Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

Having said that, she dared not delay any longer and turned to rush out the door, her figure creating a gust of wind.

"Senior sister, wait!" Little Fairy Doctor tugged at her sleeve again.

Cao Ying turned around hurriedly, her eyes filled with anxiety: "Is there anything else?"

Little Fairy Doctor took a deep breath and said quickly, "Give me that seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast's magic core first. I'll take the blame for you for taking the master's treasured possession without permission. If the master pursues the matter after he comes out of seclusion, I will bear all the consequences."

Cao Ying was taken aback and said urgently, "No! I already admitted it was me in the jade slip I left for Master. How can you take the blame? Besides, Master has already punished me. It should be over by now..."

"What about other things..." Little Fairy Doctor asked worriedly.

“Um…” Cao Ying was still a little hesitant.

"Don't worry, I have a way to handle this." Little Fairy Doctor interrupted her, her eyes firm, and she even took a half step forward, patted her chest, and looked like she was taking care of everything.

"Senior sister, hurry up and leave, don't delay any longer!"

Seeing how much she had planned for her, even at the cost of taking the blame herself, Cao Ying felt a lump in her throat, and a wave of emotion washed over her.

She suddenly opened her arms and hugged Little Fairy Doctor tightly, her voice choked with emotion: "Good sister! From now on, you will be my best sister for life!"

Without further hesitation, she immediately took out the demonic core, which was surrounded by a deep purple light and exuded a faint aura of ferocity, from her storage ring and placed it in Little Fairy Doctor's hand.

The magic core felt cool to the touch, its radiance restrained, yet it contained immense energy.

"Here you go! Sister, be very careful!"

After handing over the demon core, Cao Ying took one last look at Little Fairy Doctor, her eyes filled with reluctance and gratitude. Then, her fighting spirit surged, and she transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the Cao family without hesitation, disappearing from the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

Little Fairy Doctor stood alone in the fragrant alchemy room, her palm tightly clutching the seventh-tier demon core that still retained the warmth of Cao Ying.

As she gazed at the horizon where her senior sister had disappeared, the forced composure and urgency on her face gradually faded, replaced by a complex emotion. Guilt, like a delicate vine, quietly entwined around her heart.

Senior sister, I'm sorry... I took advantage of your trust in me.

But... if I don't get you away, how can I face my master alone?

[Who told Master to accidentally see something he shouldn't have that day?]

She slowly closed her five fingers, gripping the magic core tightly, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force.

A barely audible sigh escaped her lips, drifting away into the fragrant aroma of the elixir, ultimately transforming into a deeper resolve.

Chapter 269 Cao Ying: Junior Sister, you're so kind!

Inside the room, Su Baichen sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his aura calm and still.

After an unknown amount of time, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and his eyes slowly opened. A glimmer of starlight seemed to flash in his eyes, which then transformed into a clear and joyful expression.

"It's done..."

He murmured something, a hint of barely perceptible emotion in his voice.

This period of seclusion and simulation took a long time and was extremely mentally taxing, but the results far exceeded expectations.

The Seven Star Soul-Slaying Technique and the Nine Swords of Spirit Slaying, these two killing techniques he relied on to dominate the battlefield, have finally been pushed to a new level today—the intermediate level of the Heavenly Rank.

In particular, the essence of the Seven Star Soul-Slaying Technique resonates with the stars in the heavens.

This deduction has gone a step further in tapping into the immense power of the stars.

With a slight thought, Su Baichen felt a faint starlight swirling around his fingertips. He could clearly sense that if he were to draw upon the power of the Big Dipper under the night sky, the power of this technique would surge dramatically, its sharpness enough to rival those legendary high-level Heaven-rank combat techniques!

"I'm so lucky... I'm incredibly lucky."

He let out a long, gentle breath, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Opportunity, insight, and accumulation are all indispensable. This breakthrough can be described as a natural outcome, yet also extremely fortunate.

On the road ahead, we finally have one more solid support.

Su Baichen suppressed his smile, calmed his mind, and began to carefully comprehend the various mysteries of the new realm, consolidating this hard-won achievement.

Name: Su Baichen

[Battle Aura Level: Mid-stage Four-Star Battle Saint]

[Soul Power Level: Mid-stage Heavenly Realm]

[Physical Strength Level: Low-Rank Battle Saint]

Alchemy Skill: High-Rank Eight

[Flames: Glazed Sky-Burning Flame (refined), Netherworld Poisonous Flame, Flame of Life, Fallen Heart Flame (sub-flame)]

[Weapon: Heavenly Profound Sword]

[Cultivation Technique: Heavenly Book]

[Combat Skills: Seven Star Soul Severing Technique (Mid-level Heaven Rank), Nine Swords of Spirit Severing (Mid-level Heaven Rank), Star Moon Soul Transfer Technique (No Level)...]

[Items: Heavenly Profound Cauldron, Heavenly Profound Pearl, Divine Realm Crystal, Deduction Card *1, ...]

Su Baichen glanced at the panel and felt the surging, even more powerful fighting spirit within his body than before. He nodded slightly in satisfaction.

"Not bad, my battle qi cultivation has also increased by a small realm." This seclusion has yielded far more gains than expected.

Not only did his two core fighting techniques undergo a transformation, but his comprehension of the fundamental laws of the Heavenly Book also reached a new level, and his cultivation barrier was also broken through naturally, which was a pleasant surprise.

He patiently circulated his energy for several cycles, thoroughly stabilizing his newly acquired cultivation, before waving his hand to remove the protective restrictions placed in the room.

