Jiang Donghua is really troubled by Hong Ling.
Since the last encounter failed, this woman has not only failed to calm down, but has become even more aggressive.
He began to come in and out of the Alchemy Department frequently, and even deliberately wandered around the medicine pavilion and library that Jiang Donghua frequented. He changed into different clothes each time, sometimes charming, sometimes pure, like a walking clothes rack.
"Junior Brother Jiang, what a coincidence, you come to borrow a book too?"
"Junior Brother Jiang, how did you go with today's elixir refining? Do you want senior sister to help you take a look?"
"Junior Brother Jiang~"
Jiang Donghua closed the ancient book in his hand expressionlessly and looked up at Hong Ling who was leaning against the bookshelf. Today she was wearing a lavender gauze skirt with a silver hairpin in her hair. Her eyes were slightly raised and her red lips were slightly pursed, looking like she was still trying to speak.
"Sister, you are blocking the light."
He sighed.
Hong Ling's smile froze, and he subconsciously moved half a step to the side. As a result, he accidentally stepped on the hem of his own skirt and almost fell down.
Jiang Donghua, with quick eyes and quick hands, grabbed her wrist, but then quickly let go as if she had touched something hot.
"Be careful."
His tone was calm, as if he had just helped a stranger passing by.
Hong Ling bit his lip, a trace of frustration flashed in his eyes.
Is this man made of stone?!
She considers herself to be a popular figure in the Inner Academy and has many suitors.
But here Jiang Donghua, all her charms are like falling into a bottomless pit, not even a splash can be made.
"Junior Brother Jiang, have you been very busy recently?"
she asked tentatively.
"Hmm."
Jiang Donghua nodded, casually pulled out a book "Essentials of High-Grade Fire-Attribute Pill Refinement" from the bookshelf, and said without raising his head.
"Refining alchemy in seclusion, no time to chat."
Hong Ling.
"..."
If I can't afford to offend him, can I still afford to hide?
Jiang Donghua decided to ignore her completely.
For the next month, he locked himself in the alchemy room, barely leaving the house except for the necessary procurement of medicinal materials and handover of tasks.
Refining alchemy, studying the notes left by Mo Xuan, practicing Dou Qi, living a regular life like an ascetic, completely free from external interference.
Woman?
Oh, it will only affect the speed of my alchemy!
Hong Ling lingered at the door of the Alchemy Department several times, and even deliberately ran into his classmates to inquire about the news, but all the replies he got were.
"Senior Brother Jiang is in retreat."
"Senior Brother Jiang said he didn't see anyone."
"Senior Brother Jiang has been researching new prescriptions recently, but they haven't come out for more than ten days in a row."
Hong Ling was so angry that his teeth itched, but there was nothing he could do.
I don't believe it!
She clenched her fists, a trace of stubbornness flashed in her eyes.
Jiang Donghua, you can't escape!
Jiang Donghua Pushed open the heavy stone door of the alchemy room and took a deep breath of fresh air from the outside world.
After a month of seclusion, his aura became more restrained, and there was a faint flame flowing in his eyes. It was obvious that he had made further progress in refining medicine.
"Finally clean."
He stretched out, and the joints all over his body made a "creaking" sound, as if a machine that had not been used for a long time was restarting.
Take a look at your own AFK System.
[Host: Jiang Donghua]
[Realm: Six-star Great Fighter(100/6000) is hanging up]
[Main Cultivation Method: Sky-Burning Incantation(Mysterious-grade Mid-tier)]
[Idle Gain]
Clone 1:3 o'clock/hour
Clone 2:3 o'clock/hour
Clone 3:3 o'clock/hour
Clone 4: 3 o'clock/hour
[Current total income: 12 o'clock/hour]
[Dou Technique: Cloud-Chasing Steps(Proficient in the past)Blazing Palm(Proficient in the past), Heavenly Gang Overlord Fist(Getting started), Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering Technique(Not getting started)Lightning Shadow Step(Not getting started]
[Alchemy recipe: Water Spirit Pill, perfect, Bone-Mending Pill, perfect, Explosive Qi Pill, perfect, Mystic Spirit Pill, perfect, Fire Spirit Pill, (400/1000) Minor Accomplishment]
[Secret Technique: Pill Fire Skill, Perfectly Skilled]
That woman should have given up long ago, right?
He didn't show up for a whole month. No matter how persistent Hong Ling was, he should have run back to the Inner Academy in despair.
Thinking of this, Jiang Donghua was in a good mood and walked towards the lobby of the Alchemy Department, ready to redeem some newly arrived medicinal materials.
However, as soon as he stepped into the hall, he heard a familiar burst of laughter.
"Oh, isn't this Junior Brother Jiang? The retreat is over?"
