She suddenly thought that her previous failure in alchemy might be because she was too impatient and had no patience to wait and observe.
At this moment, a soft sound suddenly came from the alchemy furnace, followed by a strong scent of medicine.
Liu Ruyan quickly opened the furnace lid and took out a round and plump pill.
“Successful!” Lu Xueyao shouted in surprise.
Liu Ruyan smiled and nodded, handed the elixir to Lu Xueyao and said, "This elixir is given to you. I hope it can bring you good luck."
Lu Xueyao took the elixir and was filled with gratitude. She knew that this elixir not only represented Liu Ruyan's friendship, but also represented her support and encouragement on the road to alchemy.
The two looked at each other and smiled, and their friendship became deeper.
They began to discuss the techniques and experiences of alchemy together, learning from each other and improving each other. Lu Xueyao also gradually came out of the failure of alchemy and began to make some achievements on the road of alchemy.
Xiaoyao Xianzong, in the secret room.
Under the dim light, Bai Yifei's face was as gloomy as water. His eyes revealed deep jealousy and unwillingness, as if there was a fire burning deep in his heart.
"That Liu Ruyan is so talented in alchemy!" He said through gritted teeth, his tone full of jealousy and resentment.
Sitting opposite him was an elder from the Xiaoyao Immortal Sect, with a sinister face and a cunning light in his eyes.
He listened quietly to Bai Yifei's complaints, with a meaningful smile on his lips.
"Senior Nephew Bai, why are you so angry?" The elder spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and low, "No matter how talented you are in alchemy, you are just a yellow-haired girl. Our Xiaoyao Immortal Sect is not so easy to be compared. "
When Bai Yifei heard this, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes. He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
"The elder is right, I lost my composure. But the appearance of Liu Ruyan made me feel threatened. We must find a way to suppress her."
The elder nodded and agreed: "Indeed, this woman should not be underestimated. However, our Xiaoyao Immortal Sect is not a vegetarian. In my opinion, we can start with her alchemy secret book."
Bai Yifei was stunned when he heard this, and then understood the elder Intention: "Long What you mean is that we try to capture her alchemy secret book?”
The elder smiled slightly and nodded: “That’s right, as long as we can get her alchemy secret book, then her alchemy skills are not enough. I'm afraid."
A hint of cunning flashed in Bai Yifei's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Leave it to me. I will try to get close to her and seize the opportunity."
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Hearing this, the elder nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, Master Nephew Bai is really smart. If this happens, you will be a great contributor to our Xiaoyao Immortal Sect."
Bai Yifei was secretly proud, he He stood up and said goodbye to the elder: "Elder, don't worry, I will not let you down."
However, he did not leave the secret room immediately, but turned around, with a cold look on his face smile.
He secretly planned in his heart that not only would he seize Liu Ruyan's alchemy secrets, but he would also ruin her reputation in order to satisfy his hatred.
Bai Yifei's plan did not go smoothly. He originally thought that he could easily get close to Liu Ruyan and take advantage of the opportunity to strike.
However, he did not expect Liu Ruyan to be so vigilant. There was always someone by his side, which made it impossible for him to make a move.
The sun shines on the bluestone slabs of Yaowang Sect’s alchemy square, reflecting dazzling light.
There were crowds of people all around the square. Monks from various sects gathered together, and their eyes were focused on the alchemy table in the center of the square.
Today is the alchemy competition held by Yaowang Sect, and the one who attracts the most attention is Liu Ruyan, the alchemy prodigy of Qitian Sect.
Liu Ruyan, dressed in Tsing Yi, stood quietly in front of the alchemy table, her eyes shining with determination.
Lu Xueyao stood beside her, cheering her on. Although the two have only been together for a short time, they are like sisters and have experienced many ups and downs together.
With the referee’s order, the alchemy competition officially began.
Liu Ruyan skillfully took out the medicinal ingredients and began to carefully prepare them. Her movements are light and graceful, like a dancer dancing gracefully.
The surrounding audience were impressed by her skills and expressed their admiration.
However, amidst the laughter and laughter, there was a pair of cold eyes peering at Liu Ruyan in the dark.
That was Bai Yifei, the inner disciple of Xiaoyao Immortal Sect. In his heart, he was envious and jealous of Liu Ruyan's alchemy talent, so he also signed up to participate in the alchemy competition, trying to find opportunities to attack Liu Ruyan during the competition.
