The female lead thought she had a "proud and arrogant" character script.

Li Zhiming silently put the small porcelain bottle into his pocket.

The wind howled past, and the scene was completely silent.

System notification: [The crow's location is about to arrive here.]

The raven-man, who arrived late, was surprised to find so many people there and wondered if the matter of the former sect leader of the Seeking Immortals Sect had been exposed.

He was a little wary.

Wanqing followed beside him, glancing suspiciously at the crow-man.

He then stepped forward and said, "Senior Brother Hui, it's been a long time."

Huiyin's smile became much more sincere. "Junior Sister Wan, it's been a long time."

Hongdou waved her little hand and happily greeted Wan Qingchu, saying, "Hello, Senior Sister Wan."

Wan smiled gently.

She looked at Luo Qingcheng lying on the ground, her smile deepening, and teased, "Miss Luo, why are you always lying down? Is it because you like it?"

Luo Qingcheng gave a stiff smile: "Miss Wan, please don't make fun of me."

Wanqing took the initiative to step forward and take her pulse.

This was, after all, the most unusual patient she had ever seen; she wondered if this time would bring her any other surprises.

Unfortunately, it was just a common fracture and internal organ damage, plus some malnutrition.

She was a little disappointed.

Her slightly furrowed brows and expression evoked pity in those who saw her.

Luo Qingcheng rolled her eyes. "I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Wanqing let go of her hand, "How could that be? I believe Miss Luo will bring me a surprise next time."

Next time I see her, I should get some weird illness as a greeting gift, right?

She'll do her best because you're good-looking.

The others did not understand the cryptic message the two were using.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the crow man telepathically urged Wan Qing to leave with him.

Wan clearly remembered what the crow man had said about the former sect leader, but her expression remained unchanged as she bid farewell to everyone.

Before leaving, he slipped Luo Qingcheng a pill of unknown origin.

Luo Qingcheng knew what they were busy doing, but in order not to cause trouble, he pretended that he knew nothing.

After the crow man and Wan Qing left.

Huiyin then said, "Aren't you going to inquire about the Sword Sect? Would you like to join me?"

Luo Qingcheng's previously low spirits lifted, and he excitedly asked, "Do you know where the Sword Inquiry Sect is?"

Huiyin smiled mysteriously, "Of course."

Red Bean, of course, had no objections.

Now, only Li Zhiming is still unsure where to go.

The three of them looked at Li Zhiming, who was somewhat bewildered.

Realizing something, she quickly glanced at Hongdou, who was supporting Luo Qingcheng beside her, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"I will travel with you all for a while, and then I will leave once Miss Luo has fully recovered."

Luo Qingcheng was deeply moved, never expecting that the cultivation world was full of fools.

For a moment, I felt that I had a bright future ahead of me.

Hongdou looked at Li Zhiming gratefully, smiled sweetly, and said in a clear voice, "Thank you!"

Li Zhiming lowered his head and responded, a blush spreading from his face to his neck.

Huiyin had no objections, watching everything unfold with a look of anticipation.

The four reached a consensus.

"Oh right, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Luo Qingcheng. I'm still a mortal, so you can just call me by my name."

"My name is Li Zhiming, and as you can see, I am a cultivator of alchemy."

Huiyin Sui said lazily, "Me? Huiyin Sui, a sword cultivator. Call me whatever you like."

Hongdou: "This servant, Hongdou, does not know what kind of cultivation I possess."

She finished speaking and smiled shyly.

Huiyin said, "You haven't officially embarked on the path of cultivation yet. It's not too late to choose your own path after you join a sect."

Hongdou nodded blankly.

Graymark suggests leaving the Arctic Ice Plains first, and then waiting for the secret realm to open.

Everyone agreed, after all, the far northern ice plains were desolate and cold, and not a place to stay for long.

Just as he was preparing to fly on his sword, he saw Li Zhiming pull out a flying magical artifact that resembled an alchemy furnace—

Huiyin suddenly realized something.

Um, I heard that alchemists are all very rich?

The magical artifact grew larger as it was activated by spiritual power.

Although it wasn't the first time Hongdou had sat on it, she was unconscious at the time, and it was the first time she had seen it, so she looked on with great curiosity.

