With Yao Yao by her side, Jiang Yuetong felt more at ease. Thinking of this, she took out a long red whip from her spatial storage and handed it to Jiang Xinyao.

"This whip is called Bloodscale. It is unmatched by any divine weapon. Even if your spiritual power cultivation is not high, you can still use 80% of its damage. I obtained it deep in the Yaoshui Forest. Now I'm giving it to you."

Jiang Xinyao's eyes were watery with emotion, but she still refused, saying, "This is the weapon my sister is used to using; I can't take it away."

"Take it. I have not made a pact with Bloodscale. Taking it will not harm me. If you do not agree, I will not let you participate in the competition."

Jiang Yuetong's expression turned serious, clearly indicating that she was becoming earnest.

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Xinyao immediately took the whip and made a contract with the magical artifact in front of her.

She looked at Jiang Yuetong with a grin and said, "I agree, I agree, how could I disagree?"

Jiang Yuetong smiled and said, "Let's go back now, and I'll take you to the academy for the competition after dawn."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xinyao moved closer, hugged her arm, and said in a cheerful and coquettish tone, "Sister is the best!"

The next day.

As dawn broke, a layer of white mist filled the surroundings.

Jiang Yuetong used the Flash Spirit Talisman to take Jiang Xinyao to the academy, and they could see the four big characters "Tianchen Academy" from afar.

As soon as the two landed, they attracted the attention of people around them. Some people even greeted Jiang Xinyao as they passed by, indicating that they got along quite well.

A voice called out from afar.

Jiang Xinyao glanced at Jiang Yuetong, her eyes filled with surprise. She opened her arms to hug Jiang Yuetong, then quickly let go, saying with a hint of reluctance, "Sister, I'll go in first. You should go back quickly!"

Seeing that she was obviously very happy, Jiang Yuetong didn't keep her waiting. She just told her, "Don't worry too much about the ranking in the competition. As long as you are safe and sound, that's all that matters."

"Okay, okay." Jiang Xinyao waved to her as she walked away.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuetong's dark eyes flashed with a helpless smile, and then she disappeared from the spot in a flash.

Those around Jiang Xinyao noticed and exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, Yaoyao, your sister is amazing!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xinyao raised her head with a proud expression: "Of course."

...

Just then, Jiang Yuetong returned to the small house, and Li Qingrong's anxious figure came into her view.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yuetong walked over quickly.

Li Qingrong frantically reached out to grab her hands: "Jiang Yuetong, the young master has been poisoned, and it's a cold poison! I... I want to save him!"

Jiang Yuetong was slightly startled; the plot had moved ahead of schedule again.

She patted Li Qingrong's hand reassuringly and said calmly, "Don't worry, what grade of pills can you refine now?"

"Only a fifth-rank official." Li Qingrong was somewhat dejected.

"We've found all the herbs needed to refine the antidote for the cold poison. If you can advance to the ninth rank as soon as possible, you might be able to refine two or three antidotes..."

At this point, Jiang Yuetong's hands, hanging at her sides, clenched slightly. If the antidote wasn't developed soon, Lü Jingliang probably wouldn't last much longer.

I've been secretly giving him spiritual spring water lately, hoping to suppress the poison, but this isn't a long-term solution.

Li Qingrong swallowed hard, her eyes fixed on Jiang Yuetong: "So... I want your help."

The two exchanged a glance, and Jiang Yuetong knew what she wanted to do. She frowned slightly and asked, "Do you want to find another antidote for the cold poison?"

Li Qingrong said dejectedly, "Yes, I originally thought that with my extremely high talent, I could quickly help you refine the antidote."