The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 474 - 275: The Savior Arrives_2

The atmosphere in the arena suddenly tensed. Two Pavilion Elders flashed into position, blocking her path.

"What is this?" Ning Xiaoxian’s eyes narrowed, "Who are you to dare block my way within the Duobao Pavilion?"

Miao Tianxue declared loudly, "Young lady, do not be afraid, we mean no harm. I am the Master of Duobao Pavilion, this is Pill Master Xu Moyou, a Senior, and everyone present here is a member of the Pavilion Elder Council. Li Jianming is currently not here, I can collect the Spirit Pill on his behalf."

Ning Xiaoxian elongated her "oh", responded with a couple of "I’ve long respected you," and then quite straightforwardly shook her head, "No deal."

Luckily, at the same time as the others’ expressions changed, she said, "This trade was agreed upon by Li Jianming and me; the Spirit Pill can only be handed to Li Jianming. Since he’s not here, we can’t proceed with the deal. When he returns, you can come find me again."

Such a young girl, surprisingly resolute. Miao Tianxue said, "That’s easy; take out the Spirit Pill for us to have a look first, then I will have someone call for Li Jianming."

A corner of Ning Xiaoxian’s mouth twitched, "You just said he’s not here, and now you can summon him? Who knows what trickery you’re up to. I am leaving now; if you attempt to stop me, I will ensure that the whole world knows about Duobao Pavilion’s coercive trading!" With that, she really lifted her leg to go. The two Golden Core Stage Pavilion Elders in front of her made their move to block her, but with two light steps, it was unclear how she circled to their backside.

This surprisingly lively girl, her every step ghostly and erratic, unsettled onlookers with an ominous feeling. Everyone present was a Cultivator, naturally fearless of ghosts, but felt this woman was faint within their Divine Sense, similar to a non-human. They did not know that Ning Xiaoxian’s movements employed the Sacrificial Hunting Dance of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe. This mysterious tribe created Divine Arts from their survival and hunting experiences; naturally, they carried a vicious and peculiar demeanor. As a woman, using it veiled the brutality and oddness with a fleeting and quirky charm.

Just a few steps more and she would have crossed the courtyard to reach the study’s entrance, when the voice of an aging man rang out, "Young lady, be careful!" As the voice fell, she suddenly felt a heavy wind above her head. Looking up, a huge bronze pill furnace appeared in the air, bursting with purple aura, flickering with mysterious runes, and accompanied by the chanting of Heaven’s thunder, its presence awe-inspiring.

As soon as this bronze furnace materialized, it pressed down on her with a massive force!

Ning Xiaoxian had previously used the Fu Yu Furnace in this manner against charlatan Cultivator Liu Manzi; naturally, she did not intend to follow in that unfortunate man’s footsteps and experience a Treasure Tower subduing a River Demon. Thus, she hastily stepped back.

With her retreat, the distance to the entrance of the study lengthened. The bronze furnace in the sky vanished as if it was collected. With this employment of Divine Skills, she recognized the profound cultivation of the Alchemist who must have acted, and so she turned her gaze directly to the oldest-looking elder with white hair and beard in the center.

The Pavilion Elders praised one after another, from the quality of the alchemy furnace to the technique of controlling it, extolling Xu Moyou fully. Qiongqi, in the God Demon Prison, was so annoyed he stomped around furiously saying, "Such a broken furnace deserves such high praise? Let me out, mistress, and I’ll show them by grinding it to dust!"

Of course, no one paid attention to it.

The old man was looking at her, his white beard slightly moving, clearly about to speak. But Ning Xiaoxian preemptively raised her voice before he could open his mouth, "This... Senior Xu, are you also helping them to bully me?"

The question was both indignant and accusing. Xu Moyou momentarily froze. If he said "no," he’d have no reason to intervene; yet if he said "yes," wouldn’t it be admitting that he, an elderly man, was bullying her?

He quickly coughed and said, "Young lady, I, Senior Xu, am here to attend the Guangcheng Palace ceremony. Today, I heard that a peer has refined a God Transformation Pill, and I especially rushed over to see. The blocking just now was merely out of eagerness to observe the Elixir." He himself was able to refine a Transformation Pill, so in theory, he shouldn’t be so curious about a mere God Transformation Pill.

But this Alchemist before him was far too young! What was he doing when he was not yet twenty years old? He couldn’t even remember clearly, but certainly, he’d never succeeded in refining anything like the Spirit Medicine, not to mention the simplest elixirs. Yet, this was a woman!

Wasn’t it natural for him to be curious?

Taking the chance to delay further, Miao Tianxue interjected, "I’ve sent for Li Jianming; I estimate that he will arrive within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea... What is the young lady’s name?"

"No need for formalities, my surname is Ning!"

"Miss Ning, could we invite you to wait in the study for a moment?" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The young lady before them lowered her head, her eyelids fluttering before she said, "Very well."

She walked back to the study with grace, found a place to sit properly, and took a sip of tea served by the attendant, softly and elegantly, hiding her unorthodox aura as if she had instantly transformed into a gentle and refined noble lady. Where was there any sign of urgency or anger? Everyone saw her reaction and shuddered inwardly, only Senior Xu nodded to himself, thinking that with such composure, it was no wonder she achieved success in Alchemy Skill at a young age.

The discussion with Ning Xiaoxian then began, revolving around topics of her age, lineage, mentor, and Alchemy Skill. But the young lady before them was all smiles, holding her secrets close while politely deflecting. She did not divulge any of her own secrets in the slightest.(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we welcome you to visit Qidian to cast your recommendation and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)