Chapter 219 News from Yunshan
At this moment, the door of the reception room was slowly pushed open from the outside to the inside, and a slender figure walked into the room calmly. The person was Xiao Ling.
As Xiao Ling entered the room, he seemed to bring with him a strong scent of elixir, which lifted the atmosphere of the entire reception room.
When Mu Tie and Mu Chen saw Xiao Ling coming, they immediately stood up from their seats with warm smiles on their faces.
Before Xiao Ling sat down, Mu Tie spoke first: "Master Xiao Ling, thank you for your hard work! It seems that you have completed the refining of the Douling Pill, which is great, haha."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly and responded with a smile: "You two don't need to be so polite. Refining pills is my job, so how can it be hard work?"
His voice was calm and confident, revealing the calm and unhurried demeanor of a master.
Hearing that his elixir had been refined, Mu Tie could not contain his excitement and asked anxiously: "Master Xiao Ling, has the Douling Pill been refined successfully? I have been looking forward to that Douling Pill for a long time."
Seeing Mu Tie's somewhat anxious expression, Xiao Ling nodded slightly and took out an exquisite jade bottle from his sleeve. The luster of elixir could be vaguely seen in the jade bottle.
Then, he handed the jade bottle to Mu Tie and said, "Commander Mu Tie, this is the fifth-grade Dou Ling Dan you need. I have refined it as agreed. Please take a look."
Mu Tie took the jade bottle, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He could feel the powerful energy contained in the jade bottle.
He took a deep breath and said gratefully: "Master Xiao Ling's alchemy skills are indeed well-deserved. We, the Mu family, will remember this kindness in our hearts."
Mu Chen also stepped forward, clasped his fists and said, "Master Xiao Ling, we in the Mu family will never forget your great kindness. If you need us in the future, we in the Mu family will definitely do our best."
Xiao Ling waved his hand and said with a smile: "You two are too polite. I am just trying my best to provide some help to you friends. Asking me to refine pills is a process of mutual achievement."
Since the first time Xiao Ling returned to the Jia Ma Empire, he had established a good relationship with Mu Tie. This initial contact gradually developed into a deep friendship between the two families, and a bridge of communication and cooperation was built between the Mu family and Xiao Ling.
Over time, this relationship has grown stronger based on mutual respect and mutual benefit, bringing long-term benefits and prosperity to both sides.
Since establishing a cooperative relationship with the Xiao family, every time Xiao Ling returns to the Jia Ma Empire, if he is free, he will help the Mu family refine some pills.
When Xiao Ling returned to the Jia Ma Empire for the first time, he carefully refined a fifth-grade Dou Ling Pill for the Mu family.
Thanks to the help of this pill, the strength of Mu Chen, the head of the Mu family, broke through from Dou Wang four stars to Dou Wang five stars.
The family's strength has also been steadily increasing, and compared with the Nalan family, which was of equal status in the past, it has already opened up a significant gap.
Three years have passed, and the cooperation between the two families has been like a long-lasting stream. Not only do they have dealings with each other in business and trade, they also help each other in the exchange of cultivation resources.
The Mu family's reputation and influence are also rising in the empire, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.
After the three of them sat down, the atmosphere in the reception room became more relaxed and cheerful.
The three chatted for a while, and then Mu Tie asked Xiao Ling with a hint of curiosity: "Master Xiao Ling, I heard that you will leave the Jiama Empire in three days. Is this true?"
Mu Chen on the side also looked at him expectantly. It was obvious that they were quite concerned about this news.
Xiao Ling felt the curious and expectant gazes of the two people. He touched his chin and replied with a smile: "Yes, I plan to leave the Jia Ma Empire in three days. I have stayed here for a long time, and it is time to deal with some personal affairs."
Four full days have passed since the end of the Alchemist Conference, and there are only three days left before Xiao Ling's plan to leave the Gama Empire in a week.
During the four days, Xiao Ling spent most of his time helping those who asked him to refine pills. Most of them asked for fifth-grade pills, a few for sixth-grade pills, and most of them were for improving their cultivation.
After all, when it is uncertain when war will break out, everyone wants to increase their own strength and ensure that they have enough power to protect themselves.
After hearing Xiao Ling's clear answer, Mu Tie and Mu Chen felt a little uncertain. Although the high-ranking officials of the Jia Ma Empire had never asked Xiao Ling to stay, deep down, they really hoped that this alchemy master could continue to stay in the Jia Ma Empire.
