"At this very moment, an inescapable net has already been cast outside. When you leave Black Blood City, it will be your death day!"
Hearing this, the brothers Yin Ni and Yin Dong couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
It was only then that they truly understood their predicament.
They were already standing at the gates of hell, with only a final push needed to send them tumbling in.
Yin Dong was still flustered, but Yin Ni, at this moment, had grasped all the crucial points of the situation.
...
As the golden-armored man and the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers conversed, a profound silence fell over the scene.
...
At a corner of the Pill Fishing Platform, a group of over a dozen cultivators watched this unfold and immediately cursed aloud.
At this moment, the middle-aged man in the late Foundation Establishment stage, who had encountered the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers earlier, stared with intense anger at the two naive youngsters standing in the center of the platform.
This middle-aged man in the late Foundation Establishment stage stomped his foot hard on the ground and exclaimed loudly, "How can these two brats be so lucky?"
"Not only did they fish out an immortal-grade elixir from the Pill Fishing Platform, but they also gained the favor of the captain of the Enforcement Team."
"With this, all our plans will fall through."
...
"Second Brother? Are these the junior cultivators with no background and at the Qi Refining stage that you spoke of?"
"Damn it! Why is that golden-armored man helping these two kids? Isn't he afraid of incurring the wrath of everyone?"
A female cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, with a clear voice and a pure appearance, asked with dissatisfaction.
The leader of the group of over a dozen cultivators, an elder in the early Core Formation stage, sighed and began to explain, "Qing Ling, you must be careful with your words. That is the Enforcement Captain under one of the eight great feudal lords..."
"If this is overheard by someone with ulterior motives and reported to the Enforcement Team, not only will you die, but all thousand-plus of our clan will perish."
"I think you've been living too comfortably in our Southern County, completely unaware of the dangers you court."
"Where is this place? Is it a place where you can run wild?"
Glancing at his daughter, who had a wronged expression, the Old Patriarch of Java looked regretfully at the two foolish Qi Refining stage cultivators.
The Old Patriarch of Java sighed and stated in an irrefutable tone, "Abandon the plan. These two youngsters are truly blessed with good fortune and great opportunities!"
"Judging by this, they will likely join the biggest power in our Chu Domain."
"What was originally a death warrant, an immortal elixir, has now become a stepping stone. This Enforcement Captain is truly kind."
...
On the Pill Fishing Platform, the expressions of others were also grim.
In such a short period, dozens of factions had set their sights on the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers.
Instantly, the people below gathered in groups of six and eight, whispering to each other, their killing intent clearly visible in their eyes.
Even the most obtuse of the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers noticed that the esteemed seniors below no longer concealed their killing intent. While feeling fortunate, they also secretly broke into a cold sweat.
The Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers could hardly imagine what a terrifying and cruel fate awaited them if they had taken this immortal elixir out, or even the treasures exchanged for it, without the golden-armored man's reminder, if they had simply walked out of Black Blood City...
Or what a terrible, cruel outcome would have awaited them after the auction ended.
"Damn it, these old fossils who have lived for hundreds of years are indeed not merciful."
"It seems that everyone here has their eyes on us brothers."
Thinking of this, a deep look of lingering fear flashed in the eyes of the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers.
Meeting the golden-armored man's slightly amused gaze, Yin Ni and his brother Yin Dong continued to whisper and discuss for a while.
Yin Ni cupped his fists and said, "We, your juniors, are willing to offer this immortal elixir to you, Senior, in exchange for your protection!"
Upon hearing this, the golden-armored man first smiled slightly, then gently shook his head, and with a single hand, cast a spell that delved into the Dan Hai.
The interior of the Dan Hai soon began to tremble.
Facing the confused Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers, the golden-armored man explained, "This matter has significant repercussions, beyond my ability to handle. Therefore, I can only summon the Young Master."
As the golden-armored man's words fell.
Soon, a powerful burst of laughter echoed, and the figure of a young man appeared on the stage.
It turned out that the spell cast by the golden-armored man had awakened Ye Yu, who was originally deep within the restrictions of the Dan Hai.
...
As Ye Yu transformed into a streak of light, he instantly appeared on the Pill Fishing Platform.
His Nascent Soul stage aura was suddenly released, causing everyone present to tremble slightly.
A jolt of shock ran through everyone, and they all adopted a defensive posture.
