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

If Yongzhen hadn't mentioned it, Chu Mingkong wouldn't have thought of this at all. If "Payment" discovered that Qingning had "broken off," wouldn't it immediately turn its attention to the maternal bloodline?

Every time Qingning came to soak in the Blood Spring, the feeling of being locked down couldn't be reduced much each time, but at least during her time in the Abyss, Qingning felt very relaxed. This, in turn, shows that the Abyss could indeed prevent the "cost" from locking Qingning down.

Qingning has been here for so many days now, and it's possible that this could indirectly cause trouble for Aunt Li Lu's side!

Chapter 277 Elder Jiu

"Wuhu! It's a success!"

Seeing the pills bursting out of the cauldron, emitting bursts of scorching heat, Peng Bao Dao Ren's excitement reached its peak!

His nostrils flared wide, almost revealing his spiky nose hairs, and then he took a deep breath, inhaling the pungent, acrid odor of the burning pill. Even though it made him cough, he still felt refreshed.

As Peng Bao Daoist held up the dark, unremarkable elixir, the surging emotions in his heart were beyond words.

"Indeed, with the blessing of the Three Flowers Medicine Classic, it is a piece of cake for me to refine the high-grade pills described therein!"

"How exactly was this mysteriously crafted medicinal text refined? The alchemy methods were the same, even the furnace remained unchanged; they simply used the text as a fan to blow air and tend the fire?"

The Taoist of Taiping looked at the Taoist of Pengbao with disbelief, and his eyebrows furrowed when he saw his current appearance.

Although Peng Bao Dao Ren was the first high-ranking member of the Daoist sect to betray it in recent years, he later participated in the pursuit and ambush of Elder Yun, and his actions became increasingly demonic.

However, in the impression of the Taoist priest, Peng Bao used to be quite ethereal and otherworldly, with white hair and beard, neat and dignified clothes, and exuding the scent of elixirs, making him very approachable.

And now... Peng Bao's hair does indeed show a natural rejuvenation, without relying on magic such as spiritual power to disguise it. It is simply that his physical body has been rejuvenated. However, the "black" part of this black and white hair is jet black, thick and shiny, and a little curly. It looks like... hair from there (referring to armpit hair).

Looking at the Taoist robe again, the once clean and white garment is now black and yellow from the smoke of the fire, and even after washing it, the cloth seems too dirty to use.

As for his energy and spirit, he is perfectly fine, and his consciousness is perfectly normal. It's just that he has a tendency to make a big fuss and shout, and he looks like he's going crazy no matter how you look at it.

Is it really okay to take these pills?

“Peng Bao, I have to tell you about this ‘Three Flowers Medicine Classic’. I stole it without any trouble, so I won’t hide it from you. I feel that the elders of the Taoist sect have already noticed that I have a problem.”

"This 'Three-Flower Materia Medica' was most likely given to me on purpose; I suspect there might be something fishy going on!"

Taoist Peng Bao licked the pill to taste its freshness, revealing a blissful expression of enjoyment, and said:

“You know you have a problem, you have a big problem with your brain. You just advised me not to refine this pill, and now it’s done.”

As for the "Three Flowers Medicinal Classic" you mentioned, it's easy to understand. The Taoist sect backed down, half-opening their eyes and letting you take it out.

They are going through a turbulent time right now, so naturally they don't want me to bother them anymore.

"Then Peng Bao, what's your decision? Should you bite back and see their expressions when they realize they've shot themselves in the foot?" The Taoist of Peace thought this was a very thought-provoking suggestion.

But Master Peng Bao still gave him a disdainful look:

"Don't think you have a problem. Everyone else has a problem. I've already got my hands on the Three Flowers Medicinal Classic. Why should I bother with the Taoist sect? What if the Queen Mother of the West suddenly appears again? Would I have to go back and deliver the Medicinal Classic myself?"

"Why would I not honestly refine all the ancient elixir formulas recorded in the medical classics, but instead go and cause trouble for the Taoist sects? Am I crazy?"

Taiping Daoren was rendered speechless and remained silent by Peng Bao's barrage of questions.

That makes perfect sense. If you've already got the most important things, why go back? Why create unnecessary risks for yourself?

That's completely unnecessary!

Even a dog, if bitten, will bite back. But for someone like Peng Bao Dao Ren, who previously fought Yun Nong Yu to the death, to suddenly, without warning or hesitation, let go of his hatred... it's truly...

