"Elder Gu He, don't worry. In the three-year agreement, I will definitely defeat Xiao Yan, and I will never tarnish the reputation of our Misty Cloud Sect," Nalan Yanran assured firmly, unaware of the subtle changes in the expressions of the two elders.
"Well, with Yanran's talent, what does Xiao Yan amount to?" Gu He agreed outwardly, though inwardly he harbored doubts.
If the original plot were to unfold, Nalan Yanran would undoubtedly be defeated by Xiao Yan three years later, which would bring disgrace to the Yunlan Sect. To alter this outcome, he would need to follow his own plans.
But first, let's talk about Yun Yun.
"Please, have some tea," the Little Fairy Doctor said softly as she gracefully approached the gazebo with a tea tray, placing fragrant tea in front of the three.
"Elder Gu He, is this young girl your new disciple?" Yun Yun's eyes sparkled with interest as she observed the charming and composed Little Fairy Doctor.
"Yes," Gu He nodded slightly and turned to introduce her. "Disciple, this is the Sect Master of our Misty Cloud Sect. Come and pay your respects."
"The Little Fairy Doctor greets the Sect Master!" The Little Fairy Doctor smiled sweetly and obediently bowed to Yun Yun.
"Little Fairy Doctor? What a lovely name, and it suits your temperament perfectly," Yun Yun praised with a gentle smile.
"Thank you, Sect Master, for your kind words," the Little Fairy Doctor replied modestly, though she was inwardly pleased.
"Disciple, this is Nalan Yanran, your senior sister," Gu He added, gesturing toward Nalan Yanran.
"The Little Fairy Doctor greets Senior Sister Nalan," the Little Fairy Doctor said gracefully, bowing once more.
"Junior Sister, there's no need to be so formal," Nalan Yanran replied warmly, feeling an instant fondness for the girl who was around her age.
At that moment, Yun Yun retrieved a silver inner armor from her spatial ring and handed it to the Little Fairy Doctor. "Since this is our first meeting, as an elder, it's only right that I give you a gift. This soft armor is called the Wind Spirit Armor. Consider it a token from the Sect Master."
The Little Fairy Doctor glanced at Gu He for approval. Seeing him nod slightly, she accepted the armor with a grateful smile. "Thank you, Sect Master."
Yun Yun noticed this exchange and thought to herself,'What a well-mannered girl.' The Little Fairy Doctor's demeanor left a positive impression on her.
Gu He took a sip of tea and then turned to Yun Yun with a meaningful look. "Sect Master, how has your cultivation been progressing lately?"
Yun Yun's expression shifted slightly at the question. After a moment of hesitation, she sighed. "To be honest, Elder Gu He, my cultivation has been stagnant at the three-star Dou Emperor realm for a full year. I fear I've hit a bottleneck."
"A bottleneck?" Gu He's eyes flickered with surprise, though inwardly he felt a sense of satisfaction. Encountering a bottleneck could be a good thing.
After a brief pause, Gu He set down his teacup and said, "Perhaps I can help the Sect Master break through this bottleneck."
Yun Yun's eyes widened in surprise. "Elder Gu He, are you serious?"
A faint smile played on Gu He's lips as he replied, "Has the Sect Master ever heard of the Emperor's Pill?"
"The Emperor's Pill!" Yun Yun's face lit up with astonishment. "Elder Gu He, could it be that you are capable of refining the Emperor's Pill?"
As the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun was well aware of the Emperor's Pill's reputation.
This sixth-tier pill was renowned for its ability to elevate a Dou Emperor realm cultivator by one or even two stars, making it a highly coveted treasure.
Indeed, the Emperor's Pill was the dream of every Dou Emperor powerhouse. However, it was also one of the most challenging sixth-tier pills to refine.
Although Gu He was a sixth-tier alchemist, Yun Yun doubted he had the capability to refine such a pill. Moreover, the formula for the Emperor's Pill was exceedingly rare, and even the Misty Cloud Sect had never obtained it.
"That's correct," Gu He replied confidently. "Not only that, but I have also acquired the formula for the Emperor's Pill."
"You've obtained the formula?" Yun Yun's shock was palpable. Gu He's words sent ripples through her heart. If the formula was in hand, and the necessary ingredients could be gathered, then refining the Emperor's Pill was within reach.
"If the Sect Master is unable to break through her current bottleneck, I can personally refine a Emperor's Pill for you," Gu He added, confirming Yun Yun's thoughts.
The mere thought of the Emperor's Pill's effects made Yun Yun's composure waver, and a flicker of excitement appeared on her face. "Elder Gu He, how confident are you in successfully refining the Emperor's Pill?" she asked after a moment of contemplation.
The Emperor's Pill was a sixth-tier pill, and the ingredients required for its refinement were exceedingly rare and precious. Even with the resources of the Misty Cloud Sect, gathering the necessary materials would be a significant undertaking.
Yun Yun was concerned that if Gu He attempted to refine the pill without sufficient preparation, the success rate would be low, and valuable resources would be wasted.
Gu He, noticing Yun Yun's hesitation, smiled confidently. "Sect Master, rest assured. I am fifty percent confident in successfully refining the Emperor's Pill."
"Fifty percent!" Yun Yun's eyes sparkled with hope.
In the world of alchemy, failure was a common occurrence. Even the most skilled alchemists could not guarantee a perfect success rate.
A fifty percent chance was considered exceptionally high, especially for a sixth-tier pill like the Emperor's Pill.
"Sect Master, here is a list of the ingredients required to refine the Emperor's Pill. If you are interested, you may begin gathering them," Gu He said, handing her a scroll.
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