Chapter 19: The magic pill saves his wife and ascends to heaven
The vortex of spiritual energy in the sky slowly dissipated.
The golden rain of light did not stop, spreading across the entire Qingyun Sect in a sacred and peaceful atmosphere.
Zhang Xuan slowly opened the lid of the alchemy furnace with trembling hands.
There is no expected burnt smell, and no waste residue after failure.
Within the furnace's core, a longan-sized pill quietly hovered, shrouded in a nine-colored halo, as if billions of stars were flickering and surging within. An indescribable aura of life washed over them, lifting the spirits of everyone present.
"This...Is this what I made?"
Zhang Xuan's voice was shaking so much that he couldn't even believe his eyes.
He slowly stretched out his hand and held the pill in his palm with the most gentle movement in his life.
The pill felt warm to the touch, and a surge of warmth instantly flowed through his meridians, washing over his limbs and bones. The bottleneck that had plagued him for decades actually showed signs of loosening at this moment.
How could this be a pill? It's clearly a life!
The alchemists who were watching had already fallen silent. They stretched their necks like ducks with their throats pinched, their eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
This kind of divine object has long been beyond their understanding.
Magic pill!
This is definitely an elixir that only exists in ancient books!
“Boom—”
In the distance, several powerful auras broke through the air, accompanied by hurried footsteps.
Qingyun Sect Master Lin Tianyang rushed over with the masters of each peak.
They thought it was an invasion by a powerful enemy, but when Lin Tianyang's eyes fell on the magic pill in Zhang Xuan's hand, he was struck by lightning and froze in place.
“This…this is…”
The Sect Master's voice was a little dry. He had been in charge of the Qingyun Sect for a hundred years and had seen countless natural treasures, but he had never seen such a miraculous elixir.
"Master!" Zhang Xuan was so excited when he saw his backbone that tears welled up in his eyes. "It's Master Zheng! It was Master Zheng who guided me to refine the magic pill! Qingya is saved! She is saved!"
Lin Tianyang's gaze finally shifted away from the magic pill and fell on the pale, thin woman.
The previous scrutinizing and suspicious look was now gone, replaced by the solemnity of a conversation between peers, even with a hint of awe.
The person who can guide the refining of the elixir must be more powerful and have a more terrifying identity than he imagined.
"Master Zheng, I am Lin Tianyang. Please forgive me for my previous neglect."
Sect leader Lin Tianyang actually bowed slightly to Zheng Qiuyu and saluted.
The whole place was dead silent.
Everyone was shocked by this scene. When had they ever seen the high and mighty Sect Master be so polite to an outsider? Zheng Qiuyu struggled to hold on to his shaky body, cold sweat soaking his hair.
After several hours of intense concentration, her mental strength had been exhausted.
"Master, you're welcome."
Her voice was not loud, but it revealed an unquestionable calmness.
She couldn't fall, at least not now.
"Elder Zhang, why are you still standing there?" Zheng Qiuyu turned to Zhang Xuan, "The longer the effect of the drug is delayed, the more dangerous it will be."
A word can wake a person up from his dream.
Zhang Xuan woke up from his dream, yes! Save people!
He held the magic pill carefully, without even bothering to say hello, and turned into a stream of light and rushed towards his cave.
"All elders and disciples, follow me!" The sect leader's voice resounded throughout the entire venue. "Today, we will witness a miracle together!"
A group of people followed in a mighty procession.
Zheng Qiuyu, supported by Lin Yue'er, slowly followed the crowd. She had to see the result with her own eyes.
Inside Zhang Xuan's cave.
He rushed to the bed and looked at the woman with a haggard face and weak breath lying on the bed, his heart aching.
"Qingya, Qingya, wait a moment, I'm back with the magic pill!"
He trembled as he brought the pill to his wife's lips.
The pill melted as soon as it touched her lips, turning into a nine-colored warm current that slowly slid down Li Qingya's throat.
Everyone held their breath.
One breath.
Two breaths.
Three breaths.
A miracle happened.
The deadly black air that had been entangled around Li Qingya for a hundred years seemed to have met its nemesis. It made a sizzling sound and quickly dissipated.
