Alchemy Room: Level Two

The island where Ji Yuan and his companion lived was Young Dragon Island, so the nearest hall was naturally Young Dragon Hall atop the mountain.

By the time they arrived on their Flying Boat, Water Dragon Sect disciples had already crowded around the place in layer upon layer.

Ji Yuan made sure to keep everyone in front of him.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator was hovering on a Dharma Tool directly before Young Dragon Hall. His voice carried everywhere, so there was no need to squeeze toward the front.

"Junior Brother Ji, Junior Sister Du."

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind them.

Ji Yuan turned and smiled. "Senior Sister Dong."

Du Wanyi greeted her too.

But Dong Qian's attention was entirely on Ji Yuan. "Junior Brother, you've recovered from your injuries?! I'm so glad you're all right!"

"I've recovered completely."

"And you didn't even come to see me."

There was a note of reproach in Dong Qian's voice.

Du Wanyi's gaze darted between them. They only went out on one mission together. How did they get so close?!

"I only came out of seclusion today. Ask my second sister if you don't believe me. I'd barely come out when she found me, and then this happened."

Ji Yuan hurriedly steered the conversation elsewhere.

Sure enough, once Dong Qian and Du Wanyi began talking, all three seemed to forget the original subject.

The Nine Nether Grotto-Heaven held their full attention.

The cultivators nearby were much the same. Discussions buzzed around them, all centered on the Nine Nether Grotto-Heaven.

Some spoke of when it had last opened, and of those who had entered, gained tremendous benefits, and reached Foundation Establishment shortly after coming out.

Those people had now made formidable names for themselves among the Foundation Establishment island masters.

Others claimed to