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

Chu Wuyai stood frozen in place, unable to move even a finger.

The laughter of Master Qingyang still echoed in the night sky, but he had long since vanished without a trace.

He was the only one left in the courtyard, along with Yang Shiqi, whose pretty face was flushed.

Chu Wuyai was on the verge of tears.

He really just came to deliver some medicine!

When Luo Fan entrusted him with this task, he only said that he would trouble his second senior brother to make the trip.

I never said I'd have to risk my life after this trip!

If he had known about these side effects, he would never have come!

He only wants to say one thing right now—

My junior brother has misled me!

But now he can't even open his mouth.

He could only watch helplessly as Yang Shiqi lowered her head and clutched the hem of her clothes with her little hands.

Her cheeks turned red all the way to her ears.

Her face turned red from her ears all the way up to her neck.

a long time.

Yang Shiqi raised her head, glanced at him quickly, and then lowered her eyes again.

"Senior Brother Chu, Master... he's just a bit of a troublemaker, don't take it to heart."

Chu Wuyai's eyes lit up.

Yes, yes, yes!

Junior Sister Yang is so understanding!

Master Qingyang is being ridiculous! He's an old lecher! He has no respect for his age!

He blinked, conveying his agreement with his eyes, perhaps even allowing himself to relax.

However, Yang Shiqi didn't even look at him.

She lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer, "But we can't disobey our master's orders, so let's... go inside."

Ah? ?

What goes in?

Go in what?

Ahead lies a den of dragons and tigers!

I don't want to go in!

Junior sister, let me go!

Forced relationships are never sweet!

Chu Wuyai moved his lips, issuing a silent protest.

But this did not stop Yang Shiqi; she dragged him into the room.

"Is my senior trying to say that forced relationships are never happy?"

Yang Shiqi suddenly spoke, her pretty face flushed.

Chu Wuyai blinked frantically.

Yes, yes, yes!

That's exactly the point!

My junior sister is so open-minded!

Transparent!

"But I think that having something to eat is a blessing, so why bother about whether it's sweet or not?"

Yang Shiqi smiled, her eyes crinkling, as she met his face, which was distorted by shock.

puff!

She couldn't help but laugh. "Senior Brother Chu, your expression looks just like a mouse cornered by a cat."

"..."

He was the second senior brother of Peach Blossom Temple, a genius sword cultivator, a cold-faced Yama, yet people said he looked like a rat.

The key point is that he really is that rat trapped in the corner right now.

He wanted to back out, but he couldn't.

He tried to run, but he couldn't!

Chu Wuyai was completely frozen, his feet leaving two shallow drag marks on the ground.

He tried to struggle.

But Qingyang Zhenren's restraint not only immobilized his body, but also sealed his spiritual power.

He's just an ordinary person now, and he's not even as strong as Yang Shiqi.

He could only watch helplessly as he was dragged toward the door.

step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Chu Wuyai's fingers dug into the door frame so hard that sparks flew from his fingertips, and wood chips flew everywhere.

This was his last act of defiance.

Yang Shiqi glanced back and said softly.

"Senior brother, you have to pay for the broken door frame."

Chu Wuyai: "..."

He let go.

squeak-

The door closed slowly behind him.

The candlelight flickered for a moment.

Then it goes out.

Chu Wuyai stared at the room gradually plunging into darkness, only one thought remaining in his mind—

Luo Fan, you just wait.

On the other side, in the guest quarters of the Xuantian Sect.

Moonlight spilled onto the small pavilion in the courtyard.

Yan Wujiu sat opposite Liu Yue and recounted his glorious past in an endless stream.

This amused Liu Yue so much that her silver bells rang incessantly.

Seemingly realizing her rudeness, Liu Yue quickly suppressed her smile.

He looked somewhat embarrassed.

"Um... Junior Sister Liu, actually I came to see you because I have something important to discuss."

Yan Wujiu took out the pill Luo Fan had given him and handed it over, saying, "This is for you."

"This is?"

Liu Yue took the jade bottle, opened it, and exclaimed, "Such rich spiritual energy! Is this a Qi-Strengthening Pill?"

"It's an upgraded version of the Qi-Strengthening Pill. I had to go through a lot of trouble to get it from Junior Brother Luo."

Yan Wujiu smiled smugly, "He said this elixir can not only strengthen the body's foundation and nourish the meridians."

Liu Yue looked at him with emotion, "Senior Brother Yan, how could I possibly accept such a precious elixir..."

"Not valuable at all!"

Yan Wujiu quickly waved his hand, "My junior brother Luo has plenty of these kinds of pills; he can refine them with ease."

After saying that, he suddenly covered his mouth.

Liu Yue blinked. "Senior Brother Luo is also an alchemist?"

Yan Wujiu looked around, leaned closer to Liu Yue, and lowered his voice.

My junior brother told me not to say.

"What am I not letting you say?"

"He's an alchemist."

Liu Yue was taken aback, but couldn't help laughing out loud again.

After a while.

