Chapter 123: New Medicinal Ingredients Once Again

Chen Yuyi brought the mother and daughter, Little Rabbit and Yuan Xiang, to the Longchi Villa. Originally, he had intended to take them back to the Shen residence, but Little Rabbit had fallen into a coma, and Yuan Xiang was extremely weak. He did not know how to explain their presence to the Shen family, and even if they were fine, it would be somewhat inconvenient to bring them there.

Therefore, he immediately thought that the most suitable place was Longchi Villa. Furthermore, the mother and daughter had met Qi Yun previously and held a good impression of her, making it the perfect place for them to settle down. Besides, Qi Yun was a woman of exceptional capability who would certainly take good care of them.

Qi Yun promptly settled the two in the quietest small building in Longchi Villa. It was the same building she resided in, boasting the best lighting and ventilation in the entire estate. Since she usually lived alone, there were plenty of spare rooms.

Chen Yuyi had already purged all toxins from Little Rabbit’s body. Yuan Xiang had not sustained any serious injuries, only suffering from significant blood loss and shock, which left her very weak. It seemed the branch sect had drained much of her blood for their research, so the mother and daughter simply needed to rest well to recover gradually.

Yuan Xiang looked at Chen Yuyi with complex emotions in her eyes but said nothing. She was completely submissive to his arrangements, knowing that there was no need for words; she simply needed to focus on her recovery so as not to let down his kindness.

After settling them in, Chen Yuyi felt exhausted. He followed Qi Yun to the spacious, comfortable hall and leaned back on the sofa. By razing that Medicine King Sect branch to the ground today, he had unleashed his full strength in an unprecedented display. Perhaps, before reaching the Spirit Awareness Realm, he would never have dared to imagine wielding such power. Yet, he had boldly brought his ideas to fruition.

This was the power of his spiritual energy combined with the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash—a technique he had realized himself. From the moment he began practicing spiritual arts, he had harbored this concept, and it had finally been achieved. Of course, had he not entered the Spirit Awareness Realm, where his spiritual energy and the depth of his consciousness had seen a qualitative leap, he would not have been confident in unleashing such destructive force.

While the power was immense, the cost was equally great. He felt an unprecedented depletion of both his spirit and physical stamina. If someone were to attack him now, even a Grandmaster-level figure could easily kill him. Even so, he would not be finished off easily, for the Flood Dragon King resided within him. The strength of the Flood Dragon King was unfathomable; although it had never fully revealed itself, Chen knew this creature possessed the power to turn the heavens upside down. Thus, it remained his most formidable asset.

"Mr. Chen, please rest assured, I will take good care of them," Qi Yun said respectfully from the side.

"I know you have the capability, which is why I brought them here. Sit down," Chen Yuyi nodded with satisfaction. This woman was excellent in both appearance and efficiency, and he could sense her loyalty, which was a key reason he trusted her with the pair.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun was overjoyed. Like a young girl, she sat down before him, shy and demure.

"By the way, I promised to grant you a pill last time. Have you decided what you want? A Rejuvenation Pill, or perhaps something to improve your constitution?"

"Mr. Chen, could you allow me some time to consider? I haven't decided yet, and I'm not sure what I need," Qi Yun replied, looking down as she sat opposite him. It wasn’t that she didn't know what she wanted—she desired the Rejuvenation Pill most of all—but she feared that if she claimed her reward, this Mr. Chen might no longer keep her in his thoughts. Thus, she chose not to ask for anything yet.

Chen Yuyi smiled faintly. He had guessed her little secret but did not mind; women’s hearts had been mysterious since ancient times.

He lowered his gaze and began to circulate his Yuanhua Spiritual Technique. He urgently needed to recover, and as the environment here was quiet—far more so than the Shen residence—he had no fear of Qi Yun discovering his secrets; she had already witnessed his abilities anyway.

Qi Yun sat quietly, watching Chen Yuyi with his eyes closed and a faint white light shimmering above his head. She was initially amazed, but realizing he was in meditation, she dared not disturb him. Yet, gazing at his finely sculpted face, she could not help but become infatuated. *How wonderful it would be to stay by this man’s side always!* she thought. Fame, reputation, and wealth—none of it compared to simply watching him in this stillness.

After a long while, Chen Yuyi opened his eyes. "I must leave Jiangcheng for a while. You know what to do in my absence, don't you?"

Qi Yun was startled, a flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes. "Please rest assured, Mr. Chen. I know what to do. I will take care of Little Rabbit, her mother, and the Shen family!"

"You are indeed a clever woman. I admire that." Chen Yuyi stood up and produced three pills. "These are Marrow Cleansing Pills. They can alter a person's constitution."

Qi Yun stared, listening intently.

"There are three here. Take one each for yourself and the mother and daughter. From this day forward, you will be different from ordinary people and may embark on the path of low-level cultivation!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun knelt down involuntarily. "Mr. Chen, you wish for me to enter the path of cultivation?"

"Indeed. I now consider you a capable assistant. Those who help me must not be too weak. As for how far you can progress, that depends on your own fortune. Regardless, your constitution will far exceed that of ordinary people."

Qi Yun’s shoulders trembled with excitement. "Mr. Chen—no, Master Chen, please rest assured, I will never fail your expectations!"

"I am not taking you as a disciple by letting you cultivate. You need not call me Master; continue to call me Mr. Chen."

"Yes, Mr. Chen!"

"Rise." Chen Yuyi then imparted some introductory cultivation techniques to Qi Yun, instructing her to pass them on to Little Rabbit and her mother once they awoke. The methods he taught were different from his own; they were low-level techniques from his consciousness suitable for beginners without a foundation. Even so, they were superior to the cultivation methods of this world, and if mastered, they would be enough to hold one's own before many martial artists or low-level practitioners.

After teaching her, Chen Yuyi prepared to leave, but he suddenly received a call that invigorated him. It was Ye Mei, informing him that she had arrived in Jiangcheng with a pile of thousand-year-old medicinal herbs.

He had just run out of pills, so he was in urgent need of new ones. He immediately asked Ye Mei to come to Longchi Villa. After receiving the herbs, he asked Qi Yun to arrange a room for him. He had no intention of returning to the Shen residence; he made a call to inform them he was staying out for a while. They were accustomed to his ways, and whatever he said went.

With these herbs, he intended to spend the next few days in intensive cultivation, after which he would head to the Medicine King Sect to wipe them out. Since he had already made an enemy of them, it was only a matter of time before they learned of the branch sect's destruction. He would not rest until they were eliminated, fearing they might resort to underhanded tactics he could not foresee. Moreover, An Susu had mentioned a secret storehouse within the sect; it was worth the effort, and it would give him a better answer to provide her, especially since she had provided the herbs that allowed his cultivation to advance so rapidly.

Reason and logic dictated that the Medicine King Sect must be destroyed.