Although the toxins in Ye Yuan’er’s body had been removed, her wounds were still somewhat affected and required some medicinal herbs for treatment.
Early in the morning, Sheng Xindui arrived with Xiao Fei.
“Brother, how is Sister Yuan’er? I just saw her, and her cheeks were so red!” Ling Xiao Fei asked, puzzled, “Have the toxins in Sister Yuan’er’s body not been completely removed yet?”
Hearing this, Sheng Xindui’s expression became strange, while Qin Ning didn’t know how to answer.
“Don’t worry, your Sister Yuan’er has been cured. There are just a few surface toxins that haven’t been completely removed yet!”
Qin Ning patted Xiao Fei’s head and said with a smile, “Don’t you believe in your Brother Qin Ning’s alchemy skills?”
“Of course, I believe you!”
Xiao Fei laughed heartily and didn’t ask any more questions.
But Sheng Xindui wasn’t so easily fooled.
He clearly remembered that yesterday Ye Yuan’er was wearing a light blue dress, but today when she came out, she was wearing a lavender dress.
She had clearly changed her clothes.
Moreover, Qin Ning had spent the night in the same room as Ye Yuan’er. Her toxins had been thoroughly cleansed, and Ye Yuan’er’s clothes were torn everywhere. Qin Ning would easily be drawn into such thoughts…
A single man and a single woman in the same room, both of suitable age, a handsome young man, a beautiful young woman…
Heaven knows what might have happened?
Qin Ning tapped Sheng Xindui’s head and said, “Did you hear what I just said?”
“Huh? What?”
“Prepare another portion of these listed medicinal herbs, and also another portion of the medicinal herbs from yesterday!”
“Oh, yes!”
Sheng Xindui immediately became busy.
But he didn’t feel tired because of it.
Qin Ning’s alchemy skills were truly excellent.
Every time he observed Qin Ning refining pills, he felt absolute enjoyment.
Fluid, graceful, and swift.
It was as if Qin Ning wasn’t refining pills, but rather creating a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, skillful and pleasing to the eye.
Perhaps this transcendent state of enlightenment was the dream of every alchemist?
Sheng Xindui even wanted to see Qin Ning refine pills every day.
It wasn’t just a form of enjoyment; it was also a way to rapidly advance his own alchemy skills.
After preparing all the medicinal herbs, Qin Ning began to refine pills.
In addition to the three spirit pills from before—the Po Ling Pill, the Su Ling Pill, and the Hui Ling Pill—this time Qin Ning was also preparing to refine the Qing Yuan Pill!
The Qing Yuan Pill was very effective in healing Ye Yuan’er’s wounds, almost completely eliminating any potential hidden dangers.
Furthermore, for Xiao Fei, a pill was also needed to boost her cultivation.
Xiao Fei’s appetite had greatly increased these past two days. In fact, it was because her divine body absorbed spiritual energy too quickly, and her physical body couldn’t keep up, so she needed to constantly replenish energy.
If a pill could be used to stabilize her, it could ensure that her cultivation progressed more smoothly, avoiding mistakes.
At this moment, on the seventh floor of the Sheng Dan Pavilion, a unique competition was taking place.
Sheng Dengfeng and Jiu Shi were locked in a tense exchange, trading blows.
“Let’s begin, Senior Brother Sheng!”
Jiu Shi looked at Sheng Dengfeng, full of confidence.
His three questions seemed simple, but they contained many profound mysteries, especially the last question, which Sheng Dengfeng absolutely could not answer.
"Junior Disciple Jiu Shi, of course, you should go first. I must maintain the demeanor of a senior disciple!"
Sheng Dengfeng also said with a confident smile.
Pretending!
At this moment, Jiu Shi's heart was filled with smugness!
He didn't believe that Sheng Dengfeng could answer his three questions.
"Alright!"
Jiu Shi snorted. He could answer all three questions Sheng Dengfeng had just asked, so he replied leisurely and finished very quickly.
Grandmaster Jiang Rong nodded, "Not bad, all the answers are correct!"
"Sheng Dengfeng, it's your turn!"
"Alright!"
Sheng Dengfeng no longer refused.
Qin Ning had long ago helped him understand these three questions. Now, he only needed to repeat them word for word.
"First question, Qi Yuan Fruit can be replaced by Qi Yuan Flower, but Bi Gen Grass needs to be added. However, Bi Gen Grass is extremely precious, so generally, a fourth-rank spirit alchemist would not do this!"
"Second question, Xi Xin Pill can indeed be replaced by Xi Mai Pill and Ding Xin Pill. But not only that, Qi Ling Pill needs to be added. When these three pills are combined, their effects will be similar to Xi Xin Pill. However, these three types of pills will ultimately cause many adverse effects on a martial artist's body, so generally, no one would do this."
"As for the last question…"
Sheng Dengfeng calmly said, "The alchemical fire can be reversed!"
"However, only those with special physiques can achieve this reversal, such as spirit bodies, or special physiques that surpass spirit bodies!"
Sheng Dengfeng spoke in one breath, then looked at Jiu Shi and smiled, "Junior Disciple Jiu Shi, are my answers correct?"
Looking at Sheng Dengfeng, an astonished expression appeared on Jiu Shi's face.
How could Sheng Dengfeng have all the correct answers?
This was absolutely impossible!
He had prepared these three questions for a very long time. Sheng Dengfeng absolutely couldn't answer them correctly, especially the last question!
Jiang Rong looked at Sheng Dengfeng with surprise at this moment.
Sheng Dengfeng was clearly very different from before.
Not only had his alchemy skills improved, but his theoretical knowledge was also very thorough.
"I refuse to accept this!"
Jiu Shi snorted and said, "Elder Jiang, Sheng Dengfeng must have cheated. There must be a fifth-rank spirit alchemist, or even a higher-ranked spirit alchemist, within the Bei Ming Empire."
"Enough!"
Jiang Rong frowned at this moment and said, "In this question-and-answer competition, you two are evenly matched. Jiu Shi, Sheng Dengfeng's alchemy skills are superior to yours. You have failed this challenge!"
Then, Jiang Rong turned to look at Sheng Dengfeng and smiled lightly, "Not bad, not bad, Sheng Dengfeng, you will continue to be the master of the Sheng Dan Pavilion in the Bei Ming Empire. Furthermore, when I return this time, I will report to the Grand Pavilion Master that you have been promoted to a fifth-rank spirit alchemist. You are a rare talent!"
"Thank you, Grandmaster Jiang, for your praise!"
Sheng Dengfeng cupped his hands and said.
This hurdle was finally over!
Just two days ago, he was still worried, yet the events of these two days had left him in disbelief.
Qin Ning was truly too formidable!
"Elder Jiang…"
"Jiu Shi!"
Seeing that Jiu Shi was still unconvinced, Jiang Rong's expression darkened. He said, "You lost this challenge. A loss is a loss, do you understand?"
"This junior understands!"
Jiu Shi had no choice but to cup his hands and retreat.
But his expression was extremely grim, showing that he still hadn't admitted defeat.
Only Jiang Rong and Sheng Dengfeng remained in the room.
Looking at Sheng Dengfeng, Jiang Rong slowly said, "Speak!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Dengfeng's face turned pale.
Then, he