She looked amazed, which greatly satisfied Li Zhiming's little desire to secretly show off in front of her, making Li Zhiming smile even more gently.

Just as he was about to say something, Hongdou turned around and carried Luo Qingcheng onto the magic artifact in a princess carry.

They even took the initiative, beckoning Li Zhiming and Huiyin to come up with them.

Li Zhiming: ...

As the gray figure soared upwards, tears of poverty welled up in its heart.

He maintained that nonchalant and reserved demeanor.

He took the initiative to say to Luo Qingcheng, "With Brother Li's magic weapon, once we leave the secret realm, we can reach the Sword Inquiry Sect in just over a month."

Luo Qingcheng nodded.

By then, her injuries should be almost healed, and she will be able to participate in the Wenjian Sect's recruitment ceremony.

I heard that the Sword Inquiry Sect recruits disciples every ten years in June, and this year marks the tenth year.

To ensure he could participate in the recruitment fair in the best possible condition, Luo Qingcheng clutched the black, multicolored pill that Wan Qingchu had given her before she left, which seemed to exude an ominous aura, and swallowed hard.

[Hey, System, since pink pills can be used to heal injuries, then black pills must be used for healing, right?]

[have no idea.]

Cutter, chipping system!

do not care!

Wan clearly said "see you next time," so it couldn't possibly be a poison pill.

Luo Qingcheng swallowed the pill in one gulp.

"Dong dong!"

My heart suddenly started racing!

"Breathe—breathe—"

Difficulty breathing!

The wound that had calmed down began to tear open and hurt again!

what happened?

Could it really be poisonous?

Luo Qingcheng's vision went black, and he lost consciousness.

Hongdou turned around and saw her head tilt to the side, her eyes rolled back, and she was foaming at the mouth.

!!!

"Ah—Miss!" she exclaimed, throwing aside the plate she was carrying and even using her spiritual power to rush to Luo Qingcheng's side in an instant.

Hearing Hongdou's voice, Huiyin followed Li Zhiming over.

Asked: "What's wrong?"

Hongdou, supporting Luo Qingcheng, cried out, "Young Master Li, please come and see Miss!"

Upon seeing Luo Qingcheng's face, Li Zhiming's previously calm expression changed, and he took three steps in two.

He paused to take her pulse.

After a long while, his expression relaxed.

He put Luo Qingcheng's hand back and said to Hongdou, who looked nervous beside him, "It's alright, Miss Luo is just asleep."

what?

Hongdou sniffed, pointing at Luo Qingcheng's face, which looked like a crime scene with his eyes wide open in disbelief.

Seriously, who has this kind of expression when they're asleep?!

Li Zhiming was also helpless.

He shrugged at Hui Yin, who was standing aside watching; this was a gesture he, as a young master from a prominent family, would never have made.

The sound of Luo Qingcheng's steady breathing filled the air.

The three of them looked at each other.

The silence was deafening.

After a while, Li Zhiming saw Hongdou's accusing face, which looked like she was a "quack doctor!" and tried to explain, "I've heard that Fairy Wan of the Seeking Immortals Sect is skilled at refining miraculous pills, but those who seek her medicine all keep their mouths shut."

Haha, thanks for the invitation. It works well, but the reactions after taking it are just too terrible.

"Judging from Miss Luo's pulse, her injuries are healing rapidly. I estimate that the elixir left by Fairy Wan is taking effect."

This means that Luo Qingcheng is like this because he took the medicine given to him by Wan Qingchu, but it doesn't matter. That's how Wan Qingchu's pills are—they work and they're strange.

Previously, Wan had given Luo Qingcheng a small porcelain bottle in front of everyone, without explaining its effects, and then left with a gentle smile.

Hongdou looked at Huiyin Sui and saw that he nodded as well, so she reluctantly believed what he said.

Thinking back to when she was in the Seeking Immortals Sect, every time she wanted to see Luo Qingcheng, she was stopped by the senior brothers and sisters of Changqi Peak with strange expressions.

She wasn't allowed into the room until Luo Qingcheng finally woke up...

Hongdou couldn't help but wonder if that woman, who was as beautiful as a goddess, really had such a perverse sense of humor.