Chapter 200

Chapter 200

Ning Yuzhou stayed in the Pill Tower for quite some days, only leaving at the end of the month.

When he finally left the Pill Tower, he was accompanied by alchemists like Zhu Ying and Guo Chengye. These alchemists followed closely behind him, trying to persuade him to stay while also hoping to set a time to discuss alchemy with him.

Ning Yuzhou apologized, "I'm afraid I can't. I have something else to do."

"Brother Ning, is there something urgent?" Guo Chengye, known for his impatience, immediately said, "If you need anything, just say it. We will certainly help without hesitation!"

The other alchemists echoed their agreement, stating that if Ning Yuzhou asked, they would not stand idly by but would help him resolve any difficulties.

After this alchemy exchange, they were thoroughly impressed by Ning Yuzhou's alchemy skills. Even Chen Shixin, a promising young disciple of the Alchemy Symbol Sect, sought his guidance, which showed Ning Yuzhou's exceptional talent and insight in the path of alchemy.

In the cultivation world, it is always acknowledged that those who excel should be respected. Despite Ning Yuzhou being much younger than them, no one present looked down on him. What they admired even more was that despite his abilities, Ning Yuzhou remained humble and sincere, generously sharing his knowledge, which greatly benefited them all, earning their utmost respect.

They admired Ning Yuzhou's character and rejoiced in his alchemy talent, wishing they could always be by his side to learn from him.

Ning Yuzhou smiled, "It's not exactly urgent. I heard that every first to fifth day of the month, Talisman Masters from the Alchemy Symbol Sect come to the city to teach other Talisman Masters about the art of talismans. I want to listen and learn how to draw talismans."

Everyone: "…………"

All the alchemists stared at him in disbelief, thinking they had misheard.

What did they hear? An alchemist saying he wanted to learn how to draw talismans?

After a moment, Zhu Ying couldn't help but ask, "Brother Ning, you want to learn talismans?"

"Yes, didn't I tell you two before that I was originally a Talisman Master, and alchemy was just a hobby?"

Everyone: "…………"

Zhu Ying and Guo Chengye finally remembered that when they first met, Ning Yuzhou had indeed mentioned this, but they had ignored it. Especially during these days in the Pill Tower, where Ning Yuzhou demonstrated his alchemy skills, he seemed like a dedicated alchemist, not a Talisman Master.

Could it be that they had been discussing alchemy with a fake alchemist all along?

Zhu Ying coughed lightly and said, "Brother Ning, you sure love joking…" Seeing Ning Yuzhou's serious expression, he tactfully asked, "May I ask what level of talismans Brother Ning can draw now?"

Since he said he wanted to learn how to draw talismans, he probably couldn't draw very high-level ones.

If he lacked the talent for drawing talismans, they should advise him to give up and focus on alchemy instead, so as not to waste his excellent alchemy talent.

"I can draw some ordinary Earth-grade talismans, but anything more difficult is beyond me," Ning Yuzhou said modestly.

However, to these alchemists, this modesty was a headache.

At his age, he could already draw Earth-grade talismans, proving his talent in drawing talismans was also significant. How could they persuade him to return to alchemy?

Even the most experienced among them, Zhu Ying, looked helpless.

Indeed, there were geniuses who excelled in both alchemy and talismans. They understood that Ning Yuzhou must be one of those rare dual cultivators, equally talented in both fields.

They could only watch him leave, unable to persuade him to stay.

***

After bidding farewell to the alchemists, Ning Yuzhou headed towards the challenge arena.

The place wasn't far from the Pill Tower, and he arrived after a short walk.

When Ning Yuzhou found Chui's arena, he saw her challenging a mid-stage Yuanling realm cultivator. Talismans flew across the sky, forming a terrifying talisman space that suppressed the opponent on the stage.

The person being suppressed was Chui.

Beside the arena stood a tall and sturdy male cultivator, resembling a bear, leaning against the edge of the stage, pounding on the railing. The staff nearby were pushed into a corner, looking exasperated.

Clearly, such incidents were not uncommon.

The sturdy male cultivator shouted excitedly, "Sis, beat him! Give him a punch first, break his talisman barrier, and then throw him off the stage! Show him the power of your iron fist!"

Everyone around: "…………"

Ning Yuzhou noticed that the people nearby seemed accustomed to the bear-like man's words, while the arena's champion looked ready to kill him.

He chuckled inwardly, quickly understanding the situation.

It seemed that during his time in the Pill Tower, his Chui had done well here and even made a... physical cultivation friend.

