People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

At the original place, after Xiao Ling, Qing Lin and others left, the patrolling female disciples of Yin Valley suddenly became lively and discussed non-stop with chattering.

"That's Master Xiao Ling! I've heard before that he was very young, but I didn't expect that he's even younger than the rumors, and he's so handsome! He's completely different from the impression I have of those eighth-grade alchemists." A chubby-faced female disciple said with stars in her eyes, unconsciously clenching the hilt of the sword in her hand.

"Yes, yes!" The female disciple with twin buns next to him quickly agreed, "I also heard that he broke through to Dou Zong before he was twenty years old. This talent is simply amazing. He is even better than our Senior Sister Ning Yuxi!"

"You said that Master Xiao Ling was personally invited by Senior Sister Ning Yuxi. Could they have any special relationship?" Another female disciple with a melon-seed face blinked her big eyes and guessed curiously.

When the other female disciples heard this, they all nodded, with gossip flashing in their eyes. For a moment, they forgot about the patrol.

"What are you all doing here? Why don't you go on patrol?" Just as the topic of these female disciples was going further and further and seemed to be unstoppable, an old woman appeared from nowhere.

She frowned, her face full of majesty, and her eyes swept through the group of chattering female disciples like lightning. She shouted and scolded loudly, and her voice contained such powerful pressure that the air around them seemed to become solemn.

"Yes!" The female disciples were shocked and panicked, and quickly scattered. In the blink of an eye, the old woman was the only one left, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of the wind could be heard.

"Alas, I don't know what Master Xiao Ling's abilities are. Can he heal the injuries left by the Grand Elder over the years..."

The old woman sighed deeply on the spot. As the sigh faded away, her figure slowly disappeared into the air.

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In the Sound Valley, the sky was as blue as a mirror, and three long rainbows streaked across the sky like meteors, rushing towards the heart of the Sound Valley and the depths of the mountains.

In the long rainbow, there were Xiao Ling and others. With the patrolling female disciples from Yin Valley leading the way, they had a smooth journey.

But in just a dozen minutes, Xiao Ling saw a palace that was different from the surroundings. The palace was elegant and refined, standing in front of him, exuding a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.

The palace was under tight security, with a team of disciples in uniform standing in unison, looking around with sharp eyes. The leader of the guards was wearing armor, looking heroic, his agile figure looked even more capable in the armor, his short hair was neat, his face was stern, and he exuded an aura of inviolability.

There are countless pairs of eyes hidden in the dark, alert to even the slightest movement in all directions, as if no disturbance can escape their eyes.

The woman's delicate body flashed lightly, and her flying route suddenly changed. She rushed down towards the palace below like a flying bird, her posture graceful and neat.

Xiao Ling and the others flashed and followed closely behind him at an unhurried pace. They walked in the air, their sleeves fluttering, and finally landed lightly on the ground.

Xiao Ling looked up at the palace in front of him. It was not very large and was located in a very conventional manner.

However, at a glance, one can see that it is very different from other buildings. The appearance of the temple is extremely exquisite, every carving is delicate and every line is smooth and natural, and its exquisiteness far exceeds that of the surrounding buildings.

Even in this magnificent complex of buildings, it still stands out like the brightest star in the night sky.

The guards here had obviously received the news in advance. When the female disciple brought Xiao Ling and the other two down, they did not move at all and did not try to stop them. There was no surprise in their eyes, but instead a look of respect.

They moved in unison to both sides, making way for the three of them to pass.

The leading female disciple whispered a few words to a guard, who nodded slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes. Then, the female disciple smiled and greeted Xiao Ling and Qing Lin, and walked towards the main gate of the palace.

When Xiao Ling and the other arrived at the entrance of the hall, two guards immediately stepped forward with solemn expressions and their hands firmly placed on the two doors.

Along with the slight creaking sound of the door hinge turning, a melodious piano sound came into my ears like a nimble silk thread.

