82: All the materials are gathered; time to refine the elixir!

Eastern Region, Qingzhou.

A white tiger warship sailed slowly through the Void Realm. Though it seemed slow, in reality, it crossed countless miles in an instant.

On the warship's deck, several Disciples of the Miao Dan Valley were discussing in low voices.

"Senior Brother, why are we joining the Wending Sect when everything was fine?"

"...Sigh, Junior Sister, I don't know either! This was a decision made by the Old Ancestor, the Valley Revered Master, and the Elders. As Disciples, it's not our place to say much."

"I heard the Wending Sect is a demonic Sect that kills without blinking. Do you think the Valley Revered Master and the others... might have been blackmailed by the Wending Sect, or perhaps were forced to join?"

"It's not impossible."

"Then tell me, once we arrive, will we be refined into medicinal dregs?"

"...Surely not?"

"Exactly. Looking at the Valley Revered Master and the Elders, they seem quite happy, not at all like they've been coerced..."

Similar discussions and speculations were quietly taking place in every corner of the white tiger warship.

After all, Valley Revered Master Su Xin had returned to Miao Dan Valley with the Elders, as well as Fang Hong, Xiao Jin, and other Elders of the Wending Sect, and immediately organized the Disciples to pack up and migrate to the Wending Sect... but she hadn't explicitly stated why.

She only said that the Wending Sect had shown great sincerity, and joining them would be more beneficial for the future development of Miao Dan Valley.

But because of this, the people of Miao Dan Valley couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.

Various speculations arose one after another.

"...Shh."

Suddenly, a Disciple made a silencing gesture and signaled with their eyes.

Everyone understood and immediately shut their mouths.

At this time, Su Xin, the Valley Revered Master of Miao Dan Valley, along with Fang Hong, Xiao Jin, and the Elders of Miao Dan Valley, came to the bow of the ship and stood on the deck, looking far into the distance.

"The Wending Sect is almost here."

Su Xin and the others from Miao Dan Valley felt both excited and a bit reluctant.

After all, leaving the Miao Dan Valley where they had stayed for so many years to go to a completely new environment, it was inevitable to feel some trepidation and unease.

Shortly after, the magnificent and grand territory of the Wending Sect slowly appeared before everyone.

The Elders and Disciples, who had been quietly complaining, were instantly stunned at this moment.

"Is this... the Wending Sect?"

"This is way too big!"

"I've never seen such a grand Sect!"

"This Spiritual Qi?"

"Damn, how many top-grade Spiritual Veins are there beneath the Wending Sect? The Spiritual Qi is way too dense!"

"Exactly!"

"Cultivating here for one day would be worth at least ten days outside!"

"Not only that, planting spirit plants and Immortal Plants here, the growth speed and quality would be at least several times better than in Miao Dan Valley!"

"We've struck it rich! We've struck it rich!"

"..."

Previously, some Elders had told them about the benefits of the Wending Sect, but they didn't believe it then, thinking the Elder was bragging.

Now seeing it with their own eyes, they finally believed it!

All doubts vanished instantly, replaced only by a longing for a beautiful future... "If you're unwilling, then forget it. This Sect Master never forces a dog to do what it doesn't want to! You can leave!"

"Where to?"

"Go wherever you like! Leave the Wending Sect!"

After saying that, Lin Chen feigned anger and flicked his sleeve to leave.

"Wait, wait, wait! This Emperor didn't say I was unwilling..."

The dog grew anxious and hurriedly shouted.

Leaving the Wending Sect, with its current meager strength, where else could it go?

Not wanting to be turned into a spicy hot pot, it could only stay at the Wending Sect.

"You're willing?"

"...This Emperor... is willing."

The dog was almost in tears as it agreed with a look of extreme grievance.

"Good!"

An imperceptible smirk of success appeared at the corner of Lin Chen's mouth.

"From now on, you are the gate-keeping Divine Beast of the Wending Sect. Actually, with your strength, you aren't even qualified to be the Wending Sect's gate-keeper!"

