The Great Martial Saint!

Outside Xuanling Mountain, Shen Huiqing, dressed in a light-colored long dress, walked and looked at the woman beside her.

The woman beside him wore a wide black robe that completely concealed her body and expression. Only when she moved and the black robe fluttered in the wind, occasionally creating a tiny ripple, could one catch a glimpse of what lay beneath.

Although Shen Huiqing couldn't see clearly, from that fleeting glimpse, she could tell that the woman beside her was no ordinary person and must be extremely beautiful.

Although the black robe was loose and the other person was well concealed, the two were too close. With Shen Huiqing's sharp eyes, she could naturally see that the other person had a petite figure and fair skin. The occasional glimpse of fair skin that was revealed was like solidified jade, which was pleasing to the eye.

"Miss Lan, you're not a member of the Xuanling sect, are you?"

Shen Huiqing smiled faintly and asked, guessing the relationship between her and the adult.

Before the master went into seclusion, he gave her many instructions, but most of them were just setting the tone for the Xuanling Situation, and were all official matters. There was only one personal matter involved.

If a young woman surnamed Lan comes to my door with inquiries, bring her directly to see me.

The words of the adults still echo in my ears, faintly resonating, and I remember them firmly.

If it's not important, there's no need to bother you. For ordinary matters, you can make your own decisions.

No need to disturb unless it's urgent.
Is it really important that this young lady surnamed Lan came to inquire?
Shen Huiqing was unsure, but following the instructions given by the master before his seclusion, she brought him to Xuanling Mountain and to the master's residence as soon as he came to inquire.

The previous dilemma of whether or not to send a formal letter of invitation to the lord, informing him of the extent of the chaos, has now been resolved.

Without her needing to make a decision, since the woman surnamed Lan had already come to the door, she naturally had to come to see the master as instructed.

"No."

Lan Yingjun lowered her voice, speaking in a slightly hoarse female tone, and answered Shen Huiqing's question with just two simple words, clearly not wanting to talk to her any further.

From the moment they met, she could sense the intense interest the woman beside her had in her. It was the woman's gaze that made her feel even more uneasy.

Fortunately, the black robe concealed her presence, making her feel more at ease when they were actually together. However, fearing that talking too much would reveal her true intentions, she barely spoke to the other person throughout the journey, except for the initial announcement of her purpose.

Although her identity wasn't exactly something to be ashamed of, she was outside the system and naturally didn't know the intricacies of the Zhenfu Division, nor did she know the relationship between the woman beside her and Chen Ping'an. Given the current situation and clear objective, she naturally didn't want to create any unnecessary complications or add any waves to the situation.

Seeing that the woman beside her didn't seem to want to talk much, Shen Huiqing didn't press the issue, but her thoughts never stopped.

The adult is in seclusion; a woman surnamed Lan comes to visit.
Various pieces of information surfaced in my mind, inevitably conjuring up some strange scenes.

Shen Huiqing already had a residence on Xuanling Mountain, so there was no need for her to announce her arrival. She led Lan Yingjun into Xuanling Mountain.

Although Xuanling Mountain is vast, the two moved quickly and soon arrived near Chen Ping'an's residence on Xuanling Mountain.

Before they even got close, they saw that the mansion's doors were already open, completely exposed before them.

Upon seeing this, Shen Huiqing was taken aback for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

"come in."

As they approached, they heard a voice beside them.

Shen Huiqing's eyes sharpened, as if she had returned to that night.

Given the current situation, it's clear that the adults knew they were coming and had made arrangements in advance.

"Yes, sir." Shen Huiqing bowed respectfully and led Lan Yingjun inside.

Beneath the black robe, Lan Yingjun curiously surveyed her surroundings, her clear and bright eyes sparkling with liveliness.

"Is this the residence on Xuanling Mountain?"

She and her mother lived in a wooden cabin and thatched hut in the misty valley, a place of tranquility, natural beauty, freedom, and comfort. She had no particular interest in external things like mansions.

No matter where I live, as long as I can be with my mother, that's enough.

However, during her travels to and from Xuanling City, she often heard people talk about Xuanling Mountain, the most central and blessed land within the city. She had even seen it from afar a few times. She still felt a touch of curiosity about the scene there.

