Chapter 148

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The day to hand in the Mingyue Grass soon arrived.

It happened to be only a few days left until the autumn harvest.

Xu Zhangqing stepped on the Big Leaf Grass and arrived at the Earth Fire District of the Pill Refining Pavilion.

But he did not seek out the Junior Alchemist Chu Xiu whom he had met once before; instead, he directly approached the Dan Pavilion.

If he could cooperate with Senior Alchemist Yu Caiqing this time, then in the future, regarding pills, whether purchasing or secretly learning, there would be no difficulty at all.

"You've finally come." Bai Zhu'er had been waiting at the entrance of the Dan Pavilion for a good while.

The two had communicated beforehand using Younger Sister Bai Ling'er's Communication Talisman, choosing to meet here.

After landing, Xu Zhangqing asked, "Is Senior Sister Yu free?"

Bai Zhu'er nodded: "Although she's still refining pills, I already contacted her just now; we only need to go over and we can meet her, even personally witness her pill refining process."

Hearing that he could see a real pill refining scene, Xu Zhangqing's eyes brightened, and he likewise became expectant.

After that, the two reported their information to the Dan Pavilion guards, and only then were they allowed to enter.

Upon entering this time, he discovered it was rather different from last time.

First was the number of Alchemists — there were many more.

On the chests of all these people, a cluster of burning flames was embroidered.

Moreover, Fire Spirit Root Apprentices are generally not allowed to enter.

That is to say, barring accidents, they are at minimum Junior Alchemists.

Seeing this scene, Bai Zhu'er realized: "So today there's an Alchemist giving a lesson."

Xu Zhangqing said with considerable envy: "You Alchemists are truly united; there's actually someone giving lessons."

While leading the way, Bai Zhu'er explained: "After all, there are too few Alchemists."

Then, the two followed the spiraling downward stairway, step by step heading toward the No. 7 Pill Refining Room on the ninth layer.

Occasionally they would run into some Alchemists coming up from below.

Some recognized Bai Zhu'er and would actively greet her.

Some didn't recognize her, and their expressions were very cold.

Not long after, the two arrived at the ninth underground layer of the Dan Pavilion, No. 7.

The heavy stone gate was still tightly shut; not a sound could be heard.

Bai Zhu'er took out Yu Caiqing's Communication Talisman and injected her own Fire Spirit Power into it.

"Who?"

"Senior Sister, I've brought Xu Zhangqing!"

"Good, I know. Wait a moment."

The dialogue between the two was extremely brief.

It could be seen that Yu Caiqing did not like chatting.

Then, Xu Zhangqing and Bai Zhu'er waited outside the gate for a good three minutes.

Finally, the heavy stone gate slowly opened bit by bit.

A wave of stuffy water mist surged out from inside.

Fire Spirit Root Bai Zhu'er couldn't help but furrow her brows, feeling slightly uncomfortable.

Xu Zhangqing, with Wood-Fire Dual Spirit Roots, not only felt no discomfort but rather enjoyed it quite a bit.

"You two come in." Yu Caiqing's voice came from inside.

Xu Zhangqing and Bai Zhu'er glanced at each other, then entered.

Passing through the dense water mist, the view suddenly became open.

In the very center, the ground had a triangular opening, where orange-yellow flames jumped, continuously releasing surging heat waves.

And directly above, stood a three-legged tripod.

This tripod was entirely dark black, as if cast from deep-sea Xuan Iron, its surface engraved with fine frost patterns.

The tripod legs were three coiling hornless dragons, their mouths slightly open, occasionally spraying out cooling cold Qi.

The tripod lid was carved with nine lotus leaves, looking as if they had a slight tendency to open, very marvelous.

At this moment, Yu Caiqing stood to the right of the tripod, her left hand forming the 【Li Huo Jue】 hand seal, her expression appearing exceptionally focused.

They say a serious man is very handsome, very charming.

Using this sentence to describe Yu Caiqing now is actually quite fitting.

Seeing this, Bai Zhu'er softly reminded: "Senior Sister, we're here."