A little bit of blood appeared on her paper-pale face.
The dry and withered skin becomes plump and smooth at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The gray hair on his head turned back into black hair bit by bit starting from the roots.
"Oh my God! Rejuvenation, resurrection from the dead!"
A young disciple couldn't help but screamed, but was immediately covered his mouth by the teacher beside him.
A moment later.
Li Qingya's long eyelashes trembled slightly.
She slowly opened her eyes that had been closed for a hundred years.
What a beautiful pair of eyes they were, clear and pure, as if they could wash away all the dust in the world.
Her eyes were a little dazed as she scanned the unfamiliar faces around her, finally settling on the tearful man in front of her.
"Ah Xuan..." Her voice was weak, but with a hint of teasing after a long separation, "Why...are you crying so ugly?"
“Qingya!”
Zhang Xuan could no longer hold back and hugged his wife tightly in his arms. The seven-foot-tall man cried like a child.
A hundred years of waiting, a hundred years of suffering, a hundred years of regret and expectation, all turned into hot tears at this moment.
"I thought... I thought I would never see you again..."
Li Qingya weakly raised her hand and gently patted her husband's broad back, just like a hundred years ago.
"Silly boy, didn't I tell you to wait for me to come back?"
This scene brought tears to the eyes of many hard-hearted cultivators present. Even the usually dignified Sect Master, Lin Tianyang, quietly turned his head and wiped his eyes.
Zhang Xuan cried for a long time before he suddenly remembered that there were outsiders around.
He hurriedly wiped away his tears, carefully tucked the quilt for his wife, then turned around and walked straight to Zheng Qiuyu.
Under the gaze of the sect leader and all the senior leaders, he straightened his robes with a solemn expression.
Then, he knelt on his knees and performed the most solemn "Taoist ritual" in the world of cultivation to Zheng Qiuyu.
Three kneelings and nine kowtows, then one bow to the ground.
"Master Zheng's kindness in saving my life will never be forgotten by Zhang Xuan!"
His voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the cave.
"From now on, whenever the master commands us, we, the people of Danfeng, are willing to go through fire and water for him for generations to come, without hesitation!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of several peak masters changed slightly.
This is no longer just a return of gratitude, this is an offering of the loyalty of the entire Danfeng!
Sect leader Lin Tianyang stepped forward quickly, personally helped Zhang Xuan up, and then turned to Zheng Qiuyu with an unprecedented eagerness on his face.
"Master Zheng, your attainments in alchemy are unprecedented in my life! Everyone in Qingyun Sect admires you immensely!"
He paused and made a suggestion that made everyone's heart stop.
"I wonder if Master is willing to stay in my Qingyun Sect for a long time? I would like to invite you as a guest elder!"
Guest elder!
Everyone present gasped.
This is the most prestigious position in Qingyun Sect, aside from the Sect Master and the various Peak Masters! It allows one to mobilize 30% of the sect's resources and even has the power to impeach a Peak Master!
Zheng Qiuyu felt a buzzing in his head, the scene in front of him was spinning, and the sect leader's eager face began to appear twice.
She took a deep breath and forced herself to suppress the surging blood and energy.
"Qiuyu appreciates the Sect Master's kindness."
Her voice still sounded calm, but with a hint of imperceptible weakness.
"My husband is seriously injured and hasn't recovered yet, so it's inconvenient for him to move. If the Sect Master doesn't mind, please allow my wife and I to stay in Tingyu Pavilion for a while. We apologize for bothering you."
"Of course! Of course!" The sect leader nodded repeatedly. There was no reason to refuse. "Tingyuxuan will be your exclusive cave from now on. No one is allowed to trespass and disturb it!"
He looked around at everyone and announced loudly.
"Today's events will be recorded in the annals of our sect! Master Zheng's use of the divine elixir to save lives is a great blessing for our Qingyun Sect!"
"Congratulations, Master Zheng!"
Everyone responded in unison, the sound shaking the sky.
After this incident, no one could shake Zheng Qiuyu's position in Qingyun Sect.
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