Now that she's come in, she naturally wants to take a look.

Lan Yingjun was unaware that her every move was being sensed by Chen Ping'an.

With Chen Ping'an's current spiritual power, he could easily cover the entire mansion, conducting a thorough and meticulous investigation.

"This Miss Lan, although she is already a Grandmaster, is still the same girl she was back then at heart."

Chen Ping'an smiled faintly, his heart filled with joy.

The fact that the other party came means she has thought it through.

The previous planning and arrangements were not entirely in vain.

"Your subordinate Shen Huiqing greets Your Excellency the Garrison Commander. Long live Your Excellency! Long live Your Excellency! Long live Your Excellency!"

In the main hall of the mansion, Shen Huiqing, with a solemn expression and respectful posture, gently lifted her long dress and bowed deeply to Chen Ping'an, who was seated at the head of the main hall.

Chen Ping'an had been in Xuanling for a long time, and the two had met and talked more than once or twice. Normally, Shen Huiqing would not need to do so.

However, with outsiders present, she naturally had to give Chen Ping'an face.

Shen Huiqing's sudden outburst made Lan Yingjun, who was standing nearby, feel uneasy.

She rarely encountered such situations and wasn't used to them. If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but the reason she came here this time was that she needed someone's help.

The woman who accompanied him the whole way made such a grand entrance, and the atmosphere around him was solemn and heavy.

She stood there, unsure whether to stand or sit, unsure of what to do.

Fortunately, her black robe concealed her appearance, so outsiders couldn't see her clearly.

This put her at ease a little.

"This girl"

Chen Ping'an smiled inwardly, looking at Lan Yingjun in front of him, feeling a deep sense of reality.

It is not something empty or meaningless, but a living, breathing person, a person with thoughts and feelings.

"Get up," Chen Ping'an said calmly.

"Yes, sir." Shen Huiqing stood up solemnly, gathered her long skirt.

Looking at Shen Huiqing before him, Chen Ping'an recalled Shen Huiqing's greeting of "Your Majesty." Previously, his attention had been drawn to Lan Yingjun, and he hadn't paid attention to this matter; now, thinking about it, this problem was quite significant.

"May you live a thousand years" is a respectful term expressing reverence, admiration, and best wishes.

Under normal circumstances, there would be no problem using it in this way.

But now, he has cultivated martial arts to the level of a celestial being, and his lifespan is a thousand years.

This congratulations on his birthday, though a thousand years old, seemed utterly out of place on him.

If it were now, it would be alright. Although it's a bit strange, nothing serious would happen.

But if one day he cultivates to the third realm of Heaven and Man, and enters the ranks of great cultivators in the Hidden Radiance Realm, with a lifespan of 1,500 years, and if someone wishes him a thousand years, then such words will be...
Isn't this tantamount to cursing someone and shortening their lifespan?

Although he didn't care about these things, the thought of having to go through this every time they met made it somewhat strange.

Imagine a group of people respectfully uttering curses and wishing for a short life in front of you.
Don't be too beautiful.

Chen Ping'an sighed inwardly, it was just a fleeting thought, and he didn't dwell on it much.

The words of a thousand-year-old are words of reverence. However, upon reaching the level of a Commander, such words will change. If he were to advance to the Hidden Radiance Realm before reaching the Commander level, his overt rank would be raised to that of a Commander.

These problems no longer exist.

Those officials listed in the titled ranks can be called the Headmaster, whose seniority is two thousand years and whose merits are three thousand years.

"My lord, this is Miss Lan. As you instructed, Miss Lan has come to visit, and I have brought her here." Shen Huiqing's voice was melodious and full, with a sense of solemnity and grandeur.

Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, his gaze naturally falling on Lan Yingjun beside him.

"Miss Lan, how have you been?"

"Lord Chen Chen." Lan Yingjun paused briefly and gave a simple bow.

Shen Huiqing, who was standing nearby, keenly noticed Lan Yingjun's stammer.

"What is Chen going to call you? Will you address me by my given name, or..."

Shen Huiqing pondered, feeling a surge of curiosity within her.

