CHAPTER 482: LOVE REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ACTION

Chapter 482: Love Requires Immediate Action

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The Ninefold Spring was a type of medicinal pill.

Beyond its obvious functions known to all, it possessed some additional effects.

For instance, it could temporarily enhance the user's overall combat capabilities—this boost was actually designed to prepare for procreation, as only strong paternal or maternal genes could ensure quality offspring.

Moreover, to increase its covert nature, the pill's true effects had a delayed activation.

Meaning one wouldn't feel anything immediately after consumption.

But an item's usage doesn't always have to align perfectly with its intended purpose.

"I have a method guaranteed to help Her Eminence seize the premium Celestial Jade Marrow! It's a newly developed pill of mine called the Raging Qi Pill!" Chen Huaian narrowed his eyes slightly, a mysterious smile curling at his lips. "This pill can temporarily boost a cultivator's combat power!"

To his knowledge, this world lacked such performance-enhancing pills.

However, the Cangyun Realm had plenty of pills that temporarily boosted strength with severe side effects.

"Such a pill truly exists?!" Wang Shouyi's eyes widened like a country bumpkin's. "Wouldn't this allow Ascenders to completely overturn power balances in same-level battles? That's utterly broken!"

"Heh~" Chen Huaian shook his finger with profound mystery. "Others lacking it doesn't mean I don't possess it! Though this pill is newly developed, its side effects remain unclear. Rest assured, they won't harm the body, just..."

He deliberately paused, leaving the sentence hanging.

"This is more than sufficient!" Seeing the intensifying battle between the two powerhouses, Wang Shouyi interjected. "Senior, presenting this pill to Her Eminence to aid her acquisition of the premium Celestial Jade Marrow would be a tremendous merit!"

"Merits matter little to me—I've no interest in such superficialities."

Chen Huaian waved magnanimously, gazing sincerely at Wang Shouyi:

"Brother Wang, having just joined the Kunlun Immortal Palace, despite Her Eminence's favor, our acquaintance remains brief.

Compared to me, you've earned Her Eminence's trust. Presenting the pill through you would avoid unnecessary suspicion."

"How could I steal your credit?" Wang Shouyi shook his head in refusal.

"This could be merit or liability." Chen Huaian sighed. "My intentions are pure—to help Her Eminence secure the jade marrow effortlessly. Yet I fear the side effects might incur her wrath. Ah... had I your familiarity with Her Eminence, I wouldn't hesitate."

Wang Shouyi understood.

Forget merits—the senior feared punishment for the pill's side effects.

Such excessive caution!

If the side effects were harmless and Her Eminence was reasonable, why would she blame him?

Today, Wang Shouyi would prove Her Eminence was no unreasonable leader!

Resolved, he declared: "Then I shall present this pill to Her Eminence."

Chen Huaian gazed at him with deep affection. "You're certain? Taking this pill means no turning back..."

"Absolutely!" Wang Shouyi nodded solemnly. "Though when rewards come, I'll redirect all credit to you!"

"We'll discuss that later." Chen Huaian produced an exquisite brocade box, pressing it into Wang Shouyi's hands. "Go! I believe in you!"

Holding the box, Wang Shouyi detected an invigorating medicinal aroma before even opening it. The fragrance revitalized him, dispelling accumulated fatigue, further convincing him this was a divine pill.

"Senior's prowess is astounding, developing such a miraculous pill..."

Wang Shouyi sighed enviously.

Comparisons breed discontent.

Though talented himself, he paled against this monstrous senior.

Fortunately, the senior now belonged to Kunlun Immortal Palace—had he been from Great Thunder Temple, the suffocating pressure would've been unbearable!

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Watching Wang Shouyi depart, Chen Huaian felt slight remorse.

Though an Ascender, Wang Shouyi had treated him genuinely.

Perhaps they'd become enemies after his identity was exposed, but not yet.

"Ah—! I'm somewhat exploiting Wang Shouyi... Wait, not necessarily!"

He reconsidered—the Ninefold Spring's effects were extraordinarily potent.

The store description stated even fifth-level Void Piercing experts couldn't withstand it.

Given Hua Jin and Monk Faming's mutual animosity, when the effects peaked, Hua Jin would likely prioritize crushing Monk Faming over any romantic notions during her enhanced state.

As the effects intensified, even affecting cognition, Wang Shouyi would become the perfect outlet.

Chen Huaian had an epiphany, smacking his fist. "Ah! Brother Wang, I'm actually doing you a favor!"

He'd long noticed Wang Shouyi's feelings for Hua Jin.

But constrained by disciple status and weak cultivation, Wang Shouyi could only pine silently from the shadows.

Was this right?

Absolutely not!

Love demands bold pursuit!

Affection requires immediate action—wait, wrong script.

Regardless, he'd play matchmaker here.

Once the pill took effect, he'd retreat promptly to avoid becoming Hua Jin's target.

This would both eliminate any peculiar notions Hua Jin might develop and catapult Wang Shouyi to life's peak.

Brilliant!

Absolutely brilliant!

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Chen Huaian found cover to activate the Sect Summoning Token.

Meanwhile, Wang Shouyi carefully approached the central battlefield with the pill.

The two Void Piercing elders battled so fiercely that stray energy could mean instant death.

Facing the chaotic magical bombardment, Wang Shouyi's fear was real.

His courage only extended to peers or slightly stronger opponents.

Fearlessness didn't mean welcoming death, especially such an inglorious demise from collateral damage.

"Senior gave me this chance—I must seize it!"

Steeling himself, he advanced through the magical crossfire.

Finally reaching beneath Hua Jin and Monk Faming's duel.

The two had just finished their third exchange and were now trading insults.

"Amitabha! Hua Jin, you wretched hag, don't push your luck!"

"Faming, you bald donkey! Is this all you've got after centuries of cultivation? Can't live without your Ascension Pillar?"

The faction leaders had shed all pretense over the premium Celestial Jade Marrow.

Spotting his chance, Wang Shouyi shouted upward:

"Her Eminence!"

"I've brought you a pill!"

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