The sound of the piano seemed to come from the depths of time. When it was soothing, it was like a stream flowing quietly through the mountains and forests, crisp and pleasant, dripping on the soul; when it was exciting, it was like a horse galloping in the wilderness, with waves of hooves, yet without losing its elegant charm, knocking on the resonance deep in the soul and leading people into an ethereal and distant realm.

At the same time, as the air inside the hall circulated, a faint fragrance came to the nose. The fragrance was neither strong nor pungent, but with a faint sandalwood scent, as if it was the charm of years. This fragrance and the sound of the piano complemented each other, making people feel as if they were in a fairyland far away from the world.

As the door was fully opened, the view gradually became clearer, and the scene inside the hall gradually appeared in front of us. The hall did not seem too grand, but every part of it revealed exquisiteness and magnificence.

The walls are hung with exquisite calligraphy and paintings, each of which seems to contain a profound cultural heritage. The floor is paved with shiny marble, carved with exquisite patterns, which is neither too complicated nor monotonous.

Xiao Ling looked in the direction of the piano sound, and saw a woman sitting quietly in the center of the hall, like a beautiful flower blooming beyond this world.

Her hands gently stroked the strings of the zither, as if she had merged with the instrument. Her movements were graceful and smooth, and every note seemed to flow directly from her fingertips, with an indescribable charm.

The woman looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with skin as white as snow. Under the soft light of the hall, her skin shone with the luster of mutton-fat jade, as if water could be squeezed out of her skin.

The delicate facial features are like works of art carefully carved by God, and the eyebrows are like distant black ink ribbons dancing lightly in the mountains. When they are slightly frowned, they seem to contain endless emotions.
Her eyes are like a deep pool, clear and bright with a profound look of having experienced the vicissitudes of life, as if they contain thousands of flowers, and just a glance can deeply attract the soul.

The bridge of her nose is straight and small, like the purest jade peak on the top of a snow-capped mountain; her lips are red without any makeup, like a beautiful rose blooming in spring, and the slightly upturned corners of her mouth carry a faint smile, making people feel like they are bathed in the spring breeze.

Her long hair fell to her waist like black satin, sparkling with a hint of luster. A few strands of hair playfully fell on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of laziness and charm to her.

She just sat there quietly, with a graceful figure and elegant curves, like a fine sculpture. Her lips were slightly raised, and a faint smile gently bloomed on her face, as if the spring breeze blew across the lake, leaving layers of ripples.

She exudes a unique temperament, with both the freshness and refinement of a young girl and the charm and charisma of a mature woman. These two qualities are perfectly integrated in her, forming a deep and charming attraction that makes people involuntarily attracted, as if their eyes are firmly locked and cannot be moved away.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Ling couldn't help but sigh. The beauty of this woman was like the most gorgeous treasure in the world, so beautiful that it was breathtaking. He had seen many beauties, but no one was like the woman in front of him. It seemed that there was an invisible force that could deeply attract people's hearts and souls.

After briefly marveling at the woman's unparalleled beauty, Xiao Ling quickly regained his composure and began to wonder about the depth of this woman. Involuntarily, he released his soul perception to explore something.

With the soul perception of the Great Perfection of the Spirit Realm, Xiao Ling easily detected the woman's cultivation. She was much stronger than five-star Dou Zun like Tang Zhen and Feng Xian, but compared with Xuan Kongzi, she lacked that majestic feeling. According to Xiao Ling's estimation, this woman was probably a high-level Dou Zun of about seven or eight stars.

What was somewhat unexpected to Xiao Ling was that the woman's soul cultivation was also quite solid, at least she had reached the middle stage of the spiritual realm. Among ordinary practitioners, such soul power was already quite strong. As Xiao Ling and others entered, the fingertips of the stunning beauty paused slightly, and the sound of the piano stopped abruptly. She slowly raised her head, her eyes passed through the space of the hall, and fell on Xiao Ling. There was no excessive surprise in her eyes, only a faint scrutiny and a little curiosity.

Her movements were extremely graceful, as if even a simple turn of her head had an indescribable rhythm. She gently lowered her hands, the vibration of the strings gradually subsided, and the entire hall fell into silence.

