The next morning, while the sky was still overcast, Xiu Qiyu, dressed in a close-fitting outfit and carrying a simple sword, walked through several corridors and paths and arrived at the entrance of an exquisite little palace.
A hint of reluctance lingered on his peerless face. He raised and lowered his hands several times, as if he was hesitating.
Unexpectedly, the magnificent palace doors suddenly opened from the inside, revealing Ye Xiruo's pale face. Her slightly disheveled hair, dark circles under her eyes, and the weariness in her eyes that she couldn't hide made Xiu Qiyu feel a little ashamed.
"You know." If it wasn't revealed by the Palace Master, it must have been something Little Yezi guessed!
"Yes, we're on the same wavelength!" Ye Xiruo slowly smiled weakly, but her expression was stiff, as if she was about to cry.
Xiu Qiyu gently hugged Ye Xiruo and patted her back softly: "Silly girl, you will also be going out in the future, and I will worry about you just as much as you are right now."
Ye Xiruo finally couldn't hold back her tears and cried out: "You're leaving without telling me. I wanted to see you off."
"I know you should stay obediently in the Pill King Palace and not go anywhere. If you hear any news about the Second Prince, go and see him. Study hard with the Palace Master. I look forward to the surprise you will bring me."
"Don't worry! I will work hard." Ye Xiruo made up her mind to become a high-level alchemist as soon as possible and become a young genius who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Brother Xiu Qi, instead of being a pitiful wretch who could only hide behind Brother Xiu Qi and rely on him for protection.
Ye Xiruo wiped away her tears and smeared them all on Xiu Qiyu's white sleeve, raising her eyebrows triumphantly: "You can go now. Next time you leave without saying goodbye, I'll smear it on your face." Sure enough, she saw Xiu Qiyu's dark face, and her mood immediately improved.
Xiu Qiyu's white figure gradually disappeared from Ye Xiruo's sight. A few streaks of gray light began to appear in the sky. Ye Xiruo composed herself and began to absorb the faint chaotic energy to begin her cultivation.
After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, my meridians expanded several times over, and my true energy was several times stronger than during the Fusion stage. I remember my master smilingly saying, "The Foundation Establishment stage is the foundation for refining pills. People say that we alchemists are as delicate as pure white lotus flowers on a snowy mountain, requiring countless efforts to protect us, otherwise we might die easily. But that's not true. Every alchemist, especially a high-level alchemist, is a born martial arts genius. This is because they have strong spiritual power and pure, untainted souls. It's just that many people make the wrong choice when they make their choices, thinking that giving up martial arts will allow them to reach the highest realm of alchemy. Little do they know, they are embarking on a path of no return. Without a strong body, refining high-level pills consumes your own life force. Without strong martial power, when danger comes, do you expect those cowardly martial artists to shield you from harm? Don't dream about it. You're lucky if you don't become a meat shield. So, my disciple, you must cultivate diligently and defeat the Holy Maiden of the Illusionary Heaven Palace as soon as possible."
"Isn't it about defeating Brother Xiu Qi and the likes of the Demon Prince?"
Jing Li gave an awkward smile: "The key question is, can you even beat him?" That kid's luck, talent, bloodline, and hard work are all exceptional. Once his bloodline fully awakens, even the Demon Prince wouldn't be worthy to carry his shoes.
Ye Xiruo shook her head decisively: "I can't beat them."
“Foolish disciple, there is only one person in the whole world who doesn’t know about Yi Ruowu’s feelings for Xiu Qiyu.”
"It must be Brother Xiu Qi." Junior Sister Yue Lianqing is Brother Xiu Qi's childhood sweetheart, but what happened? She was rejected just the same. As for that Ninth Princess or something, she never even met her, and I doubt Brother Xiu Qi would like her anyway.
Xiu Qiyu left, from Ye Xiruo's life, but it seemed as if she had never left.
Instead of sleeping soundly all day, spending his time eating, strolling around, and basking in the sun, Ye Xi was constantly busy shuttling between the alchemy room, his residence, and the library.
Ye Xiruo was like a dried-up sponge, frantically absorbing all knowledge—knowledge related to alchemy and cultivation, wondrous objects of heaven and earth, the history and geography of the Taiyan Continent, and so on. Her days were peaceful yet fulfilling.
Occasionally, I'll stroll around the space to process some herbs. I'll soak in the pool for a while, then hold a spirit stone and begin cultivating.
It has to be said that her genes are truly exceptional. After Jing Li cured her of that weakness, Ye Xiruo's cultivation speed, alchemy speed, and comprehension increased even further. Jing Li was speechless at the speed she witnessed.
Preparations for the apprenticeship ceremony are still in full swing.
The Pill King Palace has taken in countless geniuses from all over the world, including some peerless talents, but none of them have been accepted as the Palace Master's last disciple. Therefore, everyone speculated that the Palace Master might never regret taking on a disciple. However, the appearance of Ye Xiruo severely slapped them all in the face.
The temple master not only accepted a disciple, but also brought back a weakling from outside as his last disciple. He seemed completely unconcerned, instead displaying immense pride and joy. He was so delighted that he went to Medicine King Valley and robbed a few precious pills, eagerly running to his disciple to present them as treasures.
The geniuses around the Pill King's Palace felt a mixture of envy, jealousy, hatred, and resentment towards Ye Xiruo. Ye Xiruo's appearance shattered their last glimmer of hope; how could they not hate her?
However, due to Jing Li's warning, no one dared to openly do anything to Ye Xiruo. When these people tried to do something to Ye Xiruo in secret, they directly faced Xiu Qiyu's ordinary, icy longsword. Apart from being beaten to the point of questioning their existence, they seemed to have no better choice.
However, the fire within her burned ever brighter, even her gaze becoming scorching and resentful. Ye Xiruo often received these strange looks, but she simply shook her head and continued with her own affairs.
Suddenly, the bell of the Danwang Palace rang out, and the Holy King Tower emitted a dazzling light, making the bell and tower famous throughout the world.
All the alchemists in the world heard the bell and saw the inconspicuous name in the dazzling golden light. The shock in their hearts was overwhelming.
A peerless genius capable of suppressing the continent was born right here in the Pill King Palace.
Back then, His Majesty was merely a bell ringing, and the Holy King Tower was only emitting a weak light, yet he was already hailed as the greatest prodigy in a thousand years.
Lord Jingli and Lord Yuzuo look similar, but the bell tolls slightly weaker and the holy light slightly stronger.
The Danwang Palace is thriving, a great blessing for the human race.
Even the Taiyan God Emperor's eyes, as deep and vast as the starry sky, revealed a hint of shock. He clapped his hands and laughed, "Guards, bestow the reward."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on the great prosperity of the human race."
"Remember to be wary of those demon scum." The young emperor strode briskly out of the hall.
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