Chapter 62 Jade Palace Stone Coffin
Chapter 62 Jade Palace Stone Coffin
"Brother! You really are a remarkable person!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yuansheng paused, nearly spitting out half a mouthful of wine.
He pounded his chest while giving Luo Sifan a strange look.
This person was unexpectedly straightforward; it was hard to tell if he was just stupid or naive.
"No, no, brother, I went to great lengths to invite you from Qianxiu's tent. It's not like I broke into the tent to kidnap you, so she wouldn't do that."
Mu Yuansheng calmed down, and his face showed a sly look.
"Niannu is her person, isn't she? I don't care what methods you used. Do you think Lin Qianxiu would tolerate someone close to her betraying her for you?"
Luo Sifan took a sip of her drink and looked helplessly at Mu Yuansheng.
Luo Sifan didn't know much about Lin Qianxiu, but based on his close experience over the past few days, the fact that Mu Yuansheng had plotted against Niannu was enough to make Lin Qianxiu go berserk.
Mu Yuansheng was taken aback upon hearing this, his expression changed, and the wine glass stopped at his lips.
He then smiled silently and downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.
"Brother, come with me."
Mu Yuansheng slowly stood up and walked towards the carved screen behind him.
Luo Sifan, unaware of the situation, put down his wine cup and followed him into the carved screen.
Before her eyes could see anything, Luo Sifan realized she was in a completely different place.
Surrounded by flowing jade stones, it is a grand hall that resembles a tomb.
Luo Sifan reached out and touched the pale white jade stone behind him that was shimmering with green light, a hint of surprise on his face.
The entire hall seemed to be made entirely of this jade, airtight and impermeable.
The Jade of Crossing the Yin is said to be made from materials from the underworld, capable of blocking all evil and severing yang energy; its value is immeasurable.
Several objects resembling stone coffins were scattered around the hall. Mu Yuansheng was looking down from one of the stone coffins, his face glowing with an unfathomable red light.
Luo Sifan walked over quietly. The stone coffin was slightly transparent, and a red light flickered inside. Luo Sifan could see it clearly.
A young man, mostly mutilated, with only his head and torso remaining, had half a red orb of light bulging from his mouth, as if he were sleeping in a coffin.
The young man's face was withered, but one could still see a resemblance to Mu Yuandao.
"These are all good stuff! Brother Mu, you're incredibly generous!"
Luo Sifan stroked the stone coffin, seemingly reluctant to let go.
Both the coffin and the stone platform are made of lifeless stone, produced in the Three Absolute Lands, which are said to be able to block all things and not be affected by Yin and Yang or the Five Elements.
The red bead mentioned by the young man should be the inner core of a high-level spirit beast, which should have the effect of calming the soul and nourishing the body.
Mu Yuansheng glanced deeply at Luo Sifan, walked around the stone coffins one by one, and said calmly:
"These are all my brothers who died for me, Mu Yuansheng. After the battle, their bodies were destroyed and their souls were about to perish. I, Mu Yuansheng, went through countless hardships to protect their remains here, hoping for only a sliver of life. Lin Xiaozhi, you should know how determined I am."
The jade room was already cold, and Mu Yuansheng stood there silently watching Luo Sifan without saying a word, which made Luo Sifan feel even colder.
Luo Sifan slowly walked around the stone coffins, examining each one. The conditions were similar, with some in even worse condition.
If Luo Sifan wanted to save them, he only needed to lift a finger and squeeze out a few drops of Crimson Pearl Grass liquid; there was no need to refine any pills at all.
Luo Sifan looked at Mu Yuansheng with a sympathetic expression:
"Brother Mu, what your brothers have gone through is truly heartbreaking. But what I don't understand is, why did you come to me?"
Mu Yuansheng's voice grew even colder as he replied in a chilling tone:
"Brother Lin, are you implying that you are unwilling to cooperate with me? Name your price, and I will do whatever it takes to achieve it. Brother Lin, forming a bond with me will surely bring you rewards!"
Luo Sifan's face fell:
"Brother Mu, do you really believe that with my skill level, I can refine a Rejuvenation Pill that exceeds its grade within an hour?"
Mu Yuansheng shook his head:
"I am not good at alchemy, but someone will come to ask me if it is true or not."
After saying that, he clapped his hands lightly.