However, Xiao Ling's contribution to the Gama Empire is well known to everyone, and his efforts and dedication have won the respect of the entire empire.
Faced with such a master of alchemy, the Mu family and even the entire empire did not have enough reasons or more benefits to persuade Xiao Ling to stay. After all, with his wealth and status, ordinary temptations would hardly catch his eye.
At this time, Mu Chen spoke softly, breaking the silence for a moment: "Master Xiao Ling, I have some recent news that may arouse your interest."
Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a hint of curiosity: "Patriarch Mu, if you have something to say, please speak directly. What is it?"
Mu Chen did not beat around the bush and said frankly: "I just returned from handling affairs in the Gama Palace. I learned that the old leader of the Yunlan Sect, Yunshan, has come out of seclusion and met Jia Lao. It seems that they have reached some agreement."
Xiao Ling stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "The old leader of the Yunlan Sect has returned to the martial arts world. I have heard some facts about him before. I don't know if I will have the chance to meet him before leaving the Jiama Empire."
Mu Chen laughed out loud: "Haha, if nothing unexpected happens, the ancestor of the Yunlan Sect will most likely invite Master Xiao Ling to refine a sect-breaking pill. Then, we will naturally have a chance to meet."
After a slight pause, Mu Chen continued, "According to the news the Mu family has recently received, the Yunlan Sect has been trying its best to collect the materials needed to refine the Pozong Pill. A precious medicinal herb that our family has hidden was also purchased by the Yunlan Sect at a high price."
"I guess the Yunlan Sect wants you to help refine a sect-breaking pill before Master Xiao Ling leaves the Jiama Empire, and give it to the old sect master of the Yunlan Sect to help him break through to the Dou Zong realm."
Mu Tie also interjected: "I have also heard about this matter. It is said that in order to exchange a cold marrow branch from the Jia Ma royal family, the Yun Lan Sect did not hesitate to pay two sixth-grade elixirs made by Dan Wang Gu He himself in exchange."
"The royal family once gathered the whole country's strength to collect the medicinal materials needed for the refining of the broken sect pill. The Mittel family also spared no effort to collect them so that their great elder could refine this pill. Now, if it is the Yunlan Sect that is collecting them, the difficulty can be imagined, and it will definitely be doubled. I really don't know if they can collect all the materials before Master Xiao Ling leaves the Jiama Empire. However, the Yunlan Sect is deeply rooted after all, and the accumulation of thousands of years is not trivial. It is expected that they should be able to gather them together by piecing together."
As Xiao Ling has been busy refining pills, he rarely steps out of his own courtyard. He doesn't know much about the recent developments in the outside world.
He smiled lightly, waved his hand, and said calmly: "Who can predict the outcome of these things?"
Mu Tie and Mu Chen nodded and did not continue the topic. Mu Chen's eyes inadvertently swept over Mu Tie who was standing beside him, and saw that he looked a little anxious, and it was obvious that he was concerned about the Douling Pill he had just obtained.
Mu Chen had a keen insight into the situation and understood it clearly. He felt that Mu Tie's mentality was very similar to his own state of mind when he first obtained the Douling Pill three years ago.
Xiao Ling naturally noticed Mu Tie's reaction and smiled softly, with a hint of amusement in his tone: "Commander Mu Tie, it seems that you can't wait to try the miraculous effect of the Dou Ling Pill."
Mu Tie was touched by the words, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, but then he smiled heartily and admitted frankly: "Master Xiao Ling is right, I was indeed a little anxious. After all, this pill means a lot to me."
Mu Chen also chuckled and agreed: "Master, please forgive me. It is human nature for Tiedi to be so anxious."
Xiao Ling nodded, showing his understanding: "Of course I understand. The value of Douling Pills to cultivators is self-evident. If there is nothing else, please go back. I am also quite busy with other matters, so I will not keep you any longer."
Mu Tie and Mu Chen looked at each other, bowed to Xiao Ling, and said, "Haha, then we won't disturb Master Xiao Ling's time any further."
The two thanked Xiao Ling again, then said goodbye, walked out of the reception room and started their journey home.
After Mu Tie and Mu Chen left, Xiao Ling was the only one left in the reception room.