With a creak, the door opened.

Soft light streamed into the room, illuminating the elegant figure standing quietly outside the door, seemingly blending into the surrounding silence.

"Hmm?" Su Baichen was slightly surprised.

"Master." Little Fairy Doctor's clear eyes lit up slightly when she saw him come out, and she called out softly, her voice carrying a hint of tension that was hard to detect.

"Why are you standing here? Is something the matter?" Su Baichen looked her over and saw that she had a calm demeanor, but there was a resoluteness between her brows that was even stronger than usual.

Little Fairy Doctor did not answer immediately, but took a slight breath, as if gathering her courage, before raising her eyes to meet Su Baichen's gaze and asking in a clear and steady tone, "Master, do you have Bodhi Transformation Saliva?"

A glint flashed in Su Baichen's eyes, and he instantly understood: "Yes. You're going to start cultivating that poison pill technique?"

He naturally knew this method; it was the key to controlling the strange and unpredictable poisonous body within him.

"Yes! And I'm ready." Little Fairy Doctor nodded with absolute certainty, enunciating each word clearly.

Looking into those eyes that were once gentle but now as firm as a rock, Su Baichen felt that vague sense of unease resurface, even more clearly than before.

Something feels off.

But the matter at hand was of great importance, and he could not afford to hesitate any longer.

After a moment's thought, he took out a warm, smooth jade box. The lid was slightly opened, and a strange, calming fragrance immediately wafted out—it was the Bodhi Transformation Saliva.

"Here, take it. With Cao Ying helping you, nothing will happen."

Unexpectedly, Little Fairy Doctor did not reach out to take it.

She simply gazed silently at the jade box. After a moment, she raised her eyes, her gaze clear as she looked at Su Baichen. Her voice was even softer, yet carried a sense of having no other choice: "Master... Senior Sister is not here right now. This method is dangerous, requiring someone with a different kind of fire to assist with exquisite fire control techniques. You... should also possess three different kinds of fire, right?"

As she spoke, she flipped her slender hand, revealing a fist-sized, eerily dark purple demon core in her palm. The moment it appeared, the surrounding air seemed to be tainted with a hint of bloody sweetness and ferocity.

This was precisely one of the core materials needed to refine the poison pill—the demonic core of a seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast. She said no more, simply waiting quietly, with a stubborn anticipation, for Su Baichen's decision.

Upon hearing this, Su Baichen was taken aback.

That brat! She wasn't there when it really mattered!

He instantly understood. Little Fairy Doctor must have gone to look for Cao Ying first, but failed, and then came directly to him.

A sense of helplessness crossed his mind, and he shook his head inwardly.

Meanwhile, far away at the Cao family mansion.

Just as Cao Ying stepped into her home, enveloped in the warmth of family and familiar surroundings, she suddenly sneezed without warning.

"Ah!"

She rubbed the tip of her pert nose, her eyes sparkling, her mind immediately clear, and even a sly smile appeared on her face.

It must be Master talking about me!

She could almost picture Su Baichen's expression at that moment.

Then, an even more "thoughtful" thought popped into her head, making the smile on her lips deepen.

[Junior sister, don't worry, I'll definitely thank you properly later!]

"What's wrong, Ying'er? Did you catch a chill from the journey?" Cao's mother, dressed in fine clothes and with a kind face, immediately looked over with concern, her eyes filled with tenderness and longing.

My daughter left home at a young age to pursue spiritual practice in another place. It took her more than ten years to return home. How can words fully express the longing I feel for her?

"Mom, I'm fine." Cao Ying instantly put on a sweet smile, snuggling into her mother's arms like a fledgling bird returning to its nest, her voice sweet and innocent.

“My master treats me so well, taking care of me in every way, how could he let me catch a cold so easily?”

She tilted her head slightly up from her mother's arms, her chin raised, her tone full of pride and affection, like a little peacock spreading its tail feathers: "And you know, your daughter is amazing now! She's already a Dou Zun powerhouse! With me here, let's see who dares to disrespect our Cao family. Your daughter will definitely protect you, Mother!"

Cao's father, who had been sitting upright, sipping tea and trying to maintain his composure as the head of the family, paused almost imperceptibly upon hearing this. A look of surprise flashed across his eyes, which was then replaced by a deeper sense of satisfaction. He nodded slightly without saying anything more, but the slight upturn of his lips betrayed his true feelings.

However, Cao Ying's next words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattering his carefully maintained composure.

"And there's more!"

Cao Ying blinked, her tone as relaxed as if she were discussing today's tea and snacks, yet with an unmistakable seriousness as she said, "Right now... I'm still a high-level seventh-grade alchemist."

"Pfft—cough cough! What?!"

Cao's father was startled, and the expensive teacup in his hand fell to the table, spilling the tea.

He could no longer sit still. He suddenly stood up, his face filled with extreme shock and disbelief, his gaze fixed intently on his beloved daughter.

Cao's mother was so shocked that she covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes widened, looking at her daughter and then at her flustered husband. Overwhelmed by joy and pride, she was instantly overwhelmed.

Cao Ying took in the shocked and surprised looks on her parents' faces, and a bright and radiant smile, tinged with a hint of pride, bloomed on her own.

This moment of warmth, pride, and fulfillment was something she had long awaited, and then she looked towards the distant Danta.

【Yes, junior sister, good luck. I'm with you in spirit!】

Chapter 270 The Obedient Disciple!