Mortal Alchemy

Time flies like a white horse glimpsed through a crack.

Half a year later.

Immortal Merchant Union - Intelligence Hall.

In Chen Ping's cultivation dojo, an empty bottle of second-order Enlightenment Pill sat before him:

"The limit of second-order Enlightenment Pills is understanding techniques."

"But when it comes to 'Laws,' it doesn't work."

Whether it was the Azure Lotus Swordplay or the Myriad Manifestations Torrential Sword, the later moves all involved 'Laws.'

"Second-order Enlightenment Pills have negligible effect on me."

Chen Ping summoned his spiritual body, the Sword Aspect, a Primordial Azure Lotus, yet also like a sword, its sharpness radiating outwards, containing immense power.

"Perhaps third-order Enlightenment Pills can solve this problem. Third-order Enlightenment Pills should be called Enlightenment 'Law' Pills."

Immediately, two young female cultivators with excellent appearances approached, striking alluring poses, hoping to get into Chen Ping's bed:

"Steward Tang, this is the latest intelligence information that needs to be organized."

The Immortal Merchant Union's intelligence department was very powerful, covering all aspects of the Azure Wave Sea, with timely and comprehensive information.

"Mm." Ignoring the two women's seduction, Chen Ping said indifferently, "Step back. Also, summon my wife."

The two female cultivators retreated to invite Nan Yun over.

Nan Yun glanced at the two women's attire and sneered:

"Seductive sluts, daring to try and seduce my Ping Lang?"

Chen Ping liked women with good temperament, not those who were coquettish and depraved. Having been in the Eastern Xuan Sect for many years, his aesthetic sense had become that of the Eastern Xuan Sect.

Nan Yun came before Chen Ping and gave a graceful salute: "Husband ~"

Chen Ping looked at the thick pile of intelligence in his hand, sorting it, and asked, "How is it?"

Nan Yun transmitted her voice secretly, saying: "Deng Xuan hasn't changed, but Du Qihai and others have disappeared, far away at five thousand miles. I can only vaguely discern the direction."

"Junior Brother Fang and the others have transmitted information from the front. They were ordered to search for treasures on the islands near the five thousand mile mark, but they are not allowed to approach a certain direction."

Nan Yun's spiritual body's exotic fragrance had made a great contribution.

A murderous glint flashed in Chen Ping's eyes: "That means Du Liheng and Fan Tudao have both gone to that place..."

Two or three months ago, after Chen Ping passed the preliminary test, Deng Xuan's husband, Du Liheng, the young master of the Immortal Merchant Union, who had been hiding behind the scenes, met Chen Ping once.

And the Golden Core cultivator who killed several of Chen Ping's spirit pets and brought Chen Ping to the brink of death was called Fan Tudao, who was the leader of the Fan faction within the Immortal Merchant Union.

Chen Ping had been waiting for an opportunity to take revenge, and now, he finally smelled an opportunity.

Nan Yun's beautiful eyes fluttered, and she said with a charming smile:

"Ping Lang's opportunity has come. The Immortal Merchant Union's secret actions should mean they have discovered a third-order, or even fourth-order island, or even an ancient inheritance."

Chen Ping had gained a lot in the Intelligence Hall for half a year.

At the forefront of the Azure Wave Sea's spiritual tide storm, there were not only third-order and fourth-order spiritual islands, but also opportunities to discover ancient inheritances, such as sects, and the cave dwellings of ancient cultivators.

Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, and Han Tongbao were working hard in the front, searching for treasures, and helping the Immortal Merchant Union establish a defensive warning line.

Chen Ping narrowed his eyes and said: "The Immortal Merchant Union is doing this, perhaps because they have some clues that can allow Du Liheng to advance to Golden Core..."

Chen Ping deduced from various intelligence reports that the person who wanted to kill Deng Xuan back then was a member of the Shang family within the Immortal Merchant Union, who deliberately spread the news that Du Liheng wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Constellation Sect.

