Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

Chapter 189: Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Pill

The Imperial Court didn't obtain the 《Dragon Lord's Pill Book》?

Qiu Zhen was somewhat surprised that the Imperial Court caught Liang Wei but failed to obtain it.

"Then where did the 《Dragon Lord's Pill Book》 go? Did Shopkeeper Liang confess?"

"I don't know about that. The interrogation files are top secret. Not many people in the entire Changle Prefecture know about it, not even the Prefect."

After Yun Rou Fairy finished speaking, she leisurely said:

"If this matter is true, then the 《Dragon Lord's Pill Book》 either doesn't exist, or it has fallen into the hands of a cultivator."

Qiu Zhen nodded slightly.

The reason why Chonglou Trading Company was targeted by the Demon Suppression Division a few days ago was because Chonglou Trading Company was suspected of colluding with cultivators, working for the "demons and heretics" in the eyes of the Imperial Court, providing spiritual herbs, precious medicines, and various supplies, which is why Shopkeeper Liang was summoned by the Demon Suppression Division.

Later, Liang Wei violently injured people and fled in fear of punishment, and then revealed the "Pill Book" incident.

This means that Liang Wei probably already knew cultivators.

After the incident, the biggest suspicion is that the 《Dragon Lord's Pill Book》 was not in Liang Wei's hands and fell into the hands of a cultivator.

"What a pity, this opportunity is probably going to come to nothing, a waste of effort."

Yun Rou's tone was full of regret.

Cultivators are different from martial arts masters.

Martial artists enter and exit the martial world openly, marry and have children, settle in one place, have names, surnames, birthdays, and residual energy. They are entangled in cause and effect and leave many clues in their daily lives. There are many places to start if you want to find someone.

Even if there are no clues, cultivators also have secret methods to search for people. There are endless means to find people, including the profound 《Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden's Ear Report Method》.

However, if the 《Dragon Lord's Pill Book》 falls into the hands of a cultivator, it will be much more difficult to find it.

Cultivators are often searched by the Demon Suppression Division, hiding everywhere. They have always been careful and cautious. In addition, they cut off worldly ties, have no worries, and have no fixed residences. They rarely leave clues that expose their identity and aura. Even the conditions for casting spells are difficult to find. It is undoubtedly like finding a needle in a haystack to find the other party.

Qiu Zhen also knew the difference and smiled:

"If it is destined to be in your life, it will eventually be there. If it is not destined to be in your life, don't force it. Since it is not there, then forget it."

"We can only forget it. If you have time, it is better to exorcise evil spirits and slay demons, and get more spiritual essence, which is better than anything else."

When Yun Rou Fairy talked about "spiritual essence", her tone suddenly became excited:

"Qing Wei, why not allocate a little more spiritual essence to me? Allocate a little more, and I will definitely work harder to exorcise evil spirits and eliminate demons."

"Cough cough~ Yun Rou Fairy, my spiritual pet is about to break through, I'm going to protect it now, let's talk next time when I have time."

Yun Rou Fairy: ". — —

"Fortunately, I flashed quickly."

Qiu Zhen hurriedly put the somewhat hot 《Miro Palace》 jade token into the 《Jade Dragon Treasure Seal》 storage space, and ignored Yun Rou Fairy.

A 60-40 split is already his biggest concession, and this precedent cannot be set.

Principle issues, no compromise.

As for the news brought by Yun Rou Fairy, he didn't take it too seriously.

He doesn't have any obsession with the 《Dragon Lord's Pill Book》, it's just a mentality of trying his luck.

If the opportunity is gone, he doesn't care much.

After collecting the 《Miro Palace》 jade talisman, Qiu Zhen glanced at Bai Shu, who was sleeping, and saw that its aura was stable and there was nothing serious, so he immediately left the quiet room and walked towards the courtyard where his eldest brother Qiu Qing lived.

