Chapter 198 - 185: A Storm Stirred by a Single Sentence

Inside the cabin.

Wei Wuya saw Fellow Daoist Qin Ming looking hesitant, sighed, and then said, "Ah~ To be honest with Fellow Daoist Qin, there’s nothing to hide from you."

"This Life-Restoring Pill... was actually requested by our Sect’s Supreme Elder—Elder Aoo to use..."

As he spoke, there was a subtle fluctuation in his emotions, clearly showing it was a very reluctant move.

"Ah?!"

Qin Ming opened his mouth wide, pretending to be completely unaware.

"Ah! To say the least, the Supreme Elder made such a major decision... thanks to Fellow Daoist Qin, hehe." Wei Wuya’s words were shocking, and then he let out a bitter smile.

"???

Qin Ming was directly stunned when he heard this.

"If it weren’t for... Fellow Daoist Qin’s reminder to the Alliance Leader Lim of the Loose Alliance, that the Tier Three Demon Vine on Qianye Island might soon give birth to a new Demon Seed."

"After Fellow Daoist Qin’s words reached the Sect."

"Several Tier Two Spirit Plant Masters within the Sect reviewed historical records on Tier Three Spirit Plants, combined with the intelligence from Alliance Leader Lim."

"The final judgment was the same as Fellow Daoist Qin’s words."

"Moreover, the birth of the Demon Seed is within five years."

"If it’s not handled in time, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"In the urgency of the situation, Elder Aoo made such a decision."

Qin Ming suddenly realized and said in surprise, "Could it be... Elder Aoo is ready to take action to eradicate that Demon Vine?"

"That’s right, not just Elder Aoo, Spirit Feather Sect’s Yuwen Ancestor and Vast Sea Immortal City’s Master Nalan, the three Golden Core Masters of Wei Country have reached a consensus."

"The sects will temporarily put aside their differences and join forces to eliminate this great hidden danger within the Wei Country’s Cultivation Realm."

"To be frank with Fellow Daoist Qin, the reason why Elder Aoo needs to take the Life-Restoring Pill is that the Elder’s lifespan is running out, and regardless of the battle’s outcome, he is already prepared for death!"

"Of course, it would be best to completely eradicate this demon in one fell swoop, removing future troubles forever."

Qin Ming couldn’t help but feel a sense of respect for this living fossil of the Wei Country’s Cultivation Realm upon hearing this.

And the fact that Wei Wuya was willing to share such confidential information with him was enough to show his recognition.

Of course, after a while, when the great battle begins, this would no longer be a secret.

’Ah! The elders of others are risking their lives against demons.’

’If I refuse, it might seem a bit heartless.’

’Besides, I can negotiate conditions with Thunder Origin Sect.’

’Hmm, I might take the opportunity to gather the spiritual materials I’m missing.’

’More importantly, Wei Wuya, this Thunder Origin Sect Golden Core Seed, will owe me a pretty significant favor.’

’Even the alchemical materials are ready-made...’

’Considering everything...’

’It’s not impossible to do.’

’But, after just reviewing that Pill Formula, it’s just a sliver away from reaching that Tier Three level.’

’And, there are several key points in the refining process that even I can’t understand, which is quite challenging.’

’Also, with Wangyue Island located within the Spirit Nest Islands, quite close to Qianye Island, if the Tier Three Blood Curse Demon Vine grows powerful, the Demon Seed rampages, I might have to flee.’

’If the three Masters can eradicate this foe in one go, that would be for the best.’

Qin Ming’s mind was racing, having already made a decision.

"Ahem! Since Fellow Daoist Wei trusts Qin so much, I am willing to give it a try."

"Helping Elder Aoo with alchemy is an honor for Qin, and it also serves the Wei Country’s Cultivation Realm in some capacity."

Qin Ming declared with an unquestioning resolve.

Wei Wuya saw Qin Ming agree so readily and was delighted. He immediately raised his tea cup, "Fellow Daoist Qin is indeed noble; it’s rare for the Wei Country’s Cultivation Realm to have a master like you who possesses virtues and abilities, just like finding a treasure. I toast to you with tea instead of wine."

