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

After the pill entered his mouth, its powerful yet gentle medicinal power surged through Mang Tianchi's body like a spring tide.

In just a moment, a soft and vibrant emerald light slowly seeped from his pores, enveloping him like a thin mist.

The light was not dazzling, but it carried a reassuring vitality. Under the green light, Mang Tianchi's originally pale face gradually regained its color, and those haphazard wounds, whether they were deep enough to expose the bone from careless cuts by void rifts or charred marks from lightning and fire, were healing and fading at a speed visible to the naked eye.

New flesh and blood sprouted quietly like tender buds, reconnecting the damaged skin. It was as if time had turned back, and everything was gently soothed by the gentle medicinal power.

Even his previously darkened and disheveled appearance, stained by the power of lightning, gradually lost its unnatural luster in the green light.

The charred skin peeled away piece by piece, revealing the true complexion beneath, which was now somewhat tired but no longer disheveled.

His brows, which had been furrowed due to his injuries, gradually relaxed, and his tightly pursed lips loosened a little, revealing a sense of calm after surviving a disaster.

As the cultivation technique is practiced, the efficacy of the elixir becomes more and more potent, and the speed of repair also increases.

About an hour after an incense stick's time, the emerald light completely faded away, and Mang Tianchi slowly opened his eyes. The turbidity in his eyes caused by his serious injury was swept away, replaced by a newly condensed bright light.

He stood up, stretched his muscles and bones, and felt that his limbs and bones were full of strength. Eighty percent of his injuries had healed, and he had almost recovered to seventy or eighty percent of his pre-injury state.

The previous appearance of weakness has now completely disappeared.

After stretching his muscles and bones, making a few soft "crackling" sounds, Mang Tianchi finally showed a genuine smile on his face.

His gaze shifted to Xiao Ling not far away, a hint of approval in his eyes, and his tone became much more relaxed:

"Haha, this pill is really effective. It lives up to its reputation as a high-quality healing elixir. Its medicinal power is rich and direct, reaching the source. The injury has healed so quickly. It is much better than some of the eighth-grade healing pills I have taken before."

He paused, a hint of amusement in his eyes, and looked at Xiao Ling before continuing:

"You lad, you really do have some skills, actually managing to refine such a precious pill. It seems that the reputation of 'the number one alchemist on the continent' is indeed well-deserved. I, Mang Tianchi, was right about you this time."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling smiled with relief and cupped his hands slightly in greeting:

"I would do my best to share your burdens, Dean. I'm content if I can help you. It seems you're recovering well, Dean. That's good, that's good."

Although his tone seemed casual, his eyes betrayed his concern and a hint of relief.

Ultimately, it was his own recklessness that caused the injury to Mang Tianchi, who was cultivating deep within the Void Thunder Pool.

"Haha, let's not talk about that." Mang Tianchi waved his hand, lightly changing the subject, with a genuine smile on his face. "I'm indebted to you this time. I had previously promised to prepare some gifts for you, my outstanding junior. I happen to have some high-grade medicinal herbs on hand, and since you are an alchemist, they are quite suitable for you to use."

He no longer cared about his injuries, which had now stabilized. He had already made up his mind that this kid had done him a favor, so he should present the gift properly.

Thinking of this, Mang Tianchi's smile widened, and he no longer had any intention of refusing.

With a casual flick of his wide sleeves, an ancient-looking, warm-colored storage ring seemed to be propelled out from the cuff by an invisible force. It floated out with faint spatial fluctuations, drifting towards Xiao Ling under the subtle control of Mang Tianchi's will.

The storage ring flew smoothly and steadily, finally stopping perfectly half a foot in front of Xiao Ling, hovering quietly as if waiting for its master to receive it.

Seeing this, Mang Tianchi began to explain:

"This storage ring contains many rare medicinal herbs. These were all acquired by me during my travels across the continent and within my family over the years. However, I am not an alchemist, and my knowledge of the wonders of these herbs is limited. I cannot bring out their true value, so I can only trade with others from time to time to obtain what I need."

He changed the subject, saying with a hint of approval:

"But you are different. You are an alchemist, and a high-ranking one at that. You know how to refine these rare medicinal herbs into highly effective pills, making the best use of them and ensuring that the benefits don't go to outsiders."

