Chapter 385 Chu Wanqing

Seeing the main door of the hall slowly open, Su Li's expression became a little more respectful. Without any hesitation, she raised her hand slightly towards Xiao Ling, made a "please" gesture, and then walked into the hall first.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling's expression was stern, and he nodded slightly, and then followed Su Li closely. The footsteps of the two echoed in the empty hall, with a faint sense of solemnity.

They walked along several winding corridors, and the walls on both sides were painted with ancient and mysterious patterns, as if telling stories of the past.

Passing through the many palaces, the sun shone through the mottled carved window panes, casting dots of light and shadow.

Finally, Su Li brought Xiao Ling to a quiet courtyard with lush vegetation, an ancient pavilion in the center, and some peculiarly shaped stones placed around it, which seemed to have different meanings.

In the courtyard, there was a clear pool, and the water surface was sparkling under the reflection of the sun. The reefs beside the pool were scattered in an orderly manner. On one of the larger reefs, there was actually a woman sitting.

She had her back to Xiao Ling and Su Li, and seemed not to notice their arrival. Her smooth black hair fell like a waterfall, almost covering most of her back, and only her graceful figure could be vaguely seen.

The breeze blew gently, and her hair occasionally fluttered, but it was still difficult to see her appearance, and she was covered with a mysterious veil.

At this time, the woman was holding some tree fruits in her hands. She leaned over slightly, twisted the tree fruits lightly on her fingertips, and then put them into the pool one by one.

The fish in the water seemed to have a tacit understanding, and colorful fish swam in instantly.

Those fish, red like fire, gold like light, white like snow, and some with wonderful patterns, they shuttled flexibly in the water, and the fish tails swayed lightly, creating circles of tiny ripples.

The fishes scrambled to eat the fruits, and some even jumped out of the water, splashing crystal water. The cheerful scene complemented the woman's leisurely and contentedness, like a lively painting.

Seeing this person, Su Li hurriedly bowed respectfully, her tone full of respect: "Grand Elder."

"Su Li girl, you are here." The woman heard Su Li's voice and said softly, "The little guy next to you is the master of alchemy you mentioned in the message before. Look at this heroic appearance, he is really a handsome boy with outstanding appearance."

After speaking, she turned around lightly, with a gentle smile in her eyes, and cast her eyes on Su Li and Xiao Ling.

After listening to the previous conversation between the two, Xiao Ling could also recognize that the woman in front of him was the Grand Elder of Yin Valley.

This was the first time Xiao Ling saw the legendary Grand Elder of Yin Valley. When he walked around in the Sound Valley before, he had never seen a portrait or any record about this supreme elder.

Unlike Xiao Ling's imagination, the weak body and old face of a seriously injured person should be completely different from the woman in front of him. She gave people a wonderful feeling of being closely connected with nature.

The woman looked very young, as if she was just a young girl in her twenties.

However, the temperament she exuded was completely different from that of a young girl. It was a more profound, calm and charming temperament, as if the precipitation of years was condensed in it.

In her, there was no shadow of majesty like other peak strongmen, only a peaceful atmosphere.

At first glance, she seemed ordinary, but if you look closely, you will be like falling into a gentle trap, immersed in it involuntarily, and your heart will naturally feel close to her.

Even Xiao Ling, whose soul power has reached the Great Perfection of the Spirit Realm, could not accurately detect the specific cultivation of this person. He could only vaguely feel that the other party's cultivation was unfathomable and definitely not someone he could easily provoke now.

Xiao Ling just glanced at her lightly and then retracted his gaze. The person in front of him was indeed very beautiful, but Xiao Ling had also seen a lot of the world, so how could he have any inappropriate behavior.

After all, the other party was a semi-saint, and due respect was also indispensable.

Xiao Ling bowed his hands and said solemnly: "I am Xiao Ling, meet the senior."

At present, the name of this Supreme Elder of Yin Valley has not been known, and Xiao Ling can only call her "senior" for the time being.

