Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

Xu Fu was astonished to see a white deer appear in the shallow stream. It gracefully waded through the water, carrying the immortal herb that everyone was fighting over in its mouth. The white deer's eyes were clear and deep, as if to say, "This immortal herb should rightfully belong to you."

Upon seeing this, the man in black's eyes flashed with greed and hatred. He tried to break free from Bai Lu's entanglement and rush towards Bai Lu, but Bai Lu held him tightly and he could not escape.

"You villain, you dare to try and steal the immortal herb?" Bai Lu sneered, her swordplay becoming even more ferocious. "Today, I'll show you what I'm capable of!"

The man in black was forced to retreat by Bai Lu, and fear gradually grew in his heart. He knew that he probably wouldn't be able to escape today.

Xu Fu seized the opportunity to approach the white deer and took the immortal herb from its hand. The white deer gently placed the herb in his palm and obediently licked his hand, as if expressing closeness and trust.

"Thank you, Bai Lu," Xu Fu said sincerely. "Have you been secretly protecting me all along?"

The white deer nodded, its eyes gleaming with intelligence. Then it turned and leaped into the shallow stream, disappearing into the murmuring water.

Xu Fu watched the white deer's departing figure, his heart filled with respect and gratitude. He knew that his successful acquisition of the immortal herb was entirely due to the help of the white deer and the maiden Bailu. He resolved to remember this kindness and repay it in the future.

Seeing that Xu Fu had obtained the immortal herb, the man in black became even more agitated and resentful. He tried his best to break free from Bai Lu, but to no avail.

Bai Lu watched the black-clad man struggle and his furious expression, a sense of satisfaction washing over her. She knew these men in black were all there to steal the immortal herb, and she couldn't let them succeed. So she made her swordplay even faster and more ruthless, forcing the black-clad man into a corner with no chance to defend himself.

The man in black finally gave way, and Bai Lu pierced his chest with her sword when he made an opening. He stared wide-eyed at Bai Lu, his face filled with resentment and fear. Then his body went limp, and he collapsed heavily to the ground, lifeless.

The remaining men in black, witnessing this horrific scene, were terrified. They dropped their weapons and knelt before Xu Fu and Bai Lu, begging for mercy: "Please spare our lives! We will never dare to covet the immortal herb again!"

Xu Fu looked at the group of men in black and felt a surge of disgust. He knew these people had come for their own selfish desires, completely disregarding the well-being of the common people. So he said coldly, "Get out! But remember, if you commit any more evil deeds in the future, you will be punished!"

Upon hearing Xu Fu's words, the man in black felt as if he had been granted a pardon and fled the place in a panic. Xu Fu, on the other hand, carefully put away the magic herb and prepared to continue his journey.

Bai Lu watched Xu Fu's retreating figure and took a deep breath. She knew her mission was not yet complete; she had to continue protecting Xu Fu until he safely delivered the immortal herb back to the capital. So she turned and quietly followed in Xu Fu's footsteps…

The two walked one after the other when suddenly a wonderful fragrance wafted towards them. Xu Fu and Bai Lu were both surprised and looked up to see a sea of ​​blooming flowers not far ahead…

Xu Fu gazed in astonishment at the sea of ​​flowers before him. The colorful blossoms shimmered in the sunlight, exuding an intoxicating fragrance. He couldn't help but exclaim, "How beautiful! Could this be a fairyland?"

Although Bailu was also attracted by the beautiful scenery, she still remained wary. She knew that the more beautiful something was, the more dangerous it often was.

"Something's not right here," Bailu warned. "We need to be careful."

Xu Fu nodded in agreement. He took out the immortal herb and was about to move forward when he found that the path ahead had been swallowed up by a sea of ​​flowers, and he could not find his way.

"What should we do?" Xu Fu asked anxiously. "Which way should we go?"

Just then, the white deer suddenly reappeared beside the two of them, its eyes clear and bright, as if it could see through all illusions.

"White Deer!" Xu Fu exclaimed joyfully, "Can you lead us out of this place?"

The white deer nodded slightly, then turned and walked away. Xu Fu and Bai Lu immediately followed. They passed through layers of flowers, following a winding path, the surrounding scenery constantly changing, as if they were in a vast maze…

Fortunately, with the white deer leading the way, they quickly found the exit. The moment they stepped out of the sea of ​​flowers, a vast and boundless plain suddenly opened up before them.

"Finally, we're out of this!" Xu Fu said with a long sigh of relief.

Bai Lu also felt relieved. She looked at Bai Lu gratefully and said, "Thanks to your help, Bai Lu."

The white deer gently shook its head, as if in response: "No need for thanks, it is my duty."

Then it turned and headed into the depths of the wilderness, while Xu Fu and Bai Lu continued their journey to the capital.

In the days that followed, Xu Fu and Bai Lu overcame numerous hardships and finally delivered the magical herb safely to the capital. They presented the herb to the emperor, bringing hope and blessings to all the people.

The legend of the white deer spread throughout the capital, becoming a popular tale. People said that the white deer was the incarnation of a celestial being, and that its arrival was to save the common people.

Whenever someone mentions the white deer, Xu Fu and Bai Lu would exchange a smile, their hearts filled with gratitude and respect. They knew that the white deer had saved their lives and helped them accomplish their mission.

Later, Xu Fu and Bai Lu decided to return to Zhou Mountain to find the white deer, wanting to thank it in person for saving their lives. However, when they arrived at Zhou Mountain, they found that the white deer had already disappeared.

They searched the mountains for a long time but could not find the white deer. In the end, they could only return home disappointed.

Just as they were about to leave Zhou Mountain, they suddenly heard a familiar wolf howl. Turning around, they saw a pack of wolves rushing out of the forest and heading straight for them.

Xu Fu and Bai Lu's hearts tightened, thinking the wolf pack was about to attack again. But when they saw the white wolf among them, so different from the others, they froze in place—

The wolf was pure white, unlike any other wild wolf. It was the white wolf that had once saved their lives!

"White Deer!" Xu Fu and Bai Lu exclaimed in unison.

The white deer wolf slowly approached them, gazing at them with gentle eyes, as if to say, "You've finally come."

It then turned and headed into the depths of the mountains, with Xu Fu and Bai Lu following closely behind without hesitation...

Xu Fu and Bai Lu followed closely in the footsteps of the white deer wolf, venturing deep into the heart of Zhou Mountain. Ancient trees towered among the trees, their dense foliage blocking out the sun, with only scattered slivers of light filtering through. The air was filled with the refreshing fragrance of grass and trees, invigorating the spirit.

After traveling for a while, the white deer wolf suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at them, its eyes sparkling with a lively light. Xu Fu and Bai Lu exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly—the white deer wolf was about to take them somewhere.

"White Deer, where are you taking us?" Xu Fu asked softly.

The white deer wolf nodded and turned to continue leading the way. Xu Fu and Bai Lu exchanged a smile, filled with anticipation and curiosity. (End of Chapter)