Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Speaking to here, Zhao Qianyuan's words reminded Qin Yu of something. In order to cultivate the purpleback bluewing ants, he needed a massive amount of high level monster beast blood and souls. While it wouldn't be too troublesome gathering these things with his current status, it would still require some time. He might as well start collecting them along with the blood lotuses.

After ordering people to place Zhao Qianyuan somewhere, Qin Yu summoned Hai Lanlan. While he had been thinking of distancing himself from her, he couldn't find anyone as useful as her right now, so he had to temporarily delay this plan.

He explained what he wanted. Hai Lanlan nodded in understanding. After clarifying some things, she bowed and left.

Soon, news spread out through various information channels. Although they all had different explanations, the general meaning behind them was the same. Due to certain reasons, His Highness the Holy Son needed a batch of high level monster beast blood and souls as well as aged nine line blood lotuses.

These days, countless people were anxiously looking at the Holy Son Palace. Once they obtained this news they were immediately overjoyed and quickly sent people to make preparations.

High level monster beast blood and souls were expensive and precious? Who cared if they were expensive? They would buy them all! As for the hard-to-find nine line blood lotuses? Hey, this master doesn't care. As long as you can find it then come and find me!

For a time, the entire Demonic Path became restless. Due to the scarcity of nine line blood lotuses, it wasn't too obvious. But, when it came to high level monster beast blood and souls, the price increased several times over.

…

Black Demon Sect.

A large series of chaotic upheavals had continuously occurred within the Demonic Path. Besides the fact that there was a new Holy Son, even a Calamity Immortal realm spy had been exposed. One of the most shocked people was Tie Qianqiu. Although he acknowledged that he had underestimated Yao Bin, he never imagined that this person would obtain his current achievements.

At the Demon Body talent examination, he had caused the phenomenon of a tenth sun to appear in the skies. That would have been fine as it was, but after that he even broke through the Endless Sea and took the inheritance of the Holy Palace in a single stroke. He even rose to the revered position of the Holy Palace's Holy Son.

Even the blind could clearly see that Yao Bin was destined to ascend the throne of the Holy Palace. At that time, he would truly be a fish passing through the dragon gate, hovering above the highest heavens.

Whenever he thought of this, Tie Qianqiu would sigh with emotion as well as rejoice. Luckily, his initial treatment and relationship with Yao Bin was relatively harmonious. Even if he had offended Yao Bin somewhere, he had still saved his life long ago. He shouldn't come back to settle any debts.

However, Tie Qianqiu still had some doubts in his heart; that was related to Yao Bin's identity. He had sensed something wrong in the past, but because he had no evidence and he also needed his help, he didn't delve too seriously into this.

When it came to this matter, Tie Qianqiu only thought about it a few times. Some gossip had appeared in the sect several days ago, but after he sent some people to ruthlessly deal with these loose lips, no one dared to mention anything again.

Whether it was Yao Bin's current status or the value of the Holy Palace's inheritance, these weren't things he had the qualifications to meddle in. There would be others who would investigate this.

Still, in these past days Yao Bin had been recklessly collecting high level monster beast blood and souls. As he thought about the monster beasts that the sect was secretly cultivating, his face clouded over.

The Monster Raising Mystic Art was the Black Demon Sect's greatest secret. Only several people had the qualifications to know of this. Was this merely a coincidence? Or did Yao Bin have other reasons?

Tie Qianqiu's expression was uncertain.

….

The Demon Envoy was without expression; it was impossible to tell if he was happy or angry. He lightly said, "The matter I had you investigate, have you found anything?"

Within the temple, there was a person kneeling. He wore a blue robe and his facial appearance was common and ordinary. The only thing special about it was that he seemed particularly neat and tidy. He respectfully bowed and said, "Reporting to my lord, I have just received the latest news. There might be some hints into that person's identity."

As he spoke he offered up a jade slip with both hands.

The Demon Envoy took it and searched it with his divine sense. His eyebrows wrinkled together. At this moment, the air seemed as if it would freeze over.

After a long time he put down the jade slip. He slowly said, "Have you verified this information?"

The person's expression didn't change. "My lord knows the rules. All information must be confirmed to be correct by at least three sides before being compiled and sent over." He paused for a moment and asked, "May I ask my lord if we need to continue investigating?"

The Demon Envoy said in a loud voice, "Continue!"

The kneeling person nodded his head. Without any visible movements from him, his figure began to fade away before finally vanishing from sight.

Pa -

The jade slip was crushed to dust. There was an uncertain expression on the Demon Envoy's face. "Yao Bin…just who are you?"

…

Fang Changling frowned. There was a gloomy look on his face. "You have clearly investigated that the Ning Family is really preparing a gift?"

The steward respectfully said, "My master, it is indeed like that."

"Humph!" Fang Changling slapped the table. "It looks like this Ning Family has decided to fight with us until the end. They would rather be a dog lying at the Holy Son's feet than be gnawed upon by us!"

The steward thought for a moment and said, "Master, there is no need to lose your temper. In truth, I feel that the Ning Family's actions were wise."

Fang Changling's eyes were cold and cloudy. "What are you saying? Do you think I'm stupid?"

The steward quickly fell to his knees. "Even if this lowly one has the gall of a dog, I still wouldn't dare to mock master!"

Fang Changling's expression cleared up. He snorted, "Stop pretending. Hurry and say what you want to say."

The steward smiled. "In the end, the Ning Family has already declined. Even though they have the reputation of being a noble family, they have no one that can support their status. Who would even look them in the eye? Those relatives of the Ning Family that have occupied their industries and won't return them are the best proof of this.

"Master, think about it. Just how many eyes are looking upon this piece of fat meat that is the Ning Family? They might be patiently enduring it and not making their move yet, but that is only because they are being cautious. Once everyone has determined the Ning Family's true situation, then I fear in the blink of an eye the entire Ning Family will suffer catastrophe. If so, why would they care if they became a dog of His Highness the Holy Son? Master, don't forget. His Highness the Holy Son has now stabilized his standing. It is now only a matter of time until he succeeds the throne of the Holy Monarch. Once that happens, he will be a person standing upon the highest heavens. With just a word, he can even lift a chicken into the skies. Perhaps the Ning Family will be able to recover from their failures and be restored to how prestigious they had been in the past."

Fang Changling frowned. Thinking about it carefully, the steward was likely correct. His complexion immediately darkened.

If the Ning Family rose back up from the dirt, would his Fang Family be any better off?

The steward noticed the mood. He said, "Master, in fact, whatever the Ning Family can do, our Fang Family can also do. If the Fang Family expresses similar intentions, do you think that His Highness the Holy Son will take us in? Or would he take the Ning Family that only has their reputation remaining?"

Fang Changling hesitated for some time. "You are right. But right now we are under the shelter of Elder Li. If we arbitrarily change sides, I fear there will be trouble…"

The steward said, "Master, why not think of this from a different angle? If we are able to catch the eye of His Highness the Holy Son, then Elder Li might have the chance to contact His Highness. He might even be thankful for this."

His complexion changed several times. In the end, Fang Changling nodded. "Good, then we'll do that. Immediately prepare a generous gift!"

After the steward left, Fang Changling returned to his room and discussed the situation with other leaders of the Fang Family. Once they all expressed their agreement, the matter was settled.

Fang Changling was completely confident. He sneered, "You old dog Ning, I'll let you be happy for a few more days. Once I see you again at Eastern Sun City, I'll be able to see you cry!"

The Ning Family and Fang Family. One was a sun that had already fallen past the mountains and the other was a sun vigorously rising into the skies. Was there really a need to think about which one the Holy Son would choose?