Yu Caiqing didn't even glance at them, still intently staring at the Xuan Ming Tripod, and spoke: "Wait a bit; in another moment, the temperature inside the furnace will stabilize."

Hearing this, neither Xu Zhangqing nor Bai Zhu'er dared to breathe.

They just stood at the side, faces full of curiosity, watching.

As time passed bit by bit, one could indeed sense the temperature changing.

Especially the Earth Fire below the Xuan Ming Tripod, originally extremely violent, continuously releasing heat waves, now also calmed down bit by bit.

At this time, Yu Caiqing's hands flicked, as if plucking strings in the void, speed sometimes fast as lightning, sometimes slow as a snail's crawl.

With each pluck and guide, wisps of fire Qi were drawn out, and the Xuan Ming Tripod's temperature finally stabilized.

Until this moment, Yu Caiqing lowered her hands and let out a breath: "Finally able to rest."

Bai Zhu'er shot Xu Zhangqing a look, and the two immediately walked forward.

"Elder Sister." Bai Zhu'er called out in a coquettish voice, and immediately hugged the other's slender, tender arm.

Of course, if it's allowed.

She actually would rather hug the thigh of this Senior Alchemist.

Yu Caiqing turned around, her gaze slightly scrutinizing as she looked at Xu Zhangqing, and asked: "How are the Mingyue Grass you were asked to cultivate doing?"

Xu Zhangqing didn't waste words either; he patted the Lightly Vitality Gourd at his waist, and in an instant, one thousand stalks of top-grade Mingyue Grass, shaped like crescent moons and reaching a length of seven inches, appeared out of thin air.

Bai Zhu'er was surprised: "Lightly Vitality Gourd."

Yu Caiqing was also quite surprised, but quickly focused all her attention on the Mingyue Grass.

A sweep of her divine sense revealed that the other party had indeed not lied.

Every single stalk was indeed top-grade, without any issues.

Xu Zhangqing smiled slightly: "Elder Sister Yu, did I pass this assessment?"

Yu Caiqing put away the one thousand stalks of top-grade Mingyue Grass and nodded slightly: "You indeed have the ability to grow top-grade spiritual plants; since that's the case, I am willing to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you."

Xu Zhangqing was fine, not particularly excited or thrilled.

Because he knew clearly in his heart, as long as the other party didn't go back on their word, the success rate was one hundred percent.

Only Bai Zhu'er, upon hearing these words, completely relaxed her whole being.

It wasn't because she cared that much about Xu Zhangqing, but because once the other party succeeded, her own relationship with Yu Caiqing would become a step closer.

At that time, even if she couldn't hug a thigh, learning some alchemy techniques would be no problem, right?

Xu Zhangqing was quite curious: "Then Elder Sister Yu, what medicinal herbs do I need to plant next?"

Yu Caiqing took out her Communication Talisman and handed it over while saying: "This time I'm refining a high-rank Water Fire Dragon Tiger Pill; next I want to try refining an Earth Grade Yin Yang Interlocking Pill,

requires Yang Extreme medicinal materials: Chi Yang Shen, Golden Crow Vine,

requires Yin Extreme medicinal materials: Xuan Yin Lingzhi, Mingyue Grass,

and auxiliary medicine Taiji Flower,

which one can you cultivate?"

Bai Zhu'er stared wide-eyed and exclaimed: "Earth Grade Pill?"

Xu Zhangqing said in shock: "This stimulating right from the start?"

Yu Caiqing frowned slightly, revealing a trace of sorrow: "I have Dual Spirit Roots of Water and Fire, and the Water is even a variant Ice Water; to break through to the Golden Core Stage, I must use Earth Grade Pills."

Xu Zhangqing only then realized: "So that's how it is."

Yu Caiqing waved her hand: "Of course, if you temporarily don't have this ability, or are worried about failure, you don't have to help."

Xu Zhangqing laughed lightly: "Elder Sister Yu's words, since I can cultivate top-grade Mingyue Grass, those other few medicinal herbs definitely won't be a problem!!!"