Poison Cultivation

Upon hearing the words "can solve," Li Chongyun's face immediately lit up with joy.

Xiao Qiyun and the other alchemists were also excited, their eyes burning with anticipation, hoping he would prescribe a remedy immediately.

Even Li Ruosheng on the stretcher seemed to have a renewed sense of life in her eyes, looking around with a hazy hope.

Only the man with the eight-character mustache remained skeptical, but he refrained from making any further sarcastic remarks.

Chen Luo, after all, dared to taste the poison himself without changing his expression, which shows that he does have some real skill.

Li Chongyun clasped his hands and said:

"Fellow Daoist Chen, please tell me what medicinal herbs you require! My Li family will spare no effort to find them for you!"

Chen Luo nodded slightly and said slowly:

"The prescription I use is called the Heart-Relieving Decoction. It mainly uses the glands of the Blue Phosphorus Jellyfish as a guide, supplemented by three ingredients: Wild Wave Flower, Ice Soul Lotus Petal, and Clear Moss Bamboo Shavings."

Upon hearing this, Li Chongyun was initially delighted, but then his brows furrowed slightly:

"Wild Waves, Ice Lotus Petals, and Clear Moss Bamboo Shoots—my Li family warehouse still has some left over; it won't be difficult to gather them all."

However, the main ingredient, the glands of the blue phosphorus jellyfish...

Chen Luo smiled faintly, his tone resolute:

"As the saying goes, the one who tied the knot must untie it. Since Miss Li has been poisoned by the blue jellyfish, we need to use its venom glands as the main medicine to fight poison with poison, so as to remove the poison and cleanse the meridians without leaving any future troubles."

His words were calm and composed, and his demeanor was unperturbed. Coupled with his previous experience of tasting the poison himself, the entire Li family was already convinced of his sincerity, and no one doubted the truth of his words.

Li Chongyun was anxious to save Li Ruosheng, and quickly gave the following instructions:

"In that case, quickly send a few men to the sea to capture the Blue Phosphorus Jellyfish."

As soon as he finished speaking, he expected someone to carry it out immediately. However, the servant was speechless, hesitant to speak, and remained standing still.

Seeing this, Li Chongyun couldn't help but shout angrily:

"Time is of the essence, what are you waiting for?"

The servant boy, with a mournful face, stammered:

"The Sanxia Sect has conscripted all its disciples to assist in coastal defense, and now... now... I'm afraid there's no one left to use."

After he finished speaking, the crowd fell silent once again.

Everyone realized that coastal defense was the top priority at this moment, and compared to that, Li Ruosheng's life was just a trivial matter.

"What...what should we do?"

The alchemists looked at each other with furrowed brows and puzzled expressions.

Li Ruosheng looked utterly desperate and tears streamed down her face.

At this critical moment, Li Chongyun, with a somber face, pondered and said:

"Since there is no one available, so be it, I will take your place."

"How can this be! Elder Li is already old and has no experience in combat. How can he risk his life?"

The alchemists held hands, tugged at each other's sleeves, and even the Li family members who had carried the person forward stepped forward to stop them.

Li Chongyun is a first-grade high-level alchemist. It is extremely difficult for a family to cultivate an alchemist.

To put it bluntly, I would rather see Li Ruosheng die than have anything happen to Old Master Li.

"But if I don't go, who can take on this great responsibility?"

Old Li looked at the group of younger members of the Li family. The experts had all been conscripted, and those who remained were either at the first or second level of Qi Refining.

These people are really not up to the task.

Seeing this, Xiao Qiyuan couldn't help but say:

"Then let me go. I am at the tenth level of Qi Refining, and I believe I still have some Dao power."

Someone volunteered, and Li Chongyun's worries eased, turning his sorrow into joy.

"Brother Xiao is thorough in his work. It would be best if you could take charge. However, the beast tide is raging, and I'm afraid you alone might not be able to handle it."

