Published: February 25, 2025
For the next three days, Tang Xinying stayed in Tan Yun's First Immortal Valley, seeking guidance from Tan Yun on the sixteen series of alchemical arts and various unclear aspects of the thirty-two series of alchemical arts.
During this time, Tan Yun took the opportunity to refine some elixirs and study the techniques related to the Gathering Spirit Pill and divine soul pill. He was deeply immersed in the alchemical arts, and his understanding grew significantly.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the valley was peaceful, with the faint scent of spiritual herbs wafting through the air. The serene environment allowed Tang Xinying to focus completely on her studies.
After three days of intense training, Tang Xinying felt she had gained a lot from Tan Yun's teachings. She was grateful for his guidance and was ready to put her knowledge into practice.
As they concluded their training, Tan Yun decided it was time to explore the deeper aspects of the primordial flame and primordial ice flame. He planned to test the fire seeds he had collected, aiming to enhance their power for future alchemical refinements.
With determination in his eyes, Tan Yun gathered the fire seeds, preparing to harness their energy. He understood that mastering these elements would significantly elevate his capabilities in the refining soul realm.
Thus, the journey continued as Tan Yun and Tang Xinying delved into the mysteries of fire and ice, seeking to unlock their true potential and achieve greater heights in their alchemical pursuits.
She deeply realized the unfathomable mastery Tan Yun had in the field of alchemical arts; often, a single sentence from Tan Yun would enlighten her, as if she were suddenly awakened.
By the end of the three days, Tang Xinying had completely understood the sixteen series of alchemical arts, while she had only learned one-third of the thirty-two series.
Even so, she was immensely delighted.
In the picturesque Immortal Valley, Mu Mengyi, Zhong Wu Shiyao, Xue Ziyan, Huangfu Yu, and Tuoba Yingying watched from a distance as Tan Yun and Tang Xinying conversed, each lost in thought.
Mu Mengyi leaned close to Zhong Wu Shiyao's ear and whispered, "Sister Shiyao, I can't shake the feeling that there's a hint of affection in your sister's gaze when she looks at Tan Yun."
"Really?" Zhong Wu Shiyao was taken aback...
On the lush green grass, Tang Xinying admired Tan Yun, her stunning beauty revealing a hint of shyness as she said, "Tan Yun, thank you."
"You’re welcome..." Tan Yun replied just as three melodious bells rang out.
"Xinying, the chief has summoned disciples at the Meritorious Dojo; it seems they are about to activate the lower grade artifact Time-Space Scroll. Let's go!" After speaking, Tan Yun turned and walked toward Mu Mengyi and the others.
Tang Xinying gazed at Tan Yun's retreating figure, her heart racing. "Tan Yun's alchemical prowess is definitely being concealed; I suspect he could very well be a sacred alchemist!"
"For someone like him, I, the princess, will spare no effort to bring him to serve the Tang Zun Sacred Dynasty!"
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Half an hour later, Tan Yun and the others flew into the Meritorious Dojo.
"Boss!" Da Niu, still as honest as ever, eagerly ran up to Tan Yun.
Then, nine former disposable disciples from the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden gathered around Tan Yun.
With tears welling in their eyes, the ten shouted "Boss" in unison, overwhelmed with emotion at seeing Tan Yun again.
"Hello, brothers!" Tan Yun greeted them sincerely with a smile.
Looking at Da Niu and the others reminded Tan Yun of scenes from over a decade ago when he had just entered the Inner Sect's Spirit Mountain Herb Garden.
Time had flown by; more than ten years had passed, and while Tan Yun's feelings for Da Niu and the others remained unchanged, he had matured from a boy into a young man.
In contrast, Da Niu and the others were now middle-aged, their long years of hard work in cultivating spiritual herbs leaving streaks of white in their hair.
Tan Yun's words of "Hello, brothers" brought tears to the eyes of the ten, knowing that although their boss had become a revered holy son, he still regarded them as brothers.