Mortal Alchemy

Tao Family's council hall.

The five people in charge of the Tao family were sitting here.

"The spiritual rice harvest has been good these past two years. Third Brother, take a trip these next few days, setting off on a small boat at night to sell the spiritual rice at the Shattered Star Market."

The Tao family had realized a few years ago that there was a mole within the family, or that other forces had planted spies on the island.

Once bitten, twice shy, the Tao family would no longer use large ships. Instead, they would have cultivators carry storage bags and set off on small boats.

The Tao family's eldest son spoke up: "Father, how should we deal with Yue Tang? She's refusing to eat or drink, and she won't agree to marry into our Tao family."

The Tao family head's eyes were cold and gloomy: "If this woman refuses to submit, then use aphrodisiacs. Once the rice is cooked, she'll have to lower her head even if she doesn't want to."

"But we don't have that kind of medicine in the family right now. Third Uncle will have to go to the Shattered Star Market and buy some high-quality aphrodisiacs from a brothel. It will also be easier to control her later."

A lewd look flashed in the Tao family's eldest son's eyes, and he looked at his Third Uncle with a smirk: "Then we'll have to trouble Third Uncle."

Suddenly.

"Boom!"

A violent explosion rang out, and the entire Azure Water Island shook slightly.

The five people in the hall saw many houses in their family's territory collapse and disappear in an instant.

The five of them paled in horror and immediately ran out of the council hall.

Cries and screams echoed throughout the Tao family.

"Who is it?!" The Tao family head's face was filled with anger and shock.

Behind the ruins, Chen Ping, holding Yue Tang's hand, walked step by step, each step creating a lotus flower, carrying the two of them in the air, away from the ruins.

"Foundation… Foundation Establishment cultivator…" The expression of shock and anger on the Tao family head's face froze, and his throat suddenly felt dry.

The remaining people's faces changed drastically in horror.

The Tao family head suppressed his anger and asked in a hoarse voice: "May I ask, senior, how has my Tao family offended you that you would unleash your anger upon us like this?"

"Although my Tao family is a small Qi Refining family, we are also a member of the Immortal Merchant Alliance!"

"Who am I?" Chen Ping said with a fake smile: "Has the Tao family forgotten so quickly? I am Yue Tang's husband, the live-in son-in-law of the Yue family."

The five members of the Tao family's scalps went numb, their pupils contracted violently, they recognized Chen Ping's appearance, and a chill rose in their hearts:

"This… how is this possible…"

Chen Ping's cold voice spread out:

"You forced my father-in-law to death and even tried to force Tang'er to remarry into your Tao family. How dare you ask me why I'm unleashing my anger upon your Tao family?"

As soon as the voice fell.

The aura of the peak of Foundation Establishment immediately spread out.

"Plop—"

The vast spiritual pressure immediately suffocated the five members of the Tao family, their bodies creaking, and they knelt on the ground with a thud.

The Tao family head's heart was filled with icy despair: "Senior… Senior, spare me…"

Chen Ping let go of Yue Tang's hand, looked at Yue Tang, and said:

"Tang'er, who forced your grandfather to death? You take action and personally avenge him, settling this karma to avoid future heart demons."

The Tao family's eldest son and the Tao family head's pupils trembled violently.

"Yes, Brother Chen Ping!" Yue Tang's beautiful eyes were filled with cold hatred.

The Tao family head immediately shouted: "Spare me, Yue Tang! Our Tao family didn't intentionally kill your grandfather!"

"We initially wanted to force you to marry into our Tao family and forgot to give your grandfather food. We didn't expect him to starve to death like that… It was unintentional. We didn't intend to kill your grandfather like that!"

Yue Tang's voice was icy cold: "Then you deserve to die even more!"

"Go down and be buried with my grandfather!"

In a few years, she had not yet cultivated to the fifth level of Qi Refining and could not release her magic power.

