Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 723

"Nothing important; I was just reminiscing about the past," replied Lou Cheng before motioning for her to sit in his lap. Lan Ling blushed in embarrassment before shaking his head.

"There is no need to be embarrassed; we are married, and there is no one else around," persuaded Lou Cheng with a smile. He liked she was so reserved and easily embarrassed even after so many years; he also liked to challenge her out of her comfort zone.

Lan Ling looked around and checked to see if any servants were nearby. Finally, after hesitating for a few seconds, she sat on his lap and laid her head on his firm chest.

"How was your attempt this time around?" she asked.

"Another failure," replied Lou Cheng with a sigh.

"I wish I could help you," she muttered with some sadness. Lan Ling wanted to help her husband, but her alchemy talent barely allowed her to be an assistant.

"Don't say that. Remember: you are the driving force. Without you, I would have long given up on this pill." Lou Cheng was not lying. After figuring out he might be someone's else pawn, he often contemplated abandoning this recipe and not refining it. After all, he never had any Emperor's dreams or ambitions. So, besides the alchemy achievement of refining this pill, he did not care that much.

However, everything changed after an assassination attempt injured Lan Ling. Lou Cheng realized the importance of strength, brewing a desire for power. He swore to gain the power to protect his loved ones and ensure they could live a long and eternal life.

And the pill is the answer. If he proves the Dao, he can follow in the footsteps of the Yin-Yang Companion Emperor and cultivate the flower into a Yin-Yang Love Flower. If the legends are true, Lou Cheng can allow his wife to also become an Emperor.

Lan Ling smiled as she liked to hear these reassuring words from him. Nevertheless, she still hoped she could directly aid him.

"Don't think about these unnecessary things. Was the news about the Eternal Seed true?" asked Lou Cheng.

"Yes, but by the time our people arrived, someone already took it away."

Lou Cheng groaned. He encountered many problems in preparation for this Proving Dao Pill, one of which was the materials: they were all rare and difficult to find. The Eternal Seed was one of the core materials that he's been searching for for the last 20,000 years.

"Do you know who got their hands on it?"

"Our information is unclear, but there is a high chance it's the Association of Commerce."

"The Eternal Seed is mainly used to extend life, so if it's in their hands, they probably want to have their alchemist refine some potent Life Extending Pill," commented Lou Cheng. "Maybe I can negotiate with them."

He's currently one of the best alchemists in the world. So, the Association might be willing to owe them a debt.

"Huh?" muttered Lou Cheng as he sensed something from his wife. "If you have something to tell me, don't hesitate."

Lan Ling opened her mouth before closing it. She hesitated for a while before saying, "I think it's time you began to rely on the sect's manpower more."

"Absolutely not," he answered immediately and decisively.

"If we had more people looking for the material, we would not be in the situation we are," convinced Lan Ling after biting her lips for determination. She does not like contradicting her husband, but sometimes, she must be tough.

"You should understand the difficulty of gathering these rare and possibly extinct materials. You'll never succeed If you only use your personal power to search; you need the sect's influence and connection to have a remote chance."

"And you should understand my worries," countered Lou Cheng. "That guy impersonated me and infiltrated the sect. I know for a fact he has numerous spies in the sect, watching my every move."

Lan Ling looked at his determined face before looking at the few strings of white hair on the side of his head; she knew they existed not due to lack of lifespan. After all, they were still young and full of vitality.

These white hairs were the result of immense stress and worries. In the past few years, she saw how her husband became increasingly paranoid that he did not even tell their masters about the pill.

"Have you considered coming to an agreement with him?"

"Are you serious?" he asked, wondering what's got into her today.