People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

After refining the last batch of pills, Xiao Ling did not stay in this quiet valley for long.

He felt the remaining energy fluctuations in his body, nodded slightly, and then his mind moved, and his right hand suddenly grabbed into the air.

"Shoot-"

The space was like silk cut by a sharp blade, and a deep passage with a strange luster instantly unfolded in the center of the valley, and its end point pointed to the most core area of ​​Ancient Dragon Island.

The next moment, Xiao Ling's figure flashed, and he sank into the space channel like a fish into water, leaving only a space ripple that quickly closed, as if it had never been disturbed.

……

At the same time, in the core area of ​​Gulong Island.

A magnificent hall rose from the ground. Its scale and luxurious decoration were incomparable to ordinary places.

The interior of the hall is an even more extraordinary world. The dome is inlaid with countless glowing crystals, outlining an intricate star map, shining brightly, as if a piece of the night sky is condensed in it.

The four walls are carved with lifelike Taixu ancient dragon totems. The magnificent golden material exudes the luxury and majesty accumulated over the years under the soft light.

The air is filled with a light fragrance, which makes people feel calm, but also makes them feel an invisible pressure.

At this moment, in the deepest part of the hall, on the main seat, the third elder Zhu Li was sitting on the main seat carved from green jade.

He was dressed in a simple yet well-tailored dark purple robe, with a handsome face and deep eyes, and a calmness that seemed to show insight into the world.

At this moment, he was holding a jade slip that emitted a faint halo. He tapped it with his fingertips, and his spiritual consciousness sank into it. He was dealing with some recent affairs on Ancient Dragon Island.

However, just as he was immersed in the tedious information, a very faint yet extremely familiar breath, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, quietly broke his concentration.

Zhu Li's movements suddenly stopped and his fingers lifted from the jade slip.

He slowly raised his head and looked calmly towards the heavy and magnificent archway of the hall.

There should have been nothing there, but in the depths of his eyes that seemed to be able to see through illusions, a barely perceptible fluctuation flashed across his face.

And the next moment after Zhu Li cast his gaze, the heavy archway of the hall seemed to sense something and slid silently to the sides, revealing the slightly dim passage outside.

Immediately afterwards, a tall and slender figure slowly walked towards the hall from outside the door.

He was dressed in a shimmering dark gold robe that swayed gently with his steps, making him look even more extraordinary.

His long hair was tied high behind his head, revealing his firm jaw and an angular face with a bit of youthful sharpness.

It was Xiao Ling who had just finished refining the elixir and rushed back through the space channel.

Xiao Ling's pace was neither hurried nor slow, each step carrying a calm and steady aura. He took two steps closer, and finally his eyes met with Zhu Li, who sat high in the main seat.

Zhu Li sat upright, looking down; Xiao Ling stood below, but there was no trace of timidity in his eyes, instead there was a hint of inquiry and peace in his eyes.

A gentle smile appeared on Xiao Ling's face. He chuckled softly and said in a clear voice, "Senior Zhuli." He nodded slightly as a greeting. "Is it a bit presumptuous of me to come visit you so suddenly without notifying you in advance?"

When Zhu Li heard this, a bright smile suddenly appeared on his calm face. He laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said proudly:
"Don't bother me, don't bother me! What are you talking about, little friend Xiao Ling? This Ancient Dragon Island, especially this old man's palace, is not open to you at any time. If you want to see me, just come anytime. Why do you need to notify me in advance? What's the point of all this formality between you and me? Sit down quickly, don't stand there and make me look so stiff."

Xiao Ling did not bother to be polite with Senior Zhu Li. Upon hearing the words, he turned around and casually sat down on a jade stool that had been prepared on the side of the hall. The stool looked ordinary but was actually made of extraordinary material.

He has a relaxed demeanor, yet exudes an air of elegance and composure.

Seeing Xiao Ling sit down, a glimmer of understanding flashed across Zhu Li's deep eyes. He then spoke slowly, his voice calm but with a hint of inquiry: "My dear Xiao Ling, you have been in seclusion refining pills. This time you have come to me specifically, could it be... related to this matter?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling didn't intend to beat around the bush. He nodded and said frankly, "Indeed, that's right. I've come here to discuss matters related to elixirs. I've already refined all the precious medicinal herbs you gifted me into elixirs. I've come here today to present these elixirs to Senior Zhu Li for his review."

