Above the Great Dao-Chapter 1546 - 716: Treating to a Meal (2)

The sea beasts immediately leapt out of the water, excitedly chasing after the Qing Han Boat.

Fan Xiao looked back and saw a sea beast opening its bloody mouth wide, lunging towards him.

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After a few months, Chen Shi and Fan Xiao paid the ransom to redeem themselves. The boat captain was reluctant to let them go and tried to persuade them to stay, saying, "Both of you possess the Sea Fishing Saint Body and can turn misfortune into good luck. Why not work a few more years, save enough money, and then leave?"

Chen Shi was determined to leave.

After the two left Diaoji City, they headed to Gongtong Valley.

Fan Xiao glanced at Chen Shi, who was calculating how many years and how many deaths were needed for a Heavenly Immortal to accumulate the Spiritual Liquid, Cultivation Technique, and Magical Treasures necessary to break through to the True Immortal Realm if they were to hunt sea beasts.

"It still requires dying 240 times."

Chen Shi calculated the result, somewhat gloomy, "This number is too precise. Among 240 Heavenly Immortals, only one can survive and become a True Immortal."

Fan Xiao changed the topic and said, "Lately, I feel my understanding of the Hongmeng Division has deepened. You use the Hongmeng Division, and I'll try to break your move."

Chen Shi composed himself, summoned the Xuanhuang Sword Qi, and the Hongmeng Division erupted!

They faced off with their swords, one attacking, the other breaking the attack, within moments separating as their bodies intertwined.

Fan Xiao looked down and saw a "Xiao" character engraved on his torn shirt.

Fan Xiao snorted, said nothing, and sheathed his sword, continuing to ponder how to break Chen Shi's Hongmeng Division.

During this time, he repeatedly challenged Chen Shi with this move, feeling he had made great progress, but still couldn't break it.

The two arrived in Gongtong Valley to work as medicine slaves. The tasks of a medicine slave were not as dangerous as hunting sea beasts. Besides testing medicine for pharmacists every day, they had to draw their own blood to water the Immortal Elixirs.

The blood of an Immortal contains extremely pure Spiritual Power, exactly what the Immortal Elixirs need, making it perfect for nourishing them. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

In Gongtong Valley, there were thousands of medicine slaves like them, emaciated, with sunken eyes, listlessly carrying buckets of blood to water the Immortal Elixirs.

Some Immortal Elixirs were particularly precious and required the use of medicine men, which meant peeling back the scalp of an Immortal's fontanel, allowing the elixir's roots to grow into the scalp, using the Qi of Six Suns to warm and nurture.

Chen Shi and Fan Xiao saw these medicine men in the valley. They were still alive, with the roots of the Immortal Elixirs already embedded in their faces, some even reaching into their eye sockets, nearly pushing their eyes out.

They continued to move freely, even basking in the sun, though with elixirs growing atop their heads, they stood out quite remarkably.

"The recent newcomers are quite good."

In the distance, some pharmacists were judging Chen Shi and Fan Xiao, saying, "Thick skin and abundant Qi-Blood, they tried my medicine and still remain lively. Their blood is pure. Look over there, the Immortal Elixirs cultivated with their blood are growing better. They can be used as medicine men."

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Half a year later, Chen Shi and Fan Xiao, now skin and bones, redeemed themselves from Gongtong Valley and left the place.

They arrived in Yu Huang State of the Northern Continent, only to unexpectedly meet an old acquaintance.

"Zhong Wuwang! Fan Xiao!"

Cui Zhenzhen waved excitedly, rushing over like a swallow, her face brimming with a joyful smile, rapidly saying, "You two brothers are still alive! After leaving the beast hunting team, where did you go?"

Chen Shi observed Cui Zhenzhen. This young woman used to be a member of Pang Yunji's beast hunting team. When Chen Shi and Fan Xiao left, she had already reached the Perfect Heavenly Immortal Realm, saving up for her breakthrough to become a True Immortal.

But now, Cui Zhenzhen was already a True Immortal, and her body was suffused with Pure Yang Immortal Qi, very pure indeed.

"Zhenzhen, you've become a True Immortal?" Chen Shi asked in surprise.

Cui Zhenzhen proudly laughed, "Yes, and I am a Pure Yang True Immortal! I no longer need to capture beasts for a living. Now I can just sell my blood. Why do you both look so thin? Come, let me treat you to a good meal!"

She led Chen Shi and Fan Xiao towards the restaurant.

