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

As the Blood Demon's figure receded into the distance, the atmosphere in the arena became extremely quiet.

The outer disciples, in particular, looked at Luo Fan with undisguised reverence.

Some of the female disciples were even overjoyed and secretly straightened their legs.

Even so, it was still hard to suppress my surging emotions.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Yunxi walked to Luo Fan's side, looking at his body covered in wounds and his pale face.

A thousand words were stuck in my throat, but in the end, only these three words came out.

She wanted to reach out and touch Luo Fan, but her fingers twitched and she ultimately couldn't muster the courage.

In private, she could be his woman; in the public eye, she remained the sect leader.

Luo Fan looked around at the faces that were either innocent, admiring, or appreciative, and grinned.

"It's not hard work. With you all here, it's all worth it."

Upon hearing this, Yunxi smiled, and the curve of her lips was so captivating in the sunset.

Liu Linglong walked over and glanced at Luo Fan.

"You little bastard, well done."

Unlike Yunxi, she wasn't restrained at all and pinched Luo Fan's cheek without any hesitation.

Since she wasn't the sect leader, she didn't have as many reservations.

Seeing Yunxi raise her eyebrows, her smile deepened. She then leaned close to Luo Fan's ear and parted her red lips slightly.

"Not bad, at least in some aspects, it's just as good."

Luo Fan's eye twitched. He just wanted to ask this vixen, "Can't you be serious for once?"

Not too much, just a little is enough.

Su Qingyuan also came over. She was silent for a moment before speaking to Luo Fan.

"I'm going back now."

Luo Fan was taken aback. "So fast?"

"Faster than you?"

Su Qingyuan looked at him, a faint smile in her eyes.

Her gaze, intentionally or unintentionally, glanced at Liu Linglong again.

"..."

Luo Fan took a deep breath, feeling overwhelmed by two major headaches and an even bigger one.

What's wrong with these women?

Let's just kill him!

He cleared his throat and said to Su Qingyuan, "Since you're here, Senior Sister, why not stay for a couple of days?"

"it is good."

She readily agreed, "Junior brother, you say how many days, and I'll stay with you for those days."

"..."

Luo Fan felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.

It felt as if these two women were treating him like a battlefield, each waiting to conquer and seize territory.

"Fairy, then I'll take my leave."

Su Qingyuan turned to Yunxi and bowed slightly.

"What are you saying, little sister?"

Yunxi stepped aside and gestured to her and Granny Wangchen, "Please."

"No need."

Granny Wangchen smiled and said, "I have a favor to ask, and I wonder if Sect Leader Yun would be willing to grant it."

"Please speak, senior."

Yunxi assured her, "As long as I can do it, I will not refuse."

Granny Wangchen didn't answer, but simply waved to someone not far away.

"Girl, stop hiding and come out to greet Sect Leader Yun."

At this moment, Yu Huajin, who was hiding in the crowd, quietly peeked out.

She tiptoed to Yunxi's side, and her pretty face flushed as she passed by Luo Fan.

"Greetings, Sect Leader Yun. I am Yu Huajin."

She glanced at Luo Fan, who was smiling, out of the corner of her eye.

"My grandmother and I met Senior Brother Luo once in Burial Immortal Valley. Senior Brother Luo promised to cure my Nine Yin Meridians."

"I see."

Yunxi finally understood what Granny Wangchen meant and why Luo Fan owed her so much karma.

"Since Luo Fan has already agreed, there is no need to seek my opinion on this matter again."

Yunxi then instructed Luo Fan, "If you are capable of doing so, then you must settle the matter of cause and effect."

"Don't worry, Sect Leader."

Luo Fan nodded in assurance.

The Nine Yin Meridian is an innate malevolent meridian, which is both unfortunate and fortunate.

If the drawbacks of one's physical constitution can be resolved, one's future cultivation path will be much more efficient.

Although his rejuvenating pill could extend this girl's lifespan by fifty years...

However, this only extends lifespan and cannot activate the benefits brought by the Nine Yin Physique.

On the contrary, the Rejuvenating Pill is inhibiting the growth of this constitution.

In other words, this fifty years of lifespan was gained at the cost of advancing in cultivation.

As for how to treat it, he had no clue for the time being, so he could only focus on alchemy.

He believed that one day, this matter would be resolved; it was just a matter of when.

"Sect Leader Yun, you misunderstand. That's not what I was referring to."

Granny Wangchen then said, "I would like this girl to become your disciple. What does Sect Leader Yun think?"

"Well... with the guidance of seniors, why should juniors need to teach us?"

Yunxi hesitated, "Besides... speaking of which, your disciple and I are of the same generation..."

"You don't need to worry, this girl hasn't joined any sect."

Granny Wangchen explained, "My cultivation method is not suitable for her, nor is the one of the Hehuan Sect. Only your sect's Shangqing Jue mental cultivation method is the most suitable."

Upon hearing this, Luo Fan couldn't help but frown.

Why is the Hehuan Sect being brought up again?

It was only after Su Qingyuan transmitted her voice to him that Luo Fan learned the whole story.

It turns out that Granny Wangchen's true identity is the current Supreme Elder of the Hehuan Sect.

The current master of Ji Yaoyue, the leader of the Hehuan Sect.