"This Sect Master is only giving you this chance for Elder Chu's sake. Don't be ungrateful!"

Huh?

So you're saying This Emperor should thank you?

The dog ranted wildly in its heart, but didn't dare say it out loud. It could only keep a dark Face to show its protest.

Alright, having given the dog a warning blow right from the start, it was time to give it some benefits.

"netherworld blood lotus..."

As soon as Lin Chen spoke, Shi Tian took out the netherworld blood lotus: "Revered Master, it's here."

"Mm."

Lin Chen nodded and praised: "You did very well this time. In the future, I will find an Opportunity to reward you properly. Go and Cultivate for now!"

After Shi Tian and the other two withdrew, Lin Chen called Xu Zhishan and Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley over.

"This is the netherworld blood lotus?"

Xu Zhishan held the blood-colored lotus in both hands, his breathing becoming somewhat hurried.

Meanwhile, Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley's eyes were fixed wide.

The two of them clearly understood the value of this blood lotus very well.

"Can we begin refining the nine revolutions blood lotus pill?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"How long will it take?"

"A month! No... half a month!"

Xu Zhishan was incredibly excited and said: "During this time, Miao Dan Valley has already gathered the rare treasures needed to refine the nine revolutions blood lotus pill, such as Heavenly Demon Blood, Mermaid Tears, and Soul-Settling Wood, and they are on their way here..."

"Everything is ready, all that was missing was the netherworld blood lotus!"

"Well done!" Lin Chen praised.

Immediately after, Xu Zhishan calmed his emotions, regained his arrogant posture, and said indifferently to Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley: "This nine revolutions blood lotus pill... you shall refine it."

"...Huh?"

"Me?"

Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley could hardly believe his ears.

Xu Zhishan scolded irritably: "If you don't refine it, do you expect this old man to do it?"

Uh... Lin Chen was also stunned for a moment, then he realized.

Xu Zhishan was still just a remnant soul. Although he had taken soul returning pills for a while and his Divine Soul had solidified quite a bit, it still couldn't support the massive consumption of Spiritual Qi required for Alchemy, especially for refining such a peerless treasure pill where not a single mistake could be tolerated.

Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley, being at the Late Stage of the Supreme Realm, had no such concerns.

Xu Zhishan's tone softened slightly: "With this old man's guidance and your own foundation in Alchemy, nothing will go wrong. Just refine it with peace of mind!"

"Oh, oh!"

Despite his advanced age, Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley was like a raw recruit at this moment. He seemed to feel that Xu Zhishan was intentionally nurturing him, and he was so moved that he was in tears, nearly thanking Xu Zhishan's ancestors for eight generations.

Just then, a commotion came from outside. It turned out the people from Miao Dan Valley had arrived.

Alchemists of the fourth rank and above had all been received into the Wending Sect.

Naturally, Outer Sect Elders like Fang Hong and Xiao Jin would arrange the Immortal Cave residences for everyone from Miao Dan Valley; Lin Chen didn't need to worry about it.

Every Immortal Cave was extremely luxurious, not only elegantly decorated with small bridges, pavilions, and flowing water, but also covering a vast area. Each was equipped with a medicinal garden and a Pill Refining Room for the Alchemists to use freely.

Compared to this place, their former residences in Miao Dan Valley were no better than shacks.

As soon as the people from Miao Dan Valley arrived, their attitudes changed drastically. Filled with joy, none of them thought about going back anymore.

"Hall Master Xu, Old Ancestor, I have brought the items you requested."

At this moment, Su Xin walked in.

"Good, good, good!"

Xu Zhishan and Ancestor of Wonderful Elixir Valley were instantly overjoyed and couldn't wait any longer.

"Go then."

Lin Chen smiled and waved his hand: "Su Xin, you go and help too."

After the three of them hurriedly withdrew, Lin Chen smiled at the dog: "You go and guard the mountain gate first. Except for people from the Wending Sect, don't let even a single fly in! In half a month, come to me, and This Sect Master will grant you a great Opportunity!"