Chapter 419: Chapter 419: 119: The Second Verification of Lin Jue

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Li Qingqing’s concern grew upon hearing that Li Tangyu was planning to leave.

She knew what her brother was about to face on this departure. Although Li Tangyu didn’t mention it, she was well aware of the dangers involved.

Thus, Li Qingqing said to Li Tangyu:

“Brother…”

“You must be careful.”

Although Li Qingqing was very reluctant to see him go, she did not want to see her brother continue to suffer such pain.

For now, returning to the side of the Demon Lord Yin Ye was the only way to relieve some of Li Tangyu’s agony.

Therefore, Li Qingqing still did not stop Li Tangyu from going back.

After pondering for a while, Lin Jing suddenly said:

“Brother Li…”

“That Demon Lord Yin Ye, he hasn’t restricted your freedom, right?”

Li Tangyu nodded and replied:

“Yes…”

“He often assigns me various tasks that require me to constantly travel to different places.”

“That’s why he has placed both restraints and Gu poison within me.”

Lin Jing nodded, then said:

“If that’s the case, it will be much easier to handle.”

“You can try to find clues about the restraints and Gu poison from the Demon Lord Yin Ye.”

“When the time comes, we’ll help you together to remove the restraints and Gu poison from your body…”

Li Tangyu nodded and said:

“I have not yet gained the trust of Demon Lord Yin Ye. For now, I will lay low and wait for some time before making a move…”

After hearing this, Lin Jing nodded.

This matter could not be rushed, they had to take it slowly, step by step…

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The next day.

Li Tangyu had recovered and was ready to leave, heading back to Wan Mo Island.

Originally, the time allocated for Li Tangyu’s assigned task had been more than sufficient.

But it was his encounter with Li Qingqing that had caused him to delay for a few extra days and exceed the allotted time for his mission, which led to his delay.

This was the first time the restraint on Li Tangyu’s body had erupted. If he did not return within seven days, he would face the second eruption.

And with each eruption, the restraint became more powerful than the last.

If he still did not return, then after another seven days, the third eruption would occur, along with an outbreak of the Gu poison in his body.

If that happened, even a deity would find it difficult to save him.

Now that the first eruption had passed, Li Tangyu had no choice but to leave.

To ensure that Li Tangyu could quickly return to Wan Mo Island, Lin Jing once again summoned the Flying Boat, ready to give Li Tangyu a lift.

Of course, Li Qingqing would follow as well.

The chances for the two siblings to meet were not many, so they both treasured every moment together.

After entrusting the others who were staying back at their residence with some instructions, Lin Jing took Li Tangyu and his sister, as well as Little Sparrow, and flew toward Wan Mo Island.

Bringing Little Sparrow along was also meant to help her learn the way.

Previously, during their all-night chat, the three of them had discussed how to maintain contact with each other.

Because Li Tangyu was not free on Wan Mo Island and could not leave without being assigned a task, maintaining contact was extremely difficult.

And for Lin Jing, showing up in Wan Mo Dao, where demon cultivators were prevalent, was too conspicuous.

And so, they thought of Little Sparrow.

To have Little Sparrow act as a messenger between them.

Little Sparrow was of high cultivation and extremely fast.

Without the cultivation of at least the Nascent Soul Stage, it was virtually impossible to catch her, making her the perfect messenger.

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Meanwhile, on the Flying Boat.

Lin Jing asked Li Tangyu:

“Brother Li…”

“Are you still practicing alchemy?”

Li Tangyu gave a wry smile and answered:

“To be honest, Brother Lin, I stopped practicing alchemy a long time ago.”

“Right now, under the Demon Lord Yin Ye, I must focus on improving my cultivation every day just to survive. I simply don’t have the time to be distracted with anything else.”

“Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to reach the fifth layer of the Golden Core stage in such a short period.”

After hearing this, Li Qingqing looked at Li Tangyu with eyes full of pity.

She understood all too well how important alchemy was to Li Tangyu.

How many unknown nights had Li Tangyu dedicated to studying the Alchemy Dao of their family.

And he did so with tireless enthusiasm.

Even their grandfather had always been proud of Li Tangyu for this.

Now, the Alchemy Techniques that were so important to him, he had given up as well.

Li Tangyu also saw the desolation in the eyes of Li Qingqing.

Therefore, he reached out, gently ruffled Li Qingqing’s hair, and said:

“The art of the Alchemy Dao is something I’ve only put aside for now.”

“Once I’ve dealt with this trouble, I think, I will pick it up again.”

“Qingqing…”

“In the coming time, you must listen to Brother Lin and focus on your practice.”

“Believe me, I will quickly be able to break free from the current predicament.”

Li Qingqing nodded and replied:

“I believe in you…”

Lin Jing also added:

“Brother Li, rest assured, I will try on my part to help you find some clues to remove the restraints and Gu poison from your body.”

Then, Li Tangyu asked Lin Jing:

“Brother Lin, when you asked me those questions, did you have any plans in mind?”

Lin Jing nodded and explained:

“Actually, I want to pass on the Alchemy Techniques of the Lin Family to you.”

