Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

"Please, whatever you do, don't let it become so that every time we make love, your soul subconsciously recalls the pain of that wound."

Feng Ying smiled helplessly, a slightly cool breeze ruffling her hair: "From what you're saying, have you thought of any solutions?"

“I have indeed thought of a solution.” Chu Mingkong immediately mentioned the two methods he had considered earlier.

First, take bitter medicine, then administer an "injection" to numb the nerves beforehand.

After listening, Feng Ying was indeed somewhat impressed by his ability to come up with a solution. The more related the matter was to men and women, the more chaotic ideas Chu Mingkong had in his mind.

“Mingkong, aside from this, I was thinking about something else just now.”

Seeing that Feng Ying's expression was very serious, Chu Mingkong guessed that it was probably not a joke:

"What else are you thinking about?"

"Regarding the fragments of the Abyss Core, Yunhan was able to obtain fragments from the Yin Shi people, and even handed over a few to Pavilion Master Shen."

Could someone secretly collect these things to use as concealed weapons? A mere touch would be impossible to defend against. Perhaps if those sinister figures reappear and cause trouble in the future, they might use these fragments as their weapon.

If someone were to use this fragment as a weapon, that would indeed be incredibly insidious.

Previously, Yin Shiren hid these fragments, reluctant to use them as weapons, mainly because of greed. He feared that if he used them carelessly, he would be unable to cultivate the extremely Yin techniques he acquired later.

After all, there weren't many left, and most of the fragments returned to the Arctic Trench at that time.

"There's nothing we can do about using fragments as hidden weapons, so we should be even more vigilant and focus on our cultivation to improve our spiritual defenses. Even if we can't gain an advantage in the short term, we shouldn't let our spiritual power become our fatal weakness."

The man's handsome face was serious, and his resolute eyes revealed an encouraging and inspiring positive energy. However, the more serious he was, the more amused Feng Ying became.

"What you're saying sounds reasonable, but when I think about how diligently you try to cultivate, it seems a bit fake."

"Where is it fake! Come on, let's go somewhere else, I'll use a shard to gently prick you."

"Why not stay where we are? We're all in the Annihilation Realm anyway."

“It’s different. When my daughters are around, I can’t help but pay attention to them when they babble.”

Chu Mingkong pulled out the fragments and bitter pills, almost ready to unbuckle his belt and take out the vajra. His posture was just like when he played with Yongzhen and Rong'er earlier, pulling out a bunch of toys before even starting.

As Feng Ying accompanied Chu Mingkong to different places, she deliberately sighed:

"Just now I was reluctant to stab Yunhan, but now that it's my turn, I can't wait to stab her."

Why don't you call Qiu Chi over too? You can prick her buttocks. Having someone share the pain with me will actually make it feel much better."

"...I felt that after that prick, my master wouldn't let me touch her buttocks anymore."

......

"Strange. There was a slight abnormal flow of demonic energy in this world just now. Could it be that someone has opened up a path for demonic energy cultivation somewhere? That's courting death! Taking elixirs is the only proper way to cultivate!"

In the secluded retreat area of ​​Medicine King Valley, a tall and lean Taoist priest stroked his beard and tried to observe with his fingers, but he couldn't see clearly, so he gave up immediately and didn't dwell on it.

People from the underworld are now appearing everywhere; perhaps someone has received guidance from them? But it's all in vain.

The Taoist priest was surrounded by black demonic energy, and his skin was sickly pale.

“Daoist Peng Bao, Elder Yun Nongyu from your Daoist sect has come to my Medicine King Valley.” A man dressed in Medicine King Valley attire appeared, his gaze fixed on the medicine cauldron.

Upon hearing the name Yun Nongyu, the alchemist's aura faltered, and the memory of his defeat in the previous contest surfaced in his mind. It was at that time that he fled from the Kunlun Daoist sect.

Peng Bao Daoist slowly turned around, his gaze slightly sinister.

"What is Yun Nongyu doing at Medicine King Valley? Has the news of my presence here been leaked?!"

