If there was anyone worth Wang Yu’s trust at present.

There was only Huang Jiu.

He was Zuo Qiuming’s maternal uncle, and also the strongest trump card in Zhuo Shouqing’s hands. Wang Yu truly had not expected Wei Hao to be able to help him find this person.

“Young Friend Wang.”

This was not Huang Jiu’s first visit here. His expression was somewhat unnatural. Without waiting for Wang Yu to ask, he placed a mirror shaped magic treasure on the table.

“If there is anything you want to say, ask that brat yourself. We will talk after you are done.”

“Understood.”

With a thought from Wang Yu.

All the formations arranged within the hall were activated one after another, completely cutting off any possibility of being observed by outsiders. As for this treasure mirror, it was precisely a magic treasure that could cross countless distances and allow conversation through empty space.

After infusing it with mana, it quickly responded.

On the bronze bright mirror surface, Zuo Qiuming’s face appeared. Sound and image were synchronized, with no delay at all.

“Fourth Brother, you finally came out.”

That opening line immediately made Wang Yu frown. Seeing that Zuo Qiuming treated him as an outlet for his emotions, he burst into tears in the blink of an eye, crying a complete mess. Wang Yu did not have the heart to interrupt him.

After waiting for a full half incense stick of time, seeing that it showed no sign of stopping.

“That is enough. Get to the point first.

“What exactly is going on over there on your side?”

With Zuo Qiuming’s explanation, Wang Yu finally pieced together most of what had happened in Cloud Ascension City, though there were still points of doubt.

He asked in confusion.

“Zhuo Shouyun used such a simple reason to persuade your father? Why did he not use it on Zhuo Shouqing?”

When it came to this, Zuo Qiuming also did not understand.

“The method he gave works a bit slowly, and the difficulty is quite high, but it truly works. In just these past decades, even someone as ruined as me could be saved.

“At present I have already recovered to the level of a mid-grade Blood Spiritual Root. My father said he can help me condense a Core Formation, but beyond that he can no longer afford it, unless I can recover to the level of a high-grade Spiritual Root.”

A mid-grade Spiritual Root meant three spiritual roots.

Even Foundation Establishment would still be somewhat difficult. For Zuo Qiuming to rise like riding a rocket, the resources consumed must have been considerable. As for forcibly piling resources to reach Nascent Soul, not to mention his father.

Even if the Zuoqiu clan’s resources overflowed, they could not be used in this way. With the same resources, how many outstanding clan disciples could be cultivated. It was impossible to invest everything into a single piece of trash.

In the Crimson Kite Demonic Domain, personal ability was valued even more.

It did not matter if your aptitude was wasted, since there were plenty of secret methods to alter it. What was feared was having a bad brain and poor temperament.

The former Three Young Masters of the Blood Reversal Sect were called trash young masters by outsiders.

That was because not only was their aptitude problematic, their temperament was also problematic. Otherwise they would have gone to the Blood Pavilion long ago to defy fate and change destiny. Zhuo Shouqing’s failure had been doomed from the very beginning.

He could not compete with Zhuo Shouyun.

After pondering for a moment, Wang Yu spoke toward the mirror.

“He said it was the newest secret art developed by the Blood Pavilion?”

“Yes. He even led its deduction himself.

“But he refused to give it to Second Brother. He even used schemes to create a rift between us. Second Brother must have grown suspicious. Is he still alright now?”

The corner of Wang Yu’s mouth twitched involuntarily. He could see it clearly now.

Zuo Qiuming was an idiot.

“If he had such a secret art but still did not want to eliminate the outcome of brothers killing each other, then his ambitions must be enormous. Not only does he want the inheritance rights of his own branch, he probably also has his eye on the Blood Demon Body.”

Hearing this, Zuo Qiuming was even more confused.

“There are not enough people. He cannot do it. And the Blood Demon Body belongs to the Young Sect Master. How could a second Blood Demon Body possibly be tolerated?”

“That is exactly where the problem lies.”

When Wang Yu thought of Lu Chenzhou being coaxed by Zhuo Shouyun into a tool.

