Chapter 266: Dawn Breaks, Order Crumbles
She felt that the spider seemed to have its own consciousness.
Ready to burst out of its confines at any moment.
Hearing Xuening’s words, Ye Zhiqiu and Bai Xiu’s expressions also grew grave.
Even though they came from the Alchemist Association and were considered well-informed, this was the first time they had encountered such a situation.
“Sister Xuening, don’t worry. Since Friend Su dared to make this decision, and he’s still alive after all this time, this poison clearly can’t harm him.
Think about it, if any of us three were in Friend Su’s place, we would probably have exploded by now.
We don’t understand Body Cultivation, and Friend Su is taking the most traditional path of opening the Secret Repository. We should trust him.”
Hearing Ye Zhiqiu’s words, Xuening silently nodded.She then turned her gaze to the alchemy furnace beside her.
“Senior Sister Ye, can you help me? I still want to prepare a Bodhi Breaking Through Adversity Pill for Brother Su. After all, it’s always better to be prepared.”
“Okay!”
Ye Zhiqiu understood Xuening’s feelings.
Of course, she was willing to help at this time. However, what made them both feel a little awkward was that they couldn’t use the poisonous blood for this alchemy session.
Even though the ancestor of the Feng family had woken up and was still willing to let them draw some blood, the poisonous blood within him had already been completely evaporated by the previous Bodhi Breaking Through Adversity Pill.
They couldn’t possibly draw blood from Su Jingzhen at this crucial moment.
Although Su Jingzhen’s blood might be usable now, they didn’t dare to disturb his current state.
They could only refine an ordinary Bodhi Breaking Through Adversity Pill.
Of course, Ye Zhiqiu also knew that Xuening might just want to find something to do at this time, so she wouldn’t be constantly worried.
Soon, the two women entered the alchemy state.
Bai Xiu, on the other hand, was once again left with nothing to do.
He silently stared at the ancestor of the Feng family and Su Jingzhen.
The two women’s alchemy session went surprisingly smoothly.
Soon, another high-grade Bodhi Breaking Through Adversity Pill was produced.
However, without the addition of poisonous blood, its effect on clearing The Pink Poisonous Woman’s poison might not be as strong.
But holding this pill, Xuening’s heart finally calmed down a bit.
As time passed, the aura emanating from the ancestor of the Feng family grew stronger.
The state seemed to become more and more stable.
This place, being the spiritual eye of a spiritual vein, was indeed an excellent place for recovery.
At this moment, Ye Zhiqiu and the others were shocked to discover that the ancestor of the Feng family’s aura had surpassed the Nascent Soul stage.
“Is this the pressure of a Soul Formation stage cultivator?
Truly formidable!”
Bai Xiu muttered to herself.
But the next moment, Ye Zhiqiu shook her head: “No, his aura is still growing.
The surrounding spiritual energy is also constantly converging towards him. Perhaps the Soul Formation stage is not his peak.”
Hearing this, Xuening and Bai Xiu were both startled.
They had previously guessed that the ancestor of the Feng family’s strength might not be as simple as transcending the tribulation stage.
Now it seemed that their guess was correct.
If the ancestor of the Feng family could truly recover to the Divine Intent stage, then the situation outside would likely change again.
When the ancestor of the Feng family was awake before, during their brief interaction, they had seen that he was a wise and kind old man.
He should be a man of justice, and this time he could also become their support.
Thinking of this, Ye Zhiqiu and the others felt a sudden sense of relief.
……
While Ye Zhiqiu and Xuening waited for the ancestor of the Feng family to recover and for Su Jingzhen to stabilize his state, Yunmeng City gradually welcomed dawn.
Tuoba Junlin appeared, and after Vice President Ouyang and the others mediated, the atmosphere outside the Feng family’s treasure pavilion gradually calmed down.
As time passed and the eastern sky began to show signs of dawn, the atmosphere once again became eerie.
At this moment, Vice President Ouyang and Yao Changsheng, who had descended from the void and stood aside, both frowned.
“Chief Yao, perhaps you should give me some explanation about this.
Previously, I didn’t hesitate to trust you, but I think, even if you were to choose a high-grade medicinal material, it shouldn’t take this long, right?”
Vice President Ouyang said to Yao Changsheng.
