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

"Form the formation! Protect Junior Nephew Bai!" Another elder hurriedly gave the order after seeing Bai Jie inside.

"Those demonic beasts are marching in formation? Could it be that a demon king is driving them?!" someone exclaimed in surprise and doubt.

Bai Jie stopped in front of the mountain gate.

She took a deep breath.

Take another breath.

"Elders, junior brothers, there's no need to be nervous."

Under the wary and bewildered gazes of everyone, she raised one hand.

Using the most helpless, resigned, and suicidal tone of his life, he tentatively and softly gave the order.

"sit."

The sound wasn't loud, but it was clearly audible in front of the deathly silent mountain gate.

Then, amidst the stunned, petrified, and existentially questioning gazes of hundreds of people, he was immediately met with silence.

Dozens of menacing demonic beasts sat upright, their rear ends touching the ground.

That scene...

They were like a group of soldiers waiting to be inspected.

In front of the mountain gate.

Hundreds of people maintained their formation, drew their swords, roared, and charged forward.

It remained motionless, transformed into a human-shaped sculpture.

Only the eyeballs moved stiffly.

They looked at the monster sitting upright.

Then look at Bai Jie, who has no expression.

The brains collectively shut down.

Bai Jie had only one thought.

"Luo Fan..."

"You're dead."

She had never been in such a predicament in her life.

I really wish I could use a transformation spell right now, turning into a transparent peach petal and drifting away with the wind.

Luo Fan, that little rascal!

Whose "explosive pill" doesn't explode? It's designed to catch sycophants and their sons!

Thinking of the scene last night where so many of my junior brothers knelt down and begged for their mothers, I felt utterly humiliated.

She almost broke down again, her blood and qi flowing backward.

What's even more amazing now!

Leading dozens of ferocious beasts, they returned to the sect in a grand and orderly procession.

How is she supposed to explain this?

"Hello everyone, I went out for a stroll and incidentally acquired an army of monsters as pets?"

"The sect competition is coming up soon, so I've recruited some cheerleaders for everyone?"

They really know how to make things difficult for her!

To be honest, it's all thanks to that little rascal.

The elixir was extremely frivolous, and its effects were ridiculously absurd.

But the fact that they were able to return alive was entirely thanks to his Explosive Pill that had been transported to another world.

She often saw people go wrong while practicing their cultivation techniques.

To be able to refine elixirs to such an astonishing, awe-inspiring degree...

He is the first in history!

If she absolutely had to describe it...

The relationship between this elixir and the Exploding Pill is probably similar to that between Peach Blossom Wine and her foot bath water.

One can drink a lot, the other can only spill.

They have absolutely no connection!

It just so happens to have an inexplicable, sassy charm!

What's even more outrageous is that!

This thing almost made her mistaken by her fellow disciples for a demoness sent by the Hehuan Sect to infiltrate their ranks.

Fortunately, after everyone regained consciousness, their memories of that period became hazy, and they couldn't recall the details of her throwing out that pill.

"Junior Nephew Bai, what's going on?"

The one asking the question was Kong Lingfei.

He looked at the group of demonic beasts sitting more upright than the newly initiated disciples, and then at Bai Jie.

I forcibly suppressed the turmoil in my heart.

Any one of these demonic beasts could give an outer sect disciple a run for their money.

Even with his Foundation Establishment Level 8 cultivation, he wouldn't dare say he could win a one-on-one fight against that mutated alpha wolf.

Bai Jie, that girl...

How did they do that?!

Could it be that she went out and awakened some ancient beast-taming bloodline?!

The disciples of the Deacon Hall who were with Bai Jie kept their eyes down and remained indifferent to the gazes of the crowd.

Pretend to be a tree without feelings.

Don't ask us!

We don't know either!

We are victims too!

We also want to know what Senior Sister Bai did to the demon beasts!

In the end, Bai Jie gritted her teeth and made up her mind.

He glanced at the monsters, then, using all his acting skills, responded with a blank expression.

"Heaven cherishes life."

"Since they have sincerely repented and are willing to abandon evil and do good, I think it's best to give them a chance."

"It also serves to showcase the noble spirit of our Peach Blossom Temple, which emphasizes universal education and compassion."

God!

Who knows how hollow she is inside when she talks nonsense with such a straight face?

My toes are practically digging a hole in my shoe!

Only that little rascal Luo Fan could come up with such nonsense without blushing, without batting an eye, and without even blinking.

She even made it up, saying...

Did I transform into Luo Fan's shape?

