Chapter 58 Holy Blood Pill Technique Minglian rubbed her temples wearily: "With her..."

Unexpectedly, Xu Duanwu sat down, his expression quite amiable:

"Junior Sister Ling, I admire you greatly for what you did today. I have prepared a small gift to visit you, hoping to become your friend."

Zhou Fuling smiled and said, "Senior Sister Xu, please sit down."

Xu Duanwu held her hand and kept saying "good sister".

It turns out that Xu Duanwu was sent by his family to befriend Zhou Fuling.

The outcome is still uncertain, and the Xu family has its own plans, unwilling to only be on good terms with the second part.

This week, Fu Ling is nominally in the fourth part, but she was appreciated by the Grandmaster of the first part. With such a strategy, her future development will definitely not be bad. That is the key.

Xu Duanwu and Ning Bai actually had a very bad relationship; they were so averse to each other that they grew to hate each other.

Many insiders knew this, so the task was assigned to Xu Duanwu.

It can advance or retreat as needed.

Use this connection if necessary;

If the Xu family denies the relationship when it is not necessary, it can be said that Xu Duanwu acted on impulse.

Xu Duanwu was also very happy to see Zhou Fuling.

She was filled with disgust for Ning Bai, but today, seeing the look on Ning Bai's face as he gazed at "Ling Fu"—that is, the look of disbelief, self-pity, and hidden jealousy in Ning Bai's eyes when "Ling Fu" won the test—Xu Duanwu felt a thrill that made her scalp tingle, and she felt boundless joy for Zhou Fuling.

"Girl, actually, Ning Bai and I have a very bad relationship."

As Xu Duanwu exchanged spoonfuls and drinks, he covered his lips with the back of his hand and whispered in Zhou Fuling's ear, "He treated me badly. For example, a year ago..."

He then killed a furnace-bringer surnamed Lin who had resisted him.

Zhou Fuling looked surprised.

Xu Duanwu said, "It's just that I had a dispute with him, and he stripped the person in front of me and even used official business to trick me into going to the execution ground where corpses were hung... The second part was intentionally fabricated, and the rumors outside are outrageous, thinking that I did it. I don't want outsiders to spread such rumors about me. So, sister, are you willing to help me?"

Zhou Fuling raised her eyes: "Understood. I will take people to Yun'er to clarify things."

Xu Duanwu laughed and said, "You're really smart, little sister. I also brought a witness, you can bring one too."

Zhou Fuling understood.

Xu Duanwu's public clarification was a lie; his clarification to her was the truth.

"I see, sister, don't worry."

Xu Duanwu: "Very well, I hope you will accept this small gift, sister."

Xu Duanwu brought the most exquisite elixir in the entire Central Continent, the "Qi-regulating Pill," which can quickly treat external injuries and is said to be able to "heal bones."

Xu Duanwu continued, “In terms of healing, those below the second rank can connect the meridians and regulate the qi, while those of the first rank can restore the pulse and spirit. Although this medicine does not have the effect of a first or second rank person personally treating injuries, it can quickly remove the poison from the diseased bones, which is equivalent to having half a second rank person by your side.”

She said it was to prepare for tomorrow's martial arts test, but hoped that Zhou Fuling wouldn't have to use it.

Seeing that it was indeed good medicine, Zhou Fuling thanked her and accepted it.

After everyone had their meal and the musicians played, a group of singers and dancers from the third part sang the "Song of Welcoming the Sea" with loud and clear voices and continuous drumbeats, stirring up the crowd's emotions.

The singing lasted for about two hours before the banquet ended, and everyone took their leave.

The moon was already bright and the stars were few; it was almost midnight, but the mansion was still brightly lit.

Shu Minglian said to Zhou Fuling, "Ling Xiu, I originally wanted you to rest here and then be sent to the martial arts competition tomorrow morning, but that's not in accordance with the rules. According to the regulations, we have to return to Yunzhu Tower to prepare for the grand competition."

