The experienced driver crashed.

The waterfall was like a Dragon, roaring down from the Cliff Top.

Water mist permeated the air, refracting fragmented Rainbow Light under the sunlight.

Lin Yuan's figure appeared silently by the Poolside, already having the appearance of that unremarkable middle-aged Alchemist.

He stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching the surging Water Curtain, seemingly calculating something.

Before long, a Graceful Escape Light pierced the air and landed lightly not far away.

Mu Wanqing moved with light Lotus Steps. Today, her eyes and brows carried a confidence born of careful planning.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Huang."

Her voice was crisp, carrying a hint of imperceptible Excitement.

Lin Yuan turned around, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before he spoke indifferently.

"The violet extreme obstacle breaking pill is not easy to refine."

Instead of worrying, Mu Wanqing smiled sweetly, and brilliance flowed within her shrewd eyes.

"This Little Woman came fully prepared."

As she spoke, she meaningfully winked at Lin Yuan, then handed over a Storage Pouch.

Lin Yuan's Divine Sense probed inside. Materials suffused with spiritual light lay quietly within, along with a Jade Slip recording the Pill Formula.

The difficulty of gathering the Materials for Medicinal Pills used by Core Formation Stage Cultivators is vastly different from that of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Stage.

Many Main Herbs require hundreds of years of maturity and are extremely rare.

Among the Materials for this violet extreme obstacle breaking pill, the age of two of the Main Herbs exceeded five hundred years.

Lin Yuan took out the Pill Formula Jade Slip, placed it on his forehead, and a massive stream of information instantly flooded his mind.

A moment later, he put down the Jade Slip and looked towards Mu Wanqing.

"I heard the Blood River Frontline was defeated?"

The smile on Mu Wanqing's face diminished slightly, and she nodded gently.

"The Sect is gathering forces to go and resist. A batch of Fellow Disciples left yesterday for support, and the second batch is currently being organized."

She paused, then added.

"Hundred Herbs Peak has been ordered to dispatch twenty Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators and twenty Alchemists to accompany the army."

Lin Yuan unconsciously rubbed his fingers.

"Oh? Has the Roster of people going been finalized?"

"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics, but Pill Treasure Pavilion should issue the Transfer Order soon." Mu Wanqing answered truthfully.

Thoughts churned in Lin Yuan's mind.

Go to the Frontlines?

Although Alchemists don't need to fight personally, the Battlefield is constantly changing, and danger is everywhere.

The reason he was able to live safely for eighty years was due to the word “Gou” (Lurk/Play it safe).

If he could avoid wading into this Muddy Water, he absolutely would not.

"When I have time, I'll go ask Qing Tan at Pill Treasure Pavilion." He made up his mind.

Recalling his thoughts, he looked at Mu Wanqing. A familiar, slightly Wicked smile appeared on the face belonging to "Wong Fei-hung."

"I have thoroughly analyzed the Pill Formula. Now, it's time to get down to Business."

A blush rose on Mu Wanqing's Pretty Face, yet she showed no shyness, instead adding a touch of charm.

Her delicate hand patted the Storage Pouch at her waist, and a huge, soft, Snow-White Blanket appeared out of thin air, spreading smoothly on the grass by the pool.

Last time her knees were scraped, so this time she was clearly prepared.

Lin Yuan chuckled, his smile full of the old driver's playful amusement. "Fellow Daoist Mu is indeed someone who accomplishes great things, prepared so thoroughly. It seems last time I was inconsiderate and made you suffer."

Mu Wanqing shot him a look, full of charm: "Fellow Daoist Huang is focused on Alchemy for my Father. As his daughter, I naturally must clear all obstacles for Fellow Daoist, allowing you to proceed with this most important step in the best possible state."

...One hour later.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, slowly exhaling a mouthful of Foul Qi. He felt his Divine Platform was clear, his thoughts were unprecedentedly smooth, and even his perception of spiritual power was several times sharper.

"Strange, my state today is unusually good." A thought flashed through his mind. "Could it be that Mu Wanqing's Physique provides a special boost to me?" He glanced at Mu Wanqing, who was leaning lazily beside him, her Jade Arm supporting her fragrant cheek. She was gazing at him fixedly, her eyes glistening with water light.

"Forget it, being in a good state is a good thing."

Lin Yuan stopped thinking and flipped his hand, taking out an Ancient Pill Furnace.

He opened his mouth and exhaled, and the Dark Blue Earth Core Nether Fire surged out.

The furnace fire churned, and the Pill Fragrance overflowed.