These days, Bai Shu's refining of the demon core has caused a lot of commotion, but Qiu Qing and Liang Yin don't know about it.

The two of them are enjoying the secluded life in the mountain valley courtyard. Early in the morning, they practice martial arts, and when they are free, the eldest brother Qiu Qing helps to take care of the medicinal fields and cook. Liang Yin does needlework and cleans the small courtyard. The days are comfortable and fulfilling, and they enjoy it.

"Little brother, you're out of seclusion?"

The eldest brother Qiu Qing was watering the herbs with Xiao Zaozi. When he saw Qiu Zhen coming out, he smiled and said:

"The village hunted a fierce beast, a muntjac. I cut two catties. We'll eat muntjac meat tonight."

"Okay."

Qiu Zhen nodded slightly and casually asked:

"Where's Sister Yin'er?"

"I'm here."

Liang Yin, who was washing clothes by the mountain valley stream not far away, probably heard the movement and walked over:

"Er'lang, are you looking for me?"

Qiu Zhen nodded:

"Sister Yin'er, I just heard the news that Uncle Liang was arrested by the Demon Suppression Division."

"Ah ~"

Liang Yin, who had a gentle smile on her face, suddenly heard this news, like a bolt from the blue. Her hands pursed her lips, and her eyes suddenly turned red.

Qiu Qing was dull and inarticulate. He didn't know how to comfort her. He put his arm around Liang Yin's shoulder as soon as possible to show his comfort.

Qiu Zhen didn't speak, and quietly let Liang Yin ease her emotions.

After a burst of sobbing, venting her inner emotions, Liang Yin calmed down and looked at Qiu Zhen with a hopeful expression:

"Er'lang, if he enters the Demon Suppression Division, does my father still have hope of surviving?"

"That depends on whether he has cultivated immortal cultivation methods."

Qiu Zhen exorcises evil spirits in the Demon Suppression Division. He has been influenced by what he has seen and heard, and knows quite a bit about the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty. After thinking for a while, he said:

"Previously, Chonglou Trading Company worked for demons and heretics. This is not a big deal. At most, they will be fined money. Even if Uncle Liang fought with the Demon Suppression Division, if there were no casualties, his crime would not be punishable by death. With his strength as an innate martial artist, it is very likely that he will be exiled to the border and incorporated into the vanguard camp. If he can redeem himself, he may be able to return to Changle Prefecture."

"But once he cultivates cultivation methods, he will definitely die."

"This..."

Liang Yin looked sad.

If she guessed correctly, her father had probably cultivated immortal cultivation methods.

Although she had been mentally prepared for a long time, she still felt very uncomfortable when she heard this news.

"Sister Yin'er, do you know where the pills that Uncle Liang used to improve his skills came from?"

"I don't know about that either."

Liang Yin's face showed a look of recollection:

"I only remember that the family business has been getting worse day by day in the past two years. My father was very worried, frowning all day long, and depressed. In the past six months, the situation has improved, and then he became busy, disappearing all day long, and collecting precious medicinal materials everywhere, secretly refining pills."

Speaking of this, Liang Yin's tone paused, a little hesitant, but soon her eyes became firm again:

"My father once left me a dowry. After the incident, I took it out as soon as possible."

While speaking, Liang Yin took out a sachet from her waist and handed it over.

Qiu Zhen was not polite and took the sachet smoothly.

Opened it.

He poured it out casually.

They were actually two pills wrapped in gold foil dan clothes, exuding a faint medicinal fragrance.

"What kind of pill is this?"

"I don't know."

Liang Yin shook her head:

"The incident happened suddenly, my father never mentioned it. I don't know what the pills are for, so I never dared to eat them."

"You were right not to eat it."

Qiu Zhen carefully tasted the pill, but he couldn't see any clues.

The art of alchemy is broad and profound.

There are countless kinds of spiritual pills and elixirs, so it is normal not to recognize them.

