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Chen Li looked at the eager expressions of the two and smiled as he waved his hand.
That's it.
The smiles on their faces instantly shattered and disappeared.
Chen Li found their reactions amusing. Together, they were over a thousand years old, yet they still acted so childishly.
He then elongated his voice, "However, this elixir isn't difficult to concoct; any Alchemist from our academy can make it."
Xiao Qingshan and Li Hua exchanged glances, their eyes first filled with wild joy, then quickly turning to confusion.
If it was that simple, why had no one ever successfully brewed it? The poison curse of the Blood Sacrifice Spider had troubled Xuanjizi for decades!
Aside from the mental energy and control required, this elixir had a fatal flaw: it couldn't be stored for long and had to be consumed within two hours; otherwise, its effects would be lost.
Two hours? Li Hua frowned. With only two hours to spare, it was no wonder no one had succeeded in brewing it before.
Xiao Qingshan listened with fascination and couldn't help but glance at Li Hua, complaining, "Xiao Li, did you hear that? Your Dan Hall is even worse than an eight-year-old! You didn't even know this!"
Li Hua's face turned crimson with embarrassment as he shot a fierce glare at Xiao Qingshan, choosing not to say anything more.
After all, he was in the wrong!
Rubbing his hands together, Li Hua eagerly asked, "Chen Li, can you teach us how to brew it right now?"
Chen Li shook his head.
Before he could speak further, Li Hua quickly shoved a gourd-shaped token into Chen Li's hand.
I understand what you mean; this is our academy's Dan Hall token. Anything from the Treasure Pavilion under Dan Hall is yours to take!
As he spoke, Li Hua tightened his grip on Chen Li's hand, seemingly afraid that Chen Li would refuse.
"Li Elder," Chen Li said, "brewing elixirs isn't hard; I'll just pass the recipe to you."
With that, Chen Li waved his hand, and a new elixir recipe scroll materialized in the air before landing in Li Hua's hands.
It was just a disgusting elixir after all; with the Dan Hall token in hand, he was set to make a fortune!
Li Hua reached out to take the scroll but couldn't help but eye the gourd token in Chen Li's hand greedily.
He had been careless! If he had known earlier, he would have waited a bit longer to express his gratitude!
"Can we still get the token back?"
Xiao Qingshan glanced sideways at Xiao Li, "Are you regretting giving too much in gratitude?"
Li Hua felt exposed, her face turning even redder. She immediately puffed up her neck and glared at Xiao Qingshan, "You old rascal, you think you know everything! Old Madam has already given it away; how could I possibly regret it? Chen Li has made so many contributions to the academy, and I see you're the stingiest of all!"
Xiao Qingshan's eyes widened in disbelief as he retorted angrily, "You're talking nonsense! Chen Li went to Spirit Sword Mountain to retrieve the sword, and Old Madam has already stopped all the elders from sending him off as a reward!"
In an instant, the atmosphere shifted dramatically.
Chen Li was baffled as to why the two suddenly started comparing themselves. However, having completed what he needed to do, he decided to quietly leave. After all, they were now in Year Ji Xiao; even if he were to rescue his mother, he would need more preparation. No matter what, he had to ensure everything was ready for a greater chance of success.
Three days later, sunlight pierced through the thin mist, casting a golden hue over Xuanjizi's courtyard where the grass and trees shimmered.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue appeared at Xuanjizi's doorstep, full of energy. Chen Li wore a blue robe with a smooth jade pendant hanging from his waist, while Shen Qingyue donned a flowing dress that made her look like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens.
"Senior, can we set off to rescue my mother now?" Chen Li asked, his tone tinged with urgency yet striving to keep it under control.
Though they had only been apart for a few days, Xuanjizi looked significantly better. He seemed ten years younger; his once graying hair was now glossy black, and the wrinkles on his face had smoothed out considerably. He radiated vitality and good health.
Seeing Chen Li and Shen Qingyue so eager, Xuanjizi's previously smiling face turned serious in an instant. He nodded solemnly and spoke with increased gravity. "The remnants of the Blood Fiend Sect are quite formidable. Even with Old Madam accompanying you, you must be exceptionally cautious."
He paused for a moment before continuing earnestly, "If there truly is no chance of success, you must abandon the mission!"
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue exchanged glances and silently nodded in agreement.
Xuanjizi looked at them with appreciation and nodded back. He knew that although these two were young, they possessed maturity and composure beyond their years.
"Alright! In that case, let’s set off immediately!" With a wave of his hand, Xuanjizi transformed into a streak of light along with the two of them, disappearing into the sky.
The remnants of the Blood Fiend Sect were hiding in a treacherous place known as the Abyssal Valley, located within the Azure Dragon Mountain Range. This area was shrouded in miasma year-round, teeming with venomous insects and ferocious beasts, making it a place that ordinary people would never dare to approach.
Under the leadership of Xuanjizi, the three moved swiftly, reaching the depths of a secluded valley in the Azure Dragon Mountain Range in just over ten days. The deeper they went, the more desolate and eerie the surroundings became. The sparse trees had completely vanished, replaced by bare black rocks. The ground was riddled with cracks, as if it could collapse at any moment.
A thick stench of blood and decay hung in the air, making one feel nauseous. They had finally reached the outskirts of the Abyssal Valley. Xuanjizi stopped, his expression grave as he surveyed the environment around them, lowering his voice. His gaze burned with hatred as he looked ahead; the remnants of the Blood Fiend Sect were hiding within the valley.
Chen Li glanced around and noticed that the Spiritual Energy here was extremely thin, almost imperceptible. What unsettled him even more was the countless strands of black mist swirling in the air; these were not miasma but a chilling resentment. This resentment took on various shapes, resembling twisted ghosts drifting through the air, emitting silent wails.
Some were incomplete, others had grotesque features, and some even retained their appearance from when they were alive, yet their eyes were hollow and devoid of life, creating an especially eerie atmosphere. Even Shen Qingyue, the Empress who had turned into a Wraith, felt her scalp tingle at the sight of so many Wraiths surrounding them and couldn't help but grip Chen Li's sleeve tightly.
Chen Li gently patted her hand to reassure her with a comforting look. As long as they could find his mother and rescue her, they would uncover what truly happened that fateful night. His grandfather and mother were the closest people to him in this realm. Even if it cost him his life, he would give it his all.
Suppressing his nausea and fear, Chen Li released his spiritual sense to cautiously probe into the situation within the Abyssal Valley. However, as soon as his spiritual sense made contact with the black mist, it felt like being pricked by needles, sending sharp pain coursing through him.
The resentment of these Wraiths was incredibly heavy; it was best not to make contact with your spiritual sense lightly. Seeing this, Xuanjizi quickly reminded him in a low voice. Chen Li's heart tightened as he swiftly withdrew his spiritual sense. He had long known that rescuing his mother would not be easy, but the actual situation seemed even more dire than he had imagined!
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