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Chapter 177: Gao Shou's Decision
Half a month later, Sun Zhe left this place with Jingjing, but his strength had not fully recovered. It was not just that his cultivation had not completely returned; the injuries to his body had also not healed entirely. According to Sun Zhe's estimation, he would not be able to engage in combat for at least another month.
Upon careful calculation, he realized that he had stayed here for more than half a month. Adding the time taken for the round trip to Xuan Prefecture, it had been about two months since the Selection Trial at Thunder Temple. Sun Zhe only had one month left. Although it felt a bit urgent, it was still sufficient for him.
This journey was perilous, but reflecting on his gains, Sun Zhe felt it was worth it. At the very least, he had found the antidote to save Gao Jing, and Jingjing had also grown stronger and could now speak. Looking at the shadowy figure behind him, Sun Zhe's satisfaction deepened.
During this half-month period, Sun Zhe did not focus entirely on recovering his cultivation. Instead, he utilized the Yin Vein beneath the Cave to refine the Yin Huai Iron Corpse. With Yin Yu Zhen Ren's formidable strength, he was definitely a master above Thunder Emperor level. Although his cultivation had declined, his powerful physique remained unchanged and met the requirements. While the Yin Vein could not compare to Extreme Yin Land, it was still barely adequate; however, he lacked some other materials needed for refining the Yin Huai Iron Corpse.
Sun Zhe could not afford to be too picky given the limited conditions. If something was truly unavailable, he would find substitutes. Thanks to the Ethereal Ring left by Yin Yu Zhen Ren, after half a month, he managed to refine a Yin Huai Iron Corpse as described in the Reanimation Technique.
Of course, refining the Yin Huai Iron Corpse could not be accomplished overnight. Sun Zhe estimated that it would take at least a year of continuous refinement to push the strength of this Yin Huai Iron Corpse to its peak; currently, it barely reached Thunder Lord Pinnacle level. The subsequent refinement did not require him to stay in this Yin Vein anymore; instead, he needed to incorporate some materials into its body to forge the Yin Huai Iron Corpse into something even more formidable, thus truly achieving the status of an iron corpse.
The ability to conceal itself was one of the gifts of this Yin Huai Iron Corpse and also what pleased Sun Zhe most. Even now, without careful inspection from Jingjing, who shared a mental connection with Sun Zhe, it would be difficult to detect the presence of this Yin Huai Iron Corpse. This demonstrated how strong its concealment effect was.
In the future, he could carry this Yin Huai Iron Corpse with him. After a year of refining it to reach late-stage Thunder Lord level, he would no longer find himself in such a dire situation as before. Even if he couldn't win in battle, at least he would have a powerful bodyguard to shield him from opponents and allow him to escape.
Thinking of this, Sun Zhe couldn't help but show a hint of smugness. Perhaps no one could have imagined that the renowned Yin Yu Zhen Ren on the continent would be refined by him into a Reanimation Technique and become a powerful talisman for Sun Zhe.
Despite these thoughts, his pace did not slow down in the slightest. Relying on his Flying Technique speed, he hurried toward Gao Shou's residence. Having been away for over half a month, he wondered if Gao's siblings had left.
...
Inside Gao Family Residence, Yong Han and another fellow squatted in a corner with their eyes fixed on Gao Shou standing in the courtyard. It was unclear what they were thinking. Beside Gao Shou stood a girl around fifteen or sixteen years old—his younger sister Gao Jing—who had already regained consciousness.
However, Gao Jing had shed her previous sickly appearance marked by Death Qi. Although her complexion remained pale, it accentuated her delicate features even more. She wore an old white pleated dress that made her look like a fallen noble princess; despite her young age, she already showed signs of becoming an extraordinary beauty.
"Brother, will Brother Sun really come back? What if he didn't find the antidote and has already left?"
Looking at her brother, who had been waiting in the courtyard for over ten minutes, a hint of heartache flashed in Gao Jing's eyes. Although others saw Gao Shou as a good-for-nothing rogue who would do anything for a quick gain, in her mind, he would always be the caring and loving older brother. She understood that everything Gao Shou did was for her sake.
"Jing, what are you saying! Father taught us to be grateful and to repay kindness while he was still alive. Brother Sun is not only my savior but also yours. How can you say such things about him?"
Gao Shou's expression changed, and he immediately withdrew his gaze from the distance, speaking to Gao Jing in a low voice.
"But... but..."
Perhaps she hadn't expected Gao Shou to respond so sternly, and Gao Jing's voice faltered as tears welled up in her bright eyes.
"Sigh... It's my fault, Jing. Don't blame your brother. Brother Sun might have been delayed by something; he wouldn't forget about us..." Seeing Gao Jing's pitiful appearance, Gao Shou sighed heavily, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes as he tried to comfort her.