"So, are you planning to go to a Buddhist monastery to settle down and practice alchemy?" The Taoist Master of Peace had mixed feelings.

Peng Bao Daoist immediately spat and said:

“Go back? Go back my ass! I just heard that those three troublemakers from the Blood Blade Bright King Palace went to Chu Mingkong for revenge. Before they even arrived in Xiling, Chu Mingkong and his men killed the three abbots.”

Those bald monks are no good either. Luckily, I was preoccupied with the "Three Flowers Medicinal Classic" that day and went to find you, otherwise I would have been badly injured, if not killed. It's truly thanks to the protection of the ancestral master of the Witchcraft Clan!

Despite Peng Bao Dao Ren's previous cooperation with Qia Men Tuo and his collaboration with the Blood Blade Ming Wang Palace, he harbored some degree of contempt for them.

This Buddhist temple is not a pure place; the more something is lacking, the more it likes to emphasize it.

Those who claim to be completely detached from worldly desires are practically living with six senses; they are utterly untrustworthy and could be the cause of someone's death someday.

Alchemy is still the most practical method, requiring no one else's help.

Peng Bao Daoist's plan was to go to the East Sea or other remote and desolate places to open up a cave dwelling. People's hearts can deceive, but the elixirs that are refined from them cannot.

"But don't you think the pills you just refined have a strong demonic aura?"

"Bullshit! If you don't die, you can become stronger. So what if there's demonic energy? If my elixir could really make you an immortal in one fell into shit, would you still eat it?"

Seriously, so much nonsense!

Just as Taoist Peng Bao turned around to go back to continue refining pills, two bald men suddenly appeared behind him, almost startling him.

Although the two bald men had never met, Master Pengbao sensed that they possessed extraordinary spiritual attainments; were they enlightened beings within the Buddhist order?

Master Peng Bao revealed a mouthful of yellow teeth and smiled kindly:

"Two masters... It's our first meeting, and I have nothing to offer in return. I only have this one pill to offer. Please distribute it as you see fit, haha~"

The pill he had licked entered the monk's Qiankun sleeve.

Taoist Priest of Peace: "..."

“My mind remains unmoved by the Dharma, but I have a task for you to complete,” the monk said.

"An Arhat whose mind is unmoved by the Dharma?! No problem! It's my duty!" Peng Bao Daoist patted his chest with high spirits.

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In Qingxin Mansion, in Yun Nongyu's courtyard, a strange guest appeared.

The woman, completely drunk, with the aroma of the immortal wine infused into her own body fragrance, sat opposite Yun Nongyu, her eyes fixed on the snacks on the table.

"Xiaoyun, where did you get so many unheard-of snacks? How come the food in Xiling is better than in the Taoist sect?"

In terms of food, it is certain that it is better than that of the Taoist sect. The Taoist sect mostly practices fasting, and their diet consists of fresh breeze and morning dew, sunlight and moonlight. They only prepare ordinary meals to cater to guests.

"You've been drinking and eating for quite a while now, so just say what's on your mind." Yun Nongyu's tone was calm, but somewhat helpless.

"All I wanted to say was to let you know that the 'Three Flowers Medicine Classic' has been given to Old Man Taiping as you requested. I just happened to be passing by to see if you needed any assistance with your advancement."

Let's take a look at His Highness's treasury over here, see if there are any fine wines or spirits~

"You've come here like a bandit. Be careful not to tarnish the image of the Daoist sect," Yun Nongyu said softly, sensing something in her mind: "Coincidentally, His Highness is about to return to Xiling. You can go and ask him yourself."

Chapter 278 Kunlun Longevity Wine

Chu Mingkong was quite surprised to find that guests had arrived at Qingxin Mansion.

In ordinary wealthy households, there is usually a front courtyard and a back courtyard, a front hall and a back residence. The back courtyard is the place where the women of the household gather. Not to mention outsiders, even idle people in the household are not allowed to enter at will. They can only meet the women when they come out of the back courtyard.

This same principle applies to the layout of the emperor's palace: one area is for the use of court officials, while another area is for the harem.

The sudden arrival of these unfamiliar guests made Chu Mingkong realize that he seemed to have extended the backyard to the entire mansion, without ever considering separate areas for entertaining guests or conducting business.

But it didn't matter anyway. Chu Mingkong had never intended to give much of his time and space to outsiders. He didn't even have enough time to spend with the girls, let alone think about guests.

