Wenjiao, a forbidden area in the back mountain.

Within Medicine King Valley, all was peaceful and serene.

A gentle breeze carries the sweet fragrance of herbs.

In this place that resembles a fairyland, an ancient and enormous cauldron stands tall, exuding a mysterious aura accumulated over the ages.

Gu Xuan squatted quietly in front of the giant cauldron, gazing at it thoughtfully.

Standing beside him were his three disciples—his eldest disciple Fang Li, his second disciple Jiang Qingqing, and his fourth disciple Qi Jingchun.

At this moment, Fang Li frowned slightly.

After much hesitation...

He finally couldn't help but ask, "Master, are you really going to decide not to use a furnace or cauldron to refine pills?"

Before he could finish speaking...

Jiang Qingqing chimed in, "Yes, Master! Making pills with bare hands sounds too unbelievable. Is it really reliable?"

"My disciples are truly worried..."

Her pretty face was filled with worry.

However, unlike the two senior students, Qi Jingchun appeared remarkably calm and confident.

He smiled and said to the two of them, "Senior brother and sister, there is no need to worry. Since Master is acting in this way, he must be confident and certain of victory."

"We just need to watch quietly."

Upon hearing Qi Jingchun's words, Gu Xuan, who had been silent, slowly stood up.

He turned to look at his three beloved disciples.

Finally, his gaze settled on his fourth apprentice, Qi Jingchun, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

My four disciples are the ones who truly understand me.

Then, he waved his hand gently and said loudly, "Jingchun is absolutely right. I dare to make pills with my bare hands because I am fully confident."

"You need not say anything more, just stay here and protect your master."

"Once the elixir is complete, remember not to let it escape; simply store it in this bottle."

That's all.

Gu Xuan tossed several jade bottles to the three of them.

Fang Li and Jiang Qingqing took the jade bottle and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Despite their lingering doubts, how could they disobey their master's orders?

So the two could only nod helplessly and say, "This... alright, Master. Your disciples obey!"

"That's more like it."

Gu Xuan smiled slightly, then turned around and put away the ancient cauldron that was placed in front of him.

Then, without hesitation, he sat down cross-legged.

Suddenly, a blazing Samadhi Fire burst forth from his left hand, flickering and radiating a terrifyingly high temperature.

At the same time, his right hand swiftly gathered together the incredibly precious medicinal herbs.

Each of these herbs is priceless, containing the purest celestial energy and medicinal power of heaven and earth.

At this moment, Fang Li, Jiang Qingqing, and Qi Jingchun's gazes were drawn to Gu Xuan as if by a magnet.

They stared intently at the scene before them, afraid of missing a single detail.

Because what they were witnessing at that moment was simply too unbelievable—making pills with bare hands!

It should be noted that even Laozi, the Supreme Lord of the Human Sect who stands at the pinnacle of alchemy, probably wouldn't have the courage or skill to attempt such a shocking and unconventional approach.

However, at this moment, Master Gu Xuan showed no fear whatsoever.

They resolutely chose this path that no one had ever taken before.

Just as everyone held their breath in anticipation, Gu Xuan suddenly tossed the herbs in his hand high into the air.

The herbs scattered like dazzling fireworks in the night sky.

Without hesitation, he swung his left hand, sending out the blazing Samadhi Fire like a meteor.

It accurately hit the herbs flying in mid-air.

In an instant.

Flames shot into the sky, illuminating the surrounding area.

The process of forming the elixir by hand has officially begun!

......

Meanwhile, at the summit of the main peak of the Wenjiao Immortal Sect.

Inside the majestic and imposing main hall, Liu Ruyan, the third disciple, sat quietly in the main seat.

She wore a long, snow-white dress, its hem fluttering in the wind.

Like a fairy descending to earth.

Her figure is graceful and her curves are exquisite; every movement is elegant and charming.

However, her aloof demeanor contrasts sharply with her beautiful appearance.

Her face was absolutely beautiful.

But he remained as cold as ice, showing no emotion whatsoever.

Those beautiful eyes shone with a cold light, like cold stars, making people afraid to look directly at them.

The aura emanating from her.

She seemed to be a goddess from the heavens, noble and unapproachable.

Looking from afar...

At this moment, Liu Ruyan was like a high and mighty empress.

Her presence filled the entire space with invisible pressure; even getting close enough to feel that suffocating oppressive aura was palpable.

It instills fear and awe in people.

Before her lay a large table covered with a dazzling array of jade talismans and jade slips.

These items contain information about the complex affairs within the Wenjiao sect.

Currently, all matters concerning the stability of the sect are temporarily being handled by Liu Ruyan.

Beside her, Yun Yi and Duan Wude, her two capable assistants, were also doing their best to help.

However, almost all the disciples of the Wenjiao sect subconsciously regarded Liu Ruyan as the deputy leader of the Wenjiao sect.

There was nothing that could be done; Master Gu Xuan had long since become a hands-off manager.

They ignored the trivial matters in the teaching.

As for the eldest brother and second sister, there's no need to mention them; they are completely clueless and incompetent at handling sect affairs.

To be honest, the only one who could occasionally come to help was his fourth junior brother, Qi Jingchun.

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