Chapter 160: Fellow Daoist Chu, you have caused me so much trouble

Red Sun Peak! Qu Zhongshu landed in front of Chu Ning's cave on his flying sword, followed closely by Yang Qiaoying and You Xing.

"Is this the cave where the alchemist lives?"

Yang Qiaoying looked at this simple cave. Would an alchemist who could refine top-grade foundation-building pills live in such a remote place?

Right now, you need to use your spiritual consciousness.

"Senior Yang, you can't do that."

You Xing hurriedly stopped him and explained, "Senior, if your spiritual sense were to scan it, it might ruin the elixir."

He would stop it, not because he believed that the other party could really refine a top-grade foundation-building pill, but because he was afraid that Senior Yang would give the other party an excuse to fail by doing so.

"Thanks for reminding me, I had forgotten that."

Although Yang Qiaoying didn't know how to make pills, she knew this. However, in her heart, she had already determined that the alchemist found by Senior Brother Qu was a liar, so she didn't consider this point at all.

Inside the cave.

Chu Ning's spiritual sense noticed Qu Zhongshu and the other two outside the cave.

“Isn’t this a pleasure?”

When Chu Ning saw You Xing with his spiritual sense, he was stunned for a moment. How did this guy come to Xiyue Sect? Like himself, he came to be a son-in-law? "Hey, Lao Hei, did you notice that this Senior Qu and that female senior didn't seem to notice my spiritual sense."

In addition to being surprised by You Xing's arrival, Chu Ning also discovered that Senior Qu and the other female senior had no reaction at all to his spiritual sense scan.

This is because the two of them did not discover their own spiritual consciousness.

These two are both in the early stage of Jindan. It seems that my current spiritual awareness can be compared with that of the early stage of Jindan.

"Don't you think about how many good things you've eaten? The longevity fruit turned into a waterfall, which makes your consciousness grow every day. There are also so many foundation-building fruits, and the soul-cleansing liquid that only Jindan cultivators can afford. In addition, you practiced the Soul-Exterminating Thorn Secret Technique. If your consciousness can't catch up with the Jindan realm, it would be a waste of heaven's gifts."

"With these resources, apart from the Longevity Fruit, even if the other resources were placed on a pig, it would be able to take off and form a pill."

Lao Hei said a lot in one breath, and Chu Ning's mouth twitched. Although what this guy said was unpleasant, it was really the case.

The resources I have obtained are beyond the reach of even Tang Xiaoniu. If these resources are used properly, they can produce several Jindan powerhouses.

"Can you talk? I have come this far through my own efforts. I have worked hard to get all these resources."

Chu Ning retorted, blocked Lao Hei again, and walked out of the cave.

"Who's outside the door?"

Chu Ning shouted loudly before he even stepped into the cave. Although he knew who was standing at the entrance of the cave, he could not reveal that his spiritual sense was stronger than that of these two Jindan powerhouses.

Hearing the voice coming from Chu Ning, Qu Zhongshu and Yang Qiaoying were fine, but You Xing frowned slightly.

The voice sounded familiar, as if I had heard it somewhere before.

"Yes, I came to see how your refining of the Foundation Establishment Pill is going?" Qu Zhongshu replied.

"So it's Senior Qu. Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and have successfully refined the foundation-building pill."

You Xing was shocked.

Fortunately, I have accomplished my mission.

He was very familiar with these four words.

How many times have I woken up in the middle of the night with these four words in my mind?

"Is the refining successful?"

Although Qu Zhongshu had some confidence in Chu Ning, he was still shocked when he heard Chu Ning's words.

"Junior Sister Yang, I told you there wouldn't be any problem." Qu Zhongshu looked at Yang Qiaoying and said with a smile.

"Brother Qu, this person only said that he had refined a foundation-building pill, but he didn't say it must be of top quality."

Yang Qiaoying reminded him that she had already determined that the other party was a liar, but she didn't know why Senior Brother Qu was fooled.

"Ahem, Senior Yang!"

You Xing looked a little embarrassed and quickly interrupted Yang Qiaoying.

"Senior Yang, this foundation-building pill should be of top quality."

"?"

Being stared at by Yang Qiaoying, You Xing felt a little uncomfortable, but he couldn't have heard it wrong, it was definitely Chu Ning in the cave.

In You Xing's eyes, Chu Ning was the only one he believed could refine top-grade foundation-building pills during the foundation-building period.

Because Chu Ning had refined it in front of him with his own eyes.

The reason why he spoke so confidently before was first because he did not expect Chu Ning to be in Xiyue Sect.

He had heard about the affairs of the Jin Sect, but he only knew that Chu Ning was not being hunted down. Sects such as the Yinglong Sect did not reveal the reason why Chu Ning was not being hunted down, so he did not know that it was Chu Ning who was protected by the Xiyue Sect.

Secondly, he was misled by Qu Zhongshu's words.

Qu Zhong was talking about an alchemist who guaranteed that he could refine a top-grade foundation-building pill, which sounded like nonsense to him.

He believed that Chu Ning could refine a top-grade foundation-building pill, but he was even more certain that Chu Ning would never give a guarantee.

Unless, there are endless materials for foundation-building pills that can allow Chu Ning to refine foundation-building pills without limit.

Thinking of this, You Xing looked at Qu Zhongshu with some resentment, but this guy was a powerful Jindan master, and he couldn't just put the blame on him.

"Senior Yang, the alchemist that Senior Qu is looking for is Chu Ning. I have fought with Chu Ning in alchemy. At that time, Chu Ning defeated me with a high-grade foundation-building pill."

