Arrogantly Claiming Credit

Three months ago.

With the Beast Taming Sect leader's term ending, Fang Pengyi successfully took over the position of sect leader.

During these nine years, Song Wen refined eight Man-Snake Profound Corpse filled with profound Profound Qi, which can be described as a great achievement.

Taking advantage of Fang Pengyi's excitement upon assuming the position of sect leader, Song Wen seized the opportunity to make a request.

It is hoped that Fang Pengyi will remember his many years of merit in refining the Man-Snake Profound Corpse and reward him with four Star Star-Soul Grass.

"Wu Sheng, you deserve the most credit for my ascension to the position of sect leader. Although Star-Soul Grass is precious, if you desire it, I, the sect leader, will grant your wish."

"However, the Beast Taming Sect is a major righteous sect with numerous affairs. I have only recently assumed the position of sect leader, and many matters have not yet been handed over. I will decide on this matter after I have dealt with the backlog of affairs."

"Three months from now, a batch of spiritual materials purchased from Primordial Unity Temple will be delivered to the sect, including Star-Soul Grass. Perhaps I can spare two or three stalks from them to bestow upon you."

This was Fang Pengyi's answer at the time.

It has a strong sense of discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose.

Over the past nine years, the Man-Snake Profound Corpse, imbued with Profound Qi, have been successively refined.

However, the First Supreme Yang Yu seemed to have forgotten about this matter and never inquired about it again.

Those successfully refined Man-Snake Profound Corpse have been kept in the Human-Snake Cavern, and Yang Yu will not be able to retrieve them.

This gave Fang Pengyi a feeling that the Profound Qi might not have achieved the effect Yang Yu had envisioned, and that Yang Yu no longer needed the Man-Snake Profound Corpse.

In Fang Pengyi's eyes, Song Wen's importance had diminished dramatically.

However, since the First Supreme One had not spoken, Fang Pengyi would not discard the bird after it was used up, but he also would not waste a lot of treasures on Song Wen.

The Star-Soul Grass obtained from Primordial Unity Temple was scarce, and even the Golden Core cultivators of the Beast Taming Sect didn't have enough to go around.

Fang Pengyi had just assumed the position of sect leader, and to ensure the stability of his position, he naturally needed to win over those Golden Core cultivators.

Rare items like Star-Soul Grass are most likely to win people's hearts.

Fang Pengyi naturally did not want to bestow the Star-Soul Grass upon Song Wen.

That day.

In the Human-Snake Cavern, Song Wen was teaching Zhang Bing and Li Shi the method of refining corpses.

Since Fang Pengyi no longer cares about the matter of the Man-Snake Profound Corpse, Song Wen doesn't intend to spend too much time on it. He'd rather focus his energy on practicing alchemy.

He planned to teach Zhang Bing and Li Shi, and then he would no longer personally refine corpses.

Sudden.

A blurry figure appeared in the Human-Snake Cavern in a flash.

Upon seeing the blurry figure, Song Wen knew it was Yang Yu and immediately bowed in greeting.

"Disciple Wu Sheng greets the First Supreme One."

Zhang Bing and Li Shi looked flustered; it was their first time meeting Yang Yu, and they hurriedly bowed.

Yang Yu's gaze swept over the eight Man-Snake Profound Corpse that had been successfully refined in the Human-Snake Cavern.

"Ten years have passed since you refined the first Profound Qi- filled Man-Snake Profound Corpse, and you have only refined eight Profound Corpse. Have you become complacent? Or has Fang Pengyi failed to provide enough corpse-path spiritual materials?"

Sensing the dissatisfaction in Yang Yu's tone, Song Wen looked alarmed and hurriedly said...

"Your Majesty, it is our skills in refining corpses that are shallow, and we have failed to live up to Your Majesty's trust. Please forgive us."

Yang Yu's icy gaze, like a sharp arrow, swept over Song Wen.

He didn't truly believe that Song Wen and the others were too slow in refining corpses; rather, he had a premonition that it wouldn't be long before he would understand the wondrous uses of Profound Qi. Therefore, he deliberately gave Song Wen a warning, hoping to ensure that Song Wen and the others would work diligently for him.

