Mortal Alchemy

In Chen Ping's Daoist sanctum, there lingered a hint of springtime's afterglow.

A rosy flush of post-coital bliss still graced Mu Xingling's delicate features.

She nestled against Chen Ping's chest, savoring the lingering pleasure.

Chen Ping's hand gently stroked her back.

Mu Xingling's voice was soft and sweet, her beautiful eyes filled with affection: "My love, True Person Changkong's summons has arrived."

Chen Ping also heard the sound of a sword's cry, and said, "It's probably related to the demonic cultivators."

In truth, regarding the matter of demonic cultivators, the inheritance the Mu family obtained in that Golden Core cave abode contained demonic cultivation methods, including one that Chen Ping himself possessed.

He wondered if the Mu family might be implicated in this matter…

He patted Mu Xingling's small volleyballs:

"Let's get dressed and go."

He stirred his magical power, clearing away the traces of their intimate encounter, and with a flick of his fingers, his Daoist robe flew to him. In an instant, the two of them were neatly dressed and groomed, and they stepped out of the sanctum.

Stepping out of his Daoist sanctum, Mu Luofei, Zhou Ying, and Meng Huang'er were already waiting.

Seeing Mu Xingling walking out alongside Chen Ping, Mu Luofei's face showed no change in expression, but she felt a pang of jealousy in her heart.

But she told herself that there was no need to compete for favor with a concubine.

Her junior brother was now of extraordinary status, and it was normal for him to take a few concubines for the pleasures of the bedroom.

Back then, a Foundation Establishment guest elder in the Mu family could casually take dozens of concubines. Now that Chen Ping only had one concubine, it was already quite good.

Chen Ping said, "Let's go."

Zhou Ying's eyes were slightly downcast with shyness, and Meng Huang'er's pretty face was also flushed.

Chen Ping walked in the lead, with the four women following behind him, leaving this place and heading towards the Warden's sanctum.

Seeing that all thirteen people had arrived, True Person Changkong said, "This time, several Nascent Soul elders will lead the effort to implement the demon eradication plan."

"We will prepare to identify and eliminate the demonic cultivators present in various locations."

"The chaos caused by demonic cultivators is even greater than that of demon beasts."

"With the approval of the four sects, killing a demonic cultivator will earn you twenty merit points."

The thirteen people below were shaken. One demonic cultivator could be exchanged for twenty merit points!

This was enough to make countless cultivators risk their lives.

So many good things in the sect could only be exchanged with merit points.

Chen Ping also felt a surge of fighting spirit. If he killed dozens of demonic cultivators, he could exchange for hundreds of merit points and acquire the Three Lights Divine Water and the Three Flavors Spiritual Medicine.

True Person Changkong continued, "This time, our Demon Subjugation Market will be going to eliminate a demonic cultivator stronghold."

"Gao Yang, stay behind. The rest of you, follow me."

Chen Ping's eyes flashed: "Gao Yang is staying behind to prevent the demonic cultivators lurking in the market from causing trouble?"

True Person Changkong led twelve people away from the market, heading towards a certain direction in the Eastern Wilderness.

Gao Yang sat quietly in the Warden's sanctum, his face calm and his eyes firm.

He recalled the words True Person Changkong had said to him: "Gao Yang, have you thought it through? Staying behind this time means almost certain death. The demon spawn will definitely cause trouble."

"Uncle-Master, I have no hope of forming a Golden Core in this life. Even if it's just for my son, I must accumulate more merit points before I die so that he can cultivate smoothly."

"Alright, take this Sword Crystal. If you encounter a demonic cultivator you can't deal with, swallow this Sword Crystal and you can unleash three strikes…"

…

Chen Ping and the others stood behind True Person Changkong, each of them looking nervous and solemn, their nerves on edge.

But True Person Changkong looked relaxed, as if he had put life and death behind him, fully displaying the demeanor of a high-level senior.

The style and atmosphere of this Demon Subjugation Sect were truly different from the other three sects.

No wonder the Demon Subjugation Sect suffered heavy casualties, and they couldn't even replenish disciples in time.

They were truly willing to go out and kill demons and eliminate monsters.

They truly put the maintenance of peace in the world into practice.

