I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 840 - 314: Illuminating the Nine Netherworlds, the Demon Lord Reborn! Zhu Wujiang’s... Mother? (Part 3)

Chapter 840: Chapter 314: Illuminating the Nine Netherworlds, the Demon Lord Reborn! Zhu Wujiang’s... Mother? (Part 3)

Yuan Junfeng said in a deep voice, "It’s not looking good. Although Elder Ling won’t say, I can sense that his remaining lifespan is probably less than half of what it was before."

Sun Chongli’s heart sank instantly.

Ling Yishan had previously told him that if they took no action, he would still have five years to live. Now not even half of that is left, doesn’t that mean there’s only two years left?

Even though he had been mentally prepared for this, when faced with the reality, it’s hard not to feel uncomfortable.

"Doesn’t Tianshu Pavilion have the formula for the Creation Golden Pill? That stuff should be able to extend his life, right?"

"Yes, but not only are the Spiritual Materials hard to find, the refining method is extremely demanding. Even if the Daoist Venerable were to act, it might not be successful. Hoping for this pill is truly wishful thinking..."

"Ah, that old fellow is really unlucky, hasn’t had a few days of peace..."

Sun Chongli’s eyes burned with anger, gritting his teeth, "Those damned monks, once I crack the Array, I’ll make them pay the price!"

The only good news this time is that they found the location of one of the Array Hubs, which will be quite helpful for breaking the grand array next.

"I’ll leave this matter to Director Sun," Yuan Junfeng said, cupping his hands.

"It’s my duty, after all."

Sun Chongli waved his hand, turned around and left, his back looking somewhat lonely.

...

...

Inside a small courtyard.

Ling Ningzhi squatted by the stove, carefully watching the heat.

A medicine pot atop the stove emitted bursts of steam, and the air was filled with the fragrance of Spiritual Materials.

Ling Yishan sat under a tree, a small table set before him, playing a game against an old man in blue.

Pak—

White pieces placed by Qi Chengze sealed off the black pieces completely, completing a dragon-killing move, pulling a smug smile, "Hehe, the game is decided. You’ve lost again."

"I don’t want to play anymore, it’s boring." Ling Yishan tossed the chess pieces, irritably said, "You’ve opened the Heavenly Eye, who can play against you, just let you win and be done with it."

"Can’t win so just admit it, why make so many excuses?" Qi Chengze sneered, "With your lousy chess skills, who needs the Heavenly Eye? I could win with my backside."

"Damn you..."

"Grandfather, it’s time for medication."

Just as Ling Yishan was about to curse, Ling Ningzhi walked forward with the medicine bowl.

"Alright, medicine time."

Ling Yishan’s expression changed immediately, smiling as he took the porcelain bowl, drank it all in one go, then wiped his lips with his sleeve, nodding, "No wonder it’s medicine made by my granddaughter, it’s sweet to drink... cough cough, Zhi’er, I need to discuss something with your Uncle Qi, why don’t you take a walk for a bit?"

"Okay."

Although Ling Ningzhi was worried about Ling Yishan’s health, she figured with Uncle Qi around, nothing would go wrong. So she put away the medicine bowl and turned to leave.

After she walked out of the courtyard, Qi Chengze’s smile faded, his expression turning serious, "How much longer?"

Ling Yishan leaned powerlessly against the chair, his face, once filled with Qi-Blood, quickly turned ashen, aging more than ten years in an instant, looking as if he were on the verge of death.

"Six months..." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The voice was hoarse and piercing.

?!

Qi Chengze’s pupils suddenly shrank to pinpoints, exclaiming, "That little? Six months? How can there be so little time left!"

Ling Yishan’s trembling hand reached into his chest, took out a Jade Talisman, and said, "I’ve carved everything I’ve learned in my life into this, and I’ve also embedded a bit of Origin Power inside. When I die, give this to Zhi’er, it can protect her at a critical moment... cough cough..."

Qi Chengze fell silent upon hearing this.

After a moment, he said lightly, "Old fool, did you think I wouldn’t know what you have in mind? Don’t think you can dump this mess on me, you take care of it yourself..."