The nine-colored immortal light drew inward.
The Medicine Guardian raised his withered hand and waved it at Chen Changqing.
"The victor may claim the Undying Medicine."
As the words fell, the Undying Medicine flew straight out of the Pill Furnace.
That tiny plant was unlike ordinary spiritual herbs. Its roots hung in the air, while nine-colored specks of light flowed across its leaves.
It flew before Chen Changqing, paused for half a breath, then sank into his palm.
Chen Changqing's palm grew hot.
When he looked again, a nine-colored medicine pattern had appeared in his palm.
The Undying Medicine had not been placed in his storage ring. Instead, it had taken up residence directly within his body.
That at least spared him the trouble of having it snatched away.
Of course, if someone truly insisted on taking it, they would probably have to tear him apart along with it.
The Medicine Guardian looked at Chen Changqing.
"The item left behind by the Heaven-Stepping Immortal Emperor has returned to its rightful owner."
Chen Changqing raised his head.
"That's it? Nothing else?"
Rujie nearly choked beside him.
"Holy Son Chen, and you think that's too little? That's the legendary Undying Medicine!"
Chen Changqing ignored him and continued looking at the Medicine Guardian.
"Your Immortal Palace is so huge, yet you're only giving out one herb. That's a little stingy, isn't it?"
The Medicine Guardian fell silent for a moment.
Bai Wuya's hand around his spear twitched slightly. He seemed not to have expected Chen Changqing to haggle at a time like this.
Si Youyou reminded him softly.
"Changqing, that's about enough."
Chen Changqing gave a light cough.
"I'm just asking. What if there are still completion rewards?"
The Medicine Guardian raised a hand and pointed at Chen Changqing's brow.
A ray of