The Sun was setting, shedding down faint red light that reflected off the second floor balcony of Nothing is for Sale.
Ling Xian was wearing a robe as white as snow. Bathed in the faint red light, he looked like an immortal. His demeanor was imposing and out of the world.
Hong Yan Xin's brows were delicate and her facial features were exquisite. She wore a tight black dress that wrapped around her body, making her look sexy and alluring.
The two of them had been standing there for a long time. Neither of them spoke as they silently admired the sunset.
After a while, Hong Yan Xin could no longer contain her excitement. She tried her best to speak in a calm tone, "Congratulations, you have become the winner of this year's gathering."
"Yeah, I guess I have fulfilled one of my regrets."
Ling Xian revealed a faint smile. He once participated in the gathering of alchemists inside the Hidden Territory and was eliminated in the second round. Today, he had won the title in an extremely dazzling manner. Naturally, he had fulfilled one of his regrets.
"You brewed a perfect Dan and defeated Dan Tong Sheng. I have to admit, I have underestimated you." Hong Yan Xin looked at Ling Xian deeply. She really didn't think his alchemy skills would reach this level.
Ling Xian smiled and teasingly looked at Hong Yan Xin, "Let's not waste time. What you care about is not my alchemy skills, but those two items."
"That's right."
Hong Yan Xin softly nodded. She found it hard to conceal her excitement and anticipation, "I wonder if you have successfully acquired those two items?"
"I am not someone who breaks promises. If I didn't get them, why would I leave the Realm of Alchemy?" Ling Xian teased.
Instantly, Hong Yan Xin's eyes exploded with light. Her voice trembled, "Please give them to me."
Seeing how excited this woman was, Ling Xian didn't want to keep her in suspense any longer. He took out the two items.
The first item was a sheepskin book that was already starting to turn yellow. Strange symbols were densely written on it, and it looked simple and mysterious. It was a language from the ancient times. In today's world, not many people can recognize all of it.
The second item was a flower with three petals. Its entire body was pure white and there was no heavenly light surrounding it. There was no spiritual energy circulating around it. It looked ordinary and unremarkable, like an ordinary flower that couldn't even be considered a ninth grade spirit herb.
However, Ling Xian knew very well that this flower was not simple. It was related to a legend that has been passed down for a long time.
It was the legendary Three Lives Opposite Shore Flower, also known as the Reincarnation Flower.
This flower was extremely rare and had only appeared a few times since ancient times. In terms of rarity, it was not inferior to the Devious Burial Flower.
It was said that the effect of this flower was to resurrect the dead. Even those whose souls had been dispersed could be resurrected with the help of its power.
Of course, this was only a legend. No one knew if it truly possessed such heaven-defying power.
Even Ling Xian, who had the Essence of Herbalism, didn't know. Due to some special reason, he could only see the name and introduction of the flower, but he knew nothing about its effects.
When he found the Flower of Three Lives on Opposite Shores in the Realm of Alchemy, he was shocked for a long time. He didn't think that in this world, there would be a spiritual medicine that the Essence of Herbalism didn't know about.
However, this was considered normal. Although the Elixir Essence was known as the encyclopedia of spiritual medicine, there would always be a few spiritual medicines whose effects were unknown. Without a doubt, the Three Lives Opposite Shores Flower was one of them.
"Great, this is great!"
Seeing the two treasures in midair, Hong Yan Xin was getting more and more excited. Tears began to form in her eyes and she found it hard to control herself.
With these two treasures, she could resurrect the most important person in her life. Why wouldn't she be excited?
"Though I don't know what that sheepskin scroll is, based on the Three Lives Opposite Shores Flower, I can tell that you are planning on resurrecting someone."
Ling Xian softly sighed, "I don't want to find out who you are planning on resurrecting. But I want to warn you, don't have high hopes."
"I won't. As long as I have these two treasures, I will be able to do it." Hong Yan Xin's face was full of excitement and she was very confident.
This made Ling Xian frown. He never believed in the ability to resurrect the dead. Even the legendary Dan of the Nine Lives Opposite Shores may not be able to do it.
Though these two treasures were strange, and the Three Lives Opposite Shores Flower was rumored to be able to resurrect the dead, it was an unproven rumor. Why would it give Hong Yan Xin such confidence?
"Anyways, I have warned you not to have high hopes. Or else you will fall into the abyss." Ling Xian shook his head, not wanting to see Hong Yan Xin's high hopes turn into hopelessness.
"That won't happen. I believe these two treasures can do it."
Hong Yan Xin's face was full of confidence. It was as if she could already see that person appearing before her eyes. Only after a long while did she regain her composure. Then, she bowed down to Ling Xian.
"Thank you for helping me get these two treasures. In the future, if you need anything, I will not say no."
"There is no need to thank me."
Ling Xian brandished his hand, "You and I made a deal. I accepted your spiritual medicine and helped you complete this task. There is no need to thank me."
"No, compared to these two treasures, I am paying you too little."
Hong Yan Xin shook her head and insisted, "No matter what happens to you in the future, I will not say no."
"Do what you want."
Ling Xian felt far too lazy to argue with her about this. He changed the topic, "I am more interested in the sheepskin scroll. I wonder if you can tell me what it is?"
"About that."
Hong Yan Xin hesitated and gritted her teeth, "Oh well, it's not a big deal to tell you."
"I am all ears."
Ling Xian softly smiled. He was very curious about the sheepskin scroll and wanted to know what it was that made Hong Yan Xin so certain that she could revive the dead.
"This sheepskin scroll is called the Book of Summoning Souls. I don't know who placed it inside the Forest of a Thousand Poison. I only found out about it by chance."
Hong Yan Xin's lips parted slightly, "Just like its name suggests, this sheepskin scroll's ability is to summon souls. As long as you recite the incantation, along with the scroll itself, you can summon souls."
"Summon souls?"
Ling Xian frowned. He has heard of techniques like summoning souls. However, it can only be used on people whose souls have yet to perish. As for this Book of Summoning Souls, he has never heard of it. He couldn't help but ask, "Could it summon souls that have already perished?"
"Of course. Or else why would I be so certain?"
Hong Yan Xin smiled brightly and anticipation flashed across her eyes, "The magical Book of Summoning Souls, along with the resurrection ability of the Flower of Three Lives on Opposite Shores, can definitely revive the dead."
"I advise you not to have too high of a hope."
Ling Xian shook his head, "Ignoring whether or not the rumor about the Flower of Three Lives on Opposite Shores is true, the Book of Summoning Souls alone is a little unrealistic. A person's soul has already perished, how can it be summoned?"
Hong Yan Xin smiled brightly and didn't say much. However, her expression was still full of confidence.
At this, Ling Xian was too lazy to persuade her, "Oh well, you won't give up until you try. I will stay here for two months. Once the time is up, I will leave."
Then, he turned around and walked towards his stone room. He planned on staying here for two months before heading to the Shang Qing Sect.
He wanted to acquire that great fortune.
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