After flying for three or four hours, True Person Changkong's treasure ship slowly landed, bringing them to a maple leaf lake.

There was a gazebo here.

In addition to Chen Ping and the others, there was another group of people here, also wearing different Daoist robes from the four sects.

True Person Changkong put away the treasure ship and led them towards the gazebo.

He chuckled softly, "Don't be so nervous. You should all relax a little."

Chen Ping and the others were stunned. Weren't they here to kill demons and eliminate monsters?

He was telling them to relax?

True Person Changkong walked into the gazebo and cupped his fist, saying, "Senior Brother Ningguang."

"Junior Brother Changkong." The leader of the group was a sword cultivator with the appearance of a young man, with a smiling face that was as gentle as a spring breeze, like a refined scholar.

But the other party was a True Person from the Demon Subjugation Sect, so he was obviously not an easy person to get along with.

The two True Persons took their seats, while Chen Ping and the others stood behind them, not daring to interrupt.

True Person Ningguang said, "Junior Brother, how are your preparations going?"

True Person Changkong slowly nodded: "This time, with the feint to the east and attack to the west, we should be able to catch a big fish."

These words made Chen Ping and the others even more confused.

Then True Person Changkong explained: "This time, the elimination of the demonic cultivator stronghold will be carried out jointly by me and Senior Brother Ningguang."

"As for you juniors, hehe, you have two choices."

"First, follow me and see the world, but you probably won't get any merit points."

"Second, I imagine that demonic cultivators are already causing trouble in the Demon Subjugation Market. If you have the guts, you can form a team and return to the Demon Subjugation Market to kill demons and eliminate monsters and earn merit points."

"The choice is yours."

Chen Ping and the others were immediately shocked. Was this a case of feigning retreat and luring the tiger away from the mountain?

True Person Ningguang sighed softly: "Nephew-Master Gao Yang is good, but it's a pity."

True Person Changkong said indifferently: "If we don't use this as bait, how can the demon spawn be tempted?"

This was using the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Demon Subjugation Market as bait. What a cruel heart!

Suddenly, True Person Changkong called out Chen Ping's name: "Junior Brother Chen Ping, are you willing to return to the Demon Subjugation Market to eliminate demons?"

Chen Ping was stunned for a moment, and then said:

"I am willing."

True Person Ningguang looked puzzled: "Junior Brother Chen Ping, Changkong, who is he?"

True Person Changkong smiled faintly and introduced: "Senior Brother, Junior Brother Chen Ping is the beloved disciple of Superior Person Gongyue."

True Person Ningguang suddenly understood, and looked at Chen Ping with a hint of appreciation in his eyes:

"So you are Fellow Daoist Gongyue's beloved disciple. No wonder you are so outstanding among the disciples."

The Foundation Establishment cultivators were astonished. Chen Ping was able to build relationships like this?

Chen Ping didn't expect that his master's reputation was so great that he could receive care in this situation.

The identity of a direct disciple was extremely useful at this moment.

The Eastern Xuan Sect didn't recognize it, but the cultivators of the other three sects had to recognize it.

The Tian Sheng Sect disciple's face changed. He had originally wanted to attack Chen Ping and snatch the four beauties by his side, but he hesitated now.

True Person Changkong looked at Chen Ping:

"Junior Brother Chen Ping, since you are willing to return to the Demon Subjugation Market to eliminate demons, it is quite dangerous inside. I can give you some help within my power. What do you want?"

Chen Ping frowned slightly: "Senior Brother Changkong, I want three bottles of Sword Dao Elixir."

"You can have them." True Person Changkong took out three bottles of Sword Dao Elixir: "You have exactly sixty Demon Subjugation merit points accumulated."

"Is there anyone else willing to go to the Demon Subjugation Market with Junior Brother Chen Ping?"

No one on their side dared to stand up. They had already guessed the intention of the Demon Subjugation Sect and were somewhat frightened.

And the women, under Chen Ping's gaze, did not stand up either.

The Demon Subjugation Market was already dangerous for Chen Ping, and if they went, wouldn't they be holding Chen Ping back?

Chen Ping's combat power was outstanding, so he could eliminate demons and kill monsters.

Their combat power had not yet caught up, and they were several levels behind. They struggled to kill second-order demon beasts, so they would not add to the chaos.