On top of a mountain peak that was filled with spirit energy and towering trees.
Medicinal fields of different sizes were planned out here, and stalks of Level One to Level Two Spirit Grass were planted within them. The rich medicinal fragrance caused people to feel refreshed when they smelled it.
This was one of the Nine Great Peaks of the Purple Sky Sect, the Medicine Peak.
Nangong Changle was the Peak Lord of the Medicine Peak, and was already a Rank Four Alchemist Grandmaster. Together with him, there were two other Rank Three Alchemists, and under his peak, there were only eight disciples. Now, with the addition of Ling Xiao and Hua Xiaogui, there were exactly ten disciples.
As the Peak Lord of the Medicine Peak, Nangong Changle did not easily accept disciples, because his requirements were extremely high.
Currently, his only disciple, Chao Nan Xian, was already a Rank Three Alchemist, and had become a Successor Disciple of the sect two years ago. The other disciples were all disciples of his two Junior Brothers.
Now, Ling Xiao and Hua Xiaogui were going to be accepted as disciples by Nangong Changle at the same time. This matter caused the usually peaceful Medicine Peak to become lively.
The Medicine Peak did not only have a few dozen people, there were also a few dozen Outer Sect Disciples who were willing to be medicine servants here.
They all wholeheartedly wanted to become alchemists, but they didn't have Tian Bin, who was a cut above them, so they could only stay at Medicine Peak to help with the planting of spirit herbs, hoping that one day, the God of Fortune would descend upon them and they would be able to receive pointers from the Peak Master or the other two Elders, allowing them to become alchemists. Or perhaps, they could pursue a new generation of Inner Sanctum disciples. It wouldn't be a bad idea to be a follower, so they would have the chance to observe alchemy and benefit from it.
Although the Medicine Peak's Great Hall was not as grand and imposing as the Main Peak's Great Hall, the building was still very dignified and extravagant.
After all, Alchemist was the most respected profession, and if the other peaks wanted to obtain pills, they would naturally have to come to the Medicine Peak. If they wanted to obtain something, they would naturally have to pay a price, so the Medicine Peak was the wealthiest of all the peaks.
Nangong Changle sat at the head, and on his left and right were two old men, both around sixty to seventy years old. Both of them had indifferent expressions on their faces.
"Senior Brother, I heard that you accepted two disciples this year?" The old man on the upper left asked Nangong Changle.
This person was called Zhu Ru Chang, a third rank alchemist. He had the most disciples, four. The other elder was called Yang An, and he had three disciples.
Nangong Changle stroked his white beard and said with a smile, "That's right. Originally, I thought that only one disciple would be enough, but I didn't expect to find another alchemy genius. His future achievements will definitely not be inferior to Nan Xian's!"
"Oh, it's rare to receive such praise from senior brother. I'll definitely have to meet this martial nephew in the future," Ruchang replied with a disdainful expression.
From the looks of it, Nangong Changle must have held a grudge against him.
Back then, Nangong Chang Le's disciple, Chao Nan Xian, was discovered by Zhu Ru Chang first. Who would have thought that he would become Nangong Chang Le's disciple in the end.
Now that Chao Nan had become a True Disciple, it was even more proof that he had a unique foresight. However, all of this glory belonged to his Senior Brother, not him.
He wholeheartedly wanted to cultivate an even more outstanding disciple to surpass Chao Nan Xian's brilliance and reclaim the glory that belonged to him.
"This matter isn't urgent. Wait until the Sect Oath Assembly, and he'll amaze the world with a single brilliant feat," replied Nangong Changle.
"The Sect Oath Assembly?
Senior brother, do you think a new disciple like him has the ability to participate? "Yang An, who had been silent all this time, interrupted.
"We'll know when the time comes," replied Nangong Changle confidently.
To the side, Zhu Ru Chang's expression changed slightly. It was unknown what he was thinking.
At this time, a disciple hurriedly ran in to report, "Peak Lord, Elder Mu requests an audience."
Nangong Changle indifferently said, "Quickly invite him in!"
"Could it be that Elder Mu has come to ask Senior Brother to refine pills for him?" Ruchang and Yang An couldn't help muttering to themselves.
"It looks like Mu Huai still isn't satisfied!" Nangong Changle thought.
At this time, Wooden Flag Peak's Mu Huai walked in. Behind him was a stooped old man.
This old man held a walking stick and walked very slowly. His eyebrows and beard covered most of his face. Only his old eyes would occasionally reveal a trace of light.
When Nangong Changle, Ruchang, and Yang An saw this person, they immediately stood up to greet him.
"Greetings, Elder Xiao." Nangong Changle and the other two bowed towards the stooped old man.
"Hehe, you can all dispense with the formalities." The old man chuckled.
Nangong Changle immediately led the old man to the first seat below him. Mu Huai stood to the side and didn't take a seat. Nangong Changle and the others didn't dare to sit.
"Elder, sit down. Aren't you all tired of standing?" said the old man indifferently.
Only then did everyone dare to take their seats.
"May I ask why Elder Xiao has come?"
Nangong Changle looked at the old man and asked. Although he could guess the old man's intentions, he didn't dare to be certain.
This old man was Wooden Flag Peak's previous elder, Mu Huai's master, Xiao Songlin. He was already close to two hundred years old and was a true senior figure in the Purple Sky Sect. Even the sect master had to be courteous to him.
"Hehe, I won't beat around the bush. I want to see that pure wood attribute kid." Xiao Songlin got straight to the point.
