Chapter 83 – 76: Visitor from the Holy Land, Thorough Investigation of 4K
Every disciple, upon initiation, will step on the Stepping Stone of Immortality.

The Phantom Spirit Sect couldn’t possibly be unaware of Wei Changqing’s talent. That they’ve only granted him the status of an Outer Sect Disciple now implies a suspicion about his identity.

Moreover, according to his earlier speculation, inside the Phantom Spirit Sect, there should be another High Quality Immortal Bone hidden.

Wei Changqing might be a gambit between the Tai Xu Holy Land and the Phantom Spirit Sect.

“You go out first and wait at the door.”

Regardless of the underlying complications, Chu Zheng now had little interest in getting involved. He raised his hand, pointed towards the door, and signaled for Wei Changqing to go out and wait.

Wei Changqing glanced at Fu Quanliang, and upon seeing him nod, he turned and left the room, being sure to close the door behind him.

“Why did you bring him here?”

Chu Zheng was somewhat puzzled; Fu Quanliang wasn’t a man who took things lightly.

“After taking to the battlefield, this kid has been following me and has been quite helpful. He has a good temperament, and I thought he might be a promising seed, so I brought him here for you to take a look.”

Fu Quanliang was somewhat nervous. He rarely took a liking to juniors, but Wei Changqing indeed caught his eye.

“This child has a High Quality Immortal Bone; his talent is indeed not simple, but you and I can’t afford to provoke him. Stay away from him.”

Chu Zheng’s expression grew serious. Without beating around the bush, he directly shared the information he knew, issuing a warning as well:

“Immortal Ascension Methods are beyond our ability to protect right now. Let word get out, and we’ll be dead, so keep that in mind.”

The Taixuan Divine Fire Scripture, in his eyes, wasn’t a big deal, but to those cultivators, it certainly was.

The sect-defending secret scripture of the Phantom Spirit Sect was only of Sixth Order.

Upon learning that Wei Changqing was a High Quality Immortal Bone, Fu Quanliang froze for a moment. As he realized the implications, cold sweat seeped down his back, and he nodded repeatedly:

“I understand.”

With a High Quality Immortal Bone but lingering in the Outer Sect, there must certainly be a deliberate arrangement by the Sect. Getting involved could lead to significant trouble with even the slightest carelessness.

Fu Quanliang wasn’t foolish. Once awakened to the reality, he naturally understood what to do.

Thus, Chu Zheng said no more. He flipped his hand out and took out a brocaded box, as well as a storage bag:

“This is the Fire Seed of the Earth Fiend True Flame. On my way here, I bought it from a small sect, along with some spirit stones, which you can keep for your cultivation.”

“Are you leaving?” Fu Quanliang realized something was amiss. “Where to?”

“I’m making a trip back to Great Zhou. Cultivate in peace and just keep collecting Waste Elixirs for me.”

Chu Zheng nodded. “You can refine the Fire Seed here; I’ll protect you while you do it. If you were to do it alone, you’d have a lot of preparations to make.”

For the moment there were no conflicts between the Phantom Spirit Sect and the Night Light Pavilion, so there was nothing for him to do in Illusory Spirit City. With the Condensing Space Bracelet, wherever he cultivated made no difference.

Better to return to Great Zhou, check on Li Mingzhou, and inquire about the Martial Path Remnant Wall. Then, following the route the Song Family took, head to Giant Marsh.

He wanted to find Song Lingxue. Based on the travel speed of ordinary people, they should not have reached Giant Marsh yet.

Times had changed, and neither the Phantom Spirit Sect nor the Night Light Pavilion would care about a minor Song Family. It was only a matter of time before the Song Family regained their footing, and everything was getting back on track.

He too could rest for a while, concentrate on cultivation, observe the evolving situation, and spend some time reading.

Fu Quanliang said no more, opened the brocaded box directly, and swallowed the Fire Seed.

In the Taixuan Divine Fire Scripture, it’s emphasized countless times that absorbing a Fire Seed is a very dangerous affair that requires many precautions.

But compared to the cultivation technique, Fu Quanliang trusted Chu Zheng more.

Chu Zheng stood up, circulated the Yin Qi within his body, and injected it into Fu Quanliang to protect his vital meridians, aiding him in refining the Fire Seed.

An hour later, Fu Quanliang successfully integrated the Fire Seed into his body. His cultivation had increased by a margin, and he was not far from the Mid Spirit Spring Realm.

“The speed at which I absorb Spiritual Energy… has increased…”

Fu Quanliang opened his eyes, filled with disbelief, and it wasn’t until this moment that he truly felt the subtlety of the Taixuan Divine Fire Scripture.

“In the upcoming period, I won’t be here. Consume fewer elixirs; overdosing on them can kill a person.”

Without lingering any longer, Chu Zheng gave one last warning, then got up, opened the door, and walked out.

Wei Changqing was squatting at the doorway. Hearing the sound, he looked up at Chu Zheng, gave him a warm smile filled with the purity only a youth holds, like a rising sun.

Even Chu Zheng couldn’t help but feel a sense of fondness. As Fu Quanliang had said, this was indeed a good kid.

It was just a pity that the matter he was embroiled in wasn’t simple.

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Having left the tavern, Chu Zheng didn’t rush to leave the city but instead made a quick trip back to the medical hall.

Finding the buried storage bag taken, he felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

This was enough to prove that Song Lingqing had very likely taken the storage bag and directly left the place, instead of encountering trouble.

After checking, Chu Zheng returned to the east of the city to start inquiring.

He was here to find someone, and his trip to Illusory Spirit City wasn’t just for Fu Quanliang.

With Mid Spirit Spring Realm cultivation, it didn’t take much effort for Chu Zheng to find the person he sought.

In a somewhat secluded courtyard, the signboard reading ‘Bai Residence’ was peeling and faded from weathering, appearing somewhat dilapidated.

Chu Zheng approached and knocked on the door.

Soon, the door slowly opened, and a young boy peeked out.

Seeing the somewhat unfamiliar Great Man in front of him, Bai Nian hesitated for a moment, cautiously asking:

“You are…?”

Chu Zheng took out the Heavenly Aura Sword, revealing his identity, and said succinctly:

“Come with me, I’ll show you a path.”