Ning Yuzhou stood in the spectator area, watching the match alongside other cultivators, and listened to their discussions, learning about Chui's recent performance in the arena.

Chui emerged as a dark horse, never losing a single challenge. All the champions she faced ended up being knocked off the stage, taking a long time to recover!

A delicate and beautiful female cultivator naturally drew attention, especially one who was a physical cultivator. Her appearance belied her formidable combat strength, making each battle more thrilling, captivating everyone's attention.

She was a perfect blend of beauty and power!

In the cultivation world, strength is revered, and powerful female cultivators are equally admired and pursued.

Chui's achievements in these days had become a legend in the challenge arena, winning the hearts of many male cultivators.

Everyone wondered how far she could go.

"I think this girl hasn't fully unleashed her potential yet. She might even knock out late-stage Yuanling realm cultivators with a single punch."

"If that happens, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"

"What's embarrassing about it? Haven't there been plenty of embarrassing moments in the past few days?"

Indeed, observe Xiong Yan. He was the first to be vanquished, yet he had the audacity to entangle himself with that young lady. Over the past few days, he has been trailing her, offering encouragement and attempting to curry her favor. I never anticipated that this naive physical cultivator would be so astute.

"Is that bear interested in the young lady?"

"..."

Ning Yuzhou's gaze silently fell upon Xiong Yan by the arena.

As for where Wen Qiao's limits lay, Ning Yuzhou knew she could match late-stage Yuanling realm cultivators.

Of course, if pushed to her limits, she could also defeat a late-stage Yuanling realm cultivator.

Just as he was thinking this, a sudden commotion erupted around him.

Ning Yuzhou looked over and saw Wen Qiao punch the opponent off the stage.

The outcome was finally decided; Wen Qiao won again.

The two beasts sitting on the pile of spirit stones happily wiggled their plump bottoms, helping Wen Qiao collect the spirit stones and put them into her storage bag.

"Sis, you won again!" Xiong Yan said cheerfully, leaning on the arena railing to chat with her. "You really make us physical cultivators proud! Sis, when will you fight me again?"

Wen Qiao didn't respond. She took the storage bag from Wen Tuto and jumped down from the stage with the two beasts in her arms.

"Sis, are you going to challenge another? Don't you want to be the champion?" Xiong Yan followed her, chattering nonstop.

Wen Qiao remained silent, about to head to the next arena, when she suddenly felt something and turned to look at the spectator seats. Instantly, she spotted the man standing among the crowd.

Handsome, elegant, dignified, warm, wonderful...

All the best adjectives could describe him. Even amidst the sea of people, he stood out like the brightest star in the night sky, easily noticeable.

Wen Qiao's face lit up, and she walked briskly toward the spectator area.

Xiong Yan, still talking, noticed her running away and hurried after her.

Wen Qiao arrived at the spectator area and, through the railing, said to Ning Yuzhou, "Husband, why are you here?"

Seeing the female cultivator approach, the cultivators in the audience became excited, especially the male cultivators. They had already been captivated by the delicate-looking but powerful woman on the stage, finding her irresistible.

When they heard her softly call "Husband," all the male cultivators felt their bones turn to jelly, their expressions softening.

For that one word, "Husband," they would risk their lives to be with her, even knowing she could crush a Yuanling realm cultivator with a single punch.

However, their fantasies were shattered when they saw her reach out to a handsome male cultivator.

Xiong Yan, who had followed them, saw Ning Yuzhou emerge from the audience and noticed Wen Qiao's softened expression. He asked, "Sis, who is this gentleman?"

Wen Qiao proudly replied, "My husband."

Xiong Yan, somewhat speechless, said, "Sis, don't lie. It's obvious you're not married."

Wen Qiao pouted and glared at him.

Ning Yuzhou smiled and said, "Senior, I am Ning Yuzhou, her fiancé."

"Since you're just a fiancé, why call him 'husband'?" Xiong Yan muttered, not understanding modern girls' ways. "She's still a maiden, calling him 'husband' without shame."

"I like calling him that, so what?" Wen Qiao retorted angrily.

Xiong Yan quickly said, "Fine, fine, as long as you're happy. Sis, are you going to fight again? I'm waiting for another match with you."

Xiong Yan still wanted another fight. They had only fought twice, and he wasn't satisfied yet. It was rare to find a physical cultivator, even if it was a girl, and he cherished the opportunity to fight more.

So he stopped fighting in the arena and followed her.

Wen Qiao said, "Not now. My husband is here, and I want to rest with him. We'll come back in a while."

Xiong Yan asked, "When is 'a while'?"