He stroked his chin and thought to himself, since Yunlan Sect started to collect medicinal materials for refining Pozong Dan, they must have heard about it from Jia Xingtian and discussed with him, and learned that they could find him to refine Pozong Dan.
After all, the relationship between Yunlan Sect and Xiao Family was not harmonious because of Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan's broken engagement. Yunlan Sect also knew that the Xiao Family would most likely not help Yunlan Sect refine the Sect Breaking Pill.
But now that Xiao Ling has spoken, the Yunlan Sect might take this opportunity to ask Xiao Ling for help in refining a sect-breaking pill.
Moreover, the sect-breaking pills collected by the Yunlan Sect were almost 100% prepared for Yunshan.
After all, Yun Yun, the current leader of the Yun Lan Sect, has not yet reached the peak of the Dou Huang realm, so even if she gets the Sect Breaking Pill, she won’t be able to use it.
From this, it can be inferred that since the departure of Guardian Wu, Yunshan may not have had any further contact with the Soul Palace.
However, Xiao Ling still doesn't know what the actual situation is, everything is still unknown.
If Yunshan could keep to himself and be content with just being the powerful old leader of the Yunlan Sect, then everything would be fine.
But if Yunshan really colluded with the Soul Palace, or had other evil intentions, Xiao Ling would not hesitate. He could take action at any time and completely resolve the potential threat.
However, these are still far away.
Xiao Ling put aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, then slowly stood up and left the reception room.
Xiao Ling returned to the courtyard and was moved by the peaceful scene in front of him. Zi Yan and Medusa, the two beauties who had just returned from the snake tribe, were sitting in the courtyard, enjoying a leisurely afternoon. Zi Yan's lively figure and Medusa's cool temperament formed a unique landscape.
In the pavilion, Zi Yan and Medusa were leisurely sipping tea and chatting about their experiences.
Qinglin and Xiao Yixian had already entered the training room for their respective cultivation needs, so there was no sight of them.
Seeing Xiao Ling stepping into the courtyard, Zi Yan waved happily and greeted him with a lively smile on her face.
Medusa also nodded slightly. Although her expression still maintained that unique coldness, the previous sense of strangeness was no longer in her eyes.
Xiao Ling walked over to them, ruffled Zi Yan's long, smooth purple hair, and said in a joking tone: "Girl, you are inseparable from your sister Medusa every day. What are you going to do after we leave the Jiama Empire?"
After hearing this, Zi Yan frowned slightly, struggled for a moment, and finally answered seriously: "Then I will accompany Sister Medusa for the next three days. When we leave the Gama Empire, I will of course go with you."
Hearing Zi Yan's answer, Xiao Ling showed a satisfied smile. It seems that in Zi Yan's heart, he always occupies an important position.
Medusa snorted lightly and said with a hint of ridicule: "It seems that the herbs I gave you these days are all wasted. At the critical moment, your brother Xiao Ling is still the most important."
Zi Yan stuck out her tongue playfully and responded, "Oh, Sister Medusa, I will still come back to see you often."
Looking at Zi Yan's lovely appearance, Medusa couldn't help but reveal a faint smile on her face: "Okay, then I won't bother with you."
Medusa was not actually unhappy about this. She knew that her acquaintance with Zi Yan was not as long as that with Xiao Ling, so her position in Zi Yan's heart was naturally not comparable to that of Xiao Ling.
As the queen of the snake people, after years of experience, her mood is no longer shaken by these trivial matters.
Witnessing the intimate interaction between Zi Yan and Medusa, a new idea quietly emerged in Xiao Ling's mind.
He thought to himself that if he could use some secret method to make Medusa transform into the legendary Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and then awaken the other soul in her body, then Xiao Ling would have a great chance of abducting her.
And if things could really develop as he wished, then letting Zi Yan and Medusa stay together for a long time would not be such a difficult thing.
However, Xiao Ling also knew that he couldn't be the first to say such things. He had to wait for Medusa to realize this herself and actively seek his help.
From what Zi Yan had shared before about her communication with Medusa, Xiao Ling could also tell that Medusa did have some expectations for the secret recipe that could stimulate the potential of her ancestral bloodline.
Xiao Ling had a hunch that once the time was right, Medusa would definitely take the initiative to seek the help of the strange fire that she controlled to perform the secret method of bloodline evolution in pursuit of a higher level of evolution.
(End of this chapter)