It turns out, they were the main characters.

“You should relax occasionally, after all, sometimes when you hit a bottleneck, going out for a walk can actually make it easier to break through.” Mu Zhian said, reaching out to put his arm around Lan Feiying’s slender waist.

Lan Feiying gently slapped Mu Zhian's hand away, gave him a reproachful look, and transmitted her voice, "There are so many disciples watching here, don't do anything reckless."

Does that mean I can do whatever I want without a disciple watching me...? Mu Zhian sighed sadly, "Sister Fei Ying, you've changed. It seems that after advancing to the Refinement God realm, a sad, thick barrier has been erected between us."

Lan Feiying glanced at Mu Zhian. Knowing his personality, she knew he was just teasing her, so she didn't bother to pay him any attention.

At this moment, a cold snort suddenly came from the crowd: "If relaxation were useful, there wouldn't be so many elders in this sect who have been stuck in the Void Returning Realm for so long without advancing a single rank."

The voice was quite stern, which drew the attention of many sect disciples present.

The sudden attack made Mu Zhian look in the direction of the voice and see an elder he had never seen before.

He was dressed in a dark robe, with his hands behind his back, and looked like a hermit.

Who is this...? He looks a little unfamiliar. Mu Zhian's eyes showed a hint of doubt.

Lan Feiying also glanced at the person who had just spoken not far away and transmitted her voice, "He is the Second Elder of Drunken Dream Peak."

Mu Zhian understood slightly in his heart.

It seems that his words about going out for a walk to clear his head and break through his limitations touched a nerve with this elder.

However, his original intention was to flirt with Lan Feiying, so this was an unintentional act.

As Ye Yu watched this scene from the crowd, he couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Many elders in this sect are at the Void Returning Realm, with no hope of breaking through year after year. Mu Zhi'an's sudden remark hits their sore spot, doesn't it?

Moreover, the Second Elder was also Ye Yu's master in alchemy. Having heard about Ye Yu and Mu Zhian's affairs before, he naturally couldn't like this inner disciple of the library who liked to play tricks.

Boom!

Just then, at the summit of Liangyi Peak, as the last thunderclap resounded, the disciples all raised their heads and gazed intently at the figure in the distant, slender, beautiful dress, their eyes filled with admiration.

Return to the Void Realm!

He is the first among the younger generation to advance to the Void Returning Realm. Even if you look across the entire Nine Provinces, you probably can't find another cultivator who has entered the Void Returning Realm at this age.

Lan Mulian's talent is truly astonishingly monstrous... At almost the same time, many disciples and even several elders present had this thought in their minds.

Senior Sister Lan's figure seems to be getting better and better. After returning to the Void Realm, her skin has become even whiter and more tender, as if it would ooze water if pinched... This thought popped into Mu Zhi'an's mind as he looked at Lan Mulian, whose graceful figure was concealed by the moonlight.

Under the sky, Lan Mulian clearly noticed the group of disciples here, her clear eyes silently fixed on them.

Just then, a soft and melodious voice suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Lan Feiying, a disciple of Tianji Peak, presents a Grade 6 Condensation Pill to congratulate Senior Sister on her advancement to the Returning to the Void Realm!"

A sixth-grade elixir?!

Many disciples looked at the beautiful woman in the red dress beside Mu Zhi'an with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

It seems that Tianji Peak had made preparations in advance, even bringing along sixth-grade pills...

The two sisters exchanged a glance, then tacitly looked away from each other. Lan Mulian's eyes held a faint smile, and her voice was clear and melodious: "Thank you, junior sister."

Next, disciples from two or three more main peaks spoke up, offering either rare and precious materials or rare pills as gifts.

At this moment, Ye Yu stepped forward and respectfully presented a small, exquisite wooden box: "The Second Elder of Drunken Dream Peak has already delivered the congratulatory gift. This gift is one that I decided to give to Senior Sister myself."

Lan Mulian raised an eyebrow slightly, her slender hand emerging from her white sleeve to take the wooden box, saying, "Thank you, Junior Brother."

Ye Yu smiled calmly: "Senior sister, why don't you open it and take a look first?"

This gift is also one of the manifestations of his progress.

Upon hearing this, Lan Mulian calmly opened the exquisite little wooden box.

At the same time, a pill from the wooden box came into view.

The pill was pink and had a shimmering, iridescent appearance. Almost as soon as it was opened, a medicinal fragrance filled the air.

"A sixth-grade pill, the Youth Preservation Pill!" Disciples in the crowd immediately recognized the pill, and many female disciples' eyes lit up with even more desire.

This Ye Yu can even refine the Youth Preservation Pill... For a moment, many female disciples couldn't help but look at Ye Yu with eager eyes.

The Youth Preservation Pill is far more valuable to women than other sixth-grade or even seventh-grade pills of the same level.

A fifth-grade Jade Complexion Pill can maintain one's appearance for a period of time, while a Youth Preservation Pill can keep one's appearance unchanged at a certain age!

With the existence of the Youth Preservation Pill, it means that one's appearance will not change in the future.

Before reaching the Void Returning Realm, the value of this Youth Preservation Pill is comparable to that of a Grade 7 elixir!

Of course, after reaching the Void Returning Realm, cultivators can also easily maintain their appearance.

But how many cultivators have reached the Void Returning Realm?

Most cultivators are stuck at the Qi Refining and Spirit Refining stages, making it difficult to break through.

Therefore, the appearance of this youth-preserving pill immediately attracted the attention of many female disciples.

"Although I knew Ye Yu was an alchemist, I didn't expect him to be able to refine even sixth-grade pills... This Ye Yu must be at least a peak fifth-grade alchemist, right?"