Chen Shi recounted their experiences as medicine men in Gongtong Valley. Cui Zhenzhen clicked her tongue, "Medicine men? You really are harsh on yourselves, losing so much blood every day could ruin your foundation. It's fortunate you redeemed yourselves... Please wait here for me!"

Chen Shi and Fan Xiao waited outside the restaurant, and after a moment, Cui Zhenzhen returned, her complexion pale, lacking in color, smiling as she said, "I just remembered I had no money on me, so I sold some Pure Yang Immortal Blood and got a few banknotes. Now I can treat you to a feast!"

She led them into the restaurant, laughing, "We caught so many Immortal Beasts, but never tasted one. Today, we must try it."

Fan Xiao frowned, "Zhenzhen, that's money from selling your blood, don't spend it."

Cui Zhenzhen laughed, "I became a Pure Yang True Immortal by selling blood, there's no harm in treating old friends."

The three sat down, ordered food, and waited for the waiter to serve the dishes.

Chen Shi asked, "Zhenzhen, where did you get the Pure Yang Immortal Technique?"

Cui Zhenzhen laughed proudly, "I found it! I must be lucky. After saving enough money, I redeemed myself from Boss Pang and intended to buy some Immortal Qi Spirit Liquid to breakthrough. Before entering the city, I met a Pure Yang True Immortal who had sold too much of his blood, ruining his foundation and selling himself to death. I found a Pure Yang Five Thunders Heart Scripture on him and became a Pure Yang True Immortal! Am I lucky or what?"

Fan Xiao couldn't help but say, "The last person to practice this technique died right in front of you, and you still dared to cultivate it?"

"What else could I do?"

Cui Zhenzhen laughed, "Such luck! I must have a Sacred Body for picking up treasures!"

This meal, Fan Xiao ate with discomfort, wanting to pick up his chopsticks but feeling conflicted knowing it was paid for with this girl's blood money, making it hard to eat.

Cui Zhenzhen urged them to eat more while she held back herself, swallowing her saliva several times.

The meal was a difficult one.

Chen Shi put down his chopsticks, pondered for a moment, then said, "To be honest, Zhenzhen, I am not Zhong Wuwang, nor a typical Heavenly Immortal working as a medicine slave or mining slave. I am the Teaching Venerable of Golden Turtle Island, Crown Prince of Emperor Houtu, General of the World, Heavenly King Chen. Since we are destined, I must reciprocate for this meal. Come with me to Golden Turtle Island, and I'll accept you as a disciple."

Fan Xiao also put down his chopsticks, sighed, and said seriously, "Zhenzhen, to tell you the truth, I'm also not a typical Heavenly Immortal. I am Fan Xiao, the first disciple of the current Immortal Court's Supreme Immortal Emperor, serving as the Beiluo General, commanding 300,000 Immortal Demon troops. Follow me to the Immortal Court, and I promise you a bright future."

Cui Zhenzhen was stunned, blinking as her gaze shifted from Chen Shi's face to Fan Xiao's, then back again, noticing the increasingly serious expressions on their faces.

"Pfft!"

She burst into laughter, picking up her chopsticks, stuffing food into her mouth, saying, "You brothers have such a sense of humor! Good, good! One is General of the World, the other Beiluo General. I guess you two have eaten the pharmacist's medicines from Gongtong Valley and gone mad!"

She swept the table clean of food like a gust of wind, paid the bill, and smiled satisfied, "It's been years since I've had such a meal. Let's go!"

Chen Shi sighed, placing the General of the World's Seal on the table.

Seeing this, Fan Xiao also took out the Beiluo General's Seal and placed it on the table as well.

"Zhenzhen, you can verify their authenticity."

Chen Shi said, "With this General of the World's Seal, I can command 200,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Generals of the Heavenly Court. Presenting this to Emperor Tian Peng can mobilize his 360,000 deities. The seal represents the unparalleled power of the Great Heavenly Venerate. Zhenzhen, come with me."

Fan Xiao smiled slightly, "My seal likewise mobilizes the Immortal Soldiers and Generals of the Immortal Court. With this seal, the forces around the North Sea follow my command. We can raise an army and challenge Emperor Tian Peng, confront the Heavenly Court! Zhenzhen, following me offers a better prospect."

Cui Zhenzhen maintained a smile, "You two, stop joking... Are you really not joking? Are these seals really real? You're not trying to trick me into becoming a mining slave, are you?"