Chu Yang had originally planned to break through to the Life Spring Realm in one go during this secluded cultivation session.
But just as he had taken out all sorts of spiritual plants and was preparing to refine them, Elder Hou came looking for him.
Left with no choice, he could only put the spiritual plants away again.
At the same time, Chu Yang secretly grumbled to himself. Duan De was as cunning as a rabbit with three burrows—where exactly had he hidden the lid of the Heaven Swallowing Magic Jar?
When he had robbed Duan De earlier, he had discovered that the jar lid was not on him.
Otherwise, how could Chu Yang have possibly taken so little?
He wondered whether Duan De had obtained the Undying Mystic Tree by now.
And that Treasure Gathering Basin containing who knew how many treasures...
Shaking his head with a laugh, Chu Yang stopped thinking about it. He understood the principle that greed knew no bounds.
Pushing open the door, he saw that Elder Hou's expression was rather ugly and asked in confusion, "Master, what is this about...?"
Elder Hou frowned deeply and asked bluntly, "Where did you go after we parted ways?"
Chu Yang raised a brow and immediately understood. Then he smiled and asked back, "Did my friend come looking for me?"
Elder Hou's expression darkened even further as he gritted his teeth. "Your friend?"
"You truly are my good disciple!"
"You actually dared to collude with members of the Demon Race!"
For a minor force like Jade Cauldron Grotto-Heaven, their sights could not be set too far ahead. They only knew that the Human Race and Demon Race were irreconcilable enemies.
This was also why the holy lands and Ancient Aristocratic Families deliberately excluded other races.
Chu Yang flicked