The first to enter the main hall was Xu Lingyun. She walked lightly into the main hall and bowed to Lady Xuan. Then, she took out a blue alchemy furnace from her storage bag and placed a few elixirs on a small jade shelf next to it. Elder Qing Niao spoke for her and said with a smile, "Palace Master, although my little disciple is a little beautiful, she has a dull character. She doesn't know how to dance or sing. She only learned a few alchemy techniques from me. Let her perform in public and refine a furnace of Agerasia Pills for Palace Master!"
Lady Xuan, who was the leader, said softly, "Alchemists need to refine pills. Why dance? I want to see! "
Xu Lingyun nodded slightly when she heard this. Then, she activated the alchemy furnace and began to use the unique alchemy technique taught by Elder Qing Niao to add the elixirs into it. This alchemy technique was specially taught to her by Elder Qing Niao in the past six months. It was different from ordinary alchemy techniques. Many beautiful but somewhat redundant movements were added, turning the process of alchemy into a performance.
With Xu Lingyun's temperament, she was quite resistant to these things. In her opinion, alchemy techniques were alchemy techniques. If it was not a performance, why not learn some songs and dances? However, Elder Qing Niao insisted and said that it was very important. It was related to the first impression she left on the people of Fuyao Palace, so he forced her to learn it. Xu Lingyun had no choice but to forcibly memorize it.
However, she was a little reluctant in her heart. At this time, her movements inevitably appeared a little stiff.
Elder Qing Niao watched from the side and was quite displeased. He felt that Xu Lingyun's performance did not even reach half of what he expected.
Not long after, the fire stopped. Xu Lingyun gently patted the alchemy furnace and immediately, three milky white pills flew out. She caught them in the air with a jade plate and then flew into the air. Her long dress fluttered, and she looked like Chang 'e flying in the sky. Her posture was extremely beautiful. She flew more than ten feet in the air and gently flew to Lady Xuan. She held the plate with both hands and presented it to Lady Xuan.
Fourth Madam Xuan picked up one of the pills and gently sniffed it. She smiled and said, "Using such a complicated technique, yet being able to refine pills to such a degree, her talent is not bad. I will accept the Face Halting Pill, but Granny Qian, you should give this little sister some rewards!"
Granny Qian, who was sitting below her, nodded and said with a smile, "Reward, a pair of Purple Jade Ruyi, ten Spirit Refining Tendon Cleansing Pills, a Golden Frost Jade Sword, a bottle of Flesh Regeneration Powder, a Black Crystal Blood Step Shake, a box of Clear Jade Moisturizing Ointment …"
As she said that, a paper doll transformed into a child and walked over with a jade plate.
Xu Lingyun thanked him in a low voice and took the jade plate.
Elder Qing Niao, who was sitting below, heaved a sigh of relief. Although Xu Lingyun's performance was not to her liking, it had left a good impression on Fourth Madam Xuan. At the very least, this reward was very generous. Not to mention the latter two items, the purple jade ruyi was used to gather Spirit Qi, and its effect was very strong, comparable to a Second Revolution Array. As for the Refined Tendon Cleansing Pill, it was used to refine Spirit Qi, and with each pill, it could refine a portion of the impurities in the Spirit Qi, making the Spirit Qi purer.
After Xu Lingyun, another female disciple of the Literary Valley came. She was very good at dancing, and her long sleeves fluttered in the wind as she danced gracefully to the ancient music. After a while, she also received a reward, but it was not as generous as Xu Lingyun's. She only received three Spirit Refining Tendon Cleansing Pills, Flesh Regeneration Powder, Black Crystal Blood Step Shake, and so on. She did not get a share of the Purple Jade Ruyi.
After that, the disciples of the Blue Cloud Sect came one after another, playing the flute and the zither, displaying their strengths. Among them, there was no lack of superb skills. If they were placed in the mortal world, they would probably be able to shock everyone. However, Fourth Madam Xuan was obviously tired of watching and lacked interest. Even her reward was a lot less. Xiao Shan He, who was sitting below, saw this and secretly transmitted his voice to Xiao Jianming, telling him to get ready and amaze everyone with a brilliant feat.
"Anything else?"
Fourth Madam Xuan asked lazily after watching a live performance by a disciple of the Literary Valley who was painting.
Chen Xuanhua saw that she was not very interested and smiled bitterly. Just as he was about to answer, he suddenly saw someone walk in from outside the hall.
This person was Xiao Jianming. He had changed into a white robe that was spotless, which made his figure look slender and elegant. His eyebrows were like swords, and his eyes were like stars. He entered the hall in a manner that was neither arrogant nor humble. He bowed to Fourth Madam Xuan, who was sitting in the middle of the hall, and said, "I am Xiao Jianming, a true disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect. I am not good at anything else, but I know a little about swordsmanship. I would like to perform a sword dance to celebrate the Palace Lord's happiness!"
Seeing that he had arrived, Chen Xuanhua did not say anything and watched quietly.