He understood how far reaching his schemes were.

When he investigated information on Lu Chenzhou, he had heard two rumors. One was that the Sect Master was plotting to break through to Spirit Transformation, and intended to start from innate spiritual bodies.

The Young Sect Master’s Blood Demon Body was one.

Lu Chenzhou’s innate Blood Spiritual Root was the second.

Both of these people were terrified to death, and for a long time they did not dare use the resources bestowed by the Sect Master to form a Nascent Soul. Zhuo Shouyun precisely took advantage of this point to turn Lu Chenzhou into his tool.

Now it seemed that he must have used some method to confirm the truth of the rumors.

That was why he made such arrangements.

Additionally.

Zhuo Yuanshen’s ambitions were also guessed by Wang Yu with eight or nine parts accuracy. He was most likely another person lying in wait for the sake of the Blood Demon Body. As a child he was already able to cruelly devour the blood and flesh of his own siblings.

How could such a person truly submit to someone he saw as trash.

The conditions for forming a Blood Demon Body required at minimum a triangular structure.

Zhuo Yuanshen, Zhuo Shouqing, Zhuo Shouyun.

These three all have the same plan in mind.

Yet Zuo Qiuming, with something clearly missing upstairs, was still worrying about Zhuo Shouqing’s safety. For a moment, Wang Yu did not know what to say.

He both pitied his misfortune and resented his lack of resolve.

It was even possible that Zhuo Shouyun already knew of Zhuo Yuanshen’s schemes. The situation was extremely murky, and having been away for thirty years, it was truly difficult to see things clearly.

“Do not get involved in this matter anymore. Reaching Core Formation as soon as possible is the proper path. Otherwise, when your lifespan draws near, you will regret it.”

“But this...”

“Brother Ming, there is something I would like to ask of you.”

Wang Yu bluntly cut off the topic. In his eyes now there were only the Elder Council seat and Fu Xiao. He had no desire to care about Zhuo Shouqing’s nonsense anymore.

A formidable enemy is not as frightening as a piglike teammate.

Having helped to this extent, he had long since fulfilled every obligation of kindness and righteousness.

It just so happened that Jade Spirit City was about to be taken back. Previously, he had earned nearly twenty million spirit stones, completing the accumulation of resources for the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation stages.

Once Situ Hong went to Tianbao City, conservatively speaking he could still obtain another ten million low grade spirit stones. Excluding what he had already spent, he would still have about half left in his hands. To have amassed this much resource.

It was also due to his capable management and talent for making money.

Based on Jade Spirit City’s original earning potential, being able to make ten million would already warrant burning incense in thanks, so he truly did not owe Zhuo Shouqing anything.

“Speak.”

Wang Yu’s words forcibly interrupted the emotions Zuo Qiuming had been working up. He almost failed to catch his breath.

“It is like this. I need an Elder Council seat of Cold Blood Peak. The Zhuo clan holds four seats, and they will not give one to me. The four Cold Blood clans and the Mountain Lord faction each hold two seats.

“The Zuoqiu clan has four seats. Is there any way you could let me have one.”

Having said this, Wang Yu felt somewhat embarrassed.

After all, Zuo Qiuming owed him nothing, and whether he could accomplish this was also uncertain. However, after learning that he had a method to restore his spiritual root aptitude, Wang Yu knew that this authority would certainly be restored.

At present, everyone had been confined to Xianyin for cultivation. It must be that his father had once again regained hope and expectation. Whether he would agree, Wang Yu was still unsure.

“An Elder Council seat.”

Zuo Qiuming thought for a moment, then suddenly shouted.

“Uncle, are you nearby.”

“If you have something to say, say it.”

Huang Jiu walked over, looking at Zuo Qiuming with an expressionless face, clearly holding some dissatisfaction toward him. Zuo Qiuming, on the other hand, laughed indifferently.

“I remember you have my mother’s token. Whoever Fourth Brother chooses, use this token to send someone back to Xianyin. I will handle matters on the clan’s side. Make sure not to let anything slip.”