Looking at the many outer sect deacons, some scrutinizing, some pondering, and some continuing to weave their stories.

She steeled herself and said again.

"Moreover, Elder Kong, these demonic beasts are also invaluable combat forces."

"It is better to make good use of them than to kill them."

She took another breath. "Why don't we have them assist in the defense of the outer gate? This would strengthen the sect's defenses and also reduce the patrol burden on our fellow disciples."

"To kill two eagles with one arrow, isn't that wonderful?"

"this..."

Kong Lingfei stroked his beard, lost in thought.

Bai Jie's words make sense.

If this power can be mastered, the outer defenses can indeed be elevated several levels.

After all, the physique, stamina, and instinct for danger of demonic beasts far surpass those of cultivators of the same level.

It would be perfect for guarding the house, but the monsters are wild and untamed, and their tempers are unpredictable.

He glanced at the mutated wolf.

The alpha wolf happened to look over, its scarlet beastly eyes narrowed, and its fangs were beginning to show.

Kong Lingfei's hand trembled, and he almost ripped his beard off.

No!

The risk is too great!

What if they suddenly become aggressive in the middle of the night...?

"cough."

He cleared his throat and decided to test the obedience of these monsters himself.

"Come with me."

If they don't even obey his orders, then there's no point in discussing anything further.

He turned his back, stood with his hands behind his back, and adopted the dignified posture of an elder.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he strolled forward leisurely.

One step, two steps, three steps...

This scene filled the disciples with fervent admiration and excitement.

"As expected of Elder Kong, he remained calm and composed even when facing so many ferocious beasts!"

"Of course! Elder Kong is like a pillar of strength in our outer sect!"

"Even if a mountain collapses before him, he remains unmoved! That perfectly describes Elder Kong!"

At this moment, Kong Lingfei's tall, steady, and unhurried back view was striking.

In the eyes of many outer disciples, he was so tall, so majestic, and so reassuring.

however--

Just as he took his seventh step.

"roar!"

Behind them came a deep, resonant roar, tinged with the stench of blood!

The sound waves rolled in, making Kong Lingfei's robes flutter and his hair dance wildly!

He appeared calm, but in reality, he was nearly scared out of his wits and his legs cramped.

The sound waves seemed to penetrate right through your body.

Desolation! Anger! Contempt!

"presumptuous!"

At Bai Jie's angry shout, the wolf immediately lowered its head and howled in grievance.

She sneered, "From now on, you will all obey Elder Kong's orders, otherwise... I will not let you off easily!"

The wolf looked even more aggrieved, its huge head drooping even lower.

Embarrassed, he slowly followed Kong Lingfei's footsteps.

The other monsters followed suit, tucking their tails between their legs and taking small, shuffling steps to obediently catch up.

Kong Lingfei felt much more at ease, but his surprise and doubt only intensified. This wolf was not even afraid of him, and its ferocity was overwhelming.

But Bai Jie, with just a scolding, made them behave like quails?!

How did she do that?!

Could it be that she possesses some aura that would instinctively frighten demonic beasts?

Or perhaps... she has mastered some long-lost secret technique for controlling beasts?

But none of that matters right now.

Since these demonic beasts can understand human speech and obey Bai Jie's orders.

It seems not impossible to take it for our own use.

Kong Lingfei stroked his beard and smiled, leading the group of demonic beasts with heads held high and steady steps into the mountain gate.

That silhouette.

To everyone else, he actually had the air of a master beast tamer.

Outside the mountain gate.

Looking at the admiring, curious, and inquisitive gazes cast upon him by everyone.

Bai Jie forced a smile, "Everyone, the mission is complete. I still need to report back to my master. Excuse me!"

She dared not linger, her figure transforming into a fragrant breeze as she fled from this place of trouble.

The disciples of the Deacon Hall, however, were completely surrounded by the surging crowd.

"Senior brother! What exactly happened? How did Senior Sister Bai manage that?"

"Are those monsters really obedient? Will they eat people in the middle of the night?"

"Did Senior Sister Bai receive some ancient inheritance? Tell us quickly!"

"..."

The crowd asked all sorts of questions, chattering away like a bustling market day.

The disciples of the Deacon Hall looked at each other, speechless with despair.

We don't know either!

We were totally confused too!

Stop asking! I'll start crying if you keep asking!

Inside the mountain gate.

Kong Lingfei stopped in his tracks; no one was around.

He turned to look at the wolf, their eyes met, and he smiled in a somewhat chilling way... a chilling beast.