Two people flashed in from one side of the jade hall upon hearing the sound.
One of them looked familiar; it was the middle-aged alchemist who had made sarcastic remarks at the alchemy gathering that day.
The other one was unfamiliar, with a sinister face, tall and thin, dressed as a Taoist priest.
The two men looked at Luo Sifan with a fierce gaze.
"Qin Si, a fifth-level alchemist in Luzhou. Deng Liutong, the sect leader of Xunyou Hall in the Northern Territory, is not only skilled in alchemy but also adept at the art of the soul."
The two stepped forward to greet each other, and Mu Yuansheng spoke softly, introducing their strengths to Luo Sifan.
"Greetings, esteemed seniors!"
Luo Sifan smiled and gave the two a slight bow. He secretly paid close attention to Deng Liutong, who was skilled in the art of the divine soul.
"Master Lin, there's no need for deception or trying to fool Lord Mu. That day, I personally witnessed you taking out a top-grade Rejuvenation Pill from the alchemy furnace!"
Qin Si sneered and stepped forward to attack Luo Sifan.
"Oh, Qin Si, is it? That day you publicly mocked me for refining the Cold Fragrance Pill, but today, how come you're so certain that I refined a Super Grade Rejuvenation Pill?"
Luo Sifan sneered, showing no politeness, suspecting that this guy was the one who had snitched to Mu Yuansheng.
Qin Si blushed and said in a broken voice:
"Liu Wu took your Rejuvenation Pill, his severed hand grew back, his scarred face recovered, and his physique was cleansed of its remaining ailments, reaching a new level. More than a hundred people witnessed this that day, how could it be false?"
Luo Sifan shook his head, extended his fist, and wore a half-smile:
"Qin Si! Open your eyes wide and look! Isn't this the super-grade Rejuvenation Pill I refined that day?"
Luo Sifan opened his fist, and two or three white pills swayed in his palm.
Both Mu Yuansheng and Deng Liutong's expressions changed.
Qin Si, however, exclaimed with delight:
"Lord Mu! This is the very pill!"
Qin Si strode forward, peered closely, and even picked up a piece to admire it, his face beaming with excitement, completely ignoring Luo Sifan.
Luo Sifan smiled and let him do whatever he wanted.
Deng Liutong's facial muscles twitched; he wanted to laugh but dared not.
"Qin Si! Get back here right now!"
Mu Yuansheng's expression was complicated, but he couldn't help but rebuke in a low voice.
Qin Si was startled and inexplicably retreated, still clutching a white pill in his hand.
"Brother Lin, you really are multi-talented. No wonder my junior sister is so fond of you."
Mu Yuansheng's tone became somewhat sarcastic.
Luo Sifan smiled slightly and withdrew his hand.
Deng Liutong coughed a few times:
"In my humble opinion, according to Master Qin, Brother Lin could not possibly have refined any superior-grade Rejuvenation Pills that day. The spiritual materials were too few, the alchemical fire did not subside, and the process took too long. Let alone a superior-grade pill, even a low-grade Rejuvenation Pill could not be refined by a ninth-level alchemist."
"Senior Deng's insights are truly remarkable! It's as if I were there in person!"
Luo Sifan gave him a thumbs up, a thumbs-up.
"Deng Liutong! How dare you distort the truth in front of Lord Mu! I, Qin, witnessed it with my own eyes that day! Come, come, take a look at this snow-white, crystal-clear, super-grade Rejuvenating Pill!"
Qin Si was both ashamed and angry, and he reached his hand right under Deng Liutong's nose.
The white pill in his hand looked exactly as he had described.
Deng Liutong's eyelids trembled as he was subjected to Qin Si's almost humiliating actions.
He glanced at Mu Yuansheng, then turned to look at Luo Sifan, his expression quite interesting:
"Brother Lin, you are a magnanimous man. There's no need to tease Brother Qin any further. It's far too childish to do this in front of Lord Mu."
His tone also carried a hint of pleading.
Luo Sifan nodded in agreement and swept his hand away.
Qin Si was horrified to discover that what he held in his hand was just a piece of broken silver, not some super-grade Rejuvenation Pill.
"Lin Xiaozhi! You!?"
Enraged, Qin Si threw the broken silver pieces viciously, wishing he could tear Luo Sifan apart on the spot.
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