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

"I'll make you happy."

Yunxi glanced at Liu Linglong, then looked at Luo Fan, and smiled meaningfully.

The two of them standing together are a handsome couple, but Liu Linglong is, after all, her junior sister.

This might raise some questions about seniority, but it doesn't matter.

We cultivators prioritize following our Dao heart; it's better to benefit our own junior sister than those young girls.

Besides, even I, as the sect leader, was secretly seen by this little rascal.

Thinking of this, a faint blush appeared on Yunxi's pretty face.

Luo Fan didn't pay attention to any of that; he was only focused on his joy.

"This disciple thanks the sect leader for his kindness!"

The sect leader has approved of him and Senior Sister Bai!

With the sect leader in charge, his marriage with Senior Sister Bai is a sure thing!

So he can be considered to have fulfilled his promise to the old man, or even exceeded it.

His Daoist partner was undoubtedly the number one female prodigy in the sect.

It's such a pity that the old man could have lived to see his wedding.

"Alright, everyone go and get ready."

Fairy Yunxi smiled faintly, "Although your strength has improved by leaps and bounds, remember not to underestimate your opponents."

"yes!"

The crowd responded in unison.

"Junior sisters, why are your faces so red? Were you injured by Sikong Jue's oppressive aura?"

Xie Nantian suddenly spoke.

It is his duty as the senior disciple of the sect to show more care for his junior brothers and sisters.

He could understand Bai Jie; she was Luo Fan's Daoist partner and possessed formidable strength.

Why are Xiong Chumo, Lu Qingdai, and Mi Duozhi blushing?

This made him wonder if he had suffered some hidden injury due to poor blood circulation.

"Senior brother, there's no need to worry..."

"We're just a little hot..."

The women avoided eye contact.

Yan Wujiu took out the small notebook again, writing things down and muttering to himself.

"Flirting Tip #21: To make someone fall madly in love, you need to be infinitely arrogant."

"To display one's brilliance in front of others."

"Being neither humble nor arrogant in the face of a powerful enemy can attract the admiration of women and earn the respect of teachers and elders."

"Remember this well, remember this well, these are all valuable experiences."

Everyone: "..."

Luo Fan's lips twitched, and he had an urge to snatch the notebook and tear it up.

Fairy Yunxi shook her head helplessly.

After everyone left, only Yunxi, Liu Linglong, and Luo Fan remained in the courtyard.

Those two smiling eyes made Luo Fan feel uneasy.

"Sect Leader, Martial Uncle, why are you looking at your disciple like that?"

Luo Fan chuckled awkwardly.

Why did he feel that these two women had some ill intentions?

Liu Linglong raised her red lips and reached out her fingertips to pinch his earlobe.

It feels slightly cool to the touch, yet incredibly intimate.

"You little rascal, tell me honestly, the anomaly in the Zheng Yang Sect's spiritual veins, it can't really be related to you, can it?"

The scrutiny and amusement in those eyes made Luo Fan feel as if he had been seen through.

He took two steps back, waved his hand and chuckled, "Uncle-Master is joking, how could this disciple have such ability?"

That's such a pity.

Liu Linglong pouted, her face full of disappointment. "I thought you could destroy their spiritual veins."

Yunxi: "..."

Luo Fan: "..."

He couldn't destroy the spiritual vein.

However, he obtained something even more important than the spiritual vein: the Golden Scale Dragon Soul!

He had narrowly escaped death in that secret realm and almost didn't make it back.

Fortunately, the golden-scaled dragon soul somehow teleported him away from the forbidden area.

He reappeared back in his room at home; otherwise, he would have surely died at the hands of the man in black robes.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader and Uncle-Master, this disciple has discovered something in the forbidden area of ​​the Zhengyang Sect."

Luo Fan's expression was serious. "In addition, I also obtained something else."

Yunxi and Liu Linglong looked at him at the same time.

Luo Fan touched his nose. "It's nothing, just a metal-attribute innate spiritual root."

Another innate spiritual root?

Both women gasped simultaneously.

How could they not know what a treasure a metal-attribute innate spiritual root is?

That is a treasure that can change the spiritual energy of a region and even transform a cultivator!

He calls this nothing?

"What else did you discover?"

Yunxi suppressed her shock and asked.

"I also discovered a powerful demonic cultivator in that forbidden area; his aura was extremely terrifying."

He added, "He is at least a Nascent Soul Realm expert, and his soul seems to be severely injured."

"The Out-of-Body Realm?!"

Yunxi and Liu Linglong's expressions changed simultaneously.

Currently, the strongest cultivator in the entire Eastern Region is at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Those at the Nascent Soul Realm have been extinct for many years.

"That innate metal-attribute spiritual root was imprisoned by demonic methods and eroded by demonic energy."

"The spiritual energy that is transformed also carries a demonic quality."

"The fact that Zhengyang Sect became the number one sect in the immortal world is inseparable from this spiritual root."

Luo Fan looked at Yun Xi and told her everything he knew.

"I see."

A look of understanding flashed in Yunxi's eyes.

