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In the square of Spirit Sword Mountain, a group of disciples stood proudly, each emanating a hint of sword energy. These were the elite disciples assigned to guard duty for the opening of the Bloodline.
Tai Shu Yi placed great importance on this event and issued the Sword Master Order, summoning the Spirit Sword Seven Lords who were in closed-door training. The other elders were instructed to lead their teams to patrol the surroundings of Spirit Sword Mountain, ready to eliminate any unidentified cultivators on sight. Meanwhile, Tai Shu Reincarnation stood guard with Shijin Nian and members of the Lu Family in front of Zuo Dao's Cave.
The scale of this operation puzzled many elders and disciples, but Tai Shu Yi offered no explanations, showcasing the dominance of the Sword Cultivator.
The Spirit Sword Seven Lords stood expressionless before the gathered disciples. Anyone would feel displeased being called out during their training, but no one could defy the Sword Master Order.
Xia, the only female Sword Cultivator among the Seven Lords, appeared particularly calm. She understood that this matter was related to her best friend, Tai Shu Yun, who had personally come to summon her from seclusion. However, she was unaware of what could be so significant that even the elders and Seven Lords had mobilized, and that the Sword Master had issued a Sword Master Order. It seemed important, but she couldn't fathom what could prompt such actions from Spirit Sword Mountain. After pondering for a while, she decided to let it go.
Zhang Jun, the leader of the Seven Swords and a strong contender for the next Sword Master of Spirit Sword Mountain, wore a cold expression while his thoughts churned. As the eldest disciple and top student of Spirit Sword Mountain, he had access to a series of intelligence reports that reached him in a short time.
Observing the situation before him, he was certain it was related to the newcomer named Zuo Dao. The arrangement indicated they were only responsible for perimeter security; the real core area was under the direct supervision of the Sword Master and the Grand Elder. He also learned that Shijin Nian was present in that area along with a new disciple taken in by the Grand Elder. This sparked a sense of crisis within him, making him feel distanced from core power.
Inside the Cave remained only Zuo Dao and Tai Shu Yun. Tai Shu Yun appeared somewhat anxious; after a conversation with her grandfather and uncle yesterday, she discovered a significant secret hidden within her body. No wonder her journey along the Alchemical Path had been so smooth—she had achieved what others took One Hundred Years to accomplish at such a young age.
However, fortune often comes with misfortune. Her achievements on the Alchemical Path came at the cost of her cultivation and lifespan, while her grandfather had been injured by an unknown beast while searching for medicinal plants for her. Upon learning this, she cried bitterly, nearly driving Tai Shu Reincarnation to slap himself in frustration.
Looking at Zuo Dao before her, Tai Shu Yun felt as if these past few days had been surreal. If not for Zuo Dao standing right in front of her, she would have thought it all just a dream.
At that moment, Zuo Dao had no time to concern himself with Tai Shu Yun. He meticulously examined various medicinal plants laid out before him and marveled at how much Tai Shu Reincarnation cared for Tai Shu Yun. The items before him were clearly not something one could easily acquire; some plants thrived in harsh environments that ordinary cultivators could not approach. It seemed likely that Tai Shu Reincarnation's injuries were incurred while trying to harvest this "Su Danlv."
As he inspected each plant on the table, he noted that they were all well-preserved with minimal loss of potency. This was indeed an advantage of having power; Zuo Dao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
After calming his thoughts, Zuo Dao immersed himself in his work. After some time, he suddenly looked up at Tai Shu Yun with curiosity.
"Big sister, are you here to observe? Why aren't you making a move?"
"Ah, what do you want me to do?" Tai Shu Yun was closely examining the White-Robed Youth in front of her when Zuo Dao suddenly looked up and said this, causing her to feel a bit flustered.
"What do you mean?" Zuo Dao's gaze shifted from curious to one that clearly conveyed, "Are you an idiot?"
"Of course, Alchemy! How could you ask such a foolish question?"
