Lin Qing Yi waved her hand and the energy of a level eight Qi seeped out of her body. Like a tidal wave, the energy of the black cauldron exploded into the sky, blocking the force of the explosion.
After the dust settled, Lin Qing Yi saw Ling Xian leaning against the wall with his blood-stained veil. She knew very well that it was a taboo for alchemists to be disturbed when they were brewing a Dan. Especially when the Dan was about to be completed. Once the soul is disturbed, not only does it mean the Dan is useless, but it also puts one's life in danger.
For Ling Xian to merely spit out a mouthful of blood was already considered lucky.
"Master, I didn't mean it … I'm sorry." Lin Qing Yi's eyes were full of regret. She stepped forward and bowed deeply.
"Looking at you, you must have been watching for a long time. Has no one ever taught you that peeking at others is immoral?" Ling Xian sneered. Checking out the woman not far from him, he was stunned by her beauty.
Her skin was creamy, her eyebrows were picturesque, and her hair cascaded down her back like silk. She wore a light green gown that wrapped around her delicate body. She was like a lotus flower that had just emerged from the water, gentle and refined, bright and beautiful.
It was impossible to tell her actual age. Based on her face and posture, she looked like an unmarried young girl. However, her body exuded the aura of someone who had been through many trials and tribulations. She was dignified, elegant, and extraordinary.
"You … you didn't activate an array to isolate your breathing. That's why I accidentally immersed myself in your alchemy process," Lin Qing Yi apologized. Lin Qing Yi said apologetically. Her eyes flashed with surprise. This voice … why does it sound like a young man?
Then, she rejected this thought. How was this possible? How could a youth have such high alchemy attainments? Even though the voice sounded young, he was actually an old man over 50 years old.
"So you're saying it's my fault?" Ling Xian frowned.
"Master, you misunderstand me. That's not what I meant." Lin Qing Yi stood up like a fairy from heaven. She had an air of elegance about her.
"Don't call me master. I don't deserve it." Ling Xian stood up and waved his hand. "Tell me, how do you want to compensate me?"
"Accompany you?" Lin Qing Yi's face turned frosty. Coldly, she said, "I thought you were a master of alchemy. I didn't expect you to be a lecher."
"I'm talking about compensation, not companionship." Ling Xian squinted his eyes. If it weren't for the fact that he could feel the Qi of an eighth level cultivator, he would've beaten this woman up a long time ago. She dared to disturb him when he was about to finish his Dan. Even if it was unintentional, it was unforgivable.
Being disturbed while concocting pills was not only a taboo, but also a life and death grudge. If not for the fact that the pill cauldron in the Human Tier Alchemy Room was too low-grade and the explosion was not too powerful, he would have died long ago.
Ling Xian clenched his teeth. He had to make her bleed.
Hearing this, Lin Qing Yi froze. Her face flushed red with embarrassment.
"Of course. How many spirit stones do you want me to pay? Qingyi will pay."
"Because of your disturbance, the pill cauldron exploded. You have to pay for that. I was also injured, so you have to pay for that too. As for that cauldron of pills, you don't have to pay for it. " Ling Xian extended his right hand. The Flame of Purity burned on top of his palm. Floating on top of it were six purple Dans the size of a dragon's eye.
A refreshing fragrance wafted through the air. Lin Qing Yi sucked in a breath of cold air, staring fixedly at the inscriptions on the six Chi Deposition Dans.
"Even after the cauldron exploded, he was still able to brew Dans. Six Dans of the eighth rank!"
However, this was not what shocked her the most. She looked at the silvery-white flame with a face full of disbelief.
The Godly Fire!
One of the two treasures of alchemy, the Godly Fire!
Just who was this person? How could he possess the Godly Fire that all alchemists in the world yearn for?
If she finds out that not only does Ling Xian have the Godly Fire, but he also has the Essence of Herbalism, one cannot help but wonder how she would feel.
"Only today did I realize that there are people out there." Lin Qing Yi revealed a bitter smile. She felt like the shock she received today was more than all the shock she received in the past 30 years.
First, she was shocked at the textbook perfection of the brewing process. Then, she was shocked at the fact that after the cauldron exploded, Ling Xian was still able to brew Dans of the eighth rank. She did not think that Ling Xian would possess the Godly Fire of her dreams. This, without a doubt, was a stab to her heart.
Ling Xian frowned and put away the Godly Fire and the Dans. He said coldly, "Stop looking. Let's talk about compensation first."
"You don't have to pay for the cauldron. As for your injuries, how about I pay you 10,000 spiritual stones?" Lin Qing Yi regained her composure and asked.
"10,000 spiritual stones?" Ling Xian was shocked.
"Master, are you not satisfied? Then … how about 20,000?" Lin Qing Yi thought he was unhappy with the number and quickly changed her mind.
Ling Xian's eyes were shining. He did not believe that this unbelievably beautiful woman could really give him that much. He said softly, "Alright, give it to me."
Lin Qing Yi sighed in relief. She had always been a kind and gentle woman. Thinking about how this alchemy grandmaster, who possessed a Godly Fire and was highly skilled in alchemy, was almost ruined by her hands, her heart was filled with guilt.
With a wave of her hand, 20,000 spiritual stones were placed neatly on the ground. Blinding light and dense spiritual energy intertwined with each other.
"You are really willing to give it to me?" Ling Xian's eyes widened. 20,000 spiritual stones! That was equivalent to half a year's worth of income for the entire Ling Clan. How could this woman be this rich?
