As Mulingbing and Lanyunxiao's health gradually improved, Bai Li Hongzhuang's mood also brightened completely.
It felt as if the burden that had been weighing on her all along had been greatly alleviated.
Although they hadn't yet avenged themselves, at least her parents were safe and their family had been reunited. That was the most joyous thing.
After learning about Mulingbing's attitude, Bai Li Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen also informed Situ Yan about the situation.
Situ Yan was extremely happy upon learning that Mulingbing was willing to forgive him.
At least the worst-case scenario they had feared didn't happen.
Upon learning the truth, Situ Yan felt immense guilt and was afraid that Mulingbing wouldn't forgive him.
Fortunately, neither Mulingbing nor Bai Li Hongzhuang dwelled on the matter.
At the same time, news about the Alchemist Assessment gradually spread within Tian Gang Sect.
The biennial Alchemist Assessment caught the attention of the sect's disciples, especially those in the Pill Refining Hall who were curious about the new junior brothers and sisters who would participate this time.
Of course, most people were interested in the presence of junior sisters.
"Beichen, the sect will hold the Alchemist Assessment in half a month, and I heard that this assessment is different from before," Bai Li Hongzhuang curiously looked at Emperor Beichen. Until now, she wasn't quite clear about the details and only had some understanding from others.
However, she didn't know exactly what the differences were.
It had been quite a while since she last visited Xia Zhiqing and the others. If she continued to avoid them, they would probably complain.
So, she planned to go and see them today.
Coincidentally, Liu Qin Yue was going to participate in the Alchemist Assessment this time, so Bai Li Hongzhuang intended to understand the situation and later inform Gong Shaoqing.
Hearing Bai Li Hongzhuang's question, Emperor Beichen pursed his lips, his eyes showing a hint of complexity.
"This time, the situation is indeed different."
Emperor Beichen's voice carried a hint of solemnity. He had also been preoccupied with this matter lately.
Seeing Emperor Beichen's attitude, Bai Li Hongzhuang's gaze couldn't help but change. It seemed that this change wasn't a good thing.
"What's different?" Bai Li Hongzhuang asked.
"Our Tian Gang Sect has always had a good reputation. Although we mainly recruit cultivators, our development in alchemy has also been remarkable. As a result, many alchemists from the mortal world participate in our Alchemist Assessment, hoping to become a part of our sect."
Bai Li Hongzhuang nodded slightly and then looked at Emperor Beichen, not understanding where the problem lay.
Emperor Beichen was from a powerful and reputable sect, and many people wanted to become disciples of Tian Gang Sect. This was a normal occurrence.
"Lately, the Medicine Sect has been trying every means to recruit new disciples and gather outstanding alchemists under their banner. Therefore, when we announced that we would hold the Alchemist Assessment, the Medicine Sect also wanted to have a proper competition with us to prove whose alchemy skills are superior."
As soon as this was said, Bai Li Hongzhuang immediately understood.
"So, the Medicine Sect wants to poach people?"
Emperor Beichen nodded slightly. "You can say that."
"But since they are so blatant, can't we just refuse them directly?" Bai Li Hongzhuang couldn't understand why Tian Gang Sect, with its high status, needed to be entangled in such matters.