Qin Xuan pondered, and after a while, his eyes lit up.
“We’re probably not the only ones looking for the ruins. Many people have been here over the years, so perhaps they’ve already found something?”
Qin Xuan pondered, a plan already forming in his mind.
Since he couldn't find it himself, he would start with others.
Especially those Elders.
“The Elders here might know something; I can consider trying to get information from them.”
As he thought this, Qin Xuan made up his mind and prepared to act accordingly.
He glanced at the Qingfu Mother Insect in his hand, then at the other tombs in the cemetery, and Qin Xuan nodded slightly.
Clearly, Ding Zhen had already gone to other tomb chambers.
“This guy is a tomb robber; his purpose for coming here might really be to rob tombs.”
Qin Xuan had no other thoughts about such people, as his current focus was still on the entrance to the ruins.
If what Ding Zhen wanted was different from what he wanted, then he wouldn't bother with the man.
However, if their goals were the same, then Qin Xuan naturally wouldn't let him go.
“What should be contended for must be contended for. While here, I must keep a close eye on this Ding Zhen; he holds many secrets.”
Qin Xuan pondered, then left the area first.
Anyway, he had already left a Qingfu Insect mark on Ding Zhen, so he wasn't worried about not being able to follow him.
Leaving the cemetery, Qin Xuan returned to his room.
His Mental Energy probed the Immortal Cave, and Ma Elder had not yet woken up.
After his Mental Energy woke Ma Elder, Qin Xuan withdrew his Mental Energy.
He then returned to the thatched hut to continue researching his next course of action.
After all, he needed to organize his thoughts now.
.......
The next day, after dawn, Ma Elder walked out of the Immortal Cave, still half-asleep.
After being woken by Qin Xuan last night, Ma Elder was completely confused about what had happened.
After all, he had been fine, and then he suddenly fell asleep; he was somewhat puzzled.
“It seems I’ve been too tired lately; I still need a good rest.”
However, thinking that success was imminent, Ma Elder nodded excitedly.
“It’s time to prepare in advance!”
Thinking this, Ma Elder brought a bowl of medicine from the Immortal Cave and went directly to the thatched hut.
“Bang!”
Pushing open the door, Ma Elder walked in.
At this moment, Qin Xuan calmly stood up and bowed to Ma Elder.
“Hmm, I see you’ve tidied up the herb garden. Good. This medicine is what I prepared for you; it’s very nourishing. Drink it quickly and prepare to Cultivate.”
Saying this, Ma Elder placed the medicine in front of Qin Xuan.
Looking at the bowl of medicine in front of him, Qin Xuan frowned slightly.
The medicine looked completely black, and it seemed off no matter how he looked at it.
Not only that, when Qin Xuan’s Mental Energy probed it, he immediately discovered that the medicine was not right.
“This medicine is wrong; it contains several drugs that can stimulate human potential with enormous side effects.”
With Qin Xuan’s attainments in the Dao of alchemy, he naturally saw at a glance that the ingredients in this bowl of medicine were problematic.
It contained several drugs that could stimulate human potential.
However, the side effects of these drugs were very obvious: after overdrawing one's potential, the person would almost certainly become a cripple.
The validity period after consumption was only three days; after three days, the side effects would fully erupt, and it would then be incurable.
However, during the period of taking the medicine, one’s strength could be said to advance by leaps and bounds.
These drugs were very precious; normally, ordinary Xuan Cultivators probably couldn't afford these medicinal ingredients.
He wondered where this Ma Elder got these medicinal ingredients.
This Ma Elder seems to have many problems.
Qin Xuan pondered in his heart, a troubled expression on his face.
“Elder, this medicine looks too bitter.”
“Bitter? Good medicine tastes bitter! After taking this medicine, you will Cultivate faster than others and be able to improve your strength better. What, don’t you want to learn immortal techniques?”
“Drinking it will allow you to learn immortal techniques faster.”
Saying this, Ma Elder picked up the medicine and walked over, placing it in front of Qin Xuan.
Then, he took out a sugar pill and placed it aside.
“If you find it bitter, eat this sugar pill first; it won’t be bitter after you eat it.”
Ma Elder said sinisterly.
Hearing this, Qin Xuan picked up the sugar pill from the side, his expression subtly changing.
“This old bastard actually wants to harm people.”
His heavy pupils looked down.
In the center of this sugar pill, there was actually a bloody Gu Insect hidden!
“What does this old guy want to do? First, he feeds me medicine to forcefully increase my strength, and now he wants to feed a Gu Insect into my stomach.”
Killing Intent began to appear in Qin Xuan’s eyes, but he quickly suppressed this Killing Intent.
Now was not the time to kill; let this old guy jump around a bit more, there would be plenty of ways to deal with him later.
Thinking this, he took the sugar pill in his hand and thanked Ma Elder.
“Thank you, Elder, for the medicine.”
Just as he was about to put the sugar pill away, Ma Elder’s hand, like an iron clamp, tightly gripped Qin Xuan’s wrist.
“This sugar pill must be eaten quickly, and this medicine, too, must be drunk immediately!”
Ma Elder’s words were aggressive, as if he wanted to force Qin Xuan to take the medicine.
Old scoundrel!
Qin Xuan really wanted to slap this old bastard to death right here.
But he also understood that now was a critical period, and he had to endure it.
Thinking this, Qin Xuan took a deep breath and nodded.
“Alright, I’ll listen to the Elder.”
Saying this, Qin Xuan drank the medicinal soup in one gulp and simultaneously ate the sugar pill.
“Good, good, good!”
Ma Elder said “good” three times in a row. His veins bulged on his wrists from excitement, and he stared at Qin Xuan with bloodshot eyes.
After confirming that Qin Xuan had eaten the sugar pill, Ma Elder took out a small drum and tapped it lightly.
“Ah!”
Qin Xuan cried out in pain, the intense agony causing his body to convulse.
“Disciple, why aren’t you getting up quickly!”
Ma Elder commanded Qin Xuan coldly.
Qin Xuan numbly crawled up from the ground, his eyes hollow as he looked at Ma Elder.
Seeing Qin Xuan’s expressionless face, Ma Elder nodded in satisfaction.
“Good, this Echoing Gu was indeed perfected. Heh, with this Echoing Gu, I don’t have to worry about this kid betraying me.”
Ma Elder glanced at Qin Xuan coldly, then casually threw down a blood-colored small booklet.
“Starting today, you must immediately Cultivate this Cultivation Technique! You cannot leave here for three days!”
After speaking, Ma Elder looked at Qin Xuan, wanting to see Qin Xuan’s reaction.
“Yes!”
Qin Xuan nodded, numbly picked up the blood-colored booklet from the side, and began to immerse himself in Cultivation.
“That Gu Master was right; this is indeed a good thing. It’s a pity that Gu Dao is ultimately a minor Dao and cannot be considered a great Dao of Cultivation. What a shame.”
