286: Yue Li's troubles

Liu Xuan's expression was sincere and did not seem fake. Combined with his actions, Yue Li truly began to believe him.

"Very well!"

"In the arts of cultivation, talent is paramount. Perhaps the reason you can learn so quickly is precisely because of this mindset!"

"I am also an Alchemist. I am most skilled at refining a tier 2 Low Grade Medicinal Pill called 'Qingyuan Pill'. If you have time, we can exchange pointers."

"Senior Sister is actually a Second-Rank Alchemist!" Liu Xuan's face revealed a look of surprise. "I have time right now. How about... we go to the Pill Refining Hall to exchange pointers properly?"

"This... very well!"

The Qingyuan Pill was a type of auxiliary cultivation Medicinal Pill unique to the Heavenly Sword Sect. Liu Xuan had certainly never come into contact with it and could not possibly learn it in a short time.

However, exchanging Alchemy techniques would also be good. Liu Xuan had extraordinary talent and was self-taught; perhaps he could truly give her some insights.

The two arrived at the Pill Refining Hall together. The two best Alchemy Rooms were being used by Xiao Ran and Zi Ling, so Liu Xuan had to open another room.

"Senior Sister, let's begin!"

"Alright!"

Yue Li walked up to the Pill Furnace to begin the preparations for Alchemy, taking out various Materials from her Storage Pouch one by one.

Just as she intended to activate the Fire Gathering Formation to warm the furnace, she suddenly turned back to look at Liu Xuan behind her, meeting his gaze.

"What is it, Senior Sister?" Liu Xuan looked innocent and puzzled.

"It's nothing!"

Yue Li controlled the Fire Gathering Formation to activate it, focusing her attention back on the Pill Furnace.

'Perhaps I just felt wrong!'

She had just felt that this kid Liu Xuan's mind was not on learning her Alchemy at all, but rather... rather staring straight at her.

"Senior Sister, the Impurities in these Materials haven't been removed cleanly. The heat can be slightly higher!"

"Really?"

Yue Li was half-believing and half-doubting, but she still followed his instructions.

"The Fusion here is insufficient. The pressure can be increased a bit, and the time extended slightly."

"The temperature here is too high! Some of the medicinal efficacy has been lost."

"Here..."

...

Half an hour later.

A refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted from the Pill Furnace, and Yue Li couldn't wait to lift the lid.

"Medium Grade Medicinal Pill!!"

Yue Li's small mouth opened slightly, her tone even sounding a bit sharp.

She had only felt that some of Liu Xuan's advice just now made sense; there were many places she didn't understand, and some she even disagreed with.

She had originally thought that at most the quality of the Medicinal Pill would be slightly better than before, but she hadn't expected it to directly improve by one grade!

Because of the difference in the grade of the Materials, the Qingyuan Pill could indeed reach the High Grade level at its peak. The Materials she used could barely meet the requirements for a tier 2 medium grade Medicinal Pill, but that was something only a Second-Rank High Grade Alchemist Great Master could achieve.

A Second-Rank Low Grade Alchemist like her only used some High Grade Materials to increase the success rate of Alchemy.

"You know how to refine the Qingyuan Pill?" Yue Li stared at Liu Xuan and asked.

"I didn't before!"

"But now I know almost all of it!"

Yue Li's willow eyebrows raised slightly. "You mean, you learned it after watching just once?"

Liu Xuan nodded slightly without explaining too much.

Yue Li looked at Liu Xuan, pondered for a moment, and took out another pile of Materials, starting to refine a type of Medicinal Pill she had improved herself but had never succeeded in refining.

"Junior Brother Liu, there are a few difficult points in this Medicinal Pill that I have never been able to handle. I ask that you help me analyze them properly in a moment."

"Rest assured, Senior Sister, I will certainly do my utmost to assist!"

...

More than half an hour later.

