A god-level alchemist, starting by manually crafting forbidden pills.

Luo Fan focused his mind and probed the Battle Soul Stone with his divine sense, appearing in a vast space.

As he arrived, a phantom emanating a chilling demonic aura appeared before him.

Luo Fan's sword moved with him, transforming into a streak of light that pierced straight at the sinister demonic figure.

The demonic figure raised its hand and waved, and the black mist in the sky condensed into a giant hand.

boom!

The sword energy collided with the black hand, causing the void to tremble.

Luo Fan felt a chilling force travel along the sword, making his hands go numb.

"So strong!"

Although this Mo Chen was merely a phantom at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, his combat awareness and mastery of supernatural abilities far surpassed those of others at the same level.

"Return of Ten Thousand Swords to Their Origin, First Form: Sword Rise!"

Luo Fan activated the Myriad Swords Return to Origin Heart Method, and countless fine sword energies burst forth from the acupoints all over his body.

Hundreds of sword energies formed an array behind him.

"go!"

Luo Fan extended his sword finger, unleashing hundreds of sword energies like rain, sweeping towards Mo Chen.

The phantom formed hand seals, and the surging black energy around it transformed into a black shield.

The sword energy struck it, but the black shield remained completely still.

The phantom raised its hand and clenched its fist, and the black shield transformed into a gigantic hand that blotted out the sky, striking towards Luo Fan.

"not good!"

Luo Fan's expression changed drastically, and he retreated hastily.

boom!

The giant hand slammed down at his feet, and the shattered energy swept across his chest, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

"Again!"

He wiped away the blood, his fighting spirit growing even stronger.

The "Ten Thousand Swords Return to One" technique emphasizes using battle to sustain itself and honing one's sword intent in combat.

"Second Form, Sword Control!"

Luo Fan held his longsword horizontally, and sword energy swirled around his body, transforming into a layer of sword aura to protect him.

At the same time, he once again unleashed his sword energy, attacking Mo Chen like a storm.

In the void, sword energy and black energy collided continuously, with explosions ringing out incessantly.

Luo Fan fought with increasing ferocity, and his swordsmanship became more and more refined.

He gradually comprehended and absorbed the profound meaning of the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to One amidst life-and-death battles.

"Using one's own body as a sword..."

"Use your heart as a sheath..."

"Containing ten thousand swords within one body..."

A sense of understanding gradually arose in his heart.

Before we knew it, two hours had passed.

boom!

With a final strike, Luo Fan's sword energy surged like a rainbow, tearing through Mo Chen's black aura defense and piercing his chest.

The phantom shattered and dissipated into black smoke.

Luo Fan knelt on one knee, panting heavily, his whole body soaked in sweat.

His eyes gleamed with excitement.

Within his own dantian, a pale golden sword intent phantom had already taken shape.

The first level of the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin is the Sword of Sword Intent!

He withdrew from the Soul Stone and returned to reality.

After resting for a while, he changed his clothes and quietly left Danfeng.

……

A hundred miles away, in the market town.

Baicao Pavilion was still bustling with people.

As soon as Luo Fan entered the store, a waiter immediately came to greet him.

"Sir, what would you like? May I..."

Before he could finish speaking, a figure strode out from the back room; it was Manager Wang.

"Hey, young friend Luo!"

He greeted me with a broad smile, "It's been several days since we last met! I've missed you terribly!"

He pulled Luo Fan inside, talking as they walked.

"Those pills you gave me last time were incredibly popular! They sold out in just two days."

Many customers come every day to ask, just waiting for you to come again!

Luo Fan smiled and said, "Manager Wang, you're too kind. This time, I brought not only Lesser Rejuvenation Pills and Rejuvenation Pills, but also another kind of pill."

He paused, then lowered his voice, "I wonder if Fairy Su is here?"

Manager Wang's expression turned serious. He looked around and said in a low voice, "Yes, yes, young friend, please follow me."

He led Luo Fan through the front hall to the backyard.

It was still that quiet little courtyard, under the old tree, where Su Qingyuan was brewing tea.

She wore a light blue dress and walked barefoot on the bluestone slabs, just like the first time we met.

This made Luo Fan wonder if this woman, the owner of the prestigious Baicao Pavilion, couldn't afford shoes.

How heartbreaking it would be if they caught a cold.

If he weren't afraid of being seen as a pervert, he would have rushed over to warm those little feet.

After all, being a good person is still very difficult...

"Miss, young friend Luo has arrived."

After finishing his sentence, Manager Wang bowed and withdrew, closing the courtyard gate behind him.

Su Qingyuan raised her head, her gaze falling on Luo Fan, calm and unwavering.

"sit."

Luo Fan sat down opposite her.

Su Qingyuan poured him a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him. "Fellow Daoist, have you come here today because of what happened last time?"

Luo Fan didn't beat around the bush; he took out a jade bottle from his storage ring and placed it on the stone table.

"Please look, fairy."

Su Qingyuan picked up the jade bottle, uncorked it, but only brought it to the mouth of the bottle to sniff before pausing.

For the first time, those eyes, as calm as a deep pool, showed a noticeable fluctuation.

She poured the pill into her palm; five colors swirled, the pill patterns were naturally formed, and the fragrance of the medicine was subtle.

"The Five Elements Creation Elixir"

Su Qingyuan murmured softly, her fingertips trembling slightly, "So alike, so very alike..."

She looked up at Luo Fan, a hint of bitterness flashing in her eyes.

"Compared to you, you are more like the master's disciple."

"One inherits from others and bears the consequences of their actions."

