Chapter 69

The night grew deeper.

Outside the dilapidated temple, the darkness was as thick as ink, with the occasional roar of wild beasts and eerie, unsettling cries, as if malevolent spirits were whispering to each other.

Inside the main hall, the firelight was bright, and the bonfire crackled.

After learning some unexpected answers from Su Yi, Yuan Luoxi couldn't help but recall the conversation between Xiao Tianque and her father, Yuan Wutong, when Xiao Tianque was a guest at their home.

"That young-looking sage actually possesses the skill to manipulate the forces of nature, just like the legendary immortals, beyond our comprehension!"

At the time, her father, Yuan Wutong, had curiously asked who this sage was.

Xiao Tianque, however, was tight-lipped, smiling and shaking his head, unwilling to say more.

It was precisely because of this that Yuan Luoxi had a deep impression of the sage who could heal Xiao Tianque.

This time, when she came to Guangling City, she had also planned to try her luck and see if she could meet this sage whom even Xiao Tianque held in high regard.

Who would have thought that she did meet him, but only after many misunderstandings did she realize it.

For a moment, Yuan Luoxi felt a bitter taste in her heart.

It was at this moment that she finally deeply understood the saying, "A true sage does not show his true self."

She suddenly stood up, crossed her hands in front of her, and bowed, saying, "Master Immortal, I... I wronged you before, I... I am willing to apologize, and I will do my best to make amends, I only hope... I hope you won't mind my previous disrespectful actions."

Her tone was sincere, tinged with a hint of unease.

Cheng Wuyong and the others were all surprised.

They had never seen their young miss apologize to someone so solemnly before; it was as if she had become a completely different person!

Noticing their surprise, Yuan Luoxi felt a bit uncomfortable, embarrassed, and ashamed. Was she really the type of person who never apologized in their eyes?

Su Yi looked at Yuan Luoxi and said, "You once said you wanted to eliminate the evil spirits of the Yinsha Sect to rid the world of harm. I always judge by heart, not by actions. For this reason alone, I won't hold it against you. Sit down, no need for more formalities."

"Thank you, Master Immortal."

Yuan Luoxi was taken aback, not expecting that just because of her words at the time, Su Yi would no longer hold it against her.

But upon careful thought, she felt a deep admiration.

Perhaps this was the true magnanimity of a sage?

"Miss, if your father knew of your change today, he would be greatly comforted," Cheng Wuyong remarked.

The world's truths, no matter how much they are spoken, are useless.

A person must go through trials and tribulations to truly change.

The other guards nodded in agreement.

Yuan Luoxi couldn't help but smile, finally no longer feeling so gloomy. She said brightly, "Uncle Yong, once we find the Six Yin Grass, we will set off to return home."

Su Yi suddenly said, "I have already obtained the Six Yin Grass."

Yuan Luoxi was stunned for a moment, then cautiously asked, "Master Immortal, I... I want to ask if you could part with it and sell the Six Yin Grass to me?"

Cheng Wuyong and the others were tense, fearing that the young miss's words might cause Su Yi to misunderstand.

To their surprise, Su Yi casually said, "I currently don't need the Six Yin Grass. If you can provide thirty first-grade medicinal herbs, the Six Yin Grass will be yours."

Yuan Luoxi immediately showed a look of joy and said without hesitation, "I will give you fifty first-grade medicinal herbs!"

Cheng Wuyong was drenched in cold sweat and hurriedly said, "Miss, don't be impolite. A sage like Master Immortal wouldn't care about the number of medicinal herbs."

Yuan Luoxi also realized her mistake and said sheepishly, "Master Immortal, I was just too happy, so..."

Su Yi waved his hand, "I understand."

He sighed inwardly, thinking that Cheng Wuyong was overthinking things. How could he know that he didn't care about the number of medicinal herbs?

Shaking his head, Su Yi took out the Six Yin Grass from his black jade pendant and handed it to her, "When a Furnace Cultivation Realm Master uses this medicinal herb to refine the Kidney Palace, remember to do it gradually. It's best to use a yang energy-rich substance as a catalyst; otherwise, this herb could turn into a poison and harm your martial foundation."

The Furnace Cultivation Realm focuses on refining the five organs: Heart Palace, Liver Palace, Spleen Palace, Lung Palace, and Kidney Palace, corresponding to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

The Furnace Cultivation Realm is divided into five levels, and refining one organ to perfection is called the first level of the Furnace Cultivation Realm.

In the secular world, such an existence is called a "First Level Master."

It's worth noting that the refinement of the five organs has no set pattern and depends on the cultivation method used.

The Six Yin Grass, a third-grade medicinal herb, is only effective in refining the Kidney Palace.

Yuan Luoxi took it with both hands and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master Immortal!"

Cheng Wuyong and the guards were secretly shocked.

When Su Yi gave the herb, he casually gave some guidance on how to use it to refine the Kidney Palace, which was equivalent to guiding a martial master in cultivation!

The significance of this scene was enough to make anyone's heart tremble.

Cheng Wuyong also keenly noticed that Su Yi had taken the Six Yin Grass from a black jade pendant at his waist, causing his eyelids to twitch.