"You, Zuo Dao, let me tell you, don't think that just because you helped me with my Bloodline, you can bully me like this." Tai Shu Yun felt a surge of indignation; she truly felt wronged. Ever since she entered, Zuo Dao had not spoken to her at all and had been fiddling with the herbs. The first thing he said was to call her an idiot. In an instant, she felt incredibly aggrieved, and her eyes turned red.
"Stop." Before Tai Shu Yun's tears could fall, Zuo Dao quickly interrupted. "I can't do Alchemy."
At this declaration, the ground seemed to shake.
"What!?" The tears that were about to spill from Tai Shu Yun's eyes were forcefully held back. She thought this world was simply too crazy. Can't do Alchemy? How is that possible? He must be lying to me.
"What about Life Essence Herb?"
"Can't do it."
"Sword Spirit Pill?"
"Also can't do it."
"Zuo Dao, I'm going to kill you." A high-pitched female voice exploded in Zuo Dao's ears. He couldn't help but feel relieved that he had the foresight to set up a soundproof barrier beforehand; even if this girl screamed her lungs out, no one would hear her.
"Shut up, who will help you recover if you kill me?" Zuo Dao said shamelessly.
Tai Shu Yun was momentarily stunned by this remark; it was too brazen, too shameless.
"You. You. You..."
"What about you? Let's get started!" Without caring whether the other party agreed or not, he pointed a finger at her forehead.
Caught completely off guard, Tai Shu Yun fell victim to Zuo Dao's trickery.
A flood of information surged into her mind. There were Spirit Pills, alchemical techniques, and alchemical methods. Among the most precious was a bloodline technique specifically used to activate the Crimson Lotus Blood.
The suddenness of this scene nearly left Tai Shu Yun in shock, but fortunately, Zuo Dao reacted quickly and placed a palm on her head, suppressing the chaotic energy within her.
After completing all this, Zuo Dao secretly wiped away a bead of sweat; experience can be deadly.
Once Tai Shu Yun stabilized completely, she entered a fusion phase. Seeing this, Zuo Dao could only stand by and protect her.
Outside Zuo Dao's cave, Tai Shu Reincarnation had lost the demeanor of a Sword Cultivator and the authority of a grand elder. He occasionally glanced at the cave entrance and muttered to himself from time to time. This made Shijin Nian and the Lu Family want to laugh but they dared not, struggling to hold it in.
Tai Shu Yi could only shake his head in silence as he stood nearby.
Time passed without anyone noticing, and Tai Shu Yun finally awakened from her meditation, a glimmer of red light flashing between her closed eyes.
"I am ready."
Zuo Dao glanced at her and nodded, indifferent.
"Then let's get started."
Tai Shu Yun could only glare at him fiercely before summoning her Dan Furnace. Her hands moved swiftly, and she spoke simultaneously.
"Before reaching the Golden Core stage, Alchemy can only rely on the fire of the earth. Since it's external fire, it greatly affects the quality of the pills, both in purity and efficacy. Therefore, low-level pills are generally entrusted to Alchemists who do not possess Dan Fire for refining."
Zuo Dao understood that she was speaking from experience, so he listened attentively.
"You don't lack knowledge of Alchemy; rather, you haven't refined any pills before. Moreover, without Dan Fire, you have no grasp of external fire." The knowledge Tai Shu Yun had acquired from her mind was something that would spark a bloody conflict if any Alchemist were to learn of it. There was no information regarding low-level pill formulas in her knowledge base, which made her explanation to Zuo Dao about not knowing Alchemy understandable.
Without reaching the Golden Core stage, one cannot condense Alchemy fire; without Dan Fire, how could one practice Alchemy? The Spirit Pills she had encountered did not involve external fire at all. Sometimes, knowing too much or being overly precise isn't necessarily a good thing.
What Zuo Dao lacked now was the foundation. Tai Shu Yun noticed this as well, which is why she spoke so much during the Alchemy process.
One taught clearly while the other learned thoroughly. Soon, a batch of pills was successfully refined in Tai Shu Yun's hands.
This was a batch she used to practice her skills. Any new knowledge or method requires a familiarization process, especially since this time’s Alchemy was related to herself.
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