The Grand Elder's Request

The construction of the Artifact Refining Palace can be described as spending money like water.

Chu Xinghe's requirement for construction was not to be the best, but to be the most expensive!

These past two days, Wei Deqian, the president of the Daxing Chamber of Commerce, has been following Chu Xinghe around like a grandson. If Chu Xinghe hadn't refused, he would have wanted to recognize Chu Xinghe as his godfather.

What does it mean to carry money in a sack?

Wei Deqian was literally carrying sacks of money every day, buying all sorts of materials and items, each one costing astronomical sums.

The Ouyang Lineage was initially most concerned about how many cooks the Artifact Refining Palace had and whether they could provide enough food.

But with the construction of the Artifact Refining Palace, the Ouyang Lineage disciples were truly dumbfounded.

As Ouyang Lineage Lineage's disciples, although born during the Lineage's decline, still grew up listening to their elders recount the Lineage's glory.

Could the Ouyang Lineage's most glorious era have possessed even a tenth of the extravagance of the Artifact Refining Palace?

Putting everything else aside, the fact that braised pork is plentiful is something to behold!

Chu Xinghe came to the Artifact Refining Palace again today to supervise, and as soon as he entered Ouyang Ming's room, he couldn't help but cover his nose.

"Ouyang Ming, you've been stealing swill again?"

"No! Senior Brother Xinghe, you can't make false accusations!"

"Bullshit... I can smell it! Someone, find the swill and throw it out!"

At Chu Xinghe's command, disciples rushed into Ouyang Ming's room. Amid Ouyang Ming's hysterical roars, the disciples found the swill bucket that Ouyang Ming had hidden in the secret room, and then took it back to the pigs in the livestock shed.

The Ouyang siblings were good in every way, but they had suffered too much hardship, and this act of stealing swill happened frequently.

Even if someone sets up a secret room in their room, let alone keeping a mistress there, they can at least put some treasures in it, right?

What's the meaning behind the Ouyang Lineage's secret room where they specifically hide buckets of swill?

Since the Ouyang Lineage came, the braised pork in the canteen has noticeably more lean meat. Upon asking, I learned that the pigs in the livestock shed are starving and can't sleep at night, so they're not gaining any weight.

It's not that the food in the Vast Heaven Sect's cafeteria is insufficient; it's that the Ouyang Lineage has this particular hobby. Who can you complain to?!

However, considering that the Misfortune Compass was continuously boosting his cultivation, Chu Xinghe decided to endure it.

Since the Ouyang Lineage left behind the Artifact Refining Palace and construction began, the Misfortune Compass has been continuously providing him with cultivation power.

Although the quantity is not large, its advantage lies in its sustainability.

The Ouyang Lineage did not disappoint him. Once the Artifact Refining Palace was almost completed and the sect's materials and spirit stones arrived, Ouyang Ming began to study his Cloud-Piercing Hammer Technique.

It would have been better if they hadn't been researching it; once they started, the Artifact Refining Palace was like it was New Year's Eve.

The crackling of the furnace bids farewell to the old year, while the disappearance of precious stones heralds bankruptcy!

To put it simply, given the Ouyang Lineage's rate of furnace explosions and the speed at which they consume spirit stones, Chu Xinghe understands why the previous sects divided up the supplies.

The Ouyang Lineage isn't just talking about spending a million spirit stones a year; they're showing the Vast Heaven Sect that they're serious about causing trouble for sects!

Seeing the Ouyang Lineage's actions, Chu Xinghe was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.

Look! That's what the Lucky Star Lineage is all about!

The Ouyang Lineage is my greatest blessing, Chu Xinghe. With the Ouyang Lineage constantly draining the sect's resources, my path to becoming Martial Emperor is secure!

The Ouyang Lineage deserves much credit for their Future ambition to become a Martial God.

After showing Ouyang Ming around the Artifact Refining Palace, they ran into Ouyang Ling and Junior Sister Wan Lin, who were walking towards them laughing and joking.

Goodness, it's only been a few days!

Ouyang Ling's airport doesn't look so flat anymore!

Could it be?

Wan Lin is a complete beast!

But is Wan Lin's technique really that effective?

