In the desolate era where many cultivators ascended into an unimaginable realm, the world was thrown into turmoil.

Intense fights happen every day as they all struggle to become the ultimate ruler of the world.

It was only when the profound qi in the world started to decrease because it couldn't supply the amount of spiritual qi that cultivators need.

Thus, after millions of death, they have ceased fighting as they strived to split the sky and ascend to a higher world. A world that can supply their thirst for more power.

However, some were incapable of handling the tribulation to ascend as they remained in this world in the hope that their master would descend back to help them.

Old Ling was that type of cultivator that remained in this world to take care of the herb garden until his master descended back.

"Sigh, enough of my reminiscing, the desolate era is the past already and I have decided to dedicate my life to this herb garden. So, would you accept my condition or you prefer to stay here forever." Old Ling said as he increased his aura.

The air became compressed and breathing became difficult but it was only there for a split second before Old Ling stopped his pressure.

"I'll accept the condition, let's start." Elder Jing said as she got in a position to fight Old Ling even if the chance is slim.

To fight against someone from the desolate era who has many experiences during the chaotic period is akin to a child fighting an adult.

"Haha, you have good enthusiasm in your heart but unfortunately, you can't fight me. Not because I'm looking down on you but the poison in your body will prevent your fighting capability." Old Ling said as he detected the poison embedded in Elder Jing's body.

'Elder Jing is poisoned.' Yang Wei stares at Elder Jing who looks healthy on the outside but she was poisoned.

'Is this the reason why she's so eager to come here to gather herbs and concocting pills to save her life?' Yang Wei wondered in his mind when he found out this secret.

A secret that he would never know if it weren't for Old Ling exposing her in front of him.

"Tch, very unnecessary of you to say that aloud even if you're a senior." Elder Jing said with a glaring expression on her face.

She didn't want anyone to know about her condition and wished to keep everything to herself but everything is ruined now.

"Hoh, my mistakes, I didn't know that little boy was ignorant about your condition. As an apology, I shall let you know a way to cure it." Old Ling stroked his beard as he laughed heartily.

'This old man definitely did it on purpose.' Elder Jing gritted her teeth when she saw his nonchalant attitude but kept her emotion because he knows something that she needed at this moment.

"Senior know the cure for this poison in my body?" Elder Jing said to confirm that she could be cured.

The poison is unknown to her and the best she tried to do was concocting a Middle Sky Grade poison detoxifying pill which is known as the cure for all poison.

However, she wasn't 100 percent sure that it would work and was just gambling since this pill requires extremely rare herbs that could not be found in the market.

Even if it's found, they will be auctioned or sold at a price that she could not afford since many influential people will purchase it with their immense wealth.

"Of course, the poison in your body is most likely from a toxin by Purple Scorpion beasts. They are known for their poison that seeped deep inside a cultivator's body and any Core Formation or below cultivators will die instantly." Old Ling casually explained where Elder Jing poison comes from like it's nothing.

Meanwhile, Yang Wei had a grave expression when he heard all these details since he believed Elder Jing is powerful enough to not get injured casually.

Thinking about the past event when he entered this mystery realm and seeing how sensitive Elder Jing was when she thought he was trying to do something to her.

Yang Wei got the gist of what happened in her past before becoming a sect elder in this third-rate sect.

'Someone tried to violate her by someone she trusted and she escaped successfully but poisoned in the meantime.'

Yang Wei clenched his fist when he finally figured out the picture.

Elder Jing noticed the change in Yang Wei and sigh as he was smart to deduct the situation based on a few hints.

"That's right senior, someone I trusted betrayed me with others and tried to violate me before finishing me off. To escape, I used all my power but I still got poisoned by a dagger while running away. I thought it was just some normal poison but it wasn't."

Elder Jing starts explaining a bit of her past while trying hard to control her emotions. The feeling of being betrayed by someone you trusted your back with is not an easy thing to forget.

Yang Wei at this time held Elder Jing's hand slowly to let her know that her eyesight was not wrong the second time.

"Don't worry Elder Jing, I'm not some ungrateful person that would backstab an ally. That person who betrayed you, let's pay him back tenfold for what he did to you." Yang Wei said solemnly as he held her tightly.

Elder Jing turned her focus to Yang Wei when she felt some warmth in her hand for the first time.

Yang Wei's eye was crystal clear and determined to complete his promise about getting revenge for her.

Although Yang Wei doesn't know why he did this action, his heart is simply telling him to not let this incident slide and have Elder Jing continue to suffer alone.

If it weren't for Elder Jing's help, Yang Wei would still be an outer disciple without any power nor knowledge of most stuff.

It was Elder Jing who gave Yang Wei two techniques that could not be found anywhere and an opportunity to become an alchemist which no one else can accomplish without a proper teacher.

Elder Jing's eye became a bit teary and emotional for not mistaking Yang Wei. 'He is definitely different from most youths and is one who would return his favor.'

"What a beautiful chemistry between you two? Seeing you like that, I thought you became a couple and made love already. However, to cure her poison requires the herbs available here, and the only way to get it is to pass my three tests." Old Ling laughs aloud and interrupts the lovely atmosphere between them.