382: Goodbye Peng Yu

After an hour of trekking, everyone finally arrived at Medicine King Valley.

What impressed Lu Xingchen the most was the rich medicinal fragrance in Medicine King Valley, which made people feel refreshed and invigorated.

Everywhere they looked were fields of Spirit Medicine. Spirit Medicine, which was highly sought after in the outside world, could be seen everywhere in the various medicinal fields, and the quantity was even larger than what was previously found in the Martial Saints Cave Mansion.

This was normal; the medicinal field in the Martial Saints Cave Mansion was only a partial collection of a Saint.

However, the medicinal fields in Medicine King Valley were meant to supply all the Disciples and Elders of a Ninth-Rank Sect.

Elder of Medicine King Valley led everyone through various checkpoints and through numerous barriers. After a long while, they finally arrived at the rooms arranged for the contestants.

Although there were thousands of Alchemists participating in the Alchemist Convention, and despite Lu Xingchen and the others arriving very late, Elder of Medicine King Valley still arranged an independent small courtyard for them.

Other contestants only had a small room.

This was the benefit of having Lingyun Sect as a backing! This was the benefit of having Jiang Taishen as a backing!

After handing the courtyard key to Senior Sister Xu Qing, Elder of Medicine King Valley said with a smile, "Young friends, you can rest in this courtyard for a while, adjust your state, and prepare for the competition."

"Tomorrow morning at eight o'clock, I will come here to escort Senior Sister Xu Qing and Big Strong One to the Sect Plaza to participate in the Alchemist Convention."

Xu Qing cupped her hands to Elder of Medicine King Valley and said softly, "Thank you, Senior Elder of Medicine King Valley!"

Zuoqiu Qingluo bounced once and said softly, "Senior Elder of Medicine King Valley, it's only noon now, still early. Can we visit Medicine King Valley and enjoy the scenery?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised his eyebrows slightly.

This Zuoqiu Qingluo really had a great obsession with "visiting."

It was like this in the Demon Domain before, and it was like this now in Medicine King Valley. She felt like a child who had never seen the world.

Tianji Pavilion must have kept her under too strict supervision!

Elder of Medicine King Valley was slightly stunned, then chuckled, "Yes, you can. The Valley Master has long since ordered that, in order to attract young Alchemists to join Medicine King Valley, contestants are allowed to roam within the Valley. Of course, some important areas are off-limits."

Upon hearing this, Zuoqiu Qingluo bounced again with joy.

"That's great!"

After Elder of Medicine King Valley left, Zuoqiu Qingluo excitedly said, "Lu Xingchen, oh no, Big Strong One, let's go out and play!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Alright! Senior Brother Lin Xu, Senior Sister Xu Qing, do you want to come along?"

Lin Xu nodded slightly and chuckled, "I'll go with you to see the scenery of Medicine King Valley."

Xu Qing, however, shook her head slightly and said softly, "I need to go into seclusion to Cultivate and prepare for the Alchemist Convention. Every bit of improvement in my chances of winning counts. Please forgive me for not being able to join you."

Lu Xingchen scratched his head and said with a wry smile, "Second Senior Sister is so diligent and hardworking, it makes me seem a bit frivolous. Should I also go into seclusion to Cultivate?"

Zuoqiu Qingluo playfully punched Lu Xingchen's chest with her small fist and said coquettishly, "Don't even think about it! Your only task today is to play with me!"

Lu Xingchen waved his hands repeatedly, "Alright, alright! Don't hit me anymore, I'll go with you, okay?"

Thus, Xu Qing went into seclusion to Cultivate in her room, while Lu Xingchen and the other two went out to play.

After some exploration, they discovered that Medicine King Valley covered a vast area, possibly even larger than the entire Qingyang City.

This was because the powerful cultivators of Medicine King Valley had opened up many small spaces within the Valley to plant Spirit Medicine and house Disciples.

The three walked deeper inside, moving from one small space to another, layer upon layer, with countless large and small barriers.

Just as the three arrived in front of a lake, they ran into two acquaintances: Liang Qiao and Liang Qian.

With the System, Lu Xingchen's first action was to check their Realms.

Liang Qiao's Realm had already reached One-Star Martial Venerable, which was much stronger than before, but it was unknown if his Alchemy had improved.

Liang Qian, on the other hand, only had the cultivation of a Ten-star Martial Ancestor, but there was a dangerous aura about her that made Lu Xingchen feel a little uncomfortable.

Liang Qiao was the first to greet the three, saying in a deep voice, "Big Strong One, long time no see!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Liang Qiao, after a few months, your strength has improved greatly!"

Liang Qiao said in a deep voice, "I heard that you killed two Grand Elders of our Qingnang Sect in your Martial Saints Cave Mansion. I, Liang Qiao, still remember this grudge. If there's a chance in the future, I will use your head to honor the two Seniors!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Alright, I look forward to the day I fight you."

Liang Qiao continued, "These days, not only has my Martial Dao cultivation improved, but my Alchemy has also made significant progress. Let me tell you, I have already achieved a Breakthrough to the eighth grade. My only goal in this competition is the championship!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "What a coincidence, my goal is also the championship. However, I don't consider you an opponent at all, because you don't even have the qualifications!"

Liang Qiao snorted coldly, "Putting on airs! The last time I lost to you was only because I lacked a good Pill Formula. This time, the Sect Master exchanged a large amount of resources with Medicine King Valley for a top-grade Pill Formula. This time, I will definitely defeat you!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Just a clown. Those I defeat have never been regarded as opponents by me. I will give you time to catch up, until you are out of reach!"

Liang Qiao frowned, just about to retort, when a clear voice came from afar.

"Big Strong One, you've really made me search for you!"

Hearing this voice, Lu Xingchen also frowned.

Miss Peng Yu, this woman, was looking for him again?

The last time they met, they immediately fought, and both were very unhappy. Lu Xingchen was still a little afraid to see her, feeling awkward.

But he didn't expect that she would come looking for him proactively.

Everyone looked up at the horizon, only to see a charming girl with green wings flying towards them.

Lu Xingchen said with a wry smile, "Miss Peng Yu, long time no see!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Qiao and Liang Qian were both greatly surprised.

They had both heard of the name of the Saintess of Medicine King Valley, but had never had the chance to meet her in person.

They hadn't recognized her during the last Sect competition either.

Now they were finally meeting officially.

Liang Qiao and Liang Qian hurriedly bowed to Peng Yu, saying in unison, "Greetings, Saintess!"

Peng Yu impatiently waved her hand and said indifferently, "Alright, I'm here to find Big Strong One. You two go cool off somewhere else!"

Immediately, Peng Yu looked at Lu Xingchen and the other two, and was instantly surprised.

"Lin Xu, Zuoqiu Qingluo, what are you doing with Big Strong One?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Qiao and the other person were once again shocked.

Two of the eight prodigies of the central province were actually following Big Strong One!

They knew the names of Lin Xu and Zuoqiu Qingluo, but had never met them in person.

Now that both of them were following Big Strong One, it already explained a lot!