Chapter 46

Gao Feng's face flushed with shame and anger, wanting to lose his temper, but he didn't dare to make a sound. The Venerable Toxin was not some nameless and insignificant junior like Bai Chen. If he truly angered the Venerable Toxin, who might bury him here, even the Great Jialan Mountain might not stand up for him. However, losing face in front of Gongsun Chenxing left him unable to let it go. Long Xing sighed helplessly, "Miss Gongsun, it's not that I don't want to help, but the two Venerables are reclusive and dislike being disturbed by outsiders. I think..." Gongsun Chenxing was not willing to give up. Knowing that the chances were slim, she still bypassed Long Xing and knelt down in front of the courtyard. "This junior humbly requests an audience with the two seniors." "If they don't want to see you, they won't. Even if you kneel to death here, they won't see you." "My junior sister's life is in danger. I beg the seniors to show mercy." Gongsun Chenxing gritted her teeth and lightly knocked her forehead against the blue stone bricks. "Do not disturb our cultivation. Get lost! If you don't leave, don't blame me for being harsh!" The Venerable Toxin's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation. Long Xing sighed, "Miss Gongsun, give it up. If the two Venerables don't want to see you, you should find another way." Long Xing knew that the Venerable Toxin was a man of his word, and his temper was different from the gentle Venerable Medicine. If the Venerable Medicine had answered, there would have been some hope, but since it was the Venerable Toxin, the hope was slim. At this moment, the Venerable Medicine was likely drunk and lying on his bed. Meeting the two of them was as difficult as climbing to the heavens. Just then, Bai Chen walked over from a distance and glanced at Gongsun Chenxing on the ground. Seeing Bai Chen arrive, Gongsun Chenxing's face turned angry, "What are you doing here? Are you here to mock me?" Bai Chen pursed his lips, walked to the courtyard gate, and kicked it open. "You two old ghosts, get out here!" Everyone was shocked by Bai Chen's actions, even the proud Gao Feng was frightened. The ones living inside were not some juniors, but the two famous Venerables of the Ten Thousand Flower Valley. "You're looking for death!?" Gao Feng shouted in horror. Long Xing was also shocked and quickly pulled Bai Chen, "Young Master Bai, what are you doing? If you anger the two Venerables, even I can't protect you." Bai Chen ignored Long Xing and strode into the courtyard. The Venerable Toxin, now with a face full of anger, rushed out. "Who dares to..." The Venerable Toxin was about to speak angrily, but upon seeing Bai Chen, he became silent, the rest of his words stuck in his throat. "Give it to me!" Bai Chen extended his hand, looking at the Venerable Toxin as if it were a given. "Wait a moment..." The Venerable Toxin turned and ran into the house. Everyone was shocked by the Venerable Toxin's reaction, expecting him to slap Bai Chen dead. But to their surprise, the Venerable Toxin seemed like a mouse in front of a cat. Soon, the Venerable Toxin dragged the swaying, drunk Venerable Medicine out. "Old ghost, that boy is here. You deal with him." The Venerable Toxin shook the Venerable Medicine and glanced at Bai Chen. The Venerable Medicine swayed and walked to Bai Chen, his face suddenly brightening, "Hic... It's Young Master Bai. What brings you here today?" "What about the promise you made to me?" "Hic... Uh..." The Venerable Medicine burped, suddenly becoming more sober, and looked back at the Venerable Toxin, who was trying to avoid his gaze. "This... This... The two of us have been in seclusion recently and forgot..." The Venerable Medicine said with a pained expression. Everyone's mouths dropped open, stunned by the scene. Bai Chen seemed like a creditor, while the two old men looked like oppressed victims, not daring to look at Bai Chen directly. "In seclusion? Who are you fooling?" Bai Chen glared at the two, "You call this seclusion? Even if you win me in a few days, I'll have to think about whether my master should take you as disciples." Bai Chen made a move to leave, and the Venerable Toxin and the Venerable Medicine immediately panicked, quickly pulling him back. "No, no... Young brother, calm down. We were wrong, we were really wrong. Please be magnanimous and don't get angry... Let's talk it out." The Venerable Medicine's eyes were almost tearing up, like a child who had done something wrong, pulling Bai Chen. The Venerable Toxin remained silent but also held onto Bai Chen, refusing to let go. "I'll temporarily not ask for those two things. The two of you accompany her." Bai Chen shook off their hands and turned to leave. The Venerable Toxin and the Venerable Medicine exchanged glances and looked at Gongsun Chenxing. At this moment, Gongsun Chenxing's mind was blank, staring blankly at Bai Chen's departing back. Long Xing