Chapter 144 Ch-144: Ebonheart City(3)

“Father, Husband, Disciple Wang Ming is a 2-star Alchemist,” Sun Jing disclosed, and a hushed silence swept over the surroundings. However, that silence was quickly shattered by a voice.

“Sun Jing, are you sure he is an Alchemist and not just mentioning he’s a 2-star Alchemist?” Lei Wei asked skeptically. Sun Jing was about to confirm his status with an Alchemist medallion when her husband’s mocking tone cut her off.

“Hmph, how can disciples from a sect obsessed with Dual Cultivation have someone as a 2-star Alchemist?” Lei Tao sneered while eyeing Wang Ming. Wang Ming remained unfazed, but his father and wife frowned at the tone.

“You’re fortunate you’re saying this to me, but if anyone else were present, they might have reported it to the sect, and you would have offended our entire sect with your words. I’m sure you’re aware of the consequences,” Wang Ming stated in a composed manner, which infuriated Lei Tao. He was about to retort but was stopped by his father.

“I apologize on his behalf, but can you show me a medallion that proves you’re a 2-star Alchemist?” Lei Wei inquired. Lei Tao, too, calmed down and looked at Wang Ming with a sneer, assuming Wang Ming wouldn’t be able to provide such proof.

Wang Ming nodded and displayed his medallion. An ecstatic expression appeared on the city lord’s face, while Lei Tao’s face turned slightly pale as he realized he had acted impulsively when he saw his wife holding another man’s hand.

“Haha, the heavens have not abandoned my wife, Lei Yufang. Disciple Wang Ming, can you please help us concoct a pill?” Lei Wei implored with impatience, his eyes fixed on Wang Ming. But Wang Ming’s attention seemed focused on Lei Tao, a fact that didn’t escape Lei Wei or Sun Jing, both of whom understood the cause of Wang Ming’s lack of reaction.

“Lei Tao, what the hell are you doing? Come here and apologize to Alchemist Wang Ming!” the city lord scolded his son, who reluctantly followed his father’s command. He stood in front of Wang Ming, teeth clenched. Lei Tao was an arrogant young master of the city who did as he pleased, often causing harm to others. However, he realized that Wang Ming was not someone to be trifled with, especially after his identity as an Alchemist was revealed. In a matter of minutes, he recognized his foolish behavior.

“I apologize, Alchemist Wang,” he muttered while slightly lowering his head. Wang Ming paid little attention and turned to the city lord.

“What kind of pill do you need me to concoct?” Wang Ming inquired, even though he already knew what pill he was expected to make, a fact he had learned from the system. However, he refrained from revealing this knowledge, as he had no plausible explanation for how he acquired it.

“Alchemist Wang, we need a True Core Realm Ranked Pill, the Golden Mist Pill. Will there be any problems in concocting it?” Lei Wei asked nervously, as even for a 2-star Alchemist, True Core Realm pills were quite challenging.

“Yes, I can do it, but do you have the ingredients with you?” Wang Ming inquired, knowing the city lord possessed them but pretending not to know to avoid unnecessary questions.

“Yes, yes, have, we have them,” Lei Wei responded with excitement, relieved that Wang Ming was capable of the task.

“Then gather them. I will start immediately, but first, I need to check her condition,” Wang Ming said.

“Yes, please follow me. Lei Tao, go get the ingredients and an Alchemy furnace,” Lei Wei instructed. His son left to fetch the ingredients, and Sun Jing followed them in silence.

As they entered a room, Wang Ming could see four old men with white beards tending to a figure lying on a bed. His view was partially obstructed by the old men, who were sweating profusely as they cared for the person on the bed.

“What the heck is happening all of a sudden?” one of the physicians exclaimed when they noticed a black mist emerging from the figure.

“Hey, what’s going on? What is this black mist?” Sun Jing inquired with a panicked voice, and the city lord rushed forward.

When Wang Ming approached, he saw a woman who appeared lifeless at the moment, with black veins running through every inch of her body and black mist emanating from those veins.

“HEY, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING TO HER?” the city lord shouted at the physicians, who trembled in fear, but no words came out of their mouths.

Wang Ming furrowed his brow at the dire situation and sought an explanation from the system.

“Hey, System, what’s going on?” Wang Ming asked.

[System Message: It has been discovered that Lei Yufang has been practicing a Yin-based cultivation technique, which necessitates high-quality Yang Qi to permanently eliminate the side effects. As she has not received any form of Yang Qi, let alone high-quality Yang Qi, the technique has caused a backlash. It is advised that the user swiftly concoct the pill to temporarily stabilize her situation and Dual Cultivate with her to permanently resolve this issue. She has only a day left to live.]

Wang Ming was shocked reading the message of the system and his anger toward the city Lord increased a bit more and was determined to cuck him, as even if the City Lord made love to his wife at this moment it would not cure her problem 

“City Lord, I’m afraid I have bad news for you,” Wang Ming stated, causing a sense of foreboding among those who heard.

“What happened?” Sun Jing was the first to ask, her worry evident.

“I’m afraid she was practicing a form of cultivation, and it resulted in a powerful backlash, which is the reason for her current condition. She has only a day to live,” Wang Ming disclosed, causing everyone’s faces to pale.

“Is there a way to cure her?” the city lord inquired anxiously.

“Yes, there is still a chance. The Golden Mist Pill should be able to cure her,” Wang Ming responded, omitting the part about Dual Cultivation. He intended to first approach Lady Yufang and explain everything truthfully. If she agreed, then he would consider Dual Cultivation, but he had no intention of Dual Cultivating with a woman who was unconscious even if it was for her own benefit , he would inform everything first and if she agreed only then would he proceed 

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