Xu Qingtong briefly recounted how he had joined the Witch Clan.
After hearing him out, Zhuang Shengren and Ding Jiayue felt ripples stir in their hearts. According to the Peak Master, joining the Witch Clan merely meant taking on another identity; it would not affect their identity as members of the Human Race. Moreover, if they ever had a chance to leave Qing and Bing Provinces, the Witch Clan would not stop them.
"Peak Master, if it truly is as you say, I'm willing to join the Witch Clan!" Zhuang Shengren said.
"So am I!" Seeing Zhuang Shengren agree, Ding Jiayue naturally declared her willingness as well.
"Good! When the Witch Clan's Clan Chief arrives, I'll introduce you both to him!" Xu Qingtong said. "For now, you two need to step up patrols and remain vigilant at all times. Report any rustle of wind or stir of grass to me at once!"
The two acknowledged his instructions and went their separate ways.
Xu Qingtong returned to his cave abode, took out the Soul Refining Pot, and began refining the Yin Souls inside according to the new cultivation method the Clan Chief had given him.
As wisps of Taiyin Qi entered his body, the power of the Great Yin within Xu Qingtong's Star Sea slowly increased as well.
After refining the Golden Core Ghost Cultivator's Yin Soul, Xu Qingtong entered the Earthfire Chamber. He placed the Alchemy Furnace over the Earthfire Opening, then began taking out the spirit medicines one by one.
Finally, he took out the little pool that had turned into a stone basin. With a sweep of the Evil-Slaying Sword, he cut off a piece of flesh lingzhi, then put the stone basin back into the Seven-Star Bracelet.
Next, Xu Qingtong activated the earthfire and began refining Nine