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

"Junior Sister Yunxi, what has angered you?"

Sikong Jue arrived with Qingyang Zhenren, Xuanming Shangren, and several elders of the Zhengyang Sect.

"Senior Brother Sikong, what do you mean by this?"

"It was Yunxi Fairy who said coldly."

"Junior Sister Yunxi, please calm down."

Sikong Jue remained calm. "Last night, someone infiltrated our sect's forbidden area and stole the spiritual vein. This matter is of great importance and must be investigated."

"I sent people to search the Qingyun and Xuantian sects, and now only the Peach Blossom Temple remains. I hope you can do me a favor, Junior Sister."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Fairy Yunxi sneered, "Then, I wonder if anything was found during the search?"

"Just because it's not there now doesn't mean it doesn't exist."

Sikong Jue's eyes were icy cold. "If you are upright and honest, I will not wrong you."

"So, they suspect we did it?"

"Just a routine check."

Sikong Jue said calmly, "As long as you have a clear conscience, why be afraid of inspection?"

"What a perfect statement of having a clear conscience!"

Liu Linglong snorted, "I've certainly witnessed the Zhengyang Sect's way of treating guests."

"Whether they are guests or not, let's wait until the search is complete before drawing any conclusions."

Sikong Jue snorted coldly and said no more.

At this moment, a disciple came to the side of the red gull and whispered a few words in his ear.

Chi Ou waved for the man to leave, then came up behind Sikong Jue.

"Sect Master, the people from Qingyun and Xuantian Sects are all here."

The red gull finished reporting.

Elder Chen also rushed back and bowed to Sikong Jue.

"Sect Master, although the spiritual vein is unharmed, there are indeed signs of outsiders infiltrating."

Sikong Jue nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crowd at Peach Blossom Spectrum, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Where is Luo Fan? Why isn't he here?"

As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes were focused on the audience at Peach Blossom Spectator.

Yes, where is Luo Fan?

I haven't seen him since then.

Yunxi frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.

"I'm here."

As the lazy voice rang out, everyone turned to look.

Luo Fan yawned and walked out of the room.

"I practiced until late last night and overslept, sorry."

He scratched his head and looked at Sikong Jue with an innocent expression.

"Sect Leader Sikong, what's going on with such a large commotion?"

Sikong Jue frowned the moment he saw Luo Fan emerge.

He observed for a long time but couldn't find anything wrong with Luo Fan's aura.

Moreover, given this kid's cultivation level, if he went to that place, he would definitely not be able to escape unscathed.

Even he couldn't do it.

"Why isn't Sect Leader Sikong saying anything?"

Luo Fan shrugged. "What, do you feel you weren't polite enough yesterday, so you've brought people here first thing this morning to apologize?"

"Hmph! Sharp-tongued!"

Sikong Jue turned around. "Let's go!"

"Wait!"

Luo Fan stopped him in his tracks, "Sect Master Sikong, this matter is not over yet."

"Kid, what do you want?"

Sikong Jue glared at Luo Fan with cold eyes, trying to intimidate him with his aura.

However, his Nascent Soul Realm aura only made Luo Fan's expression turn slightly unpleasant.

Liu Linglong quietly released her aura, resisting Sikong Jue's oppressive aura.

She put one hand on Luo Fan's shoulder and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Sikong, bullying the weak is not the way an elder should act."

"Yes, Brother Sikong, since it's all a misunderstanding, it's best to talk it out."

"We are all on the righteous path, why should we make trouble over trivial matters?"

"I hope everyone will give me face and let this matter drop."

Master Qingyang and Master Xuanming tried to smooth things over.

"What the two seniors say is true, how dare this junior be rude?"

After bowing to the two, Luo Fan looked at Sikong Jue and said, "How can our sect leader, as the head of a sect, allow himself to be bullied?"

He looked around at everyone and said, "This matter is neither a big deal nor a small one. It concerns the face and reputation of all factions, and it cannot be settled with a simple misunderstanding."

A moment of silence followed.

Luo Fan continued, "Sect Leader Sikong, is it too much to ask you to apologize to our sect leader?"

He walked to Sikong Jue's side and glanced at those cold eyes.

Hearing Sikong Jue clench his fist, Luo Fan smiled.

"The Zhengyang Sect claims to be the number one sect in the immortal realm. Doesn't it dare admit its mistakes?"

Luo Fan stared directly at Sikong Jue, "It seems that the Zhengyang Sect is nothing more than this, only daring to bully others by relying on its power."

Everyone was stunned.

Who would have thought that someone at the first level of Qi Refining would dare to directly confront the Sect Master of the Zheng Yang Sect in front of so many people!

"You little bastard, say that again if you dare!"

Red Gull was the first to react, and flew into a rage, pointing at Luo Fan's nose and cursing.

Luo Fan tilted his head, shrugging innocently, "Who are you calling a little beast?"

"You little beast, you're insulting me!"

Without thinking, the red gull blurted out.

"oh--"

Luo Fan suddenly realized and drew out his voice.

"So Senior Brother Chi Ou really does have self-awareness, knowing he's a little beast."

"Pfft—"

Liu Linglong was the first to burst out laughing, covering her mouth.