Previously, it was rumored that the man was exceptionally talented, had amazing wit, and was unparalleled in his charm, having had many female confidantes along the way.

In the first half, the adult's talent and ability were fully demonstrated. However, in the second half, she was quite certain before meeting the adult, but after actually meeting him, she became somewhat skeptical.

The adult is a man of deep affection and loyalty, and he has a very strong bond with Gu Jiamingyue, a leading figure of our time.

Previously, when the two first met, she noticed that the adult wore a sword at his waist.

The scabbard was jet black, so black it felt heavy. The sword sheath was silver-white, so white it was dazzling.

A knife and a sword, a perfect match.

The master is skilled in the way of the sword, with exceptional talent in this area. He has never been known to have any sword techniques. Yet, he still wishes to wear a longsword. This sentiment is practically out in the open.

Gu Jiamingyue, also known as Gu Qingcheng, is a female swordswoman who practices swordsmanship.

When adults act this way, their affection for their idols extends to everything connected to them; it's self-evident even without being explicitly stated.

Furthermore, given your exceptional talent in the art of swordsmanship, how many men in the world can match your dedication?

"Sir, your swordsmanship is truly magnificent. Are you perhaps also skilled in swordsmanship?"

"I've only learned a few techniques, and I'm not very proficient at them yet. However, I've always been extremely interested in swordsmanship."

“Lord Shen, you may not know this, but this sword was a gift from my wife before she entered my marriage. It carries my longing and I have worn it ever since, never forgetting my love for her.”

The past events are still vivid in her mind, but the scene before her makes her think a lot.

The magistrate is always calm and composed; he has never been so gentle and kind to a woman before. Even important official business cannot distract him from his spiritual practice, yet now he has broken his vows to leave his seclusion because of a woman's visit.
Shen Huiqing's thoughts were in turmoil. The rumors that had been circulating in Xuanling City were now resurfacing in her mind.

"A beautiful woman kept in a golden house, a dragon amidst mist and rain, a legend of thunder."

Lost in thought, she heard an adult's voice in the hall, telling her to go down first.

"Yes, my lord."

Shen Huiqing's mind went blank for a moment, her thoughts abruptly stopped, she bowed respectfully, and then took her leave.

She had just stepped out of the hall when she heard the slightly amused voice of an adult behind her.

"Miss Lan, have you thought this through?"

Think it through?
What do you need to figure out?
Curiosity filled Shen Huiqing's heart, and countless thoughts instantly surfaced in her mind, trying to piece together the original events.

She focused her mind, wanting to hear more, just a few more words. But she found the sound behind her completely silent.

Shen Huiqing's mind sharpened, and she instantly came to her senses.

What is she doing, trying to eavesdrop on the adults?

Shen Huiqing's lotus-patterned skirt swayed as she quickly left. She only stopped after walking out of a courtyard.

"What do the adults talk about inside?"

Shen Huiqing stopped and looked at the flowers in front of her, and her curiosity inevitably arose.

"A lone man and a lone woman."

Shen Huiqing gently tugged at her skirt and clenched it in her hand.

"Since Miss Lan has already made up her mind, what does she intend to offer in exchange for me, Chen?"

Just as Chen Ping'an had predicted, Lan Yingjun had indeed come here after careful consideration and was ready to make this deal with him.

However, since the other party has already made up their mind, it means that Chen Ping'an should have the initiative in the upcoming transaction.

Otherwise, how would he explain the months he wasted for nothing?

Transactions are inherently reciprocal.

It's not like he can start something, wait patiently ahead, and then immediately rush over to make the deal once the other party says they've thought it through.

Regardless of whether one suffers a loss or not, the returns from such transactions will absolutely not meet expectations.

In any game of strategy, it's a two-way street; one side finishes its act, and the other takes the stage. In the previous transaction, he initiated it by buying the initial investment; now that the other side has weighed the pros and cons and made its decision, it's time for the crucial stage of price negotiation.

"Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm." Lan Yingjun succinctly stated her core bargaining chip in this transaction.

"Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm?" Chen Ping'an smiled, his eyes falling on Lan Yingjun: "The Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm that Miss Lan speaks of, is it the same as my understanding, a jade scroll of inheritance with a complete inherited meaning, which can be studied and comprehended?"

