On Red Lotus Island, in a certain secret chamber, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. An empty jade box lay in front of him.
His eyes were slightly closed, his muscles bulging, and his face somewhat contorted. A muffled crackling came from inside his body.
A moment later, Wang Changsheng opened his eyes, intense delight surfacing in them.
Thunder Apricot Fruit had the effect of tempering the body. After consuming one, he felt his strength increase considerably, his entire body brimming with power.
He had obtained three Thunder Apricot Fruits in total and had already consumed one.
The effects of the Thunder Apricot Fruit had exceeded his expectations. Unfortunately, there were too few of them, with only two left.
A burst of urgent, shrill ringing sounded. Wang Changsheng frowned, took out a Message Disk, and formed a Hand Seal. Soon, Wang Ruyan's somewhat urgent voice rang out: "Husband, there's trouble. Qingshan is back. He brought two Core Formation Cultivators from the Zhang Family and said they were acting on the Zhang Family's orders to wipe out Purple Cloud Pavilion."
Wang Changsheng frowned and walked out.
Not long afterward, Wang Changsheng met Wang Qingshan in the Council Hall. The person who had followed Wang Qingshan onto the island was Zhang Zhiqin, an old acquaintance of Wang Changsheng's.
"Daoist Wang, long time no see."
When Zhang Zhiqin saw Wang Changsheng, a strange glint flashed through her beautiful eyes before she smiled and greeted him.
Wang Changsheng had not disguised himself. To establish a foothold in the Red Moon Sea Region, he had to maintain good relations with the Zhang Family. He and Zhang Zhiqin had met several times, and he had once helped her apprehend Heretical Cultivators.
"Fairy Zhang, long time no see."
Wang Changsheng smiled and returned her greeting.