"This is Chu Wanqing, little guy, don't call me senior in the future, just call me Sister Qing." Chu Wanqing seemed to notice Xiao Ling's strangeness, smiled slightly, and spoke in a very easy-going tone.

Hearing this, Xiao Ling couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. Ning Yuxi and Su Li, whom he had met before, were both women with cold personalities and peerless looks, which formed a sharp contrast with Chu Wanqing in front of him.

This semi-saint elder of Yin Valley seemed to be particularly easy-going, which was very different from Xiao Ling's original stereotype of the cold and detached members of Yin Valley.

However, since a semi-saint was willing to take the initiative to get closer to him, Xiao Ling naturally had no reason to refuse.

Although it felt a little strange and unnatural when he called her, he still called out very "from the heart": "Sister Qing."

Seeing Xiao Ling's somewhat awkward voice and slightly evasive eyes, Chu Wanqing couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggled.

At this time, she looked like a girl who discovered something new, with a face full of joy, and she didn't have the majestic image that senior strongmen usually had.

Su Li, who was standing aside, saw the look of her own elder and shook her head helplessly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Although the Supreme Elder of his family seemed to be amiable in his daily interactions with others, Chu Wan knew clearly that this was just superficial politeness. Under the easy-going appearance, he hid a noble and hard-to-reach heart.

However, the Supreme Elder's attitude towards Xiao Ling this time seemed to be particularly friendly.

"It seems that the Supreme Elder's first impression of Master Xiao Ling was very good." Su Li thought silently in her heart, her eyes moving on Chu Wanqing and Xiao Ling, and a hint of unnoticeable thought flashed in her eyes.

Chu Wanqing chuckled twice, and then returned to her previous easy-going attitude. Her eyes flicked between Xiao Ling and Su Li, with a questioning look in her eyes: "Okay, okay, that's the end of the joke. Let's get down to business. Have you already taken the spirit source this time? Did you successfully refine the Hengyuan Pill? I really didn’t expect that in just a few days, you have already refined the eighth-grade Spiritual Hengdan.”

"That's right, Supreme Elder, Master Xiao Ling has already refined the Lingyuan Restoration Pill," Su Li replied from the side, her voice clear and calm, echoing in the small courtyard. "Moreover, what was refined is the top-notch eighth-grade, nine-color, three-pattern spiritual source complex pill."

"Huh? At the eighth-grade and nine-color level, girl Suli, are you kidding me?" Chu Wanqing was slightly startled, and the relaxed look on her face immediately turned serious, and her tone became more serious. A flash of surprise flashed in her bright eyes.

Previously, when she saw Su Li bringing Xiao Ling here, she guessed that the quality of the elixir should reach the eighth level. After all, if it is an eighth-grade elixir, it requires the assistance of alien fire to completely refine the potency.

However, she originally only guessed that what she was refining was an eighth-grade primary or intermediate elixir. As for the situation of directly refining an eighth-grade peak elixir, she had never had such an idea at all.

After all, Xiao Ling is too young. He is only in his early twenties. It is already very impressive to be able to refine eighth-grade elixirs. Being able to refine an eighth-grade and nine-color elixir was simply unbelievable to her.

"Haha, Sister Qing, you can tell if this is the eighth-grade nine-color elixir at a glance. I believe this elixir will help you recover from your injuries."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly, then took out the jade bottle containing the Three-line Spiritual Source Complex Heng Dan. With a flick of his wrist, he threw the jade bottle towards Chu Wanqing opposite.

Seeing this, Chu Wanqing stretched out her hand and made a gentle move, and the jade bottle fell steadily into her palm as if being pulled by invisible force.

Immediately, Chu Wanqing quickly uncorked the bottle and used her soul perception to penetrate deep into the bottle. Her face showed a bit of shock.

Lying inside the bottle was an eighth-grade and nine-color elixir. Although she is not an alchemist, she still has the ability to identify the grade of elixirs. She will never mistake such elixirs.