While speaking, Xiao Ling made a vague gesture with his right hand. It seemed casual, but in fact it contained the exquisite laws of space.

The void around him seemed to be rippling with imperceptible ripples, and the next moment, dozens of exquisite jade bottles, all emerald green and carved with fine patterns, jumped out of the void like living things.

Under Xiao Ling's control, these jade bottles floated lightly towards Zhu Li.

When Zhu Li saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then his smile became even wider.

He did not try to catch them, but casually shook his wide sleeves, and the cuffs became like an invisible big hand, taking all the floating jade bottles into it. Then he threw them casually, controlling them to land steadily on the large and quaint wooden table in front of him.

Zhu Li's eyes fell on those jade bottles. He stretched out his fingers and brushed across the bottles one by one, with admiration in his eyes.

Then, he moved his fingertips slightly and picked up one of the most exquisite jade bottles at random. The dragon pattern flowing on the bottle seemed to come alive.

He turned his wrist and the cork popped open.

"laugh--"

An extremely strong medicinal fragrance instantly spread out, impacting people's sense of smell like a substance.

The medicinal fragrance was pure yet domineering, carrying a touch of elegance, yet containing a powerful energy that stirred the soul. Zhu Li felt a warm current instantly flow into her nose, making her feel completely comfortable. Her spirit, which had been slightly tired from dealing with complicated matters for many days, was completely restored in this instant, and even seemed to be subtly enhanced.

A gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he knew very well that the quality of this pill was extraordinary!

Even though he didn't know much about alchemy, Zhu Li had now reached a level where distinguishing the quality of elixirs was almost instinctive.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, and just the scent of the medicine made him understand everything.

At a glance, he recognized that the elixir in the bottle was a holy healing medicine of the ninth grade!
Even though Zhu Li was knowledgeable and experienced, his heart was still stirred again at this moment, and he was even more shocked.

He quickly put the bottle cap back on to block out the tempting medicinal fragrance, then slowly raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Ling opposite him.

"When I heard you, Xiao Ling, say you could refine ninth-grade elixirs, I was a little skeptical. I never expected you to possess such advanced alchemy skills. It's truly astonishing!"

There was a flicker of disbelief in his eyes.
"Young friend, you are so young, yet you have mastered the art of alchemy to such an advanced level. You are truly a genius! I am ashamed of myself and admire you so much!"

Faced with Zhu Li's enthusiastic and almost "flattering" praise, Xiao Ling just smiled indifferently, shook his head slightly, and did not say any polite words.

Xiao Ling has been exposed to such praises since he embarked on the path of cultivation, and he has heard them countless times.

However, as his cultivation level increased and his reputation grew, the identities and status of those who expressed admiration for him, as well as his own strength, were no longer comparable to what they were in the past.

There was a hint of humility in his smile, but more of it was a confidence in his own strength.

"Senior, you're too kind. This was just a stroke of luck. Without the rare herbs provided by Ancient Dragon Island, even if my alchemy skills were superb, I wouldn't be able to make a meal without rice. Furthermore, I did receive a very satisfying reward this time, and I'm very satisfied with this transaction."

After saying this, Xiao Ling's eyes narrowed slightly, and he changed the subject quietly, asking, "By the way, Senior, could you tell me how Zi Yan is doing now? I just finished refining the medicine and haven't had time to check on her yet."

When he heard Xiao Ling mention Zi Yan, the cheerful look on Zhu Li's face gradually faded, replaced by a more solemn expression. He said seriously:
"According to what the Great Elder and the others told me earlier, Her Royal Highness is currently doing very well. After so much time has passed, it shouldn't be long before she can completely refine that energy. There's no need for you to worry too much."

Although Zhu Li's words sounded quite relaxed, even with a hint of relief, Xiao Ling was so perceptive that he could still catch a subtle hint of worry deep in his eyes.

