Chapter 203 - Core Forming Realm (1/2)

Chapter 203 Core Forming Realm

Midway into his contemplation, Xiao Chen faintly heard a flurry of footsteps in the corridor outside his room. The footsteps only stopped outside the door.

“Have you woken up, Brother Xiao?”

“Yes. Please come in, Brother Qin.”

Murong Xian’er ran to the door to open it. Qin Shaoyang and two other Xianyong Sect disciples walked inside the room.

“How are you feeling, Brother Xiao?”

“I’m fine now,” Xiao Chen replied. “How far are we from Canglan City?”

Qin Shaoyang frowned. “You’re still planning to go?”

Xiao Chen didn’t answer. The Zuoqiu family losing a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was a very advantageous thing for him. He must not miss this opportunity.

Qin Shaoyang knew what he was thinking and thus, said, “Their sole Nascent Soul Realm cultivator isn’t the reason the Zuoqiu family dominates the Middle Continent.”

Xiao Chen’s eyebrows gathered into a frown. Did the Zuoqiu family have another Nascent Soul Realm cultivator? He asked, “What do you mean?”

Qin Shaoyang looked out of the window, where the wind had carried several dead leaves into the room. “Zuoqiu Que, a Level Four apothecary.”

Xiao Chen’s heart sank. Naturally, he knew about apothecaries. He had heard quite a few stories about them from Gui Xian. High-level apothecaries not only could revive the dead but also possessed extraordinary pill concoction skills. Thus, in the Violet Manor, apothecaries were very well-connected. Many would rather offend an entire sect than offend an apothecary of Level Three and above.

In ascending order, apothecaries were divided into eight levels: Elixir Apprentice, Elixir Master, Elixir Spirit, Elixir King, Elixir Luminary, Elixir Saint, Elixir Immortal, and then legendary Elixir God.

A mere Elixir Apprentice would be famed for his superior medical expertise in the Human World. An Elixir Spirit would possess a rudimentary knowledge of reviving the dead and be able to produce high-level medicinal pills such as Core-forming Pills with ease. Back then, Gui Xian was an apothecary who was about to become a Level 4 Elixir King.

Xiao Chen hadn’t expected there to be a Level 4 Elixir King in the Zuoqiu family. Just what kind of existence was an Elixir King? Not only could he revive a person, but he could also produce heaven-defying pills such as Nascent Soul Pills or Nirvana Pills. That wasn’t even the scariest part. An Elixir King needed only to yell for help and a magnificent army would immediately answer his pleas.

Many years ago, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator tried to kidnap Zuoqiu Que and make him his personal apothecary. In the end, the cultivator had his soul extinguished by the experts from all walks of life that the family summoned.

Xiao Chen’s frown deepened. He and the Zuoqiu family were now like oil and water. Even if he didn’t try to rescue Gui Xian from them, they wouldn’t let him off either.

Finally, hesitation crept onto the expression of one of the disciples behind Qin Shaoyang. He said, “That’s not all. Zuoqiu family has a First Young Master with a phenomenal talent called Zuoqiu Yang. He’s Zuoqiu Ze’s older cousin and ranked ninth on the Heaven List. He has six Spiritual Meridians.”

Xiao Chen’s frown deepened more and more. Someone from the Heaven List? The top ten on the list mustn’t be underestimated. They were far more terrifying than any of the old folks.

“Zuoqiu Yang achieved the peak of Core Forming Realm long ago. Recently, he has been learning in the Divine Mist Sect at the west border of the Middle Continent. Moreover, he’s the chief disciple of the Divine Mist Sect Leader. He has already rushed home with his men after hearing that you killed his cousin.”

Xiao Chen snickered. “Let them come! The more, the better! Send one, I’ll kill one; send two, I’ll kill two; send three, I’ll kill all!”

Qin Shaoyang raised his head and sighed. “Don’t force it, Brother Xiao. My master has entrusted a task to you. You must stay safe. In my opinion, you should lie low for now. We can talk about rescuing your friend in the future. It’s said that a leader can submit or can stand tall as required. Why ruin your future plans for a moment of bravery?”

Xiao Chen shook his head. “Please leave for now. I need some silence.” He then turned to Murong Xian’er and said, “Xian’er, please leave as well. Close the door behind you.”

When everyone was gone, he crushed the bedside with a loud thump. Veins had emerged on his forehead.