Chapter 732: Who Gave Them The Courage
“What else could it be? I failed spirit gathering, so I could only return to my hometown county town to live a difficult life. Fortunately, I had some fortuitous encounters later on, allowing me to step onto the path of cultivation.” Huang Tian said vaguely, as the details were indeed inconvenient to disclose.
Hu Bing was a smart person. He could see that his disciple had something to hide, so he didn’t press the issue further. Instead, he changed the topic: “Do you know? Seeing you become a cultivator, I, as your master, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Do you know why you failed spirit gathering back then?”
“I heard about it. Elder He secretly poisoned you, right?”
Huang Tian asked with feigned ignorance.
“If not that old bastard, then who else?”
Hu Bing then explained the whole story and said guiltily, “If he could poison you, then I, as your master, also have an inescapable responsibility. If you had missed the path of cultivation because of this, I would probably be plagued by guilt for the rest of my life.”
“Master, you are exaggerating. This has nothing to do with you; it was my own carelessness.”
Huang Tian quickly reassured him, and then continued, “On the contrary, you have suffered outside for so many years for me, and you even lost an arm. This makes me feel truly uneasy.”
“It’s nothing. Investigating the truth for my disciple is my responsibility as a master.”
Hu Bing said with a carefree smile.
“Master, I’ve come to wish you a happy birthday this time, and I mainly want to give you something.”
Huang Tian seized the opportunity and took out the Heaven Mending Crystal, placing it on the table. The reason he didn’t mention it during the day was that it was something the Immortal Alliance was interested in, and it was better to keep a low profile.
Of course, this was also deliberately arranged by Qi Huang.
“What is this thing?”
Hu Bing picked up the Heaven Mending Crystal and observed it curiously.
“This is called the Heaven Mending Crystal, an extremely rare and precious full medicinal ingredient. It has the effect of repairing severed limbs. As long as you drink the water from it, even if you are missing an arm or a leg, it can regrow.”
Huang Tian explained.
“What? Missing arms and legs can regrow?”
Hu Bing’s eyes widened, and his left hand holding the Heaven Mending Crystal trembled violently.
“Yes, as long as you drink the water from it, your arms will recover in at most half a year, and then you can cultivate like a normal cultivator.”
Huang Tian said with great certainty.
“There is such a treasure in the world? How did you obtain it?”
Hu Bing asked in shock. His first thought was not about his arm, but about the origin of this item. He was afraid that his disciple had incurred some trouble for him.
“Don’t worry, I incidentally saved a father and daughter with distinguished backgrounds, and this item was given to me as payment.”
Huang Tian tried his best to tell the truth.
“That puts my mind at ease.”
Hu Bing breathed a long sigh of relief.
“Without further ado, I’ll get a bowl of water now and you can melt a part of it to drink.”
Huang Tian then stood up and got water.
Hu Bing looked at Huang Tian, and his admiration grew even more obvious. He then said, “With your current cultivation, returning to the HongHua Sect is more than enough. Have you thought about coming back?”
Huang Tian was stunned for a moment and didn’t know how to answer, as he was just a clone.
Qi Huang, who had been “overhearing” after returning home, transmitted his thoughts: “Tell Master that you need to protect your family and cannot travel far.”
Huang Tian then answered according to the main body’s words. In fact, he thought the same way. Although he did want to come back, he preferred to stay by the side of his parents and family.
“You can bring your family to the HongHua Sect. With your strength, you won’t just be an ordinary disciple.”
Hu Bing made a kind suggestion, as he truly wanted this outstanding disciple to stay by his side.
“Let’s forget it. My parents and family are used to staying in our hometown and don’t want to leave.”
Huang Tian explained, which was also the truth.
“If that’s the case, then I won’t force you.”
A hint of disappointment appeared on Hu Bing’s face.
“Don’t worry, Master. Although I am no longer a member of the HongHua Sect, I am still your disciple forever. I will visit you often in the future.”
Huang Tian quickly reassured him, and at the same time, placed the Heaven Mending Crystal into the bowl filled with water.
“Alright.”
Hu Bing smiled again upon hearing this.
