Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 229 Nine Extremes Altar Underground Palace

As we left the trading floor, the sun was already setting in the west.

After settling Guan Xun in a nearby inn, Zhao Gui returned to the Chamber of Commerce because he was worried about the conflict that had occurred there that morning.

As soon as the person left, Bai Ze, who was already exhausted and just wanted to sleep, said weakly, "I'm so badly injured, and instead of taking me to the doctor's clinic, you came to the inn. You don't mean you don't want to save me, do you...?"

After a long silence, it called out a few more times: "Could it be that you have the Myriad Manifestations Life-Sustaining Pill? Or did you just find some life-saving spiritual materials like Dragon Blood Spirit Grass or Phoenix Nirvana Flower at the trading market?"

"If you really find something, don't be shy, just bring it over and stuff it all into my mouth."

Guan Xun frowned slightly, almost laughing out of anger.

It really dares to think that it would stuff so many rare medicinal herbs into its mouth.

“There’s no need for all that trouble. You just need to know that I have a way to save you, but you have to acknowledge me as your master first.” After saying that, she walked up to Bai Ze and half-squatted down.

"Fine..." In order to save his life, Bai Ze had no choice but to agree.

Guan Xun then pricked his fingertip, letting his blood drip onto the forehead. Before the blood droplet could fall, it transformed into a stream of light that seeped into the skin. Immediately, a pale golden totem of recognition appeared on the forehead, echoing the spiritual seal on the palm.

In this way, the recognition of the Lord can be considered successful.

After doing all this, a green spiritual light emanated from her palm and she gently placed it on Bai Ze's head. The wood-attribute spiritual energy, like a gentle spring rain, slowly seeped into his skin. The damaged meridians glowed with a tender light, and the broken flesh quickly healed under the nourishment of the spiritual energy.

The gruesome wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, leaving only a faint green halo, carrying the refreshing scent of reviving vegetation.

When Guan Xun gathered a pale green spiritual light at his fingertips and withdrew all his spiritual power, Bai Ze felt light as a feather. The suffocation and excruciating pain he had felt when he was on the verge of death completely dissipated, leaving only a lingering warmth in his body.

It stomped heavily on the ground with its hooves! Its massive body stood up straight, showing no signs of injury whatsoever, completely returning to its peak physical condition.

It stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "You! You're amazing! Even the Imperial Tutor can only look up to you with admiration for your skills in saving lives."

"You?" Guan Xun scoffed and sat down in the chair next to him. "I'll give you one more chance. What should you call me?"

It's no wonder Bai Ze was hesitant; it had never called anyone "master" in its entire life, so it found it difficult to speak. After fidgeting for a while, it finally whispered, "Master?"

Oh no, it felt so ashamed, but when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head...

Guan Xun responded comfortably, "Good boy."

Bai Ze was speechless, feeling like he was being treated like a puppy.

"From now on, you may call me Miss," Guan Xun said casually.

Those with status and position are addressed as "young master" or "young lady" by the people around them; it's best to follow local customs when in Rome.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze immediately felt all the pressure dissipate and felt much more relaxed.

It shook its body, and white mist swirled around it, transforming into a human form.

Long time no see, he still looks the same carefree and irresponsible person.

He chuckled and strode forward to sit opposite Guan Xun, pouring himself some tea: "Hey, I also think calling her 'Miss' sounds better."

He licked his lips, which were wet with tea, and a strange look suddenly appeared on his face. He said, "When you were healing me just now, why did I feel that you had the aura of the Imperial Tutor? Although it was very weak, I am sure that I am not mistaken."

Guan Xun was slightly taken aback and swirled the tea in his cup.

Presumably it was the scent of the Heavenly Infant Cicada Flower, she didn't think much of it and took out the items she had just obtained in the trading market, placing them on the table.

Bai Ze leaned closer to take a look, somewhat surprised: "Bloodheart Wood?"

"Do you recognize it?"

“That’s natural.” His face was filled with pride. “Don’t you know who I am? This thing is very rare, but it can only be used for specific diseases. Have you been practicing some kind of extremely hot or cold technique?”

"I suppose so," Guan Xun replied perfunctorily, opening the porcelain bottle and pouring out the disguise pill.

Just as he was about to put it in his mouth, Bai Ze said, "Speaking of which, I do know of a place that is both extremely cold and extremely hot. If you cultivate this kind of technique and consume Blood Heart Wood, and if you are in an environment that is also polarized... your cultivation will be twice as effective."

These words piqued Guan Xun's curiosity. If he were to take the Bloodheart Wood in that kind of environment, the chances of suppressing the Heavenly Infant Cicada Flower's violent energy would be much greater.

She stopped what she was doing and asked, "Where is the location?"

"This place is called the Nine Extremes Altar Underground Palace. I learned about it by chance. It is located in the north, sandwiched between the Heavenly Extremes Hall and the True Transmission Hall. There is an entrance in the open, but it has never been opened."

Bai Ze shook his head in disgust as he spoke: "It's usually deserted and overgrown with weeds, just like it's been abandoned."

Guan Xun raised an eyebrow and glanced at him. "You have a way to get in?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze immediately gave her a thumbs up: "Of course I would only know about such a place if I had been there. Although it is officially sealed off, I know there is a small path that can be taken."

"That place is extremely secluded; I'm afraid no one but me would know about it."

He spoke with great enthusiasm, describing in detail the entrance features, size, length, and even what grew inside the path, almost as if he were drawing a blueprint...

After gaining a general understanding of the situation, Guan Xun took the disguise pill. The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a cool current that traveled through his facial features and limbs. His originally slightly flamboyant eyebrows and eyes softened slowly in the halo of light, his nose bridge narrowed slightly, his lips became rounder, and his skin tone appeared slightly sallow. Overall, he looked rather ordinary.

Bai Ze rubbed his chin, shaking his head as he watched, "No, no, she looks like a common woman from the marketplace."

"What do you know? This is exactly the effect we wanted," Guan Xun said calmly.

Unexpectedly, the effect of the Disguise Pill was even better than the Disguise Technique. Although the latter could drastically change one's appearance, it was limited to appearance only.

Unlike the Disguise Pill, which alters one's appearance, it also conceals one's figure and temperament, making one a completely different person from the original. No matter how you look at it, it's impossible to recognize them.

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The next day, it was just dawn.

After sending Bai Ze to wait at the Fengyun Chamber of Commerce, Guan Xun leaped into the layers of cold morning mist, spread his wings, and flew straight north towards the Nine Extremes Altar Underground Palace.

There are still six months until the Holy Vanguard Selection Tournament in the Central Tank Holy City.

Considering the time spent traveling back and forth, plus the time spent cultivating after consuming the Blood Heart Wood, she estimates that it will take her at most two or three months.

They are perfectly capable of keeping up with the competition.

Only those who win the competition and are selected will have a chance to enter the Three Great Halls or the Upper Residence Pavilion, where the opportunity to save Chi Rong also lies.

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