Pshaw! Is this a question of whether the technique is effective?

Wan Lin just enjoys helping others!

Seeing Senior Brother Xinghe's serious expression, Ouyang Ling thought that her playful antics with Senior Sister Wan Lin had upset him, so Senior Brother Xinghe quickly said, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Xinghe, I don't play with Senior Sister Wan Lin much, it hasn't interfered with my cultivation!"

What? It didn't interfere with your cultivation?

"Ahem... Junior Sister Ouyang is joking. Your Senior Sister Wan Lin's Senior Sister Wan Lin is extraordinary. You should learn more from her. There's no rush in cultivation."

You want to cultivate? No way!

Go ahead, follow your Senior Sister Wan Lin in the Vast Heaven Sect.

Just as Chu Xinghe was about to continue exploring what else the Artifact Refining Palace could use to drain the sect, Shen Chun ran over from a distance.

"Junior Brother Xinghe, the Grand Elder requests your presence."

"Elder? Good!"

After instructing Ouyang Ming to continue his efforts in blasting... cough cough... and after his cultivation, Chu Xinghe followed Senior Brother Shen Chun to the Medicine King Palace.

The Grand Elder remained by the Vermilion Bird Furnace, but he seemed to be in a bad mood today.

"Disciple greets the Grand Elder."

"Xinghe has arrived, please have a seat."

Sitting opposite the Grand Elder, Chu Xinghe quickly learned why the Grand Elder was in a bad mood.

Zhao Zhidong, the patriarch of the Zhao Lineage in Jiangbei, has run into trouble.

Grandpa Zhao Zhidong and the Grand Elder were teammates who fought monsters together when they were young, and I've heard the Grand Elder talk about Old Master Zhao quite a bit.

Back when the Grand Elder was practicing medicine and his combat power wasn't very strong, it was always this Old Master Zhao who took the lead in killing people.

In the words of the Grand Elder, he was a man who could cut his way from Penglai East Road to Nantianmen with a watermelon knife, highlighting his toughness!

The two also shared a very deep friendship; the eldest elder would almost always make a trip to the Zhao Lineage to visit Old Master Zhao whenever he went out.

However, when Old Master Zhao attempted to break through to the Martial Emperor a few years ago, he encountered a mishap. Although he succeeded, he nearly suffered a qi deviation, and his health did not improve significantly after the breakthrough.

I've heard that his condition has been getting worse in recent years, and the Grand Elder has been sending all sorts of elixirs to Old Master Zhao.

But yesterday, a message came from the spirit bird that something had gone wrong with Old Master Zhao again. He was bleeding from all seven orifices and fell into a coma on the spot. The Zhao Lineage immediately sought out experts from all sides, but none of them had a solution.

The Zhao Lineage was greatly alarmed and sent the message to the Vast Heaven Sect, seeking help from the Grand Elder.

"Xinghe, come with me. I saw Old Zhao's condition a few years ago. His Spiritual Qi was chaotic, and even I could only suppress it with pills, unable to release it. Now that Old Zhao is unconscious, I'm afraid he's in serious trouble this time..."

"Elder, there's no need to be sad. Old Master Zhao has always been a man of strong character; how could he possibly not survive this?"

"Yes... Old Zhao has always been a tough guy, he'll definitely pull through. You're coming with me to Jiangbei this time. If there's anyone else in this world who can save Old Zhao, it's you."

Chu Xinghe: "???"

What the heck?

Elder, there's no need for this kind of commercial flattery. I didn't say I wouldn't go.

"Xinghe, you don't need to be surprised. I knew from seeing Old Zhao's condition years ago that if anyone in the world could save him, it would probably be the reborn Medicine Saint. You inherited the Medicine Saint Inheritance, and I originally thought that after a few more years, when you fully comprehended everything, you would surely have a way to cure Old Zhao. But now... your inheritance has not been fully integrated yet, and saving Old Zhao is probably as difficult as ascending to heaven..."

The elder's eyes dimmed further as he spoke.

"Rest assured, Elder, Xinghe will do everything in its power!"

