Liu Da Rong revealed some information that Shen Wang did not know.

Shen Wang's eyes moved: "So, even if you reveal my information to the sect's higher-ups, it won't cause much opposition?"

"More or less, but you must be careful. The Royal Family dislikes anyone being two-faced. Don't let anyone discover the matter you stole back."

Liu Da Rong reminded again.

Shen Wang nodded, "I understand. There's nothing much going on now. I'm going to visit my brother-in-law. Why don't you take me there in case they refuse to see me without knowing my identity."

"Let's go. I've told him about you and Yun Shu."

Liu Da Rong got up and led Shen Wang to Zheng Bingzhong's home.

Zheng Bingzhong had settled down and had a son, now only a few years old. His wife was just an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, unable to support the present Zheng Family, her face full of worry.

Liu Da Rong waved to stop Liu Clan's etiquette: "I brought my disciple to see Bingzhong. You don't need to prepare tea; we will leave soon."

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

Liu Clan took the child aside.

Shen Wang asked, "Are the folks from the Body Refining Pavilion still bullying them?"

"Openly, no. But secretly, as an old man, I can't manage so much."

Liu Da Rong lamented, "You know it's easy to deal with the King Yama, yet the little devils are troublesome. I can't guard them all the time."

"Hmm, got it, consider it as if they're still making things difficult."

Shen Wang nodded, pushed the door, and entered. A person with dark circles and black under the eyes lay on a chair, his expression weak and eyes dim.

Most crucially, his cultivation seemed entirely lost. Without the support of cultivation, his physical condition was even worse, with gray hairs appearing at his temples.

Shen Wang remembered that when Zheng Bingzhong first assessed him, he only appeared weakened. Now, seeing him like this, it was somewhat lamentable.

"Uncle Master."

Zheng Bingzhong attempted to stand and salute.

"Don't move in your condition. Is there a need for formalities between us?"

Liu Da Rong waved his hand, closed the door behind him, and said, "This is the one I've been telling you about, your sister-in-law, Shen Wang!"

Zheng Bingzhong showed a surprised expression, his eyes lighting up, and hurriedly asked, "How is Yun Shu now?"

"Brother-in-law, she is well and has given birth to a child named Lulu."

Shen Wang replied.

"That's good. My biggest worry is her. Fortunately, she has now settled down and found support."

Zheng Bingzhong smiled.

"Brother-in-law, let me check your body."

Shen Wang walked to Zheng Bingzhong's side and reached out to feel his pulse.

His thoughts entered Zheng Bingzhong's body, finding no physical damage but extremely weak blood and energy.

To his surprise, his brother-in-law truly had no cultivation left, and a cold aura was lingering unrelentingly around his brow.

"No need to examine further; your brother-in-law's Divine Soul was tainted by evil energy, severely damaged, and continued to decline. His Divine Soul began to scatter, unable to control his Spiritual Power, which gradually dispersed, leading to his current state."

Liu Da Rong shook his head: "Physical injuries are easier to treat, but damage to the Divine Soul is indeed challenging to address."

"I see."

Shen Wang realized.

Zheng Bingzhong's situation was worse than when his own Dantian was damaged.

At least, when his Dantian was damaged, he could retain some Spiritual Qi cultivation, which made him better off than a regular person. Without accidents, living to a hundred years was no issue.

Now, in Zheng Bingzhong's state, with no cultivation at all, how could he withstand it? The critical point was his Divine Soul continuing to scatter, meaning even if his body was intact, he would still face death.

In his perception, Zheng Bingzhong's Divine Soul strength was now weaker than that of a child.

"Brother-in-law, what did you encounter that could directly attack your Divine Soul?"

Shen Wang was curious.

"Evil Cultivator possessing."

Zheng Bingzhong smiled bitterly: "I encountered it with others while breaking the array of an Ancient Cave Mansion. Didn't expect the cave's owner still had a wisp of lingering soul. Attacked by it, I ended up like this."