Huang Jiu opened his mouth, then looked at Wang Yu with a speechless expression.

He thought to himself. How did you even coax Zuo Qiuming into becoming an tool too.

Though he didn't say it out loud.

This then meant he did not even plan to sign a contract. With no cost at all, he let Wang Yu gain a huge advantage. Little did he know that Wang Yu himself was filled mostly with emotion.

He recalled that night when Zuo Qiuming rushed overnight to the Impartation Hall to help him exchange for the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse. The debts of favor only kept piling up.

It was becoming difficult to repay them.

“This matter is extremely important. Many thanks for stepping in so righteously.”

“No matter. Five Yin Peak, Heavenly Corpse Peak, Fierce Nether Peak, Barbaric Ghost Peak all have Elder Council seats held by the Zuoqiu clan. Losing one is not a big deal. But if one day you no longer need it, remember to return it.”

“Naturally.”

Wang Yu nodded repeatedly. Of course he could not occupy the seat forever, nor could he privately pass it on to others, unless one day he established his own branch and founded a Cold Blood Wang clan.

That possibility was extremely slim and not worth considering.

“After obtaining the seat, if there are any meeting decisions, I will keep my stance consistent with the Zuoqiu clan elders.”

“That is good. It will save me a lot of talking.”

With this matter settled, the pressure in Wang Yu’s heart was immediately reduced by half. Just as he was preparing to cut off his output of spiritual power.

Zuo Qiuming suddenly spoke.

“By the way, you still have not said anything about Second Brother’s situation. How is he really.”

“This... I am not sure either.”

Wang Yu shook his head.

“I have only been back for two days. I do not know more than you do. I only heard that a few months after the Battle of Cloud Ascension City, Zhuo Shouqing returned to the Ghost Fang Ancestral Ground. He should not be dead yet.”

“That is good.”

Hearing this, Zuo Qiuming let out a sigh of relief.

In his view, as long as a person was not dead, everything could still be salvaged. However, he was confined in Xianyin and forced to cultivate, completely unable to leave.

After thinking it over, the solution still lay with Wang Yu.

“Fourth Brother...”

“There is no need to say more. As long as my own safety is assured, I will do my best to protect Zhuo Shouqing. You should not place too much hope in this matter.”

Such an answer was naturally given for the sake of Third Brother.

As for what exactly should be done, that was another matter entirely.

After all.

Wang Yu did not think he would have things so easy. There were still many matters waiting for him to handle. By the time he truly freed up his hands, the grass on Zhuo Shouqing grave would already be three feet tall.

At present, Zuo Qiuming naturally agreed with a face full of delight.

The call ended.

Huang Jiu could no longer hold back and began to complain.

“Do not help Zhuo Shouqing anymore. When he attacked Cloud Ascension City, he retreated early as soon as the situation turned unfavorable, abandoning me inside the formation without a second thought.

“If he had held on a bit longer and helped me break that grand formation, even if Lu Chenzhou and that Fu Xiao joined forces, they might not have been able to defeat me. They underestimated the strength of the Pseudo Nascent Soul realm far too much.”

Hearing this made Wang Yu scratch his head. He had not expected there to be such a twist.

Now it was too late to say anything.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Yu simply took out some spirit wine and drank with Huang Jiu, while also instructing the attendants to reserve a table of delicacies from the sect marketplace and have them delivered.

They could drink until dawn, then go look for the Council of Elders.

That entire night was spent listening to Huang Jiu vent his grievances.

Things like misjudging people, being timid and fearful, lacking the courage to stake everything, distrusting him, and so on. Every derogatory term he could think of was hurled at Zhuo Shouqing.

It was clear he had been holding it in for far too long.

Wang Yu also asked about information on Fu Xiao, his commonly used methods, and similar details.

Based on the intelligence Huang Jiu obtained during their fight.

This person was proficient in Five Elements spells, especially skilled in Wood element divine abilities and Yin attribute techniques. He was also adept with blade techniques. His life bound artifact was a blade staff, which was truly rare.

He also carried a large number of talismans for protection. His combat prowess had been forged from the ground up through blade and spear exchanges, making him particularly experienced in this regard.