She blushed and said, "Then I didn't hear anything."

"That's good, that's good."

Yan Wujiu grinned, "Junior sister, you should take this pill as soon as possible, I'll protect you."

"Well, then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Brother Yan."

Liu Yue got up and walked towards her room.

On the top of the pavilion.

Suddenly, another figure appeared.

Master Xuanming stroked his beard, watching the interaction between the two below with a smile.

"This kid knows how to charm girls."

He glanced at Yan Wujiu.

He has good potential and a decent temperament, but he talks too much.

It doesn't matter. Yue'er is a quiet girl, which complements her perfectly.

He did some quick calculations with his fingers, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

Hmm, their birth dates are compatible, not bad at all.

inside the room.

To Yan Wujiu's surprise, the door slammed shut on its own as soon as he stepped inside.

"Huh? Why can't I open this door?"

He was stunned. No matter how he tried to pull the door, it was as if it were welded shut and wouldn't budge.

Until a barrier force enveloped the entire room.

He seemed to understand.

Am I now trapped like a turtle in a jar?

Liu Yue sat cross-legged on the bed, her face flushed.

She bit her lip.

"This... I can only ask Senior Brother Yan to make do with me for the night."

Yan Wujiu: "!!!"

Just for one night?

With that girl?

If the sect leader finds out, will he break all three of his legs?

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Peach Blossom Viewing Area.

Yunxi stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard.

Liu Linglong crossed her beautiful legs, holding a piece of pastry in her hand, and casually put it into her mouth.

"Senior sister, it's already dawn, and your two precious disciples are still not up. This is not like them."

Yunxi didn't reply, but her brows furrowed slightly.

Footsteps sounded.

Xie Nantian arrived in a hurry, his expression somewhat strange.

"Sect Leader, Martial Uncle, Junior Brother Chu, and Junior Brother Yan are not in the room."

Yunxi raised an eyebrow slightly. "Do you know where they went?"

Xie Nantian shook his head, "This disciple does not know, but the bed is neatly made, not like someone who got up in the middle of the night and did not return."

Liu Linglong put down the pastries and turned her head with a smile.

She moved gracefully to Luo Fan, who was hiding behind Bai Jie.

"Greetings, Uncle-Master!"

Luo Fan forced a bright smile.

Liu Linglong stretched out her slender hand and expertly grabbed his earlobe.

"You little rascal, confess honestly, did your two senior brothers' absence last night have anything to do with you?"

Several pairs of eyes turned to them from the courtyard.

Luo Fan shrank his neck, his ears were being pulled painfully, but he didn't dare to dodge.

"I'm innocent, Uncle-Master!"

"I only asked my two senior brothers to deliver some pills, I never expected they would stay out all night."

He scratched his head, his smile growing increasingly guilty. "Perhaps I got lost on the way back?"

"Oh? Are you sure?"

Liu Linglong narrowed her eyes and moved even closer, so close that Luo Fan could smell the faint fragrance in her hair.

Luo Fan's throat bobbed, and he was about to speak in his defense.

A hearty laugh came from outside the courtyard.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

Master Xuanming, dressed in a black robe, strode in.

Two people followed behind him.

Yan Wujiu.

Liu Yue.

Yan Wujiu hung his head in dejection, wishing he could bury his face in his chest.

Liu Yue kept her head down, occasionally stealing a glance at Yan Wujiu beside her.

"Junior Sister Yunxi, I have brought Junior Nephew Yan back to you."

Master Xuanming spoke with a smile.

"Last night, my junior disciple Yan was concerned about my disciple's injuries and came to deliver some medicine. I appreciate his kind intentions."

The conversation turned.

"But this man and woman are alone in a room all night, and I must ask my junior sister for an explanation."

Yunxi: "..."

She glanced at Yan Wujiu, who seemed to wish he could disappear on the spot.

He glanced again at Luo Fan, who was frantically gesturing and making faces.

The gesture, translated, is roughly as follows:

Sect Leader, please agree!

Don't miss out!

Our allies are secured!

Yunxi withdrew her gaze and nodded to Master Xuanming without making a sound.

"What you say is true, brother. Once we return to the sect, I will immediately arrange for someone to prepare a generous gift."

"What do you think of our next trip to the Xuantian Sect?"

"That's wonderful!"

Master Xuanming was overjoyed upon hearing this, "Then this humble Taoist will await your good news at the Xuantian Sect!"

Master Xuanming laughed again and left with Liu Yue.

Yunxi then waved her hand, removing the seal from Yan Wujiu's mouth.

"Sect Leader! Martial Uncle! Let me explain! Nothing happened between Junior Sister Liu and me last night!"

Does it matter?

Yunxi glanced at him.

Liu Linglong also covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"You say you spent the whole night in one room and did nothing? Would anyone believe you?"

"..."

Grass!

Yan Wujiu wanted to cry but had no tears.

He didn't even touch her mouth, so it's hard to explain.

If I had known, I would have just gone all the way.

Why not try something salty?