Chapter 93: A Visit from the White-Clad

The next day.

After the daily routine of taking pills, Junior Brother Bai Ming dragged his weary body, suppressing the churning blood and qi within him, and arrived at a mountain area.

"Senior Sister, I am here." Junior Brother Bai Ming gently stroked his chest, his expression showing his discomfort.

Two small alchemy furnaces were placed on the mountain peak, surrounded by a spread of medicinal herbs, all sorted and arranged.

Does she really want to teach me alchemy?

Looking at the scene before him, Junior Brother Bai Ming was a bit confused, and his internal wariness lessened slightly.

"Junior Brother, come over quickly. Let me examine your injuries so I can prepare the right medicinal pills." Senior Sister Tao Yu smiled gently.

Junior Brother Bai Ming nodded, "Mm."

Following her instructions, Junior Brother Bai Ming sat beside Senior Sister Tao Yu. Smelling a faint, unique fragrance belonging to a woman, he felt a bit uncomfortable.

"Don't move. I am going to use my spiritual sense to examine you." Senior Sister Tao Yu's small hands rested on Junior Brother Bai Ming's shoulders.

"Alright." Junior Brother Bai Ming suppressed the strange feeling in his heart.

A gentle stream of spiritual power entered Junior Brother Bai Ming's body, dredging his spiritual meridians and flowing through his entire body.

Gradually, his brows relaxed, his body loosened, and the pain inside him was suppressed. There was also a sense of warmth, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.

Senior Sister Tao Yu withdrew her hands, her expression serious. "I have a rough idea of what it is. I will refine the corresponding antidote for you now."

As Senior Sister Tao Yu lifted her small hand, the corresponding medicinal herbs floated into the air.

She explained the origins of the various herbs while analyzing their efficacy and the reasons for adding them.

Her instruction was detailed and clear. Junior Brother Bai Ming's eyes brightened; he did not let a single detail slip by, fascinated by the wonders, and nodded frequently.

Senior Sister Tao Yu controlled the furnace with one hand and the herbs with the other. "In the way of alchemy, fire control is the most crucial aspect. A difference of a hair's breadth can result in vastly different medicinal pills."

"Of course, you might think I am exaggerating, but in reality, some herbs are very delicate."

"Use just a little too much fire, and the spirituality within them will vanish with the steam, greatly reducing their value."

She turned her head and explained patiently, "And if the fire is insufficient, the spiritual substances within the herbs cannot merge into the medicinal pill at all."

"Senior Sister, I will be careful." Junior Brother Bai Ming nodded, watching the changes in the furnace heat closely.

Senior Sister Tao Yu nodded slightly. "Now, I am going to add the Spirit Jade Leaf. Watch closely."

The Spirit Jade Leaf fell into the alchemy furnace, slowly melting in the heat, bit by bit merging into the medicinal liquid.

"Next is the pill formation stage. You must slowly reduce the fire and use spiritual power to set the shape. This process requires great focus; otherwise, all your efforts will be for nothing."

The flame at the bottom of the furnace slowly diminished, and the spiritual liquid inside, under the control of her spiritual power, concentrated and condensed into spherical shapes.

The furnace body shook violently, but after a moment, the shaking slowed, gradually returning to calm.

Senior Sister Tao Yu lifted the furnace lid, revealing the refined pills inside. "This batch yielded five. Not bad."

She took them out and handed them over. "You take them first."

After hesitating for a few breaths, Junior Brother Bai Ming took them and held them in his hand. "Thank you, Senior Sister."

Warmth spread from his palm, and Junior Brother Bai Ming could even smell a refreshing fragrance from the pills.

"Take them once they have cooled. After taking them, pair them with a few spirit cleansing pills to clear the impurities from your body." Senior Sister Tao Yu took out a small pill bag.

Holding the pills between two fingers, Junior Brother Bai Ming swallowed them in one go. He swallowed three in a row, then closed his eyes and sat cross-legged to absorb the medicinal power.

Senior Sister Tao Yu stood up and watched Junior Brother Bai Ming quietly from the side, a strange look in her eyes.

The medicinal properties matched, and the pill toxins within his body were quickly erased.

With the pill toxins inside his body almost completely gone, Junior Brother Bai Ming took a few more spirit cleansing pills to eliminate the impurities.

Opening his eyes, Junior Brother Bai Ming met Senior Sister Tao Yu's gaze.

