Chen Qing withdrew his gaze and looked toward Nan Zhuoran and the others at his side, his tone calm. "Let's go. Keep searching east. This Pill Courtyard covers a considerable area; there should be quite a few pill furnaces left."
"Yes, Senior Brother Chen!" The six answered in unison.
They had entered the ruins only a few hours ago, yet they had already received such a precious pill as the Guiyuan Cui Zhen Pill. Everyone's hearts burned with anticipation.
Chen Qing led the way, the True Essence around him spreading slightly to block all the windblown sand and scattered Pill Toxin Miasma rushing toward them.
The six followed closely behind, cautiously extending their divine senses outward, afraid of triggering some hidden restriction.
In less than half an incense stick's time, Qu He suddenly cried out softly. "Senior Brother Chen, look over there!"
Everyone looked where he pointed and saw a Green Pattern Pill Furnace standing right in the middle of the main hall of the courtyard.
"Be careful. The Pill Toxin Miasma around this pill furnace is denser than before."
Chen Qing paused. His divine sense instantly swept across the entire courtyard, taking in every movement in the surroundings, before he stepped inside first.
Nan Zhuoran and the others immediately followed. The moment they crossed the courtyard gate, pale gray miasma swirled around the pill furnace like living creatures.
"This Corrupt Yuan Miasma is quite toxic. Step back." Chen Qing turned to remind them. Then, the Golden Core in his dantian slowly spun, and True Essence surged forth like rolling waves.
At the same time, Nan Zhuoran gave a low shout. The True Essence around his body roared into motion and swept toward the miasma surrounding the pill furnace. "Senior Brother Chen, I'll help you!"
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