This subtle trace made Xiao Ling's heart tighten. He pondered for a moment, then asked, "Elder Zhuli, is there something else troubling? Feel free to tell me. If I can do my bit to help, I will definitely not stand idly by."

"Haha, my friend is indeed worthy of being a Grand Master of Alchemy. His perception is indeed sharp."

After being stunned for a moment, Zhu Li couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh, and then said frankly:
"To be honest, based on my investigation, it won't be long before the four Dragon Islands converge. Every time the Dragon Islands converge, there will be some twists and turns. The variables during this period are extremely large and difficult to predict."

"Although Her Royal Highness has entered the final stage of refining energy, it is more likely that something will go wrong at this critical moment. I am really nervous, afraid that something might go wrong at this critical moment, so I am a little worried."

As soon as Zhu Li finished speaking, the indifferent look on Xiao Ling's face instantly faded, replaced by a deep solemnity.

He knew in his heart that the strength of the other three Dragon Islands was much stronger than the current combat power of East Dragon Island.

Although Zi Yan's situation had been kept strictly confidential at his strong request, he knew very well that the more critical the moment, the more afraid one would be of any mistakes, as the slightest omission could lead to irreversible consequences.

He frowned slightly, then turned his gaze to Zhu Li and asked in a deep voice, "Then I wonder how much time is left until the next meeting of the four dragon islands?"

In response to Xiao Ling's question, Zhu Li did not answer immediately, but fell into a brief contemplation.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest, as if calculating something. After a moment, he slowly raised his head and gave an answer:
"How long will it take until the next meeting of the four dragon islands... I can't give you an exact date for this."

Zhu Li shook his head slightly and explained, "After all, the Four Dragon Islands are now drifting in the turbulent void. Their direction and speed are affected by many unknown factors. Unexpected situations often occur, and the situation is unpredictable."

He paused and continued:
"However, based on past experience and patterns, the next intersection, at the earliest, might happen within three months. Even if there are some obstacles, the delay will definitely not exceed six months at the latest. It's roughly within this range."

"Half a year?" Xiao Ling muttered to himself, frowning even more tightly. "But this is an urgent matter, so I can't just think in a positive way."

He took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Li again, and asked, "Based on Zi Yan's current condition, can she complete her training within three months?"

When Zhu Li faced Xiao Ling's question, a trace of bitterness that was hard to conceal suddenly appeared on his face.

"Based on the most cautious speculation of the Great Elder and his companions, if Her Highness wants to completely absorb and refine the immense energy within her body... it will probably take at least six months to safely complete it."

He shook his head helplessly, and his voice became a little deeper.
"But the time of the intersection of the four dragon islands is so unpredictable, it's hard to guarantee that it won't arrive earlier. Alas, there are too many variables involved. I am also a little worried because of this somewhat tricky situation."

After hearing what Zhu Li said, Xiao Ling's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said in a deep voice:
"Since the situation is so urgent, what we can do now is to do everything we can to ensure that Zi Yan can absorb energy safely. Even when the four Dragon Islands converge, we must find ways to prevent the people from the other Dragon Islands from noticing her situation. Otherwise, I'm afraid something very bad will happen."

After some analysis, Xiao Ling's eyes narrowed as he continued, "When I have some free time, I will personally go to Zi Yan's training ground and set up a few aura-isolating formations for her. I can't say they're foolproof, but they should be able to play a certain role."

After hearing what Xiao Ling said, Zhu Li's frown relaxed a little. He nodded and said solemnly:
"Young friend, you're right. Ensuring Her Royal Highness is at ease and able to continue her cultivation is the most important thing right now. Even if Her Royal Highness fails to complete her cultivation, when the four Dragon Islands meet, I will risk my life to prevent anyone from disturbing Her Royal Highness's cultivation!"

At this moment, his tone was filled with unquestionable determination.

Seeing Zhu Li's fearless attitude at this moment, Xiao Ling couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses, a relaxed smile appeared on his face, and he laughed softly.

"Senior, you flatter me," he said, his tone carrying a hint of confidence and reassurance. "Don't worry, even if things turn out as you fear, and the situation isn't optimistic for us, I will find a way to protect Ziyan's safety..." (End of Chapter)