Chapter 238 - 184: Taiyin Island Remnants, Yu Lingfei Poisoned

"No wonder the Righteous Dao backed down last time in their confrontation with the Demon Dao. It seems the Demon Evil Sea’s forces really aren’t to be underestimated; just the Celestial Ghost Sect alone has over ten Golden Core Late Stage elders, plus two Early Stage Nascent Soul tributors. The foundations of other powers are probably just as impressive!"

Lin Chang’sheng thought to himself in secret.

But thankfully, this time he wasn’t here to clash with these demon cultivators.

His mission was to acquire the Myriad Ghosts Pulling Technique and the secret method to revive the woman inside the coffin.

"Hm? Someone’s here?"

Suddenly, Lin Chang’sheng sensed someone in the next room secretly spying on him.

Could someone have already discovered his tracks?

"Daoist friend, would you care to show yourself?"

After he recalled Qi Hui back into the Myriad Soul Banner, Lin Chang’sheng spoke coldly.

He heard the door next door open, footsteps approaching right outside Lin Chang’sheng’s door.

Cre—ak—

The door was pushed open, and in walked a middle-aged man, so thin he looked like skin stretched over bones—a sight both eerie and unnerving.

The man’s face was pale, whether from nature or blood loss Lin Chang’sheng couldn’t tell—there wasn’t a hint of color in his cheeks.

"I thought experts from the Yanyue Immortal Sect had chased me here. Turns out we’re kindred spirits. If I’m not mistaken, you should be a disciple of the Celestial Ghost Sect, right?"

The gaunt elder stroked his mustache as he sized up Lin Chang’sheng.

From this, Lin Chang’sheng guessed the man had noticed him as soon as he’d used the Myriad Soul Banner.

But just now, Lin Chang’sheng hadn’t spread out his divine sense and missed it at first.

So the other saw him use the Myriad Soul Banner and assumed Lin Chang’sheng was a disciple of the Celestial Ghost Sect.

"That’s right, I am indeed a disciple of the Celestial Ghost Sect. And you, senior?"

Lin Chang’sheng replied, playing along.

Curious what this old geezer was scheming.

The elder didn’t reply, just pulled up his sleeve to reveal a dark green crescent mark on his arm.

"From Taiyin Island?"

Lin Chang’sheng thought to himself.

He’d just learned this from Qi Hui.

Celestial Ghost Sect specialized in soul summoning; Corpse King Sect, corpse refining; Celestial Demon Sect, person control.

And Taiyin Island folk—masters of poison.

Sometimes, any part of their body could contain lethal venom.

Knowing the man’s origin, Lin Chang’sheng stayed on high alert.

He was masking his cultivation, appearing merely at Foundation Establishment Peak.

But if fighting broke out, his Golden Core cultivation could erupt instantly.

"Ah, a senior from Taiyin Island. My respects!"

Lin Chang’sheng greeted politely. The man wasn’t worth fearing; though he had Early Golden Core cultivation, he might be seriously wounded.

Still, Lin Chang’sheng remained cautious.

On the cultivation path, every step must be wary—one misstep, and everything could be lost.

The gaunt elder raised his hand. "Since we’re on the same side, let’s skip the pleasantries. To be frank, I’m being hunted by Yanyue Immortal Sect. I have a blueprint—could I leave it with you for now? Wait for me here three days, and when I return—"

"Demonic scum, prepare to die!"

The elder’s words were cut off by a crisp shout outside the room.

Next, beams of sword aura shot directly toward the elder and Lin Chang’sheng.

"You brat! You really think I’m easy prey? After chasing me for a thousand miles, today I’ll kill you for sure!"

The gaunt elder barked angrily and struck out with his palm.

Boom! Boom! Boom!—

The clash of sword aura and palm seal exploded with fierce detonations.

Lin Chang’sheng instantly retreated.

Looking up, he realized the attacker unleashing sword aura was Yu Lingfei from Yanyue Immortal Sect.

"She broke through to Golden Core too?"

Lin Chang’sheng was surprised, but then quickly understood.

Yu Lingfei had also entered the Void Divine Hall; she’d surely received some fortune inside.

And with her talent, it made sense she’d advance to Golden Core after emerging.

"Demonic trash! Daring to leave Demon Evil Sea and enter the Southern Domain Cultivation Realm—you’re asking for death!"

Yu Lingfei frowned, her blade glowing as she unleashed another volley of sword aura toward the gaunt elder.

"You really think I’m afraid of you? If you won’t stop chasing, don’t blame me for showing no mercy!"

The gaunt elder’s magical power erupted, his entire body turning dark green. With a wave, he drew a leg bone treasure and clashed with Yu Lingfei.

Their fight shattered the inn to pieces, with crowds scattering to escape.

Lin Chang’sheng also withdrew to a safe distance.

"That blueprint must be something special!"

Lin Chang’sheng mused, very interested in the blueprint the elder mentioned.

It was surely valuable.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t ask to leave it here and retrieve it later.

Too bad the elder hadn’t handed it over before Yu Lingfei attacked.

Boom! Boom! Boom!—

Golden Core cultivators’ battles wreak havoc over a massive area; everything within a hundred feet was shattered.

The gaunt elder, seemingly wounded, was suppressed by Yu Lingfei’s sword aura; fighting and retreating simultaneously.

"Young friend, aren’t you going to help?"

The elder was struggling, yelling to Lin Chang’sheng.

Instantly pulling Lin Chang’sheng into the mess.

