Back then, when Ling Chen discovered He Zhishen’s tomb, Xu Ming told him that apart from He Zhishen, there were other people in this world who lived long lives, and one of them was his master, Su Cheng’en.
Su Cheng’en took on many disciples, but all of those disciples mysteriously disappeared in their thirties and forties. Until later, by chance, Xu Ming found many skeletons beneath his room where he lived. Not only that, the heads of those skeletons were all smashed. According to Xu Ming’s guess, those skeletons must have been Su Cheng’en’s forr disciples. After learning that his master was a brutal murderer, Xu Ming chose to escape.
At this mont, after listening to Ling Chen’s narrative, Ling Gengqiu pondered for a while and then slowly said, "If that’s the case, I may know the reason for Su Cheng’en’s longevity. Su Cheng’en is the creator of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, knowledgeable and wise, and his aptitude and intelligence are slightly inferior to mine. Moreover, Su Cheng’en mastered an alchemy technique, passed down from ancestors many years ago. Alchemy is a profound skill, and it’s unknown where Su Cheng’en learned it. The Heavenly chanism Pavilion beca the largest force in Martial Arts due to his alchemy skills, and he crafted pills like the Nine Elents Pill."
After pausing, Ling Gengqiu continued, "I think Su Cheng’en probably uses his alchemy skills, utilizing Heavenly List experts as drug prirs to brew elixirs for himself to extend his own life."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s expression changed, and he asked in surprise, "Brother, do you an... Su Cheng’en uses people to craft potions?"
Ling Gengqiu nodded and said, "I know it sounds very cruel, but it was common in ancient tis. Haven’t you heard that so ancient emperors, to achieve immortality, sought alchemists to craft longevity pills? Those alchemists used young boys and girls as drug prirs, crafting pills for the emperors to consu. However, there is no such thing as a true immortality pill in this world; most alchemists who the emperors summoned were frauds, and the pills made from boys and girls might at best contribute to strengthening one’s physique."
"Heavenly List experts are not ordinary people; to be precise, Heavenly List experts surpass ordinary people’s limits in so aspects. Therefore, elixirs brewed using Heavenly List experts possess extraordinary effects. Yet, this thod belongs to the unorthodox ways and carries significant side effects. Last ti when I faced off against Su Cheng’en, his strength steadily overwheld , but in the end, his body suddenly cracked. Thus, it can be concluded that he does not possess immortality; although the elixirs extended his life, they could not alter his physical body, and when his body cannot withstand the internal power, it explodes, which is a fatal flaw for Su Cheng’en."
"I see."
"Unless Su Cheng’en solves this problem, he will never bear to fight against , which is why he has yet to appear. So, we need not worry about him for now."
Ling Chen nodded and said, "Brother, there’s no ti to lose. I’ll book two plane tickets, and we can set off for the Heavenly chanism Pavilion tomorrow. What do you think?"
"I’m fine with it, since I’m idle anyway. To be honest, I haven’t visited the Heavenly chanism Pavilion for many years, and I don’t know what changes have occurred there." As he spoke these words, Ling Gengqiu’s eyes revealed a trace of nostalgia, though what he was nostalgic for, Ling Chen could not fathom.
The next morning, Ling Chen drove to the airport with Ling Gengqiu and boarded the plane heading to the Heavenly chanism Pavilion.
After a few hours of arduous travel, the two people finally arrived in the forest outside the Heavenly chanism Pavilion. Gazing at the lush trees surrounding him, Ling Gengqiu walked while lanting, "When I ca here back then, the mountains around were bare, devoid of any vegetation. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of years have passed; things have changed and people are no longer the sa."
Ling Chen playfully teased, "Brother, the ’people’ in ’people are no longer the sa’ refers to those beauties, doesn’t it?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Gengqiu grinned and said, "You’re still the one who understands ."
As they talked, Ling Gengqiu suddenly halted, his gaze darting to the side. Imdiately, he plucked a leaf from a branch, his wrist subtly flicking, and the thin leaf instantly transford into a sharp blade, swiftly flying out.
As Ling Gengqiu acted, a cry of pain echoed from the jungle, followed by a muffled ’thud’, as if sothing had fallen to the ground.
"Who’s there?" Ling Chen vigilantly looked toward the direction of the sound, striding quickly in its direction. Upon approaching, he saw a young man lying on the ground, the leaf embedded right in his shoulder. Fortunately, Ling Gengqiu had held back a bit of force; otherwise, the leaf would have pierced through his body.
"Are you a scout of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion?"
The man slowly climbed up from the ground, looked at Ling Chen and said, "Mr. Ling, this is not your first ti at the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, you should be familiar with our rules."
"I apologize; my companion is just too cautious. Go and notify your Pavilion Master, tell her that I’m here and would like to et."
"Yes."
After the man left, Ling Chen and Ling Gengqiu did not proceed forward but stayed where they were waiting. He was no longer a friend of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, and if he forcibly entered, he would encounter resistance. He ca here this ti to discuss cooperation with Su i, and there was no need for confrontation.
After about ten minutes, the young man returned, and with him was Ling Chen’s friend, Song Ge.
"Ling, we et again." Song Ge greeted him with a smile.
"Hello, Song." With that, Ling Chen pointed to Ling Gengqiu beside him and said, "Let introduce you, this is my brother."
"Hello, pleased to et you." Song Ge exchanged so polite remarks, then said, "Ling, the Pavilion Master is waiting for you in the hall, let lead you there."
"Much appreciated."
Before long, the trio arrived outside the central tower of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion. Entering the tower and climbing two flights of stairs, they reached the council hall of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion. Upon entering the door, Ling Chen’s gaze was imdiately drawn to Su i’s charming face. After a long absence, Su i still looked the sa as before, her delicate features, skin white as snow, wearing a loose outfit with a minority ethnic flair, sitting gracefully there, her slender lips slightly curved in a subtle smile.
If anything was different, it was the change in aura; now Su i seed even more mature than before, exuding the charm of a mature woman, indescribable yet irresistibly attractive, even Ling Gengqiu beside her widened his eyes, carefully observing the young Pavilion Master of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion.
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