People in Doupo: Unparalleled Talents Actually Bring a System

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.

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

The medicinal fragrance is pure and overbearing, with a hint of elegance, yet it contains a mind-shaking and powerful energy.

Zhu Li felt a warm current instantly flowing into his nose, and his whole body felt relaxed. His spirit, which was originally a little tired from dealing with complicated affairs for many days, was completely restored in this moment, and even slightly improved.

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're too kind," he said with a confident and soothing tone. "Don't worry, even if the situation turns out to be as bad as you worry, I will find a way to protect Zi Yan's safety..."

Chapter 642 Arrangement of Formation

What Xiao Ling said naturally made sense.

Yao Chen is currently in Xingyun Pavilion. He is not involved in any trouble and lives a leisurely and comfortable life, but he has a lot of free time.

If Xiao Ling encounters an unexpected or difficult problem outside, Yao Chen, the three-star Dou Sheng, will be the one who can lend a hand.

Although Yao Chen might not be able to win against the three Fighting Saint Dragon Kings with his own strength, he should be able to protect Zi Yan and ensure her safe departure.

Zhu Li listened to Xiao Ling's somewhat puzzling words, his brows slightly frowned, and a trace of doubt and curiosity arose in his heart.

But when he saw that Xiao Ling looked normal and there was nothing unusual about him, as if what he said was true, he swallowed the question that was about to come out of his mouth and did not ask in the end.

After a moment of hesitation, Zhu Li said calmly:

"In that case, my friend, please come with me to the Princess's retreat. As you said before, we should first set up the aura-isolating formation so that the Princess can practice with greater peace of mind."

Hearing Zhu Li mention this, Xiao Ling nodded in agreement. Thinking that he had nothing important to do at the moment, he said, "That's just what I want. I happen to have some free time, so let's get this resolved first."

After saying that, the two of them did not delay any longer. They stood up from their seats at the same time and walked towards the entrance of the hall side by side.

Pushing open the heavy palace door, they flashed and turned into a stream of light, one red and one purple, and flew swiftly towards the depths of Ancient Dragon Island, where Zi Yan was in seclusion.

……

Suddenly, two swift streaks of light flashed across the horizon, disappearing in a flash like shooting stars.

They did not flee far away, but turned suddenly and shot towards the vast mountains below.

In a flash, two red lights disappeared into the mountains and landed precisely in front of the magnificent hall standing on the top of the mountain.

As soon as Xiao Ling and Zhu Li landed, before they could tidy up their robes, the void in front of them suddenly began to ripple layer upon layer, as if a huge rock was thrown into the calm water, rippling out circles of faint blue light.

With a soft "hum" sound, two figures slowly walked out from the ripples, and their figures gradually solidified.

The visitors were none other than the Great Elder Qingshan and the Second Elder Qingmu who were guarding here.

As soon as the two elders appeared, Xiao Ling and Zhu Li stepped forward together, clasped their fists and bowed, saying respectfully, "Greetings, Great Elder and Second Elder."

Qingshan and Qingmu smiled at each other, a warm smile on their faces, and nodded in return. Then, Elder Qingshan's eyes fell on Xiao Ling, and asked with some curiosity:

"Friend Xiao Ling, why are you here today? Just now, we sensed a strange sign of a pill being made. Could it be that all the pills you were refining have already been completed?"

Facing Qingshan's question, Xiao Ling nodded slightly, then shook his head and explained:

"What the elder said is true. The rare medicinal herbs that were taken from the Ancient Dragon Island treasury have indeed been refined. However, I have already handed over all those elixirs to Elder Zhuli for safekeeping, in case of emergency. I believe this will definitely help with the current predicament of Ancient Dragon Island."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Li nodded to confirm.

Hearing this and seeing Zhuli's confirmation, the two elders Qingshan and Qingmu couldn't help but show joy on their faces.

After all, they still remembered clearly that Xiao Ling had refined a series of ninth-grade elixirs some time ago.

Ninth-grade elixirs can be of great help to powerful cultivators like them in consolidating their cultivation, healing wounds and recovering their bodies. They are truly rare treasures.

If this batch of pills can be used properly, it will undoubtedly bring immeasurable help to Ancient Dragon Island.

However, just as the two elders were secretly calculating and preparing to express their gratitude, Xiao Ling suddenly changed the subject and continued, "However, Elder, I didn't come here today specifically for this matter. In fact, I have another important matter to attend to."