"Xinghe, there are no outsiders here. I have a favor to ask of you. If Old Zhao is truly beyond help, could you help me send Old Zhao off on his final journey? He was a man of principle his whole life and would never want to become a monster. We were close friends, and I can't bring myself to do it. I can only ask you for your help, so that he can leave this world with some dignity."

The evil fire within Old Master Zhao has been simmering for years, reaching a point where it can no longer be suppressed. Now that he's in a coma, if this evil fire completely takes control of him, the ultimate result will be that Old Master Zhao loses his mind and transforms into a monster. How could the Grand Elder bear to let his close friend become such a monster?

Chu Xinghe was visibly excited!

My parents gave me life, and the elder helped me!

The patriarch of the Zhao Lineage in Jiangbei holds an extraordinary position; the Zhao Lineage is a super-powerful family second only to the three major Lineage.

If you're talking about saving people, I'm sorry, I just checked the Medicine Saint Inheritance, and given my current situation, I'm truly helpless. But if you're talking about sending Old Master Zhao on his way, then Elder, don't worry, I guarantee I'll arrange everything perfectly for you.

When Old Master Zhao dies, the only people who will know is that the Grand Elder asked me to ensure Old Master Zhao's passing is dignified.

But what about the things the outside world doesn't know?

As the Medicine Saint Inheritance, you managed to shut up such a tough guy as Old Master Zhao on your first day down the mountain. I ask the world what they think of the Medicine Saint Inheritance of the Vast Heaven Sect!

It would be a disgrace to the Medicine Saint Inheritance not to utterly disgrace him and make him a laughingstock on the spot.

Moreover, this old man is also the Grand Elder's best friend!

Even if it was the Grand Elder himself who entrusted it, seeing his best friend being so thoroughly dealt with by his own disciple, it's not entirely impossible that the Grand Elder might lose his temper and punish himself.

Once Old Master Zhao is gone, the reputation of the sect's Medicine Saint Inheritance will be damaged, and who knows, they might face a second punishment?

Chu Xinghe was moved to tears. His disciple had racked his brains for days, only to be able to use his limited skills at the Artifact Refining Palace to drain the sect's resources.

There's absolutely no way you can get punished.

Elder, you really understand me!

Elder, you understand me so well, how could I, Chu Xinghe, not give you my all!

Although the Medicine Saint Inheritance cannot save Old Master Zhao now, it will have no problem sending Old Master Zhao away.

The Grand Elder was also moved by Chu Xinghe's high spirits.

Look... what a good child! He didn't hesitate at all when asked for a favor. I knew I hadn't misjudged him.

"Xinghe, go back and pack your things properly. We'll set off for Jiangbei first thing tomorrow morning."

"Yes!"

Without saying a word, Chu Xinghe returned to his room, almost unable to resist singing "Good Days" the whole way.

"Senior Brother Xinghe seems to be in a good mood..."

"What wonderful thing has happened to Junior Brother Xinghe...?"

Several of his fellow disciples saw Chu Xinghe's happy expression and spoke up.

Good heavens... Chu Xinghe was so startled that he quickly suppressed his smile.

I was so excited that I forgot we were there to rescue someone who was in critical condition. The Grand Elder was grieving, so how could I be so happy?

Quickly put on a sad face and start crying!

That evening, Senior Brother Feng Fei returned, and he had obviously also learned about Old Master Zhao's matter.

"Junior Brother Xinghe, you must give it your all this time accompanying the Grand Elder to the Zhao Lineage. The Grand Elder doesn't have many friends, and Old Master Zhao is someone he cares about very much. If something happens to Old Master Zhao, the Grand Elder will definitely be hurt. You must not let the Grand Elder down."

Senior Brother Feng spoke earnestly, Chu Xinghe's face was full of sincerity.

Don't worry, Senior Brother Feng, I, Chu Xinghe, swear to heaven that I will never disappoint the Grand Elder this time!

Old Master Zhao, right? Don't worry!

Although the Medicine Saint Inheritance cannot save you, the Grand Elder instructed me to send you away if necessary, and I will make sure to arrange everything clearly for you.

If the King of Hell wants you to die at dawn, the Xinghe will arrive at midnight!

With me Chu Xinghe, in action, even the King of Hell can't save you!