"The Jade Book of Inheritance is gone."

As she spoke, Lan Yingjun's jade-like hand under her dark skin tightened slightly. After pausing for a moment, she continued, "But if you want it, the detailed explanation of the technique, the rubbing of the mark, and the insights and understandings can all be traded to you."

"Oh?" Chen Ping'an gave Lan Yingjun a deep look: "You mean that all I got in return for the price I paid was a copy of a cultivation technique?"

"Yes." A hint of unease flashed across Lan Yingjun's face.

"Does Miss Lan mean that she wants to use a copy of a supreme divine skill to trade for the rare spiritual item in my possession, and to continue the secret medicine?" Chen Ping'an repeated himself again with a calm expression and an extremely calm voice.

"I know you've been taken advantage of in this matter, and I can compensate you for the difference with something else." "Compensate?" Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an's gaze changed slightly, and he glanced at Lan Yingjun with a half-smile, implying, "I wonder what Miss Lan plans to use to compensate me?"

"What do you want?" Lan Yingjun asked warily from beneath her black robe.

“Since you want to compensate Chen, then you’re not looking at what Chen wants, but what you have.” Chen Ping’an sized up Lan Yingjun.

Feeling Chen Ping'an's intense gaze, Lan Yingjun pursed her lips and revealed her offer.

"Poisonous artifacts and secret items, high-grade poisons, alchemy manuals, taming of poisonous creatures, cultivation of spiritual herbs."

Lan Yingjun offered a hefty price, but Chen Ping'an didn't interrupt her. He simply looked at her and listened quietly.

Seeing Chen Ping'an's reaction, and that he didn't interrupt, and seemed somewhat tempted, Lan Yingjun felt a sense of relief.

"There are also the methods for preparing the secret medicine for erysipelas, and the blue firefly water that enhances poison resistance. Any of these things that you are interested in can be discussed and used as bargaining chips in our trade."

"Hmm, Miss Lan is very sincere, and what she said is quite good." Chen Ping'an, sitting in the head seat, praised her with a smile.

Seeing that Lan Yingjun's expression, hidden beneath her black robe, relaxed, Chen Ping'an calmly uttered the next sentence: "However..."
Mr. Chen was not interested in what Ms. Lan was saying.

"You!" Lan Yingjun's expression froze, her heart pounding. She had thought Chen Ping'an was already interested, but she hadn't expected to come to this place.

She finally managed to calm herself down.

"Then what do you want?"

"As I said, it's not about what I want, it's about what you have," Chen Ping'an said calmly, but his gaze was unabashedly fixed on Lan Yingjun in front of him.

Feeling the intensely burning gaze upon her, even the slow-witted Lan Yingjun began to realize what was happening.

"You!" Her face flushed, her chest heaving, as if she were about to explode with anger: "Chen Ping'an, don't even think about it!"

"Hmm?" Chen Ping'an frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled by Lan Yingjun's strong reaction: "Miss Lan, what do you mean? We can discuss the price again if we can't agree on it, why are you acting like this?"

Before Mr. Chen could even state what he desired, Miss Lan reacted in this way. Did she not want to trade, or was her promise of compensation just empty words, hoping to exchange the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm rubbing for the rare item in Mr. Chen's possession?

Chen Ping'an looked puzzled and extremely confused as he stared at Lan Yingjun in front of him.

"you?"

Lan Yingjun remained annoyed and looked at Chen Ping'an with suspicion.

“Miss Lan, transactions are matters of discussion and negotiation. Why get so angry over a single disagreement? Chen Ping’an is not good at roundabout ways. Your prices are indeed valuable, but they are certainly not what I need. I’m just stating the facts. Why are you acting like this, Miss Lan?”

Chen Ping'an frowned, a hint of impatience appearing on his face.

Seeing this, Lan Yingjun's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly felt that she might have misunderstood something. Seeing that Chen Ping'an was getting increasingly angry, as if he wanted to end the transaction, she panicked and couldn't help but offer an explanation.

"I thought."

"Why?"

"No, nothing," Lan Yingjun murmured softly from beneath her black robe.