You Xing had no choice but to talk about the disastrous defeat that year again. Although in the eyes of those who watched the game at that time, his defeat was not disastrous and his performance was equally amazing.

But in his own eyes, it was a disastrous defeat.

Chu Ning came into contact with alchemy later than himself and his level was lower than his own, but he was able to refine the foundation-building pill, which crushed him in all aspects.

"What, you are the guy who lost to Chu Ning in the Alchemist Competition?"

Before Yang Qiaoying could react, Qu Zhongshu spoke in surprise.

This time, Qu Zhongshu did not intend to attack You Xing, but he really didn't know who was defeated by Chu Ning.

He was very gossipy. When he first knew that Tang Ruowei had a fiancé, he did some research and also got the general information about Chu Ning from Duan Shijie.

It is known that Chu Ning refined a top-grade foundation-building pill in an alchemy competition and defeated a very talented alchemist at the time. In the end, he was accepted as a disciple by the elders of Wenjin Sect.

He did not specifically seek to know who the alchemist who lost to Chu Ning was. No one would care about the runner-up in any competition.

Moreover, he believed that even if he asked, Senior Sister Duan might not know who the runner-up was.

In the eyes of these Jindan powerhouses, Chu Ning can only be regarded as a rising star, and the younger generation who lost to Chu Ning are even less worthy of attention.

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"Yes, senior. I was the one who lost that game."

You Xing admitted it with resentment, but he couldn't help cursing in his heart. Is it necessary to be so surprised? Although I don't hate Chu Ning, I am not as skilled as others in the alchemy competition, and I lost, but I don't want to be mentioned like a corpse.

Yang Qiaoying listened to the conversation between the two and said thoughtfully, "Chu Ning? Is he the fiancé of Junior Sister Duan's disciple?"

"That's right, Junior Sister Yang, do you know why I believe Chu Ning? Because Chu Ning was able to refine a top-grade foundation-building pill before he even established his foundation. Well... this kid lost to Chu Ning back then."

You Xing: ...

“Young people, sometimes you shouldn’t be too absolute. Just because you can’t do something doesn’t mean others can’t do it. You should know that there are always people who are better than you.”

Qu Zhongshu taught You Xing earnestly, but he was actually very happy in his heart.

This kid Chu Ning is really trying to save face for himself.

You Xing said that even his master couldn't guarantee that he could refine a top-grade foundation-building pill. Now that Chu Ning has refined it, doesn't that mean that his master is not as good as Chu Ning?

No matter what Junior Sister Yang's original attitude towards Master You Xing was, at least now she has some doubts about his alchemy skills.

You Xing was silent, he no longer wanted to explain.

Fortunately, Chu Ning came out quickly to rescue him.

"Senior Qu...Brother You is here too."

Chu Ning walked out of the cave, first greeted Qu Zhongshu, then nodded to Yang Qiaoying, and then smiled and looked at You Xing: "You and I parted ways in this mountain, and it has been many years since we last met. I didn't expect to meet here. It's really fate."

You Xing forced a smile on his face. If he was somewhere else, or if he hadn't said what he had said before, he would still be very happy to see Chu Ning.

Among his peers as alchemists, the one he admires the most is Chu Ning, and he has always regarded Chu Ning as his goal to catch up with.

"Chu Ning, have you refined a top-grade foundation-building pill?" Yang Qiaoying was still a little unsure and asked immediately.

"Thanks to Senior Qu, I was able to refine a top-grade foundation-building pill."

Chu Ning didn’t know the identity of this female senior, but since she was brought by Senior Qu, there was no need to hide it.

"That's right, Chu Ning, you didn't disappoint me. You really didn't brag."

Qu Zhongshu laughed out loud and patted Chu Ning's shoulder with satisfaction. Chu Ning frowned, wondering when had he ever boasted?

I didn't guarantee that I could refine a top-grade foundation-building pill, I just said I would try my best.

When did “going all out” become an overstatement?

"Submission..."

"I know you are tired from refining the elixir. Go back and rest first. I will come to see you later."

Seeing Chu Ning was about to speak, Qu Zhongshu interrupted Chu Ning and sent a message to Chu Ning: "Go and rest first, we can talk later if you have anything to say."

"Oh, refining this foundation-building pill is indeed a bit too stressful. I will go back to the cave to rest first."

Chu Ning took out two bottles from the storage bag, which contained top-grade foundation-building pills and good-grade foundation-building pills respectively.

Qu Zhongshu raised his hand and put it away, saying with relief: "Go ahead."

You Xing watched Chu Ning walk back to the cave with a red face, his eyes widened. Is this a sign of mental exhaustion? Could this senior Qu please stop lying with his eyes open?

Phew!

When Yang Qiaoying saw You Xing's expression and then noticed that her senior brother didn't let Chu Ning speak, she couldn't help but laugh.

Since she was able to cultivate to the Golden Elixir stage, she must be a very smart person and could probably guess what was going on.

This smile made Qu Zhongshu's eyes widen.

"You Xing, since you and Chu Ning are old acquaintances, then go and reminisce about the past." Yang Qiaoying first spoke to You Xing, and then turned her gaze to Qu Zhongshu: "Senior Brother, I have something to say to you."

"no problem."

Qu Zhongshu nodded hurriedly, no longer showing the demeanor of a powerful golden elixir master.

The two flew away on their swords. You Xing looked towards Chu Ning's cave, unable to hold back any longer, and shouted in a voice filled with grief and indignation, "Fellow Daoist Chu, you have done me a disservice."

PS: The updates have been a little late these days, and I’m a little behind schedule. I apologize. I have some things to deal with in life.

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