Free Web NovelChapter 312: Chapter 311: Purple Bamboo Peak
The battle on Piaomiao Peak cemented Wen Qingye’s place at the pinnacle of the Registered Disciples. Within the Celestial Profound Villa, everyone knew his name.
Wen Qingye’s name now stood high at the top of the rankings, looking down on all others.
Celestial Profound Mountain, inside the great hall.
"Hahaha, excellent! The Celestial Martial Country is quite impressive. They should be rewarded when we next allocate resources," Qin Wuya said with a laugh, looking at the missive in his hand.
This missive concerned the distribution of resources for disciples from the various territories. Wen Qingye had appeared within the Celestial Profound Sect like a blazing comet, and as a result, the Celestial Martial Country naturally stood to gain immense benefits.
Steward Bai chuckled. "Indeed. But with Wen Qingye’s strength, he could even challenge a Core Disciple now. I wonder what his plans are. Will he head for the Seven Peaks, or will he lay low for a while?"
"I’ve heard that Nangong Xin of Purple Bamboo Peak seems quite hostile toward him, but..." At this, Qin Wuya trailed off with a smile, saying no more.
Steward Bai asked curiously, "Why? Does it have to do with Forget-Life Peak?"
Both Steward Bai and Qin Wuya were aware that Wen Qingye and Zhou Yue had joined forces to save Yum Baobao.
Qin Wuya nodded with a smile. "Exactly. Not long ago, Yum Tianyang asked me about Wen Qingye. Back then, Wen Qingye was only ranked ninth among the Registered Disciples. Yum Tianyang said that it was impressive for him to reach the ninth spot with his strength, and that in half a year’s time, he could enter Forget-Life Peak directly, without needing to pass a trial."
Steward Bai sighed with admiration. "In that case, if Wen Qingye has Peak Master Yum Su looking out for him, he should be able to thrive among the Seven Peaks."
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Celestial Profound Villa, inside Qiuu Ming’s room.
Wen Qingye looked at the pale Qiuu Ming lying on the bed and said, "I’ve suppressed the fire poison for now. If you don’t use your Primordial Qi often, it won’t flare up for another three months. But if you get into a fight, it will erupt again in less than half a month."
Qiuu Ming had been no match for Yingg Tian during their fight on Piaomiao Peak. Not only had he sustained injuries, but the fire poison in his body had also begun to flare up violently.
A worried frown creased Zhou Yue’s brow. "Then what happens when it flares up in three months?"
"He’ll need pills to keep it suppressed. I have a few right here. As long as he doesn’t use his Primordial Qi, these will suppress it for another five months. After that, the fire poison will invade his Qi Sea, and it can’t be suppressed any longer."
As he spoke, Wen Qingye took out a Purple River Pill and handed it to Zhou Yue.
Although the Purple River Pill was primarily used to solidify one’s cultivation, it could also be used to suppress poisons.
Zhou Yue accepted the pill. Though she didn’t know its grade, she could tell from its mystical aura and the fluctuations of Primordial Qi that it was anything but ordinary.
Zhou Yue said gratefully, "Wen Qingye, Qiuu Ming and I will remember this debt. If you ever need us in the future, you have only to ask."
"It’s nothing, just a single pill. Taking too many won’t do me any good anyway," Wen Qingye said, waving his hand dismissively. He then gestured toward Qiuu Ming with a small smile. "You should focus on taking care of him. As for the Rebirth Ointment, we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. Don’t worry."
"Yes, I suppose that’s all we can do," Zhou Yue nodded.
Lying on the bed, Qiuu Ming grinned. "I’m not scared, so what are you scared of?"
"Of course I’m scared!" Zhou Yue shot Qiuu Ming a fierce glare.
Wen Qingye couldn’t help but smile. "I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now."
After saying his goodbyes, Wen Qingye left Qiuu Ming’s residence and headed toward Celestial Profound Mountain.
He entered the Sacrificial Hall. It seemed rather deserted at the moment, with only a few people inside.
"I brought the Purple River Pills," Wen Qingye said with a smile as he walked up to Steward Bai and produced a Pill Bottle.
Steward Bai took the Pill Bottle with a puzzled look, which quickly turned to delight. "How did you get your hands on Purple River Pills? Elder Miaoxuan of Danxuan Peak is in urgent need of them! You’ve rendered a great service this time, you brat. I honestly thought it would be ages before you completed this task, if ever. I never expected you to be so quick!"
Wen Qingye just smiled and said nothing.
"Alright, enough talk. I can’t verify these Purple River Pills myself, but since it’s you, I’ll take your word for it. I’ll go ahead and give you the Sect Contribution Points," Steward Bai said, then quickly jotted down a few notes on his Bamboo Scroll.
Instantly, the Jade Token inside Wen Qingye’s Sumeru Ring registered an additional three thousand Sect Contribution Points.
’It’s still not enough,’ Wen Qingye thought to himself. He needed at least several drops of Sanxi Water to master the Five Elements Body Refining Technique. Three thousand Sect Contribution Points would only get him a single drop, which was far from sufficient.
"Then I must thank you, Steward Bai."
"It’s no trouble. Go on now, and cultivate well," Steward Bai said with a smile, stroking his beard.
Wen Qingye secured his Sect Contribution Points and headed back toward his residence.
When Wen Qingye arrived at his residence, he saw Yann Xiangyang standing by the door. She looked hesitant, as if she couldn’t decide whether to stay or go.
Wen Qingye walked up to her and asked, "Are you looking for me?"
"Ah!" Startled to see Wen Qingye suddenly appear behind her, Yann Xiangyang bit her lip and stammered, "Y-yes... I have something to tell you."
"What is it?" Wen Qingye asked calmly.
Yann Xiangyang spoke slowly. "My sister wants the two of us to make a trip to Purple Bamboo Peak. It’s far to the east of Celestial Profound Mountain, about a five-day journey."
After she finished, she looked at Wen Qingye with wide, anxious eyes, clearly nervous.
"I see. In that case, let’s set out tomorrow," Wen Qingye said after a moment’s thought.
The journey to the Glazed Ancient Country was also extremely long. Wen Qingye needed to arrive before the Great Wilderness Ancient Stele emerged, which meant his schedule was quite tight.
"Okay, as long as you agree!" Yann Xiangyang’s face lit up when she heard his reply.
Yann Xiangyang looked into Wen Qingye’s calm eyes and sighed inwardly. ’My personality is just too impulsive.’ She knew it herself, but it was a flaw buried deep in her bones, impossible to change.
’If not for that, my relationship with Wen Qingye wouldn’t be so... delicate.’
The two stood in silence for a moment before Yann Xiangyang glanced at Wen Qingye and said in a low voice, "Well, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."
"Mm," Wen Qingye nodded.
Only after seeing Wen Qingye nod did Yann Xiangyang turn and walk away.
Wen Qingye watched her retreating back and was reminded of Cheng Yu, sighing to himself.
"Wait!"
Hearing Wen Qingye’s sudden call, Yann Xiangyang’s heart skipped a beat. She turned back, her voice tinged with nervousness as she asked, "What is it?"
Wen Qingye took out a few Pill Bottles and handed them to Yann Xiangyang. "I have some pills here. Take them. They can help advance your cultivation."
With that, Wen Qingye paid no more mind to the stunned Yann Xiangyang and strode into his room.
Yann Xiangyang only came back to her senses after Wen Qingye had disappeared inside. Watching his back, her eyes, for some reason, began to well up with tears.