Chu Wanqing quickly came back to her senses and regained her composure. She shook her head slightly and said with a hint of emotion: "I never expected that sir could refine eight-grade nine-color elixirs at such a young age. This is no longer a 'monster'." Two words can describe it.”

She bowed slightly and said with an apology in her tone: "If there was any offense before, it was because I was careless. I hope you won't take it to heart."

At this time, Chu Wanqing's tone became more solemn. An alchemist who can refine such elixirs is enough to be on par with a semi-saint like her. In terms of influence, Xiao Ling, an alchemist, might even surpass her.

If Xiao Ling spreads the news that he can refine eighth-grade and nine-color elixirs, countless powerful people may be like bees smelling the fragrance of flowers, eager to become Xiao Ling's followers.

Xiao Ling waved her hand and said calmly: "Sister Qing is serious. I just have some talent in alchemy and a bit of luck. As for the past, there was nothing offensive about Sister Qing. I was so easy-going before. Friendly, I feel very welcome.”

He looked at Chu Wanqing with clear eyes, without any arrogance or complacency. "Although these eight-grade nine-color elixirs are rare, I have only achieved some results in the process of constantly exploring the art of alchemy. There is still a long way to go." We have a long way to go, how dare we become complacent just because of this achievement.”

Although Xiao Ling's face still looked indifferent, his heart was actually quite happy. He was already used to the shock of passers-by, but the shocked expression of a powerful semi-saint like Chu Wanqing made him truly feel a different kind of satisfaction. This feeling of satisfaction spread quietly in his heart, making him feel a little happy secretly.

Seeing that Xiao Ling's reaction didn't seem to be fake, Chu Wanqing appreciated him even more. In this world where the strong are respected, it is rare to have such an accomplished person who is neither arrogant nor impetuous, and his future achievements will certainly be limitless.

"Now that you've said that, I won't be so polite. If you need help in the future, just come to me, Sister Qing." Chu Wanqing smiled and nodded, her eyes full of sincerity.

Being able to make friends with such a young man with unlimited potential is undoubtedly a good thing for himself and Yin Gu.

"If I need help, I will naturally come to Sister Qing for help." Xiao Ling responded with a relaxed expression, with the corners of her mouth raised slightly.

Immediately afterwards, he changed the topic and his tone became serious: "However, the top priority is to treat Sister Qing's injury first. As for other matters, we might as well discuss it later."

When Chu Wanqing heard Xiao Ling's words, her expression straightened, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn look. "That's true. From now on, it all depends on you, Xiao Ling. How should I cooperate?"

She knew that her injuries should not be underestimated, and the young man in front of her might be the key to her recovery.

"We have to find a secret room where we won't be disturbed. I will use the strange fire to help you refine the medicinal power of the elixir and help you recover completely." Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said after a little thought.

"In that case, I will follow your arrangement." Chu Wanqing responded without hesitation, and then looked at Su Li, "Su Li girl, you just stay outside. If there is any situation, I will inform you in time."

"I know, Supreme Elder." Su Li responded respectfully, with a trace of worry and expectation in her eyes.

Chu Wanqing nodded slightly, and stood up from the reef lightly. After nodding to Xiao Ling, she walked forward and took Xiao Ling to a secret room.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling followed closely behind. The figures of the two people cast long shadows in the courtyard under the reflection of the sun.

As they gradually went away, the atmosphere around them seemed to become quiet and solemn.

Su Li stood quietly in place and watched the two leave.

She could only put her hands together and pray silently in her heart: "I hope Master Xiao Ling can help the Supreme Elder recover from his injuries smoothly this time..."

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Inside the secret room, the walls around it flickered with a faint luster, as if there was a strange energy flowing in it, completely isolating this place from the outside world, ensuring that there would be no disturbance at all.