After a pause, Mang Tianchi seemed to remember something, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he continued:

"In addition, there are several lightning-attribute cultivation techniques mixed in here. I saw your method of manipulating lightning earlier, which was quite profound. It seems that you have already achieved a certain level of proficiency in this area. These cultivation techniques and combat skills may be of some help to you. I hope they will be of some assistance to you."

Mang Tianchi had clearly seen Xiao Ling's previous lightning-driving technique.

The ability to harness and even utilize the raging thunder, the mastery over which he could control it with ease, was something even someone like him, who had studied thunder magic for many years and could be considered an elder of the thunder clan, had to admit to himself, feeling inferior.

Xiao Ling was clearly an alchemist, whose main cultivation should be the Way of Fire and Wood, yet he displayed such amazing skill in the Thunder Technique, which truly surprised Mang Tianchi.

At first, he couldn't help but wonder how many secrets this kid was hiding.

However, as soon as the thought arose, Mang Tianchi suppressed it on his own.

He knew this person was his student, and that this person had saved his life that day, thus incurring his kindness.

Since he is both my student and my benefactor, I have neither the right nor the need to delve into his past and secrets.

After all, for someone of Xiao Ling's age to have reached this level, it would be truly unbelievable if he didn't possess some earth-shattering secrets.

However, Mang Tianchi was not entirely without suspicion.

He also noticed that Xiao Ling's soul power was exceptionally strong, far exceeding that of others of the same level, which was one of the reasons why his alchemist rank was so high.

Perhaps, this powerful soul force is the key to his mastery of control techniques and even his ability to wield lightning?

"I cannot refuse a gift from an elder. I will remember the dean's kindness." Seeing this, Xiao Ling smiled sincerely, without any intention of refusing. He knew that too many refusals would not only seem distant but would also make the atmosphere awkward.

So he quickly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Mang Tianchi, saying solemnly, "Then I won't stand on ceremony with you, Dean. Thank you for your generous gift."

As soon as he finished speaking, a thought stirred within him, and a gentle spiritual force, like a thread, reached out and made a soft gesture.

The ancient storage ring, which had been floating in mid-air, landed smoothly in his palm, just like a boat sailing with the current.

Upon holding the ring, a faint cool sensation emanated from its touch, yet it felt smooth and warm, like the finest jade.

Xiao Ling did not delay and immediately immersed his mental energy into it to begin a careful examination.

As soon as his spiritual power touched the space inside the storage ring, it swam in as easily as a fish in water, without encountering any obstacles.

Clearly, before handing the storage ring to him, Mang Tianchi had personally erased the soul imprint on it.

Otherwise, given Mang Tianchi's strength and soul power, if Xiao Ling wanted to forcefully break through it, even if it wasn't a difficult task, it would definitely take some effort.

The space inside the palm ring wasn't particularly spacious, but the layout was quite orderly.

Near the entrance, there were piles of jade boxes and cloth bags of all sizes, filled with all kinds of rare medicinal herbs.

These medicinal herbs emitted a faint glow, and their fragrance permeated the entire space, as if tiny specks of light were floating in the air.

At the other end of the pile of medicinal herbs, there was a bookshelf that was not very tall. It was densely packed with many scrolls, some of which were old and heavy, while others were small and exquisite, clearly recording different contents.

Xiao Ling swept his mental energy over the area and was immediately drawn to the medicinal herbs.

He took a deep breath, focused his mental energy, and began to examine the area carefully.

After a thorough investigation, Xiao Ling's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

He discovered that the lowest grade of these medicinal herbs was at least sixth grade! Most of them were at the eighth grade, and there were even a few ninth-grade medicinal herbs that emitted ninth-grade spiritual light and were priceless!

This left Xiao Ling speechless, and he couldn't help but marvel at how many treasures this Dean had hidden away!
Although the quantity was not enormous, the variety was extremely rich, most of which were things that Xiao Ling had never heard of or even collected before.

It seems that what Mang Tianchi has collected during his travels across the continent and within his family over the years are indeed rare and scarce items.