According to Huang Jiu judgment, in a one on one fight he could defeat Fu Xiao.

However, this assessment was based on the battle conditions of that day. Whether Fu Xiao had any hidden trump cards he had not used was something Huang Jiu did not know.

Telling Wang Yu this could only serve as a reference, not as a decisive basis.

After pouring out all his bitterness.

Dawn was approaching. The two of them circulated their spiritual power to sober up a bit.

Huang Jiu said, “After accompanying you to meet the Zuoqiu clan elders, I will return to Xianyin to live out my remaining years. I do not want to stay in this place even for a moment.”

“That is fine. Hopefully we will meet again someday.”

“We will. I still have several hundred years left in me.”

“Hahaha. Let us go.”

With a major worry resolved, Wang Yu felt noticeably lighter in spirit. However, just as he stepped out the door, he saw one large and one small figure descending together while seated on the back of a Dragon Sparrow.

They were Yu Tangtang and Tantai Chan.

“Why are you here.”

Yu Tangtang looked indignant, hands on her slender waist, chin raised as she said.

“Wang Yu, you left the Blood Abyss without even notifying me. If I had known earlier, I would have come to find you the day before yesterday to play.”

“I still have things to do. Wait for me here for half a day.”

Hearing this only made Yu Tangtang angrier.

Tantai Chan quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.

“Miss Tangtang, it is only half a day. You waited thirty years already, there is no need to rush over this little bit of time.”

“Little Chan really knows how to speak.

“Hmph.”

Yu Tangtang proudly turned her head away from Wang Yu and swaggered inside. She happened to spot Snowjade peeking around near the doorway and immediately cried out excitedly.

“Ah. Little fox. Come quickly into Sister Tangtang arms.”

Rub rub.

The playful figures gradually moved farther away. Huang Jiu tactfully walked ahead for a short distance, not prying into their private conversation.

“Congratulations on forming your Core. Should I be calling you Elder Tantai now.“

Wang Yu stepped forward a few paces and said with a teasing tone.

Indeed.

During the thirty years he spent in the Blood Abyss, Tantai Chan had also formed her Core. With Yu Tangtang connection, even though the Spirit Slave contract had been lifted, that bond of affection still remained.

With her many years of accumulation as a second rank supreme grade alchemist, combined with Yu Tangtang channels, it was not impossible to exchange for a supreme grade Core Formation spiritual item. There was still a decent chance of success.

Her breakthrough to Core Formation was within his expectations.

Furthermore.

After regaining her freedom, Tantai Chan did not leave Yu Tangtang side. She still regarded herself as a maid, but in the end she had recovered her freedom, and her vitality and demeanor were completely different.

Being teased by Wang Yu at this moment, she merely smiled.

“Great Alchemist, when do you plan to teach this concubine alchemy. These thirty years, my alchemy attainment has improved very slowly.”

“No rush.”

With a raised brow, Wang Yu understood what Tantai Chan meant.

His hand grew less honest as it wrapped around her slender waist.

“When refining pills, one must naturally burn incense and bathe first before starting. That way the chances of success increase by a few points.”

“Is that so.”

As they whispered closely, Wang Yu took several deep breaths, then gave her a firm squeeze on the buttocks, feeling the elasticity before speaking.

“Wait here for me. I will be right back.”

Thirty years of pent up fire needed to be properly released.

Without enough water, it simply could not be extinguished.

Tantai Chan only nodded upon hearing this, watching as he and Huang Jiu fled toward the peak of Cold Blood Mountain. She stood there dazed for a long while before finally entering the main hall of the residence to accompany Yu Tangtang in play.

On the way.

Huang Jiu bumped Wang Yu shoulder and waggled his eyebrows.

“Good kid, you have some skills.”

“Senior Huang, do not joke around. This junior is very fired up right now. Let us make it quick.”

“Oh? Very well. This is the perfect chance to see what you’re capable of.”

At that very moment, Elder Zuoqiu suddenly sneezed violently, feeling as though a calamity of blood and light was drawing near.