He was focused, his Divine Sense precisely controlling the input of every Spiritual Material and every change in the Heat.

The entire process was completed in one go, filled with the Demeanor of a Grandmaster.

"Open!"

Lin Yuan let out a low shout.

The furnace lid popped open in response, and a brilliant Purple-Red Radiance shot up from within, which he firmly captured in his palm.

It was a thumb-sized, perfectly round Medicinal Pill. Purple Qi flowed across its surface, subtle Thunder Patterns flickered, and the rich medicinal fragrance almost solidified.

Uncontrollable ecstasy burst forth in Mu Wanqing's Beautiful Eyes.

High Grade!

Just like the soul nurturing pill last time, this violet extreme obstacle breaking pill was also High Grade!

With this Divine Pill, her Father's certainty of entering Late Core Formation Stage was at least seventy percent!

She suppressed the Excitement in her heart, took out a Storage Pouch, and handed it over solemnly.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Huang, for this endeavor. Here is the Reward: one hundred thousand Spirit Stones!"

Lin Yuan accepted it calmly.

Including this Large Sum, the total amount of Spirit Stones he possessed was close to two hundred and fifty thousand.

This was Wealth he wouldn't have dared to dream of in the past.

"The Transaction is complete. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first!"

Lin Yuan put away the Pill Furnace, did not linger for a moment, transformed into an Escape Light, and instantly vanished into the Horizon.

Mu Wanqing watched the direction he flew off to, a hint of Cunning flashing in her eyes.

"After consuming the jade marrow clear heart dew, not only does it make one's mind focused, but a very faint, unique subtle fragrance will cling to the body, lasting for three days..."

"Father's guess will soon be verified."

She chuckled lightly, also controlling an Escape Light, and flew in another direction.

On the other side, Lin Yuan circled several times in the air, confirmed he wasn't being followed, and then found a hidden Mountain Valley to land in.

His Bones emitted a series of fine, crisp sounds. He reverted to Lin Yuan's original appearance and flew straight toward the Pill Treasure Pavilion.

Inside the Pill Treasure Pavilion, Qing Tan was sitting behind the Counter.

Her Jade Countenance, usually frozen for ten thousand years, was today thawing like springtime, with an unconcealable joy between her brows and eyes.

"It seems her Divine Soul Hidden Injury has healed." Lin Yuan understood instantly. In all the years he had known her, this was the first time he had seen her look like this.

He walked up to the Counter, his face betraying no emotion.

"Did something good happen?"

Qing Tan looked up. Seeing it was him, she actually initiated a faint smile, as if an Iceberg had melted, brightening the surroundings.

"I refined and consumed the yang returning lotus seed you found last time, so naturally, I am happy."

She changed the subject, her gaze carrying a hint of Scrutiny.

"Coming at this time, you must have something you need?"

"I want to ask about the matter of Conscripting Alchemists to go to the Frontlines." Lin Yuan got straight to the point.

Hearing this, Qing Tan covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her cold eyes blinking Mischievously.

"You are still so careful and cautious. We have known each other for many years, and I know your nature. I already spoke to the higher-ups; your name won't be on the Roster."

Lin Yuan felt slightly relieved, but his Vigilance instantly spiked to the maximum.

Offering Courtesy without reason means either treachery or theft!

The Alarm Bells rang loudly in his heart: "Qing Tan always handles things strictly according to procedure. Did the sun rise in the west today? Why is she helping me? Because I'm old? Because my Cultivation is low? Something is wrong; there's definitely something going on!"

Before he could ask the Confusion in his heart, Qing Tan suddenly leaned closer and lowered her voice.

"You have already stepped into Foundation Establishment. Do you have thoughts of finding a Dao Companion? I know an Old Friend. If you are willing, I can help matchmake you."

The Alarm Bells rang loudly in Lin Yuan's heart, and he decisively shook his head.

What kind of joke was this? Wasn't he happy living so freely now?

Finding a Dao Companion to tie to his side—if he exposed his Secret, that would be a huge disaster.

Seeing Lin Yuan shake his head, a flicker of Disappointment flashed deep in Qing Tan's eyes.

She still didn't give up.

"That Fairy has an extraordinary status and position. Her Aptitude and Root Bones are both top-tier choices, and her Cultivation is far superior to yours."

Lin Yuan continued to shake his head, putting on a look of Extreme Apprehension.

"Then that's even more impossible!"

"How could my Meager Aptitude and Cultivation be worthy of such a person!"

Just as his voice fell, an Escape Light flew in.

Mu Wanqing landed outside the Pill Treasure Pavilion and quickly walked inside.