Gateway of Immortality-Chapter 409: Good News

The Flying-Horned Ichthyosauruses were still in the pool, swimming gracefully.

It remained uncertain whether Wandering Man would feel curious about why the once tranquil pool suddenly expanded severalfold.

Qin Sang quietly dripped his Drunken Demon Dew, evading the Flying-Horned Ichthyosauruses' perception, and retraced his original route.

Having failed to encounter Wandering Man along the way, Qin Sang departed on his own and eventually reached the plain before the inner valley's barrier.

Deep within the mountain, the habitat of the Star Venom Frog troubled Qin Sang; he was worried that the Spiritual Infant cultivators had already returned, and he would risk meeting them there.

Realizing that lingering in the inner valley was even more dangerous, Qin Sang steeled his resolve and ventured into the mountains.

Fortunately, no fateful coincidences occurred, and he left the inner valley unscathed.

After wandering for a while, Qin Sang left Endless Valley and returned to Qingyang Market. Wandering Man had not yet arrived, although they had agreed to meet here after leaving Endless Valley.

Since Wandering Man had successfully harvested the Night Lily, Qin Sang felt no worry.

He speculated that Wandering Man might have refined the herb on the spot in Endless Valley. After all, it was the coveted natural treasure, and having finally glimpsed the dawn of healing for his hidden injury, Wandering Man must have been eager.

Thus, Qin Sang patiently waited at Qingyang Market.

During those days, he did not remain in his cave dwelling to cultivate; instead, he frequently ventured out to inquire about the Demonic Qingyang Sect, especially regarding the Qingyang Gale Essence within it.

Nine days later...

When Qin Sang was returning from one of his excursions, just as he was about to open the door of his cave dwelling, his eyes suddenly narrowed and a look of delight spread across his face. He pushed the door open and discovered Wandering Man sitting quietly inside.

Wandering Man appeared radiant—his aura had improved markedly compared to before, showing not a trace of age.

Even more astonishing, his cultivation had reached the middle stage of the Foundation Building Realm, matching Qin Sang’s. He had finally crossed that threshold!

"Congratulations, Senior, on healing your hidden injury!" Qin Sang cheered, sharing in Wandering Man’s joy as he congratulated him repeatedly.

Because of the hidden injury, although Wandering Man possessed profound cultivation, he had always been unable to break through the middle stage of the Foundation Building Realm. This setback forced him to reluctantly cease his training and roam in search of elixirs and medicinal herbs.

Qin Sang had never expected that in less than a month, Wandering Man not only refined the Night Lily but also experienced such immediate, potent effects that his bottleneck shattered.

"Thanks to you, Brother Qin!" Wandering Man exclaimed.

With his greatest worry resolved, an undeniable joy shone in his eyes. He rose and bowed to Qin Sang, saying, "Although I did not completely cure my hidden injury, at least before reaching the Core Formation Realm, I no longer had to fear that the injury would hinder my cultivation. I could return to my sect and train without concern for a while!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang furrowed his brows and remarked, "Even after consuming the elixir, you still failed to cure your hidden injury?"

Wandering Man shook his head.

"The Night Lily I consumed, though a natural treasure, was not the remedy specifically suited to my hidden injury. Nevertheless, its potent effects played a significant role in addressing my urgent crisis, and I was exceedingly satisfied."

"Moreover, although my primordial spirit suffered injury, it would not necessarily affect my Core Formation—the exact consequences would only be revealed after reaching the Fake Core Realm."

"By then, I would have transcended ordinary limits; even if it did impact my Core Formation, seeking other healing elixirs would have become far easier."

Wandering Man stood tall, his expression and tone brimming with confidence and resolve, without a trace of hesitation.

Qin Sang, moved by his fervor, nodded slightly, convinced that with Wandering Man’s character and ability, he would undoubtedly overcome the hidden injury.

"Brother Qin, I, limited by age and battling fate, dare not jeopardize my cultivation. Now that I have finally resolved the hidden injury, I have to return to my sect to cultivate. Will you grant me a bit more time, until my cultivation stabilizes, before I request the Heyun Pill?" Wandering Man inquired bashfully.