He then looked at the other alchemists, who were all outsiders and were treated with great respect by the Li family. Now was the time for them to contribute.

However, the expected enthusiastic participation did not materialize; several alchemists stammered and looked timid.

One person said:

"Fellow Daoist Li, we entrusted our protection to the Li family in order to ensure our own safety. How can we risk our lives now?"

"Yes," the other person nodded.

"Although we are usually offered sacrifices, we never refuse to refine elixirs and make medicines for the Li family."

Now, not only is the situation dangerous, but it has also exceeded the scope of the contract. We regret that we cannot comply.

Everyone was eager to refuse and refused to go, their fear drawing angry glares from the disciples surnamed Li.

Unfortunately, no matter how angry they were, the alchemists were right. Other people's lives are lives, and their lives are lives too. Why should they risk their lives for others?

In this situation, no one can force it. Li Chongyun sighed and looked at the mustache again.

Noticing the gaze, the man with the mustache stiffened, turned his head, and snorted:

"Why are you looking at me? If you don't go, and he doesn't go, do you expect me to go?"

If I have to risk my life, then this offering is better left undone.

After saying this, he strode away and turned to leave.

After he left, the others dared not face Li Chongyun's gaze.

Seeing their expressions, Chen Luo shifted his gaze slightly and said loudly:

"If Elder Li trusts me, I, Chen, am willing to personally go to find the Blue Phosphorus Jellyfish and bring back its glands."

Li Chongyun was already disappointed, but unexpectedly, a glimmer of hope appeared, filling him with both surprise and joy, and he blurted out:

"Is Fellow Daoist Chen's statement true?"

Chen Luo nodded slightly and continued, "However, I have another request."

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely!"

"I need Blood-Boiling Dragon Eye Fruit for my alchemy; the Li family must provide me with one hundred!"

Upon hearing this, the Li family disciples in the hall instantly changed color, and even the guest alchemists showed surprise and doubt.

The Blood-Boiling Longan Fruit is a poisonous fruit that the Li family has treasured and monopolized for generations. It has always been kept secret and never shown to anyone. Even the alchemists worshipped in the clan are not allowed to use it easily.

Chen Luo immediately demanded the fruit, as if he were reaching out to threaten the very foundation of the Li family.

The members of the Li family in the hall felt a chill run down their spines, and their faces showed reluctance.

Li Chongyun also stared at Chen Luo, his eyes gleaming as he looked him up and down.

The yield of Blood Boiling Longan Fruit is extremely high, and he could easily produce a hundred, but if this were to be leaked today, the Li family's monopoly would be broken in the future.

It concerned the interests of his family, and he simply could not agree to it.

He could only hesitate and say:

"I can't make that decision myself. Let me contact the head of the family and ask him what I can do. What do you think?"

Chen Luo nodded and waited quietly in place.

Before long,

Li Chongyun returned, his expression serious.

"The master wishes to speak with fellow Daoists in person; would it be possible for us to meet here?"

Chen Luo readily agreed and went with Li Chongyun to a secret room.

The secret room was not large. In the middle was a table covered with a clean red cloth, and a bronze mirror was placed on it.

In the mirror, the image of a dignified man with a wide mouth and square face was displayed.

Li Chongyun explained:

"This is a mirror that allows the reflection to be exchanged with another mirror within a range of three hundred miles."

After saying that, he pointed to the figure in the mirror:

"This is Li Ya, the head of my Li family. He is currently guarding the west coast against the beast tide. Fellow Daoist, you can speak directly with him."

Chen Luo stared at the mirror, surprised that there were such convenient methods in the cultivation world.

At this moment, Li Ya in the mirror said:

"Elder Li, please wait outside for a moment. I need to speak with this fellow Daoist alone."

Li Chongyun agreed and left the secret room.

In the blink of an eye, only Chen Luo and a mirror remained in the room.

Then Li Ya's stern voice rang out:

"Fellow Daoist, who exactly sent you to covet my Li family's longan fruit? Aren't you afraid of death?"