Chapter 585 - 592: Prank

A slight smile graced Song Wanning’s lips. She couldn’t help but want to laugh just thinking about Mu Zixu’s "surprised" face when she appeared before him again after her ascension.

’Just teasing him with a prank like this is actually pretty fun.’

Luo Hantian: "..."

The corner of his mouth twitched. He was rendered speechless.

As an Alchemy Grandmaster, Mu Zixu was bound to have absolute confidence in his Elixir Pills.

’Besides, so what if it fails?’

’Mu Zixu can’t come down here anyway. The worst that could happen is that the trick doesn’t fool him.’

With that thought, Luo Hantian’s worries vanished. He even began plotting to play a major role in the performance.

When Song Wanning saw him excitedly planning the details, she could only blink in resignation and take a seat to the side.

Ultimately, they decided that Luo Hantian and Liu Xingzhi would join Song Wanning in putting on this act.

Liu Xingzhi was incredibly powerful; one strike would be enough to "kill" Wu Qingfeng, making him a key player.

Luo Hantian was just in it for the excitement and insisted on going to watch.

And so, a plan quickly took shape.

When Liu Xingzhi heard the news, he accepted without any protest. He even discussed with Song Wanning which move he should use to "finish off" Wu Qingfeng.

Wu Qingfeng felt his skin crawl under Liu Xingzhi’s scrutinizing gaze. This powerhouse’s progress in recent years had been astonishingly fast; he was long past the point where Wu Qingfeng could ever hope to catch up.

If Liu Xingzhi really unleashed a few attacks on him, he would be so utterly defeated, he wouldn’t even have a chance to cry.

Song Wanning watched from the side, unable to hold back the smile on her face.

’I never noticed it before, but Liu Xingzhi is actually a little wicked!’

’He’s obviously intimidating Wu Qingfeng. He must be getting revenge for their previous clash.’

"Alright, since we’ve planned it out, let’s set a time."

Song Wanning gestured toward Wu Qingfeng with her chin. "You decide when to send him the message and let him know."

"Alright, I understand!"

Wu Qingfeng nodded, accepting with resignation.

His heart fluttered with panic just at the thought of lying to Mu Zixu.

’But nothing is more important than my life. I have to overcome this fear.’

After Wu Qingfeng left, Song Wanning walked over to Liu Xingzhi and smiled. "Thanks."

"It’s nothing."

Liu Xingzhi shook his head, his gaze filled with profound emotion as he looked at Song Wanning.

’He was the one who had personally brought Song Wanning back to the Ancient Cold Sect. The little girl who needed his protection then had now surpassed him.’

’It seems I’ll have to work even harder.’

For the next several days, Song Wanning remained at the Sect, spending time with her Master and Martial Uncle. She played chess, grilled meat, and enjoyed a very relaxed and leisurely time.

In just a few short days, all her exhaustion seemed to vanish. Song Wanning was once again brimming with energy, ready to ensnare Mu Zixu.

She took the Elixir Pill she had gotten from Wu Qingfeng and, after studying it carefully, began to develop an antidote.

At the same time, she also needed to concoct a suspended-animation Elixir Pill. Only then could she completely convince Mu Zixu.

Meanwhile, Wu Qingfeng secretly contacted the Sect Master of the Medicine King Sect.

When the Sect Master learned that Wu Qingfeng planned to use a faked death to have his name struck from the Medicine King Sect’s records to evade Mu Zixu, he was overcome with complex emotions.

He went to consult the Supreme Elder, and only after receiving approval did he reply to Wu Qingfeng and agree to cooperate.

They were all members of the same Sect, and after so many years, they had formed a bond. Naturally, they didn’t want to see him truly die.

They were even happy that he had finally seen the light.

After all the preparations were complete, Wu Qingfeng finally contacted Mu Zixu, telling him he had found Song Wanning.

He made sure to act extremely hesitant and frightened.

Just as planned, Mu Zixu didn’t suspect a thing. Instead, he bombarded him with brainwashing and all kinds of temptations.

Finally, Wu Qingfeng pretended to throw caution to the wind and agreed.

He also stated that he would contact Mu Zixu again when the time came, adding that he hoped Mu Zixu would help save him if he found himself in danger.

Mu Zixu readily agreed. He had planned all along to watch Song Wanning die with his own eyes.

Only by seeing it with his own eyes would he believe it.

With everything ready, Wu Qingfeng let out a long sigh of relief and sent a Communication Talisman to Song Wanning.

「On the morning of the third day.」

Wu Qingfeng intercepted Song Wanning in a mountain hollow.

At the same time, incense smoke curled upward, and Mu Zixu’s face materialized above Wu Qingfeng’s shoulder.

"Mu Zixu? So it really is you. You’re as persistent as a ghost!!!"

Song Wanning put on a shocked expression, glaring at Mu Zixu with a face full of rage. "Wasn’t the lesson I taught you last time enough? You think you can stop me by sending some piece of trash like this?"

"Have you already forgotten what happened when we last crossed swords?"

She stared arrogantly at Mu Zixu, her eyes filled with contempt, completely disregarding Wu Qingfeng.

Hearing this, Mu Zixu’s lips twisted into a cruel smile. He spoke with biting sarcasm, "Song Wanning, do you know what happens to people who are too arrogant?"

"If I were you, there’s still time to beg for mercy!"

’He was extremely confident in his Elixir Pill. As long as it was concocted according to the inherited recipe, Song Wanning’s death was guaranteed.’

’Of course, Wu Qingfeng won’t be living either.’

"Hah! I think you’ve lost your mind. Do you really think this is the Immortal Realm? If you’ve got the guts, come down here and kill me yourself!"

"Trying to threaten me by sending him? You must really look down on me!"

Song Wanning shot Wu Qingfeng a contemptuous glance. Her arrogant demeanor was exactly as Mu Zixu remembered.

He narrowed his eyes, the anger in his heart rising once again.

’Just looking at Song Wanning made him furious.’

’That bitch. She’s just as hateful as Daoqing.’

"She’s all yours. Teach her a harsh lesson."

"Today, she will learn that arrogant people never meet a good end!"

Mu Zixu had lost patience for a war of words. He knew he was no match for Song Wanning’s sharp tongue, so he gave the order directly to Wu Qingfeng.

Wu Qingfeng finally showed a reaction, nodding hesitantly before pulling the Elixir Pill from his robes.

But instead of crushing it immediately, he drew his weapon and charged at Song Wanning.

It was a clear attempt to divert her attention.

"Hmph. You think you can kill me?"

Song Wanning snorted. With a swift flourish of her Longsword, she charged toward Wu Qingfeng as well.

"Die!"

She roared, her attack utterly merciless.

Wu Qingfeng was no match for her at all.

Just then, Wu Qingfeng suddenly crushed the Elixir Pill in his hand. Once shattered, the pill released a colorless, odorless substance that was completely undetectable.

The next moment, Wu Qingfeng was sent flying. A frigid glint of sword light pierced straight through his shoulder, nearly shearing the entire limb off.

Mu Zixu sensed Song Wanning’s strength, and alarm bells rang in his heart once again.

’A genius like this must be eliminated.’

’Otherwise, if I wait for her to ascend and gain the protection of Mo Yang Immortal Venerable, I will definitely not meet a good end!’

’Fortunately, today is the day Song Wanning dies!’