Chapter 59

Chapter 58: The Alchemist, Just a Hobby (Part 2)

If Li Qiyi could reach such a realm within a year, the only explanation was that he had practiced the "Moon Vortex Yang Wheel Technique"!

"Yes." This was no longer a secret in the Xianyan Ancient Sect, and Li Qiyi had no reason to hide it, so he calmly said.

Hearing this, the Grand Elder fell silent for a moment. If it were any other disciple, he would definitely advise against practicing this technique. But did Li Qiyi have a choice? With his ordinary body, ordinary wheel, and ordinary life, no matter what cultivation technique he chose, the final result would likely be the same!

In the end, the Grand Elder said, "The ingredients for the Imperial Body Ointment have been prepared by the sect. However, you need to be mentally prepared. Apart from the main ingredient, the other herbs are ten thousand years old, with some being eleven or twelve thousand years old. However, the main ingredient, the Hell Iron Bull's beast marrow, is slightly less than ten thousand years old. So, you need to be prepared for the potency of the ointment."

At this point, the Grand Elder added, "The sect has done its utmost for this ointment. I hope you won't let the sect down!"

In fact, it was more accurate to say that the Grand Elder had done his utmost. He had put in his best effort and invested a great deal to prepare the ointment for Li Qiyi. To help Li Qiyi marry Li Shuangyan, he was willing to go to great lengths!

"Don't worry, Elder." Li Qiyi smiled. In fact, he was already prepared. The current Xianyan Ancient Sect was in decline, and it was already quite difficult to gather the ingredients for the Imperial Body Ointment.

The Grand Elder fell silent for a moment and then said, "There is another issue, and that is the alchemist. In our Xianyan Ancient Sect, the two with the highest alchemy skills are Elder Cao and Elder Sun."

At this point, the Grand Elder looked at Li Qiyi and said, "In terms of alchemy skills, Elder Cao is slightly better than Elder Sun. Elder Sun can refine the ointment six times without any problem, but seven times might be a bit too much for him. Elder Cao should have no problem refining it seven times."

"Elder Cao might not be willing to refine the ointment for me." Li Qiyi smiled, feeling confident.

The Grand Elder did not want to discuss this issue further and said, "Regarding the refinement of the ointment, Elder Sun is very willing to do it for you, but he cannot guarantee the potency."

"Regarding the refinement of the ointment, Elder, you don't need to worry. How about this, you prepare the ingredients, and I will take care of the refinement?" Li Qiyi was confident. It was within his expectations that Cao Xiong would not be willing to refine the ointment for him, but he did not need to beg Cao Xiong.

"Alright." Seeing Li Qiyi's confidence, the Grand Elder nodded and said, "I will have the disciples prepare the ingredients for you. Whenever you decide to refine it, just let me know, and I will have the disciples deliver the ingredients to you."

After thanking the Grand Elder, Li Qiyi returned to Solitary Peak.

"Big Brother, it's not good, it's not good." Li Qiyi had not yet returned to Solitary Peak when Nan Huairen, with a worried look, rushed down and said urgently.

Accompanying Nan Huairen were several disciples from Xiushi Valley, including Xu Pei, all of whom had worried expressions.

"Is the sky falling?" Li Qiyi looked at Nan Huairen and said.

Nan Huairen hurriedly said, "Big Brother, the sky isn't falling, but your courtyard has been demolished."

"Demolished my courtyard?" Hearing this, Li Qiyi's eyes narrowed, and he smiled, "Who is so interested in demolishing my courtyard?"

Li Qiyi's sudden narrowing of his eyes made Nan Huairen and the other disciples, including Xu Pei, feel a sudden chill. Li Qiyi's smiling expression seemed more terrifying to them than the devil's.

"It's, it's Senior Brother He Yingjian," Xu Pei whispered to Li Qiyi.

"Big Brother, I heard, I heard that Senior Brother He is pursuing, pursuing Fairy Li," a disciple bravely said in a low voice.

Although the disciples of Xiushi Valley were from Xiushi Peak, all 300 of them were on Li Qiyi's side, supporting him.

"I, I also heard that Senior Brother He once gave Fairy Li treasures..."

"Big Brother, Senior Brother He is a genius of our Xianyan Ancient Sect, and he is a powerful rival for you," a disciple worriedly said.

For a moment, these disciples were all united in their support for Li Qiyi. However, they were also worried for him, as He Yingjian was a genius of the Xianyan Ancient Sect and a direct disciple of Elder Cao.

He Yingjian had good looks, talent, backing, and lineage! Although the disciples of Xiushi Valley hoped that Li Qiyi would marry Li Shuangyan, after all, Li Qiyi and Li Shuangyan had been seen together many times, and they were happy to see them together.

