Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood
Chapter 1336 - 655: Power, White Netherworld River!_2

Chapter 1336: Chapter 655: Power, White Netherworld River!_2

He turned to Li Qingyun and said: "Qingyun, we can’t sit around waiting for death. We must go meet them and see what their purpose actually is."

Li Qingyun nodded in agreement: "Alright! Let’s go together!"

Thus, the two of them followed the address on the note and arrived at a secluded alley.

At the end of the alley, a dilapidated courtyard came into view.

The main gate of the courtyard was tightly shut, surrounded by silence, as if it were deserted.

However, Luo Yao and Li Qingyun could sense a strong feeling of unease and oppression.

They knew that this was the hiding place of those forces.

The two exchanged a glance, with a determined glint flashing in their eyes.

They took a deep breath and pushed open the courtyard’s gate together.

Inside the gate was a dark and narrow courtyard.

In the center of the courtyard sat a mysterious figure clad in a black robe.

His face was hidden behind a black mask, showing only a pair of sinister eyes.

Upon seeing Luo Yao and Li Qingyun enter the courtyard, the mysterious figure slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the two, finally stopping on the Star Jade Box in Luo Yao’s hand.

"It seems you’re perceptive." The mysterious figure’s voice was hoarse and cold, as if it came from the depths of Nine Nether.

Luo Yao did not respond, he merely tightened his grip on the Star Jade Box, keeping a wary eye on the mysterious figure.

Li Qingyun stood beside Luo Yao, ready to fight at any time.

The mysterious figure smirked coldly: "No need to be tense. I don’t intend to seize your Celestial Heart."

At these words, Luo Yao and Li Qingyun couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback.

If it wasn’t for the Celestial Heart, why would they go to such lengths to find them?

The mysterious figure, as if seeing through their confusion, continued: "I am a messenger from an ancient family. Our family has always been searching for the whereabouts of the Celestial Heart."

"It was only recently that we learned the Celestial Heart was obtained by you."

"Our family has a special use for the Celestial Heart, so we had to come and trouble you."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun exchanged a look, secretly relieved.

It turned out they weren’t here to rob them of the Celestial Heart, so perhaps there was room for negotiation.

"What do you want us to do then?" Luo Yao asked.

The mysterious figure pointed at the Star Jade Box: "We hope you can hand over the Celestial Heart to our family, in return we can offer you generous rewards."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun shared a knowing smile; they knew this was indeed the true purpose of the visitors.

Yet, they did not immediately reject the request.

"We can consider your request, but we need to see your sincerity first," Luo Yao responded calmly.

The mysterious figure nodded: "Naturally, I can first give you part of the reward as a gesture of sincerity."

He then took out an exquisite jade box from his bosom and gently placed it on the table: "This is a special Elixir from our family, called ’Heavenly Spirit Pill.’ Consuming one can increase cultivation by a hundred years."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun were intrigued at this.

They knew the Heavenly Spirit Pill was a rare gem in the Cultivation World, its value immeasurable.

However, they did not easily believe the mysterious figure’s words.

Luo Yao picked up the jade box, examined it carefully, and only after confirming it was authentic did he nod: "Alright, we accept your gesture of sincerity."

However, just as they were about to finalize the deal, a sly smile appeared on the mysterious figure’s face: "But, this Elixir is just part of the reward.

The Celestial Heart is crucial to our family, and we must ensure it returns to us unharmed."

Li Qingyun felt a foreboding chill in his heart.

He watched the mysterious figure closely and asked: "What more do you want?"

The mysterious figure slowly replied: "We need one of you to accompany us to the family, ensuring no accidents occur to the Celestial Heart along the way."

Luo Yao and Li Qingyun exchanged a look, filled with confusion and unease.

They understood this request certainly meant pushing one of them into a perilous situation.

Yet, they also knew that if they didn’t agree, the Celestial Heart might be difficult to keep safe.

After a brief silence, Luo Yao took a deep breath and said: "Fine, I’ll go with you."

Li Qingyun was taken aback: "Brother Luo, that’s too dangerous! You can’t go!"

Luo Yao shook his head resolutely: "Qingyun, it’s what I should do. The Celestial Heart is ours together, I can’t let you bear the risk alone."

"Besides, I trust their family won’t do anything to me."

Li Qingyun still wanted to argue, but Luo Yao had already turned to walk towards the mysterious figure, handing him the Star Jade Box.

The mysterious figure accepted the jade box with a satisfied smile, then gestured for Luo Yao to follow.

Luo Yao looked back at Li Qingyun, smiled, and said: "Qingyun, wait for me to return."

With that, he followed the mysterious figure out of the courtyard.

Li Qingyun stood there, watching Luo Yao’s silhouette fade into the night.

He knew this farewell might well be forever.

But he also believed that Luo Yao would surely return safely.

Because they were friends, brothers, and no matter what difficulties they faced, they would support each other and face them together.

In the night as dark as ink, Li Qingyun stood alone in front of the dilapidated courtyard, gazing toward where Luo Yao disappeared, filled with complex emotions.

He understood what this journey meant to Luo Yao—it wasn’t merely a simple transaction, but a perilous adventure.

Yet, Luo Yao had chosen this path without hesitation, for the sake of friends, for brothers, he was willing to sacrifice everything.

Li Qingyun clenched his fists, silently vowing in his heart to help Luo Yao with all his strength, no matter what difficulties came.

Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps approached.

He looked up to see a young man in green rushing over, a trace of urgency on his face.

"Brother Li, I heard Brother Luo was taken by those people, is that true?"

The youth in green breathlessly asked.

Li Qingyun nodded solemnly: "Yes, Brother Luo chose to leave with them to protect the Celestial Heart."

The young man in green heard this, with a look of anger on his face: "Those people are despicable, to use such methods to threaten us!"

Li Qingyun sighed: "Now that it’s come to this, we can only think of ways to rescue Brother Luo."

The young man in green nodded: "Exactly, we can’t just sit back, Brother Li, do you have a plan?"

Li Qingyun pondered for a moment: "I intend to first investigate those people’s background, see what they’re about."

The young man in green nodded: "Alright, I’ll go with you."

And so, the two embarked on a journey to seek clues.

After some investigation, they learned that the mysterious figures came from an evil force called "White Netherworld River."

This force was infamous in the Cultivation World for robbing Treasure and harming innocents for fun.

Upon learning that Luo Yao was taken, they planned to use the power of the Celestial Heart to enhance their cultivation and thus dominate the Cultivation World.

Li Qingyun and the young man in green, upon hearing this, felt even more determined to rescue Luo Yao.

They knew this would be a tough battle, but they were prepared.

They began seeking forces that could stand against Youming Hall, hoping to leverage their strength to rescue Luo Yao.

After much effort, they finally found a sect named "Heavenly Sword Sect."

The Heavenly Sword Sect was a renowned sect in the Cultivation World, famous for brilliant swordsmanship and chivalrous deeds.

They decided to go to the Heavenly Sword Sect for support, hoping to gain their backing.

The two traveled tirelessly, finally reaching the gates of the Heavenly Sword Sect.