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

Luo Fan probed into it with his divine sense and found that it was a fire-attribute sword technique, which complemented the fire-breathing sword perfectly.

The Blazing Fire Sword Technique, mid-grade Xuan level.

"Thank you, senior sister."

Luo Fan was moved and did not refuse.

Bai Jie gave a soft "hmm" and turned her face away.

Luo Fan took out a jade bottle from his pocket. "I also have something for you."

He handed it over, saying, "This beauty-preserving pill can help maintain youthful appearance and delay aging."

Bai Jie held it in her hand, her fingertips tightening slightly.

Her raised eyes were as clear as could be, as innocent as could be.

"You think I'm too old?"

"How could that be!"

Luo Fan quickly pointed to the sky, "Senior Sister will always be eighteen!"

Bai Jie smiled, turned around, her white robes fluttering, and prepared to leave.

She took a few steps and then stopped, without looking back.

"The sect is under martial law. If you need to go out in an emergency, please let me know immediately."

He paused, then added, "Swordsmanship is the foundation of self-defense; practice it diligently."

She turned her face to the side, her ears slightly red.

"I'll come find you again later."

Just then.

"Senior sister is leaving already?"

A pretty figure in a fiery red dress walked in with a smile.

She stopped in front of Bai Jie, who had been expressionless, her eyes crinkling into a smile. "Why don't you sit a little longer?"

Bai Jie glanced at her and left with only one sentence.

"Xiao Fan, this girl has thick skin and tough flesh, perfect for testing the fire-breathing sword I gave you."

Her figure transformed into a stream of light.

"..."

Luo Fan felt a chill run down his spine.

"It's just a mid-grade Xuan-level spiritual treasure, what's so special about it..."

Midozhi glanced at the sword in Luo Fan's hand and couldn't help but purse her lips.

Although he said that, he couldn't hide the sour tone in his voice.

Her Wind Chaser Spear was only a top-grade Yellow Rank weapon.

This was because her master loved her and gave her the best spiritual treasure among the outer disciples.

It's far inferior to a mid-grade Xuan-level weapon.

She stole a glance at the fire-breathing sword in Luo Fan's hand, then quickly looked away, her little mouth pouting slightly.

I can't watch it, the more I watch, the more sour I feel.

Luo Fan chuckled and shook his head. "Junior Sister, did you come here so early in the morning for something important?"

"Senior brother~"

"Can't people come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

She hugged Luo Fan's arm and shook it gently, pressing her whole body against him, her voice so sweet it was almost dripping with honey.

The fresh scent of a young girl and the soft touch of a young woman came at the same time.

Luo Fan's breath hitched, and he almost couldn't keep up.

"Uh... Junior sister, let's talk this out. I'm afraid I won't see the sun rise tomorrow."

He dodged Midozhi, taking two steps away, and then saw the little face opposite him looking very aggrieved.

"What's wrong? Are you that afraid of Senior Sister Bai?"

She pouted, looking at Luo Fan with slight dissatisfaction, but saw him straighten his chest.

"Junior sister's words are biased. As your brother, I am merely following my heart. How can there be any fear?"

He coughed lightly. "I was just worried that Elder Kong would misunderstand if he saw this. You wouldn't want your brother to be split into eight pieces, would you?"

"What eight petals?"

She turned around shyly, "Senior, are you talking about your abs?"

Midozhi lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes, and drew circles on the ground with her toes.

Her cheeks were flushed. "They haven't even seen it before. Whether it's a mule or a horse, we have to take it out for a walk..."

Luo Fan: "₍˶𖦹_𖦹˶₎"

All he wanted to say was, "What the hell are you talking about? Can you please stop spouting nonsense?"

Can't you be normal for once?!

Luo Fan took a deep breath, and then another deep breath!

Seeing that Luo Fan didn't seem to want to learn more about her, Midozhi could only say disappointedly.

"Young man, you might be in trouble."

Seeing Luo Fan frown, she then revealed her master Kong Lingfei's plan.

Luo Fan was somewhat surprised to hear that Kong Lingfei had actually come up with the idea of ​​using illusion magic to extract information from Zhang Tie that he was the mysterious alchemist.

Midozhi didn't say much about this.

She couldn't very well tell Luo Fan that this incident was caused by her master recognizing her as having the Ten Directions Battle Body, could she?

That way, the young man would only think that he was after her body, even though that was indeed the case.

More importantly, she didn't want to offend Luo Fan, nor did she want her to misunderstand her true feelings, and...

She didn't want Luo Fan to simply think that he was the vessel for unlocking her physique, because that would make it seem like she was using him.

Although forced melons are never sweet, and you won't get any melons at all if you don't force them, there are differences in how you force them.

Moreover, given his charm, Luo Fan might not be completely unmoved by her.

At worst...

If the heavens grant her a day, she and Luo Fan will meet again, their hearts blazing with sincerity.

