Chapter 135

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

"Uh."

Facing Bai Zhu'er's sudden question, Xu Zhangqing didn't know how to answer.

The two looked at each other, staring wide-eyed.

Bai Zhu'er raised her eyebrows slightly impatiently: "What do you mean by not answering?"

Xu Zhangqing forced a laugh: "You asked too suddenly."

Bai Zhu'er hummed a few times: "So, what exactly is your younger sister to you?"

After thinking seriously, Xu Zhangqing replied: "Your younger sister is very cute, and her talent and comprehension are not bad."

"That's it?" Bai Zhu'er thought he would ramble on at length, but didn't expect it to be so brief.

Curiosity appeared in Xu Zhangqing's eyes: "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Bai Zhu'er said helplessly: "Ever since she ate the food you made, she's been clamoring every day to find you."

Xu Zhangqing smiled: "Children have a three-minute enthusiasm; they'll quiet down in a few days."

Bai Zhu'er pouted: "She's not that young anymore; she'll be eighteen next year."

Xu Zhangqing hesitated: "But she looks..."

Bai Zhu'er explained: "I take after my father, she takes after my mother."

Xu Zhangqing suddenly understood.

No wonder the two were clearly sisters, yet looked completely different.

One was more mature.

One was more petite.

Originally thought it was an age gap issue, but didn't expect it to actually be...

Along the way, the two chatted idly on and off, finally arriving at the entrance of the Dan Pavilion.

There weren't many people here, almost no Fire Spirit Root Apprentices, mostly Alchemists.

To enter, one still had to register.

If Xu Zhangqing came alone, he probably wouldn't be allowed in.

Fortunately, Bai Zhu'er, an Alchemist like him, was by his side; even though she was only Junior Alchemist, she could vouch for him.

Therefore, after registering the information, the two successfully entered the first layer of the Dan Pavilion.

After entering, Xu Zhangqing's gaze swept around, discovering this place was exceptionally spacious.

The entire first layer was like a small square, with display pills placed everywhere.

From low rank to high rank, all the way to earth rank, and even heaven rank remnant pills.

One of each type, also noting who refined them and at what time.

Xu Zhangqing discovered that types like Laozhuang Wan and Foundation Spirit Pill didn't even qualify to be displayed; one could imagine how terrifying the Dan Pavilion's foundation was.

Bai Zhu'er introduced: "The Dan Pavilion appears to have only three layers on the surface, but actually there are three layers above ground; to better use Earth Fire, there are eighteen layers underground."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Similar to an inverted tower?"

Bai Zhu'er led the way while continuing: "My Elder Sister Yu Caiqing's alchemy talent is very powerful; she became a Senior Alchemist early on, and Foundation Establishment Pills and Xuanxin Pills are easy for her. Crucially, her talent in cultivation is not weak either."

These years, to break through to Golden Core Stage, she has been training outside.

Xu Zhangqing was surprised: "It seems your Elder Sister is very powerful."

Both a Senior Alchemist and aiming for Golden Core Stage.

This person's talent is absolutely heaven-defying.

Possibly stronger than Huo Wan, who is currently ranked first in the Pill Refining Pavilion.

The two descended step by step along the rotating stairway, only feeling the temperature getting higher and higher.

If Xu Zhangqing hadn't awakened his Fire Spirit Root, he absolutely couldn't withstand the impact of this heat.

Bai Zhu'er saw it in her eyes and was surprised in her heart: "When did Wood Spirit Roots become able to withstand such scorching high temperatures?"

Although doubtful in her heart, she didn't ask.

After all, she wasn't a Wood Spirit Root and didn't understand this aspect well.

What's more, everyone's situation is different; it can't be generalized.

The two stopped at the ninth underground layer, and a very long corridor appeared before them.

On both left and right sides were all tightly closed stone gates, not a single sound could be heard.

Bai Zhu'er pointed at the stone gates on both sides and said: "These are all Earth Fire Alchemy Rooms that only Senior Alchemists can possess. Inside, there is not only controllable Earth Fire, but also high-rank Pill Furnaces, which can increase the pill quality rate by two tenths."