Fourth Madam Xuan seemed to have forced herself to be alert and looked over.
Seeing this, Xiao Jianming made a sword gesture and gently drew out his ink-black sword. He stretched his body and thrust his sword diagonally. A bright sword light flew up, and streams of essence circulated. His posture was outstanding, and his aura was calm. His sword was powerful but agile, and his sword momentum was torrential but not stiff. His sleeves fluttered, and his feet were not stained by dust. He was heavy like the undulating of the mountains, and light like the clouds sweeping across the four seas. His spirit pierced through the rainbow, and he was as gentle as jade.
Xiao Shan He watched from the side and nodded lightly. He wore a smile on his face and was very satisfied.
On the other hand, Elder Green Bird looked a little displeased. He felt that Xiao Jianming's dance was far superior to Xu Lingyun's.
Xiao Jianming withdrew his sword momentum, and he was also very satisfied. He was full of hesitation and bowed in the direction of Fourth Madam Xuan.
Xiao Shan He and the others also raised their heads to look at Fourth Madam Xuan, waiting to see what reward she would give to Xiao Jianming.
After all, from the previous performances, Fourth Madam Xuan still had some knowledge. No matter what performance it was, she could distinguish between good and bad. If the performance was good, the reward would be higher. If the performance was bad, the reward would be lower. And Xiao Jianming's sword dance, no matter how one looked at it, was the best performance tonight, and he would probably be rewarded the most.
However, after waiting quietly for a long time, Fourth Madam Xuan still did not speak.
While they were still in shock, Granny Qian, who was sitting next to Fourth Madam Xuan, noticed that something was wrong. She knew that her master's old habit was acting up again. She suppressed the smile at the corner of her mouth and quietly pushed Fourth Madam Xuan's leg. Fourth Madam Xuan, who was holding her chin with her right hand in a daze, finally reacted. She raised her head in a panic and said, "Ah? That's it? Granny Qian, reward him with a few Spiritual Purification Pills? "
Everyone was stunned. Only now did they understand that when Xiao Jianming was performing his sword dance, Fourth Madam Xuan had actually been distracted.
Xiao Jianming's expression was extremely ugly. He had mustered his spirit and concentrated on his sword dance, but who would have thought that she would not even look at him.
Even the reward was only a few Marrow-Cleansing Pills. Was he trying to get rid of a beggar?
Xiao Shan He sensed his nephew's anger and coughed lightly. Only then did Xiao Jianming react. He suppressed the anger in his heart and revealed a smile on his face. He took the three Purification Pills and sincerely thanked Fourth Madam Xuan.
It was hard on him. He gave the best performance, but the reward was the least.
"That's it?"
Fourth Madam Xuan asked Chen Xuanhua again. She was obviously a little impatient.
Chen Xuanhua thought for a moment. While he was still considering whether to tell her about the inner disciple competition, he suddenly heard a commotion from outside. At the same time, an arrogant voice sounded, "Damn it, so what if you're an elder? Do you think I'm afraid of you? If you have the ability, don't run. Come back and fight a few rounds with me … … "
"Wa ya ya, little brat, you're going too far. This old man will fight with you … …"
"Fight with your grandpa, if I don't kill you … … don't run … …"
His voice continued to spread into the main hall, mixed with the exclamations of the disciples who were trying to dissuade him. The elders in the main hall were immediately shocked.
Chen Xuanhua was even angrier. He had clearly told them not to make any noise. Who was it that came to this peak to cause trouble?
He hurriedly apologized to Xuan Siniang and flew out of the hall. Sweeping his gaze around, he saw a youth riding on a Golden Crow under the moonlight. He was holding a broadsword and chasing after an old man flying on a flying sword. That old man was an elder in charge of the discipline of the inner court disciples. His cultivation wasn't bad, having reached the eighth layer of spirit formation, but he wasn't the opponent of this youth.
Flying on a flying sword consumed a lot of spiritual qi. In addition, he wasn't as nimble as the Golden Crow in the air. Being slashed by this youth, he cried out in pain. For a moment, he only cared about escaping. His robe was already tattered.
"Fang Xing, you little bastard, what are you doing?"
Before Sect Master Chen Xuanhua could speak, a person beside him already shouted. It was Iron Like Madness.
"This little brat, he actually dared to cause trouble here. He should be punished!"
Another person shouted in a gloomy voice. It was Xiao Shanhe who had also come out.
Chen Xuanhua was also a little angry. Fang Xing was obviously imprisoned by him. Why did he come out at this time to kill people? Moreover, he was chasing after an elder? However, at this time, he didn't want to care about this. He just thought that the esteemed guest of Fu Yao Palace was in the hall, and this little bastard actually came to cause trouble. He had no choice but to punish him. His figure flashed and he wanted to stop him.
However, at this moment, a slender hand suddenly rested on his shoulder.
"Hehe, it's still better to see real blades and spears … …"
An excited voice sounded. Chen Xuanhua was speechless. The person who spoke was Fourth Madam Xuan.
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