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"Nature is big!"

"The amount of poison in the pills is the best test for an alchemist."

"It concerns the precision of processing medicinal materials, the techniques of refining the liquid, the control of the furnace fire, and the extraction and separation of the elixir..."

"It can be said that even a substandard elixir can be produced by an ordinary alchemist with enough time."

"However, it's not certain that a good quality pill with 20% poison is possible. To be able to refine such a spiritual pill, one must at least be a master of the same level."

"As for high-quality elixirs, they are extremely rare in the world, and those who achieve them are all masters of alchemy."

"After many years of hard work, I have only been able to refine the lower and middle grades of Qi-Nourishing Pills to the level of good quality. As for the upper grade Qi-Nourishing Pills..."

The other party sighed, but Wei Zhong bowed respectfully.

"As expected of my master, truly a giant of alchemy in Cangwu Nanping!"

Yang Jingting gave a wry laugh:

"Alright, there aren't too many problems with your alchemy techniques. The rest is just a matter of time to refine them."

"I won't stay here with you any longer; your senior brother still needs me..."

He stood up, dusted off his sleeves, and left the alchemy room.

"Senior Brother..."

Wei Zhong recalled his first visit to the sect, and suddenly realized:

"A mere nobody from Cangwu?"

"It sounds like a great event for the Cangwu Mountains!"

"Our senior brother has reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, which is not yet perfect. This means that this competition is a contest among the younger generation of the sect."

Wei Zhong thought of his own meager cultivation level and immediately shook his head.

Alchemy, cultivation...

"Why haven't I seen my senior sister these past few days..."

Yang Chupei blushed:

"I've been busy with my cultivation. Does Junior Brother Wei have something important to discuss?"

"So, she's getting anxious because her junior brother has reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining and is about to catch up with her?"

"Master has vanished in a hurry. Junior brother, I'd like to see the various mid-grade spells in our sect..."

"Mid-grade spells? What do you need these for, Junior Brother?"

Wei Zhong touched the back of his head:

"Alchemy is tedious, and with my limited mental energy, I can only refine a few batches a day. In addition, my cultivation progress is too slow, so I plan to practice mid-grade techniques to pass the time. If I succeed, it will also increase my ability to protect myself."

Yang Chupei nodded after hearing Wei Zhong's explanation.

Then Wei Zhong was led into the inner hall, and the array was activated:

"This place is considered the core of my Qingya Sect..."

It points to the pavilion on the left:

"This is the medicine storehouse of my Qingya Sect. It contains all kinds of medicinal herbs that we have collected. Junior Brother Wei has been getting all the medicine he needs from here these days for refining pills."

"Next to this building is our sect's treasure vault, containing items such as magical artifacts, elixirs, and spiritual objects..."

"On the right is the Transmission Hall, which contains the sect's martial arts techniques as well as various spells and secret arts."

Wei Zhong nodded, turned his head, and pointed to the path deep within the sect:

"here……"

"That place is a secret area of ​​the sect, containing the sect's only spiritual spring, which is rich in spiritual energy and can support the cultivation of the late stage of Qi Refining."

"Our master stays here year-round, and Senior Brother Wu has also moved in to prepare for the minor competition."

"The Spirit Spring..."

Before Wei Zhong could ask any further questions, Yang Chupei had already opened the door to the adjacent Chuan Gong Pavilion.

Wei Zhong entered and, following the signs, found the corresponding bookshelf.

"Jade slips?"

Yang Chupei nodded:

"Indeed, all mid-grade and above spells are inscribed on jade slips. Junior Brother, you can place the slip on your forehead and use your spiritual sense to view its contents."

Wei Zhong followed the instructions and indeed saw techniques such as "Rejuvenation Technique" and "Falling Leaves..."

After selecting a few dishes, Yang Chupei helped Wei Zhong make a copy and handed it to him.

Wei Zhong glanced around and discovered a raised platform behind the bookshelves.

A special cyan jade slip was enshrined on the high platform.