Yesterday, Mu Huai hadn't been able to recruit Ling Xiao into his sect, so he had been eyeing him covetously.
A pure wood attribute physique was a special physique that was rarely seen in hundreds or even thousands of years. He definitely couldn't just watch as Ling Xiao went to another peak. However, what was done could not be undone, and there was nothing he could do.
After thinking about it, he finally thought of a way, and that was to invite his master. He believed that with his master's ability, he would definitely be able to get Ling Xiao to come to his Wooden Flag Peak.
Nangong Changle replied with some difficulty, "Elder Xiao, that kid has already come to my peak. Don't tell me you want to snatch him away? Besides, that kid personally asked to come to my peak yesterday."
"I heard everything from Mu Huai. Let me see that kid first," Xiao Songlin said in a tone that said he couldn't refuse.
Nangong Changle hesitated for a moment, then ordered someone to bring Ling Xiao in.
Ling Xiao followed the disciple in and bowed to the people sitting down. "May I know why Master called me here?"
"This is our sect's senior, Elder Xiao. He's looking for you," Nangong Changle introduced.
Ling Xiao bowed to Xiao Songlin. "Greetings, senior."
Xiao Songlin's sleepy eyes burst forth with an elite light. His body flashed and he immediately appeared beside Ling Xiao.
Before Ling Xiao could react, Xiao Songlin grabbed his pulse.
Ling Xiao was shocked, "So fast!"
Immediately after, Ling Xiao's profound energy started to circulate on its own, out of his control.
A pure green light appeared on Ling Xiao's palm.
Xiao Songlin looked at the ball of pure green light in Ling Xiao's palm and said excitedly, "It really is a pure wood attribute physique."
Following that, Xiao Songlin let go of Ling Xiao's hand and said to Nangong Changle, "Changle, this kid will be under our Wooden Flag Peak from now on. His alchemy is definitely not as outstanding as his martial arts, but don't worry, I will get Mu Huai to give you the best things as compensation."
When Mu Huai heard this, his face was filled with joy. He thought to himself, "Letting Master take action was indeed the right decision."
"This … This isn't too good. This kid has already acknowledged me as his master, so it's unreasonable for him to change to Wooden Flag Peak. Moreover, it will damage the reputation of our peak!" Nangong Changle said awkwardly.
Xiao Songlin's status was higher than his, so he had to consider Xiao Songlin's face. However, he also admired Ling Xiao a lot. He had reached the second grade at such a young age, and his success rate had already reached 80%. In less than three years, he would definitely be able to make Ling Xiao the second Chao Nan Xian and become a true disciple of the sect.
"What's wrong with this? You can just expel this kid from your peak, and then have him acknowledge Mu Huai as his master. Can you do it or not?
If not, this old man can only look for the sect master, "Xiao Songlin said with a determined look.
"Senior, since he has a wood attribute physique, let's give him to Wooden Flag Peak. In any case, our peak is filled with fire attribute disciples. What kind of pills can a wood attribute disciple like him refine?" Ruchang Chang said.
He sneered in his heart, "Could it be that senior's eyes have gone bad? He actually chose a wood attribute kid as his disciple? Could it be that wood attribute people can also refine pills nowadays?
What a joke. "
Yang An also advised from the side, "Senior, Junior Chang is right. Let's give him to Wooden Flag Peak."
Yang An's thoughts were the same as Zhu Ruchang's.
"What do you guys know?" Nangong Changle glared at his two juniors unhappily and immediately asked Ling Xiao, "Ling Xiao, make another choice."
"Kid, you have to think about it carefully. It would be a great waste if you don't use your pure wood attribute physique for cultivation. Even if you don't agree, this old man will still tie you up and bring you to my Wooden Flag Peak," Xiao Songlin said to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao was in a difficult position!
The old man in front of him was an old senior of the sect and had an extraordinary position in the sect. If he didn't agree, then it was as he said, he would be tied up and brought to Wooden Flag Peak. If he agreed, then it would mess up his plans. What good would that be?
"That's right, the Vajra Five Transformation Technique that I'm currently cultivating is a metal attribute mystical technique, and the Three Parts Returning to Origin Technique is a three-attribute technique. I'm afraid that this will affect my path of advancement in the future. It seems that choosing Wooden Flag Peak is also necessary," Ling Xiao pondered in his heart.
After a moment, Ling Xiao finally thought of a two-step plan.
"Old senior, I've already acknowledged Master Nangong as my master, so he's already my master. As the saying goes, a master for a day, a master for life. If I let Ling Xiao betray the sect, then it would be an unforgivable and disgraceful act. Although Ling Xiao isn't talented, he has also studied the books of sages. I believe that old senior should know the moral principles behind this," Ling Xiao said with a serious expression.
Once he said this, Nangong Changle laughed and thought to himself, "This kid is really good with words."
"You don't have to worry about this matter. I'm not asking you to betray the sect. I'm just asking Changle to expel you from the sect. This way, there won't be any disgraceful act," Xiao Songlin replied indifferently. He thought to himself, "This kid really has some backbone."
"Even so, this disciple still feels guilty." Ling Xiao sighed and said. He paused for a moment before saying, "How about this, I'll acknowledge Master Nangong as my master and Elder Mu as my master. This way, everyone won't be in a difficult position. This way, I can learn alchemy on one hand, and I can also cultivate a wood attribute mystical technique on the other. I believe that there won't be any problems on either side."
Once Ling Xiao said this, everyone was stunned.
Xiao Songlin frowned slightly, then relaxed and said, "That works too!"