Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 195 - 164: Return to Li Kingdom

Celestial Treasure Tower Headquarters, the 325th floor.

Zhang Yao had just arrived on this floor and encountered Peng Yuexian pacing back and forth in the corridor. Seeing him, the latter sighed in relief:

"Association Leader, you've arrived."

He instinctively lowered his voice, speaking softly:

"Lord Haihe is waiting for you in the room, I haven't mentioned the Ruyi True Pill yet..."

"I understand, thank you for your hard work."

Zhang Yao nodded slightly, indicating:

"Old Peng, you should head back first. Cang Er and the others just left. I might stay here for another two days."

"Understood."

Peng Yuexian nodded and said softly:

"Then, Association Leader, take care of yourself."

After Old Peng departed, Zhang Yao withdrew his gaze, quickly arriving at the door of Room A-3, and slightly waved the token.

"Who is it?"

The array on the door flickered, and immediately Lord Haihe's alert voice came through.

"Lord Haihe, it's me."

Zhang Yao responded.

Soon, the door opened, and Lord Haihe poked his head out. Seeing it was Zhang Yao, he gestured for him to enter.

"Qingxu."

He closed the door and turned around, puzzled:

"Old Peng stopped me in a hurry, saying you have something important to discuss with me. What is it about?"

"It's like this..."

After Zhang Yao sat down, he carefully recounted the events that had just occurred.

"This!"

Lord Haihe was quite startled after hearing this, completely not expecting this turn of events.

"What relationship does Li Shuixian have with Yu Wen Tai, or does she have some secret on her that makes Yu Wen Tai so earnest?"

"I am not too sure either."

Zhang Yao shrugged, speaking:

"To be honest, I am quite puzzled myself, can't figure out what Yu Wen Tai is plotting."

"...Alright."

Lord Haihe pondered for a moment, then cautiously said:

"Let's not discuss this matter for now."

"You had Old Peng stop me, is it regarding how to handle the Ruyi True Pill?"

"Yes."

Zhang Yao's expression remained unchanged as he spoke:

"Honestly, the Ruyi True Pill is certainly tempting, but I'm also worried that Yu Wen Tai might be playing some trick with it."

"With his means, if he truly left some hidden hand, it would be hard for us to detect it..."

At this point, he paused before continuing:

"So I've decided to offer this Ruyi True Pill to the Fuhai Sect."

This was a narrative he had prepared long ago.

The Life extending Spirit Pill is a treasure everyone dreams of. He couldn't just say he didn't need it, hence he had to use a different rationale—concerned about Yu Wen Tai's betrayal.

Anyway, with Lord Haihe's connections, offering the Ruyi True Pill to the Fuhai Sect would surely yield great benefits, which would also indirectly benefit Lord Haihe.

"This..."

Even though Lord Haihe had some speculation, he was still taken aback, unable to help but say: 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Have you thought it through?"

"Once you miss the Ruyi True Pill, it might be decades or centuries before another opportunity arises..."

Zhang Yao nodded solemnly, saying:

"I have made up my mind."

"While longevity is precious, it's better to trade for something more tangible than gamble on Yu Wen Tai's character."

"I understand."

Lord Haihe nodded slightly, saying:

"Rest assured, I will immediately use Fuhai Sect's hidden channels to report this matter to my master, Wanchuan Ancestor, and let him decide."

"With my master's Golden Core Realm cultivation, even if Yu Wen Tai, shamelessly leaves behind any hidden tricks, it won't escape his methods."

He paused slightly, then asked:

"Also, if you have any specific items you wish to exchange for this Ruyi True Pill, you can inform me in advance, so I can communicate it all."

Zhang Yao's expression shifted slightly, and he tentatively asked:

"I don't need much, just a portion of 'Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid'."

"Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid? This..."

Upon hearing this, Lord Haihe uncharacteristically hesitated and spoke softly after a while:

"I'm afraid I can't promise you that in advance, only my master can make that decision."

"Alright."

Zhang Yao immediately nodded, expressing his understanding.

The Four Major Golden Core Powers monopolized many rare resources and outputs, with Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid being among the most valuable.

Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid contains a vast amount of pure primordial energy and essence of heaven and earth, which can directly elevate the cultivation of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, effective for those in the Early and Middle stages, but not for Late stage and Perfection cultivators.

After ingestion, one often has to undergo seclusion for at least ten years to stabilize their cultivation, adapting to the surge in cultivation and magical power.

Despite this limitation, its effects are still considered extraordinary, making it one of the most valuable items among second-grade spirit pills and spiritual objects, extremely rare in the world.

Given its preciousness, it's no wonder Lord Haihe hesitated.

Using his own experience as an example, even though he was Wanchuan Ancestor's most beloved disciple, after being expelled from the Fuhai Sect, he had never enjoyed Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid. Otherwise, with his aptitude, he would have reached Foundation Establishment Perfection decades ago.

"The Fuhai Sect likely has some stock of Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid."

Zhang Yao contemplated in his heart:

"I can stay within the Da Li Territory for at most another twenty years, otherwise I risk being drawn into the whirlpool of the Five Elements Secret Realm."

"If I can obtain Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid, I can, after advancing to the Middle stage of Foundation Establishment, make a vigorous push towards the Late stage of Foundation Establishment. I will reap enough benefits before leaving."

He once desired Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid but never had the opportunity.

The greatest chip he has to offer is nothing more than the Celestial Capital Secret Collection left by the Pingdu Sect in the Celestial Yin Mountain, but this information was originally intended to exchange for the Essence Blood of the Water Resistant Golden Eyed Beast, not expecting it to be swapped for Kunyuan Spiritual Liquid.