Chu Wanqing sat cross-legged on the futon in the center of the secret room, her expression was serene, like a lotus blooming in the quiet night. She closed her eyes slightly, and her originally peaceful breath became more restrained, as if she had merged with this secret room. She was adjusting her state at this time, preparing for the upcoming healing process.

"I'm ready, Xiao Ling, how can I cooperate with you?" After Chu Wanqing adjusted her state, she looked at Xiao Ling firmly, with trust and inquiry in her eyes.

"Sister Qing, you can just take out the pill and take it, and then I will use the strange fire to help you completely refine the medicinal power." Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said, his expression was calm and confident, which made people feel inexplicably at ease.

Immediately, Xiao Ling's expression suddenly became a little subtle. He changed the topic and reminded: "By the way, Sister Qing, when using the strange fire to refine the medicinal power, it is very likely that the clothes will be burned. You have to be mentally prepared. If you feel it is not appropriate, we will consider other methods."

Xiao Ling was unsure. Although Chu Wanqing was a semi-saint, he was not sure whether she could ensure that her clothes would not be burned when the strange fire entered her body. In Xiao Ling's opinion, this possibility was not great. So it is better to inform her in advance to avoid an embarrassing situation at that time.

While talking, Xiao Ling's hands did not stop moving. With extremely fast and concealed methods, he put the bone inflammation ring and ancestral stone where Xiao Diao was in into the system space, and told them to study the matter about the pure Yuan treasure.

When Chu Wanqing heard Xiao Ling's reminder, she was slightly startled at first, and a barely perceptible blush flashed across her face. The blush was like the sunset on the horizon, spreading on her fair cheeks.

For so many years, Chu Wanqing has been practicing with all her heart. She has never been involved in matters between men and women.

Yin Valley has always been secluded, and most of the disciples in the valley are female. In such an environment, the years have passed slowly, and Chu Wanqing has never even touched a man's hand.

At this moment, hearing that she might be naked in front of a man, her heart was inevitably turbulent at first, and all kinds of complicated emotions surged in her heart.

However, she is a semi-saint after all, and her strong self-control and calm state of mind allowed her to quickly regain her composure.

A trace of determination flashed in her eyes, and she threw all those messy thoughts behind her and focused on the crucial matter of healing in front of her.

"I know, Xiao Ling, you don't have to worry, I will be ready." Chu Wanqing's voice was steady and calm, as if the trace of shame just now had never appeared.

She knew in her heart that the strange fire entering the body was not trivial, and her injuries depended entirely on this opportunity, and she must not delay because of this little episode.

Although she knew that the strange fire entering her body might bring the risk of her clothes being burned, Chu Wanqing had no intention of taking off her clothes in advance. For her, it was an unimaginable shame to take the initiative to act like this in front of a young man.

"Sister Qing, since you are ready, let's start." Xiao Ling nodded solemnly, his eyes were firm and focused, as if everything around him had disappeared.

Chu Wanqing nodded slightly, and then her slender fingers moved slightly, and a storage ring emerged. In the flashing light of the storage ring, she took out the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill that Xiao Ling had given her before.

In an instant, as soon as the pill was exposed to the air, the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be summoned by something and began to gather towards it quickly, with a faint shape-shifting state.

But Chu Wanqing did not hesitate at all. She raised her jade hand lightly, and with a slight move, an invisible force instantly wrapped the pill, and the pill turned into a stream of light and flew towards her mouth. In a flash, she swallowed it into her mouth.

The pill melted in her mouth, and the powerful medicinal power began to surge in her body like a surging tide. Chu Wanqing quickly closed her eyes and concentrated her mind, preparing to deal with the impact of this powerful medicinal power.

However, the medicinal properties of Lingyuan Fuheng Pill are extremely special, and it cannot be absorbed and refined by ordinary methods.

After the pill entered her stomach, the powerful medicinal power was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, rushing and raging in Chu Wanqing's body.

Even though Chu Wanqing had a semi-saint body, she felt a huge pressure at this moment, her body trembled slightly, and fine beads of sweat gradually oozed out of her forehead.