Luo Fan said solemnly, "Although the senior has passed away, he still passed on the Dao of alchemy to me, so he can be considered half a master to me."

"Moreover, the fairy was not stingy and gave me the Five Elements Elixir Scripture personally annotated by True Person Qingxuan."

He smiled and said, "In that case, Fairy is practically my senior sister."

Su Qingyuan looked at him and smiled. Her smile was like the first melting of ice and snow, and the ripples of spring water.

"If that's the case, why do you still call me a fairy?"

Her eyes sparkled, a hint of mockery in her expression. "Good boy, call me senior sister. From now on, I'll protect you, even if it means risking my life."

Luo Fan smiled as well, "Speaking of which, we've only just met, so why is Senior Sister so kind to me?"

He suppressed his smile and said seriously, "Actually, I can see that you have an obsession, but this obsession doesn't seem to be about rebuilding the Five Elements Pill Sect."

Su Qingyuan was silent for a moment, then picked up her teacup and took a sip.

The tea had gone cold and tasted bitter.

"That's right."

She put down her cup and said softly, "Rebuilding the Five Elements Pill Sect is important, but I want to kill my enemies with my own hands so that my master can rest in peace."

"And what about you, senior sister?"

Luo Fan looked at her. "Have you ever thought about living for yourself?"

Su Qingyuan was taken aback.

From the day her sect was destroyed, there was only one thing left for her to do in life.

revenge!

"And aren't you the same?"

She looked up at Luo Fan and said, "You also harbor hatred in your heart. In a way, we are still the same kind of people."

Luo Fan touched his nose: "Senior sister, please don't slander me. We're completely innocent, there's no doubt about it."

"Oh?"

Su Qingyuan raised an eyebrow, suddenly stood up, and walked to Luo Fan.

She leaned down, extended her slender fingers, and lifted his chin.

The two were very close, and Luo Fan could even smell the faint medicinal fragrance on her.

"Want to give it a try?"

Her voice was soft and alluring, quite different from her usual aloofness.

Luo Fan's throat bobbed, and as he gave a dry laugh, he inexplicably shivered.

"Another day, another day."

Seeing Luo Fan shrink back, Su Qingyuan chuckled, withdrew the Heartbreak Scissors from her hand that was holding his vitals, and sat back down in her original seat.

She regained her calm demeanor, as if her previous alluring manner had never occurred.

"Senior sister is much prettier when she smiles than when she has a stern face."

Luo Fan said sincerely.

Su Qingyuan glanced at him but didn't reply. Instead, she said, "Most of the medicinal herbs you asked me to find are here, except for the Blood Jade Marrow."

"But we've already made progress, and it won't be long before we get it."

Luo Fan nodded, "Thank you, Senior Sister."

"No need to be so polite. Now that we've started working together, these are just our duties."

Su Qingyuan tapped her fingertips on the table and stepped on Luo Fan's knee with her jade-like foot.

"You are a disciple of Peach Blossom Temple, is that correct?"

"Why ask a question you already know the answer to, senior sister?"

Luo Fan spread his hands. "When I left that day, didn't you have Manager Wang follow me?"

Su Qingyuan did not deny it, and said calmly, "I have no ill intentions towards you."

"I see."

Luo Fan nodded. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to leave so easily that day."

He stood up. "It's time to go back. I'm going to the Zhengyang Sect to participate in the martial arts competition in five days."

Su Qingyuan's hand, holding the teacup, paused almost imperceptibly.

"Beware of the Zhengyang Sect."

She suddenly said.

Luo Fan frowned slightly. "Why do you say that?"

"It's nothing."

Su Qingyuan was silent for a moment, then shook her head. "The tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind. You understand this principle."

I still need your help to rebuild my sect, so naturally I don't want anything to happen to you.

These words were spoken casually, but Luo Fan sensed a hint of concealment.

He didn't press further, only nodded, "I'll be careful."

"Keep that jade pendant close to your body. If you encounter any trouble, crush it. No matter how far away you are, I will arrive immediately."

"it is good."

Luo Fan cupped his hands in greeting and turned to leave.

"etc."

Su Qingyuan called out to him.

Luo Fan turned around.

Su Qingyuan stood up and walked to him.

She was half a head shorter than Luo Fan, and she tilted her head slightly to look at him.

Then, to Luo Fan's astonishment, she tiptoed and planted a kiss on his lips.

Instantly separate.

Luo Fan stood there, stunned.

Then, those two snow-white little hands rested on his shoulders from behind.

The air was filled with fragrance and soft voices.

"If you like, I'll save my body for you, waiting for you to come and have your way with it."

boom!

Luo Fan felt a surge of heat rush to his head and through his entire body.

Su Qingyuan chuckled softly, raised her hand to straighten his collar, and said, "Go on, be careful on the road."

Luo Fan felt as if he had been granted a pardon, turned around and left, his steps somewhat unsteady.

Watching his retreating figure, Su Qingyuan's smile gradually faded.

She walked back to the stone table, staring blankly at the Five Elements Creation Pill in her palm.

Outside the courtyard gate.

Manager Wang made a surprise appearance.

"Miss, the news about the Blood Jade Marrow has been confirmed."

"Where?"

"Zhengyang Sect".

Shopkeeper Wang said in a deep voice, "Three days from now, Blood Jade Marrow will appear at the Zhengyang Sect auction."

A cold glint flashed in Su Qingyuan's eyes.

"That's quite a coincidence."

She stood up, looked in the direction of Zhengyang Sect, and said in an icy voice, "Then I will go there myself."