"I am well aware of your corpse-refining skills. Serving me wholeheartedly will be rewarded handsomely. But if you slack off and delay my important matters, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"How could this disciple dare to neglect the Emperor's instructions? I will certainly do my utmost to serve the Emperor."

Yang Yu nodded in satisfaction and continued.

"Is it possible to create ten Man-Snake Profound Corpse filled with profound Profound Qi within the next five years?"

"Ten heads!" Song Wen looked troubled.

"Um?"

Yang Yu's displeased gaze turned to Song Wen again, making Song Wen feel as if he had thorns in his back.

"We disciples will work day and night to fulfill Your Majesty's orders."

Song Wen said in a slightly trembling voice.

"I have some urgent business to attend to and will be away for a while with Lan Chen of the Blissful Union Sect. You all should focus on refining your Profound Corpse. If you encounter any problems that you cannot resolve, report to Fang Pengyi and let him help you. If anyone within the sect deliberately tries to trip you up in this matter, I will not let them off lightly when I return."

After saying that, Yang Yu's figure suddenly disappeared into the Human-Snake Cavern, just as he had come.

"Thump, thump."

Two thuds were heard.

It was Zhang Bing and Li Shi.

Although Yang Yu did not release any aura, his warning words still made the two feel immense pressure.

As soon as Yang Yu left, the two could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground.

Song Wen was also covered in a cold sweat.

After calming down for a moment, he said to the two of them, "You two should try to comprehend the Corpse Refining Technique on your own first. I'll go find the Sect Master."

Song Wen flew out of the Human-Snake Cavern and arrived at the main peak of the Beast Taming Sect, where the sect's main hall is located.

After sending a guard to inform Fang Pengyi, Song Wen waited outside the palace for half an hour before finally seeing him.

"Wu Sheng, what business do you have with me, the sect leader?"

Fang Pengyi sat high on the precious chair, which was made of second-grade spiritual material, Crimson Spirit Stone, and was truly majestic and imposing.

His expression was serious, and he looked displeased.

Last time, Song Wen asked him for Star-Soul Grass, which had already made him resentful.

He believed that Song Wen was arrogant and complacent, and somewhat lacked a sense of propriety.

Now, without his own summons, Song Wen has taken the initiative to come and request an audience, which is tantamount to showing contempt for him as the sect leader.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, the First Supreme One has appeared at the Human-Snake Cavern, and is very dissatisfied with the progress of the Man-Snake Profound Corpse Refining. He demands that ten Profound Corpse filled with Profound Qi be refined within five years."

Fang Pengyi's face stiffened, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

A friendly smile immediately appeared on his face. He stood up from his throne and walked to Song Wen's side.

"Elder Wu, I need your continued attention on this matter. Hurry up and refine the Profound Corpse for the Supreme Elder. I believe that with your corpse-refining skills, refining ten Man-Snake Profound Corpse within five years will be no problem at all."

Song Wen looked bitter and somewhat lost, as if he had encountered an insurmountable difficulty.

"Sect Master, this..."

Fang Pengyi said, "Elder Wu, the Star-Soul Grass will be delivered to the sect soon. I, the sect master, will grant you four."

Upon hearing this, Song Wen's expression brightened, and he began to rub his hands together nervously.

"Thank you for the reward, Sect Master. I have not come here today to ask for any benefits."

Fang Pengyi said, "This sect leader understands that Elder Wu a man of great principle and would never seek credit or reward. It just so happens that Primordial Unity Temple had a lot of Star-Soul Grass in this transaction, and we can only spare four plants."

Having obtained what he wanted, Song Wen got down to business.

"Sect Master, the spiritual materials needed for corpse refining are running low. In order not to delay the progress of corpse refining, please prepare a sufficient amount of corpse-related spiritual materials."

Fang Pengyi said, "This is a small matter. Don't worry, I will definitely deliver enough corpse-path spiritual materials to you within half a month."