Chapter 171 The Three-Flower Medicine Classic

Peng Bao Daoist tossed a pill to the middle-aged man opposite him, waiting for his explanation.

Yi Xi was renowned for his acupuncture skills and was known as "Yi the Needle Master".

Because calling himself "the real person" was a bit arrogant, but he was also eager for that title, he took a detour and called himself "Needle Man".

It suited his expertise in acupuncture and medicine, and the way others addressed him was similar to that of a "real person," which made him feel satisfied.

This is like gaining an advantage verbally, just like naming yourself "Papa" (粑粑), which sounds strange, but others call you "Dad" (爸爸) after a while.

He had a long-standing friendship with Peng Bao Daoren. Alchemy naturally involves exchanges with pharmacists and physicians. The two met many years ago during a joint expedition to find immortal medicines.

They have had some contact since then. Some time ago, the Kunlun Taoist sect was involved in a case of demonic possession.

Peng Bao Dao Ren's lineage was that "demon," but unfortunately, they failed in the internal strife. His cultivation and combat power were not bad, but unfortunately, he was outnumbered.

After his defeat, he fled in a sorry state and contacted Yi Zhenren for help.

Originally, Yi Zhenren was unwilling to get involved in this mess. No matter how good the relationship, it wasn't a valid reason to be dragged into it.

Unless you pay more.

So, Taoist Peng Bao gave Yi Zhenren a "miracle pill" and took him to experience the realm of the soul.

It has always existed in the world, but it has never been explored by cultivators, or rather, it is a lost field.

The two thus reached a cooperation agreement. Yi Zhenren used his position in the sect to hide him in the forbidden area so that he could continue refining pills, while Peng Bao Daoren provided him with these "immortal pills".

"Stop hoarding that elixir! Quickly tell me what Yun Nongyu is here for! Has someone discovered me?!" Peng Bao Daoist was as frightened as a bird startled by a bow, his expression turning grim.

Yi Zhenren ignored his urgency and continued slowly to himself:

"No, Yun Nongyu came to Medicine King Valley because of the matter of observing the stars in the East Sea. There was an old woman in Medicine King Valley who bought a star-gazing treasure, and Yun Nongyu came to borrow the treasure to observe the stars."

East China Sea... Observing the stars?

Peng Bao Daoist had also heard about this matter, even though he hadn't been to the East Sea a few days ago.

"You mean the old man who sought medicine? That's all?" He wasn't quite sure.

"Yes, otherwise Yun Nongyu, who studies astrology, wouldn't bother coming to Medicine King Valley. If he needs anything, he can just ask someone to send a message." Yi Zhenren stared at the blood-red pill in his palm as if it were a precious treasure, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

To ordinary cultivators, the pill seemed utterly ordinary, but only those who had cultivated their divine souls could sense the abundant spiritual energy within it.

Although it is shrouded in black mist and looks strange, it does indeed have the effect of cultivating the soul!

"Daoist Peng Bao, the improvement in the quality of these pills is a bit slow. Can't you refine some higher-grade pills?"

"Easy for you to say! It's not that easy! Yun Nongyu and her group destroyed my entire medicinal herb field! They even stole the 'Three Flowers Medicinal Classic'!"

According to Yi Zhenren, the "Three Flowers Medicine Classic" mentioned by Peng Baodao is a forbidden medical classic of their Taoist alchemy, similar to the original scriptures at the beginning of the alchemy.

It has a long history, passed down from an even older shamanic tribe, and records many alchemical techniques. The medicine book itself is even a divine object that helps with alchemy!

If Peng Bao Dao Ren is unable to refine higher quality pills, it will also be a problem for Yi Zhen Ren.

After thinking for a moment, Yi Zhenren lowered his voice and said:

"Since Yun Nongyu is traveling alone this time, perhaps we can take advantage of this opportunity to ambush her and force the Daoist sect to hand over the 'Three Flowers Medicine Classic'?"

Peng Bao Daoist did not answer. This was an extremely risky matter. Yun Nongyu was quite capable and not to be underestimated. It was not something that could be easily ambushed.