Xu Zhangqing speculated after hearing: "Doesn't that mean the lower you go, the higher the quality rate?"

Bai Zhu'er gave an affirmative reply: "Yes, indeed."

Therefore, every Junior Alchemist longs to possess an Earth Fire Lian Dan Fang.

Pity is, only upon reaching Senior Alchemist does one have the qualification to reside in the Dan Pavilion.

Soon, the two arrived before a heavy stone gate.

Above it were two characters 【Jiu Qi】, representing the ninth layer, number seven Earth Fire Lian Dan Fang.

Because it was tightly closed and there was not a single sound, neither of them knew the situation inside.

Bai Zhu'er took out a Communication Talisman from her pink Storage Bag and injected her own Fire Spirit Power into it.

「Who? 」

「Elder Sister, it's me, Bai Zhu'er! 」

「What is it? 」

「I've brought you a spirit farmer! 」

Then, there was no movement from across.

Xu Zhangqing thought the other party didn't want to meet, but not long after, the tightly closed Stone Gate trembled violently, then emitted a "Boom—" sound, opening bit by bit from inside.

Before the person was even seen, a puff of gray-white hot mist surged out.

Immediately followed by "Thud thud thud" footsteps.

Then, a beautiful face was revealed.

Eyebrows like distant mountains holding snow, pupils like a cold pool reflecting the moon.

Complexion pale and nearly transparent, lip color light like early cherry blossoms.

Wearing a moon-white wide-sleeved cinnabar robe, with a Jade Medicine Pouch hanging at Yao Jian.

A crystal hairpin inserted in the hair, emitting waves of chill.

This was the Senior Alchemist Yu Caiqing, who had quite a reputation.

Xu Zhangqing was instantly stunned, but luckily reacted quickly, recovering from shock and hurriedly looking down.

Bai Zhu'er always showed an envious gaze upon seeing this person, then bowed with clasped hands and said: 「Elder Sister, I shouldn't have disturbed your alchemy, right? 」

Yu Caiqing swept a cold gaze over the two, then said indifferently: 「The Xuanming Tripod is quite stable; I don't need to control it for the time being. 」

Bai Zhu'er sighed in relief, then pointed at Xu Zhangqing beside her and introduced: 「This is my friend at the Spirit Field, named Xu Zhangqing. 」

「Sister Yu. 」Xu Zhangqing bowed with clasped hands.

To this, Yu Caiqing merely gave an indifferent "Hmm," counting as a greeting.

Bai Zhu'er continued: 「Sister, haven't you always been looking for a cooperating spirit farmer? My friend here should meet the requirements. 」

Yu Caiqing asked expressionlessly: 「What realm? 」

Xu Zhangqing answered: 「Foundation Establishment Early Stage. 」

Yu Caiqing continued to ask: 「What spirit tool grade are the cultivated lingti? 」

Xu Zhangqing smiled slightly and said confidently: 「Top grade! 」

Upon these words, Yu Caiqing's originally iceberg-like face finally showed a hint of emotion; for the first time, a look of interest emerged in her pupils: 「A Foundation Establishment Stage spirit farmer actually able to cultivate top-grade lingti—no wonder Junior Sister Zhu'er personally introduced you. 」

Bai Zhu'er moved forward and, acting coquettishly, hugged one of the other's arms: 「Then Sister, next time you refine pills, can you take me along? 」

Xu Zhangqing saw this kind of coquettishness for the first time and couldn't help but laugh.

Yu Caiqing didn't answer Bai Zhu'er's words, but looked at the Foundation Establishment Stage spirit farmer in front and said: 「Since you can cultivate top-grade lingti, I'm willing to give you a chance. 」

Xu Zhangqing's eyes brightened: 「Thank you, Sister! 」

Yu Caiqing took out a handful of tiny pale seeds from the Jade Medicine Pouch: 「One month later, if you bring 1000 top-grade Mingyue Grass, we can cooperate long-term!! 」

（A side note, everyone, what do you think of this person? ）