Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 750: Terrifying Upon Reflection

"Elder, my wife was stricken by some inexplicable technique. She is now in a coma and her life force is rapidly draining away. Please, I beg you to have a look at her," Shi Hao pleaded as he carried Weng Nanqing out from the Immortal Abode.

"Hmm?" Gu Shiyun glanced at her and immediately said, "This is the work of someone who has practiced the Green Wood Technique and struck her."

He truly was the knowledgeable and experienced Elder Gu.

Shi Hao quickly asked again, "Then, Elder, do you know how to cure her?"

Gu Shiyun pondered, "If I were still an Immortal, I could easily cleanse her body with the essence of the Fairy Spirit. However, I am now left with only my soul, which is also a soul that has been ravaged, hence I cannot do it."

"Does that mean there’s no solution?" Shi Hao frowned.

"Not necessarily," Gu Shiyun shook his head, "It’s just going to be a bit troublesome."

"What do we need to do?" Shi Hao inquired.

"It’s not about what we need to do, but what materials we require," Gu Shiyun explained.

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After half a day in the Cursed Land, Shi Hao and Shi Feng returned to the Weng family. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

According to Gu Shiyun, to cure Weng Nanqing, they would need seven kinds of Great Medicine and thirty-four kinds of supplementary herbs, the majority of which were not available on Yunding Star.

Thus, Shi Hao needed to venture into the Universe to collect the ingredients.

It would be an excellent opportunity to take Xiao Hei and the others for training in the starry space. Since the chance had presented itself, why not make it a group endeavor?

"What about you, Father?" Shi Hao asked Shi Feng.

Shi Feng pondered for a moment and replied, "I will accompany you."

He had missed his son’s growth; now that his son needed help, how could he stand by and do nothing?

The Shi Long lineage?

No matter, such a short time will not lead to the old age or death of Shi Long or Shi Zhong.

However, before Shi Hao and the others could set off, a visitor came seeking an audience with Shi Hao.

Shi Huayun.

What was she doing here?

Shi Hao instructed his people to invite her in. This woman was from the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, and it was clear she favored Shi Zhong—despite her claims of neutrality and her professed high regard for both Shi Hao and Shi Zhong.

"I heard that you’ve been searching for famous doctors," Shi Huayun got straight to the point without wasting any emotion or time. "I have studied medicine myself; perhaps let me examine your esteemed wife."

Shi Hao smiled faintly, "No need. I have already found a renowned doctor."

Shi Huayun was taken aback, then she revealed a smile, "If that’s the case, then I shall take my leave."

After saying that, she glided away.

"Huh, why is this scheming little wench suddenly being so kind?" Purple Gold Rat hopped onto Shi Hao’s shoulder. It feared Shi Huayun might be a person from the Immortal Realm who could recognize its extraordinariness and forcibly abduct it, so it had chosen to hide and eavesdrop from the corner previously.

Shi Hao tapped the armrest of his chair and said, "Nan Qing’s assault is shrouded in strangeness! First, the assailant must be extremely powerful to come and go as they please within Weng Mansion. They would have to be at least at the Saintly Position or even possess the cultivation of Heaven Connecting Road."

"Second, if the attacker is so formidable, why stealthily strike against a mere Supplementing Divine Temple?"

A powerful individual would not act without reason, especially when the direction of this incident was so conspicuous.

Purple Gold Rat was astonished and said, "Are you suspecting that the assailant is Shi Huayun, intending to owe you a favor by doing this?"

First, harm your wife, then help you heal her, making you indebted with an enormous favor.

"Her purpose in doing this—"

The word had barely left his mouth when the Purple Gold Rat suddenly realized.

Shi Huayun had always been advising Shi Hao to let go of his grudges and not to make an enemy of Shi Zhong anymore. So, if Shi Hao sought help from her, would she use this as leverage?

"No way, is this vixen so astute and calculating?" The Purple Gold Rat gasped in shock, thinking, To hurt you, then save you, and owe you a huge favor, this is truly damned.

Shi Hao nodded: "A fairy’s appearance, a demon’s heart—she does resemble Master Qian Ji indeed!"

It was exactly how Master Qian Ji had deceived Gu Shiyun and the Demon Lord into thinking they were benefiting Yunding Star, but what was the reality?

This Shi Huayun really followed in his footsteps.

Of course, that’s assuming it was indeed Shi Huayun who had hurt Weng Nanqing.

"However, I still find it somewhat inconceivable," mused the Purple Gold Rat. "If that vixen is truly the perpetrator, then her strength must be formidable. It would have been easy for her to kill you; why go through such a convoluted scheme?"

Picking up on its train of thought, Shi Hao pondered: "Unless she wants me to continue growing in strength, unwilling to hinder my growth—"

Hiss!

Exchanging a glance, both Shi Hao and the Purple Gold Rat sharply inhaled.

Gu Shiyun and the Demon Lord had also grown in power, and what was the result?

They ended up taking the fall for a huge mistake on behalf of Master Qian Ji.

Now if Shi Huayun didn’t want to interfere with Shi Hao’s growth, was she harboring the same intentions?

Naturally, this time it probably wasn’t about refining some five-element sphere, but it definitely wasn’t going to be anything good.

"The lineage of Qian Ji, killing without spilling blood. If your strength isn’t sufficient, avoid them as much as possible," the Purple Gold Rat spoke seriously.

The fact that even this swindler was speaking so gravely showed how much it feared the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion.

Shi Hao nodded. If everything was as they speculated, then Shi Huayun’s schemes were indeed profoundly deep.

"Nevertheless, Shi Huayun has at least achieved half of her goal," he sighed.

Shi Huayun wanted Shi Hao to make peace with Shi Zhong, preferably by having Shi Hao lower his head and proactively promise to maintain peace. Now, with Shi Hao set on finding a cure for Weng Nanqing within the Universe, it was clearly impossible for him to clash with Shi Zhong in the short term.

From this point of view, Shi Huayun naturally achieved her objective.

"If it really was your doing..." Shi Hao’s gaze turned icy. Regardless of whether Shi Huayun truly intended to kill Weng Nanqing or not, "I will kill you!"

Dragons had their reverse scales that must not be touched, and for Shi Hao, his family and friends were those scales—offend them and face death!

Once everything was ready, Shi Hao took out the starship, and with his group, set off.

This time, those headed to the Universe included Shi Hao, Shi Feng, and the Purple Gold Rat, in addition to Xiao Hei, Han Dong, and Yue Feifei. Of course, Weng Nanqing was also brought along, kept within the safety of the Immortal Abode, which was the safest place in the Mortal Realm.

After a month’s journey, the starship arrived back at Waste Star. Shi Hao then activated the teleportation gate and transported everyone to Hundred Flowers Star.

Now, looking back at Yunding Star, it had turned into a tiny star amidst the starry sky, visible only to those with excellent ocular power like them—impossible for ordinary people to capture with their sight.

"It’s like a dream!" Xiao Hei and Han Dong both exclaimed.

"The Great Void Realm here connects to the entire Universe. You can try connecting to it," Shi Hao said. "Within the Great Void Realm, you can buy anything. Help me collect those medicinal ingredients."

"Yes," Xiao Hei and the others readily agreed.

To accomplish the task, it was necessary to procure a few special helmets for the increased number, and Shi Hao, being wealthy, equipped everyone—including the Purple Gold Rat—with one. However, he still needed to purchase Great Medicine and required a large amount of Spirit Stones, as well as Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, for some items weren’t purchased with Spirit Stones.

Make money!

Shi Hao now had an urgent mission to fulfill.