...
Glancing at the cultivators on the Pill Fishing Platform whose expressions had drastically changed, Ye Yu waved his hand and said.
"Hahaha, fellow daoists, there's no need to be nervous. I'm just here to see if there's anything my subordinates can't handle that requires my intervention."
"Please rest assured, as long as you do not violate our regulations, your actions within Black Blood City are your own freedom, and we will not interfere."
"We will not deliberately act against you for any reason, so please be at ease!"
After hearing this explanation, many cultivators on the Pill Fishing Platform let out a sigh of relief, their tense bodies slightly relaxing.
Others, though their expressions remained impassive and indifferent, also gradually lowered their imposing aura.
The previously tense situation immediately dissipated.
After the golden-armored man explained the situation to Ye Yu, Ye Yu understood what had happened.
Ye Yu nodded and said, "So that's how it is. Truly a pair of lucky youngsters."
"Let me see what grade of immortal elixir it is that could break through the restriction array set by my master..."
Ye Yu's eyes flashed with brilliance, and with a flick of his sleeve, he swept towards the immortal elixir in Yin Ni's hand.
Thus, before everyone's eyes, the moment Ye Yu picked up the immortal elixir, he knew what kind of pill it was.
However, to be sure, he still examined it carefully several times.
At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on Ye Yu.
After all, the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers were ultimately minor figures. If they hadn't fished out an immortal elixir from the Dan Hai, no one present would have paid them any attention.
Finally confirming the identity of the elixir in his hand, Ye Yu looked at the somewhat dazed Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers and couldn't help but sigh.
At this moment, Ye Yu lamented his master's generosity and capriciousness, and at the same time, marveled at the good fortune of these two youngsters.
After a moment of contemplation, Ye Yu met the apprehensive gazes of the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers and said, "Truly a pair of youngsters with heaven-defying luck. Even I am somewhat envious of you!"
...
Looking at everyone's expectant and curious gazes, Ye Yu said, "Actually, everyone's guess was wrong just now. This spiritual elixir is not an immortal elixir of the immortal-grade."
"Because, in the alchemy circles, it is universally acknowledged that elixirs that can be called immortal elixirs are those that can enhance the cultivation of Nascent Soul stage cultivators or above, or provide other beneficial effects."
"And although this spiritual elixir is also extraordinary, from its effects, it cannot be considered an immortal-grade elixir."
"However, the value of this spiritual elixir, in the eyes of most cultivators, is even more precious than an ordinary immortal elixir."
"Because this spiritual elixir is the renowned Embryo Nurturing Pill in the cultivation world."
"As the name suggests, the Embryo Nurturing Pill can assist late-stage peak Core Formation cultivators in the process of shattering their cores and forming their nascent souls, increasing the possibility of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."
As soon as Ye Yu finished speaking, the previously quiet Pill Fishing Platform erupted into chaos.
At this moment, the numerous cultivators on the Pill Fishing Platform looked at the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers, who still hadn't understood what was happening, with emotions far beyond envy, jealousy, and hatred!
At this moment, they wished they could devour these two incredibly lucky youngsters alive!
Even the golden-armored man, who had been standing by with a smile, suddenly changed his expression.
One couldn't tell if he now regretted his earlier kindness in reminding these two youngsters!
After all, the golden-armored man was also at the late Core Formation stage, and his craving for the Embryo Nurturing Pill was far stronger than others.
Looking at the trembling Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers, Ye Yu let out a cold snort, and the noisy environment immediately fell silent.
Only then did Ye Yu speak in a gentle tone, "You two youngsters, it's truly remarkable that you managed to fish out such a grade of spiritual elixir from a Dan Hai containing hundreds of thousands of pills."
"Rest assured, within Black Blood City, we will not let you come to any harm."
"How to handle this spiritual elixir, whether to exchange it or keep it, the two youngsters, you should make your choice!"
"Uh..."
Although due to their background and limited knowledge, they did not grasp the true value of the Embryo Nurturing Pill...
However, even with their somewhat dull personalities, the Yin Ni and Yin Dong brothers were not irredeemably foolish.
After much thought, Yin Ni pulled his brother Yin Dong and bowed respectfully to Ye Yu, saying, "Reporting to Senior, we juniors have no other requests. We are willing to offer this pill to you, Senior, and hope you will take us in!"