Wei Zhong immediately asked out of curiosity:

"Senior sister, what is that?"

Yang Chupei turned around, and there it was:

"This jade slip contains the inheritance of our sect's cultivation techniques. It contains the complete 'Qingya Nourishing Body Technique,' including not only the Qi Refining part that we disciples have learned, but also half of the Foundation Establishment content."

"Foundation Building? Our sect's cultivation technique is actually a Foundation Building technique?"

"Of course we have them, otherwise why would Sect Master Yin request Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Speaking of this old sect leader, Yang Chupei couldn't help but sigh again.

"Alright, Junior Brother Wei has gotten everything he wanted. I'll be leaving now."

The two had just left the inner hall and escaped the formation when they heard a shout from inside the door.

"Second Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Brother..."

Upon hearing this anxious voice, Wei Zhong and Yang Chupei were immediately startled and used their escape techniques to arrive at the mountain gate.

Before him, Liu Changqing was pale and had a broken arm, while Liao Yuran was in no better condition, covered in blood and unconscious.

Beside them, Meng Qian and Gu Xue were pale-faced, as if they had been greatly frightened.

"What happened?"

Yang Chupei stepped forward to check on the injuries of the group, and her heart sank. She turned back and said:

"Junior Brother Wei, please keep watch for me. I'll go fetch the sect leader!"

With a single step, he soared into the air, already three zhang away.

Its speed far exceeded Wei Zhong's spring outing pace.

Wei Zhong examined Liao Yuran and was immediately startled to find his pulse disordered. He looked up at Liu Changqing:

"Second Senior Brother, what exactly is this...?"

A moment later, at the main hall of Qingya Sect.

Yang Jingting stabilized the injuries of the disciples and listened to Liu Changqing recount what had happened.

"The Xue family has produced a late-stage Qi Refining expert?"

Liu Changqing cupped his hands in greeting:

"Indeed, my fifth junior brother and I tested him, and he is indeed at the seventh level of Qi Refining, there is no faking it."

Yang Jingting narrowed his eyes slightly:

"Xue Yunshu, this old man is so old, I never thought he could still make such a breakthrough."

"So, with a Qi Refining Level 7 expert backing them up, the Xue family is cutting off supplies to my Qingya Sect?"

"Indeed, it seems they've found a way into the Azure Heaven Sect's territory..."

"Hmph, it's the Azure Sky Sect again."

The Qingya Sect has fallen to this state thanks to the Biluo Sect. And now they're trying to steal the Qingya Sect's supply of spiritual herbs. No wonder Yang Jingting didn't give them a friendly look.

"The Xue family has become arrogant, but the person who attacked me doesn't seem to be from the Xue family," Liu Changqing continued.

"Although this old master Xue has entered the later stage, his disciples in the clan are few and far between, not worth mentioning."

"On our way back, we encountered a group of cultivators shrouded in black robes. The leader was skilled in using heavy weapons and seemed to be a pure body cultivator. My fifth junior brother was no match for him in a direct confrontation."

"As for me, I was defeated by a sword cultivator... If it weren't for the talisman bestowed by my master, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made it back."

Upon hearing these words, Yang Chupei couldn't help but speak up:

"Father, could it be the Iron Sword Sect?"

This sect is a force of equal rank to the Qingya Sect. The two sects' territories are not far apart, and they often have conflicts, so their relationship is not good.

"Without clear evidence, one should not make hasty judgments."

Wei Zhong stood below, listening intently without uttering a word.

"No visible spearheads, but hidden weapons. The decline of our sect has ultimately brought trouble upon us."

Yang Jingting rubs his beard:

"Our disciples are seriously injured, we are short-handed, we need to shrink our forces, and those opportunists can leave if they want."

"Everything will be turned around in a year from now, so you don't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Yang Chupei's expression brightened with joy:

"Could it be Senior Brother Wu...?"

Yang Jingting pressed down with both hands:

Do not discuss it, do not spread it.

"I will make these rats in the gutter understand sooner or later that the Qingya Sect is not to be trifled with!"