However, with such a strong rival like He Yingjian, the disciples, including Xu Pei, were worried for Li Qiyi.

"A powerful rival?" Hearing this, Li Qiyi found it amusing and smiled, his lips curling up.

Nan Huairen reminded him, "Big Brother, He Yingjian has the tacit approval and strong support of Cao Xiong. Be careful, as open attacks are easy to avoid, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against."

Nan Huairen knew Li Qiyi's true strength. A powerful rival? Nan Huairen did not think He Yingjian was qualified to be a powerful rival to Li Qiyi. What was He Yingjian compared to Li Qiyi, who dared to challenge the Nine Holy Demon Sect?

Why did Li Shuangyan come to the Xianyan Ancient Sect? It was for Li Qiyi. No matter how excellent He Yingjian was, he could not compare to Li Qiyi. They were not on the same level, and He Yingjian had no right to be Li Qiyi's rival!

"Let's go and see how my powerful rival is demolishing my courtyard." Li Qiyi said leisurely, as if it were not his courtyard being demolished.

When Li Qiyi and Nan Huairen climbed Solitary Peak, a "rumbling" sound could be heard. They saw He Yingjian directing several disciples to demolish Li Qiyi's courtyard, which was already mostly demolished.

Beside the treasure building, Li Shuangyan watched coldly, saying nothing.

"Li Qiyi, you came just in time." Seeing Li Qiyi and Nan Huairen return, He Yingjian raised his chin and said, "Starting today, you will move to Little Spring Peak!"

He Yingjian spoke to Li Qiyi as if he were giving an order, as if Li Qiyi had to obey him.

"Why should I move to Little Spring Peak?" Li Qiyi looked at the demolished courtyard and still smiled, seemingly not angry at all.

He Yingjian, growing impatient, said coldly, "If I tell you to move, you move. Why so many questions! Starting today, I will live on Solitary Peak! This dilapidated courtyard is in the way, so I will demolish it and build a divine pavilion here!"

At this point, He Yingjian ignored Li Qiyi and put on what he thought was his most charming smile, saying to Li Shuangyan from a distance, "Solitary Peak overlooks the entire Xianyan Ancient Sect, with a beautiful view. Fairy Li choosing to live here shows her keen eye. I am fortunate to live next to Fairy Li, to discuss the Dao and explore the mysteries, which will be a beautiful story!"

Since Li Shuangyan came to the Xianyan Ancient Sect, He Yingjian had pursued her several times, but each time he was rejected. Li Shuangyan simply ignored him.

Unable to pursue her, He Yingjian decided to move to Solitary Peak to live next to Li Shuangyan, hoping to get closer to her. As the saying goes, those who live close to the water get the moon first!

He Yingjian's public declaration made Nan Huairen and the others unhappy. Li Shuangyan and Li Qiyi had a marriage agreement, which everyone in the Xianyan Ancient Sect knew. Now, He Yingjian was openly pursuing Li Shuangyan in front of Li Qiyi, clearly not taking him seriously.

As for Li Shuangyan, she looked at He Yingjian as if he were a fool. How could such a person not know how to die? With his strength, he dared to provoke Li Qiyi? This was simply asking for trouble. When Li Qiyi was in the Nine Holy Demon Sect, even her master, the Sun Wheel Demon Emperor, was wary of him. What was He Yingjian compared to that?

Seeing He Yingjian trying to show off in front of him, Li Qiyi couldn't help but laugh. He knew about He Yingjian's pursuit of Li Shuangyan! He had absolute confidence in the women by his side. Such trivial matters were not worth his attention.

Now that He Yingjian had dared to challenge him, Li Qiyi smiled and looked at He Yingjian pitifully, then said to Li Shuangyan, "You just watched the courtyard being demolished?"

"Isn't this an internal matter of your Xianyan Ancient Sect?" Li Shuangyan smiled faintly, her beauty captivating.

Li Shuangyan's faint smile made He Yingjian lose his mind. When he came to his senses, he was filled with jealousy. He had tried to approach Li Shuangyan several times, but she had never shown him any favor, let alone smiled. This made him hate Li Qiyi even more.

"What are you still standing here for? Get out! Is Solitary Peak a place for you to stay? From now on, Solitary Peak will be my place for cultivation and meditation. If you dare to intrude here in the future, you will be punished according to the sect's rules!" He Yingjian's face turned cold, and he shouted.

Hearing this, Li Qiyi did not get angry, but Nan Huairen and the others were indignant. Especially Nan Huairen, who knew that Solitary Peak was assigned to Li Qiyi by the elders. Now, He Yingjian was forcibly occupying Li Qiyi's peak, demolishing his courtyard, and even threatening him with the sect's rules. This was too arrogant and too overbearing!

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