A moment later, Huang Tian saw that half of the Heaven Mending Crystal had melted. He then picked it up with chopsticks and instructed his master, “Master, drink it. You must have suffered a lot these past two years due to your inconvenience, right? It’s time to end it.”
Hu Bing drank it down without hesitation.
“Please wait patiently. I guarantee that your arms will recover within half a year.”
Huang Tian reiterated.
“You are so thoughtful.”
Hu Bing wiped his mouth with relief.
With a thought from Huang Tian, countless spirit grasses, spirit medicines, and several high-grade treasure swords appeared on the table: “Master, these are gifts from your disciple!”
Hu Bing was startled by the dazzling array of treasures on the table, and quickly stood up and said, “What are you doing? The gifts you’ve given me are already plenty!”
“When did I give you any gifts? My cultivation is my own. Healing your arm is my responsibility. It’s your 60th birthday, and I can’t be stingy, can I?”
Huang Tian said very rationally, and it was the truth.
“Why should we, master and disciple, be so clear about things?”
Hu Bing said a little embarrassed.
“It’s precisely because I don’t want to be too clear that I didn’t take them out and put them on the gift list this morning. You must understand my filial piety.”
Huang Tian changed the subject and, before his master could react, added, “After your body recovers, you will still need to continue cultivating. These things are essential. Take them, otherwise, you’ll be treating your disciple as an outsider!”
Hu Bing was helpless. After a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said, “Alright, then Master will shamelessly accept them.”
After that, the master and disciple simply reminisced, and Qi Huang withdrew his spiritual sense. She had not forgotten the sword hanging over her head.
Qi Huang took her usual sleep-inducing medication, looking forward to seeing Lu Yao’s memories tonight. It had been several months since the last time. If it weren’t for the main body’s help, she would have completely turned into a woman long ago, but even now, she could devolve at any moment.
This time, Qi Huang finally saw Cheng Ling’s memories again. This fellow had weak spiritual sense, and his body was just a thin layer of skin. He was unable to cultivate and become stronger, nor could he absorb Yin energy like evil spirits. Thus, he could only hide in that cave every day.
Time passed day by day, and Cheng Ling did not “dream” again.
Qi Huang began to worry, as what she truly wanted to see were Lu Yao’s memories. If this fellow didn’t “dream,” she would achieve nothing.
Qi Huang began to pray to heaven for blessings, but it proved that the Heavenly Dao was unreliable. By the time she woke up naturally, Cheng Ling had not “dreamed” again.
“Alas!”
Qi Huang shook her head helplessly. Her current mood was like that of some anglers. After painstakingly finding time to go fishing by the river, they found they had caught nothing after staying there all day. The feeling was terrible.
“Never mind, as long as I haven’t completely devolved, I still have a chance!”
Qi Huang comforted herself, then tidied up her mood and set off. She had planted the Golden Life Flower seeds and needed to do something to compensate if she didn’t want trouble to find her.
Next, Qi Huang began to move around the Cultivation World, her mục đích being to buy a few Golden Life Flower seeds. After all, everyone knew she didn’t have any. If she didn’t obtain some openly, it would be difficult to explain if the ones at home grew.
Qi Huang soon arrived in Zhongzhou, the most prosperous region in the Cultivation World. It was already facing a brewing storm, as the bait and their families had followed her advice. Upon returning, they had immediately spread the Immortal Alliance’s shameful deeds. As it involved four or five countries and dozens of sects, it immediately caused a huge uproar.
Everyone in the Cultivation World was stunned by this matter. No one had expected that the Immortal Alliance, known as the “Yamen” of the Cultivation World, would commit such heinous acts. What was even more unexpected was that the victims dared to expose the Immortal Alliance. Wasn’t this a blatant provocation?
The Immortal Alliance would definitely not let those countries and sects off the hook, and a great battle was inevitable.
This was everyone’s thought, so they desperately stocked up on supplies, ready to avoid the war at any time.
“Crack!”
In the Conference Hall of the Immortal Alliance Main Altar, the true leader instantly crushed the armrest of the grand tutor’s chair and then questioned his subordinates below, “Who gave them the courage? How dare they openly provoke the Immortal Alliance?”