"This is utterly absurd!" Chen Ping'an said coldly.

Lan Yingjun's face flushed slightly, and her delicate earlobes were tinged with red. Previously, it was out of anger, but now it was entirely due to the embarrassment of misunderstanding.

Chen Ping'an, with his keen senses, perceived Lan Yingjun's expression beneath his black robe and couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

Despite being a grandmaster, she acts like an innocent young girl.

The woman before me was clear-headed, pure-hearted, and as clean as a pane of glass.

The essence of a game of strategy lies in give and take. Just like a game of strategy, trading is all about checks and balances.

However, there isn't such a complicated tug-of-war between Chen Ping'an and Lan Yingjun right now.

Whether it was due to the influence of previous events or because Chen Pingan had taken full control, after a series of exchanges, although there were some twists and turns, the overall strategy proceeded as Chen Pingan wanted.

“Miss Lan, your Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique is indeed excellent, and it is exactly what I need. But with just a rubbing, I'm afraid I can't trade it for the spiritual item that I need to replenish my spiritual essence, can I?”

“What I, Chen, am skilled in is the way of the sword. What you have said is of little significance to me. It may be fine as an extra, but as compensation for replacing the inherited intent, it is a bit of a stretch.”

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As Chen Ping'an had predicted, Lan Yingjun's claim about the lack of inherited essence was merely a pretext. The core of this transaction lay in Lan Yingying's refusal to trade the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique to Chen Ping'an.

Although the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique may not be of a very high grade, as it is a closely guarded secret, Lan Yingying values ​​it highly.

Lan Yingying only reluctantly agreed after Lan Yingjun's strong persuasion, even threatening her own cultivation path.

While he could agree to the arrangement, he firmly disagreed with trading the jade book, which carried the meaning of inheritance, to Chen Ping'an.

Of course, this was not said by Lan Yingjun herself, but rather by Chen Ping'an, who gleaned and deduced it from the subtle clues in Lan Yingjun's answers during their conversation.

Even if there are some differences, the truth is still pretty close to the truth.

Having grasped the true situation of the other party, Chen Ping'an completely took the initiative and steadily advanced according to his own steps.

After some discussion, the two finalized their strategy and determined the terms of their transaction.

Chen Ping'an used a small bottle of Yin-Yang Dew diluted with spiritual spring water as the only bargaining chip to exchange for the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm Jade Book, which contained a small portion of the inherited artistic conception, and a complete version of the technique rubbing from Lan Yingjun.

In response, Chen Ping'an agreed that Lan Yingjun would no longer need to provide detailed explanations of the cultivation techniques, rubbings, or insights gained during her practice.

Initially, when Chen Ping'an requested the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique, which carried the essence of the inheritance, Lan Yingjun flatly refused. However, through Chen Ping'an's negotiation and maneuvering, this crucial point was eventually reached.

The reason for such a smooth process lies in Chen Ping'an's accurate grasp of the other party's psychology.

In his previous conversation, he had roughly assessed the situation and understood the other party's concerns and bottom line. Lan Yingying's disagreement with the transaction was most likely because she didn't want the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm technique to be leaked.

He reluctantly agreed, but imposed additional restrictions, all based on the same underlying principle: he didn't want the cultivation technique to be leaked.

Therefore, Chen Ping'an took advantage of the situation, grasped the key point, and took the initiative to back down, abandoning the detailed explanations of the techniques, the imprints, and the insights and understandings that were crucial to his cultivation, and only kept the complete original rubbing.

In this way, one can exchange it for a small portion of the inherited artistic conception.

The extent to which one gains an understanding of the underlying meaning naturally leads to some competition. Even after removing other additional benefits, Chen Ping'an didn't acquire much of the inherited meaning. The core reason for this, of course, stemmed from Lan Yingying's concern.

By exchanging auxiliary enhancements for a small portion of inherited artistic conception, Lan Yingjun's gains and losses, when considered together, may result in a relatively even difference in overall difficulty, without any significant deviation.

But for Chen Ping'an, whether a cultivation technique has a lineage of inherited meaning or not is a completely different matter. The amount of inherited meaning is secondary. As long as the technique has inherited meaning and the copy is complete, then for him, it is a smooth and easy path.