His gaze then shifted to the bookshelf on the other side, and Xiao Ling's mental energy swept over the scrolls.

He discovered that although these lightning-attribute techniques and fighting skills did not reach the legendary Heaven Rank, they were almost all Earth Rank!
Moreover, a considerable portion of them consist of high-level Earth-rank cultivation techniques and combat skills.

Any one of these materials, if placed in the Central Continent today, would be enough to become the foundation and legacy of a powerful force!
Xiao Ling clicked his tongue inwardly, marveling at how generous Dean Mang Tianchi was! This gift was truly substantial! He would have to find an opportunity to give the dean something nice in return.

Xiao Ling slowly withdrew his spiritual energy from the storage ring, feeling the warm and cool storage ring in his palm. He nodded slightly, reopened his eyes, and his eyes were full of surprise and satisfaction.

Seeing this, Mang Tianchi, standing to the side, smiled knowingly and with satisfaction, and asked, "How is it? Are you satisfied with these things?"

"Satisfied, extremely satisfied!" Xiao Ling replied almost immediately, his tone filled with excitement. "The quality and variety of these medicinal herbs far exceeded my expectations, especially those few ninth-grade spiritual herbs, which are extremely rare. And these lightning-attribute cultivation techniques and combat skills are all indeed of the Earth rank, with many advanced ones among them. Thank you so much, Dean, for your generous gift!"

After saying that, he sincerely clasped his hands in a salute to Mang Tianchi once again.

Mang Tianchi waved his hand and said with a faint smile, "Satisfied is good, satisfied is good." He then changed the subject, his expression becoming somewhat tired, and said, "Alright, although my injuries have mostly healed, I am not fully recovered yet. It is not advisable for me to stay in this Void Thunder Pool any longer, so I will take my leave now."

He paused, then turned his gaze to Xiao Ling and asked, "You came to this Void Thunder Pool, presumably to cultivate here, right? Judging from the way you summoned the lightning just now, you shouldn't be easily injured by the lightning tribulation. As long as you don't go deep into the core area, there shouldn't be any danger."

"However, the energy in this Void Thunder Pool is mixed and the environment is abnormal. Unpredictable changes often occur, such as the sudden riots in the depths of the Thunder Pool. You need to be more careful when cultivating here, and always pay attention to the changes in the surrounding environment. You must not be careless."

After giving Xiao Ling his instructions, Mang Tianchi made a move to leave.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling quickly stepped forward, solemnly clasped his hands in greeting again, and replied, "I have remembered the Dean's instructions. I will always pay attention to my surroundings, be careful and cautious, and never dare to be careless."

Mang Tianchi nodded, his figure swaying slightly, as if he was about to use his movement technique to leave this place.

But then Xiao Ling's eyes suddenly shifted, as if he had thought of something, and he spoke again, his tone carrying a hint of sincere advice:
“Dean, you said you need to find a place to heal and recuperate. Actually, the location of this Void Thunder Pool is not too far from the territory of a friend of mine. If you don’t mind, why don’t you stay with him for a few days? I can make the arrangements and make sure you get proper rest and treatment.”

Mang Tianchi was, after all, a semi-saint powerhouse and an elder of the Lei Clan, one of the eight ancient clans.

If we could invite him to stay with the Ancient Dragon Clan for a while, it would be a good opportunity to strengthen our relationship, and who knows, he might be of use in the future.

Secondly, if the anticipated convergence of the four Dragon Islands were to occur, Lord Mang Tianchi, with his status and strength, might be able to play a significant coordinating or assisting role.

Mang Tianchi, who was about to get up and leave, paused upon hearing this. His sharp gaze narrowed slightly, and he asked with a hint of surprise and confusion:
"Oh? The location of this Void Thunder Pool is adrift in the endless void turbulence, its position is unpredictable, and ordinary people can hardly pinpoint its exact coordinates. You say that your friend's faction is not far from here, are you joking? In this void, distance is hard to measure."

Seeing this, Xiao Ling smiled calmly and said confidently, "Dean, why don't you come with me for a while? It won't take long. After you see for yourself, you'll have your own answer."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable confidence.

(End of this chapter)