"I'll find my master to taste it. It's not too late for you to take it after I know the magical effect of the pill. Sister Yin'er, what do you think?"

"I'll leave it all to Er'lang."

Liang Yin nodded, without any objection.

After seeing the sky-shading palm technique that fell from the sky that day, she didn't worry that this future little uncle would embezzle her dowry. This is why she took out the pills so simply.

"Okay."

Qiu Zhen took one pill, returned the other to the sachet, and handed it back to Liang Yin.

Immediately, without saying more, he turned and left.

As he was about to leave the valley, his elder brother Qiu Qing chased after him from behind.

"Little brother, is there really no way to save Uncle Liang?"

"I'm afraid the chances are slim."

Qiu Qing sighed, then said with some worry:

"Little brother, Uncle Liang cultivated immortal techniques, which means he's a demon or evil spirit. Will the Liang family be implicated?"

"Implication is certain. Even if he hadn't cultivated immortal techniques, the Liang family would still be sentenced to exile in the frontier."

Qiu Zhen's tone was firm:

"But don't worry, elder brother. With me protecting her, Sister Yin'er will be fine."

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Qingmu City, the main hall of the An residence.

"So that's what happened."

An Jishi sat upright in the main seat, listening to Qiu Zhen mention Liang Yin's matter. He smiled gently:

"This isn't a big deal. We just need to avoid the limelight for a while. Once things settle down, we'll change Liang Yin's name and fabricate a new identity for her. Even if the government suspects something, they won't make things too difficult."

"That's what I'm planning."

Qiu Zhen nodded, not worried about the subsequent arrangements for Liang Yin.

The real trouble with the Qiu family's affair is the [Dragon Lord's Decree]. Someone wants to find clues from the Liang family to locate Liang Wei.

If he steps in to protect Liang Yin, it will easily attract disaster.

Now that Liang Wei has been captured, the Liang family is actually safer and no longer attracts attention.

"Master, the reason I'm visiting you today is to ask you to help me appraise a medicinal pill."

Qiu Zhen casually took out a pill from his sleeve and held it in his palm:

"This is Liang Wei's dowry for Sister Yin'er, but she didn't have time to tell her the pill's wonderful effects. My knowledge is limited, and I couldn't recognize the pill. Master, please help me appraise it."

"Oh, is that so?"

An Jishi became interested and took the pill.

Immediately, he carefully peeled back the coating, observed the pill, slowly smelled its fragrance, and began to carefully appraise it.

At first, he didn't pay much attention, but soon, his expression changed, and he revealed a look of astonishment.

Seeing this, Qiu Zhen became interested:

"Master, do you recognize it? Does this pill have a significant origin?"

"It's more than just having a significant origin!"

An Jishi took a deep breath:

"Disciple, this pill is called the [Bone-Returning Marrow-Washing Immortal Pill]. As the name suggests, this pill has the wonderful effect of washing the marrow and transforming one's bones, allowing one to be reborn. It can transform a person's innate talent, enlighten their wisdom. Although taking this pill won't give you the good fortune of a top-tier acquired constitution, it's not difficult to naturally possess an above-average constitution."

What!

Qiu Zhen was shocked.

An immortal pill that can transform one's bones and allow one to be reborn!

Innate talent is inherent, formed congenitally, and difficult to change after birth.

He was originally just an ordinary mortal with mediocre talent. He only obtained the immortal opportunity from Ancestor Lü, which gave him the top-tier acquired constitution [Golden Tendon Jade Bones].

Apart from that, he had never heard of treasures with similar wonderful effects in the martial world.

"Master, why haven't I heard of this [Bone-Returning Marrow-Washing Immortal Pill] before?"

"Of course you haven't heard of it."

An Jishi said leisurely:

"Most people in the martial world haven't heard of it. This pill is an ancient immortal pill, the culmination of the Golden Elixir Dao. It's a heaven-defying item that goes against the will of heaven, and ordinary alchemists can't refine it at all."