smiled bitterly, thinking that if he had known Bai Chen was so effective, he wouldn't have been in such a difficult position. "Let's go. What are you standing there for? Our time is precious, we can't waste it here." The Venerable Toxin, who had been silent in front of Bai Chen, now looked arrogant and displeased at Gongsun Chenxing. Gongsun Chenxing quickly bowed, "Thank you, seniors, thank you, seniors." "No need. Don't ask that boy to be your advocate again, or else... or else..." The Venerable Toxin's pale face turned red, but he couldn't say anything harsh. Gongsun Chenxing lowered her head, not daring to respond, but her heart was already in turmoil, feeling very uncomfortable. Gao Feng was even more furious. Why were the Venerable Toxin and the Venerable Medicine so polite to Bai Chen, who had been so rude to him? He couldn't figure out what made that boy so feared by the two Venerables. Could it be that he had some leverage over them? Thinking of this, Gao Feng's eyes couldn't help but glance at the two Venerables. Gongsun Chenxing didn't dare to think too much, as her junior sister's life was in danger, and the two Venerables were her only hope. Although the two Venerables were unhappy with Gongsun Chenxing, thinking she had deliberately asked Bai Chen to pressure them, they still moved quickly and soon arrived at the inn with her. Mei Jiangxue was overjoyed to see the two Venerables and greeted them, "Seniors." "Humph!" Even for Mei Jiangxue, the two Venerables showed no respect, "Hurry up. Your disciple said another disciple is injured. Take us to see her quickly." Mei Jiangxue looked at Gongsun Chenxing in surprise. She and the two Venerables had no enmity, so why were they so cold upon meeting? Gongsun Chenxing lowered her head, not responding to Mei Jiangxue's question, still troubled by the previous events. Entering Lan's room, the Venerable Medicine went up first. Seeing Lan Ruyue's pale face and the redness on her chest, his expression changed instantly. "Five elements are failing, yin and yang are both damaged. There's no hope." The Venerable Toxin, standing to the side, made a quick assessment. Although healing was not his specialty, he understood the basics of diagnosis. The Venerable Medicine didn't speak, but his expression conveyed the same answer. Mei Jiangxue didn't seem surprised by their response, while Gongsun Chenxing remained in a daze. "Seniors, I know my disciple's injuries are severe, and ordinary methods might not be able to save her. But I've heard that the Ten Thousand Flower Valley has a divine medicine called Heart Nourishing Pill. If the seniors can save my disciple, I will be eternally grateful." The Venerable Medicine and the Venerable Toxin exchanged glances. The Venerable Medicine hesitated and said, "We know the formula for the Heart Nourishing Pill, and it's not a big secret in the Ten Thousand Flower Valley, but we have never successfully refined it. I'm afraid you will be disappointed, Lady Mei." "What?" Hearing their response, Mei Jiangxue's hope plummeted. She had thought that the two Venerables, with their high status in the Ten Thousand Flower Valley, would certainly know the formula for the Heart Nourishing Pill. And being the two most skilled alchemists in the valley, they would certainly know how to refine it. Now, hearing that they couldn't, she couldn't help but panic. The two Venerables, though eccentric, would never lie to her. The Venerable Medicine stroked his white beard and said solemnly, "However..." Mei Jiangxue, hearing the Venerable Medicine's tone, sensed a glimmer of hope and quickly asked, "However, what?" "Although we can't refine it, there is someone who might be able to." Mei Jiangxue's face fell in disappointment. Even though the Venerable Medicine said this, she still felt helpless. "It would take three days to reach the Ten Thousand Flower Valley. By the time we return, my disciple might already be gone." Mei Jiangxue naturally assumed that the person who could refine the Heart Nourishing Pill was some old senior who had been in seclusion for years in the Ten Thousand Flower Valley. Not only would it be difficult to invite such a person, but the long journey would take too much time. "This person is not from the Ten Thousand Flower Valley, and he is currently in Qingzhou City." Mei Jiangxue looked at the Venerable Medicine in surprise, seeing that he was not bluffing. The Venerable Toxin also nodded slightly, "If it's him, he might be able to refine the Heart Nourishing Pill." "Who is this great master? I will go and invite him immediately." Mei Jiangxue's hope was rekindled, looking eagerly at the two Venerables. She was amazed that such a great master was hidden in the small city of Qingzhou. Even the two great alchemists held him in such high regard, and she had no idea such a person existed. She couldn't help but blame the leader of the Seven Stars' Qingzhou branch for missing such crucial information.