"I—"

"Help? Once I kill you, he won’t escape either!"

Before Lin Chang’sheng could finish, Yu Lingfei shot him a glare.

Because Lin Chang’sheng had used the Bone Transformation Technique.

So Yu Lingfei had no idea this was Lin Chang’sheng at all.

Yu Lingfei clearly loathed demon cultivators deeply, her sword qi fierce and unyielding.

Wherever the sword aura landed, ruins followed.

"Enough! You’re pushing me too far. If I go down, I’m taking you with me—Myriad Poison Soul Devouring Palm!"

Seeing that Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t helping, the elder shouted, channeling all his magical power for a deadly strike at Yu Lingfei.

Yu Lingfei was undaunted, swinging her Autumn Water Sword and unleashing a hundred beams of sword aura toward the gaunt elder.

BOOM—

Their attacks collided in mid-air once again.

The palm seal was instantly torn apart by sword aura; countless sword qi pierced the elder’s body, killing him on the spot.

But even though the palm was shredded, it still made it in front of Yu Lingfei.

Ssssss—

The mist hit Yu Lingfei’s clothing with a corrosive hiss.

Yu Lingfei realized the danger, retreating at once.

But it was still a bit late; she inhaled a trace of the poisonous mist and instantly felt dizzy and faint.

"Such a vicious poison!"

Even Lin Chang’sheng couldn’t help but be shocked.

Good thing he hadn’t jumped in recklessly, or he’d be the one poisoned now.

Lin Chang’sheng stepped up, planning to check Yu Lingfei’s wounds.

But Yu Lingfei, thinking he was a demon cultivator, used the last of her strength to stab at Lin Chang’sheng with her sword.

Unfortunately, her blade had no force left; Lin Chang’sheng caught it easily between two fingers.

"You—you demon scum are truly despicable! Even if I die, I’ll never fall into your hands!"

Yu Lingfei didn’t want to end up captured by demon cultivators—who knew how they’d torment her?

She prepared to end her own life with her sword.

"Yu Lingfei, it’s me! Daoist Long!"

Afraid she might kill herself, Lin Chang’sheng hurriedly called out the nickname he used when they’d teamed up at the Land of Seizing.

To reassure her.

"Daoist Long? You’re Lin—Lin—"

Before she could finish, Yu Lingfei fainted, collapsing into Lin Chang’sheng’s arms.

Lin Chang’sheng was instantly hit with a waft of sweet fragrance, stirring his thoughts uncontrollably.

But now was not the time for distraction.

Yu Lingfei had been poisoned by Taiyin Island’s venom—her situation was dire.

If not treated quickly, her life was in grave danger.

Lin Chang’sheng put the elder’s corpse away in his storage bag, then found another inn to settle down with Yu Lingfei.

Planning to use his abundant magical power to expel the poison.

But after some time spent on detoxification, Lin Chang’sheng found the effect minimal.

This kind of poison couldn’t be expelled by magical power alone; he could only slow its spread.

"Taking her back to Yanyue Immortal Sect is clearly too late! The poison has invaded her bloodstream—she’ll be dead in an hour unless treated. The only way to save her is bloodletting!"

Lin Chang’sheng thought grimly.

But without elixirs to protect her heart meridian, bloodletting was extremely dangerous—even for a cultivator, too much bleeding could mean death.

This left Lin Chang’sheng in a bind.

After all, Yu Lingfei was already unconscious, and even if he gave her a pill, she wouldn’t be able to refine it quickly.

The only option was for Lin Chang’sheng to refine the elixir himself and transfer its medicinal power into Yu Lingfei.

Then, while bloodletting, force the poison out of her body.

No time to lose—Lin Chang’sheng had no other choice.

He took a Blood Tempering Pill from his storage bag and held it in his mouth.

This pill had been refined just days ago; it could temper the blood and protect the heart, preserving life.

As long as there was a breath left, the pill could guard the heart meridian for three days.

Lin Chang’sheng channeled magical power, refined the pill, then transferred its power into Yu Lingfei from his mouth.

Their lips met; Lin Chang’sheng keenly felt Yu Lingfei’s breath.

His heartbeat couldn’t help but quicken.

But soon the full effect of the medicine was passed to Yu Lingfei, gathering slowly at her heart meridian.

Lin Chang’sheng immediately sliced open her palm, pouring magical power into her from behind as he worked to expel the poison.

Sssss—

Drop after drop of green-glowing blood dripped from Yu Lingfei’s palm.

On the floor, it fizzed and corroded faintly.

This poison really was brutal.

If Yu Lingfei hadn’t been a Golden Core cultivator...

A mortal touched by even a trace of this poison mist would probably melt into a pool of blood.

With Lin Chang’sheng working tirelessly to drive out the poison...

Sweat was already beading on his forehead.

But perseverance paid off—half an hour later, Yu Lingfei gradually woke up.

Seeing Lin Chang’sheng tending to her, her cheeks flushed a brilliant red.

"Try circulating your magical power to protect your heart meridian. Don’t let the poisoned blood invade!"

Lin Chang’sheng noticed she was awake and gently reminded her.

He had no intention of letting all his effort go to waste by failing to save her.

Hearing him, Yu Lingfei stopped worrying and focused on sensing her body.

But when she felt the medicinal power guarding her heart, her fair cheeks became even more flushed.

As an Immortal Master, she knew exactly how to transfer medicinal effects into someone unconscious.

One must first refine the pill, then send the medicinal power from one’s mouth into the other.

Which meant Lin Chang’sheng must have...