Chapter 688 - 83: Man of Loyalty and Righteousness

Came to the Cultivation Realm in the second life and crossed paths with Wu Weixiong.

Even at the first meeting, they were still on opposing sides.

Afterward, obtained the long-cherished Ancient Body Refining Technique from him, along with the fist technique infused with Dao Charm.

Prior to returning to the Celestial Cyan Domain from the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, also learned of his care for Qin Henian and Xiaoqiao.

Overall, Li Ji’an had a good impression of him.

"Wu Weixiong, do you truly intend to perish together?" A loud shout rang out, as a rapidly swirling black hole as dark as ink formed in front of the mid-stage Core Formation Elder of the Netherworld Sect, extinguishing Wu Weixiong’s Dao-infused punch.

Wu Weixiong paid no heed to this person, his form flickered, and multiple images of him appeared on the grassland, the next moment, several figures attacked the person behind the Netherworld Sect Elder from all directions.

Meanwhile, the heavily injured Tier Three Earth-Split Bear behind him suddenly enlarged tenfold, using its body to block the mid-stage Core Formation True Man.

"Martial Dharma Protector, spare me!" The person hiding behind the mid-stage Core Formation True Man wore the garments of the Shadowless Sect, possessing early-stage Core Formation cultivation, and was heavily injured at this moment.

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In just an instant, Li Ji’an grasped the whole situation from their conversation.

This person was a Dharma King of the Shadowless Sect, greatly valued by the Sect Leader, and had a brotherly friendship with Wu Weixiong. Yet, when the Netherworld Sect attacked, Wu Weixiong realized he was actually a spy planted by the Netherworld Sect inside the Shadowless Sect.

A few days ago, he had even used the Talisman Treasure bestowed by the Netherworld Sect to ambush the Sect Leader of the Shadowless Sect.

Now, the fate of the Sect Leader of the Shadowless is unknown, and the sect is crumbling rapidly.

However, even when the Shadowless Sect was on the verge of destruction, the reckless Wu Weixiong did not think of fleeing, but focused solely on avenging the Sect Leader, relentlessly pursuing this person.

Even though this person was protected by a mid-stage Core Formation Elder, Wu Weixiong still fought at the risk of his life.

"He’s indeed a loyal and righteous man!" Tong Yaoyao, understanding the course of events, also spoke highly of Wu Weixiong.

Master Chunyuan watched Wu Weixiong coldly, almost unable to resist erasing him.

"Ancestor, it’s this petty thief who killed Yu’Er back then."

Li Ji’an immediately transmitted a message: "Stay calm, since we’ve decided to infiltrate the Business Alliance, we cannot afford any complications."

Only then did Master Chunyuan give up the thought of secretly eliminating Wu Weixiong.

"Trouble Uncle Clan for assistance." Tong Yaoyao examined the situation for a moment and suddenly instructed the clan elder nearby.

"Yaoyao, this might not be appropriate, the Business Alliance has an agreement with the Shadowless Grassland not to interfere in this matter." The clan elder advised cautiously.

Tong Yaoyao shook her head: "Now that the old thief is dead, although there are you two elders and Master Chunyuan and Ping’an supporting, it’s still unstable.

The other commerce associations in the Business Alliance will definitely secretly interfere in our clan’s internal disputes, having one more helper is always good.

Moreover, seeing that the Shadowless Sect is about to be destroyed, there’s no need to adhere to the prior agreement anymore."

"In that case, I comply with the Clan Leader’s command." Without hesitation, the clan elder descended.

Wu Weixiong and his spirit pet had been battling with those two for many days, relying on Tier Three Body Cultivation and the Ancient Boxing Technique to exchange life for life, though heavily injured now, the other side was not faring any better.

Thus, once the mid-stage Core Formation clan elder of Tong Clan intervened, the situation changed instantly.

In just a short time, the Tong Clan elder returned to the Spiritual Ship with Wu Weixiong, having avenged a great grudge.

"Thank you Patriarch Tong for your assistance!" Arriving on the Spiritual Ship, Wu Weixiong clasped his fists in salute to Tong Yaoyao.