"Of course, this amount of spiritual stones is nothing. If you, a Grandmaster with a bright future, were to die because of my recklessness, then wouldn't I have to live the rest of my life in guilt? "Lin Qing Yi smiled, her beauty was unparalleled.
This time, it was Ling Xian's turn to feel embarrassed. The truth was, he was fine. The explosion of the cauldron was not that strong. He merely felt a sharp pain and spat out a mouthful of blood. It was only because of the anger in his heart that he wanted to take advantage of this woman.
However, he did not expect that the woman in front of him, who could be said to be the most beautiful woman in the world, actually had the heart of a Bodhisattva. She was even sadder than him, the person who was injured, and felt guilty and uneasy.
"Whatever, I am fine. I will take 5,000 spiritual stones. You can take the rest back." Ling Xian was silent for a while. He felt that it was enough to accept the five thousand spiritual stones as punishment. Even though he really wanted the twenty thousand spiritual stones, his body was not in a serious condition. If he accepted the stones because of this, wouldn't it be considered a scam?
He should not be like this.
Ling Xian silently complimented himself.
"Could it be that you are not interested in 20,000 spiritual stones? Qing Yi can add another 10,000. " Lin Qing Yi clenched her teeth. Even though she was an Eighth Realm Alchemist, 30,000 spiritual stones was a lot of wealth.
Ling Xian chuckled. "How about this. I will give you three eighth-ranked Dans in exchange for your 20,000 spiritual stones. Then we are even. What do you think?"
According to the market price, an eighth-ranked Dan was worth 5,000 spiritual stones. However, there was no market for it. Therefore, exchanging three eighth-ranked Dans for 15,000 spiritual stones was a win-win situation for both parties.
"Then we will do as you say." Lin Qing Yi's eyes flashed with joy. She had been stuck at level eight for a very long time now and had no way of breaking through the bottleneck. If she had these three eighth-ranked Chi Freezing Dans, she might be able to break through to the ninth level. Also, she might be able to gain some inspiration from the Dans. She might be able to brew eighth-ranked Dans as well.
"I told you not to call me Master. I don't deserve it." Ling Xian flapped around his sleeve and placed the 20,000 spiritual stones into his storage pouch. He then took out a jade bottle. Inside were three eighth-ranked Dans.
Taking over the bottle, Lin Qing Yi stared at the eight purple carvings on the Dan. Her face was full of envy.
She has been obsessed with alchemy since she was a child. Under her grandfather's guidance, she began to show off her talent in alchemy. After she became an eighth-realm alchemist, she had been traveling and only returned to the City of Qing not long ago.
Just now, she was reading a book in a room that was only a wall away from the Mortal Alchemy Room. Suddenly, she smelled the heavy aroma of Dan and came here out of curiosity. She didn't think that the Alchemy Room would not have an array to isolate Qi. The door wasn't even locked. Therefore, she couldn't help but be immersed in it.
After traveling for so many years, she had met many so-called alchemists. But compared to the one before her, they were far from it. His meticulous control of the fire, his understanding of the usage of spiritual medicines, and his flawless brewing. Every single one of these skills could make those normally arrogant masters hide their faces in shame and bow down to him.
"There is no need to be humble. Even though I am not talented, I do have a good eye for alchemy. After all these years, I have never seen someone brew an eighth-ranked Dan in such a short amount of time." Lin Qing Yi revealed a heart-stopping smile that could make flowers lose their color.
"You flatter me." Ling Xian's face was slightly red. Luckily, he was wearing a black veil, so Lin Qing Yi did not see it. At the end of the day, he was only a fourteen year old youth. Even though the hardships of life had given him a maturity and steadiness that far surpassed his peers, he still couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he was praised by a stunning beauty.
On top of that, he was only a ninth-realm alchemist. Even though with the help of the two treasures, he brewed an eighth-ranked Dan, he did not think he was worthy of the title "Master".
"Right, I still don't know your name?" Ling Xian changed the subject.
"I am Lin Qing Yi. Lin Yuan is my grandfather." The beauty's smile was charming.
"I don't know you. But the name Lin Yuan sounds familiar." Ling Xian frowned.
"My grandfather is the owner of this shop. He is one of the three alchemists in the City of Qing." Lin Qing Yi's face darkened. He did not know her.
"So you are the daughter of the Lin Clan. No wonder you are so rich." Ling Xian realized. No wonder she said she did not need to pay for the cauldron.
Lin Qing Yi was a little disappointed. Even though he had always kept a low profile, he was the only Eighth Realm Alchemist in the City of Qing. Even if everyone didn't know about him, at the very least, everyone in the alchemy community in the City of Qing knew about him. Could it be that he wasn't from the City of Qing?
"Miss Lin, I will have to trouble you to clean up the mess. I have other business to attend to, so I will leave now." Ling Xian walked towards the door.
"Wait." Lin Qing Yi calmed himself down and regained his usual composure. With a faint smile, he said, "Yesterday, the daughter of the City Leader was poisoned by a strange poison. Her life is hanging by a thread. City Leader Ye is gathering alchemists to cure her. I heard that the reward is a Lotus of Three Wonders. I wonder if you would be willing to give it a try?"
The Lotus of Three Wonders?
Ling Xian turned around and saw the beauty leaning against the door, bathing in the light of the setting sun.
Her dimpled smile was alluring.
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