Senior Sister Tao Yu's expression was calm. "How is it?"

"The pill toxins and impurities in my body have all been cleared." Junior Brother Bai Ming felt carefully.

"Then, do you still need to go to Senior Brother Wei Yu's place?" Senior Sister Tao Yu asked suddenly.

Hearing this, Junior Brother Bai Ming paused for a moment. He really couldn't understand Senior Sister Tao Yu, but to avoid disrupting the situation, he chose the most conservative option.

"Uh… no need. Since the pill toxins are already cleared, there is no need to trouble Senior Brother." Junior Brother Bai Ming's expression stiffened slightly.

"Alright, then you can go back first."

Junior Brother Bai Ming turned around. "Do I still need to collect those ten medicinal herbs?"

Senior Sister Tao Yu stared at the ground and paused for a moment. "Continue collecting them. Don't tell me you don't want to leave anymore?"

Receiving an affirmative answer, Junior Brother Bai Ming bade farewell to Senior Sister Tao Yu.

At night, he headed to the location of the next medicinal herb.

Things went very smoothly; under the protection of the cyan scales, no spirit beasts dared to approach him.

For several days in a row, Junior Brother Bai Ming spent his time taking pills, detoxifying, learning alchemy, collecting herbs, and improving his cultivation.

With Senior Sister Tao Yu's meticulous guidance, Junior Brother Bai Ming's understanding of alchemy deepened, and he had a unique advantage.

He didn't need to deliberately memorize the characteristics of the herbs; he had experienced them personally many times, and the moment he saw them, he had muscle memory.

Things seemed to be developing in a good direction; other than the morning pill-taking, there were no difficulties.

He had even obtained six of the ten medicinal herbs.

…

Late at night.

One of the mountain peaks in Medicine Peak.

Inside a wooden house.

A white-clad figure looked out the window to check the sky and paced back and forth in the room, seemingly waiting for something.

She frowned slightly. "It's about time; he should be arriving soon."

"What is going on these past few days? I can't find him at night either."

"No, I still need to go out and check." She picked up a bronze mirror and carefully checked her appearance.

With a hand seal, Senior Brother Wei Yu changed his body shape, and his chest slightly caved in.

After preparing everything, he went to the mountain peak where Junior Brother Bai Ming was.

Arriving at the wooden door, he knocked a few times, but received no response.

"Not here again. Could he have gone to Senior Sister's place?" Senior Brother Wei Yu was suspicious.

After several failed attempts, he had to think this way; even if the probability was low, he intended to go take a look.

Near dusk, the sky was dyed a golden yellow, layered and distinct, stretching into the distance.

The white-clad youth lifted his sleeves slightly and landed on the ground.

Seeing the scene before him, his eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze holding a hint of something unreadable.

In the middle of the mountain forest, two alchemy furnaces were set up, with the young man and young woman sitting side by side, discussing in low voices.

Junior Brother Bai Ming turned his head to look at Senior Sister Tao Yu, his tone puzzled. "I don't know what is special about this Nine-Flower Bamboo that it must be added in batches."

"The Nine-Flower Bamboo has nine segments. The closer to the bottom, the stronger the medicinal properties and spiritual power contained within. Adding it in batches can maximize the medicinal power." Senior Sister Tao Yu caught sight of the figure in the distance and explained patiently.

A white-clad figure slowly walked up to the two of them, and their movements paused slightly.

Senior Brother Wei Yu's gaze was puzzled. "So, Junior Brother Bai is here learning alchemy from Senior Sister."

Junior Brother Bai Ming looked up, somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Senior Brother Wei Yu to come at this time. "Senior Brother Wei is here. I was just immersed in learning alchemy techniques and didn't notice Senior Brother."

Senior Brother Wei Yu's eyes drifted, and he revealed a faint smile. "It is fine. I just haven't seen Junior Brother for the past few days and was a bit worried."

Senior Sister Tao Yu stood up. "Senior Brother need not worry. Junior Brother is doing well here. I will help him clear the pill toxins left behind by Master."

"I can also teach him alchemy techniques while I'm at it."

Senior Brother Wei Yu nodded gently. "So that is how it is. Senior Sister is very thoughtful."

"However, frequent pill-taking can also cause damage to the body." Senior Brother Wei Yu's tone shifted. "Moreover, Senior Sister usually has to refine various medicinal pills. In the future, let me help him remove the pill toxins using the Spirit Cleansing Technique."