In truth, he understood Gao Jing's worries all too well. Sun Zhe had no familial ties with them; why would he go through so much trouble to save his sister? The fact that he managed to wake Gao Jing was already a great favor. Now that he hadn't shown up after such a long time, it was indeed concerning, especially since he hadn't offered any rewards or promises in return.
"Big brother, I understand. I'll wait with you; Brother Sun will definitely come back."
Upon hearing Gao Shou's words, Gao Jing immediately wiped the sadness off her face and smiled sweetly, standing beside Gao Shou and speaking softly.
Seeing Gao Jing's gentle and considerate demeanor made Gao Shou's heart tremble inexplicably. Memories of the two siblings relying on each other flooded back to him. A sense of determination flashed in his eyes as he silently vowed,
"Jing, your brother won't let you die. Just three more minutes; if Brother Sun doesn't return by then, I will go find him myself. I absolutely won't let you face this alone!"
"What's this? Is Brother Gao waiting for me?"
Suddenly, a cold voice rang out. Before the Gao siblings could react, a white figure appeared before them, standing quietly in the courtyard with a cute pink bird perched on its shoulder. Who else could it be but Sun Zhe?
"It seems that Sister Gao is looking quite well; I've already obtained the antidote."
Sun Zhe looked at the two with a faint smile. With a flick of his right hand, a blue circular core suddenly appeared in his palm, which was the inner core of the Evil Demon Tree.
“Brother Sun, I…”
Seeing Sun Zhe unhesitatingly take out the antidote, a wave of guilt surged within Gao Shou. He felt remorse for doubting someone who had worked so hard for him and his sister. Gao Shou opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words.
“Heh heh, Brother Gao, don’t mention it. It’s my fault for making you wait so long; I truly apologize.” Before Gao Shou could say anything, Sun Zhe spoke first. As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of Purple Lightning erupted from his palm, illuminating the entire courtyard with its dazzling light.
Gao Shou was fine; after all, he was also a Thunder Master Level Cultivator. However, Gao Jing and her companions, Yuan and Han, had never witnessed such a spectacle. To them, it seemed like divine magic. Their eyes widened in shock as they stared at the scene.
Under Sun Zhe's control, the inner core of the Evil Demon Tree was instantly enveloped by Thunder Power, transforming into a mass of green liquid in the blink of an eye. With a motion of his right hand, the melted green liquid quickly split apart and soon turned into numerous green pills, while the flickering Thunder Power dissipated.
Casually taking out a white porcelain bottle, he filled it with dozens of pills and handed it to Gao Shou, smiling as he said,
“Give her one of these green pills each time; the poison in her body will naturally be cured. If she can cultivate as well, that would be even better. With the medicinal power of this inner core, she can directly establish her foundation as a Cultivator, which will greatly benefit her future cultivation. Since the matter is resolved, I won’t linger here any longer; I’ll take my leave.”
The inner core of the Evil Demon Tree, reaching the peak of the third stage, would be considered a Rare Treasure by most people, yet Sun Zhe showed no concern for it. As soon as he finished speaking, he began to walk away into the distance.
“Brother Sun…” Gao Shou immediately reached out to call him back.
“Heh heh, you don’t need to keep me here. I hope that when we meet next time, we can have a good competition.”
“Brother Sun, thank you.”
At this moment, Gao Jing finally snapped out of her daze from Sun Zhe’s astonishing display. Seeing that he was about to leave, she quickly stepped forward, her fair hands cupped around her mouth as she called out sweetly to Sun Zhe.
Sun Zhe smiled broadly without turning back and replied calmly,
"Don't thank me; if you must, thank your good brother." As soon as the words fell, Sun Zhe's figure instantly vanished from the spot and flew away into the distance. He had no time to waste; returning to the Nine Continents Mainland was his top priority, and nothing could obstruct him.
"Brother, it was Jing who misunderstood Brother Sun; he is a good person."
Watching the gradually disappearing figure, Gao Jing felt a surge of gratitude in her eyes. She understood that if it weren't for Sun Zhe, she might never have awakened.
"Yes, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a fountain of gratitude. We must repay Brother Sun's great kindness."
"But Brother Sun..."
At this point, Gao Jing's mind recalled the incredible scene that Sun Zhe had just demonstrated. Even she, who was not very bright, understood that Sun Zhe was definitely a highly skilled Cultivator. Such an extraordinary person would not need her help.
"Don't be discouraged... From now on, we must practice diligently. Once we are ready, we will set out. We must join the Thunder Temple; only by joining the Thunder Temple can we have a chance to rise and repay Brother Sun's great kindness."
Looking at the somewhat hesitant Gao Jing, Gao Shou's eyes shone with an unprecedented determination. As far as he knew, the most powerful Sect on Thunder Continent was the Thunder Temple.
"We want to go too!"
The two youthful voices shouted in unison as Yong and Han stepped forward.
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