My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

In the market, a merchant said in a low voice, "I heard that Master Lu has moved to Pine Forest Cottage, supposedly to ask Miss Chu for help in refining elixirs."

Upon hearing this, everyone started discussing it amongst themselves.

"Really? Master Lu is a royal retainer."

"Hmph. I think she's just putting on a show, using empty rhetoric to fool people."

"How could that be? For Fairy Chu, summoning wind and rain is nothing. I've also heard that she can sever flowing clouds with a single sword and shatter mountains and rivers with a single palm strike!"

Fu Wenshen chuckled inwardly as he listened to these exaggerated descriptions, knowing that there was no shortage of exaggeration in these rumors.

However, it seemed that the King of Qin hadn't lied to him. Master Lu really wasn't in the palace; instead, he had gone to Pine Forest Cottage. But the inside story was definitely not what the rumors in the market said—that he needed Chu Lengyu's help. Fu Wenshen firmly believed this.

He took Ah Xing for a walk around the market and heard all sorts of rumors. Some said she had superb medical skills, some said she was highly skilled in martial arts, and others said she understood the principles of heaven and earth and could communicate with gods.

These discussions included both admiration and skepticism, with people holding mixed opinions about Chu Lengyu. However, Fu Wenshen also noted that neither praise nor criticism could overshadow the deep impression she left on people's minds.

He also discovered that whether it was children on the street or old women at the end of the alley, they all seemed to be able to tell one or two stories about Chu Lengyu. These stories, whether true or false, all reflected her influence among the people.

As the sun set, Fu Wenshen concluded his exploration of the city.

He stood outside the east gate of the capital city, gazing at the distant pine forest, and decided not to delay any longer.

Holding several oil paper packages, Ah Xing thought thankfully: Luckily I met the kind sister, otherwise I might have gone hungry today.

The master and apprentice kept their heads down and hurried on their way.

There was originally no road to Songlin Xiaozhu, but word spread and many people longed to go there. As more people walked there, a road was formed.

The two followed the path to the wild forest, where they could see a strange sight of white mist shrouding the area in the distance.

Fu Wenshen's pupils contracted, and he almost thought he had returned to the misty, cloud-shrouded Wushan Mountain.

However, the icy mist of Mist Mountain shrouded the entire mountain range, unlike the thick white mist in front of him. After observing carefully for a moment, he came to a conclusion similar to that of Alchemist Lu: the spirit array here was exquisite and must have been created by an unknown force.

He immediately adjusted his mindset and no longer looked down on Pine Forest Lodge and its owner as he had before.

Even on the winter solstice, the area outside Songlin Xiaozhu was still crowded with people, some of whom brought bedding and others brought their families.

Ah Xing was taken aback by the huge crowd and asked, "Why are there so many people? What are you all doing here?"

His voice was insignificant amidst the cacophony of voices. No one answered his question; everyone was absorbed in their own world, silently praying.

"I beg the fairy to grant me a destiny to become an immortal."

"Please, fairy, save my life!"

"God, please open your eyes..."

"Please help me..."

The imperial guards spotted the master and his apprentice, but seeing their shabby appearance, they assumed they were just ordinary people trying their luck and paid them little attention, nor did they question them.

Although the ancient longsword at Fu Wenshen's waist was not drawn, it still attracted occasional wary glances from the Imperial Guards.

Fu Wenshen looked around, his brows furrowed, and his doubts deepened.

He found a commoner and asked, "May I ask, sir, are you all gathered here to pray for blessings from the person inside?"

"Indeed, it has been several days." The man said with a distressed expression, "I never expected that Fairy Chu would be so heartless. We kneel and pray here, but she won't even show her face."

After saying that, he shook his head, seemingly very disappointed.

Just as Fu Wenshen was about to ask further questions, a medicinal fragrance suddenly wafted out from the white mist.

The fragrance of the medicine was neither too strong nor too weak, but refreshing and tranquil.

The commotion among the crowd gradually subsided, replaced by a breathless silence.

Fu Wenshen and A Xing exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

As the fragrance of herbs continued to waft through the air, the air around Pine Forest Cottage seemed to soften, and people's moods also became more relaxed.

The nerves that had been tense and anxious from the cold and waiting were relaxed like never before, and people began to whisper among themselves, sharing their thoughts.

"This medicinal fragrance..." Fu Wenshen murmured to himself.

He sensed a special spiritual quality in the fragrance, which seemed to subtly influence one's emotions, calming the mind and spirit.

Ah Xing also felt this power. His eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Master, this fragrance is amazing!"

Fu Wenshen nodded slightly. His gaze passed through the crowd and looked at the pine forest cottage shrouded in white mist. He pondered in his heart: Could this medicinal fragrance be the work of Master Lu? He was able to use the fragrance of medicine as a guide to soothe the emotions of so many people in an instant.

Meanwhile, inside the Pine Forest Cottage.

Master Lu stood before the alchemy furnace, his face slightly flushed with excitement, his hands struggling to keep steady.

His eyes were fixed on the smooth, white pill in his palm, as if he were gazing at the most precious treasure in the world. He carefully turned the pill over and over, examining it closely, and inhaling its fragrant aroma, completely captivated.

"I never expected that the first one I successfully refined would be the Heart-Clearing Pill," Chu Lengyu said with considerable emotion.

However, she only glanced at it briefly and didn't ask any further questions.

The Heart-Clearing Pill is a first-tier pill, which is useless to her to begin with. Moreover, it was barely made from herbs of this world, so its quality is poor. If the medicinal power of a Heart-Clearing Pill is counted as 1, this one is barely worth 0.5.

But this is a good start, isn't it? Her mood couldn't help but lighten a bit. These past two days have been so smooth, it's as if even God is on her side.

Chu Lengyu casually tossed the remaining medicinal dregs into the fire beneath the alchemy furnace. The blue flames burned and leaped, as if thanking her.

Upon hearing her words, Master Lu replied, "Ancient books record that the Dew Grass grows in secluded valleys and beside clear springs, absorbing the pure energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon. Its leaves are like jade, and in the morning dew, it is named 'Dew Grass'."

The environment of the herb garden perfectly matched the description in the book, and the abundant spiritual energy beside the spring explained why similar herbs grew there.

At this point, Master Lu felt both proud and grateful. The success of the Dew Grass was inseparable from his meticulous planning, as well as Chu Lengyu's trust and the spiritual spring she provided.

Green Bamboo beamed with joy and couldn't help but clap her hands in congratulations, saying, "That's wonderful! We've only just begun and we've already successfully obtained a spiritual herb!"

She was the first to cultivate this medicinal herb garden, and she was proud of it.

"Yes, this is just the beginning!" Master Lu was filled with pride and ambition, his face glowing with confidence for the future.