She now understood why the Zhengyang Sect had grown so powerful in recent years and acted so domineeringly.

They are nothing more than a weapon used by the demonic path to rule the Eastern Spirit Realm.

"Senior Sister, this matter is of great importance. Should we inform the Qingyun Sect and the Xuantian Sect?"

Liu Linglong said in a deep voice.

Yunxi was silent for a moment, then looked at Luo Fan, "What are your thoughts?"

"This disciple believes that it is not the right time to overturn the table."

Luo Fan cupped his hands in greeting and blurted out his thoughts.

"Firstly, the theft of the spiritual root is a matter of secrecy. If the Zhengyang Sect finds out, they will definitely fight to the death."

"Secondly, although that Nascent Soul Realm demonic cultivator is seriously injured, his strength is still terrifying. If we really break off relations, we may not be able to leave the Zhengyang Sect alive."

"Thirdly, if the Zhengyang Sect is truly a pawn supported by the demonic path..."

If this matter escalates, the entire Eastern Spirit Region will be plunged into catastrophe.

Upon hearing this, Yunxi smiled slightly and said, "Not bad. The fact that you can think of these things shows that you've really grown up."

"..."

Liu Linglong rolled her eyes.

She knew perfectly well whether this little rascal had grown up or not.

"You got off easy."

Upon hearing this...

Liu Linglong pouted.

What do you mean by "letting her off easy"?

She earned it by sleeping with people!

What does the sect leader mean by this?

What do you mean she got off easy?

Luo Fan looked at the exchange of glances between the two women, his face full of confusion.

Yunxi smiled but offered no explanation.

"After the martial arts competition, we will leave Zhengyang Sect as soon as possible, especially you."

She specifically instructed Luo Fan, "Today you must make Sikong Jue apologize in public."

"At the martial arts competition, the people from the Zhengyang Sect will likely try to kill you."

"I'm afraid they won't go all out. In this martial arts competition, I'll not only thwart their plans..."

Luo Fan smiled and said, "We'll have to make their wedding dresses for us."

The two women exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

Are you confident?

Liu Linglong asked.

Luo Fan nodded, "The greater the resources, the greater the confidence."

"Okay, go ahead and do it."

Yunxi gave her an encouraging look, "With Linglong and me here, we will never let them bully the weak."

at the same time.

In the guest courtyard of the Qingyun Sect, True Person Qingyang summoned Lin Hao to his presence.

"Hao'er, if you encounter Luo Fan from Peach Blossom Temple in the arena during this martial arts competition, do not underestimate him."

Lin Hao frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"This disciple observes that his aura is ordinary, and he has no extraordinary abilities. Why does Master value him so highly?"

Master Qingyang shook his head.

"Do you know that true geniuses are often reserved, know when to advance and retreat, and do not easily show their talents?"

Luo Fan, who could remain calm and composed under Sikong Jue's oppressive aura, was no ordinary person.

He sighed, "If I encounter such a person, I should treat him with courtesy and try to befriend him if I have the chance."

"Your disciple will remember your teachings."

……

Xuantian Sect Guest House.

Master Xuanming called Qin Wushuang to his side, his expression gentle.

"Wushuang, you need to be careful of one person at this martial arts competition."

"Who is Master referring to?"

Qin Wushuang wore a light blue long dress, the hem of which reached the ground, outlining her long and straight legs.

Her hair was as long as a waterfall, her skin as white as snow, her features exquisite, and her aloof temperament carried a touch of heroism.

"Peach Blossom Temple, Luo Fan."

Master Xuanming's eyes gleamed. "If you are fortunate enough to meet him, you should treat him with courtesy and do your best to befriend him."

"yes!"

Qin Wushuang spoke simply and directly, without uttering a single superfluous word.

It seemed as if she did whatever her master told her to do.

"That old guy Qingyang must be thinking the same thing, but you're a girl."

Master Xuanming stroked his beard and smiled, "Sometimes, girls have an advantage."

Qin Wushuang's pretty face flushed slightly. She lowered her head and whispered, "Disciple understands."

"Um."

Master Xuanming's eyes were full of satisfaction. "Remember, safety first, ranking second."

Qin Wushuang bowed respectfully, turned and left, her skirt swaying gently.

Her fair, jade-like ankles gleamed with a lustrous sheen in the morning light.

One hour later.

thump -- thump -- thump --

The melodious sound of the bell resounded throughout the entire Zhengyang Sect.

Led by their respective sect leaders, the disciples of the three sects headed toward the Zhengyang Sect's martial arts arena.

Along the way, the Zhengyang Sect disciples looked at the Peach Blossom Clan members with undisguised hostility.

Especially when she looked at Luo Fan, her eyes seemed to want to devour him alive.

"Senior Brother Luo, they seem to hate you a lot."

Midozhi said softly.

Luo Fan didn't care. "Let them hate me if they want. They can't beat me anyway."

Liu Linglong covered her mouth and chuckled, giving him a reproachful look.

This little rascal is so silver-tongued; it's better to keep him where he's needed...