Chapter 461 - 256: Body Refinement Genius, Final Battle of the 3 Sects

Li Chang’an refused the request to become sworn brothers.

He saved people to earn favors and build connections, not to gain a few sworn brothers of a different surname who would only hold him back.

After taking his Antitoxic Pills, the conditions of most people present improved. They would only need to recuperate slowly after returning home.

However, Xiao Haoran and a Ten Thousand Swords Sect disciple named Xu Long were more deeply poisoned.

Both of them had purplish-blue faces and were collapsed on the ground.

They could barely move.

If they didn’t receive timely treatment, it was feared that Xiao Haoran, a Golden Core Seed, would perish here.

Li Chang’an asked, "Daoist Xiao, Daoist Xu, would you permit me to examine you?"

"Of course. Please, go ahead, Daoist Li."

Neither of them objected.

Li Chang’an immediately sent two streams of Magical Power to circulate through their bodies.

His current understanding of the Poison Dao was profound, in no way inferior to the Five Poison Wanderer before his death. In just a moment, he identified the various mixed poisons in their bodies.

"These poisons are difficult to counteract. Even if we went to Yellow Crane Immortal City, we might not find the right antidotes in time."

After a moment of thought, Li Chang’an took a Tier Two Top Grade Pill Furnace from his Storage Pouch.

Right in front of everyone, he began refining several types of Antitoxic Pills.

One of these Antitoxic Pills was particularly difficult to refine, its complexity vaguely approaching that of a Tier Three Elixir.

Xiao Haoran came from the Dan Valley Xiao Family and was a Pill Master himself.

Seeing Li Chang’an’s fluid, unhesitating movements—refining even the most difficult Antitoxic Pill with incredible ease—a shocking thought began to form in his mind.

’Could Li Chang’an have already advanced to a Tier Three Alchemist?’

Xiao Haoran wanted to ask, but Li Chang’an was currently focused on alchemy, so he had to temporarily suppress his doubt.

「Not long after.」

A flash of sword light streaked across the sky, transforming into a figure in a white dress who looked as ethereal as an immortal.

It was Ye Mengxian, under Li Chang’an’s control!

"Daoist Ye."

"Greetings, Elder Ye!"

"Senior Sister..."

Everyone greeted her one after another.

Several disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect were especially emotional as they explained to Ye Mengxian what had happened.

Although Ye Mengxian was under his control, her mind was still clear. Watching Li Chang’an perform alchemy, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.

She truly never expected that Li Chang’an would risk danger alone, brave the threat of being devoured by thousands of Poisonous Insects, and enter the valley to save them all.

This was a far cry from the Li Chang’an she had always imagined.

At this moment, the refining of the Antitoxic Pills was complete.

Li Chang’an gave the Elixir Pills to Xiao Haoran and Xu Long.

The two took the pills, and before long, they coughed up several mouthfuls of purplish-black, poisoned blood. The purplish-blue color on their bodies began to slowly fade.

Seeing this, Ye Mengxian’s feelings grew even more complicated.

’Could it be that I misunderstood him all this time?’

Various stories about Li Chang’an surfaced in her mind.

The reason his identity as Li Chang’an had become that of a Turtle was apparently because his enemies were too strong; he had even had to face a Fake Pill Master like Xiahou Hong right after achieving Foundation Establishment.

To be fair, if it had been her in that situation, facing a Fake Pill Master, she wouldn’t have been able to do much either.

She could only have endured it for the time being, seeking all possible means of survival.

As for his identity as Li Fan, although he was a Tribulation Cultivator in name, he only killed those who deserved to die. Moreover, he was quite righteous, willing to take on the Five Poison Wanderer for a friend like Jiang Yunsheng.

All things considered, Li Chang’an really wasn’t an evil person. The real man was a world apart from the rumors.

Ye Mengxian couldn’t help but recall the time she had planned to make a move against Li Chang’an, and he had asked her a question.

What would she do if her opponent wasn’t truly evil, but had merely been slandered?

At the time, she hadn’t even considered the question.

She was a lofty Celestial Pride, a born genius favored by numerous Sect elders. Who would dare to slander her?

So many years had passed.

The pride in her heart had been worn away.

Recalling that question now, her thoughts were in turmoil, and she didn’t know how to answer.

Just then, a ray of Spiritual Light cut through the night sky, arriving in an instant and transforming into a stunningly beautiful woman in a green dress.

The Xiao Family’s Golden Core Seed, Xiao Yiyue!

"Brother, you were poisoned?"

Her beautiful eyes narrowed. Seeing the puddle of purplish-black blood, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of worry.

Xiao Haoran reassured her, "I’m fine. It’s all thanks to Daoist Li’s help this time. If not for him, I’m afraid I would have already had one foot on the Reincarnation Path..."

He explained the whole affair in detail.

After hearing his account, Xiao Yiyue turned around and solemnly thanked Li Chang’an.

"Daoist Li, I will be attempting Core Formation in three months. If you are interested in observing, you may bring your descendants and disciples along."

"Daoist Xiao, you’re attempting Core Formation so soon?"

"It’s not that soon..."

A wry smile appeared on Xiao Yiyue’s pretty face.

She and Mo Qingxue were geniuses who had risen to fame at almost the same time, yet Mo Qingxue had achieved Core Formation long ago.

She, on the other hand, had delayed until now, only daring to attempt Core Formation after building a sufficiently deep foundation.

"Daoist Li, you saved my brother’s life this time, placing both of us deeply in your debt. In the future, if you ever encounter a problem you cannot solve, you can come find me in Dan Valley."

"Great!"

Li Chang’an was inwardly pleased.

Xiao Yiyue’s promise could also be considered a favor.

The Dan Valley Xiao Family was the head of the Seven Great Noble Families, and their clan had accumulated countless Treasures.

If he used this favor well, he might be able to exchange it for a Treasure that was difficult to obtain in the outside world.

「Not long after.」

Reinforcements from all sides began to arrive.

Everyone thanked Li Chang’an in turn before departing.

「On the way back to the Xiao Family.」

Xiao Yiyue couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. "Daoist Li is exceptionally talented, but it’s a pity he’s constrained by his Spiritual Root. He has no hope of reaching Core Formation in this life, nor can he break through to become a Tier Three Alchemist."

Hearing this, Xiao Haoran wore a strange expression, looking as if he wanted to say something but held his tongue.