"If we can be on good terms with them, things might be much easier in the future..."

The disciples present were all deeply moved as they gazed at the Youth Preservation Pill, their hearts burning with excitement.

Ye Yu remained humble and composed in the face of the disciples' gazes, though the joy in his eyes was undeniable.

He had already anticipated his disciples' reactions when he gave them the Youth Preservation Pill.

After all, this is a sixth-grade elixir, and it's the most beloved anti-aging elixir among women!

Ye Yu glanced at Lan Mulian without showing any emotion, and seeing that her eyes, as calm as a cold pool, remained still, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He could only clasp his hands in a fist salute, then his gaze fell on Mu Zhian, and he smiled faintly:

"Young Master Mu, I've heard that you and Senior Sister seem to have a pretty good relationship. Why haven't I seen your congratulatory gift yet?"

In the past, when Mu Zhian was in the Mu family, he was able to do all sorts of bad things simply because the Mu family was powerful and wealthy. But now, in the Liangyi Sect, without the protection of the Mu family, even if he has gained the favor of the Pavilion Master of the Library, it is impossible for that Pavilion Master to bestow a sixth-grade pill upon Mu Zhian.

After all, pills of grade six or higher cannot be bought with spirit stones alone.

Moreover, even if there were sixth-grade pills, their value could not compare to the Youth Preservation Pill.

This is the advantage of alchemists, and it is also an advantage that Mu Zhian does not have!

As the voice faded, many disciples from various sects turned their gazes to Mu Zhi'an.

Ye Lingxuan, standing in the crowd, also watched this scene with a calm expression.

For these disciples, the Youth Preservation Pill might be quite a precious thing.

However, Ye Lingxuan was born with a spiritual body, and her talent in alchemy was astonishing, not only in cultivation but also in alchemy.

She can also refine sixth-grade pills.

Moreover, she still had quite a few Youth Preservation Pills and other Grade Six pills in her storage ring.

"Brother Mu, I'll transfer the storage ring to you first," Ye Lingxuan suddenly transmitted to Mu Zhian.

Mu Zhian couldn't help but glance at Ye Lingxuan, meeting her bright eyes. Knowing her good intentions, he replied with a smile via telepathy, "Let's let it go this time."

He never expected that Ye Lingxuan could casually produce sixth-grade pills... Although he already knew that she was a wealthy woman, he was still somewhat surprised that she was so rich.

Hearing Mu Zhi'an's refusal, Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly, gazed at Mu Zhi'an, and said, "Brother Mu, you don't need to be so polite with me."

"I'm not just being polite, I've already prepared the gift," Mu Zhian transmitted his voice.

Noticing the doubt in Ye Lingxuan's eyes, Mu Zhian did not explain, but instead gave her a mysterious smile.

For women, the anti-aging pill is indeed of great value.

However... he has an even better gift!

Chapter 172 The Holy Maiden of Yaochi (4K)

Seemingly noticing the gazes of the group, Mu Zhian remained calm and slowly took out a butter paper bag from his storage ring.

"Isn't this a bag for carrying food...? What is he doing with this?"

"And I think I smell a fragrance, is it... osmanthus cake?"

Immediately, some of the disciples noticed what Mu Zhian was holding, and for a moment, everyone's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

A woman draped in a thin veil, her body shimmering with a faint silver glow, appeared at the back of the crowd. She raised her eyes slightly, gazing at the butter paper bag in Mu Zhi'an's hand, her eyes smiling, her voice clear and crisp, "How interesting. The other disciples all brought pills and medicinal herbs, but he brought a snack instead."

The woman's mere words drew the attention of many sect disciples, who all turned to look at her, their eyes filled with surprise upon seeing her.

Many disciples within the Liangyi Sect have impressive backgrounds, so someone immediately recognized the woman's identity.

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi, Yao Yue!"

Yaochi Holy Land wields considerable power and possesses profound resources within the Eastern Continent.

The talents of each generation of Yaochi Saintess are undoubtedly superior to those of the younger generation. Coupled with her innate Dao embryo physique and her own beauty, she has always attracted the admiration of many cultivators.

Unexpectedly, Lan Mulian's tribulation this time even attracted the Holy Maiden of Yaochi.

Moreover, judging from the looks of it, it seems that the Yaochi Holy Land has also prepared a congratulatory gift.

Many people noticed the exquisite little wooden box in the hands of the Holy Maiden of Yaochi. The box was carved with intricate patterns, and at first glance, one could tell that it probably contained a very valuable elixir.

"Once you reach the Refinement of Spirit stage, you won't have any problems even if you don't eat anything, so there's no point in sending you a snack."

Not far from the Holy Maiden of Yaochi was a young man dressed in equally magnificent attire, exuding an air of grandeur.

Zhou Hao is one of the best young talents in the penalty area!

Many disciples from various sects began to have their minds racing.

Every year at the Ascension Ceremony, the Liangyi Sect invites people from various major forces in the Eastern Continent to visit the sect, and those forces also participate in the Ascension Ceremony.

It can be said that the Ascension Conference is the stage for a group of geniuses from the Eastern Continent to show their talents.

Logically speaking, there are still two full months before the Ascension Ceremony begins.

Why have people from the Jade Pool Holy Land and the Forbidden Zone arrived ahead of schedule?

And judging from the situation, it seems that it's not just people from the Jade Pool Holy Land and the Forbidden Zone...

At the back of the crowd, some sect disciples also spotted several unfamiliar faces.

Clearly, these people were not disciples of the Liangyi Sect, but rather geniuses who had recently come to the Liangyi Sect from outside.

Upon hearing Zhou Hao's words, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi smiled calmly and said:

"Maybe my senior sister likes osmanthus cake?"