"I'm sorry for not welcoming you, my distinguished guest. My name is Su Li, and I'm the current master of Yin Valley. Master Xiao Ling, I've heard a lot about you." Her voice was like the sound of nature, clear yet gentle. Every word seemed to be carefully crafted, making people feel relaxed and happy when listening to it.

Her eyes swept over Xiao Ling, Qing Lin and the others one by one, and finally returned to Xiao Ling. She smiled slightly. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and dazzling, making people involuntarily want to get closer.

"I'm Xiao Ling from Xingyun Pavilion. I've come to visit you at the invitation of Miss Ning Yuxi." Xiao Ling said, returning the salute politely. His tone was steady and calm, not seeming humble nor arrogant at all. He smiled and complimented.

"Our Pavilion Master has mentioned Master Su Gu's great name before. He is truly extraordinary and stunning. I am fortunate to meet him today. He is truly extraordinary and amazing."

Seeing this, Qing Lin on the side also hurriedly followed Xiao Ling's actions, slightly bowed, and saluted.

"When I was young, I traveled around the Zhongzhou continent and had the honor of meeting Pavilion Master Feng Xian. At that time, he was already the deputy pavilion master of Xingyun Pavilion. In terms of seniority, he could be considered my elder." Su Li recalled with a smile, a glimmer of nostalgia in her eyes.

"It's a pity that I didn't get to see Senior Yao Zun's elegance back then. Now, Senior Yao Zun's whereabouts are unknown, and his life or death is uncertain. It's really a pity." When Su Li said this, an expression of regret appeared on her face.

Not only is it a pity that a generation of heroes has disappeared, but what is even more regrettable is that if Master Yao had not been missing, Yin Gu could have directly asked him to help refine the elixir.

Back then, Medicine Venerable was also a generous person, easy-going, unlike other alchemists who were arrogant. He was often willing to refine pills for others, so Medicine Venerable had many friends in Zhongzhou and had many followers. If Yin Gu came to him for help, given Medicine Venerable's personality, he would definitely not refuse.

"However, now that Xingyun Pavilion has a peerless genius like you, Master Xiao Ling, who is superior to Medicine Master, I believe that in the near future, Xingyun Pavilion will be able to regain its glory and even surpass its past glory." Su Li said as she turned her gaze to Xiao Ling with a glimmer of expectation in her eyes.

Although they were unable to ask Medicine Master for help, the young master of alchemy in front of them was equally extraordinary. Perhaps he could provide a solution to Yin Gu's current predicament.

Hearing this, Xiao Ling and Qing Lin both felt a little strange, but they did not show any obvious expression.

Xiao Ling's expression did not change, he smiled slightly, looked humble, and said, "Master Su, thank you for your praise. Although I have some talent, I am still far behind Senior Yao Zun.

"Master Xiao Ling is very modest, which is truly the demeanor of a gentleman. However, Master, there is no need to be too modest. It is extraordinary to have achieved such success at such a young age. Su Li nodded slightly, and the expectation in her eyes did not diminish.

After a few brief polite exchanges, Su Li got straight to the point.

"At this point, I won't beat around the bush. I'm sure that girl Ning Yuxi has already told Master Xiao Ling about the general situation. Our Sound Valley's Grand Elder is seriously injured and in critical condition. He urgently needs a medicine called Lingyuan Fuheng Pill to heal his injuries."

"But this pill is extremely complicated to refine, because it requires the use of strange fire, and there are only a handful of alchemists who can refine this pill. Originally, we had made arrangements and planned to hire Master Tang Zhen of Burning Flame Valley and several experienced seventh-grade alchemists to refine it together at any cost."

"Fortunately, Yuxi met Master Xiao Ling by chance when she was out. Master Xiao Ling's alchemy attainments are now well-known throughout the continent, and he has also subdued the strange fire. It is undoubtedly the most ideal choice for the master to refine this key pill."

Xiao Ling nodded solemnly, motioning Su Li to continue, while thinking to himself. What kind of cultivation is the Grand Elder of Yin Valley? The Lord of Yin Valley is already a high-level Dou Zun, so the Grand Elder must be at least at the peak Dou Zun level. If he is such a powerful being, then the seventh-grade high-level elixir should have limited effect on him. Is there something else going on?