Hearing about possession again, Shen Wang couldn't help but think of the Black Death Blade King and nodded, "I understand. I'll do my best to find medicine to help you."

"No need, just take good care of Zheng Yunshu. There's no point in wasting resources on someone like me who's about to die."

Zheng Bingzhong shook his head.

"I must find a way to save your life. You should at least see your nephew and see your own child grow up."

Shen Wang said these words to instill in him a stronger will to live, hoping he could endure a bit longer until he found the medicinal herbs.

Zheng Bingzhong's heart did indeed fill with some hope, saying, "I will try to hold on as long as possible. Bring them to visit if you have time."

"I have here a Spiritual Spring. Have a sip; it should make you feel a bit better."

Shen Wang took out a bottle containing concentrated Spring of Life, obtained by cutting through his family's Spiritual Spring, capable of extending the life of ordinary cultivators.

Though it couldn't fully restore Zheng Bingzhong's Divine Soul damage, it should help him live a bit longer.

"Really, there's no need. You better save it for the children."

Zheng Bingzhong shook his head, reluctant to drink.

"There's plenty left. A sip won't make much difference."

Shen Wang shook his head, flicked his fingers toward the bottle's opening, and a thumb-sized droplet of green liquid floated out, radiating a faint green glow, exuding rich life force.

"The Shen Family's Fountain of Youth?"

Liu Da Rong glanced at it: "Looks pretty good; might be useful."

Shen Wang brought the Spiritual Spring to Zheng Bingzhong's lips.

The latter said nothing more and swallowed it in one gulp.

As the Spiritual Spring entered his stomach, a cool sensation spread from his stomach throughout his body.

The sensation carried rich life energy, making his weak body feel rejuvenated, his face regaining some color.

"Benefiting the body isn't enough; it would be best if it helps the Divine Soul too."

Liu Da Rong stated, having seen such scenes many times before, yet always finding the results minimal since the power couldn't be absorbed by the body without the guidance of the Divine Soul.

He approached Zheng Bingzhong, placing his hand on his forehead, sensing the condition of his Divine Soul,

Zheng Bingzhong closed his eyes, trying to actively absorb this power.

He found his Divine Soul gaining a hint of green radiance, providing his seemingly fragile soul with a touch more resilience.

"Oh, didn't expect it to actually help a bit. Worthy of being the famous Fountain of Youth of its time."

Liu Da Rong noticed the change and exclaimed, "One sip of this Fountain of Youth should let him live at least another half month."

"As long as it works. Keep this bottle. Take a sip every other day to stabilize the Divine Soul."

Shen Wang placed the bottle beside Zheng Bingzhong.

Zheng Bingzhong opened his eyes, saying, "This thing even benefits the Divine Soul, not just an ordinary item. It's life-saving at critical moments; there's no need to give it to me."

"I told you, I have plenty more."

Shen Wang chuckled, "My Shen Family was flattened, and all the Fountain of Youth was taken by me, enough to last for a long time."

"Bingzhong, since your brother-in-law gave it to you, just take it. You need it more now."

Liu Da Rong spoke.

Only then did Zheng Bingzhong accept it, sincerely saying, "Thank you!"

Shen Wang smiled, "You rest well and use this to stabilize your Divine Soul as best you can."

"I will do my best not to waste this Spiritual Spring." Zheng Bingzhong nodded solemnly.

Shen Wang and Liu Da Rong left and returned to the pavilion.

"You're quite generous. Others might not have given such a precious spring water to him."

Liu Da Rong remarked appreciatively. Being someone who valued friendship, seeing his disciple act this way made him gratified.

"It's just a material possession, not something life-threatening."

Shen Wang shook his head. In truth, he could recreate this thing by absorbing the essence of plants and trees into the spring water.

The difference was the life energy in the spring water he formed now might not be as strong.

But as his cultivation improves, he can surely recreate similar items in the future.

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