“Little friend, although you claim to have only a few Snow Lotus flowers, some people will surely not believe it. Therefore, you should be extra careful when you go out recently.”
Bai Shengyi, never one to ignore good intentions, nodded with a smile.
“I know, thank you, Senior. Although these Snow Lotus flowers are precious, they are not irreplaceable. Senior could also try using Huaying grass and Liuli Muxin,” she added.
Dongyang Danshi was immensely pleased by the repeated address of “Senior.” His eyes lit up even brighter upon understanding Bai Shengyi’s words, “I will go back and try it immediately.”
With that, he departed, content.
Bai Shengyi, equally content, looked at the items she had exchanged, especially the Bodhi tree that was half a person’s height. Its jade-green color, like waves, and its untainted appearance were truly exceptional.
Qin Si saw that Bai Shengyi was engrossed in herbs and ores, completely oblivious to the important person she had just befriended. He shook his head indulgently and reminded her with a smile.
“Dongyang Danshi is one of the seven eighth-tier alchemists in the Divine Revelation world. He holds great prestige among the alchemists of the Eastern Continent and is also one of the judges for this alchemy competition.”
Bai Shengyi raised her eyebrows in surprise, “What a coincidence.”
It wasn’t entirely a coincidence, though. Everyone knew that the Myriad Treasures Pavilion housed countless good things. Alchemists and artifact refiners alike would visit here whenever they came to Nu Gui City.
Bai Shengyi browsed through all five floors, successfully flattening her coin purse and filling her storage pouch.
“Let’s go, we should head back too.”
Taking Qin Si’s broad hand, Bai Shengyi hummed an unknown little tune and happily walked out of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
Spending money is happiness!
Dongyang Danshi clearly understood the character of some alchemists. What he said was true. As soon as Bai Shengyi and Qin Si stepped out of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, they noticed someone following them.
“When we get back, we’ll first… Wait, there are rats following us.”
Bai Shengyi and Qin Si exchanged a look. They tacitly and subtly changed their direction of travel, choosing not to return to their academy dormitories.
After walking for a while longer, they saw the trackers suddenly accelerate and rush in front of them.
“Two little friends, please stop.”
Bai Shengyi looked up and saw Hongni Danshi, whom she had met not long ago, appearing before them with two unfamiliar alchemists.
“So it’s Hongni Danshi. Hongni Danshi has been following us all this way. Do you have something to say?”
“Little friend, you are indeed straightforward. Since you asked, I shall speak plainly.” Hongni Danshi stroked his beard and began, “Since little friend could produce fifty-four Snow Lotus flowers, you must have more than four remaining in your possession, correct?”
“I truly only have four. If the alchemist doesn’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do.” Bai Shengyi said coldly.
This person was clearly here with ill intentions, pretending to be so hypocritical. Who were they trying to fool?
“Don’t push your luck!” A cultivator behind Hongni Danshi said, “Hongni Danshi, let’s not waste time with her. In my opinion, if she’s unwilling to hand over the Snow Lotus flowers, we should just kill these two.”
“Fighting and killing is so unpleasant,” Hongni Danshi chuckled hypocritically, his eyes narrowing sinisterly as he threatened, “I believe little friend will be willing to give us the Snow Lotus flowers, won’t you?”
Another cultivator said sarcastically, “Originally, we wanted to trade with little friend, but since little friend looks down on our goods, we had no choice but to resort to this.”
Bai Shengyi found it amusing.
“Oh dear, this is the first time I’ve heard of a dog eating feces and then blaming the feces for being too tempting. Qin Si, have you ever seen such a beast before?”
“No,” Qin Si cooperated with a cold laugh, “Ayi, don’t insult dogs. After all, not all dogs are this shameless.”
Seeing that his threats were falling on deaf ears, Hongni Danshi’s face turned extremely gloomy, “Since little friend is so disobedient, then don’t blame us for being impolite.”
“Zhang Danshi, Wang Danshi, let’s go together!”
As the words fell, the three of them attacked in unison!
Qin Si was about to move when Bai Shengyi pulled him back, “Don’t attack yet, let me try!”
Saying that, without giving Qin Si a chance to object, she had already lunged forward!
Qin Si frowned tightly and could only instruct her helplessly, “Be careful, that Hongni is already close to Nascent Soul stage.”
Hongni Danshi, daring to bring two alchemists to rob them, naturally had some capital. He himself was at the late Nascent Soul stage, and the two alchemists Zhang and Wang by his side were also at the middle Nascent Soul stage. Dealing with two cultivators who appeared to be only at the early Nascent Soul stage should be a simple matter, shouldn’t it?
Moreover, for alchemists, cultivation level wasn’t everything.
Underestimating an alchemist’s cultivation level comes at a price!
“Little friend, this is the new ‘Zan Hua Xue Lu’ I’ve developed. You are the first person to see it.” Hongni Danshi chuckled lowly, “I hope you like it.”
With a wave of his hand, a large cloud of pink powder dispersed into the air. Immediately, the powder exploded, blooming into blood-red flowers shaped like dripping leaves.
The other two alchemists behind him also attacked Bai Shengyi from the left and right!
A strong smell of blood permeated the air.
“What filthy thing is this, as ugly as you. Your grandma doesn’t like it at all!”
Bai Shengyi sneered, and tossed a pill to Qin Si, “Asi, take five steps back first.”
Qin Si’s cold gaze swept over Hongni Danshi and the others, but he still followed Bai Shengyi’s instructions.
In the blink of an eye, his figure moved slightly. As his robes just lifted in the wind, he was already five steps away.
Bai Shengyi summoned her Reincarnation Brush and shouted, “Snow!”
Flurries of snow descended, ice crystals spread, instantly freezing the blood-red flowers. At this very moment, the attacks from Zhang Danshi and Wang Danshi had reached her.
The two saw that their sword tips were about to touch Bai Shengyi’s skin, as if they could already picture the scene of the sword tip piercing her heart and countless Snow Lotus flowers. The corners of their lips couldn’t help but curve into smiles.
But the smiles had barely appeared when they froze on their faces—
A sword flew silently from Bai Shengyi’s right hand. The blade slanted, intercepting the two sword tips precisely, emitting a grating “sizzle.”
Missing their target, their hearts sank. As they were about to attack again, they saw endless falling blossoms filling the air. The floral fragrance was intoxicating and refreshing, dispelling the smell of blood.
The fragrant scent stirred beautiful memories, making people intoxicated. Zhang Danshi and Wang Danshi’s movements involuntarily paused.
“Quick, seal your senses! This floral fragrance is poisonous!” Hongni Danshi reacted first, shouting urgently.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
“Whoosh!”
Sword light flashed unexpectedly, killing intent pervasive and overwhelming.
Before Zhang Danshi and Wang Danshi could react, they were both sent flying to the ground, each losing an arm.
“Ah!” The two cried out in pain, rolling on the ground.
Hongni Danshi, seeing that the situation was bad, turned to flee. However, after only a couple of steps, he was struck by a beam of spiritual light and sent flying back.
Qin Si retracted his hand, his voice cold and sharp.
“Since Hongni Danshi has come, how can you just leave? Earlier, I heard the Alchemist mention a Saint-tier incomplete pill formula. I presume the Alchemist would be very happy to share it, wouldn’t you?”
Bai Shengyi had just finished tying up the other two. As she walked over, she heard Qin Si’s words and couldn’t help but laugh.
Asi truly understood her.
“Exactly, Hongni Danshi. You are a senior. Taking care of juniors should be something you’re happy to do, right?”