By harnessing the power of artistic conception, he could easily grasp the basics. By using the method of rubbings, he could cultivate steadily step by step and eventually reach perfection.

Furthermore, the presence or absence of artistic conception in a martial arts technique has an additional benefit for him: it can be used as a means of preventing counterfeiting.

The most difficult aspect of trading martial arts techniques has always been distinguishing between genuine and fake ones. Especially with techniques that are a mix of truth and falsehood, it is virtually impossible to tell the difference without a profound foundation in martial arts.

Even if there is that sense of heritage, the genuine and the fake parts are completely absent, making it impossible to distinguish them. In fact, because of this, discrepancies arise between the artistic conception and the rubbings themselves, making it difficult to grasp the essence for a long time.

However, such a situation would not exist for Chen Ping'an. As long as the artistic conception is present, he can easily distinguish it with the help of the golden finger panel.

In this way, we can save ourselves a lot of hard work.

If he doesn't have the artistic conception, he needs to study it carefully, constantly refine it, and ponder it repeatedly. Even though he now has the artistic conception to support him, it will still take a lot of time.

But once you have the right atmosphere, all these steps can be ignored.

This is also the key to Chen Ping'an's back-and-forth maneuvering.

Besides the rubbing of the Five Poisons Earthly Fiend Palm and a small portion of the inherited meaning, Chen Ping'an also obtained many good things from Lan Yingjun as compensation.

The largest of these items is the Blue Firefly Water, which Lan Yingjun mentioned earlier, as it can increase poison resistance. To be precise, it should be called Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water.

Taking advantage of the transaction, Chen Ping'an also gleaned a considerable amount of information from Lan Yingjun. For example, the Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water was originally an auxiliary medicine for cultivating poison techniques. Generally, those who cultivate poison techniques undergo preliminary preparations, repeatedly practicing and adapting until they reach a certain level before truly beginning their cultivation.

However, some poisonous techniques are exceptionally potent, and even with prior preparation, safety during practice cannot be guaranteed. In such cases, secret medicines like Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water are used as adjuvants to aid in cultivation and reduce the risks associated with practicing these poisonous techniques.

Among numerous auxiliary medicines, Blue Firefly Detoxifying Water is an extremely superior secret medicine with remarkable effects. Even without cultivating poison skills, it can be used to enhance resistance to poisons.

The only downside is that the poison resistance of this Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water has a time limit. It reaches its peak effect within half an hour of consumption, and then slowly fades away over time.

However, with prolonged use, this Blue Firefly Detoxifying Water will more or less increase the body's resistance to toxins.

However, compared to its costs and shortcomings, this slight resistance to poison seems rather useless.

After consuming the Blue Firefly Detoxifying Water, significant side effects will occur, requiring other medications to neutralize them. If not neutralized promptly, the impact will be considerable; otherwise, over time, it could even severely damage the practitioner's foundation.

There's no way to practice poison techniques; most practitioners would never even consider it.

After all, no matter how much poison resistance one gains, it's only temporary, and significant costs will be incurred afterward. This deal is undeniably worthwhile. Unless under special circumstances, such as training in poisonous environments, relying solely on oneself would likely be risky. Only then would it be possible to use something like this.

However, compared to things like Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water, most cultivators use things like Obstacle-Avoiding Pills and Detoxification Pills.

Compared to Blue Firefly Detoxifying Water, these kinds of medicines have fewer side effects, and some premium Detoxifying Pills even have almost no side effects.

Not to mention those high-level antidote pills.

Under the circumstances, auxiliary medicines like Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water have very few users. Although Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water is a rare item, due to various restrictions, it is mainly used for practicing poison techniques.

Most people, even if they want to increase their poison resistance, will rely on other methods or seek it from external objects, such as antidotes like the Warm Sun Jade or the Frost Jade Soul, or antidotes like the Crimson Dragon Cover or the Wind Spirit Banner.

The way of martial arts lies in its breadth, with various skills and techniques emerging one after another.