A storage treasure!

This was a rare treasure that many martial masters couldn't obtain!

"This Su Yi is far from being just a minor in-law of the Wen family; his background must be extraordinary."

Cheng Wuyong's thoughts churned, and the more he understood about Su Yi, the more he felt a sense of awe.

"Uncle Yong, do you have enough treasures on you?"

Yuan Luoxi's words brought Cheng Wuyong back from his thoughts.

He took out his travel bag, opened it, and after a brief look, hesitated, "I have twelve first-grade medicinal herbs and five second-grade medicinal herbs. Besides that, I have seventy-eight first-grade spirit stones and three second-grade spirit stones."

Su Yi listened and felt a sense of admiration.

The Yuan family, a major clan, was indeed incomparable to the clans in Guangling City.

The spiritual items carried by a single guard were enough to match the Wen family's accumulation over many years!

Yuan Luoxi said softly, "Master Immortal, can we exchange the thirty first-grade medicinal herbs you need for five second-grade medicinal herbs and twelve first-grade medicinal herbs?"

Su Yi nodded.

In terms of value, one second-grade medicinal herb was far more valuable than a first-grade one.

Yuan Luoxi secretly sighed in relief, her face lighting up with joy, clearly happy to have obtained the Six Yin Grass.

Cheng Wuyong handed over the medicinal herbs, which Su Yi casually put into his black jade pendant.

This scene left Yuan Luoxi and the guards deeply moved, and they finally realized that Su Yi carried a storage treasure with him.

Su Yi was also very satisfied.

His cultivation was still far from the Master level, and he currently had no use for the Six Yin Grass, so he exchanged it for first- and second-grade medicinal herbs.

"This way, the total amount of medicinal herbs I have will be enough to refine my bone cultivation to perfection."

Su Yi thought to himself.

"Master Immortal, we plan to set off back at dawn tomorrow. When will you return?"

Cheng Wuyong asked.

"I'm going to explore other parts of Ghost Mother Ridge."

Su Yi said, already standing up.

"Son-in-law, are you going to act now?"

Guo Bing was surprised.

"Yes, taking advantage of the night, I might see things I can't see during the day."

Su Yi nodded.

"That's not right, Ghost Mother Ridge is extremely dangerous at night. You..."

Before Guo Bing could finish, Su Yi smiled, "Those ghosts should be afraid of me. Old Guo, you stay with them. If I return before dawn, we'll go back to the city together."

"If not, you can leave on your own."

With that, he held his bamboo cane and walked out of the main hall, his tall and calm figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong exchanged glances, but they were not worried about Su Yi's safety.

Even the Six Yin Corpses were slain by the Master Immortal with one sword; what ghost on Ghost Mother Ridge could be his match?

...

The night was as dark as ink, with mist swirling over the mountains and fields.

Su Yi walked out of the dilapidated temple and gently tapped the Soul Nourishing Gourd at his waist, "Qingwan."

Whoosh~

The Soul Nourishing Gourd spewed out wisps of white mist, and amidst the swirling mist, a girl in a blood-red dress, as beautiful as a painting, floated out.

After cultivating the "Ten Directions Asura Sutra," Qingwan had undergone many subtle changes.

First, her delicate soul body had become more solid, and her skin was no longer so pale and transparent but had taken on a jade-like luster.

Her beautiful phoenix eyes also had a hint of spiritual light, and when she looked around, they inadvertently exuded a mesmerizing charm.

Combined with her slightly chubby, beautiful face, she had a contradictory and unique aura, pure and innocent yet slightly alluring.

Even if one knew that this girl was a ghost, no man could remain unmoved.

Su Yi also nodded in approval, quite satisfied.

Qingwan's talent and insight were quite outstanding, and seeing her changes made one look forward to her future transformation.

Of course, for Su Xuanjun, who had seen the most beautiful beings in the universe in his past life, Qingwan's charm was still lacking, and it was far from arousing his interest.

After Qingwan came out, she scanned her surroundings with her large, beautiful eyes and then said timidly, "Master Immortal, is this Ghost Mother Ridge? It's indeed quite scary."

Her voice was soft and pleasant.

"You are a ghost, not a human."

Su Yi corrected her and then said, "Use your perception to find where the yin energy is the strongest."

He did not find the "Yin Energy Spirit Vein" on the Six Yin Corpses and planned to search for it himself.

Qingwan was very obedient and immediately closed her eyes, focusing her cultivation.

Whoosh~

Her blood-red dress fluttered in the night, revealing a segment of her slender, crystal-clear leg, and a wisp of murky yin soul energy rose from her body.

She looked like a beautiful ghost immortal, as enchanting as a painting.

After a short while, Qingwan opened her eyes and turned to look into the distant darkness.

"Did you sense anything?" Su Yi asked.

Qingwan stammered, "Master Immortal, with my cultivation, I can only vaguely sense that the yin energy in the northwest direction is much stronger than in other places. I'm not sure if it's the place you're looking for."

"The northwest direction should be the area where Guo Bing mentioned the 'Peach Grove.'"

As Su Yi thought, he instructed, "Lead the way."