"There’s no need to be polite, Fellow Daoist Wu. My Tong Clan has many interactions with Sect Leader Han, and seeing your loyal and righteous act, this is all we could do." Tong Yaoyao nodded slightly.

Wu Weixiong let out a sorrowful smile and spat out a mouthful of blood: "Patriarch Tong, you flatter me. I, Wu, am labeled a Three-Named House Slave by the world, from initially selling myself to the Beast Taming Liu Family, to being taken in and appreciated by the Sect Leader.

Through three masters, only the Sect Leader sincerely treated me. Now, due to my blindness, I led the spy to the Sect Leader, resulting in the Sect Leader’s death and the thousand-year legacy of my sect to sever, making me a sinner through the ages.

Where do I have the face to bear the words loyalty and righteousness?"

Seeing Wu Weixiong in despair, with his vitality rapidly diminishing, Tong Yaoyao sighed softly.

"Don’t blame yourself, Fellow Daoist Wu, the human heart is unfathomable, the most unpredictable thing, your loyalty and selflessness are not at fault.

Now that you’ve avenged Sect Leader Han, he, even in his knowledge, would not blame you."

"Sect Leader, I will soon come to accompany you." Wu Weixiong, at this moment, could no longer hear any words, his body already severely injured, trembling, lost, muttered to himself.

Then he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

Tong Yaoyao sighed deeply, looking at Li Ji’an behind her: "Ping’an, please assist in saving him."

Li Ji’an nodded, wrapped Wu Weixiong in Magical Power and brought him into a side cabin.

He had exposed his Second Tier medical skills under the identity of Longevity True Man in the Yellow Heaven Domain, so did not hide it from Tong Yaoyao.

Three months later, Wu Weixiong awoke slowly, the first thing he saw vaguely was Li Ji’an using Wood Magic Power to gently nurture him.

"Alchemist Li?" He called out instinctively.

The person before him extremely resembled the Alchemist Li he met a hundred years ago on the outskirts of Flame Mountain in Cangyun State.

Back then, he fought fiercely with the Beast Taming Liu Family over the Sacred Beast Pill.

Having witnessed Alchemist Li’s skill in refining the Sacred Beast Pill, he grew a desire to associate.

Later, it was Alchemist Li who led away the traitor, allowing him to escape the peril.

Unfortunately, never having the chance to ask him to refine the Sacred Beast Pill, they lost touch thereafter.

Unexpectedly, a century later today, they would meet in this place.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, you have mistaken me for someone else; I am a Talisman Master, and I have some medical expertise, but I am not the Alchemist you mentioned." Li Ji’an said flatly.

"Oh." Wu Weixiong, completely awake, examined Li Ji’an again carefully, letting out a slight sound.

The person before him very much resembled Li Fan, Alchemist Li in his memory, but appeared more refined and spiritually vibrant.

Moreover, the bone age clearly did not match.

Most crucially, upon sensing slightly, he realized the person was a mid-stage Core Formation True Man.

"Forgive me, Senior, for the error I made earlier." Wu Weixiong hurriedly bowed in apology.

"No harm, the Alchemist you mentioned, could he be Li’s master?" Li Ji’an inquired with a smile.

Wu Weixiong’s face showed a hint of change: "Dare to ask, is Senior’s master the Alchemist Li of the Biyun Sect?"

"Indeed!" Li Ji’an confirmed.

"I wonder what relationship Fellow Daoist Wu has with my master?"

Wu Weixiong’s expression became solemn: "I wouldn’t dare deceive Senior, I, Wu, had a casual relationship with Alchemist Li but have always admired his Alchemy Skill in refining Sacred Beast Pills, unfortunately never collaborated."

Li Ji’an secretly nodded, then slightly cupped his hands: "Encountering an old friend of my master, what a pleasure, I am Li, the seventy-second True Inheritor of Biyun Sect, currently a Tributor of Tong Family."

"Senior exaggerates, the junior... is ashamed." Wu Weixiong felt a sense of realization.

Unexpectedly, Alchemist Li’s disciple had reached mid-stage Core Formation, while his own life was destined to be trapped in the Fake Pill Realm.

Regrettably, Senior Huang had lost contact, and the Refining Pill technique seemed hopeless.