Qiu Zhen was stunned.

"In that case, Uncle Liang did indeed obtain an immortal opportunity."

"That's right. He simply can't refine such an immortal pill."

About two hours later.

After asking for advice, Qiu Zhen didn't stay long at the An residence and left in a hurry.

After Qiu Qing left, An Jishi unusually didn't leave but sat quietly in the main hall, lost in thought.

It's unknown how long passed.

Nan Ruyi came to the main hall and was surprised to see An Jishi in a daze:

"Husband, what's wrong with you? I heard that Little Zhen just came. What did he say to you?"

An Jishi murmured: "Found it."

Nan Zhiyi was slightly surprised:

"Found what?"

"That lower part of the Pill Book!"

Nan Zhiyi's expression froze, but soon, she understood something.

The reason why their family moved from Changle Prefecture City to the remote Qingmu was not out of mere interest but for a purpose, for something they sought.

"Husband, is this the opportunity for your breakthrough?"

An Jishi's expression was calm, and he nodded slightly:

"That's right. The Pill Book that Liang Wei obtained is the opportunity I'm seeking. Within that Pill Book are the key methods for me to achieve the Great Dao."

"This is a good thing!"

Nan Zhiyi's face lit up with excitement:

"Perhaps not necessarily."

An Jishi shook his head:

"The Demon Suppression Division captured Liang Wei. According to the information I gathered, the imperial court didn't obtain the Pill Book. It fell into the hands of someone else, suspected to be a cultivator who once dealt with the Chonglou Merchant Guild."

"A cultivator?"

Nan Zhiyi was slightly stunned:

"This might be difficult to handle."

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Qingmu County town street.

"Brother, Sister Yin'er has good fortune indeed."

Qiu Zhen sighed inwardly.

After learning from his master that Liang Yin's "dowry" was two [Bone-Returning Marrow-Washing Pills], he immediately understood Liang Wei's intention.

[Bone-Returning Marrow-Washing Pills] are useless if taken in excess.

Liang Wei left two pills for Liang Yin as a dowry.

Obviously, the other one was prepared for Liang Yin's husband.

If Liang Yin meets the right person, someone worthy of entrusting herself to, these two pills can help the couple.

The [Bone-Returning Marrow-Washing Pill] is not as good as Qiu Zhen's top-tier acquired constitution. After being reborn, one will at most possess an above-average constitution. However, for ordinary martial artists, this is already a great opportunity.

After taking the [Bone-Returning Marrow-Washing Pill], one's constitution will transform. Even if the family declines and there are no more cultivation resources, the couple can continue to practice martial arts.

With an above-average constitution, they can confidently become Fifth Level Martial Masters and achieve the Great Perfection of Acquired Refinement.

Perhaps, if there is an opportunity, achieving the Innate realm is not impossible.

"Uncle Liang put his heart into it."

Qiu Zhen sighed inwardly, casually looked up, and saw that he had unknowingly arrived at the city gate.

Immediately, he was about to speed up his pace and leave the county town.

Just then, he suddenly heard a call from behind.

"Little Brother Qiu!"

Qiu Zhen's cultivation is now profound. Even if the surrounding environment is noisy, he can hear clearly that someone is indeed calling him.

He turned around and glanced around.

Soon, he saw a familiar figure in the distance at the street corner.

"Uncle Li."

The person calling him was none other than his former neighbor and boss, Uncle Li.

Qiu Zhen was happy to see Uncle Li, but he soon frowned slightly.

The reason was that Uncle Li, who was calling him, looked anxious and hurried.

"Uncle Li, why have you come to the city?"

"Little Brother Qiu, I've come to report to the authorities."

"Report to the authorities?"

Qiu Zhen's heart stirred:

"Uncle Li, has something happened?"

Uncle Li's face was mournful, full of regret and remorse:

"Xing'er is gone. I'm afraid she's been abducted by human traffickers."