BXBX NOVEL Chapter 82
Chapter 82
However, now that they saw the Holy Maiden of Silent Moon had been captured, they all attempted to escape. Yet, they were quickly eliminated one by one by the sect leader. Among them was the severely wounded peak-level Golden Core cultivator. He regretted his choices. If only he had taken the opportunity to escape earlier. But the Holy Maiden of Silent Moon’s strength had given him hope that she could turn the tide.
After all, Li Su was formidable but only in the Golden Core stage, and the sect leader had just entered the Nascent Soul stage. How powerful could Li Su’s formation be? Now, he knew the answer, but it was too late. In his final moments, he regretted not running when he had the chance.
Soon, the sect leader returned and handed several storage bags to Li Su. She kept her word. When she said that all the spoils of war belonged to Li Su, she meant it. The Holy Maiden of Silent Moon was confined to a secret chamber. She remained unconscious, and Li Su ensured she didn’t wake up. She wouldn’t be able to wake up anytime soon.
After taking some time to recover, Li Su planned to question her. His previous use of a soul attack had affected his spiritual energy, and the sect leader’s spiritual energy was similarly affected. Both of them needed some rest. Instead of immediately resting, Li Su headed to the alchemy room. In a matter of days, he found the sect leader and handed her a vial. “Master, this contains Soul Rejuvenation Pills, which effectively restore spiritual energy.” “Li Su, you can recover here. In the future, you can directly enter the back mountain.” “Thank you, Master.” Seeing that the sect leader made an exception for him, Li Su was quite pleased.
The spiritual energy in the back mountain was abundant, and Li Su started his recovery in a secluded chamber near the sect leader. After approximately half a month, Li Su had mostly recovered, but the sect leader was still recuperating. At this point, Li Su entered another chamber where the Holy Maiden of Silent Moon remained unconscious. Li Su extended his hand and gently woke her. The Holy Maiden of Silent Moon’s eyes slowly opened. Li Su greeted her with a smile, “Holy Maiden, you’re awake.” The Holy Maiden of Silent Moon’s gaze wasn’t filled with anger but a strange calmness. She looked at Li Su in a way that suggested she wasn’t planning to cooperate. Li Su suddenly realized that keeping the Holy Maiden of Silent Moon confined here might be inconvenient. She was a ruthless witch, and he did not need to resort to conventional interrogation methods. Unconventional methods were more suitable, but it was not convenient with the sect leader nearby.
“Is Li Su’s silent companion still unresponsive?”
“Hmm.”
Within the concealed chamber, the sect leader’s voice reverberated.
The Silent Moon Saintess remained uncooperative. Regardless of Li Su’s words, her expression remained blank, and her gaze was devoid of emotion.
“Allow me to attempt it.”
The sect leader decided to intervene personally. Li Su believed the chances of the Silent Moon Saintess cooperating were slim, even with the sect leader’s involvement, but it was worth a try. He had his plans, and he needed some cooperation.
“Master, please proceed. I’ll go and craft some elixirs.”
“Very well.”
So, Li Su departed from the secluded mountain. Normally, only the sect leader had access to this area. Several female disciples guarded its entrance, ensuring that even disciples like Su Yun and Qin Xiaoyue had to report before entering to avoid disrupting the sect leader’s cultivation.
Now, Li Su was granted the privilege of freely coming and going, a status he achieved after defeating the Silent Moon Saintess. This filled him with hope. Perhaps he would soon have the sect leader bear his child.
After leaving the secluded mountain, Li Su returned to the Li family to assess the situation and gather some herbs. Then, he made his way back to the Flying Immortal Sect.
“Elder Li, the alchemical fire is prepared,” informed an alchemist from the Flying Immortal Sect, now Li Su’s dedicated assistant, eager to assist him daily.
Li Su began crafting pills, but this time, they were of a unique kind – poisonous pills intended for the Silent Moon Saintess. If the sect leader’s intervention failed to convince her to cooperate, Li Su was ready to transport her back to the Li family. Administering this poisonous pill would ensure she remained under control. It was potent enough to affect even a Nascent Soul cultivator, provided it was ingested and allowed to spread through the body before their energy purged it.
A peak Nascent Soul cultivator would never willingly consume such a poisonous pill, but the Silent Moon Saintess met the criteria. Now a captive, severely wounded and powerless, she had no choice but to swallow the venomous capsule. It wouldn’t be fatal, but she would require regular antidotes like a life-and-death talisman.
Interestingly, the formula for this poisonous pill was discovered in the Silent Moon Saintess’s storage pouch. As for the herbs, they included not only spiritual herbs but also poisonous ones in that hidden location. Few demonic beasts consumed these toxic plants, allowing them to age and reach Nascent Soul stage potency. Li Su had previously found no use for these herbs, but they had proven invaluable.
During the refinement process, it took Li Su approximately ten days to create three poisonous pills, which was just the right amount. Over time, their potency might diminish, but he could fashion more as needed.
Alongside the poisonous pills, Li Su also produced several antidotes, which required replenishment every three years. Armed with these remedies, he returned to the secluded mountain.
“Elder Li~”
At the entrance to the mountain, a group of female disciples greeted Li Su respectfully. He acknowledged their greeting with a nod before entering the secluded area.
This location boasted the highest concentration of spiritual energy within the Flying Immortal Sect, thanks to a spiritual vein running directly beneath it. It was, in essence, the nearest point to this spiritual vein. The chamber, despite its name, was spacious and extensive.