She playfully tapped Luo Fan on the head.

"You little rascal, how can you be so rude?"

Don't be like some people who don't know the rules and lose the decorum of our Peach Blossom Temple.

Although it was a reprimand, anyone could hear the doting tone in it.

"Uncle-Master is right. Luo Fan knows he was wrong."

Luo Fan nodded obediently, then muttered to himself.

"To be honest, some people don't understand human language, and there's nothing I can do about it."

"you!"

The red gull trembled with rage, wishing it could rush up and tear Luo Fan to pieces immediately.

"That's enough!"

Sikong Jue forcibly suppressed his anger.

He gave Luo Fan a cold look, the killing intent in his eyes almost tangible.

But in the end, he took a deep breath, turned to Fairy Yunxi, and bowed slightly!

"Junior Sister Yunxi, today's events were a rash act by our Zhengyang Sect. Please forgive us."

It seemed like an apology, but the coldness in his tone revealed no sincerity whatsoever.

Even so, it was enough to shock everyone present.

The sect leader of Zhengyang Sect, a Nascent Soul expert, actually apologized to Peach Blossom Temple!

Even a reluctant remark is enough to shock everyone.

"The martial arts competition will officially begin in one hour. Please prepare yourselves."

Sikong Jue left without looking back, leading the Zhengyang Sect members away in a long stride.

Outside the courtyard, he suddenly stopped in his tracks. "Don't let that kid leave alive!"

"yes!"

The red gull obeyed the order.

Even though Sikong Jue didn't say anything, he had no intention of holding back as long as Luo Fan encountered him.

Now that the sect leader has given his instructions, it doesn't matter who Luo Fan encounters.

Any disciple of the Zhengyang Sect would be killed in the martial arts arena.

After all, things can change in an instant on the ring, and it's understandable that someone might make a mistake.

In the courtyard.

"Hehe, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I can rest assured."

Master Qingyang stroked his long beard and said with a smile.

"Junior Sister Yunxi, this martial arts competition is a great opportunity for our four sects to exchange and learn from each other."

"We are both righteous people in the Eastern Region, and we should stand together and fight against the demonic path."

"good."

Master Xuanming nodded in agreement.

"I hope this martial arts competition will allow disciples from our various sects to exchange ideas and learn from each other."

"What you two fellow Daoists say is absolutely right."

Fairy Yunxi nodded slightly.

"Then I shall take my leave now. See you at the martial arts competition."

Goodbye.

Master Qingyang and Master Xuanming bowed respectfully and then left with their respective disciples.

Only the peach blossoms and the crowd remained in the courtyard.

"Luo Fan, you did very well today."

Fairy Yunxi looked at Luo Fan and praised him generously.

"Faced with the difficulties posed by the Zhengyang Sect, they remained neither humble nor arrogant, but reasoned and justified, and even managed to save face for us."

"Sect Leader, you flatter me. I only did what I was supposed to do."

Luo Fan said modestly.

Those who have rendered meritorious service should be rewarded.

Yunxi smiled and said, "How about this, after this martial arts competition is over, I'll arrange a marriage for you?"

The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became subtle.

Liu Linglong's pretty face turned red to her ears, and her breathing became rapid.

Senior sister, you're in such a hurry, revealing this in public.

At least wait until we get back, and let that little rascal become the head of Danfeng.

To say it so openly, how could she possibly bear it in front of all her disciples?

Bai Jie blushed deeply and secretly glanced at Yun Xi.

She and Xiao Fan were Daoist partners, but that was a private matter between the two of them. How could the sect leader know?

Could it be that Xiao Fan told the sect leader so that she could have a public title?

That little rascal, all he does is spout these fancy tricks... He should do something more comfortable and relaxing...

And...he was alone last night, and didn't even leave the door open for her...

Xiong Chumo's face also flushed crimson, her beautiful eyes gazing at Luo Fan with a mixture of shyness and joy.

Could it be that Master went to plead with the Sect Leader?

Master has always admired Junior Brother Luo Fan, and just a few days ago he praised him for his promising future.

If it's a marriage arranged by the sect leader...

Xiong Chumo felt increasingly shy and excited as she thought about it…

Lu Qingdai was slightly taken aback, and two blushes appeared on her usually cool face.

She glanced furtively at Liu Linglong, then at Luo Fan, feeling a little flustered.

Could it be that the sect leader intends to marry her off to Junior Brother Luo?

After all, she was her master's disciple, and her master was the sect leader's junior sister.

Sect Leader, this is just extending your affection to everything related to the house…

"Oh my god!"

Midozhi gasped inwardly, her big eyes widening in surprise.

Could the sect leader possibly know that Senior Brother Luo is that mysterious alchemist?

Is this to fulfill the promise made to Master and betroth her to her senior brother?

Luo Fan was also stunned, not expecting the sect leader to suddenly bring this up.

He scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, "Well... actually, I already have someone I like."

boom--

Bai Jie was so embarrassed she almost wanted to disappear into the ground.

Liu Linglong smiled, her eyes crinkling; the person she admired must be her.

If that little rascal knew that the demoness from the Joyous Union Sect was actually her in disguise, just imagine his reaction...

That makes me even more excited.