"Senior, there is no need for you to rush. My injury does not hinder my cultivation; I merely require that before I begin Core Formation, you secure a Heyun Pill for me. You should prioritize your own cultivation, for in the future, I might indeed have to rely on you when difficulties arise," Qin Sang responded, waving his hand.

Wandering Man sighed in relief and said, "Thank you, Brother! Rest assured, should you ever face hardships, just send a message to Taiyi Core Sect, and I will come without hesitation! On my return this time, I will visit Cuiming Mountain to see Li Yufu and take him as my disciple. I hope that he endures the solitude of the immortal path and does not disappoint you!"

Then the two conversed over various trivial matters, and Qin Sang seized the opportunity to ask Wandering Man about many aspects of cultivation.

Although Wandering Man had only just broken through to the middle stage of the Foundation Building Realm and his cultivation remained slightly lower than Qin Sang’s, he possessed an exceptionally clear understanding of many issues, and his guidance proved exceedingly beneficial to Qin Sang.

"Brother, are you interested in the Celestial Gale Essence?"

Wandering Man listened as Qin Sang mentioned the Celestial Gale Essence and found it somewhat peculiar, yet he did not press further. After a moment’s thought, he said, "Although the Celestial Gale Qi is as renowned as the Earth Malevolent Qi, the Celestial Gale Essence that has evolved in the world is far rarer than the Earth Malevolent Yin Vein. As far as I know, throughout the entire Small Cold Domain, there are only two places where the Celestial Gale Essence exists! One of them is the Demonic Qingyang Sect."

Wandering Man pointed toward the north, in the direction of the Demonic Qingyang Sect’s mountain gate.

Qin Sang was delighted upon hearing this. After several days of investigation, he had learned that the Celestial Gale Essence was far rarer than he had imagined. However, despite his prolonged inquiries, he had not gathered a single useful piece of information. freeweɓnøvel~com

"Where is the other place?" Qin Sang pressed on.

Wandering Man gave Qin Sang a look laden with meaning and shook his head as he replied, "Brother Qin, I do not know what your purpose is in seeking the Celestial Gale Essence. Take my advice: unless you have an urgent need, it is best not to set your sights on either of these two places."

"The Demonic Qingyang Sect needs no further explanation—the Qingyang Gale Essence is closely tied to the Demonic Qingyang Fire, which forms the very foundation of their sect and is fiercely guarded at the mountain gate."

"The other source of the Celestial Gale Essence, though not under the control of any demonic sect, is even more dangerous—it lies within the cave dwelling of the leader of Cunyang Sect, who is regarded as the number one figure in the Small Cold Domain!"

"The leader of Cunyang Sect?"

Qin Sang’s expression changed, and he was shocked.

Cunyang Sect was unrivaled among the Eight Major Sects, owing to its leader’s formidable strength. Rumor had it that he was the number one in the Small Cold Domain—the strongest Spiritual Infant cultivator.

Even if Qin Sang possessed a hundredfold more courage, he would never dare to consider making any move against the leader of Cunyang Sect!

"Why is the Spiritual Infant cultivator's cave dwelling built upon the Celestial Gale Essence?" Qin Sang queried, his tone laced with discontent. He had intended to secure the Celestial Gale Essence in advance, just to be prepared.

In Wu Shang’s parting letter, he had mentioned that the Celestial Gale Essence was exceedingly hard to come by. Who would have thought that throughout the entire Small Cold Domain there were only two locations, both occupied by formidable individuals!

Wandering Man continued, "It is said that the leader of Cunyang Sect’s special art requires the use of Celestial Gale Qi. Some suspect that it is precisely because of this art that he has become the foremost figure in the Small Cold Domain. If that is indeed the case, then the leader of Cunyang Sect would find it very difficult to part with his share. However... if you could ask your sect’s Spiritual Infant grandmaster to intervene and request some Celestial Gale Essence, it might not hurt Dong Yangbo’s pride."

"Senior, please don’t joke; I am in no position to claim such honor," Qin Sang replied with a bitter smile and a deep sigh.

This chapt𝓮r is updat𝒆d by (f)reew𝒆b(n)ov𝒆l.com