The person who broke his own barrier was found, but Master Danyang couldn't muster any joy. He looked at the remains of Kent Zheng with a complex expression, then kicked it fiercely.<br><br>"I almost treated you like half a son. And this is how you repay me!"<br><br>The entire cave fell silent, leaving only the sound of Master Danyang's heavy breathing.<br><br>This atmosphere lingered for the time it takes two incense sticks to burn. Master Danyang slowly raised his hand and pointed directly at Leo Blaze amidst the crowd. "You, come here and kowtow to the ancestors."<br><br>Leo Blaze hesitated for a moment, but under everyone's gaze, he stepped forward and knelt before the three statues on the wall.<br><br>After completing the Formal Reverence Ceremony, holding three incense sticks, Leo Blaze understood what the other party wanted. "From now on, you will be my Privileged Apprentice!"<br><br>"Yes, Master." At that moment, Leo Blaze was so excited he could barely contain himself. "Finally, this moment has come. Don't worry, Bald Master, I will definitely help you Achieve Eternal Life!"<br><br>"Come with me; I need you to do something," Master Danyang said, carefully cradling the remains of the vase-headed figure in his hands.<br><br>Following Master Danyang, Leo Blaze returned to his previous residence.<br><br>"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~!" The black lines entwined around the stone slab flitted like long snakes and slipped into Master Danyang's sleeves, fully revealing the Sacred Tome to him. "Can you understand what’s written on it?"<br><br>Leo Blaze pretended to scrutinize it carefully before asking with some doubt, "Master, you told me earlier that the Path to Immortality requires the dual cultivation of internal and external Elixirs, right? But there’s nothing about internal Elixirs here."<br><br>"Hmm? What?!" Master Danyang’s expression shifted as he glanced at the nearby vase-headed corpse.<br><br>"It's absolutely true," Leo Blaze asserted firmly.<br><br>Who knows what nonsense the vase concocted before? If he couldn't pick up the conversation, it might expose the truth. Rather than risk that, he chose to confess, opting to overturn the previous narrative.<br><br>Besides, he wasn't fabricating entirely. The Path to Immortality that Master Danyang had mentioned was indeed made up by that vase-headed figure, completely false.<br><br>Of course, what he was about to fabricate wouldn't be true either.<br><br>Master Danyang pondered, his mood shifting. Initially, he resisted believing Leo Blaze, but his suspicious nature led him to find more and more inconsistencies.<br><br>No wonder he hadn't Achieved Eternal Life after all this time. No wonder the girl said the contents of the Sacred Tome would change and couldn't be memorized. That was the essence of the situation.<br><br>"Click~ Bah!" Master Danyang spat a disgusting green phlegm onto the vase-headed figure, then turned to Leo Blaze. "So, what does the Sacred Tome say?"<br><br>"Um... it’s a set of internal techniques. It mentions that in the transition between the old year and the new, combining several external Elixirs during cultivation allows one to intercept the celestial spiritual energy bestowed by the heavens, absorbing it into oneself to Achieve Eternal Life," Leo Blaze said, brows furrowed as he seriously analyzed the stone slab.<br><br>"There are several types of Elixirs mentioned. For example, there's a prescription requiring 2 taels and 4 qian of cinnabar, 1 qian of white lead, 1 tael and 2 qian of arsenic, and... Mr. You? Master, what kind of herb is Mr. You?"<br><br>Master Danyang remained silent, simply watching Leo Blaze. "Child, that little girl could deceive me. You wouldn't deceive me too, would you?"<br><br>Leo Blaze answered with conviction, "Master, this is the method to Achieve Eternal Life. How could I deceive you? I also desire immortality!"<br><br>"Good!" Master Danyang clapped heavily, laughing heartily. "Then this time, we shall Achieve Eternal Life together."<br><br>Leo Blaze's expression froze momentarily, then shifted to one of extreme excitement. "Is this true, Master? Can it really be done? Thank you, Master! Thank you!"<br><br>Master Danyang closely observed his expression. Finding nothing amiss, he nodded knowingly.<br><br>"Yes, no rush with the Elixirs. First, teach me the technique. Once we've mastered it, we'll refine the external Elixir. There's still some time before the new year."<br><br>"Yes, Master!" Leo Blaze then explained a so-called Comprehensive Qi Flow technique to Master Danyang.<br><br>Leo Blaze stayed in Master Danyang's room until late at night before returning.<br><br>Carrying a lantern, he walked through the tunnel, pleased with the progress of his plan. His goal was soon within reach.<br><br>After such long suppression, finally, something good happened.<br><br>When he arrived at the material room, he found the others indeed hadn't slept.<br><br>Seeing Leo Blaze, everyone rushed over, eyes filled with excitement. They understood what today's events signified, having been forewarned by Leo Blaze.<br><br>"Rest assured, with good news from me, you’ll soon be able to return home."<br><br>At these words, many nearly burst into tears, realizing they could finally go home.<br><br>"Senior Brother Lee, you're like a second parent to me! You're a living Bodhisattva!!" A young polio patient with mobility issues knelt excitedly, ready to kowtow to Leo Blaze.<br><br>He seemed to lead by example, prompting others to follow suit.<br><br>After much persuasion, Leo Blaze managed to stop the commotion. "If it weren't for you all at noon, I’d be finished. Shouldn't I be the one kowtowing to you?"<br><br>Once they rose, all were jubilant, celebrating as if it were New Year's.<br><br>Looking at their smiling faces, a warm feeling stirred in Leo Blaze's heart. In this unfamiliar world, these peculiar-looking individuals were his companions.<br><br>"Senior Brother Lee, did I perform well? That Bald Master was fooled completely," Goudan bragged, patting his flat chest.<br><br>"Indeed, you were great. Without your help, Master Danyang wouldn't have let it go so easily."<br><br>While others bombarded Leo Blaze with questions, some worried about other matters.<br><br>"Senior Brother Lee, are you alright? Did he really not trouble you?" Lily White approached, asking with concern.<br><br>Hearing this, Leo Blaze recalled Master Danyang’s proposal to Achieve Eternal Life together and his intent to use Leo as a test subject. He decided it was better not to mention this.<br><br>"He's letting me translate the Sacred Tome's content for him now. I've got nothing to worry about. I'm fine."<br><br>After some casual chatter, Leo Blaze turned serious. "The first day is approaching, and those Mr. Yous will soon return from the market. Let's keep it short. Do you remember any more stories your grandfather told you?"<br><br>He hadn't finished concocting the Elixir of Life from the Sacred Tome.<br><br>Simple cinnabar, a mercury ore, was no longer sufficient. He needed to add other, more sinister elements.<br><br>He hadn't forgotten Master Danyang's strength. He had to ensure the Master's complete demise.)