After hearing this, Li Tangyu contemplated for a moment and said:

“The Ancient Alchemy Arts, if they are carelessly passed on, could that not cause trouble?”

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“Moreover…”

“This Alchemy Technique is connected to the Ancient Alchemy Path of prestigious families. For you to decide on this matter so hastily seems somewhat improper.”

Lin Jing then said:

“I am naturally aware of this.”

“Therefore, I plan to teach it only to those close to me who I trust.”

“As for the Lin Family, now that it has perished, it can be said that only the two of us remain. Hence, it is not entirely unreasonable for me to make this decision.”

“What’s more, I have some plans for which I will need someone to practice the Ancient Alchemy Arts of the Lin Family to assist me in Alchemy…”

At this point, Li Qingqing suddenly asked:

“Just now, you mentioned that two people from the Lin Family are left, besides yourself, is there another one?”

Lin Jing nodded and said:

“It is that Lin Jue who is very likely to be a remnant bloodline of the Lin Family. However, after I return, I will have to test him once more.”

Li Qingqing instantly had an epiphany:

“So it’s him, no wonder…”

Li Tangyu then said:

“If that’s the case, then pass it on to Qing Qing.”

“I don’t need it. Under the Demon Lord’s watch, I have to be extremely careful and cannot reveal any anomalies.”

Lin Jing nodded and said:

“Alright then!”

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Because they were within the area of the Thousand Islands Domain and the distance wasn’t too far, several hours passed in the Shadow Escape Flying Boat, they neared Wan Mo Island.

Upon reaching this area, they could not proceed further.

Li Tangyu disembarked from the Flying Boat here and left with Little Sparrow.

Little Sparrow was quite smart; having confirmed the location this time, next time it would remember the way on its own.

After Li Tangyu’s departure, Lin Jing took Li Qingqing and returned to Li Yan Island.

As for Little Sparrow, it could fly back on its own when the time came…

It could also get used to the route incidentally.

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After returning to Li Yan Island.

Lin Jing found Lin Jue, who was meditating and cultivating, and directly brought him to the bedroom in the back courtyard.

Upon entering the bedroom, Lin Jue was clearly nervous and unsure about why Lin Jing had summoned him.

“Senior, may I ask why you have called for me?”

Lin Jing then took out a purple treasure box from the Storage Bag and placed it on the table.

This box was the very bloodline inheritance box that Lin Jing had acquired on Immortal Crossing Island.

Then he said to Lin Jue:

“There’s no need to be nervous…”

“I have called you here to perform a verification.”

Lin Jue looked at the treasure box on the table, especially the ‘Lin’ character on it, which made him feel that Lin Jing had some deeper purpose.

But Lin Jue did not show it and asked in confusion:

“May I know what verification Senior wishes for me to conduct?”

Lin Jing pointed at the box and said:

“Now, drip a few drops of your blood into the center of this box.”

Hearing Lin Jing’s words, Lin Jue instantly recalled the first time he met Lin Jing, when Lin Jing had asked for his blood.

Lin Jue couldn’t help but think:

“Could it be that the Senior wanted my blood for this purple box back then?”

However, since Lin Jing had said so, Lin Jue naturally wouldn’t refuse.

So, Lin Jue concentrated Spiritual Power on his fingertip, made a cut, and forced out his blood.

As Lin Jue’s droplets of blood fell onto the box, it slowly began to change.

A purple light emanated from the box, growing increasingly intense.

However, it seemed that Lin Jue’s bloodline was not pure enough, and the light emitted by the box could not compare to the brightness when Lin Jing first opened the inheritance box.

Moreover, the inheritance box showed no sign of opening.

Lin Jing frowned immediately, puzzled by the situation…

There was a reaction from the box, but it would not open.

Lin Jing did not understand why this was happening.

At this moment, Lin Jue watched the purple light radiating from the box and was also stunned, unsure of what to do next.

Even the wound started to show signs of healing, and the blood no longer dripped.

It seemed that those few drops of blood were simply not enough to unlock the box.

So, Lin Jing said to Lin Jue once more:

“Keep going…”

Lin Jue paused for a moment, looked at his finger, and quickly realized what to do.

He uttered an “Oh,” used Spiritual Power to widen the wound on his finger, and began to let his blood drip again.

Just like that…

As Lin Jue’s blood continued to flow out, landing on the box, the purple glow from the treasure box grew even stronger.

Finally.

After a while, Lin Jing felt that the blood Lin Jue had lost could fill a small jade bottle.

The inheritance box then made “click click” sounds.

Subsequently, the purple light faded, and the box reappeared.

But this time, a crack showed up on the box; it had obviously been opened.

Lin Jing then directly said to Lin Jue:

“Come, open this box…”

Lin Jue looked doubtfully at Lin Jing, who nodded his head.

Afterward, Lin Jue reached out to open the box.

He barely touched it, and the lid of the box loosened, revealing a gap.

Lin Jue then lifted the lid of the box.

However, upon opening the box, Lin Jue was stunned.

Because.

The seemingly exquisite box was completely empty inside; there was nothing at all…