There are many ways to avoid poison, such as practicing corresponding techniques, taking appropriate secret medicines to enhance one's own poison resistance, and working from within. Alternatively, one can seek external solutions, choosing a way to detoxify, or simply isolate oneself from poisons to protect oneself.

If the path of poison is so complex, then the myriad paths of poison in this world are truly beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Among the many options, Chen Ping'an chose the Blue Firefly Antidote Water for his own reasons.

His bloodline was tempered, giving him a powerful physique and making him exceptionally skilled in resisting poison. With the protection of his divine soul and the enhancement of his cultivation level, not to mention ordinary poisons, even rare poisons might not be able to harm him.

Most poisons, even if ingested by him personally, will be completely dissolved by his abundant vital energy. Even the most troublesome poisons will gradually dissolve under the grinding wheel of his vital energy until they disappear completely.

Even more troublesome is the use of abundant qi and blood, the power of the bloodline, to forcibly expel it from the body.

In terms of poison resistance, he is considered top-notch among those in the same realm.

But there's no end to such things; naturally, the more the better, and the stronger the better.

He had his own considerations regarding the Blue Firefly Poison-Repelling Water, and his thoughts became increasingly clear after learning the relevant information.

However, whether it will actually work remains to be seen after actual testing.

Objectively speaking, this matter is quite risky, and failure could even affect one's physical foundation.

However, unlike others, he has undergone Qingyang Body Tempering, making his physique extremely strong. Moreover, he has the support of a cheat panel, so even if there are some mistakes, adjustments, or impacts, they won't be too significant.

On the contrary, if his idea comes true, his ability to survive will likely be further enhanced.

He could even find alternative paths to improve himself while cultivating.

Many thoughts are contained within my mind.

Chen Ping'an and Lan Yingjun finalized their deal, and logically, it should have been a cash-for-goods exchange. With their resources swapped, the transaction was considered complete.

However, the guarantee Chen Ping'an offered in the transaction was to rebuild her foundation, providing her with abundant vitality to help her reverse her fate. Lan Yingjun had no confidence in verifying the medicine's effectiveness. Only Lan Yingying herself could know for sure.

After discussion, the two decided that Chen Ping'an would accompany Lan Yingjun to the transaction, carrying the spiritual item. If the item proved effective, the transaction would be completed, and Lan Yingjun would hand over all the corresponding bargaining chips to Chen Ping'an.

If it doesn't work, then let's give up.

In exchange for this, Lan Yingjun was willing to offer a copy of her alchemy manual and her insights into pill making as payment, asking Chen Ping'an to accompany her on this trip.

After some discussion, Chen Ping'an agreed to the matter.

At the same time, he made it clear beforehand that he was only responsible for the effectiveness of the spiritual object in this transaction, and that the outcome of Lan Yingying's rebuilding of her foundation and continuation of her cultivation path was not within his responsibility.

In other words, as long as his spiritual object is effective, the transaction will still be valid even if the final result is not ideal.

"That should be the case." Lan Yingjun nodded in agreement.

With the deal settled, Lan Yingjun truly breathed a sigh of relief.

She was utterly inept at negotiating prices. Throughout the entire process, she felt like she was being led by the nose.

Fortunately, the deal has finally been finalized.

Although the price of this transaction was much higher than expected, it was still within her acceptable range.

"I wonder how Mother is doing now?"

Thinking of her mother's condition, Lan Yingjun felt a sense of urgency and did not want to linger here for even a moment longer.

Now that the deal is done, we should go back as soon as possible to rebuild the foundation for our mother and continue the path!
"The matter concerning Mother should be resolved as soon as possible."

With this thought in mind, Lan Yingjun gently pursed her lips, a hint of earnestness on her face.

"If Lord Chen has nothing else to do, why don't you come with me now so we can complete the transaction sooner?"

"Alright." Chen Ping'an replied in a deep voice, standing up from the large chair: "It's time to resolve this sooner rather than later."

"Thank you." Lan Yingjun felt relieved and gently tilted her head back, revealing her delicate, jade-like chin.

Chen Ping'an glanced at her, said nothing, and walked straight out.

Seeing this, Lan Yingjun immediately followed, and the two of them walked out of the main hall of the mansion, one after the other. (End of this chapter)