But at that time, the Du family and the Fan family had joined forces and were already exploring the islands ahead, searching for a way for Du Liheng to advance to Golden Core. This move was to force Du Liheng to show himself.

Unexpectedly, Chen Ping appeared out of nowhere, saved Deng Xuan, and foiled the Shang family's plan.

But Deng Xuan and Du Liheng had a very good relationship. Even so, he took the risk and secretly returned once, met Deng Xuan once, and also met Chen Ping once.

This gave Chen Ping an opportunity.

"In that case, when I was chased and killed by him back then, Fan Tudao was already searching for relevant clues over there."

Chen Ping carefully speculated: "...Their target is a cave dwelling ruin, or perhaps a sect ruin. It can never be a third-order spiritual island."

"If the benefits are not large enough, the Fan family would not join forces with the Du family at this point."

The Immortal Merchant Union was not short of third-order spiritual herbs, but Du Liheng had to advance to Golden Core. He was under great pressure and needed to seek a more stable method.

Nan Yun said with a smile: "Then what does Ping Lang plan to do?"

Chen Ping sneered, his eyes full of mischief, and put his arm around Nan Yun:

"I'll have to trouble Yun'er to run an errand, return to Floating Light Market, and spread this news to the Constellation Sect and the Loose Cultivator Alliance..."

"Let them be the vanguard, rushing to the front to fight with the Immortal Merchant Union and muddy the waters."

"Then Yun'er, you can disguise yourself and take my place here, so as not to reveal any flaws."

"Giggle, Ping Lang, you are really bad. Why didn't I see it before?" Nan Yun laughed, her body shaking. The thought of this move bringing great trouble to the Immortal Merchant Union and stirring up a storm of blood made Nan Yun feel very excited.

If Chen Ping didn't do this, he would have to do this in order to collect third-order spiritual herbs in the next three years, refine third-order pills, hold an auction, and build an immortal city.

Everything must be interlinked in order not to affect his path of cultivation.

Another benefit of this Intelligence Hall was that it allowed Chen Ping to gather confidants. While he was stationed here, no one was watching Nan Yun. In just half a year, Nan Yun had gathered more than a dozen death warriors with great blood feuds and good qualifications.

Nan Yun said with a smile: "It's a good opportunity to return to Shattered Star Market this time and cultivate a batch of Foundation Establishment death warriors to bring back."

"Mm." Chen Ping held Nan Yun in his arms: "Yun'er, you've worked hard. If this is successful, Yun'er will be the first to contribute. I've also prepared the resources for you to advance to Golden Core."

Without Nan Yun, it would take Chen Ping decades to smoothly implement his plan for the Azure Wave Sea. With Nan Yun's spiritual body, it would be much more convenient.

Therefore, Nan Yun was worth a bottle of Three Lights Divine Water plus a Golden Spirit Guiding Pill.

Nan Yun was also about to enter the late stage of Foundation Establishment. In at most twenty years, she would be able to impact Golden Core.

With sufficient resources, Nan Yun's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, thanks to her staying by Chen Ping's side. She could use those two-hundred-year-old and three-hundred-year-old Nourishing Yuan Pills.

Perhaps she would enter Golden Core earlier than Mu Luofei.

After all, Nan Yun herself was a spiritual body, and her success rate was inherently not low.

The two of them whispered sweet nothings for a while, and Nan Yun got up and left, leaving to take care of business.

As soon as Nan Yun left, the two alluring maids came up again.

Although Chen Ping found them annoying, he did not drive them away. These two maids were sent by Deng Xuan to monitor Chen Ping.

She hoped that these two maids could successfully seduce Chen Ping, preferably get pregnant with Chen Ping's child, so that the relationship between Chen Ping and the Du family would be closer.

Chen Ping's eyes were cold: "Du Liheng must die. Otherwise, the Du family will not focus on cultivating your son, and will not let you take power."

"Deng Xuan, let this seat give you a push."