Chen Ping took out the Aurora Sword, communicated with the sword spirit with his mind, and temporarily let Yue Tang use the Aurora Sword.

Even if she couldn't use sword energy, the Aurora Sword itself was extremely sharp.

Watching Yue Tang getting closer and closer, the Tao family head and the Tao family's eldest son began to struggle desperately, trying to escape.

However, the Foundation Establishment pressure was as substantial as a mountain, pressing down on them, and no matter how hard they struggled, they could not move at all.

"Chih—"

Yue Tang killed the Tao family head with one sword.

The Tao family's eldest son looked at Yue Tang with a desperate expression: "Yue…"

"Chih—"

Another sword, killing the Tao family's eldest son.

Yue Tang was in tears:

"Grandfather, I have finally avenged you!"

As for the remaining members of the Tao family, Chen Ping did not kill them.

Chen Ping sighed softly: "Tell me where your grandfather's remains are, and I may spare your lives."

"It's… it's in the thatched hut by the sea…"

Chen Ping took Yue Tang to the thatched hut by the sea.

There was only a skeleton here, wearing old clothes full of patches.

Yue Tang stepped forward and knelt, hugging the skeleton, crying like a rain-soaked pear blossom: "…Grandfather."

Chen Ping said:

"Tang'er, your grandfather hoped that you could marry into a good family. He risked his life to save me back then, and he also knew that you had spiritual roots. He hoped that you could inherit the Yue family's long-cherished wish and become a cultivator, embarking on the path of immortality."

"Now that you have become a cultivator, you must cultivate diligently in the future and fulfill the wishes of your grandfather and the Yue family's ancestors."

The ancestors of many mortals on this Azure Moon Island were willing to migrate to this Bright Jade Sea, to this small island among thousands, starting from spiritual farmers in order to cultivate immortality.

Yue Tang choked with sobs: "Yes, Brother Chen Ping, I will cultivate hard."

Then Chen Ping took her and buried the old man's remains, putting them in a jade coffin made of ore.

After offering sacrifices, Chen Ping said:

"Tang'er, I won't hide it from you. I'm much older than you, and it's not realistic to marry you."

"But I can take you as my eldest disciple and take you back to my place to cultivate."

"Are you willing?"

In this way, Chen Ping could be considered to have repaid Yue Tang and her grandfather's life-saving grace.

Yue Tang did not hesitate at all and immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Chen Ping: "Disciple Yue Tang greets Master!"

"Hahaha!" Chen Ping's mood suddenly improved greatly: "Good Tang'er, let's go."

Chen Ping summoned the White Jade Flying Boat, took Yue Tang on board, and did not rush to leave.

Instead, he taught Yue Tang some basic information and knowledge about the cultivation world, and asked her which immortal craft she wanted to learn.

This time was also just right to wait for Nan Yun and the others to come over.

As for Yue Tang's cultivation technique, he would choose a suitable one for her after returning to Floating Light Square City.

Two days later, Nan Yun and the others arrived.

Luo Chongzhi cupped his fists and said: "Senior Brother, that Immortal Merchant Alliance stronghold has been completely wiped out."

Chen Ping nodded slowly: "Next, you will follow me back to Floating Light Square City to avoid the limelight."

At this time, Nan Yun and Yue Tang were sizing each other up, both with wary expressions.

Nan Yun stepped forward, gently hugged Chen Ping's arm, and showed a fox-like smile:

"Brother Ping, who is this little beauty?"

Chen Ping said: "This is Yue Tang, a disciple I have taken in."

"Tang'er, this is my concubine Nan Yun. You can call her Aunt Nan on weekdays."

"This is your Uncle Luo, Uncle Fang, Uncle Han…"

Yue Tang gave a graceful bow and respectfully greeted them one by one.

The hostility in the two women's eyes towards each other was greatly reduced.

Chen Ping took the few of them, riding the White Jade Flying Boat, and sped towards Floating Light Square City.