Jiang Donghua paused in his steps and slowly turned his head.
I saw Hong Ling leaning against the counter, playing with a magical elixir in his hand and looking at him with a smile.
She wore a fiery red outfit today, with a black ribbon tied around her waist, which made her figure even more exquisite.
With her long hair tied up high, she looked capable and heroic, completely different from her previous charming outfits.
Why is this woman still here?!
Jiang Donghua The corners of his eyes twitched slightly.
Could she have been staying at the Alchemy Department this month, right?!
Hong Ling seemed to see through his thoughts, raised his red lips slightly, and said slowly.
"Junior Brother Jiang has been in seclusion for so long. Senior sister, I am very worried, so I come to the Alchemy Department every day. If no one greets you when you come out of seclusion, wouldn't it be too pitiful?"
Jiang Donghua.
"..."
Who wants you to greet me?
He took a deep breath, decided to ignore her, and went straight to the medicine exchange office.
However, Hong Ling was like brown candy, following him leisurely and deliberately speaking in a sweet voice.
"Junior Brother Jiang, you must be hungry after being in seclusion for so long, right? Senior sister knows that Black Corner Region has a good restaurant, do you want to go together?"
Jiang Donghua never looked back.
"No need."
Hong Ling don't give up.
"Then would you like Senior Sister to help you sort out the medicinal materials? I now know the properties of elixirs very well~"
Jiang Donghua.
"No need."
Hong Ling blinked, suddenly lowered his voice, leaned close to his ear, and exhaled like blue.
"Then Junior Brother Jiang would like to know what interesting things happened to the Inner Academy recently?"
Jiang Donghua finally couldn't bear it anymore and turned around suddenly, almost bumping into her.
The two were so close that he could even smell the faint fragrance on her body.
Hong Ling didn't seem to expect that he would suddenly turn around. He was slightly startled, and then a sly smile flashed in his eyes. Instead of retreating, he advanced forward, almost touching his chest.
"Why, Junior Brother Jiang is finally interested in senior sister?"
Jiang Donghua took a step back expressionlessly and said coldly.
"Senior sister, I suggest you spend your time practicing instead of wasting time here."
Hong Ling's smile remains unchanged, even brighter.
"But I think pursuing Junior Brother Jiang is the most valuable practice~"
Jiang Donghua.
"..."
This woman is hopeless!
He stopped talking nonsense, turned around and left, walking much faster than before.
Hong Ling looked at his back, not only was he not angry, but he smiled even more happily.
"Running so fast, it seems that he is not completely indifferent~"
She licked her red lips gently, and a glint of determination flashed in her eyes.
A few days later, Jiang Donghua stood in front of the medicine shelf in the alchemy room, staring at the crimson Fire Spirit Pill in his hand, frowning slightly.
"This woman is really troublesome..."
Hong Ling is like a piece of candy that can't be shaken off. No matter how coldly he treats him, she can always stick to him with a smile, and even get worse.
Since she can't escape, just use the elixir to send her away!
Anyway, last time she gave herself a piece of Crimson Fire Jade and a fifth-level Earth-elemental Demonic Core, which were worth a lot of money. If she gave her a fourth-level Fire Spirit Pill in return, it would be considered as if she didn't owe them anything.
Thinking of this, Jiang Donghua no longer hesitated, loaded the elixir into Jade Bottle, and strode out of the alchemy room.
Sure enough, as soon as he stepped out the door, the figure of Hong Ling appeared in front of him like a ghost.
"Junior Brother Jiang~"
Today she changed into a dark green dress, which made her skin look like snow, her red lips slightly raised, and her eyes flashing with a cunning light.
Jiang Donghua was too lazy to talk nonsense and handed over Jade Bottle directly.
"For you."
Hong Ling was stunned, took Jade Bottle, opened it, and his beautiful eyes widened immediately.
"Fourth grade Fire Spirit Pill?!"
This is a precious elixir that can help the strong Dou Ling improve one star. Even in the Inner Academy, it is extremely rare!
She looked up at Jiang Donghua, her eyes full of surprise and disbelief.
"Junior Brother Jiang, did you refine this specially for me?"
Jiang Donghua has an expressionless face.
"The things you gave me last time were of great value. This elixir is a gift in return."
Hong Ling blinked and suddenly smiled brighter.
"It turns out that Junior Brother Jiang has always remembered me~"
Jiang Donghua.
"..."
How come this woman always misinterprets me?!
Just as he was about to explain, Hong Ling had already put Jade Bottle away carefully, and then took a step closer, with a cunning light shining in his eyes.
"However, just sending me away with one pill is not enough~"
Jiang Donghua frowned.
"What else do you want?"
Hong Ling raised her red lips slightly, lightly tapped his chest with her fingertips, and her tone was a bit coquettish.