"I don't know."

Xiong Yan: "..."

Seeing the bear-like man's disappointed expression, everyone around was stunned but also admired how the female cultivator could bully Xiong Yan so easily.

Ning Yuzhou reassured him, "Senior, Chui will be here early next month."

Xiong Yan looked at Wen Qiao, saw no objection, and finally relaxed. His gaze towards Ning Yuzhou became friendly, saying, "This gentleman, my sis is quite impressive. She has made us physical cultivators proud these days..."

In front of her fiancé, Xiong Yan praised Wen Qiao lavishly.

Ning Yuzhou's smile deepened, listening patiently without any impatience.

Wen Qiao, however, felt embarrassed being praised in front of Ning Yuzhou and kept looking at him, urging him to leave.

Finally, when they left, Ning Yuzhou and Xiong Yan had exchanged names and acted like good friends.

"Little Brother Ning, Sis, I'll wait for you here early next month. See you then." Xiong Yan waved goodbye, sending them off.

Wen Qiao: "...Who's your sis and little brother?"

Xiong Yan was indeed a natural at making friends. Without much effort, they became his "sis" and "little brother."

***

Back at their rented cave mansion, Wen Qiao eagerly took out the storage bag filled with spirit stones and poured them onto the floor, creating a glittering pile that almost blinded her eyes.

"Husband, these are the spirit stones I earned from fighting in the arena recently," Wen Qiao said happily.

Wen Tutan and Wen Guangun fluttered onto the pile of spirit stones, agreeing with Wen Qiao to prove that all these were earned through their sister's hard work in the arena. Each time, they helped guard the spirit stones and cheered for their sister.

"Chui is amazing!" Ning Yuzhou praised generously.

Wen Qiao smiled happily and told him about her experiences in the arena over the past few days. She had challenged many arena masters, and although some battles were very tough, she eventually won, taking away all the spirit stones from the defeated masters.

After recounting her arena experiences, Wen Qiao asked, "Husband, how about you? How was your time at the Pill Tower?"

Ning Yuzhou replied, "It was just as expected."

Over the past few days, Ning Yuzhou had a very peaceful time at the Pill Tower.

On the first and second days, he attended the Alchemist Exchange Meeting hosted by the Pill Tower. Many alchemists attended the meeting, and it was led by a disciple of the Pill Talisman Sect, an Earth Rank Alchemist named Chen Shixin.

On the third day, Ning Yuzhou began working on the tasks issued by the Pill Tower.

The tasks at the Pill Tower naturally revolved around the art of alchemy. Starting from the first floor, he progressed upward and finished all the tasks within three days, gaining a clear understanding of the alchemy inheritance of the Pill Talisman Sect.

The tasks in the Pill Tower indirectly reflected the alchemy inheritance of the Pill Talisman Sect, showing that the alchemy inheritance on the Flying Star Continent was not impressive. Of course, this might also be because the Pill Talisman Sect was not a top-tier force; perhaps a mysterious and powerful force like Feixian Island would have a richer inheritance.

After understanding the situation at the Pill Tower, Ning Yuzhou lost interest. If not for Zhu Ying and others persistently inviting him to stay, he would have left long ago.

Wen Qiao tilted her head and looked at him, "Husband, is the alchemy inheritance on the Flying Star Continent really that poor?"

"Though not terrible, it can't compare to the Holy Martial Continent."

In Ning Yuzhou's view, the alchemy level on the Holy Martial Continent could only be considered second-rate, yet the alchemy level on the Flying Star Continent was even worse. This might be due to his high standards.

Ning Yuzhou said, "However, their talisman arts are impressive! Have you understood anything from fighting the cultivators in the city these days?"

"I understand!" Wen Qiao immediately responded, "These cultivators have taken the use of talismans to a whole new level. They can connect any battle to talismans. In the past, we used talismans mostly to set up arrays to restrain opponents, but they can actually create talisman beings to fight."

Speaking of this, Wen Qiao felt a bit frustrated.

During one of her challenges against an arena master, after exhausting him, she was about to punch him off the stage when he suddenly summoned a talisman being, nearly knocking her away.

Later, Wen Qiao spent a lot of effort countering the talisman being, tearing it apart and finally punching the arena master hiding behind it off the stage.

The cultivators on the Flying Star Continent were quite skilled, able to create talisman beings to absorb damage.

After hearing this, Ning Yuzhou became interested, "It seems that when the month begins, I should indeed go to the city to listen to the explanations of the Pill Talisman Sect's Talisman Masters on the art of talismans."