Fury Immortal Doctor

Chapter 1674 - 1677: Converging Paths, All Eyes on the Elixir Pill Convention

When the lovely Wenren Meiqiao woke up, she lazily stretched her body, then closed her eyes sluggishly. Yet, happiness filled her lips as she embraced Shen Qiang and nestled her head against his chin. Her hair tickled him, but the jasmine-like fragrance made Shen Qiang, who had long been awake and quietly gazing at the curtain illuminated by the dawn, hug her tighter.After a long while, Wenren Meiqiao lazily opened her beautiful eyes and saw Shen Qiang staring out the window, lost in thought. She couldn't help but pout her pink cherry lips and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek, then spoke coquettishly:

"Hey, why do you look so preoccupied? Are you thinking about Zong Zijin's affairs? Let me tell you, he…"

"Shh!" Shen Qiang chuckled: "Don't talk to me about anything related to Zong Zijin."

Wenren Meiqiao was slightly surprised, then raised an eyebrow and said: "Did Qian Ning make you angry?"

Shen Qiang frowned, and after a moment of silence said: "A bit, but not too seriously, though I feel she's quite rude. Can you guess what she said about me?"

Looking at Shen Qiang with raised eyebrows, Wenren Meiqiao laughed and hugged Shen Qiang, saying: "I bet it wasn't anything nice."

"She said I'm like a monkey dressed in a suit, implying I lack true strength, so the Great Sea Demon wouldn't do any business with me." Shen Qiang looked at the giggling Wenren Meiqiao and said deeply: "Is it really because I'm not strong enough?"

Wenren Meiqiao's beautiful eyes twinkled mischievously as she softly said, "Do you want the truth or a lie?"

Shen Qiang smiled bitterly: "I'm feeling down, and you're still teasing me?"

Wenren Meiqiao's eyes curved with her smile as she said: "Even among immortals, there are differences in strength. In the Cultivation World, super demons like the Three Immortals of Changbai, Shennong Huangshen, and Kunlun Snow Woman, are recognized as truly strong, and they have been famous for a long time."

"A resounding name in the Cultivation World, at least five hundred years old. The reputation, prestige, and strength accumulated over these five hundred years can't be surpassed in just half a year."

"Moreover, the Great Sea Demon is different from earth-based giant demons; he has been famous for nearly ten thousand years and is truly a ten-thousand-year-old demon, with countless water race underlings. Saying he's the true King of Demons makes more cultivators willing to recognize him."

"But no cultivators have ever managed to rule over all demons, so when they finally saw a cultivator make a name, they gave you the title of King of Demons. But as the saying goes, a mountain cannot have two tigers; how do you think those genuine giant demons see you?"

Shen Qiang sighed and said: "A monkey dressed in a suit, a monkey trying to mimic humans."

Wenren Meiqiao's eyes curved with her smile and she said: "Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Remember Sun Wukong when he first emerged from the rock? He too was like a monkey dressed up, but then he did something—he apprenticed himself to learn skills, mastered the seventy-two transformations and somersault cloud, and then wreaked havoc in Heaven, making everyone call him the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, the handsome Monkey King!"

Shen Qiang laughed and said: "It really is about strength, isn't it?"

Wenren Meiqiao giggled, snuggling affectionately against Shen Qiang and said: "That's reality. Whether in the Cultivation World or the human world, if your cultivation isn't enough, if your abilities aren't up to par, if your strength is insufficient, in the presence of strong ones you naturally come up short."

"Talking won't change this. You must work hard to become strong enough, stronger; by then, no one will dare to dismiss anything you say. Otherwise, this situation will keep appearing."

"For instance, having ten thousand dollars puts you above ordinary people, making you count as wealthy, but compared to millionaires, multi-millionaires, or billionaires, you're still just poor."

Seeing Shen Qiang's somewhat dejected expression, Wenren Meiqiao said with a laugh: "So if you truly think you can rule over those ancient demons after cultivating for a year, I think you've bitten off more than you can chew and are clearly going to fail."

Shen Qiang chuckled, but then sighed: "Jinli Qianning is the Great Sea Demon's little daughter; having such a father makes her arrogance somewhat normal. After all, I need something from the Great Sea Demon, so I won't lower myself to argue with her."

"But the Divine Corpse is extremely important. It can decide Qingxuan's fate, and if Qingxuan can be resurrected, Heshenghe's strength will undoubtedly reach another level."

Wenren Meiqiao frowned, remained silent for a moment, then said: "Although those giant demons look down on your title as King of Demons and won't acknowledge you as king, it's not impossible to convince them to recognize your strength if you really wish to."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang's eyes lit up, and he let out a sound, inquiring with his gaze.

"Elixir Pills conference." Wenren Meiqiao said with a very serious expression: "The Great Sea Demon in the deep sea most of his underlings are sea demons. They can buy ordinary medicinal products through trade or exchange treasures from shipwrecks with humans."

"However, in terms of Elixir Pills, the Great Sea Demon and his subordinates find it difficult because traditional old-school cultivators refuse to sell them Elixir Pills, even if they don't go to sea to suppress demons."

"So the Great Sea Demon can only find agents, spending exorbitant prices to buy from cultivators, and usually what they can get are ordinary Elixir Pills. Truly good Elixir Pills are rare for them to acquire, and the Elixir Pills conference is happening next month. I know you're the thirty-third participant in it and received an exceptional spot."

"If you're the one who stands out at the Elixir Pills conference." Wenren Meiqiao's eyes glowed brightly: "Then whether it's the Great Sea Demon or the Great Sea Monster, they'll look at you differently, and by that time, discussing cooperation might not be impossible."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang slightly frowned and said: "Leaving aside Medicine King Valley, the Cultivation World's alchemists with prominent reputations are the Thirty-two Skillful Hands and four Pill Greeners; there are only thirty-six individuals recognized as top alchemists. If the Great Sea Demon truly needs those Elixir Pills, he might have long reached an agreement with one or more of them."

Wenren Meiqiao burst into laughter and said: "What are you thinking? You doubt that making an impressive appearance at the Elixir Pills conference won't necessarily attract the Great Sea Demon? Then you're overthinking it. You must understand, only a rare few can refine truly high-end Elixir Pills; as long as you shine at the Elixir Pills conference, I guarantee you'll have courtesies not only from the Great Sea Demon but also from the sect leaders and various cultivation celebs, assuming you're truly strong in alchemy!"

Shen Qiang smiled, calmly saying: "If it's about realm cultivation or battle, I might barely count as newly entering the ranks of the strong, but if it's about alchemy, there's simply no match."