Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation-Chapter 216 - 96: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, While the Oriole Waits Behind (Double-Length)

As the pill roar echoed, Wu Weixiong endured his severe internal injuries and staggered closer.

"Hahaha, good, good, it's actually an Upper Grade pill!

Alchemist Li, rest assured, I, Wu, am a man of my word. Hand this pill over to me, and you can take away the body of this Mang Lizard, which is worth more than the reward promised by the Liu Family."

The Mang Lizard, a Second Tier Late Period spirit pet, had skin more valuable than ordinary demon beasts.

Whether as talisman material or for artifact refining, it was quite useful.

The four elders of the Liu Family gritted their teeth but ultimately remained silent.

Li Ji'an chuckled inwardly; this man really knew how to present others' gifts as his own.

However, he immediately furrowed his brows slightly, took out the Biyun Sect Identity Jade Token, and pretended to speak sternly with a hidden weakness: "Hmph! I'm not interested in your disputes. I was just invited by Fellow Daoist Liu to refine the Beast Pill, and now that it's done, the rest has nothing to do with me."

With that said, he placed the Sacred Beast Pill into a Jade Bottle.

Then, as if it were a hot potato, he tossed it directly to Liu Jiuqian outside the Spirit-Gathering Array.

Liu Jiuqian's face instantly stiffened, unable to decide whether to catch it or not.

Given the current situation, her only remaining desire was to survive.

"Hahaha, very well, then I owe no karma to Alchemist Li." Seeing the fear in Li Ji'an's expression, Wu Weixiong laughed heartily and reached out with magical power to catch the Jade Bottle in mid-air.

"Whoosh!"

However, another magical power was even faster, wrapping around the Jade Bottle and taking it first.

"Hmm?" Wu Weixiong turned to look at his deputy.

"Guo Qi, what do you mean by this?"

As a force second only to the Five Great Sects in Celestial Origin Province, Spirit Beast Mountain's heritage is even longer than the Five Great Clans of Cangyun State, with Beast Taming as its foundation.

Wu Weixiong was highly valued in the sect due to his talent for Beast Taming, serving as the Master Spirit Binder of the Beast Taming Hall, while Guo Qi, although also a late Foundation Establishment cultivator, primarily practiced the Wood Element Technique, not skilled in combat but proficient in medicine, served as his deputy.

In the sect, he always followed Wu Weixiong's lead.

Guo Qi held the Jade Bottle, leisurely looking at Wu Weixiong with a slight smile: "If this Earth-Split Bear consumes this Sacred Beast Pill, do you think its bloodline could advance further and have the hope of nurturing a Demon Pill?"

Wu Weixiong squinted his eyes, noticing the vast difference in Guo Qi's demeanor from usual.

Usually in the sect, Guo Qi was always cautious, avoiding struggles and maintaining a harmonious front. But at this moment, his attitude clearly showed his true colors.

"Guo Qi! You want to usurp this pill and monopolize the Earth-Split Bear? Don't you care about the family you have in the sect?"

Guo Qi casually raised his head, smiling broadly: "Of course, a servant will always be a servant. How could you possibly understand the master's plans?"

"Hmm? You..." Wu Weixiong's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Guo Qi.

"The Sect Leader... does that old bastard want to burn bridges after crossing the river? Or was I meant to be used against the Liu Family from the start?"

Guo Qi chuckled: "Oh~ you're overthinking it. The Sect Leader actually holds you in high regard; otherwise, why would he approve resources for your Foundation Establishment?

But alas, you're too outstanding, and your capabilities are too formidable, which has already influenced the Young Sect Leader's succession prospects.

In your next life, remember to keep a low profile!"

"It's the Young Sect Leader?" Wu Weixiong gnashed his teeth, betrayed twice in his life, his resolve completely shattered.

Guo Qi smiled softly and no longer paid him attention, instead walking straight to the four members of the Liu Family: "Ladies and gentlemen, the one seeking revenge is this traitor. Give me the Medicinal Guide, and I'll help you eliminate this traitor."

"Hahaha! Guo Qi, even though I'm gravely injured and my spirit pet is heavily wounded, you think you have us in the palm of your hand?" Wu Weixiong laughed sinisterly.

Guo Qi turned his head with a condescending smile: "I can destroy you with a snap!"

"Hmph, let's see you try!" Wu Weixiong gathered his magical power again, ready to fight.

However, his expression suddenly changed: "When did you poison me?"

He felt his magical power blocked, impossible to mobilize.

Guo Qi smiled gently: "It was in the Warm Injury Pill I just gave you. I merely added a bit of the originally harmless Huaqian Powder, which only becomes toxic when exposed to intense heat."

His expression was calm and confident.

"Even without magical power, I can still kill you!" Wu Weixiong forced himself to gather his blood energy.

But having just used the Body Cultivation Secret Technique, he was already too exhausted.

"Save your energy!" Guo Qi laughed and shook his head, slowly extending his hand.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!" Countless vines suddenly shot out from his hand, instantly binding Wu Weixiong.

Wu Weixiong struggled fiercely, but the more he struggled, the tighter the vines became.

Moreover, his blood energy quickly drained away.

"You insidious fiend, you've hidden so well! What evil technique is this?"

The vines, originally green, began absorbing Wu Weixiong's blood energy and turned crimson, binding him tighter and tighter.

"Hehe, Guo has more tricks up his sleeve than this. Hopefully, in your next life, you'll learn to hide your talents." Guo Qi sneered, no longer looking at him, and turned to the Liu Family on the ground.

With another hand extended, countless green leaves whirled like a storm, enveloping the four of them.

In just a moment, none of the four were left with intact skin.

"Spare me!" Liu Jiuqian couldn't withstand it, hastily throwing out the Medicinal Guide from her Storage Pouch.

Only then did Guo Qi retract the Leaf Blade Wind Scroll, placing the Medicinal Guide into his own pocket.

"Roar!" At this moment, a furious roar of a giant bear erupted.

The next instant, the Earth-Split Bear, missing one bear paw, growled and charged at him.

"Beast." Guo Qi scoffed, retracting the vines that drained Wu Weixiong's blood energy before shooting them towards the Earth-Split Bear.

Known for defense and immense strength, the Earth-Split Bear found itself completely restrained by the tough vines, unable to move, its blood energy also rapidly drained, leaving it once again weak and collapsing to the ground.