Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 433 The Price of Eternal Youth

Chapter 433: Chapter 433 The Price of Eternal Youth

"Can this Black Blood Cauldron really grant eternal youth?"

Zhao Jiaqi, Xu Zhi Rou, Li Qiqi, and Shangguan Min Yue had completely encircled the Black Blood Cauldron.

Staring at this unremarkable-looking bronze cauldron.

In their eyes lay a hint of doubt.

Women, by nature, possess a strong obsession with eternal youth.

Moreover, there was the living example of Fairy Xi Feng.

Which made them undeniably curious.

"Do you really want to become a monster like Fairy Xi Feng?"

Lin Fan, wearing a smile, walked into the room.

Miao Cuihua had been severely injured by Fairy Xi Feng with a single palm strike.

He had spent a long time treating her.

"That’s different. She forcibly seized the Black Blood Cauldron, which led to her retaliation. We’re merely ’borrowing’ it. Besides, we contributed tonight," Zhao Jiaqi said, wearing a mini skirt, hugging her shoulders, and pouting.

The explosion at the Gong Family’s place had been their doing, she and Xu Zhi Rou.

In a short span, it indeed diverted Fairy Xi Feng’s attention.

That’s how Lin Fan and Miao Cuihua managed to get away.

"Yeah, and we’re not even trying to seize it permanently, we just want to use it occasionally. Qi Qi won’t be that petty, right? Look, I even have crow’s feet," Xu Zhi Rou said as she clung to Li Qiqi’s arm, giving her the most ingratiating of blinks.

Divine Artifacts like this have a 100 percent success rate of captivating women.

Even the usually reticent Shangguan Min Yue stood there, her face full of expectation.

Lost in a daydream while looking at the Black Blood Cauldron.

If eternal youth was within reach, who wouldn’t love it?

"If my sisters want to use it, go ahead. The only problem is, I also don’t know how to operate it," Li Qiqi said. She wouldn’t hoard treasure, as these sisters had always treated her very well.

Yet, she had no idea about the Black Blood Cauldron either.

"How else to use it? Just put some water in it, washing your face should be enough, right? Or maybe add some herbs for extra nourishment?" Zhao Jiaqi leaned over the rim of the cauldron, looking down into it.

The Black Blood Cauldron looked more like a bathtub.

If one soaked in it, perhaps it would be more effective.

"I’d advise you not to mess around. Fairy Xi Feng became dependent on it because she thought the same as you, turning into a puppet carrying the cauldron everywhere. Is that what you want too?" Lin Fan’s remark instinctively made the girls shake their heads.

Preserving youth seemed great.

But living life as a puppet tied to a cauldron?

That would be meaningless.

"Isn’t there any other way?" Zhao Jiaqi asked Lin Fan, unwilling to give up.

For which Lin Fan could only shake his head.

He obviously didn’t know how to use a treasure from the Five Poison Sect.

"Of course, there is another way, but the only antidote lies with Qi Qi," Miao Cuihua said as she walked in.

Reaching out, she ran her fingers over the ancient Black Blood Cauldron.

"Qi Qi is the antidote? Does that mean we can achieve it by taking a bath with her?" Zhao Jiaqi suddenly clutched Li Qiqi’s arm.

Girls bathing together wasn’t really an issue.

"I’m afraid it’s not so simple," Xu Zhi Rou said, looking at Miao Cuihua with anticipation.

If it were really that simple, it probably wouldn’t be a treasure.

"This Black Blood Tripod is the Divine Artifact of our clan’s alchemy. The antidote being referred to is not meant for Qi Qi, but can only be concocted by someone who has reached the realm of the Goddess of the Five Poison Sect. It’s because the blood of the Goddess is key to whether the Anti-Aging Elixir can work miracles. Therefore, if Qi Qi fails to reach the Divine Woman Realm, then everything is beyond cure."

The words of Miao Cuihua caused everyone’s gaze to fall upon Li Qiqi.