"But before I go back, there is something I would like to discuss with you. Would you please come with me to the back garden?"

Zhou Fuling readily agreed. Shu Minglian gestured for Zhou Fuling to follow her to the back garden.

The sky was dotted with stars, and flowers were in full bloom, all of which were Yun'er's famous flowers. The soil was freshly turned, indicating that the plants were newly planted.

In front of the flowers was a stone seat, and in front of the seat was a man named Huo Yue, Shu Minglian's fiancé.

He was handsome and refined, but he sat in a wheelchair with a pale and ashen face.

Zhou Fuling paused, "This must be Huo Xiu?"

Huo Yue returned the greeting and introduced himself: "Huo Yue of the Yunsan Fifth Army."

Shu Minglian sighed, "Yes." Then she looked at Huo Yue, her tone tinged with reproach, "Why did you come out?"

Huo Yue smiled gently and said, "I heard that Minglian has made a new friend, so I must come and see."

Although Shu Minglian was blaming Huo Yue, her gaze remained fixed on Huo Yue's legs.

His gaze was so obvious that Zhou Fuling also looked over.

Zhou Fuling asked, "What's wrong with Huo Xiu?"

Shu Minglian's eyes suddenly reddened, and she sighed, "Alas! A year ago, there was a demonic disaster in Tianjue Gorge at Chenshi. My five small troops were ordered to surround the great demon 'Jiuying'. We were trapped at the bottom of the valley. Ayue was poisoned while trying to save me. He was poisoned and has had difficulty walking ever since. His spiritual veins were severed."

Zhou Fuling also knew about the "Nine Infants".

The monster of water and fire has nine heads and cries like an infant, hence its name "Nine Infants." Both its flames and water are highly poisonous; the flames scorch the flesh, while the cold poison of the water congeals the blood. The fusion of water and fire gradually corrodes the soul, causing extreme suffering.

Zhou Fuling thought to herself, "I'm just a powerful demon cultivator. And you're telling me this?" Then she thought, "So that's what it is. No wonder only the 'Holy Blood Pill,' which cleanses the bloodline, can save me."

Zhou Fuling said, "It's still not cured. How can it be cured?"

Shu Minglian: "Alas, we need the Yun Ning Sacred Medicine 'Sacred Blood Pill,' which only the Grand Secretaries of the First and Second Departments possess. Only by cleansing the blood can we save lives. But this medicine is extremely rare, as difficult as ascending to heaven..."

Shu Minglian smiled bitterly again, "Ling Xiu, you don't need to worry about it. A Yue and I will figure something out."

Zhou Fuling understood Shu Minglian's meaning.

He thought to himself: If she becomes successful, he hopes that he can get along well with Song Huo and help her get medicine.

Shu Minglian suddenly changed her expression and said seriously, "Ling Xiu, I consider you a friend, so just consider this me venting. Let's get down to business... let's get down to business."

Zhou Fuling asked, "What is the proper business of a magic practitioner?"

Shu Minglian suddenly placed a gold leaf in Zhou Fuling's hand.

Zhou Fuling recognized what the object was.

A slight surprise.

That was the "Spirit Key," an ingeniously crafted mechanism, typically the key to the grand abode of a celestial sect.

"What is this about a magic cultivator?"

"Sigh, Ling Xiu is new here and doesn't have a place to stay, which must be inconvenient, right?"

Shu Minglian said, "This is the key to the immortal abode we are in. It is said that this place was the former residence of an elder from Yundu. That elder also started out in the Water Realm and built a library that collected countless hydrological records and river maps. In addition, there are also pavilions, music towers, and cultivation cloud platforms."

"I am a rough man and cannot appreciate such things. This immortal abode would be a pearl covered in dust in my hands. I hope Fellow Daoist Ling will accept it."

As Zhou Fuling had predicted, Shu Minglian did indeed befriend Huo Yue.

Therefore, upon first meeting, to show his sincerity, he gifted her both a horse and a mansion, sparing no expense.

I had hoped Zhou Fuling would accept it.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Fuling's next words took her by surprise.

