Facing the incoming attack, Ye Chen threw several small fire talismans and several other talismans toward the approaching swarm of insects. Explosion after explosion occurred, however, Ye Chen absolutely couldn't feel relieved, because after several explosions stopped, the swarm of insects wasn't injured at all. Whether grasshoppers, bees, or whatever insects they were, they seemed immune to talisman attacks. "Are these spiritual insects?" Ye Chen murmured and finally protected himself with the White Jade Bowl. At the same time, he could only use the sword in his hand to fight against the swarm of insects. But he knew that would be very difficult, so he immediately thought of something else. "My insects are insects I've raised for years by feeding them human flesh. You who are merely eleventh-level Qi Refinement, can you defeat them?" The robed man on the other side spoke again and sneered when seeing Ye Chen's efforts. Of course, Ye Chen didn't think he could defeat all those i

"Blood Red Mushroom? Isn't that one of the main ingredients for making Blood Essence Pill?" Li Yan, who hadn't spoken from the beginning, suddenly said with an excited expression. "That mushroom is indeed the main ingredient for making Blood Essence Pill," Ye Chen nodded and added, "If I'm not mistaken, by drinking Blood Essence Pill before attempting to establish foundation, it could allow practitioners to have a ten percent better breakthrough chance. It seems the geniuses from the Beggar Alliance are very fortunate." Li Yan, Fang Huan, and everyone immediately smiled upon hearing Ye Chen's introduction, because after all, they also knew the efficacy of Blood Essence Pill. Fundamentally, before grand perfection Qi Refinement practitioners would establish their foundation, they had to cleanse their entire body and soul. Whether it was impurities accumulated in the body or disturbing thoughts, a practitioner had to be free from all of that to be able to establish foundation more sm

Watching the battle in silence, Ye Chen's brow furrowed deeper as he observed that the fight had truly reached a stalemate. Not because Dong Shi and Kong Ji were particularly powerful, but because Li Yan — despite her superiority in both spiritual strength and magical treasures — had no intention of killing her opponents. In fact, the woman who was clearly lacking in combat experience was actually beginning to suffer for it. Fang Huan's group was faring no better, with several members already sustaining injuries. "Seriously?" The sight left Ye Chen at a loss. He had never imagined their naivety and foolishness ran this deep. Possessing strength and every advantage, yet having absolutely no intention of using them. Did they plan to drag the fight out indefinitely without the will to kill? Hoping that once their opponents tired, the battle would simply end on its own? How absurd! With a mindset l

Having no desire to argue, Ye Chen simply turned to Li Yan with a measured look and finally spoke. "I actually like their suggestion about leaving your group — but on one condition: you remove the poison from my body first." When Fang Huan and the others heard those words, their eyes lit up immediately and they nodded eagerly toward Li Yan. "Absolutely not!" But Li Yan refused outright. "I won't let you go until we reach our destination!" "Senior Sister Li Yan," Fang Huan spoke up the moment he heard the refusal, "it would be better to just let him go! He's dangerous! Who knows what might happen later if—" "Silence!" Li Yan's unusually cold words immediately stopped Fang Huan and the others from pressing further. After everything that had just transpired, it seemed her perspective had shifted at least somewhat — evident in the way she began to explain. "The plan remains the same. You will lead the way to the place I have prepared. Once everything is settled, I will release you. W

"This is indeed the place my master pointed out." Li Yan nodded, her gaze drifting across the dozens of herbs and Tianling fruits growing on the island. "Look at those Tianling fruits — they're all fully ripened. This must be it. We've made it. With this, we're only missing two of the other main ingredients." As Li Yan spoke, several of those behind her were visibly thrilled. Their eyes lit up at the sight of the abundant spiritual herbs blanketing the island, along with the Tianling fruit trees and what appeared to be several peach trees as well. With so many medicinal plants in one place, their faces flushed with excitement — and all the more so when they realized there wasn't just one Tianling Tree, but two or more. "We're rich! We're actually rich!" "What are we waiting for, let's go grab everything!" Two of the more eager disciples immediately rushed toward the island on their flying treasures. Ye Chen's expression shifted at once, and he moved to stop them. "Wait a moment