"Qi Qi, you have to take this seriously. You’re carrying the expectations of all your sisters."

"Yes, Qi Qi, you really must diligently cultivate. My life’s hopes now rest on you."

"Qi Qi, you can do it!"

Zhao Jiaqi and Xu Zhi Rou were gripping Li Qiqi’s arms tightly.

Even Shangguan Min Yue couldn’t help but cheer her on.

In that moment, Li Qiqi felt overwhelmed.

"I... I’ll try my best..."

"No, just trying isn’t enough. You have to give it your all. From now on, I’ll be your number one maid. You don’t need to do anything else but focus on your cultivation; I’ll take care of everything else."

Zhao Jiaqi thumped her chest.

Now, eternal youth depended on whether Li Qiqi had the ability or not.

"Qi Qi, whatever you want to do in the future, just tell me. I’ll go to any lengths to help you, and you should just concentrate on cultivating."

Xu Zhi Rou was also quick to pledge her loyalty.

From now on, they would be lifelong best friends.

"All I want... is to marry Brother Lin Fan and have children."

Li Qiqi was puckering her lips and blushing as she stole glances at Lin Fan.

"No problem, I’ll take care of that for you... cough cough... I can’t do that!"

Zhao Jiaqi nearly spat out blood.

Qi Qi’s love-struck brain was beyond help.

"Alright, enough joking around. Do you really want eternal youth? Then, there actually is something you need to help with."

Lin Fan quickly changed the subject, "If this works out, then Qi Qi will have a true chance of becoming the Goddess of the Five Poison Sect."

"What help?"

Zhao Jiaqi and Xu Zhi Rou’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as they looked at Lin Fan.

Turning Li Qiqi into the Goddess was their greatest pursuit in this life.

It was a million times more important than their own breakthroughs.

"During the last unexpected encounter, I seized the evil dragon bones. Now, we still need a stiff worm, a double-headed centipede, a mangy tiger, and a tiger-headed toad. Only by gathering these four things to form the true Five Poisons can we help her ascend to the throne of the Goddess. And since all these creatures are of yin attribute, the massive invasion of Onmyoji into Huaxia is like providence delivering us a meal."

Lin Fan recounted the matters previously discussed with Miao Cuihua.

"Now, we just need to find the Onmyoji who possess the stiff worm, double-headed centipede, mangy tiger, and tiger-headed toad, eliminate their summoned beasts, and bring them back to Qi Qi. If you can do that, you’ll have made the greatest contribution. Once Qi Qi’s powers come to fruition, she’ll naturally ensure your youth lasts forever."

"The stiff worm, double-headed centipede, mangy tiger, and tiger-headed toad are all summons of high-level Onmyoji, and you can’t know what creatures an Onmyoji possesses until they release them. How can we investigate this?"

Zhao Jiaqi was the one who understood Onmyoji the best.

Resting her head on her hands, her brows furrowed as she pondered the difficult problem.

"That will depend on your skill. After all, eternal youth comes at a price. You may not be able to assist Qi Qi in her cultivation, but you should be able to exert some effort in this matter. Otherwise, when Qi Qi achieves great success in the future, you’ll have no part in it."

Lin Fan stroked his chin, a sly smile on his face.

For the sake of beauty, women will always go to extraordinary lengths.

This challenge was left for them to solve on their own.

The sky was already brightening.

He needed to go back to sleep with his wife.

"Lin Fan, wait a moment..."

Just as Lin Fan was stepping out of the room.

Xu Zhi Rou suddenly chased after him.

"By the way, Meng Yao told you to go home. What did she say to you?"

Lin Fan then remembered that yesterday Meng Yao had specially asked Zhi Rou to go home.

He was uncertain what the two had discussed.

Xu Zhi Rou nodded repeatedly, "That’s exactly what I need to talk to you about. I think Sister Meng Yao... has a problem!"