Joining Tiandao Company: Starting by mending a zombie world

"Buzz..."

The pure Yang Qi trembled slightly as soon as it left the body.

It then transformed into gilded flames in the air, seeping into the core of the fire-gathering talisman burning at the bottom of the alchemy furnace.

The alchemy furnace emitted a deep resonance.

The pale purple medicinal liquid inside the furnace transformed into a misty purple aura under the blessing of pure Yang Qi.

Lin Fengjiao kept a close eye on the changes in the alchemy furnace. After about three incense sticks' worth of time, she quickly whispered a reminder:

"Chu Da, quickly water the Yin Spring!"

"Alright, Uncle-Master!" Yu Chuda had been waiting by the side with the gourd in his hand, upon hearing Lin Fengjiao's words.

Immediately uncork the gourd and pour the pale silver Yin Spring from it onto the outer wall of the alchemy furnace.

"Sizzle—"

Large plumes of white steam rose, while the swirling purple vapor inside the furnace contracted at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Lin Fengjiao swiftly formed hand seals and shouted, "Kan and Li in harmony, dragon and tiger returning to the cauldron—condense the elixir!"

A muffled sound suddenly rang out from inside the alchemy furnace, and all the purple energy and medicinal fragrance gradually gathered and condensed.

When there was no more sound from inside the furnace, Lin Fengjiao nodded to Yu Chuda.

Yu Chuda quickly grabbed an iron chain attached to the top of the furnace and pulled it upwards with all his might.

Rumbling--

The moment the top of the furnace was opened, a rich aroma of medicine wafted out.

Immediately, seven round pills, exuding a powerful vitality and spiritual energy, came into view of the three.

"It's done!"

Lin Fengjiao breathed a sigh of relief, took out a jade bottle from her bosom, and carefully put five ginseng-tonifying pills into the bottle.

The remaining two were left for Chu Sheng and Yu Chuda:

"These two pills can strengthen your foundation and nourish your vital energy, equivalent to three years of arduous cultivation. You should take them first."

"Tonight, we will meditate and regulate our breathing to refine the medicinal power. Tomorrow, we will return to the Ren residence together."

"Hehe, this is great!" Chu Sheng and Yu Chuda exchanged a delighted look and, without any hesitation, each took one.

The elixir entered the abdomen and transformed into a warm current that swept through the limbs and bones.

The drop of golden-red true qi in his dantian swelled slightly, and warm energy seeped from every pore of his body.

There's no time limit for spiritual practice; a night passes much faster than expected.

As a rooster crowed, Chu Sheng grunted and slowly opened his eyes, a flash of golden-red light appearing briefly in them.

He was delighted to look inward at his dantian and found that the drop of true qi had not only grown larger, but its color had also become deeper.

My meridians felt as if they had been cleansed, becoming more unobstructed and resilient, and I couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.

"This ginseng tonic is indeed extraordinary."

Beside him, Yu Chuda also finished his meditation and stood up, looking refreshed.

"Junior brother, I feel my cultivation has improved considerably!"

Lin Fengjiao seemed to have calculated the time when the two woke up, and walked in at that moment, casually handing Chu Sheng a small cloth bag:

"Inside are the ginseng slices I've prepared, and a portion of the *Taishang Danjing* that I've compiled."

"Study this carefully when you have time, so that you won't waste precious medicines when you come across them in the future."

Chu Sheng and Yu Chuda quickly stood up, bowed, and thanked him.

"Alright, get ready to leave." Lin Fengjiao turned to leave, then stopped and added.

"By the way, don't mention the pill refining incident last night to outsiders. Especially Ren Fa, although he loves his daughter dearly, his character... we still need to be wary of him."

Chu Sheng and Yu Chuda exchanged a glance, both of them looking serious.

The three of them tidied up the alchemy room and put away the remaining medicinal herbs before leaving the mortuary and heading towards the Ren residence.

……

As dawn broke, the three of them walked to the main street of Renjia Town.

Although it was early morning, the streets were already bustling with people, and breakfast stalls were steaming.

Just then, a newsboy ran out from the street corner, waving a newspaper. His childish yet sharp voice rang out loudly in the slightly noisy street:

"Breaking news! Breaking news! Nine days ago, the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki!"

"The death toll from the explosion itself and within that year is estimated to be between 7 and 14!"

"Japan is no longer able to fight, and the Japanese Emperor announces acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and unconditional surrender!"

The shout was like a thunderclap, startling everyone on the street into a sudden silence.

"What?! They surrendered?!"

"Really?! The Japanese surrendered?!"

"It's dawn! It's finally dawn!"

……

The newsboy was instantly overwhelmed by the excited crowd, his newspapers were snatched away, and coins rained down into his arms.

Lin Fengjiao and her two companions stopped on the street, watching the ecstatic expressions of the crowd.

Yu Chuda was taken aback at first, then became excited: "Atomic bomb... what is that... America is really powerful."

Lin Fengjiao's expression, however, was far more complex. His brows were furrowed, and he murmured softly:

"Such power is beyond human capability; it is almost divine punishment."

His keen perception as a cultivator allowed him to instantly grasp the unheard-of words "atomic bomb," which stirred up a storm in his heart and even gave rise to an indescribable chill.

And Chu Sheng!

As a time traveler, he understood better than anyone what the "atomic bomb" meant.

But because he was a time traveler, he understood even better that the United States' intervention at this time was not motivated by any kindness or benevolence.

They just want a piece of the pie.

Even without the United States, China will still be China, and victory will be inevitable.

Moreover, not only can we win, but we can win even more thoroughly!

"Uncle-Master?" Yu Chuda asked, puzzled as he saw the two men remain silent, their expressions deep as they gazed at the revelers.

Lin Fengjiao withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath, and smiled, saying, "This is a joyous occasion, worthy of a hearty toast."

"However... the Japanese surrender may not necessarily stop their malicious intent towards China."

Chu Sheng nodded in agreement: "The Japanese have surrendered, but only at the military and government levels."

"The Nine Chrysanthemums faction, ninjas, and other Japanese sorcerers will not give up. They will definitely take this opportunity to plant spies and leave contingency plans in preparation for a future comeback."

"Huh?" Yu Chuda exclaimed in surprise, "Again? Are they out of their minds?"

Chu Sheng hummed in agreement: "As long as this nation survives, they will keep an eye on us."

"Given another chance, they will wage a war of total genocide."

Yu Chuda curled his lip: "Isn't this just a madman adding a leech? Are we really not capable of anything about it?"

Chu Sheng sneered, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes:

"There's a way. Sooner or later, all I have to do is wipe that filthy country off the map completely, right?"

This was the first time Yu Chuda had heard Chu Sheng speak with such ruthlessness, and it felt somewhat unfamiliar. He swallowed hard.

"This is a very serious karmic consequence..."

Lin Fengjiao coldly replied, "To deal with demons and monsters, one must be decisive. I think Chu Sheng is right about this."

"If war breaks out again, we must take action on Japanese territory."

"We cannot allow our land to be ravaged any longer."

Chu Sheng felt a surge of pleasure—he admired the Maoshan Sect's honest and straightforward approach, free from empty rhetoric about benevolence and righteousness, and immediately said:

"Uncle-Master is right, let's go big and finish early!"