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

I can't see through her, I can't see through her at all. This woman's mind is as deep as a still pool.

Moreover, the Five Elements Creation Pill is a closely guarded secret of the Five Elements Pill Sect, capable of replenishing spiritual roots and seizing the creation of heaven and earth.

She was able to say it, and it was definitely not without reason.

Luo Fan's hand holding the teacup remained steady and unmoved.

The tea in the cup rippled slightly.

His smile remained unchanged, but his mind was in turmoil, wondering what connection she had with the Five Elements Pill Sect.

Enemy or friend?

"Is the elixir the fairy speaks of?"

Luo Fan put down his teacup, his voice sounding both curious and bewildered.

He pretended to be stupid.

Su Qingyuan looked at him without saying a word.

Those phoenix eyes were as calm as water, but Luo Fan always felt that she saw through everything.

The air seemed to freeze.

The wind blew through the courtyard, rustling the leaves of the old trees.

Manager Wang stood at the gate of the courtyard, head bowed, like a pillar, but there was a strange light in his eyes.

A few breaths passed.

Su Qingyuan suddenly smiled.

It wasn't that faint smile from before; it was a genuine laugh, and her eyes crinkled into crescents.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, there's no need to be nervous."

She poured herself a cup of tea, her fingertips tracing the rim of the cup. "If I had any ill intentions towards you, I wouldn't be sitting here discussing cooperation with you."

That's a very direct statement.

Luo Fan laughed too, this time a genuine laugh.

"The fairy is right."

He relaxed and leaned back on the stone bench. "It's just that the fairy suddenly mentioned this legendary elixir, and I didn't react for a moment."

"It wasn't sudden."

Su Qingyuan shook her head and looked at him, "I could tell from the moment you took out that Lesser Rejuvenation Pill."

"Your alchemy techniques are in accordance with the principles of the Five Elements, and they are very well hidden, but they cannot be hidden from those who know them."

She paused, then added, "Especially those who have some understanding of the Five Elements Alchemy."

Luo Fan didn't reply.

He was waiting for the next part.

Su Qingyuan didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "My surname is Su, Su Qingyuan, and Baicaoge is mine."

"Anything in the market with the name 'Bai Cao' (Hundred Herbs) is my property, but before Bai Cao Ge (Hundred Herbs Pavilion), I have another identity."

She raised her eyes, looked at Luo Fan, and said, word by word, "The last sect master of the Five Elements Pill Sect, a direct disciple of True Person Qingxuan."

hum-

Something seemed to explode in Luo Fan's mind.

The Five Elements Alchemy School.

Qingxuan Zhenren.

Personal disciple.

These words, when put together, struck him like a thunderbolt.

He clenched his fists instinctively.

The storage ring contained the True Explanation of the Five Elements Alchemy, the Five Elements Alchemy Scripture, the Blazing Sun Furnace, and more…

These things were all left behind by the woman's master.

It is the legacy of her sect.

Now, it's all in his hands.

Luo Fan's throat was a little dry.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say.

Su Qingyuan saw through his thoughts.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, there's no need to overthink it. Since your master has bestowed his legacy upon you, that is your destiny."

Her tone was calm, revealing no emotion. "I, Su Qingyuan, am not the kind of person who would take things by force."

"not to mention……"

She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said, "You can make the Nether Spring Cold Fire recognize you as its master, and you can also refine elixirs containing the principles of the Five Elements."

This means you have an affinity with the Five Elements Alchemy, and your master, if watching from heaven, would be pleased.

That's very insightful.

But Luo Fan didn't believe it.

At least, I don't believe it completely.

For a sect, inheritance is more important than life itself.

Can she really let go so easily?

"The fairy is magnanimous."

Luo Fan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and tentatively asked, "Since you know the inheritance is on me, why didn't you just say so directly? Why go through all this trouble?"

Su Qingyuan put down her teacup.

"Because I want to see what kind of person you really are."

She looked at Luo Fan with a serious expression.

"The inheritance has been given to you, which is both an opportunity and a responsibility. If you are not virtuous or capable of fulfilling your duties, then I will take back the inheritance."

"But if you have a good temperament and talent..."

She furrowed her brow slightly, then relaxed into a smile.

"Then perhaps my Five Elements Alchemy Sect will one day see the light of day again."

These words contained both expectation and helplessness.

Luo Fan understood.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Does the fairy wish to rebuild the Five Elements Alchemy Sect?"

"think."

Su Qingyuan nodded without hesitation.

"But I know it's difficult."

She looked out of the courtyard, her gaze somewhat distant.

"The Five Elements Alchemy Sect made too many enemies back then and was also targeted by certain forces. Rebuilding it is no easy task."