Yue Li looked at the Medicinal Pill with swirling spiritual light inside the Pill Furnace, and for the first time, intuitively realized what talent meant!

This Medicinal Pill was a special one she had improved according to her own needs. She was certain that apart from herself, no second person... no, even she herself had never refined it; it only existed in theory.

Without a Pill Formula, relying entirely on her explanations and questions, Liu Xuan was able to solve problems she had pondered over and couldn't handle, helping her successfully refine the Medicinal Pill!

This was too exaggerated!

This time, she had truly found a treasure. Recruiting Liu Xuan under her Revered Master's banner in advance was her wisest decision!

"Junior Brother Liu, Senior Sister didn't quite understand that part just now. Why use a small fire first, and then continuously use a large fire?"

"And also during the later stage of the Medicinal Pill Fusion, since it had already formed, why continue to lower the heat?"

"And..."

...

Yue Li was immersed in Alchemy, unable to extricate herself, pulling Liu Xuan and constantly asking for advice.

She was now like a good student with an open mind and a thirst for knowledge. Where was the cold, aloof temperament of the cool female Sword Immortal from before?

"Senior Sister, I'm tired! Let's exchange and learn next time."

At the beginning, Liu Xuan was still enjoying it, but after a long time, Liu Xuan couldn't take it anymore.

"My daughter is still waiting for me to go fishing with her. You should first digest what I taught you today. Farewell!"

Finding a random excuse, he slipped away.

Watching Liu Xuan flee in a panic, Yue Li chuckled, feeling that this Junior Brother was very interesting.

Taking out a booklet, she recorded all the places Liu Xuan had pointed out to her today, and highlighted the places she didn't understand.

Afterwards, she put away the booklet, left the Pill Refining Hall, and returned to Feiyu City, intending to study it properly by herself first, and would go to ask Liu Xuan for advice on the parts she really couldn't understand.

...

Feiyu City.

Qing Feng Tower.

As soon as Yue Li returned, a female Disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect immediately stepped forward to report:

"Revered Master, the goods sent back from the Beast Taming Sect's border battlefield were intercepted by someone. Dozens of our people were killed by a group of Robber Cultivators."

The trace of joy on Yue Li's face instantly vanished, and she asked coldly: "Have you found out who did it?"

"No!"

"The opponent's strength is formidable, and they had prepared a masking Formation in advance, leaving no traces behind."

"However, they were able to disappear quickly and dispose of so many goods without a sound; there must be a large power supporting them."

The female Disciple didn't say it explicitly, but it was obvious that this matter was a trick played by someone within the Heavenly Sword Sect.

The people under True Person Heng Yuan had been jealous of Feiyu City for more than a day or two; it was highly likely that they were the ones who did it.

"What does the Beast Taming Sect say?" Yue Li asked in turn.

"The people from the Beast Taming Sect blamed us, saying it was our problem, and told us to deliver the Spirit Stones as soon as possible, otherwise they will change their cooperation partner."

Yue Li frowned tightly, her expression even uglier than when she heard the goods were intercepted.

Her Revered Master could deal with True Person Heng Yuan's side, and they had the support of Xiao Changfeng on the Red Pine Sect's side; in any case, they held the upper hand.

But the Beast Taming Sect was different. The Beast Taming Sect's level was too high; even her Revered Master, True Person Feiyu, couldn't speak up. If they got involved, the situation would become uncontrollable.

"Deliver the Spirit Stones for the Beast Taming Sect as soon as possible. We must stabilize the other party first!"

"Investigate the matter of the Robber Cultivators immediately, and at the same time, increase the manpower sent to the border battlefield!"

"Yes!"

The biggest profit of Feiyu City was the spoils of war obtained by the Beast Taming Sect from the border battlefield. In any case, this line could not have any problems.

After giving instructions to her subordinates, Yue Li immediately went to find True Person Qingzhu, Su Zhi, to report the situation, and then sent a letter about what happened here to her Revered Master, Shen Yunshu.