"Fellow Daoist Wei is too kind."

After the two toasted with a cup of tea, Qin Ming wiped his mouth and directly asked, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Wei... as a condition for the alchemy, I need several spiritual materials, namely the Seven-leaf Nether Mushroom, Red Jade Crystal Sand, Phoenix Perch Spirit Grass, Cold Marrow Treasure Flower..."

Qin Ming listed a bunch of rare spiritual materials in one breath, making his mouth dry, so he couldn’t help but stop to have a sip of Spirit Tea.

Wei Wuya was left stunned.

But the next words from Qin Ming further surprised this Senior Disciple of Thunder Origin Sect.

"Finally, Qin would also need fifty pieces... no... make it thirty pieces."

"Thirty pieces of High-Grade Spirit Stones would suffice."

"What do you think, Fellow Daoist Wei?"

Wei Wuya snapped back to reality, his face twitching slightly, forcing a smile, "Fellow Daoist Qin, I can agree to your request for those spiritual materials."

"But as for the High-Grade Spirit Stones, I’m afraid I can’t provide you with such a large amount."

"At most, you can only have five pieces."

Qin Ming nodded calmly, "Five pieces it is, deal!"

He answered crisply and straightforwardly, without any hesitation.

Originally, he hadn’t expected Wei Wuya to agree to such an excessive condition, and five High-Grade Spirit Stones were already far beyond his expectations.

Afterwards.

Wei Wuya handed over a bag of spiritual materials needed to refine the Life-Restoring Pill to Qin Ming.

However, moments later.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, this isn’t right?"

"Why is there only one set of spiritual materials for refining the Life-Restoring Pill?" Qin Ming asked in bewilderment as he opened the package.

Wei Wuya revealed an embarrassed expression and awkwardly explained, "There were originally over a dozen sets of spiritual materials, but Elder Yanm accidentally failed all of them, so there’s only this last set left..."

"Moreover, if Fellow Daoist Qin can’t succeed with this one set of materials, our Sect won’t be able to gather any more extras in the short term either."

Qin Ming: "..."

’So Elder Yanm failed over a dozen sets, not just over a dozen attempts...’

’Thunder Origin Sect really was at a dead end and finally thought of me?’

In fact, Wei Wuya only recently found out that there were Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Pills and Foundation Establishment Pills auctioned at Vast Sea Immortal City’s Mirror Snow Pavilion, which led him to think of working closely with Qin Ming.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, no need to feel pressured; whether the alchemy succeeds or fails, Wei owes you a favor." Wei Wuya said sincerely.

Qin Ming then stored the spiritual materials into his storage pouch and asked, "Alright, Fellow Daoist Wei, roughly when do you need this pill?"

This set of materials could allow for the furnace to refine a dozen or so Life-Restoring Pills, which was enough for him, so he wasn’t in a hurry.

"Of course, the sooner the better; let’s set it within a year, how do you feel about that, Fellow Daoist Qin?"

"Mm... okay," Qin Ming pondered for a moment before replying.

"Regardless of the outcome of the refinement, Fellow Daoist Qin, you can send someone to the core area of the Vast Sea Immortal City, find our Thunder Origin Sect’s ’Linglong Pavilion’, and deliver the message." Wei Wuya said.

Qin Ming nodded, suddenly remembering and hesitatingly asked, "Fellow Daoist Wei, forgive my boldness, but if your Sect’s Elder Aoo takes the Life-Restoring Pill, then in the future..."

"Haha! Is Fellow Daoist Qin worrying about the future of our Thunder Origin Sect?"

"To be honest, after I return this time, I will enter a closed-door cultivation, attempting to break through to the Golden Core Realm." When Wei Wuya said this, he exuded an aura of strong self-confidence, as if his entire will had reached its peak.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming said enviously, "Then I wish Fellow Daoist Wei Great Success in the Golden Core and lead the Immortal Dao forever!"

After their discussions were finalized.

Wei Wuya then took his leave with his people.

Qin Ming gazed deeply at the Dharma Ship disappearing into the distant sky, thinking to himself:

"It seems I’ll have to... consult Master Su for answers and guidance again..."