The Taoist temple was completely silent under the cover of night. Moonlight shone on the bluestone path, casting a slightly lonely shadow.
We can't wait any longer; we must succeed!
Bei Ye is usually very calm and reserved, but he has been in this Taoist temple for many days. During this time, he tried his best to get close to the Taoist priest and seek his help, but each time he was silently rejected by the Taoist priest at the crucial moment, which made him a little impatient.
Tonight, having anticipated the Taoist priest's location, he hurried towards the priest's alchemy room.
Inside the alchemy room, the furnace roared with fire, and the Taoist priest's life's work—the "Rejuvenating Pill"—was being refined.
Bei Ye stood beside the alchemy furnace, his gaze fixed on the Taoist priest's deep, pool-like eyes, as if trying to find the answer within them.
“Senior Daoist Master, I…” Bei Ye’s voice trembled slightly, but was extremely firm, “I beg you to grant me two ‘Rejuvenation Pills.’ My friend’s life hangs by a thread, and I must save him.”
The Taoist priest remained expressionless, his gaze flickering uncertainly in the firelight of the alchemy furnace. He spoke calmly, "'The Rejuvenating Pill' is the culmination of my many years of cultivation; it is extremely precious. How could I possibly give it away so easily?"
Bei Ye clenched his fists and bowed deeply. "Senior, I am willing to pay any price. As long as you can give me the 'Rejuvenation Pill,' I will do anything you ask."
A hint of surprise flashed in the Taoist priest's eyes. He slowly stood up, walked to Bei Ye, and carefully examined him. After a moment, he said coldly, "I need your blood. You'll have to be my blood bank for three years."
Upon hearing this, Bei Ye hesitated for a moment. But only for a split second, then he gritted his teeth and said, "I'm willing."
The Taoist priest nodded and turned to walk towards the alchemy furnace. With a gentle flick of his sleeve, the fire in the furnace instantly burned even brighter.
"Come here, let me see the effects of your blood first."
Bei Ye rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong arms.
"Snap!"
The Taoist priest took out a sharp dagger and gently made a cut on Bei Ye's arm.
Fresh blood slowly flowed out, dripping into the alchemy furnace. Bei Ye's face gradually turned pale, feeling the life force in his body being drained away bit by bit, but he gritted his teeth and did not make any unnecessary movements, maintaining the state of bloodletting for a long time.
The Taoist priest was completely focused on observing the changes in the furnace fire and the elixir, adjusting the heat and the proportions of the medicinal materials from time to time.
Time seemed to stand still. Bei Ye's blood continued to flow into the alchemy furnace, and his face became even paler, devoid of any color, and his eyes became somewhat muddled.
The Taoist priest was completely absorbed in refining the elixir, as if he had forgotten everything around him.
Finally, at the moment when the two "Rejuvenation Pills" were successfully refined, Bei Ye was so weak that he could barely stand. But he still forced himself to take the pills from the Taoist priest and carefully put them into his pocket.
"Thank you, Daoist Master," Bei Ye said weakly.
The Taoist priest waved his hand: "No need to thank me, we've just made a deal. Remember, come find me here on the fifteenth of every month." After saying that, he turned around and continued refining other pills.
"yes!"
Bei Ye gave the Taoist priest a deep look, then turned and left the alchemy room.
Stepping out of the Taoist temple, Bei Ye looked up at the starry sky. He knew he had no chance to back down. Having chosen this deal, he had to carry it out.
For Xu Yuehuai, everything is worth it.
Under the moonlight, Bei Ye's eyes held a tenderness, a gentle affection that lingered for a long time.
Bei Ye gripped the two newly acquired Rejuvenating Pills tightly in his hand. These were not only miraculous medicines that could save lives, but also symbols of the heavy mission he carried on this journey.
"Daoist Master, I must leave now." Bei Ye turned around, bowed deeply towards the direction of the alchemy room. His voice was very steady, as if a mission was calling him forward.
Inside the alchemy room, the Taoist priest's voice was deep and resonant, as if it had traveled through a thousand years: "Yes, go. But you must remember to return on the fifteenth of next month. Otherwise, I will find a way to bring you back."
Bei Ye replied respectfully, "This junior understands."
He turned and left, his steps quick yet steady.
Back in his room, Bei Ye quickly erased all traces of his past few days, as if he had never been there. He packed his bags, ready to embark on a new journey.
However, when he stepped out of the Taoist temple again, he found that the night was as thick as fog, and the surrounding mountains and forests seemed to have become an unknown labyrinth.
"Where exactly should we go?" Bei Ye frowned, a sense of confusion creeping into his heart.
Just then, a violent force suddenly surged out from within him, uncontrollable like a raging flood.
Bei Ye instantly felt his reason being swallowed up by this power, and his body felt as if it no longer belonged to him.
He clutched his head in anguish, crying out, "Could it be that the Taoist priest gave me something strange to eat?"
We need to find a place to calm our minds and suppress this force as soon as possible.
Bei Ye quickly flew away, wanting to find a quiet place.
However, he found that his body was becoming increasingly uncomfortable, and he could not even control his internal energy according to his own will.
As Bei Ye struggled in agony, two figures suddenly emerged from the shadows. They were dressed in close-fitting clothes, wielding curved blades, and wearing bloodthirsty smirks.
One of them whispered, "Our master must have been right to tell us to follow him. It seems he betrayed our master. Let's just kill him!"
The other man shook his head: "Don't act rashly. Spare his life and take him back to our master for disposal."
Before the two finished speaking, they attacked Bei Ye.
The curved blade gleamed coldly in the moonlight, aiming straight for Bei Ye's vitals.
"Who goes there? You're asking for death!" Although Bei Ye unleashed his power, his mind was clouded, and he could only fight on instinct. His eyes were bloodshot, and he couldn't see who it was. He only sensed that someone was going to hurt him, so he frantically threw punches to retaliate.
With a loud "bang," Bei Ye forcefully blocked their attack. They stared in astonishment at the crazed young man before them, a flicker of fear in their eyes. But they quickly regained their composure and launched another attack.
"How did he suddenly become so lethal?" the man in white exclaimed.
The man in black said in a deep voice, "He seems to have lost his mind because of some kind of drug; it looks like he's been poisoned. Let's retreat first."
However, Bei Ye seemed oblivious to their conversation, continuing his frenzied attacks on the two. Every punch he threw was filled with extreme power, intent on tearing his opponents apart!
The men in white and black realized they were no match for him and could only barely defend against Bei Ye's attacks.
"Oh no, she's completely out of control."
"Run!"
The man in black pushed the man in white aside, allowing him to dodge Bei Ye's fatal attack.
"Trying to leave? Ha! Since you're here, leave your lives behind!" Bei Ye's voice was icy and cruel, like a demon from the deepest hell. He suddenly leaped up, his fists slamming towards the two of them simultaneously.
The attack was incredibly powerful; the two were completely unable to withstand it and were instantly blasted away!
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