Dashing Student Chapter 1423: Rescue Plan

Concealed within the shadows not far from the mountain cave, Chen Nan fixed his gaze upon the entrance.

Due to the presence of formidable Ghost Clan members on guard, he refrained from approaching too closely, uncertain if they possessed specialized methods for detection.

Rushing in and alerting them would undoubtedly prove detrimental to his objectives.

Before long, figures from the Ghost Clan emerged from the cave, their stomachs notably distended as if they had just partaken in a substantial meal. After brief exchanges with the sentries at the opening, they departed.

After a period of thoughtful consideration, Chen Nan turned and began his descent down the mountain, rejoining Divine Calculator and Yuan Sensen.

"What is the situation?" Yuan Sensen inquired with palpable urgency.

Chen Nan let out a sigh, shaking his head. "The Demon Clan is indeed trapped within a cave, but the exterior is heavily guarded by strong Ghost Clan members, making their rescue an exceptionally challenging endeavor."

"Is there truly no way?" Yuan Sensen's countenance grew somber, her expression suggesting she was on the verge of tears.

"I merely stated it was difficult, not impossible," Chen Nan replied with a helpless shake of his head. "Henceforth, I require your complete cooperation."

"We must act swiftly. Granny Qian met her demise at my hands, and once the Ghost Clan awakens, they will undoubtedly realize her absence. We have approximately three hours before they stir."

During his time in the city, Chen Nan had familiarized himself with the Ghost Clan's patterns of behavior. Though the concepts of day and night were absent, they maintained periods of rest, during which they remained inactive.

Granny Qian venturing out for Essence Energy was an occurrence readily explained by this understanding.

"Then, what must we do?" Yuan Sensen asked eagerly, unwilling to relinquish hope as long as even a sliver remained.

Chen Nan commenced detailing his strategy: "Your Demon Clan's cultivation levels have likely been sealed, and the daily siphoning of Essence Energy surely leaves you depleted. Simply rescuing them will not suffice; we must temporarily alleviate their weakened state to afford them a fighting chance against the Ghost Clan."

"Fortuitously, I possess some Spiritual Medicine which can be refined into 'Essence Pills' to replenish Essence Energy, and also 'Bursting Qi Pills' to temporarily restore them to peak condition."

"Excellent! This way, we can confront the Ghost Clan!" Divine Calculator exclaimed with enthusiasm.

Chen Nan, however, responded with a solemn shake of his head. "No, I explain this so you comprehend; even if we succeed in rescuing the Demon Clan, the available time will be exceedingly limited."

"Therefore, after their rescue, our primary objective must not be to engage the Ghost Clan, but to effect our escape!"

"I understand. I shall convey these crucial points to the elders of the Demon Clan," Yuan Sensen replied promptly.

Divine Calculator let out a sigh. "Alas, I had hoped we might exact our revenge, but it appears our course of action must be flight."

To reorient his perspective, Chen Nan stated sternly, "We have only witnessed Fengdu City; can you definitively assert that all Ghost Clan members are confined within its limits?"

"There might be additional Ghost Clan members who do not reside within the city. Consequently, even after escaping Fengdu City, we cannot afford to lower our guard."

Divine Calculator, acknowledging the gravity of the situation, nodded in firm agreement.

"Very well. Next, I shall refine the necessary elixirs. Following that, I will draw away the Ghost Clan guards from the cave, allowing you to enter and conduct the rescue."

"At that juncture, you must dispatch someone to aid me; my life will then rest in the hands of your Demon Clan."

These words were directed at Yuan Sensen, as the task of luring away the Ghost Clan was fraught with extreme peril, potentially attracting more Ghost Clan members or even the Ghost King.

Should the Demon Clan decline to offer assistance, he would genuinely be at their mercy.

Divine Calculator placed a hand on Chen Nan's shoulder and chuckled. "Fear not, with the Daoist here; he possesses great righteousness."

"Is that so?" Chen Nan cast him a sidelong glance. "Do you not recall who intended to flee alone subsequent to the Demon Ancestor's awakening?"

Divine Calculator clearly remembered, awkwardly scratching his head. "Hehe, but I ultimately brought you along, did I not? Regardless of the process, simply consider the outcome!"

"Sigh." Chen Nan offered a wry smile, directly producing the Heavy Mountain Pill Furnace, and commenced the alchemy process.

Both the Essence Pill and Bursting Qi Pill were seventh-grade elixirs, presenting virtually no challenge for Chen Nan. The Spiritual Medicine he carried proved exceptionally useful at this moment.

While Chen Nan diligently refined the elixirs, Divine Calculator and Yuan Sensen maintained their vigil. However, Divine Calculator was utterly astonished by Chen Nan's technique and the astonishing speed of his crafting, his jaw nearly hitting the ground.

"Your alchemy skills are truly remarkable! My word, the Daoist is witnessing someone refine pills with such ease for the very first time!"

Chen Nan responded with a smile, recalling his days at the Qingshan Sect, where the pace of alchemy directly translated to earnings and was a skill honed during that period.

His mastery of alchemy was naturally superior, possessing four kinds of Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, a treasure that others would covet, while he had it in abundance.

Regardless of which mystical flame a Spiritual Medicine required, he could precisely match it, naturally accelerating his refining process.

Though Chen Nan's alchemy was swift, each batch still commanded a duration of thirty minutes, and the maximum yield was twelve elixirs, that is, if perfect execution was achieved.

With the clock relentlessly ticking, Chen Nan ultimately finalized three batches of Essence Pills and three batches of Bursting Qi Pills, equipping thirty-six members of the Demon Clan with the temporary might needed to confront the Ghost Clan.

"Remember, the elixirs must first be administered to the Demon King and the Great Saint, followed by the Great Demons!"

After entrusting the elixirs to Yuan Sensen, Chen Nan massaged his temples. He then turned his gaze towards the distant mountain summit, his voice tinged with unwavering resolve.

"Our success in escaping Fengdu City rests solely upon our own efforts!"

...

Perched atop the mountain peak, a handful of formidable Ghost Clan members languished in boredom, their yawns echoing through the air.

Despite their formidable physiques and near-immortality within Fengdu City, their ingrained habits mirrored those of ordinary beings, necessitating sustenance and rest throughout the day.

This distinction sets the Ghost Clan apart from other races.

"Alas, I say these Demons are hardly worth the surveillance; their cultivation is sealed, so what threat do they pose of escape?"

One Ghost Clan member grumbled, explaining that mere observation without the prospect of consumption was akin to enduring torture.

Another Ghost Clan member sighed, lamenting, "It is your own failing in restraint that led us to devour the Demons' Essence Energy, almost depleting them entirely; hence our punishment to guard this place."

The complaining Ghost Clan member chuckled, reminiscing, "It has been an age since any living being ventured this way; I had nearly forgotten the taste of living Essence Energy, my restraint simply crumbled at that moment."

Several Ghost Clan members engaged in lighthearted discourse, regarding their duty of guarding the cave as insignificant, considering this domain to be Fengdu City, the very stronghold of their Ghost Clan!

However, the Ghost Clan members remained oblivious as a shadow, propelled by a formidable killing intent, stealthily converged upon them from afar.

Concealed within the encroaching darkness was a virulent murderous aura!