The Maiden Crosses the Tribulation

At the Academy, in front of the blacksmith's shop.

The instant Zijing took out the jade bottle, the blacksmith came hurrying over.

Seeing the crystal-clear pill in Zijing's hand, shimmering with a faint glow, the blacksmith was startled.

He smacked his head and asked, "Wang Xian, when did he learn to make pills?"

Zijing shook her head. "Wang Xian didn't make this pill. It's a gift from my master, whom I've never met, sent to me through Wang Xian."

The blacksmith was even more astonished.

He looked at the dean and asked, "Old man, does that mean Zijing will become an immortal once she swallows this pill?"

The dean's beard quivered. He murmured, "Wang Xian is half your disciple too. If you have any questions, ask him when he gets back."

Li Dalu clapped his hands in admiration. "Junior Brother always manages to surprise me out of nowhere."

Old Sun sighed. "That's for the best. This world is too small for you, after all. Girl, keep your eyes on the distant horizon. Go on. One day, this old man will leave too."

Zijing nodded gently. "All right. Zijing will go on ahead and wait for you seniors and Senior Brother Dalu."

Li Dalu thought for a moment, then asked, "Is there anything you want me to tell Junior Brother?"

Zijing only smiled faintly, put away the jade bottle, and pinched the pill between her fingers.

Looking at him seriously, she asked, "Senior Brother took my money, but still hasn't read my fortune."

Li Dalu started, finally remembering. He immediately took out six copper coins and set them on the table. "Will you toss them, or shall I?"

"Please do it for me, Senior Brother."

Zijing smiled gently. "Please grant Zijing this favor, Senior Brother."

Li Dalu lowered his head in