Chapter 762 - 317: Earth Fire Poison
Feng Yanzhang also noticed the subtle change in Chu Ning's expression, and his heart skipped a beat.
Obviously, Chu Ning's interest was not in the treasures of the Ancient Cultivator's Cave Mansion.
It was the Cold Marrow Bead.
Sure enough, the next moment he heard Chu Ning say:
"You mentioned the Ancient Cultivator's Cave Mansion is in Ice Crown Mountain. How are you sure there's a Cold Marrow Bead inside?"
Feng Yanzhang looked at Chu Ning's calm face, hesitated for a moment, and then said:
"Ice Crown Mountain is renowned for producing Cold Jade, and that cave mansion is located in the extreme cold area of the mountain, so there should be Cold Jade inside.
And the cave mansion is likely over ten thousand years old, so I speculate that there might be a Cold Marrow Bead inside.
However, if there are Cold Marrow Beads, there might be more than one. If you can help us break the array, we can each have one."
Chu Ning naturally understood the implication in Feng Yanzhang's words and smiled as he asked:
"What if there's only one? After all, a Cold Marrow Bead is extremely rare, even among Cold Jade."
Upon hearing this, Feng Yanzhang let out a bitter smile.
"If there is truly only one, and you need it, I would not dare to compete with you.
However, I humbly ask for your indulgence to allow me to hold it for a month. Once my wife is cured of her poison, I will immediately return it."
Chu Ning looked at Feng Yanzhang, smiled meaningfully, and said:
"If I don't agree, I'm afraid you won't take me there, will you?"
At this moment, Feng Yanzhang didn't hesitate, simply nodded, and said:
"Please don't be offended. For decades, I have been searching tirelessly for a way to cure my wife of her poison."
Chu Ning believed some of his words, as the Biling Black and White Demons had said the same thing earlier.
Curious, he asked:
"What poison afflicts your wife that requires so much time and effort, and still cannot be cured?"
Feng Yanzhang sighed, not answering directly, perhaps to earn Chu Ning's trust, and then said:
"Elder, my wife is in Cold Rock City. If you have any doubts, you can go and see for yourself."
Chu Ning thought about it, and since he was not in a hurry to go to Divine Sound Valley,
If there was truly a Cold Marrow Bead where Feng Yanzhang mentioned, it would be worth a try.
He agreed to the proposal.
The two then returned to Cold Rock City, and on the way, Feng Yanzhang also asked Chu Ning for some information.
Chu Ning only mentioned that his name was Li Qun and cultivated overseas, saying little else.
Their Escape Technique was swift, and soon they arrived back at Cold Rock City.
Upon entering the city, Feng Yanzhang led Chu Ning straight to an elegantly furnished courtyard in the southwest.
As soon as they entered, Feng Yanzhang called out:
"Jingwen, I've brought an elder to see you."
With Feng Yanzhang's words, a woman walked out from inside the house.
Judging by her features and bone structure, she must have been quite a beauty.
Her cultivation was at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.
Yet, her face was sallow, with faint unhealthy red, and even her hair was dry.
Seeing this, Chu Ning couldn't help but be slightly startled.
Under normal circumstances, cultivators nourish their bodies with Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, even a Qi Refining Cultivator would not appear this way.
Let alone someone at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.
At this moment, Feng Yanzhang began to introduce:
"Elder, this is my wife, Zeng Jingwen."
Then he said to the woman, "Jingwen, this is Elder Li Qun."
"Greetings, Elder." The woman glanced at Chu Ning and bowed.
Yet there was a hint of confusion in her eyes.
From her perception, Chu Ning was at the level of a Golden Core Cultivator.
Yet she didn't understand why her husband referred to Chu Ning as an elder.
Feng Yanzhang read the expression on Zeng Jingwen's face and explained:
"Jingwen, Elder Li is a Nascent Soul Cultivator."
At this moment, Chu Ning didn't bother to explain. First, he knew she might not believe him even if he did.
Secondly, if someone with a Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivation could exhibit such power, it would draw unnecessary attention.
Upon hearing that Chu Ning was a Nascent Soul Cultivator, Zeng Jingwen's confusion turned to surprise.
She then looked at Feng Yanzhang and asked, "You invited Elder Li here for?"
Feng Yanzhang nodded and said:
"Yes, Jingwen, I invited Elder Li to accompany me to Ice Crown Mountain.
If we obtain a Cold Marrow Bead there, your Earth Fire Poison can be cured."
"Earth Fire Poison?" Hearing Feng Yanzhang's words, Chu Ning revealed a sudden understanding.
No wonder Zeng Jingwen looked like that earlier; it turns out she's afflicted with Earth Fire Poison.
Feng Yanzhang bitterly explained nearby:
"Elder, as you can see, Zeng Jingwen's Earth Fire Poison can only be purified by an extremely cold item like the Cold Marrow Bead.
Actually, this matter is somewhat related to me. I have some experience in exploring cave mansions and treasure spots, so I took Jingwen treasure hunting in the past.
Decades ago, we inadvertently entered a ge vein, causing Jingwen to contract Earth Fire Poison. She's been suffering for decades,"
"Husband, don't say that. You've been tirelessly searching all these years as well." Zeng Jingwen held Feng Yanzhang's hand.
The two exchanged understanding glances.
Chu Ning was moved and said, "The deep affection between you two is truly enviable."
Then, Chu Ning continued:
"Fellow Daoists, may I examine Fellow Daoist Zeng's Earth Fire Poison?"
Upon hearing Chu Ning's inquiry, Feng Yanzhang and his wife exchanged a glance.