"Junior Brother Jiang, I want the elixir, but people... I want it too."
Jiang Donghua.
"..."
This woman is simply unreasonable!
He took a deep breath, decided not to pester anymore, turned around and left.
Hong Ling looked at his back, not only was he not disappointed, but he smiled even more proudly.
"Huh, you run so fast, it seems you are shy~"
She gently held Jade Bottle in her hands, her eyes shining with determination to win.
You want to send me away with just one pill?
Jiang Donghua, you underestimate me too!
However, since you are willing to make elixirs for me, it means that my strategy has been half successful!
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, she hummed a tune happily, then turned and left.
On the other side, Jiang Donghua walked quickly back to the alchemy room, slammed the door, and rubbed his temples.
"Why is this woman even more difficult to deal with than Alchemy?"
Jiang Donghua, who was hanging up in the alchemy room, stared at the scroll in his hand, frowning.
<Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering Technique>--Profound-tier High Grade secret technique, attracting the power of thunder from the sky to temper the physical body. At Great Accomplishment, the muscles and bones are like steel, the thunder is attached to the body, and offense and defense are integrated.
But the question is where to find lightning strikes?!
You can't just squat on the top of a mountain and wait for thunder every day, right?
That's too stupid!
Moreover, if he is not controlled well and a thunderbolt comes down, let alone tempering the body, it may directly chop him into coke!
As for Dan Lei?
Don't even think about it!
"Only a seventh-grade elixir can trigger the elixir, and no one in the entire academy can refine it."
Jiang Donghua rubbed his temples, feeling that this secret technique was simply a trap.
"Is Master trying to trick me on purpose?"
The more he thought about it, the more something was wrong. He simply put away the scroll, pushed open the door of the alchemy room, and strode towards Mo Xuan's residence.
I have to ask that old guy for clarification!
Jiang Donghua stood outside Pill Room of Elder Mo Xuan, and was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, when he suddenly heard a familiar laughter coming from inside.
"Elder Mo, your tea is really good, it's even more fragrant than the ones collected by those old guys Inner Academy~"
Hong Ling?!
Jiang Donghua's hand froze in mid-air, and his brows jumped sharply.
Why is this woman still haunting?!
You can even touch my master?!
He took a deep breath, suppressed the urge to turn around and left, and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Mo Xuan's old but energetic voice came.
Jiang Donghua pushed the door open and saw Hong Ling sitting next to the tea table, holding a tea cup with a smile. Seeing him come in, she even blinked deliberately, with an expression of surprise.
Mo Xuan was sitting cross-legged on the futon, holding an ancient book in his hand. When he saw Jiang Donghua coming in, he raised his eyelids.
"Hey, the retreat is over? I thought you were going to live in the alchemy room until next year."
Jiang Donghua The corners of his mouth twitched.
"Master, I have something to ask you."
Mo Xuan took a sip of tea slowly.
"Say it."
Jiang Donghua glanced at Hong Ling, the meaning was obvious, this woman is here, I can't say!
However, Mo Xuan seemed not to understand his eyes and instead said with a smile.
"Hong Ling girl is not an outsider. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Not an outsider?!
Jiang Donghua almost didn't come up in one breath.
Hong Ling covered his lips and smiled softly, with a trace of pride flashing in his eyes.
"Junior Brother Jiang, don't stay out of sight, Elder Mo said so~"
Jiang Donghua.
"..."
He took a deep breath, decided to ignore her and get to the point.
"Master, the speed of practicing the Mysterious Technique is too slow. Is there any way to speed up the comprehension?"
Mo Xuan raised his eyebrows.
"Why, you finally feel that refining medicine alone is not enough?"
Jiang Donghua nodded.
Although the status of an alchemist is noble, in this world where the strong are respected, one's own strength is the foundation.
He didn't want to be slapped to death one day without even being able to take the elixir.
Mo Xuan pondered for a moment and was about to speak, but Hong Ling suddenly interrupted.
"The practice of Xuan-level secret arts requires the guidance of at least Battle Spirit level experts, but..."
Her beautiful eyes moved as she looked at Jiang Donghua, her red lips slightly raised.
"If Junior Brother Jiang is willing, I can accompany you to learn from each other. Understanding in actual combat is much faster than practicing hard behind closed doors."
Jiang Donghua has an expressionless face.
"No need."
Hong Ling is not annoyed, but smiles sweeter.
"Don't refuse in a hurry. I'm Lightning Attribute Battle Spirit. My speed can put a lot of pressure on you, which is perfect for practicing the secret technique of body tempering~"
Mo Xuan suddenly put his hands on his hands and laughed.
"That's a good idea! Dong Hua, Hong Ling girl is one of the top twenty masters of the Inner Academy Strong Ranking. Having her practice with you is much better than just thinking about it alone!"
