Lin Qian was startled. Why would her senior brother, Xiao Jinghuai, come looking for her?
"Host, Xiao Jinghuai is the main villain in this book. He appears gentle and refined on the surface, but he is actually cunning and ruthless. You must be careful when dealing with him," 003 hurriedly reminded Lin Qian.
Lin Qian took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then opened the door.
"Senior Brother, what brings you here?" Lin Qian asked.
Xiao Jinghuai smiled slightly and said, "I heard that Junior Sister has just arrived at the Alchemy Peak. As her senior brother, it is only right that I come to inquire about her situation."
Lin Qian was wary, but outwardly responded politely. After exchanging a few words, Xiao Jinghuai left.
Even after Xiao Jinghuai left, Lin Qian's heart was still pounding, as if it would leap out of her throat. She slowly closed the door, leaning her back against it, and softly asked, "003, what do you think?"
"This Xiao Jinghuai is definitely up to no good." 003's voice was full of vigilance. "He's the most notorious scheming man in this book. On the surface, he's kind and friendly to everyone, but in reality, he's ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Host, you must be careful and not be deceived by his seemingly harmless appearance!"
Lin Qian sneered and said, "I'm not the heroine in the original book who only has love on her mind. How could I be so easily fooled? He came to me because he wants to use me to achieve his ulterior motives."
"But host, the book doesn't explain why he approached you," 003 said with a hint of doubt. "Could it be... because he's attracted to your beauty? After all, host, you're currently the most beautiful woman in the cultivation world!"
"Get lost, stop talking nonsense!" Lin Qian glared at 003 in annoyance. "With his sanctimonious appearance, would he even look at me? Besides, I'm just a novice alchemy apprentice right now. What could he, the senior disciple of the Alchemy Peak, possibly want from me?"
“That’s true…” 003’s voice trailed off. “Then, host, what should we do next?”
"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it." A sly glint flashed in Lin Qian's eyes. "Since he wants to play, then I'll play along. I want to see what tricks he's up to."
The next day, Lin Qian arrived at class early. Soon after, the other disciples arrived one after another. Just then, Lin Yao, Lin Shiyun's little follower, walked in. She spotted Lin Qian immediately, her eyes filled with malice.
"Oh, isn't this Lin Qian? A mere Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator dares to come to Dan Peak?" Lin Yao mocked.
Lin Qian frowned and ignored her.
Seeing that Lin Qian remained silent, Lin Yao became even more smug.
"Do you think entering the Alchemy Peak will change anything? You're nothing but a pathetic wretch no one wants!" Lin Yao continued to humiliate Lin Qian.
Lin Qian's eyes turned cold. She stared at Lin Yao and said, "You'd better not mess with me."
Lin Yao was startled by Lin Qian's gaze, but still stubbornly said, "What? You want to make a move?"
Just then, the elder who was giving the lecture walked in, and Lin Yao shut her mouth, but her eyes were still full of provocation when she looked at Lin Qian.
The next day, as dawn broke in the east, Lin Qian arrived at the classroom early. She found a seat and quietly waited for the lesson to begin. Soon after, the other disciples arrived one after another.
Just then, Lin Shiyun's little follower, Lin Yao, walked in. As soon as she entered, her malicious gaze shot straight at Lin Qian.
"Oh, isn't this Lin Qian? A mere Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator dares to come to Dan Peak?" Lin Yao mocked.
Lin Qian frowned and chose to ignore her.
Seeing that Lin Qian remained silent, Lin Yao became even more smug.
"Do you think entering the Alchemy Peak will change anything? You're nothing but a pathetic wretch no one wants!" Lin Yao continued to humiliate Lin Qian.
Lin Qian's eyes instantly turned icy cold. She stared intently at Lin Yao and said in a chilling tone, "You'd better not mess with me."
Lin Yao was startled by Lin Qian's gaze, but she still tried to remain calm and said defiantly, "What? You want to make a move?"
Just then, the elder who was giving the lecture walked in, and Lin Yao reluctantly shut her mouth, but her eyes were still full of provocation when she looked at Lin Qian.
The instructor was an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face named Li Xuanji. It is said that he had been stuck at the Golden Core stage for hundreds of years, unable to break through, so he served as an elder on the Alchemy Peak, teaching disciples to pass the time.
The moment the elder entered the classroom, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted through the air. He was slender, with a white goatee, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. He scanned the classroom, his gaze lingering briefly on Lin Qian. Lin Qian felt a chill run down her spine; she sensed that this elder was no ordinary person, seemingly able to see right through her cultivation level.
"Today we will discuss the refining of Qi Condensation Pills." The elder's voice was deep and resonant, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Lin Qian immediately focused her mind. The Qi Condensation Pill is the most commonly used pill among Qi Refining stage cultivators. It can help cultivators quickly recover their spiritual power and is a basic introductory pill for alchemy.
The elder began to explain the formula and refining steps of the Qi Condensation Pill in detail. Lin Qian listened attentively while mentally simulating the pill-refining process. 003 also explained some pill-refining techniques and precautions to her from time to time.
“Host, the most important things in alchemy are controlling the heat and spiritual energy; neither can be lacking.” 003’s voice rang in Lin Qian’s mind. “You must remember, you can’t rush things. Alchemy must be done step by step; you must not be too hasty.”
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