Could it be that he could remain unmoved and unswayed by this beautiful woman in his arms?

Then she should consider whether Luo Fan is normal.

"Huh? Where did everyone go?"

When she came to her senses, Luo Fan was nowhere to be seen.

Half an hour later, Luo Fan walked out of the alchemy room, still carrying some lingering fragrance of the pills.

He opened his palm, revealing a perfectly round pill with flowing dark gold patterns.

"Junior sister, here you go."

Luo Fan smiled and said, "I'd also like to ask my junior sister to pass this pill on to junior brother Zhang."

"Hey bro, what kind of pill is this?"

Midozhi held it in her hands, her bright eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Soul-Suppressing Pill".

Luo Fan succinctly stated, "After taking it, one can solidify their mental state and resist illusionary interference."

"I knew it wouldn't be difficult for you."

Midozhi chuckled, her eyes sparkling. "You can refine these kinds of pills so easily, and so quickly!"

She emphasized the word "quick" and gave him a thoughtful look.

Luo Fan always felt that this girl had some impolite thoughts.

"Young man, how many spirit stones do you want?"

"Let it go this time. It's all just to resolve the trouble. As long as we can get through this smoothly, that's fine."

"That won't do. There has to be a return on investment. We can't do a losing business!"

She patted her chest with righteous indignation and great pride, "Alright then, this pill is on me. I'll give it to Senior Brother Zhang!"

*Smack!*

She tiptoed and, with lightning speed, kissed Luo Fan on the cheek.

It has a soft, warm touch and a sweet, youthful scent that dissolves quickly upon contact.

"Hey, they already paid me!"

Midozhi took two steps back, put her little hands behind her back, and blushed.

Seeing Luo Fan standing there in a daze, she panicked a bit. "Well, leave this to me."

She fled in panic, leaving behind only a faint fragrance that drifted into Luo Fan's nose.

Half an hour passed.

Luo Fan raised his hand and touched the spot where he had just been attacked, his eye twitching slightly.

This girl!

So what if I said I'd take care of it? Why all the emphasis?

That's what he said, but he was still savoring the trembling sensation and smacked his lips.

Luo Fan took a breath and opened his palm again, revealing more than a dozen pills shimmering with spiritual light.

Most of them were Lesser Rejuvenation Pills, but there were also a few Vitality Rejuvenation Pills.

They are all top-tier Yellow-rank items.

With his current level of alchemy skills, refining elixirs of this caliber is a piece of cake for him.

Luo Fan's expression turned serious; the threat of the Soul Killing Hall still existed.

Even though he used the power of the Five Elements Nirvana Pill to raise his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment stage.

But in this perilous world of cultivation, they barely have the ability to protect themselves.

"We must improve our strength as soon as possible."

Luo Fan looked out of the sect and, just like last time, changed into a set of ordinary coarse cloth clothes.

In just a quarter of an hour, he was far away from Peach Blossom Temple, until the sword shadow streaked through the air like a stream of light.

Flying on a sword is much faster than using movement techniques.

Before long, the market town a hundred miles away was reflected at the edge of the horizon.

Luo Fan stopped his sword strike several miles away and then walked in.

He knew the way well, and after passing through several bustling streets, he arrived at Baicaoge in the central area.

Behind the counter, Manager Wang was lazily fiddling with an abacus.

Hearing footsteps, without even looking up, he asked, "Sir, what would you like to order?"

"Manager Wang, how have you been?"

Luo Fan walked to the counter, his voice calm.

Manager Wang paused in his abacus work, and when he looked up, the languid look on his face vanished instantly.

"Oh, what a distinguished guest! Please forgive me for not greeting you properly!"

He put down his abacus, stepped out from behind the counter, and went to greet Luo Fan.

As he walked, a perfectly timed smile graced his face, while he subtly observed Luo Fan.

Luo Fan was still at the first level of Qi Refining, dressed plainly, yet exuding an indescribable composure.

"Young man, it's been quite a while since you last visited the market town."

Shopkeeper Wang's smile remained unchanged. "I wonder if you've come here today because of what happened before, or..."

He asked tentatively, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Luo Fan's empty hands.

Luo Fan took a jade bottle directly from his pocket and placed it on the counter.

"I am honored by your high regard, Manager. This trip is precisely for the purpose of cooperating with Baicaoge."

Manager Wang's eyes flickered slightly; having been in the elixir business for decades, his insight was naturally sharp.

The jade bottle looked ordinary, but the fragrance of elixir emanating from its mouth made his heart pound.

He averted his gaze and his smile grew even brighter.

"It's quite a coincidence."

"The owner of my Hundred Herbs Pavilion happens to be here today. I could introduce you to him, young friend. What do you say?"

The employer?

Luo Fan frowned, but since he was also interested in meeting him, he nodded.