Seclusion

Misty Cloud Sect.

When Yun Yun woke up, she had already returned to the Misty Cloud Sect. She was lying in her bedchamber, and when she opened her eyes, she saw Nalan Yanran lying next to her.

Yun Yun didn't wake Nalan Yanran. Instead, she stared blankly at the ceiling. She had witnessed Xiao Yu being devoured by the Heavenly Flames. Even Dou Huang expert could be reduced to nothingness if he came into contact with the Heavenly Flames, let alone a Dou Master who had just started cultivating.

Tears welled up in Yun Yun's eyes, but a murderous intent gradually rose in her gaze—the intent to kill Queen Medusa. This alarmed Nalan Yanran was standing beside her.

When Nalan Yanran saw that Yun Yun had woken up, she smiled happily and said, "Teacher, you're finally awake." But she paused slightly when she saw the tears in the corners of Yun Yun's eyes.

Yun Yun asked somewhat coldly, "Where is Gu He?"

Nalan Yanran immediately said, "Elder Gu He should be in the Pill Hall right now. Does Master need to see Elder Gu He about something? You are injured and need to rest for a while!"

"Help me up," Yun Yun said.

Looking at the injury on her shoulder and the somewhat disordered internal energy, Yun Yun asked Nalan Yanran, "Teacher, Elder Gu He said you were injured in your battle with Medusa, and that you were even vomiting blood and fainting. Is Medusa really that strong?"

When Yun Yun heard the Medusa, her eyes flashed with a chilling killing intent as she said, "Strong? Of course she's strong!"

Nalan Yanran was somewhat baffled by her teacher's murderous intent, as it was the first time she had ever seen her teacher display such emotions.

Yun Yun was going to the Pill Hall, Nalan Yanran was worried about her, so she insisted on going with her.

Along the way, many Misty Cloud Sect disciples bowed slightly when they saw Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, as they were the sect leader and young sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Inside the Pill Hall, Gu He sat cross-legged in the alchemy room with a somewhat gloomy expression. Soon, a disciple entered and said, "Elder, the Sect Master and the Young Sect Master are waiting for you in the Pill Hall!"

Upon hearing his disciple's words, Gu He suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Sect Master is awake?" He then immediately stood up and walked out of the alchemy room.

While Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran were waiting in the main hall of the Pill Hall, a young man walked in from outside the hall.

The man was tall and handsome, with perfectly sculpted features that gave him a slightly effeminate air. He was only in his early twenties, and with a gentle smile on his face, he could easily win the hearts of many women.

However, what is most eye-catching is the alchemist's robe the man is wearing and the Alchemist Badge on his chest that has three silver ripples!

"Sect Master, Yan Ran, what brings you to the Pill Hall?" the man asked with a smile.

Yun Yun nodded slightly, and Nalan Yanran explained, "Teacher came to ask Elder Gu He about some things. Weren't you out searching for medicinal herbs?"

"So you came to see your teacher? I found the medicinal herbs, so I came straight back!" This man was Liu Ling, Gu He's disciple!

Footsteps echoed from the Pill Hall. Several people turned around and saw Gu He rushing over.

Upon seeing Yun Yun Yun, Gu He noticed her pale face and asked, "How are your injuries?"

Yun Yun shook her head slightly and said, "My injuries are fine. I came here to ask if you've been paying attention to the movements of the Snake People Clan? Has Medusa successfully evolved?"

Gu He assumed she was concerned about whether he had obtained the Heavenly Flames, so he said, "I sent spies into the desert, but the news that came back is that Queen Medusa may have failed to advance, but the Snake People Clan don't quite believe this conclusion, and the Heavenly Flames has also disappeared!"

Upon hearing Gu He's words, Yun Yun murmured, "I don't believe she failed to advance either!"

Gu He didn't hear Yun Yun's words clearly at first, so he asked, "What did you say?"

Yun Yun snapped out of her daze and looked at Gu He, saying, "The disappearance of this Heavenly Flames is definitely related to Medusa. I absolutely do not believe that Medusa would die so easily!"

Gu He comforted him, "Don't worry, although we didn't obtain the Heavenly Flames Heavenly Flames this time in the desert, we at least learned its whereabouts. Even if Queen Medusa isn't dead, as long as she reappears, we'll know where the Heavenly Flames is!"

Yun Yun didn't say much, but turned around and left the Pill Hall. Nalan Yanran glanced apologetically at Gu He and Liu Ling before chasing after them.

Gu He glanced at Liu Ling, who was staring intently at Nalan Yanran, and asked, "Yan Ran is destined to become the Misty Cloud Sect Master. If you want a future with her, being merely Third-grade Alchemist isn't enough!"

Gu He's words immediately brought Liu Ling back to reality. He looked at Gu He firmly and said, "Teacher, I will try my best!"

Gu He smiled and then comforted him, "Don't worry, now that you've become my disciple, I certainly won't treat you unfairly, but you'll also need to work hard yourself."

"Your talent is quite good. The Alchemist Tournament Alchemist Tournament is just a few months away. Many alchemists from the Jia Ma Empire, and even those from surrounding empires, will participate. If you can win first place, it will be immensely beneficial to your future career as an alchemist!"

Gu He only said a few more words because he saw that this disciple had exceptional talent.

Upon hearing Gu He's words, Liu Ling immediately bowed and said, "I will heed your teachings, Master!"

"I heard that Little Princess Yao Yue will also be participating this time. I don't need to say more about her talent, right? As Third-grade Alchemist, you should be more careful!" Gu He finally reminded Liu Ling.

Liu Ling's expression changed slightly upon hearing Gu He's words, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "Teacher, don't worry, I will definitely win first place in this Alchemist Tournament!"

"I hope so!" Gu He said, and then walked towards the alchemy room again.

A burning fighting spirit shone in Liu Ling's eyes. For Yan Ran, for his teacher, he was determined to win first place!

Upon returning to her bedchamber, Yun Yun instructed Nalan Yanran, "You may leave now. I will be in seclusion for the time being. The affairs of the sect will be discussed and resolved by you and Great Elder Yun Leng!"

Nalan Yanran's expression froze, and she said somewhat awkwardly, "Teacher, isn't it a bit too early to entrust me with the affairs of the sect now?"

Yun Yun slowly said, "As the young sect leader, you should naturally shoulder great responsibilities. Besides, I will be in seclusion for a long time. If anything happens, you can discuss it with Yun Leng and resolve it. I don't think anything major will happen to the sect!"

As they were talking, Yun Yun took out another jade piece from her bosom and handed it to Nalan Yanran, saying, "This is Spirit Jade Token. If there's anything that neither you nor Yun Leng can handle, crush it, and I can leave seclusion!"

Seeing her teacher's resolute expression, Nalan Yanran had no choice but to accept the Soul Jade Token.

Then, Yun Yun spread her wings and with a slight flap, she flew towards the forbidden area behind the mountain.

Nalan Yanran watched Yun Yun's departing figure and the jade token in her hand, feeling somewhat uneasy, but she couldn't figure out what exactly went wrong.

Unable to figure it out, she stopped thinking about it. In another six months, it would be the Three Year Pact, and she should continue to cultivate diligently.

Nalan Yanran also heard the news of Xiao Yan's talent returning, but she still couldn't believe that someone Zeng Xiu for three years could catch up with and defeat her after three years!

Xiao Yu, on the other hand, always made Nalan Yanran feel uncomfortable with his elegant appearance and nonchalant expression!