The sacred tree is about to pass, and the cannon fodder's wish countdown is coming

On the second day after climbing the cloud ladder, Lu Shi gave Lu Ciyan a basic book on drawing Qi into the body.

If you don't understand, there is no need to ask her. If you haven't succeeded, there is no need to come to her, because this is the most basic threshold on the path of cultivation. If you can't pass this, then there is no need to practice.

Lu Shi was merciless when he spoke, and he didn't care whether Lu Ciyan had not attended classes seriously in the past few days and had learned all the characters. After throwing the book to him, he just became a hands-off boss and declared that he would go into seclusion.

Then a barrier was cast around Lu Shi’s cave, and unless Lu Ciyan succeeded in drawing the Qi into his body, he would not be allowed to enter the cave.

Lu Shi thought that this was a way to enjoy himself behind closed doors, and he could finally have a few days of peace and quiet.

Who knew that she would be so carefree for more than ten days.

Is her apprentice really that bad?

A dozen days isn't enough for him to successfully draw the Qi into his body?

Lu Shi removed the barrier of the cave and went out to look for someone.

He used his spiritual sense to survey the entire Xinglan Peak, but he still couldn't find the small figure, and the system was nowhere to be seen.

When communicating with the system in his mind, Lu Shi realized that today was the Dan Academy's Dan cultivator assessment competition, and the little guy brought the system to join in the fun.

Since there was no danger, Lu Shi didn't plan to look for him. He just left a few words in his room and returned to his cave again.

At the foot of the towering Ningdan Peak, the broad and flat square became the stage for the alchemy assessment competition.

This is the mountain where the sect's Inner Alchemy Elder Wu resides. It is usually peaceful and tranquil, but today it is extremely lively because of this grand competition.

Those sword cultivators, talisman cultivators, formation cultivators, and physical cultivators who didn't have classes... all rushed over to join in the fun.

The path to becoming an immortal is long and tedious. Most of the time, one is either immersed in arduous practice or rushing on the road to the place of practice.

Therefore, once such a unique event is held, it will attract many monks. Watching others' wonderful performances can not only broaden their horizons, but also serve as entertainment and pass the time.

Lu Ciyan sat steadily on the back of a snow-white spiritual crane, and flew towards Ningdan Peak with the two disciples who had led him down the mountain before.

In the crowded square, the petite Lu Ciyan stood on the ground, like a small bean submerged in the crowd, completely unable to see the scene in front of her.

He tried to look up, but all he could see was the dense crowd of people.

He could only squeeze forward with all his might. Seeing that he was just a child, everyone was willing to give him some convenience, and he finally squeezed into the front row successfully.

However, the front row view wasn't very friendly to him, as the alchemy platform was almost up to his neck...

Sitting next to the alchemy platform were the assessment teachers, who were the elders and teaching teachers from various mountains, and also someone Lu Ciyan was relatively familiar with - Ming Changxiu.

Lu Ciyan, standing in the front row, was very conspicuous. Ming Changxiu saw him just by casually glancing at the crowd.

Although he didn't like this nephew very much, seeing how seriously and diligently he looked at the alchemy platform while standing on tiptoe in the audience, Ming Changxiu still felt that he should take care of the disciple of his cold-hearted senior sister on behalf of her.

Then everyone saw the leader on the stage waving to the crowd.

Following his gaze, what came into view was a little boy with an extremely well-behaved and cute face.

The boy was born with a delicate and delicate appearance, and his big eyes were twinkling, like two bright gems inlaid on his face, which made people love him.

The boy seemed a little hesitant and surprised, his bright eyes blinking at the leader on the platform, wondering if he was referring to him.

But the next second his body began to hang in the air, and then slowly floated towards Ming Changxiu.

After the little boy landed steadily beside Ming Changxiu, Ming Changxiu still maintained the majestic demeanor as the leader of a sect.

His face was solemn and intimidating, but the voice that only the two of them could hear contained a hint of tenderness.

Ming Changxiu only heard a soft voice asking, "Has your master come today?"

Lu Ciyan was stunned for a moment, then blinked rapidly a few times before responding, "Master went into seclusion half a month ago."

"Retreat?" Ming Changxiu couldn't help but frown slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.

Having just accepted a young disciple, it would be normal for his senior sister not to choose to practice in seclusion at this time.

He asked, "Did you say when you will be released?"

"No, Master said I can only go find her after I draw the Qi into my body."

"Ah."

Ming Changxiu casually glanced at the alchemy disciple who was concentrating on refining the elixir on the alchemy table, and said with understanding, "So in half a month, you still haven't succeeded, right?"

Lu Ciyan was filled with shame, his fair face flushed red with shame. He whispered through his lips, "I'm sorry...Uncle Master."

However, Ming Changxiu waved his hand nonchalantly and said calmly, "You don't have to apologize to me. I'm not your master."

"You don't need to feel that you've let your master down. Cultivation is only about yourself. Only when you become strong can you protect yourself, protect those you want to protect, and get what you want."

"The path of spiritual practice is long and arduous. You must face and overcome all the hardships and setbacks on your own."

"Your master can protect you temporarily, but not forever."

"Some things you have to face on your own."

Ming Changxiu said these words not to lecture him in an air of an elder, but because she was entrusted by someone to protect his safety, this would inevitably affect her own cultivation speed.

His senior sister is a genius that only appears once in a thousand years, and is also the person with the greatest hope of ascending to heaven in recent years. She is already under pressure from many sides due to the bottleneck of the tribulation period, and he does not want to add another burden to his senior sister.

The best way to protect a person is to strengthen that person's own strength.

He wanted Lu Ciyan to understand this truth.

"I understand, Uncle Master." Lu Shi responded very seriously, with a burning fighting spirit in his eyes.

It was his fault.

He only thought that his master might be using him for something, so he always wanted to contradict her and try to cause trouble for her.

Therefore, during this period of time, he did not think about practicing at all, but was always having fun.

But he ignored one fact: only when he becomes strong can he protect himself.

Since you know that the other party has plans for you, you must seize this opportunity while you still have some value, seek benefits more efficiently, and use this opportunity to make yourself stronger.

Only in this way, when the opponent finally can't hold back and attacks you, even if you can't fight him head-on, you can at least have the ability to escape and save your life.

After some careful consideration, Lu Ciyan suddenly felt his mind enlightened, and the haze that had been caused by Lu Shi was swept away.

At this moment, when he looked at the scene of everyone refining medicine on the alchemy platform, he inexplicably felt a strong interest.

Some disciples were standing there anxiously like ants on a hot pan, scratching their heads and not knowing what to do next.

Some disciples had no idea what order to put the herbs in, while others failed to control the heat well, causing the herbs they were refining to be burnt.

The most exaggerated ones were those disciples who actually managed to blow up the alchemy furnace.

However, several of the disciples were exceptional. They were calm and methodical when refining the elixirs, and each step was carried out with precision and accuracy. Not only were the elixirs they refined numerous, but they were also of very high quality.

Lu Ciyan slowly memorized the first place winner of the alchemy competition - Fu Xu.

It is undeniable that friends and connections are also part of strength.