When a martial artist switches to cultivating a core technique, they usually have to dissipate their internal energy and start over, or ask a senior master to protect them.

However, there is actually a third way, which is to use a unique protective artifact to protect the meridians of the whole body. Using an artifact for protection is the same principle as having a senior master provide protection.

"It seems you have many secrets, junior brother," Qiu Miaozhen said with a half-smile.

"Everyone has their own secrets, so please don't pry, Senior Sister Qiu. Leave me some privacy," Ye Feng joked.

"It's not like I'm so eager to know your secret... Fine, don't tell me then."

Qiu Miaozhen waved her hand and then asked, "Did you go to the Pill Workshop? Did you see Elder Wang?"

"Of course I've been there and seen him. Elder Wang even asked me to be the chief alchemist of the alchemy workshop."

Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, the inner disciple who had spoken up earlier was startled. He looked at Ye Feng in surprise and blurted out, "Are you bragging?"

Qiu Miaozhen looked at Ye Feng in shock and asked, "Junior brother, are you really bragging? Although your alchemy skills are very high, Elder Wang wouldn't make you the chief alchemist as soon as you enter the alchemy workshop! The alchemists in the workshop are all very powerful, especially the chief alchemist Chen Ruoyu, the second alchemist Gao Mingqi, and the third alchemist Zhao Zhengfeng!"

"The three of them can be said to be the three pillars of the Pill Workshop. Our sect's disciples even gave them a nickname - the Iron Triangle."

"Junior brother, are you sure you didn't hear wrong? Elder Wang really wants you to be the chief alchemist of the Pill Workshop?"

Ye Feng nodded with a wry smile: "I'm sure I didn't mishear. In fact, I was also taken aback when Elder Wang made this arrangement, just like you are now. But Elder Wang insisted on it, so I had no choice."

“That’s really impressive… It’s a good thing that Elder Wang values ​​you so much, but you’ve become the chief alchemist as soon as you go to the alchemy workshop. Chen Ruoyu and Gao Mingqi will definitely not be convinced, and they will most likely challenge you. If you lose to them, not only will you lose your position as chief alchemist, but you will also become a laughing stock.” Qiu Miaozhen said with a frown.

"Perhaps Elder Wang wanted to test me in this way," Ye Feng said.

“But this approach is really going too far… I’ll ask Elder Wang.”

After Qiu Miaozhen finished speaking, she sent out a communication talisman.

The talisman flew out and quickly returned. Qiu Miaozhen caught the talisman, and her expression immediately became somewhat strange.

"What did Elder Wang say?" Ye Feng asked.

"Elder Wang told me not to meddle in other people's business," Qiu Miaozhen said helplessly.

The disciple on the second floor of the Sutra Repository was even more shocked at this moment.

He initially thought Ye Feng was exaggerating, but Qiu Miaozhen sent a message to Elder Wang, which exposed Ye Feng's boasting.

But now she finally understood that everything Ye Feng had said was true, without a single lie!

"Elder Wang looks gentle and frail, but he's actually as stubborn as a mule... Never mind, Ye Feng, you'd better take care of yourself. I can't help you anymore," Qiu Miaozhen said with a wry smile.

"Looks like I can only hope for the best," Ye Feng chuckled wryly.

Back at his residence, Ye Feng saw Jiang Lingxuan and Sun Muqing studying cooking together in the kitchen.

"Why are you guys researching this?" Ye Feng asked, puzzled.

Jiang Lingxuan turned around, put her hands on her hips, and said, "We followed you to the Lingshui Sect, and you're always running around busy with this and that, while the two of us can only stay here. We're almost bored to death. If we don't find some hobbies to pass the time, won't we get depressed?"

"Okay, it's my fault."

Ye Feng stepped forward, pinched Jiang Lingxuan's cheek, and stroked Sun Muqing's hair. He said earnestly, "I assure you, we will leave here in a month at most."

“I’m not complaining, but don’t be impatient. You have to take it one step at a time to comprehend the techniques. If you’re too hasty, you’re likely to run into problems,” Jiang Lingxuan quickly said.

Sun Muqing nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Yefeng, don't worry too much about us. Lingxuan was just saying it casually. Besides, Lingxuan and I are actually quite satisfied with life here, it's just that shopping is a bit inconvenient."

"Can't you go to Water Cloud Island and Longevity Island?" Night Wind asked.

“No, Lingxuan and I were planning to go to Shuiyun Island and Changsheng Island, but we were stopped before we even left Xianling Island. They said that entering and leaving Xianling Island requires a disciple of the Lingshui Sect to accompany you. We didn’t want to bother you, so we haven’t gone yet,” Sun Muqing explained.

"I see... Then I'll take you out for a stroll another day when I have some free time," Ye Feng said with a smile.

Sun Muqing and Jiang Lingxuan both nodded happily.

After dinner, Ye Feng continued practicing the Spirit Water Cloud and Rain Technique.

The night wind stirred up moisture, making the whole room foggy.

"The blankets are all damp... I never thought that practicing water-based techniques would have such inconveniences," Jiang Lingxuan said with distress.

Sun Muqing raised her hand and cast a barrier to isolate the moisture, which finally made things much better.

Daylight broke, and the sun rose from the east.

The golden sunlight slanted down, illuminating the entire Fairy Spirit Island in a golden-red hue.

Night Breeze arrived at the alchemy workshop as promised, but before he even entered the workshop, he saw a group of alchemists walking out of it.

The leader was a middle-aged man in his thirties. He had a serious expression and his eyes were filled with deep resentment.

Following him were two younger men, and then the other alchemists.

It seems that these three are the chief alchemist Chen Ruoyu, the second alchemist Gao Mingqi, and the third alchemist Zhao Zhengfeng that Qiu Miaozhen mentioned yesterday.

However, Ye Feng is currently the chief, so they should be the second, third, and fourth seats.

Or, to put it another way, the former first-place winner, the former second-place winner, and the former third-place winner.

"Why are you blocking my way?" Ye Feng asked, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Are you Junior Brother Ye Feng?" Chen Ruoyu asked.

“Exactly.” Night Breeze nodded slightly.

Chen Ruoyu didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "You became the chief alchemist as soon as you joined our alchemy workshop, which makes us quite dissatisfied. So we want to see if you have the strength to be the chief alchemist."

"What if I really had that ability?" Ye Feng asked with a smile.

Chen Ruoyu said without hesitation, "If you can truly outshine everyone else, then what's wrong with making you the chief alchemist? But if you don't have that ability, then you'll have to give up your position as chief alchemist."

"That's right! Night Wind, do you dare to spar with us?"

Don't be a coward, or we'll look down on you!

Gao Mingqi and Zhao Zhengfeng chimed in, casting provocative glances at Ye Feng.

The passing disciples, as well as those who came to exchange for pills, were all drawn to this scene and stopped to watch.