pale, thin, and with sunken eyes was because the power of the Blood Fiend Gourd had left indelible damage in his body, which would eventually ruin his path to immortality.
But little did they know,

What kind of injury is this?

Can the Blood Fiend Gourd be used to solve this?

Shen Changchuan pondered to himself.

And when his thoughts were unleashed,
Someone in the audience spoke up again:
"I heard that Fellow Daoist Nangong suffered indelible injuries from the Blood Slaughtering Three Demons, damaging his foundation. I have a top-grade Rejuvenation Pill here; I wonder if it can be of any use?"

"I also have a high-grade Qi-replenishing pill. If Hero Nangong needs it, just say so. Although we cannot personally slay demons and eliminate evil, we can still afford to provide some pills."

The members of several chambers of commerce spoke one after another.

As someone at the eighth level of Qi Refining, his past acts of chivalry are worthy of trust.

If they could establish a friendship with them, that would be ideal. Especially for businessmen like them.

Their friendship has become even more important.

Nangong Cheng shook his head, clutched his chest, and said with a wry smile:

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need to be so polite."

"My injury is caused by the blood evil power left in my body, like a maggot clinging to my bone. Not only can it not be removed with ordinary power, but it also devours my magic power and medicinal power."

"Over the years, I have tried countless times, but none of them have succeeded. Instead, they have only made it grow stronger."

"I have completely given up on this thing."

Feeling the burning, constant reminder of the strange power within his body, Nangong Cheng sighed.

Over the years,
He also has some connections.
I know cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and even those at the peak of the ninth level.

Even true cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage can offer some insights.

He personally visited even larger chambers of commerce, such as the Wanling Pavilion in Qingcheng.

But even after exhausting all his connections, there was still no way to resolve the issue.

Nangong Cheng did not believe that such a small place could possibly cure his illness.

of course,

Everyone meant well.

So Nangong Cheng simply forced out the magical power that was suspected of being mixed with the bloodthirsty power.

This allowed everyone to experience it.

"The bloodthirsty power has actually become entangled with the magical power?"

"Not only that, that bloodthirsty power has an extremely strong corrosive effect. As the magic power circulates throughout the body, it will likely continuously erode the meridians in the dantian!"

"Sigh, they're so troublesome. In that case, even a second-tier elixir like the Evil-Repelling Pill probably won't be very effective!"

Although none of the people present were masters of alchemy or medicine...
However, due to their daily cultivation practices, cultivators have a considerable understanding of the human body's dantian meridians and internal magical power.

Therefore, when they sensed that the bloodthirsty energy was deeply intertwined with their own magical power,
It can already be confirmed that

This kind of illness is practically a death sentence!
Everyone looked at each other,

Clearly, there is no way to deal with this; we are all helpless.

"I'm sorry, we were overconfident."

One of the business guild leaders sincerely apologized to Nangong Cheng.

Even for them, who are well-informed,

There was absolutely no way to resolve it.

Seeing this scene,
Nangong Cheng gave a bitter laugh and then downed a glass of wine in silence.

Too,

There was no hope to begin with.

What am I still hoping for?

But at this moment,