"So all these years, I've lived in anonymity and opened this Hundred Herbs Pavilion."

"First, it's to gather resources and train personnel. Second, it's to wait for an opportunity."

She turned back to look at Luo Fan, "Or rather, waiting for someone."

Luo Fan grinned sheepishly, "The person the fairy is waiting for isn't me, is it?"

"It wasn't originally like that."

Su Qingyuan smiled, "But after seeing you, I feel that perhaps it's you."

Why?

"Because the Cold Fire of the Nether Spring recognizes you as its master."

Su Qingyuan said with certainty, "This fire is a spiritual fire of heaven and earth, it has a spirit, it can distinguish between good and evil, and it can understand people's hearts."

"Since it chose you, it means you are not a bad person and have an affinity with fire and alchemy."

"More importantly, the fact that you were able to refine an elixir containing the principles of the Five Elements during the Qi Refining stage shows that your understanding of the Five Elements Alchemy is far beyond that of ordinary people."

She looked into Luo Fan's eyes and said, "Even in the Five Elements Pill Sect back then, you couldn't find many with this kind of talent."

Luo Fan remained silent.

He is processing this information.

Su Qingyuan didn't urge him, and just drank her tea.

A while later.

Luo Fan finally spoke, "What does the fairy want me to do?"

"cooperate."

Su Qingyuan's words were concise and to the point.

"You provide the elixirs, I provide the resources, and Baicao Pavilion will do everything in its power to help you grow."

"Any medicinal herbs, pill formulas, or even cultivation resources you need."

"I will give it to you as long as I can find it. In return, you must promise me three things."

"Please speak, fairy."

"First, if you refine the Five Elements Creation Pill or other unique pills of the Five Elements Pill Sect in the future..."

Priority should be given to Baicaoge, and the price should be the highest market price.

"Can."

"Secondly, if you achieve great success in your cultivation and master the Dao of Alchemy, I hope you can help me rebuild the Five Elements Alchemy Sect."

You don't need to take care of it yourself.

"Simply step forward when necessary, as a successor of the Five Elements Alchemy Sect."

Luo Fan frowned.

"Fairy, this is a bit..."

"I know this request is a bit excessive, so I won't insist."

Su Qingyuan interrupted him, "If you are willing, I would be extremely grateful."

If you are unwilling, that's fine too; the previous agreement still stands.

That's a well-said statement.

But Luo Fan knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

Su Qingyuan has invested so much; it's impossible that she's only doing this for the first reason.

She's gambling.

I bet Luo Fan is a grateful person.

She was betting that Luo Fan would be able and willing to help her in the future.

Luo Fan remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he raised his head and looked at Su Qingyuan.

"And the third thing?"

Su Qingyuan looked at him and slowly said, "Third, if one day I die a violent death."

I hope you can cleanse the sect, eliminate the traitors, and avenge the Five Elements Alchemy Sect.

She spoke the last two words very softly.

Luo Fan, however, sensed the hatred and resolve within the words.

The courtyard fell silent again.

The wind blew, and the leaves rustled.

Luo Fan looked at Su Qingyuan.

She sat there, wearing a light blue dress and barefoot, looking both delicate and aloof.

But there was fire in those eyes.

It is a fire that has been buried for many years and has never been extinguished.

Luo Fan suddenly understood.

She opened the Hundred Herbs Pavilion to collect resources and train staff...

It was not about rebuilding the Five Elements Alchemy Sect at all.

At least, not entirely.

She was gathering strength, preparing for revenge.

She sought revenge for her master and for her sect.

"Who is the traitor the fairy is referring to?"

Luo Fan asked.

Su Qingyuan shook her head.

"Telling you now is pointless; you'll understand when you reach that level."

She paused, then added, "And I'm not even sure if that person is still alive."

Luo Fan didn't ask any further questions.

He picked up the now-cold tea and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, put the cup down.

"I can grant any of the fairy's three requests."

He looked at Su Qingyuan and smiled, "But I also have one condition."

"you say."

"The fairy cannot force me to do these things until I am capable of doing them."

I also cannot reveal my identity to outsiders, including the fact that I am a successor of the Five Elements Alchemy Sect.

Su Qingyuan smiled.

This time it was a genuine laugh.

"make a deal."

She stretched out her hand, palm up.

Luo Fan also extended his hand and gave her a high five as a pledge.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

There was something else hidden in their smiles.

From this day forward, Luo Fan, Baicao Pavilion, Su Qingyuan, and the Five Elements Pill Sect are now bound together.

Whether it's a blessing or a curse, we don't know.

The road must always move forward.

"Oh, right, this is for you."

Su Qingyuan suddenly remembered something, frowned, and took something out of her sleeve.