It was precisely because of this identity that Granny Wangchen and Qingxuan did not end up together.

Su Qingyuan was unaware of this matter beforehand.

It was only on her way there that she learned about Granny Wangchen's background.

Granny Wangchen had two reasons for inviting Yu Huajin to join the Peach Blossom Temple: firstly, she intended to form an alliance with them.

Secondly, if this girl is handed over to Yunxi, then she will no longer be considered an outsider.

In the future, she won't have to follow in her footsteps and end up with a regretful ending.

The reputation of the Hehuan Sect is ambiguous, neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil, and it doesn't sound very good.

Especially a prestigious sect like Peach Blossom Temple, how could they possibly agree to Luo Fan's relationship with this girl?

Yunxi had roughly figured it out. Although the reputation of the Hehuan Sect was controversial to outsiders.

But the righteous path today should unite its forces to fight against the evil path.

Moreover, Granny Wangchen had been a benefactor to Peach Blossom Temple.

Even if the other party had other plans, she couldn't refuse.

In short, once you enter her fold, you become her disciple, and no one can take you away from her.

"Since you trust Yunxi, then I will not refuse."

Having received the assurance, Granny Wangchen nodded in satisfaction. "Girl, haven't you greeted your master yet?"

"Disciple Yu Huajin greets Master."

Yu Huajin quickly bowed, secretly delighted.

This way, her relationship with Luo Fan would take another step forward, wouldn't that be better than being forcibly tied up?

"From this day forward, you will be my sixth personally instructed disciple."

Yunxi helped Yu Huajin up, saying, "Now that you have joined my sect, you should diligently cultivate the Shangqing Technique and abide by the sect rules. As for your physique..."

She lightly touched the girl's brow with her fingertip, infusing it with a gentle spiritual energy to probe.

"The Nine Yin Meridians are a rare and wondrous ailment. Ordinary elixirs can only prolong life, but cannot cure the root cause. However..."

Yunxi withdrew her hand, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Now that you have become my disciple, this matter is no longer just Luo Fan's responsibility."

This also concerns matters related to my Peach Blossom Temple.

Although the Danfeng sect has a unique style, it possesses a vast collection of books accumulated over the generations, and even more…

Her gaze seemed to casually sweep over Luo Fan.

"The pills refined by your senior brother Luo often find new paths in desperate situations."

"At that time, by pooling the resources of the entire clan, we might be able to find a glimmer of hope for you."

"Thank you, Master!"

Yu Huajin's eyes reddened slightly, and she was about to bow down again, but Yunxi gently supported her.

"Don't thank me yet."

Yunxi turned to Granny Wangchen, bowed, and said, "Senior, I will accept the brocade."

Since she is my disciple, I will teach her carefully and protect her well.

Please rest assured, senior, Peach Blossom Temple is not a place of outdated ideas. My future is more important than empty fame.

This statement has a double meaning.

It is both a promise to take on disciples and a subtle response to Granny Wangchen's deeper entrustment.

"With these words from Sect Leader Yun, I am completely at ease."

Granny Wangchen smiled broadly, clearly understanding the unspoken meaning.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you little rascal, you're really getting more and more little sisters."

Liu Linglong suddenly leaned closer to Luo Fan and continued speaking in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"In my opinion, the peach trees on your Danfeng Peak aren't blooming with peach blossoms, but rather with peach blossom calamities!"

Luo Fan hadn't figured out how to respond yet.

Then Yunxi's voice rang out again.

"All matters are settled today. The external demons have retreated, and a new disciple has entered the sect. This is truly a double joy. Pass down the order—"

She looked around at everyone and said, "All disciples, return to your places and take care of yourselves. Tonight, a banquet will be held in the main hall."

Firstly, to celebrate the victory in repelling the enemy; secondly, to welcome Fairy Su and Senior Wangchen; and thirdly…

Her gaze fell on Luo Fan.

A gentle light, which only those close to him could perceive, flickered deep in his eyes.

"Danfeng disciple Luo Fan faced the danger without fear during this demonic calamity, protecting my fellow disciples and upholding the prestige of my sect."

"His achievements are truly remarkable, and his deeds are worthy of praise."

"Therefore, I, the sect leader, have decided to promote Luo Fan to Peak Master of Dan Peak and place him among the inner sect elders!"

"He shall henceforth take charge of all affairs of Danfeng, inherit Elder Li's mantle, and strengthen the alchemy of our sect."

Yunxi spoke each word with force and conviction as she addressed the crowd, "Gentlemen, does anyone have any objections?"

At this moment, countless eyes were focused on Luo Fan.

Surprise, envy, realization, and many other feelings.

After a brief silence, everyone looked at the elders led by Gao Yi.

Until the voice that rang out, "We have no objection!"

Bai Jie, Xiong Chumo, Lu Qingdai, Xie Nantian, and the others all smiled from the bottom of their hearts.

Whether it was at the martial arts competition of the Zhengyang Sect or facing the danger of being ambushed.

Or, if he were to slay a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator today, Luo Fan would undoubtedly deserve the position of Peak Master.

Their junior brother has already far surpassed them.

If Xie Nantian were to learn in the future that their sect leader, their holy master…

She is already Luo Fan's Daoist partner in private. How should she feel about this?