An ambush with similar combat strength can be called a tactical strategy, but an ambush with a huge difference in combat strength is called suicide!

If it were just Yun Nongyu, that would be fine, but I'm afraid she's being used as bait, with someone else following behind her.

But Master Peng Bao also understood that even if it was a trap, he had to jump in and take the bait.

Once Yun Nongyu returns to the Kunlun Daoist sect, or perhaps goes to Xiling where Chu Mingkong is stationed, and stays there for an unknown period of time, the "Three Flowers Medicine Classic" will never be retrieved.

"Yun Nongyu hasn't obtained that inheritance yet, so it can still be dealt with for now. There must be someone hiding behind her, and I can call for help!"

......

At the same time.

A pair of flawless, bare feet landed in a simple thatched hut. The jade-like feet walked on the mud and grass, spotless, leaving only a few shallow, delicate footprints.

Yun Nongyu arrived at the thatched cottage of the old man who was searching for medicine.

The old man seeking medicine was of high status, but he lived a simple life. His dwelling was simple, and the flowerpots in the small courtyard in front of his house were more exquisite than the thatched hut itself.

After exchanging greetings with the old man searching for medicine, Yun Nongyu explained her purpose.

The elderly woman, with white hair and a youthful face, always wore a kind smile as she took out the treasure she had obtained at the East China Sea auction:

"This is the object used for stargazing back then, but it is very difficult to use... It is not difficult to use normally, but if Master Yun wants to see the coffin in the stars, I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult."

Yun Nongyu lowered her head, the white blindfold obscuring her vision, but it did not prevent her from perceiving what the old man handed her.

This stargazing mask looks like... an evil object.

A skull mask with eyeballs, blood vessels wriggling behind the eyeballs, and the eyeballs occasionally turning, as if observing them.

Does this thing really not parasitize?

"Master Yun's cultivation is more profound than mine, but the burden is still enormous. If he wants to observe carefully, it is not enough without the help of several people to protect him. Last time I tried, it really gave me a hard time. Fortunately, I received a generous gift of pills from a mysterious cultivator in the auction house."

The old man took out the white jade medicine bottle, which still contained a pill. If Yun Nongyu really wanted to try the Star Gazing Mask, he would give her the pill.

Yun Nongyu raised her head slightly, her eyes, hidden beneath the blindfold, shifting from the mask to the medicine bottle. She listened as the old man spoke of how generous the man was and how precious the medicine bottle was.

Yun Nongyu remembered that Chu Mingkong had quite a few of these bottles. He used to have a bunch of unused pills like the Youth Preservation Pill, which were mostly stored in these bottles, and he never treated them as treasures.

"I wonder which alchemist had such 'leisure and inclination' to refine such ordinary pills into such high-grade and precious ones. What a waste of those medicinal herbs..."

A common prescription, high-grade pills, and a white jade porcelain bottle—it really seems to be Chu Mingkong's habit, especially since he was in the East Sea at the time.

Yun Nongyu was pondering whether to mention it to the old man searching for medicine, but then she thought that Chu Mingkong hadn't revealed his identity, which meant he probably didn't want anyone to know.

Her attention didn't linger on this extra matter for long; the mask looked truly strange, even though the old man seeking medicine had already tried it.

"Old man seeking medicine, could you perhaps recreate what you saw back then? Hearsay is never as reliable as seeing it with your own eyes."

I came here in a hurry, solely for this matter. I did not ask any other fellow cultivators to accompany me, nor did I wish to trouble the cultivators of Medicine King Valley to protect me. I thank the old man seeking medicine for his help.”

"So you came alone for this matter? No problem, it's nothing."

Chapter 172 I'm telling you to hurry up and use your strength

"Mingkong, just how bitter is this bitter pill?" Fengying held the pill in her hand, took a sniff of its "fragrance," and almost fainted instantly.

This thing doesn't have the "bitter medicine tastes good" concept; it has no benefits whatsoever, it's simply bitter enough to make your soul tremble.