Longevity Pill

"Was this method your idea, Little Wushuang?"

Chen Xuanji asked eagerly, her expression betraying an almost desperate desire to immediately obtain the "technique."

Yao Cang and Mu Ziqi, who were unaware of Ji Wushuang's true identity, felt a twinge of embarrassment. As elders, it seemed rather improper to ask a young girl for something so directly.

However, those who knew Ji Wushuang's identity, like Lian Xing and Chen Xuanji, were far more confident in their approach.

Ji Wushuang was their sect's esteemed little ancestral master! Strictly speaking, she was their grand ancestor!

What was wrong with asking their grand ancestor for a favor?

Yao Cang quickly chimed in, "Little Wushuang, ahem, the sect has no intention of taking advantage of you. If you share the method of transforming spirit stones into recording stones with us, the sect will certainly compensate you."

Ji Wushuang smiled. "No need for compensation. The sect treats me well, so I will treat the sect well in return."

Initially, Ji Wushuang had no deep attachment to the Yunlan Sect. To her, it was merely a temporary refuge.

But now, she was gradually growing fond of it.

Yao Cang and Mu Ziqi were so moved that their eyes brimmed with tears.

With such a promising young seedling, how could the sect not prosper in the future?

No, they must find a way to repair Ji Wushuang's body quickly so she could cultivate properly.

Chen Xuanji immediately leaned closer to Ji Wushuang. "Little Wushuang, shall we begin the lecture now?"

Ji Wushuang shook her head. "No, we're going to the Wu family."

She had no intention of giving the Wu family time to concoct a "plan." It was best to strike while the iron was hot.

The group was puzzled. "Why so soon?"

Ji Wushuang explained, "These recording stones made from spirit stones aren't true recording stones. True recording stones can preserve images for millennia, even tens of thousands of years. However, once the spirit energy within these stones is depleted, they can no longer play the recordings. If the Wu family realizes this and delays acknowledging the deal, there will be no evidence left."

The group was stunned.

What a move!

Wasn't Little Wushuang essentially using "counterfeit" recording stones to trap the Wu family?

Lian Xing immediately declared, "Let's go now!"

As for how the Wu family might badmouth the Yunlan Sect, who cared?!

...

The Wu family of Yicheng.

As the largest cultivation family in Yicheng, the Wu family's estate was sprawling, occupying nearly half of the city. The grounds were filled with various spirit arrays, making the area rich in spiritual energy, with breathtaking scenery and opulent architecture.

Compared to the Yunlan Sect's tranquil, cloudlike simplicity, the Wu family exuded worldly splendor and immense wealth.

Wu Neng glared angrily at Wu Huayi and bellowed, "Why are you still standing here? Go kneel in the ancestral hall and reflect on your actions!"

"Yes, Grandfather," Wu Huayi replied, bowing his head.

"Wait!"

"Your orders, Grandfather?"

"You are to sever all ties with that cousin of yours from your aunt's side!" Wu Neng thundered. "That wretched girl has brought nothing but trouble, tarnishing our family's reputation."

Indeed, Wu Huayi was not a legitimate heir but a "concubine-born" son. However, his exceptional talent as a single water-spirit root cultivator had elevated his status within the family.

In recent years, his cultivation had soared, propelling him to the Golden Core stage and making him the most outstanding junior in the family. This newfound recognition led the family to treat him with greater respect.

But as it turned out, no matter how talented he was, in Wu Neng's eyes, he remained the son of a concubine.

Wu Huayi hesitated, pleading for Mo Lanyi's case. "Grandfather, Lanyi is not a wretched girl. She is a single light-spirit root cultivator and has even become the personal disciple of the Purple Forest Peak Master in Yunlan Sect. She is destined for great things."

In the past, Wu Neng might have encouraged Wu Huayi to maintain good relations with Mo Lanyi. But now, the mere thought of her filled him with disgust.

"Single light-spirit root? If she's so extraordinary, why did that old dog Lian Xing not take her as his disciple and instead choose a useless girl with no spiritual energy?"

"This..."

"In any case, you will cut ties with her!"

"Grandfather..."

"If you refuse, I'll break your legs!"

With that, Wu Neng ordered his men to drag Wu Huayi away and confine him in the ancestral hall.

As Wu Huayi reflected in solitude, guilt consumed him. Mo Lanyi was so kind and gentle, a blessed child of the heavens, yet everyone misunderstood her.

Thankfully, Wu Neng hadn't confiscated his belongings. Wu Huayi immediately sent a message talisman to Mo Lanyi.

Upon hearing about the situation, Mo Lanyi was livid.

This useless fool!

But she couldn't afford to alienate Wu Huayi. She lacked strong backing—no Nascent Soul or Integration-stage cultivators to support her.

The Mo family, though a cultivation family, only had a Nascent Soul ancestor.

Mo Lanyi had been meticulously maintaining her relationship with Wu Huayi, hoping to curry favor with an Integration-stage cultivator someday.

After ending the communication, Mo Lanyi turned to the ghostly elder in her mind.

"Immortal Grandpa, Wu Neng is an Integration-stage cultivator. I can't afford to offend him."

"What do you plan to do?"

"I heard Wu Neng's lifespan is nearing its end. What if I offer him a Longevity Pill?"

The independent space Mo Lanyi had discovered was a treasure trove, filled with secret artifacts and forbidden techniques that unlocked as her cultivation progressed.

Among the treasures was a rare Longevity Pill, capable of extending any cultivator's lifespan by a hundred years.

The ghostly elder advised against it. "Wu Neng may not be a trustworthy person."

"But should I just let an Integration-stage cultivator sever ties with me?"

"...Do as you see fit."

Ignoring his caution, Mo Lanyi sought out Yue Qing and feigned remorse, pleading to be punished for her "well-intentioned mistake."

Yue Qing was momentarily stunned but quickly comforted her. "Don't worry. Your senior sister cares for you deeply, and this was merely an accident."

Mo Lanyi thought to herself, Yue Qing is easy to manipulate, but Ji Wushuang is a different story.

Still teary-eyed, she insisted, "Master, could you accompany me to the Wu family to apologize? It's all my fault, and I must make amends."

Yue Qing hesitated but ultimately agreed. "Very well. Let's go."

"Thank you, Master!"

Although Yue Qing wasn't particularly influential in the Yunlan Sect, he was still a peak master, so the Wu family would have to show some respect.

However, Mo Lanyi deliberately withheld certain details, such as Ji Wushuang's involvement and Lian Xing's intervention.

Yue Qing remained unaware that this was far more than a simple dispute among juniors.