Jiang Donghua.
"Master?!"
Which side are you from?!
Mo Xuan didn't seem to see the accusing look in his apprentice's eyes, and was stroking his beard.
"But Hong Ling girl, my apprentice has a stubborn temper, so you should be more patient with him."
Hong Ling Yanran smile.
"Elder Mo Don't worry, I will definitely guide Junior Brother Jiang well~"
She bit down the last few words very hard, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes.
Jiang Donghua suddenly felt an ominous premonition.
This woman definitely has no good intentions!
However, before he could refuse, Mo Xuan had already made the decision.
"Then it's settled! Dong Hua, starting tomorrow, spend two hours every day competing with Hong Ling. Don't be lazy!"
Jiang Donghua.
"..."
It's over, I can't get rid of it now!
Hong Ling stood up contentedly and winked at Jiang Donghua.
"Junior Brother Jiang, see you tomorrow~"
After saying that, she Shi Shiran left, her back as light as a cat that had caught fish.
Jiang Donghua stared at her back, clenching his fists.
This woman definitely did it on purpose!
Mo Xuan glanced at him and suddenly said leisurely.
"Why, do you dislike other girls?"
Jiang Donghua gritted his teeth.
"Master, you clearly know her."
Mo Xuan interrupted him.
"What do you know? Do you know that your boy looks like that and is useless except for practicing Yao Tian talent?"
Jiang Donghua's face is full of question marks.
Mo Xuan snorted.
"Hong Ling needs to be gifted and capable, and Inner Academy has suitors lined up at the gate of the mountain, but he looks at you in a different light. Aren't you happy?"
Jiang Donghua has an expressionless face.
"Master, if you like her so much, why not accept her as your apprentice?"
Mo Xuan glared.
"You brat, are you looking for a beating?!"
Jiang Donghua sighed, too lazy to argue anymore, turned around and left.
Mo Xuan shouted from behind.
"Remember to have a spar tomorrow! If you dare to let others go, see if I don't slap you!"
Jiang Donghua waved his hand without looking back, but he was already thinking about how he would miss Hong Ling tomorrow.
But then think about the strength of Six-star Great Fighter, I really want to be fooled here.
The next day, in the hall of the Alchemy Department, a group of students sat around the corner, their eyes glancing in a certain direction from time to time, with complex expressions as if they had swallowed a whole pot of waste pills alive.
"Have you seen it? Senior sister Hong Ling should make a comeback today."
"Nonsense! Who didn't see the whole Alchemy Department? The Firecloud Gauze Dress she wore yesterday, her waist almost broke!"
"Tsk, tsk, those curves, that figure, how could Senior Brother Jiang be able to bear it?"
Everyone sighed together, with the word "waste of natural resources" written all over their faces.
That's Hong Ling!
Inner Court Strong Ranking Thirteenth's ruthless man, Lightning Attribute Battle Spirit Seven Stars, not only has strong strength, but also has a face and body that can be called a fairy!
How many Inner Academy geniuses fought to win her a smile, but she just stalked Outer Court, the alchemist who kept a straight face all day long!
What's even more annoying is that Jiang Donghua actually likes to ignore me!
"Last time I saw with my own eyes, senior Hong Ling took the initiative to pass tea to Senior Brother Jiang, but he took it and put it directly on the table without even looking at it!"
"More than that! The day before yesterday, Senior Sister Hong Ling specially changed her hair style and waited for him at the door of the alchemy room for half an hour. When Senior Brother Jiang came out, she said 'I borrowed it' and walked around!"
"What a sin!!!"
Several students beat their chests and stamped their feet, wishing they could rush up and wake up their senior brothers.
If you don't want it, you can give it to us!
In the corner, a young junior brother who had just started raising his hand weakly.
"That Senior Brother Jiang doesn't like women?"
The whole place fell silent for a moment.
Three seconds later, everyone spoke in unison.
"Fart!"
Everyone sighed again, and some even took out some medicinal materials and took a sip of wine.
Where is this Alchemy Department?
It's clearly Heartbreak Front Alliance!
Suddenly, the curtain of the hall door was violently opened.
Hong Ling walked in with those overly slender legs. Today's outfit was even more lethal. The dark red leather armor could only cover his vital parts. His waist was looming as he walked. His black boots made a crisp sound when he stepped on the floor tiles. Every step was like stepping on the top of everyone's heart.
"Junior Brother Jiang is here?"
He casually flipped up his long burgundy hair, and the crimson eyes at the end of his eyes were like hooks.
Alchemy Department's breathing sound became three points heavier.
Several alchemists who pretended to be calm spoke tremblingly.
"Senior Brother Jiang is upstairs."