Halfway through the competition, Liu Ruyan had successfully refined a pot of pills.
The aroma of the elixir is overflowing, attracting countless voices of admiration. When Bai Yifei saw this, he became even more jealous. Taking advantage of others' unpreparedness, he secretly put a highly toxic medicinal material into Liu Ruyan's alchemy furnace.
Liu Ruyan did not notice anything unusual and continued to concentrate on refining. However, when the elixir was about to be released, she suddenly discovered that the color of the flame in the furnace had changed.
She was startled and immediately realized that someone was doing something secretly.
Liu Ruyan calmly took out an antidote and added it skillfully into the furnace.
After a while, the flame returned to its normal color. She smiled softly, as if she had everything under control.
When Bai Yifei saw this, he secretly screamed "Oops". He didn't expect Liu Ruyan to be able to resolve his vicious plan so quickly. Unwilling to fail, he decided to make a desperate move and attack Liu Ruyan directly.
However, just when he was about to take action, Lu Xueyao suddenly stood in front of Liu Ruyan.
She looked at Bai Yifei coldly, with a vigilant light shining in her eyes. Bai Yifei was so intimidated by her momentum that he didn't dare to act rashly for a moment.
The hustle and bustle of the alchemy competition gradually dissipated, and only Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao were left in the Yaowang Sect's alchemy room.
The fire in the alchemy room is still strong, but the enthusiasm in the two people's hearts has been cooled by the sudden incident.
Liu Ruyan's face was solemn. She searched the entire alchemy room, but still couldn't find the secret book of alchemy that was regarded as a treasure.
"How could this happen? I obviously put it here." Liu Ruyan muttered anxiously, her eyes full of confusion and worry.
Lu Xueyao stood aside with her brows furrowed. She looked around, trying to find any possible clues. Suddenly, her eyes fell on a small window in the alchemy room. The window was half open, and a ray of cold wind blew into the room.
"Did you open this window when you left?" Lu Xueyao asked, pointing to the window.
Liu Ruyan shook her head and said: "I clearly closed the window when I left, how could it be..." A sharp light flashed in Lu Xueyao's eyes, and she whispered: "It seems that someone has been here."
The two looked at each other and had guesses in their minds. Liu Ruyan clenched her fists and gritted her teeth: "It must be Bai Yifei. He wanted to attack me during the alchemy competition, and now he comes to steal my secret book."
Lu Xueyao nodded in agreement: "This possibility It’s huge, but we have no evidence now, so we have to find a way to find him.”
The two decided to split up. Lu Xueyao was responsible for secretly investigating within the Yaowang Sect, while Liu Ruyan returned to Qitian Sect, reported the matter to her master Zhao Qi, and asked for help.
Liu Ruyan told Zhao Qi what happened in detail. Zhao Qi frowned after hearing this. He thought for a moment and then said.
"This matter is not trivial. I will send someone to investigate Bai Yifei. At the same time, you must be careful to prevent him from attacking you again."
Liu Ruyan nodded in agreement, but her heart was full of concern. She knew that the alchemy secret book was of great significance to her. It was not only related to her cultivation path, but also carried the expectations of her master and senior sister.
At the same time, Lu Xueyao’s investigation within Yaowang Sect also made progress.
She found some suspicious footprints and handprints. Although they were vague, they were enough to prove that someone had sneaked into the alchemy room.
She brought the evidence back to Qitian Sect and analyzed it with Liu Ruyan and Zhao Qi. The three of them agreed that the evidence pointed to Bai Yifei.
The moon hangs in the sky, and its bright light shines on the back mountain of Yaowang Sect.
The shadows of the trees are dancing, and the occasional chirping of night birds adds to the tranquility and mystery.
In this night, two figures silently shuttled through the forest, it was Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao.
"Senior sister, are you sure Bai Yifei will pass by here?" Liu Ruyan asked softly, her eyes shining with determination, but her tone still revealed some uncertainty.
Lu Xueyao nodded, her eyes scanning the surroundings, not letting go of any clues.
"According to our previous investigation, Bai Yifei will probably choose this relatively hidden path to escape after stealing the secret book. We just need to wait and see, and we will definitely catch him."
While the two were talking, suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps reached their ears.
Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao looked at each other and immediately hid in the bushes nearby, holding their breath and waiting quietly.
After a while, a figure appeared in their sight. The man was wearing black clothes and walking in a hurry. He was Bai Yifei.
He was holding a package tightly in his hand, which was obviously the stolen alchemy secret book.
Seeing Bai Yifei appear, Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao looked at each other, with a cunning light flashing in their eyes.
They followed Bai Yifei carefully, keeping a certain distance so as not to offend the enemy.
Bai Yifei didn't seem to notice the pursuer behind him. He walked quickly and soon came to a dense forest.
The trees here are so dense that the moonlight is almost impenetrable, and the entire forest is plunged into darkness.
At this moment, Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao suddenly accelerated and rushed forward, intercepting Bai Yifei one on the left and the other on the right.
"Bai Yifei, you finally showed up!" Lu Xueyao sneered, the long sword in her hand was already unsheathed and pointed at Bai Yifei.
Bai Yifei was startled by the sudden change. After he saw the face of the visitor clearly, a look of panic appeared on his face, "Liu Ruyan, Lu Xueyao, why are you here?"< br>
"Why can't we be here?" Liu Ruyan asked, "It's you, Bai Yifei, you stole my alchemy secret book, where do you want to escape?"
Bai Yifei's expression changed. He held the package in his hand tightly, as if looking for a chance to escape. However, Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao had surrounded him, and there was no possibility of him escaping.
"Hmph, you two yellow-haired girls dare to stop me?" Bai Yifei suddenly sneered and took out a dagger from his arms, "Since you are looking for death, then I will help you!"
After that, he swung his sword and rushed towards Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao. When the two saw this, they immediately stepped forward to greet him. For a moment, the sword light flashed, and the three of them fought together.
However, although Bai Yifei had good cultivation, he quickly fell into a disadvantage under the joint attack of Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao. Although his swordsmanship was fierce, every attack was skillfully resolved by the two of them.
Gradually, Bai Yifei began to feel a little powerless. He secretly cursed himself for underestimating the enemy, and at the same time he was thinking about ways to escape. Suddenly, he feinted with his sword, turned around and ran away.
"Want to escape? It's not that easy!" Lu Xueyao sneered and chased after him in a flash. Liu Ruyan followed closely behind, and the two of them forced Bai Yifei into a desperate situation.
"Bai Yifei, you are already surrounded by us. It's better to hand over the secret book obediently, and we may be able to spare your life." Liu Ruyan said coldly.
Seeing this, Bai Yifei knew that he had no way to escape. He took a deep breath and threw the package in his hand towards Liu Ruyan, "Go on!"
Liu Ruyan reached out to catch the package, opened it and saw that it contained the stolen alchemy secret book. She felt happy, but then looked at Bai Yifei warily.
"Huh, you guys are awesome. This time I admit defeat." Bai Yifei snorted coldly, turned around and prepared to leave.
However, the moment he turned around, Lu Xueyao's sword was already placed on his neck, "Want to leave? It's not that easy!"
"What do you want?" Bai Yifei's expression changed, He felt the coldness of the sword's edge and knew that if he was not careful, he would be dismembered.
"Come back to Qitian Sect with us and accept the trial of Master." Liu Ruyan said coldly.
She knew that this matter would not end so easily, but at least they had recovered the alchemy secret book, which could be regarded as an explanation to the master and senior sister.
The night is as dark as ink and the stars are sparse. Bai Yifei returned to Xiaoyao Xianzong with heavy steps and full of exhaustion and frustration.
His clothes were torn and there were several obvious scars on his body, which were the marks left after the fierce battle with Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao.
Bai Yifei's heart was full of unwillingness and resentment. He originally planned to improve his alchemy skills by stealing Liu Ruyan's alchemy secrets, and then gain a higher status in Xiaoyao Xianzong.
However, his plan was ruined by Liu Ruyan and Lu Xueyao. Not only did he fail to succeed, he was also severely damaged.
After returning to the sect, Bai Yifei was immediately brought to the elders. The elders looked at his embarrassed appearance with displeased expressions on their faces.
"Bai Yifei, what's going on with you?" an elder asked in a deep voice.
Bai Yifei lowered his head, not daring to look directly into the elder's eyes. (End of this chapter)