Su Li took a deep breath and continued, "Normally, we in Yin Valley should go to Xingyun Pavilion to ask for the elixir in person. This is our proper etiquette. But the situation this time is extremely special. In order to successfully activate the efficacy of Lingyuan Fuheng Pill, we must have the assistance of the strange fire to refine it. And the Grand Elder is seriously injured now and cannot move at all."

"So, we can only feel extremely guilty and trouble Master Xiao Ling to come to our Sound Valley in person. We in Sound Valley will remember the inconvenience this has caused you, and we hope that Master will understand."

As soon as Su Li finished speaking, she slowly stood up, her expression dignified and solemn. She walked steadily to Xiao Ling, squatted lightly, put her right hand on top of her left hand, placed it in front of her, and then bowed gently. Her movements were neat and clean, showing her feminine gentleness.

Her movements were slow and graceful, and every detail was elegant. A few strands of hair fell down in front of her forehead, adding a touch of softness. "For this matter, I will rely on Master Xiao Ling."

Xiao Ling's eyes followed Su Li's movements, and seeing her salute with such a graceful figure, he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration in his heart.

He immediately circulated his Dou Qi, and a gentle yet powerful energy surged out of his body, lifting Su Li up steadily.

Then, Xiao Ling waved his hand, his mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile, and said in a calm and relaxed tone: "Master Suli, you are too polite. Miss Ning Yuxi of Guigu and I have already made an agreement. Now that I have agreed, I will never break my promise."

"Besides, coming to Sound Valley this time is really not a big deal for me. I happened to be in Burning Flame Valley to deal with some things before. Coincidentally, Burning Flame Valley and Sound Valley are not far apart. Coming here can be said to be a trip to enjoy the mountains and rivers, and it didn't take up much of my energy."

Seeing Xiao Ling's calm expression and sincere eyes, Su Li's tight heart relaxed a little. Before this, she was a little nervous. After all, in the eyes of the world, alchemists are mostly arrogant people. People always come to them to ask for pills. If they are asked to condescend to come and refine, many people will be dissatisfied.

This stereotype is deeply rooted in people's minds, which makes Su Li always worried that Xiao Ling will mind it, so she is so polite in her words and actions.

However, at this moment, Xiao Ling's every move and every word made her feel relieved. Just as the rumors said, although Xiao Ling had amazing talent, he did not have the slightest bit of the arrogance of ordinary geniuses. This made her like Xiao Ling even more.

"Master Xiao Ling, you are so considerate. Everyone in Yin Valley will remember this kindness." Su Li bowed again to express her gratitude.

"Valley Master, you are too kind. A doctor should have a kind heart. Although I am not a full-time doctor, as a pharmacist, I should also have the sentiment of saving the world and saving lives." Xiao Ling said with a serious look and a sincere tone.

After a short pause, Xiao Ling frowned slightly and asked with a bit of solemnity: "However, Master Suli, there is one thing I don't understand. Although I don't know the depth of the Grand Elder's cultivation, the seventh-grade elixir should have limited effect on such a strong man. I wonder if the Master can explain this?"

Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Su Li nodded slightly and explained solemnly: "Master Xiao Ling, although this Lingyuan Fuheng Pill is only a seventh-grade high-level pill, it is extremely special and has the potential to be refined into an eighth-grade nine-color pill.

"If the Grand Elder takes the seventh-grade Spiritual Source Restoration Pill, relying on his profound cultivation, he can use the power of the pill to temporarily suppress the injury and prevent it from getting worse within twenty years. But this is only a stopgap measure, just like using a dam to stop a flood. It only provides temporary relief and does not fundamentally solve the problem."

"If we can refine it into an eighth-grade, third-level Spiritual Source Restoration Pill, the situation will be very different. Pills of this quality will have a certain chance of helping the Grand Elder recover from his injuries. Moreover, the better the quality of the pill, the better the recovery effect."

(End of this chapter)