Chapter 93: Internal Elixir Expansion – Luo Yun San Ren's Shock

Chapter 93: Internal Elixir Expansion – Luo Yun San Ren’s Shock

Xiao Chen’s heart leapt with joy as his Spiritual Sense probed inward, revealing his Internal Elixir—slightly enlarged compared to before.

Originally, his Internal Elixir, like his dantian, could store thirty-six streams of mana.

But as the Ninefold Spring Wine’s effects manifested, it now held thirty-seven streams.

And it was still absorbing the elixir’s potency, expanding continuously.

This process required replenishing mana from his dantian, merging both to refine the elixir together.

Liu Zhiyuan had been pondering how to persuade Xiao Chen to drink more, only to watch in astonishment as Xiao Chen downed every cup offered without hesitation.

Whoever raised a toast, he emptied his glass in one go, his bold and uninhibited spirit unmatched.

Three cups became six, then nine, yet his expression remained unchanged.

As the Liu Clan’s patriarch, Liu Zhiyuan knew the Ninefold Spring Wine’s true power.

This was a spiritual liquor—any cultivator attempting to neutralize its effects with mana would only accelerate absorption, hastening intoxication.

Yet Xiao Chen had already drained an entire pot, showing no signs of drunkenness, as if sipping water.

Liu Zhiyuan hastily ordered more wine fetched and summoned clan members to keep the toasts flowing.

Xiao Chen drank every offering.

Half a day later, every Liu Clan cultivator present, save for the teetotaling Liu Shiqing, lay slumped over the tables.

Even the elders and younger clan members who arrived later to continue the drinking rounds had succumbed.

Only Xiao Chen remained, pouring the last drop of Ninefold Spring Wine into his cup, downing it with a satisfied sigh.

He smacked his lips, still craving more.

Though the elixir’s effects diminished with repeated consumption, his Internal Elixir had gained two additional mana streams, now holding thirty-nine.

Xiao Chen felt a bittersweet dilemma.

He rejoiced at his increased mana reserves and the newfound cultivation pathway, but this also meant he’d need to invest resources into refining his Internal Elixir alongside his regular cultivation.

The pressure to acquire resources had just multiplied.

Yet, he still had the storage bag of the Hundred Poisons Demon to open.

Helping Liu Shiqing carry the unconscious clan members to private chambers, Xiao Chen borrowed a guest room to examine the storage bag.

Foundation Building cultivators’ storage bags featured an additional Spiritual Sense sealing formation compared to ordinary cultivators, offering superior security.

But this also meant the lock was far more complex to crack.

As Xiao Chen worked on the bag, news of his slaying the Hundred Poisons Demon reached Luo Yun San Ren far away.

Luo Yun San Ren was one of the few Luo Tian Sect cultivators known by name.

Frequently appearing in public, he participated in forbidden realm expeditions, auctions, and even open banditry, blood rituals, and pillaging.

Though not universally reviled, he was certainly a pariah.

Yet with his late-stage Foundation Building cultivation, a lightning-fast treasure cloud, and ruthless cunning, he’d survived—and even plotted to revive the Luo Tian Sect.

The Hundred Poisons Demon’s incursion into the Liu Clan had been part of his revival scheme.

“Xiao Chen? Where the hell did this Foundation Building cultivator come from?”

Luo Yun San Ren frowned, racking his memory. He’d never heard of this name before.

Two years ago, he’d disguised himself to join the siege on Yueyue Immortal Sect, seeking divine flame techniques and snatching Spirit Herbs.

And in that short time, the Lihuo Sect had somehow gained a Foundation Building cultivator out of nowhere.

His subordinates handed him Xiao Chen’s records.

After skimming them, Luo Yun San Ren could only feel shock.

From a Qi Condensation Stage 1 servant disciple to a Foundation Building cultivator in under two years? Unheard of.

The intelligence clearly stated that two months ago, Xiao Chen was still at Qi Condensation Stage 9, leading a raid on the Xuan Clan Estate in Heyang County.

Now, he’d not only broken through to Foundation Building but also survived the Three Talents Death Bell’s attack, killing the Hundred Poisons Demon outright.

Unbelievably strong.

This single act had further thinned Luo Yun San Ren’s already limited ranks.

His subordinate added, “The Hundred Poisons Demon mentioned your name before dying… Xiao Chen even declared he’d send you to join him.”

Hearing this, Luo Yun San Ren’s fury erupted, “That damned Xiao Chen! I’ll kill him myself someday!”

Yet despite his rage, he had no intention of confronting Xiao Chen directly at the Liu Clan.

According to intelligence from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, Mingyan Zhenren had appeared near the Lihuo Sect a year ago and might still be lurking nearby.

Luo Yun San Ren’s longevity relied on caution—he never took unnecessary risks.

Even a Foundation Building breakthrough opportunity wasn’t worth risking his life over.

“A Foundation Building cultivator who broke through in two years? Hmph. Why should I bother? Others will take interest soon enough.”

With a sly grin, Luo Yun San Ren sold Xiao Chen’s records and the news of his feat to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion for a pittance.

With enough eyes on the information, someone bold enough would surely covet Xiao Chen’s secret to rapid advancement—and eliminate him.

“Something’s wrong!”

A demonic cultivator burst into the pavilion, “Master, Ye Fei has vanished!”

“What?!”

Luo Yun San Ren’s aura surged, crushing the Core Formation mid-stage cultivator into gasping for air.

As the man’s face turned purple, Luo Yun San Ren eased his pressure slightly, snarling, “Miao Gu drugged him, didn’t she? Fetch her here!”

The subordinate hesitated, “Reporting, Master… Miao Gu, the sect’s deputy guardian, has also disappeared.”

“???”

“Crash!”

Luo Yun San Ren hurled the stone table beside him into the lotus pond outside, shattering it.

“Disappeared? You’re telling me a Foundation Building cultivator just vanished?!”

After pacing furiously, he demanded, “Who last saw Miao Gu?”

“The dungeon warden. She claimed she needed to interrogate Ye Fei privately, ordering the guards out. After that… both vanished.”

“Hmph!” Luo Yun San Ren suddenly laughed bitterly, “Vanished together, huh?”

With a storm of rage, he smashed every object within reach before inhaling sharply.

“Announce this: Remove Miao Yingxue from her position as deputy guardian. Abandon all her strongholds immediately.”

Though furious, he remained calculating, “We can’t stay here any longer.”

“Notify Yan Hufa—the plan against the Southern Lake Su Family is on hold.”

(End of Chapter)

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