Elder Sheep stretched out his hand towards Elder Monkey and said with a grin, “Hand it over.”
Elder Monkey was stunned, “Hand what over?”
“The heaven-level spiritual pill!” Elder Sheep said. “Have you forgotten the bet? You would not be unable to accept losing, would you?”
“Hmph, who cannot accept losing?” Elder Monkey said. Then, he pulled out a wooden box from his sleeve and tossed it to Elder Rabbit.
“This is a mid-grade heaven-level Rejuvenation Pill. After taking it, you can become five hundred years younger,” Elder Monkey said.
Elder Rabbit’s face lit up with delight. Although she was a powerful female demon cultivator who could maintain her appearance unchanged, hearing that she could become five hundred years younger still filled her with joy.
“Thank you,” Elder Rabbit said gratefully.
Elder Monkey replied, “You do not need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank Old Sheep. I lost the bet to him. A bet is a bet.”
Elder Rabbit threw a flirtatious glance at Elder Sheep, as if saying, you old rascal, I will reward you tonight.
Elder Sheep smiled and said, “I remember a certain fellow also said that if Brother Ye could obtain a heaven-level anomalous flame, he would go eat shit…”
“Shut up,” Elder Monkey’s face flushed red.
Hearing their conversation, the other elders looked curious.
“Old Sheep, what is going on?” Elder Bear asked.
Elder Sheep briefly explained the betting matter. Of course, regarding Elder Chicken, Elder Sheep had not yet mentioned it when Elder Monkey sternly stopped him with a glare.
After hearing it, Elder Ox patted Elder Monkey on the shoulder and said, “Old Monkey, why did you bet with Old Sheep?”
“Although the Sovereign praises you as cunning as a monkey, think about it. Over the years, Old Sheep has assisted the Sovereign and Elder Bear in managing demon race affairs impeccably. His mind is profound. Without some certainty, would he bet with you?”
“However, losing is losing. We are all brothers. There is no shame in it.”
Truthfully, hearing these words still touched Elder Monkey.
“Old Ox, thank you…”
Before Elder Monkey could finish, Elder Ox continued, “Old Monkey, after all, we have lived to this age and are elders. Since you lost, you should honour the bet and fulfil your promise.”
“Whose shit are you planning to eat?”
“If not, shall I pull one out for you right now?”
The scene erupted in laughter.
“Get lost,” Elder Monkey cursed loudly. Immediately afterwards, Elder Monkey suddenly exclaimed, “This is bad. Without the suppression of the Emperor-level anomalous flame, the other anomalous flames will surely riot.”
As expected.
Just as Elder Monkey finished speaking, all the other anomalous flames in the valley soared into the sky, like clouds of various colours, illuminating the night as bright as day.
At the same time, scorching heat spread across more than half the demon race territory.
“Elder Bear, quickly lead the demon race citizens to evacuate. If we are late, it will be too late… holy crap!” Elder Monkey suddenly cried out in shock. He saw the more than nine hundred anomalous flames swarming towards Ye Qiu.
In the blink of an eye, all the anomalous flames drilled into the Qiankun bag, while Ye Qiu remained completely unharmed.
As for the scorching heat between heaven and earth, not a trace could be felt anymore.
“Heavens, Ye Changsheng subdued all the anomalous flames?” Elder Monkey was dumbfounded. “Is he still human?”
The other elders were also tongue-tied.
Seeing this scene, the little white fox’s face bloomed with a brilliant smile, stunningly beautiful.
…
Inside the valley.
Ye Qiu closed his eyes and sensed for a good while before opening them, a smile on his lips.
“Although it took quite some time and I endured immense suffering, obtaining so many anomalous flames made this trip worthwhile.”
Others did not know how much torment Ye Qiu had truly endured, but Ye Qiu himself knew. Over these thirty days, to subdue the Emperor-level anomalous flame, he had teetered on the brink of life and death time and again.
In the end, it was with the help of the golden coffin’s power that the Emperor-level anomalous flame fully submitted.
What he had not expected was that after the Emperor-level anomalous flame submitted, the other anomalous flames followed suit.
“Nine hundred and ninety-eight anomalous flames. With them, I will surely become the supreme alchemist in the future.”
Ye Qiu’s face was full of confidence. Then he thought inwardly, “Such a huge commotion should have alerted Elder Monkey, right?”
“He must be so shocked his eyeballs nearly popped out.”
“I wonder if he bet with Elder Sheep?”
Ye Qiu glanced at the valley and murmured, “Thank you.”
These three words were for the golden coffin. Without its assistance, not only would he not have obtained so many anomalous flames, he would have long perished.
Ye Qiu turned around and instantly spotted the little white fox and the group of elders.
“Yo, everyone is here?”
Ye Qiu used his movement technique to cover a hundred li in one step, quickly arriving before the little white fox and the others. Seeing the elders staring at him as if he were a monster, he smiled and said, “Why are you all looking at me like that? Never seen a handsome man before?”
“Pfft,” the little white fox covered her mouth and laughed delicately. Her figure curved dramatically, breathtakingly alluring.
The demon race elders snapped back to their senses.
“Brother Ye, in the past, apart from the Sovereign and Elder Bear, I, Old Sheep, admired no one. Today, I admire you. You are simply a monster,” Elder Sheep said with a face full of worship.
Elder Monkey stepped forward two paces, staring fixedly at Ye Qiu as he asked, “How exactly did you do it?”
“I have been in that valley before. With your cultivation, you simply could not reach the deepest core position.”
“What method did you use to subdue the Emperor-level anomalous flame?”
Ye Qiu smiled and said, “You might not believe it if I told you. That Emperor-level anomalous flame saw how handsome I am, so it willingly followed me.”
“Really?” Elder Monkey furrowed his brows and murmured, “Could anomalous flames be divided into male and female?”
At these words, everyone burst into laughter again.
“Ye Changsheng, congratulations,” the little white fox said with a smile.
“Thank you,” Ye Qiu replied. “If you had not brought me to the demon race, I would not have obtained so many anomalous flames.”
“However, the one to thank most is Elder Monkey. If not for him, I would not have such a great harvest.”
“By the way, Elder Monkey, the thirty days are not up yet, right?”
“Not yet,” Elder Sheep said. “There is still more than an hour left until the agreed thirty days.”
“That is good,” Ye Qiu asked. “Elder Monkey, does this count as me passing this stage?”
“You passed,” Elder Monkey said with a stern face. “Ye Changsheng, although you obtained the Emperor-level anomalous flame, this elder still must remind you not to become arrogant or complacent.”
“The path of alchemy is vast and profound. You must proceed one steady step at a time.”
Ye Qiu bowed to Elder Monkey and said, “Thank you for Elder Monkey’s reminder.”
“Elder Monkey, is the next step alchemy?”
Elder Monkey nodded slightly and said, “Before alchemy, you still need a pill furnace.”
“A good pill furnace can allow an alchemist to work with ease and achieve twice the result with half the effort.”
“Come, I have many pill furnaces at my place. I will take you to choose one.”
“Sovereign, fellow elders, why not come along as well and watch Ye Changsheng refine pills?”
“Sounds good,” the little white fox agreed readily.
At once, they headed straight for the palace where Elder Monkey resided.
