The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

A Pill King’s Disciple? What’s so special about that?

Those words nearly made Murong Yue spit blood in fury.

He was the prized disciple of the great Pill King! No matter where he went, people had to show him the utmost respect. To think that today, someone would be so dismissive of him!

If word of this got out, how could he ever show his face again?

It wasn’t just Murong Yue, the target of the remark, who was taken aback. Even Liuu Ruohai was a little surprised. The Venerable Mansion was powerful, certainly, but since when did they look down on a Pill King’s Disciple? After all, there were only a handful of them in the entire Divine Country.

And it wasn’t just Jii Xingyue.

Even Qin Ya and the female guard beside him showed no hint of surprise. Their expressions were placid, as if Murong Yue meant nothing to them.

’Good grief...’

Luu Ruohai might have seemed brash, but a man who had reached the rank of Half-Venerable Inspector was no fool. He sensed there was a hidden story here, something he wasn’t privy to.

"Qin Ya, the Venerable Lord sent me for you," Jii Xingyue suddenly blurted out, as if just remembering, a look of anxiety on her face. "The Seventh Inspector is grievously injured, and his life hangs by a thread. He needs your help. Hurry and come with me."

At this, Liuu Ruohai’s expression also shifted. He immediately turned to Murong Yue and said, "Brother Murong, we’ll need your help with this matter..."

"Brother Liuu, rest assured. It is my duty to help."

Murong Yue waved his hand with a righteous air.

’But inwardly, he was already calculating how he could profit from the situation. If I save the Seventh Inspector, he’ll be eternally grateful. Even the high and mighty Meiying Venerable will owe me a favor.’

’Hah, the potential rewards are immense.’

"Hmph. Him? A mere Pill King’s Disciple. What could he possibly do?"

Jii Xingyue’s cold words once again caused Murong Yue’s face to turn livid. If it weren’t for the chance to earn a favor from the Venerable, he would have already lost his temper.

"While I may be lacking and have not yet reached the Realm of the Pill King," Murong Yue retorted, "I carry many life-saving Spirit Pills refined by my master, the Jade Pill King. I’m certain they will be of great use."

Luu Ruohai chimed in, trying to persuade her. "Jii Mansion Master, please let Brother Murong come with us. An extra person means extra help. He might be able to make a real difference."

The situation was urgent, so Jii Xingyue didn’t argue further. "Suit yourself," she said coldly.

And so, the group flew toward the Venerable Mansion.

Upon arriving at a private chamber within the Venerable Mansion, Qin Ya and the others entered.

As soon as he stepped inside, Qin Ya’s brow furrowed. He sensed a familiar aura, and in an instant, the blood in his veins began to stir.

’This is... Demonic Qi!’

Qin Ya’s eyes narrowed in surprise. Bi Xiaoyu, Liuu Ruohai, and the others also sensed the Demonic Qi, and their brows furrowed in response.

Inside the chamber, besides their group, were two other people.

One was a tall figure dressed in red robes—it was Meiying Venerable.

The other was a man in his thirties or forties lying on a bed. His handsome features were twisted in a tight frown, as if he were enduring immense pain. Faint wisps of black energy coiled around him.

Meiying Venerable turned to face them, her tone cold. "Xingyue, I told you to bring Inspector Qin. Why are they here as well?"

Before Jii Xingyue could explain, Murong Yue stepped forward, his chest puffed out and his face a mask of pride. "I am a disciple of the Jade Pill King—"

"Was I speaking to you?"

Before Murong Yue could finish, Meiying Venerable’s words, as sharp and cold as a blade laced with Evil Qi, cut him off.

His body trembled slightly, a flicker of terror in his eyes.

Seeing this, Liuu Ruohai quickly interjected, "Venerable Lord, this man is a disciple of the Jade Pill King. He carries many Spirit Pills and might be able to help Inspector Gongsun."

"A disciple of the Jade Pill King..."

"Yes, that’s right."

"And what of it?" Meiying Venerable flicked her sleeve, her tone dismissive.

Then, she turned to Qin Ya. "Inspector Qin, please, come take a look."

"Yes."

Murong Yue and Liuu Ruohai were dumbfounded, their minds completely blank.

’What is going on?’

’Ignoring a Pill King’s Disciple and asking a young man to examine the patient instead?’

’This is just too strange.’

At that moment, Murong Yue gritted his teeth. He took out a Jade Bottle, uncorked it, and announced, "This is the finest Spirit Pill my master, the Jade Pill King, ever gave me: the Longevity Spring Pill. It’s an Elixir so potent it has profound healing effects even for a Venerable."

The moment the Elixir appeared, an incredibly rich Pill Fragrance filled the entire chamber. When Liuu Ruohai inhaled the scent, his expression became one of sheer bliss.

Even the flowers and plants around the chamber began to grow with astonishing speed. Nearby, withered branches and vines gradually pulsed with vibrant life.

"What an incredible pill! The effects of its fragrance alone are extraordinary!"

Luu Ruohai couldn’t help but exclaim in awe, a fervent look in his eyes.

Murong Yue declared proudly, "My master, the Jade Pill King, used dozens of rare treasures as catalysts when Refining this pill. It was the culmination of his painstaking efforts. It can bring the dead back to life and make withered trees bloom again. It will definitely be able to save the Inspector!"

At the sight of the pill, Meiying Venerable’s elegant brows furrowed slightly.

She knew little about Elixirs and couldn’t judge what effect this one might have on the Seventh Inspector. She immediately glanced toward Qin Ya.

She saw him give a slight shrug, a nonchalant look on his face.

At that, she said coolly, "Give me the Elixir."

"Yes."

A look of delight crossed Murong Yue’s face. Although he was reluctant to part with the Elixir, earning a favor from a Venerable was more than worth it.

After taking the Elixir, Meiying Venerable flicked a finger.

In an instant, the Elixir transformed into a streak of green light and shot into the mouth of the Seventh Inspector, Gongsun Bo.

As the Elixir entered his body, the pained expression on Gongsun Bo’s face eased slightly. A faint green light surfaced on his skin, seeming to contain an immense life force. It pulsed with jade-green ripples, filling the entire chamber with the vibrant energy of spring.

"It worked!" Murong Yue was overjoyed.

"See? I knew bringing Brother Murong was the right choice."

Luu Ruohai also let out a sigh of relief and happily clapped Murong Yue on the shoulder.

"Yes, not bad..."

Just as Meiying Venerable was about to offer her thanks, something went horribly wrong.

Wisps of black gas appeared within the green luminescence. Like writhing worms, the black energy squirmed through the green light, turning everything it touched a putrid black.

"ARGH...!"

Though he was unconscious, Gongsun Bo let out an agonized howl.

Meiying Venerable’s expression changed. She stared at Murong Yue, her gaze turning glacial. "Luu Ruohai, take your friend and get out of here."

Her voice was laced with pure menace.

"This is impossible!"

"That was the Longevity Spring Pill! How could it possibly have failed?"

"Damn it, how is this possible?"

Murong Yue still couldn’t, and wouldn’t, believe it.

He had just lost an incredibly precious Elixir and gained nothing in return. How could he possibly accept that? "Let me try again! Let me try again!"

he said through gritted teeth, pulling out several more vials.

"Luu Ruohai, did you not hear me?"

Luu Ruohai gave a bitter smile and immediately dragged Murong Yue out of the room.