Zhou Fuling's eyes suddenly reddened, and she whispered, "Shuxiu, thank you so much. I've been wandering the world since I was a child, without a home... Seeing this mansion, I suddenly couldn't suppress my emotions."

With tears in her eyes, she said, "I...I want to...I want to become sworn brothers with Shu Xiu. Is that alright?"

Although Shu Minglian was surprised, after thinking it over, she felt that it would be beneficial to her, so she immediately agreed.

The two immediately offered incense to the Cloud Candle Pagoda, knelt down to recite the sacrificial text, and made a vow.

Shu Minglian said, "I, Shu Minglian, have sworn brotherhood with Ling Fu today, and from now on I will be Ling Xiu's elder sister. We should work together and help each other. If I betray this vow, may my cultivation be completely destroyed, and may I be expelled from the Third Division, never to return!"

Shu Minglian thought to herself, "If I break my oath, I can still return even if my cultivation is scattered, and I can make up for it and rise again even if I am expelled by the Third Division. As for the calamity of a tragic death, I can deal with that later."

Shu Minglian is tactful and always leaves room for maneuver in everything she does.

Zhou Fuling also said, "I, Ling Fu, today swear an oath of sisterhood with Shu Minglian. From now on, we will share joys and sorrows, and never abandon each other in life or death. I will not refuse any request or favor needed by you, no matter how strong I am. If I break this oath, may my Dao heart be tarnished and my Daoist arts be completely lost!"

Zhou Fuling was naturally not sincere either.

She was a demon cultivator, but she had no Daoist heart.

If the Taoist methods are gone, one can still cultivate immortality methods.

After making their vows, the two pricked their fingers, and their blood fell into the earthenware bowl. After smashing the bowl to seal their oath, they affectionately called each other "good sister" and "good little sister".

However, Zhou Fuling said again, "Good sister, I... I... Since we have become sworn brothers, I have a problem and I hope you can help me."

"I didn't know how to bring it up before, but now that we're sisters, I won't stand on ceremony anymore."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, as if she had encountered an immense difficulty.

Shu Minglian's heart tightened, but she said, "Please speak, sister."

Zhou Fuling seemed unable to contain her emotions, wiping away tears as she said, "My father has been dead for a long time, and I suffered endless bullying since childhood. Yesterday, he appeared to me in a dream and said, 'Fu'er, the one thing I couldn't let go of in this world was you. Now that you've escaped this sea of ​​suffering and fled from Yun'er, I feel a little relieved. But I hope even more... that I can see you rise above others as soon as possible!'"

“I heard you’ve made it into the Cloud Candle Tower competition. Ah, if I could see you win every time, I could finally rest easy. My only wish is for you to surpass the eldest son and bring glory to our ancestors!”

Shu Minglian: "..."

Victories after victory...

She's going to...

Zhou Fuling looked up and smiled bitterly: "Sister, my second branch has been bullied by the first branch for a long time. They exploit us with their martial arts skills. When Father died, he was holding back his anger and only hoped that I would win, no matter who it was."

"I want to win the martial arts test and show my father that his daughter is different from the past, so that he can be happy in heaven. Can my sister help me?"

Shu Minglian: "…………"

Shu Minglian pondered for a long time.

After a long pause, she said, "Does my sister mean that she hopes you can win our martial arts competition?"

Zhou Fuling's eyes were still filled with sadness: "Not bad."

Shu Minglian hesitated and said, "I understand your filial piety, but I'm afraid... it's too difficult."

Zhou Fuling remained silent.

Shu Minglian's breathing became slightly disordered, and she continued, "The Cloud Candle Tower Grand Competition is a grand event in the Southern Continent. During the martial arts test, the four regions and three continents will watch together, and ten thousand people will witness it. I'm afraid what you're asking for won't be so easy."

"Besides, if we lose too quickly and someone notices our mistakes, it will severely damage our reputations. The situation of the Five Minor Armies will also become more difficult. I hope you'll forgive me, I hope you'll forgive me..."