Knowing that guests had arrived at the manor, Chu Mingkong was not in a hurry. He sent Yongzhen and the others back to their respective courtyards to rest, and at the same time instructed Qingning to tell her mother, Li Lu, about the situation Yongzhen had mentioned in the Abyss.

After spending most of the day moving around, they finally made their way to Yun Nongyu's courtyard to see which guest had arrived.

As Chu Mingkong entered the courtyard, he saw Yun Nongyu's delicate white feet peeking out from the inner room. She personally came out to greet him, and after a brief exchange of greetings, Yun Nongyu explained the guest's situation:

"Your Highness, Elder Jiu from the Daoist sect came to visit. I took her back to Qingxin Mansion for a chat and didn't have time to inform Your Highness."

"It's nothing, I've already gone to the Abyss, so even the messages from the paper messages can't get through. You can't even inform them if you want to... What brings Elder Jiu here?"

Chu Mingkong glanced at the woman next to Yun Nongyu. The beautiful woman with an oval face was wearing a white dress with a light blue veil over it. The buckle at her waist was decorated with a Taoist divination pattern. The way it was tied around her waist made her look like a beautiful tree branch laden with fruit. Judging from the expression on her face, she seemed to be a rather easygoing and carefree woman.

While Chu Mingkong was observing the other person, the other person was also observing him.

Their eyes met, and they greeted each other.

Elder Jiu had apparently learned a basic understanding of Chu Mingkong from Yun Nongyu, so he didn't stand on ceremony.

"Young prince, Xiaoyun told me that your Xiling hides many strange and unusual things. Do you have any ancient wines, fine liquors, or anything like that? The price is negotiable; as long as you're willing to sell, that's fine~"

That really does live up to his name...

When Chu Mingkong had previously peeked into Yun Nongyu's Taoist sect's "elders' group chat," he had seen Elder Jiu privately contacting Yun Nongyu, inquiring about her condition, and even reminding Elder Taiping that he might be a mole.

Out of affection for the elder, Chu Mingkong already had a good impression of Elder Jiu because of her close relationship with Yun Nongyu. Therefore, her overly familiar manner did not make Chu Mingkong dislike her too much.

"No need to be so formal, let's go inside and sit down to talk. What's the point of standing here?"

With Chu Mingkong's suggestion, the two barefoot women returned to the house. They were spotless, and when they sat cross-legged, the soles of their feet were smooth and white.

During the brief moment he sat down, Chu Mingkong asked the system for two jugs of fine wine. He didn't know exactly what they were, but they were directly deposited into his storage ring.

He was very satisfied with this, as he no longer needed to be overwhelmed by the system girl's "Peach Treasure" mall.

"There's definitely wine available; it's a staple for holiday gifts, but whether it tastes good is another matter. It's more of a gift to show off. Elder Wine, how do you plan to buy it?"

Chu Mingkong took out the two jars of wine, and upon seeing the shape of the jars, the corner of Chu Mingkong's mouth twitched.

How come it's shaped like a wine jar that Master's wife, Shen Xuejun, casually condensed using icy spiritual energy...?

[Chu Mingkong: My goodness, why does this wine jar look like this?]

[The beauty of a gift wine lies in its appearance, and the design of this wine jar is quite pleasing to the eye.]

The elder's beautiful eyes lit up immediately. After confirming that Chu Mingkong didn't mind, she excitedly picked up the wine jar, lifted the lid, and smelled it.

Chu Mingkong was genuinely afraid of her action of lifting the lid of the wine bottle. What if it really was a jar of sticky, mushy wine...?

"The rosy clouds float on the surface, the fragrant wine seeps into the marrow, the amber-like liquid cleanses... plus the ancient shamanistic characters engraved on the bottom of this pool, could this be the Dancer's Elixir?"

After Elder Jiu finished speaking in amazement, a scroll formed from spiritual energy appeared in his hand, its pages turning as if searching for records.

Upon hearing the name "Dancer's Liquid," Chu Mingkong suddenly remembered that he had exchanged a bottle for his beloved master to drink a long time ago.

"This wine has such a prestigious background?"

"The big one!"

Elder Jiu excitedly hugged the jar tightly. Because of the force, the space inside his clothes was squeezed, and the originally neat and airtight clothes were stretched open by the soft and fragrant bun inside, revealing a slender and real cleavage.