The reason why he had spoken up for the Feng family without hesitation before was solely because of Yao Changsheng’s face.
He simply believed in Yao Changsheng’s character.
Now, he could naturally see that something was amiss.
Hearing this, Yao Changsheng sighed inwardly.
But at this point, he still nodded: “This time, the four young friends entering the treasure pavilion wasn’t just about picking herbs.”
Yao Changsheng’s words caused Vice President Ouyang’s aura to suddenly become sharp.
He was not only one of the top alchemists in the Qingzhou region but also a Nascent Soul stage cultivator with considerable combat power.
“Vice President Ouyang, please calm down. This matter doesn’t actually harm the four of them.”
Yao Changsheng then explained the situation with the ancestor of the Feng family to Vice President Ouyang in detail.
He knew that this matter couldn’t be hidden forever.
As the chief alchemist of the Yunmeng City Treasure Gathering Pavilion, Yao Changsheng was naturally aware of the Feng family’s affairs.
After listening to Yao Changsheng’s account, Vice President Ouyang’s emotions gradually calmed down.
But he still frowned and asked, “Why couldn’t the Feng family just speak openly about this?”
Yao Changsheng shook his head again, sighing: “This matter is quite complicated, and the Feng family’s situation is not very optimistic.
If they were to speak openly, the ancestor of the Feng family, who is in seclusion and on the verge of death, would be exposed. Vice President Ouyang, how many people would want to devour the Feng family’s fat?
Perhaps relying on the Treasure Gathering Pavilion family’s status, external forces would at most annex some of the Feng family’s other businesses.
But within the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, the Feng family might be in danger of being expelled at any time.”
As he spoke, Yao Changsheng’s gaze fell on Tuoba Junlin, who was sitting silently on a rock, and the black-robed elder behind him.
“The Tuoba family is a prime example.”
Hearing Yao Changsheng’s words, Vice President Ouyang’s aura softened.
Through Yao Changsheng’s words, he could sense the Feng family’s helplessness.
But he still subconsciously asked, “What if Ye Zhiqiu and the others couldn’t revive the Feng family ancestor this time?”
Yao Changsheng’s lips curled into a wry smile: “If they can’t, then the Feng family will likely become a vassal of the Tuoba family, or have a large chunk of their territory ripped away by forces like Spirit Sound Valley.
The scene outside the treasure pavilion today wouldn’t have calmed down without a powerful figure to deter them.”
As he said this, Yao Changsheng’s tone was still filled with emotion.
In fact, for Yao Changsheng and the group of alchemists in the Yunmeng City Treasure Gathering Pavilion,
It didn’t matter to them which family dominated the Yunmeng City Treasure Gathering Pavilion.
Their status remained high and mighty.
Any family that took over would have to treat them with respect.
But for Yao Changsheng, he had cooperated with the Feng family for so many years and didn’t want to see them fall.
Vice President Ouyang nodded and didn’t say anything more.
But he didn’t know at this time that Ye Zhiqiu and the others had been attacked while at the Feng family ancestor’s seclusion site.
If he had known, he probably wouldn’t have been so calm.
As Yao Changsheng and Vice President Ouyang were talking, the darkness in the void was finally dispelled by the light projected from the eastern horizon.
At the same time, the Flowing Wind Sword Sect cultivators who were still sitting in the corner drew their swords from their backs!
Their aura was as sharp as swords, instantly locking onto the remaining Feng family members.
“Dawn has broken, and we still don’t see the four young friends.
It seems the Feng family is truly daring to defy heaven.
Since this is the case, the Flowing Wind Sword Sect need not give the Feng family any face.
Let’s all follow me into the treasure pavilion to find them!”
At this moment, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Flowing Wind Sword Sect roared.
The cultivators of various powers who had been waiting for the opportune moment all night were instantly excited.
“Hehe, we swore in front of all the cultivators in Yunmeng City to be the four young friends’ backing.
But now we’re slapped in the face by the Feng family.
Since the Feng family wants to do such a domineering thing, we are not true cowards.”
“Let’s charge together and find them in the treasure pavilion!”
“…”
As soon as the Flowing Wind Sword Sect cultivator spoke, countless people responded.
With Feng Baozhao and the other important figures gone, how could these remaining Feng family members control the situation?
The so-called order collapsed in an instant.