She intended to say, "Please forgive me, sister," and then decline.

However, she had worked so hard to build a relationship with Zhou Fuling to this point, and if she refused, wouldn't all her efforts be wasted? She couldn't make up her mind.

To be honest, Shu Minglian couldn't understand how Zhou Fuling dared to bring this up.

Shu Minglian thought to herself, "Was what she said just now true or false? If it was true, then Ling Fu is too impatient and wants to prove herself in the Yun Ning Grand Competition."

"If it's a lie, only a reckless person would make such an unreasonable test and demand. Is she really easier to get along with than Liu Wuxing? Have I made a mistake in this move?"

Unexpectedly, Zhou Fuling said, "Now that dynasties are changing, we are both at the forefront of the times. Why don't we join hands and make Yun Ning a new world?"

Shu Minglian didn't understand what she was saying and pondered for a moment.

After a long pause, he said, "Since it's what you want, I'll do my best. I hope you'll achieve great things in the future..."

Zhou Fuling said, "I will never forget."

Zhou Fuling then took out a brocade box that was five inches long and two inches wide, and handed it to Shu Minglian.

Shu Minglian saw that the brocade box was no different from ordinary precious gifts, and its aura was also ordinary, so she didn't care much about it.

Zhou Fuling said, "We are meeting for the first time today, and I am deeply grateful for your generous gift, Sister Mou. This is my return gift. I hope you will accept it."

Shu Minglian accepted the brocade box and said with a smile, "Thank you, sister."

Zhou Fuling said, "Then I'll take my leave now."

Shu Minglian was at her beck and call, escorting her back to the Cloud Candle Tower.

Before meeting the others, Zhou Fuling said, "Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Especially not Liu Wuxing, Song Huo, or the people from the Second Division."

Shu Minglian thought so too and agreed: "Of course. Our sworn brotherhood is now known only to heaven, earth, you, and me."

Zhou Fuling walked to the door and saw Xu Qingning waiting.

Xu Qingning asked in a low voice, "What did you say?"

Zhou Fuling said, "You'll find out later."

Xu Qingning wanted to say, "...You're still keeping me in suspense." But feeling that the two weren't that close, she held back her words.

Shu Minglian and the five members of the military escorted Zhou Fuling back to Yunzhu Tower.

This scene was witnessed by many, including the Fire-Spelling Immortal and the Dragon Master from the first part.

Master Long: "The disciple you chose is rather impetuous!"

The Fire-Suppressing Immortal Master remained silent, his face grim. This temperament… certainly needed careful consideration.

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Everyone returned to the hall. This included Shu Minglian and Huo Yue, who also returned to the hall where the third part was resting.

The two were alone.

Shu Minglian frowned.

Huo Yue: "What's wrong?"

He gently rubbed Shu Minglian's arm: "You've worked hard today, spending so much time with Ling Fu."

Shu Minglian said, "Hmph. She makes such a difficult request as soon as we meet; she's probably not someone easy to get along with."

"I just hope I don't run this business for so long and then run into another Liu Wuxing."

Huo Yue fell silent.

He was also told by Shu Minglian that Zhou Fuling had asked him to deliberately lose the martial arts test.

This request is indeed difficult.

But he also understood Shu Minglian's decision.

Huo Yue then looked at the brocade box: "What did Ling Fu give you in return?"

Shu Minglian rubbed her temples wearily, but snorted, "Given her background, and having only come out of the second part, what good gifts could she possibly give? I think the magical treasures that Liang Xuyan personally bestowed upon her in the fourth part are all on Qinghu Yue, so this one isn't valued either."

Seeing that Huo Yue was staring at the brocade box, she coughed again, "I think it looks like medicine, but we ordinary high-level cultivators would have less contact with medicine than she does? I'm not in the mood to look at it."

Huo Yue shook his head: "Don't underestimate others. Let's take a look. I want to see."

Shu Minglian sighed and opened it to take a look.

The room was completely silent.