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-In the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well-
The alchemicy cauldron floated in the air, surrounded by sacred flames.
Qian Renxue's eyes glowed white as she carefully observed the changes in the herbs inside the cauldron.
Qian Renjue was equally focused.
With his Eye of Insight fully open, his outstretched hand was white and emanating a chilling aura.
The alchemical pills being crafted were of the utmost importance.
The siblings dared not be the slightest bit careless.
Even Ling Yuan, Porcupine Douluo, and others had put aside their tasks to guard nearby.
The cauldron occasionally glowed red-hot and at other times developed a layer of frost.
With the siblings' careful refining, the cauldron seemed to become translucent.
When it was red-hot, the mist emerging from the cauldron condensed into a fire-red, cabbage-like shape in the air.
When frost formed, it appeared as if snow was drifting in the air, reflecting a white, octagonal flower pattern.
The two herbs being used were the highly toxic ones found on the shores of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
'Blazing Apricot Flower' and 'Octagonal Ice Grass'.
After being harvested with a jade blade and a dagger, they were levitated with soul power and placed into the cauldron.
These two types of immortal herbs with completely opposite properties were gradually refined into essence through the support of other auxiliary herbs.
They were being condensed into pills.
"Huft~"
Qian Renjue wiped the sweat from his forehead and exhaled lightly.
He intermittently transmitted icy cold air from his hands to lower the cauldron's temperature.
His and Qian Renxue's powers were perfectly complementary.
Gradually, the fluctuating temperature inside the cauldron was kept at an optimal level.
It neither turned red nor developed frost.
The impurities were being removed, and the essence was extracted, fused, and solidified.
Everything was proceeding very smoothly.
Until the temperature difference inside the cauldron grew larger, and Qian Renjue's strength began to wane.
Crack!
A cracking sound echoed.
Under the torment of thermal expansion and contraction, the cauldron began to show some cracks.
Puff! Puff!
Sudden muffled noises came from within the cauldron.
"Not good!"
Qian Renjue's gaze darkened.
He gritted his teeth, and a silver-haired, red-eyed shadow appeared behind him.
His figure grew taller, and six wings unfurled behind him.
"Jue"
Qian Renxue couldn't help but murmur.
"Sister, focus on your own task."
Qian Renjue's voice was somewhat cold, his fair and handsome face expressionless.
His crimson eyes were fixed intently on the cauldron.
"Okay."
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, also activating her martial soul, eager to end the process quickly.
"Ling Yuan, is there any risk?"
Porcupine Douluo watched the cauldron, feeling a sense of unease from the power within.
"Don't worry, it's almost done."
Ling Yuan Douluo kept her gaze on Qian Renjue, her hands slightly trembling.
Buzz!
The two completely opposite forces combined.
A pillar of red and white light suddenly erupted from the cauldron, spiraling upward.
Crack!
More large cracks appeared on the cauldron.
It began spinning in mid-air and rapidly fell toward the ground.
"Ling Yuan!"
Qian Renjue's cold voice rang out.
"Here!"
Ling Yuan Douluo immediately flew forward, nine soul rings rising beneath her feet.
Large red fire wings spread out in the air, supporting the cauldron and gently placing it on the ground.
Bang!
Ling Yuan Douluo lifted her hand lightly.
The cauldron was opened, and its body quickly shattered.
Two streams of red and blue fluorescent light flew out and were caught by Ling Yuan Douluo.
Four pills spun rapidly.
Two of the pills were blackened and shattered, gradually turning to ash.
"Your Highness, the Ice Flame Body Refinement Pills were successful!"
Ling Yuan Douluo looked at Qian Renjue with a smile.
"..."
Qian Renjue said nothing, silently retracting his six wings, his red eyes returning to purple, and his silver hair to golden
He stood still, lowering his head and breathing heavily.
It seemed he needed to quickly refine pills to suppress his martial soul's side effects.
Whoosh!
A golden shadow stirred the hot wind.
Qian Renxue stood beside Qian Renjue, her forehead dripping with sweat, her eyes filled with concern.
"Jue, how is it?"
"It's fine, just wait a moment."
Qian Renjue took Qian Renxue's hand that had reached his face and quickly lowered it.
Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
Although there was pain in her heart, the situation was understandable, so she didn't push him away.
"Your Highness, Miss Xue."
Dugu Yan, with a rabbit on her head and holding two cups of warm tea, wanted to approach.
Ignoring the chattering advice (squeaking) on her head.
"Don't come over yet."
Ling Yuan Douluo placed a hand on Dugu Yan's shoulder, whispering a reminder.
"Hmm?"
Dugu Yan looked at Ling Yuan in confusion.
It was the more seasoned Dugu Bo who noticed something unusual.
The aura emitted when Qian Renjue's martial soul was activated seemed to stir others' malicious thoughts.
This power did seem somewhat incompatible with His Highness.
"Ling Yuan, bring the pills over."
Qian Renjue released Qian Renxue and extended his hand toward Ling Yuan Douluo
"Yes, Your Highness."
Ling Yuan Douluo quickly stepped forward.
She placed the two pills, flashing in alternating red and blue, into Qian Renjue's palm.
"Take this."
Qian Renjue tossed one of the pills behind him.
Qian Renxue's brows furrowed as she caught the falling pill with her hand.
Her voice remained gentle.
"Jue, let's rest a moment before taking it."
"Later, we will use the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well's power to consume the pills."
Qian Renjue paid no heed and continued as if following routine, taking out the 'Acacia Heartbroken Red'
In a cold voice, he said: "Take the Ice Flame Body Refinement Pill, jump into the spring, and keep this *Acacia Heartbroken Red* in your mouth to ensure you don't die."
"Ensure I don't die?"
Qian Renxue's eyes widened, her teeth clenched.
Qian Renjue's tone towards her felt strange and displeasing.
"Don't understand?"
Qian Renjue turned to look at Qian Renxue, his gaze seeming as if to test her patience.
"Understood. Sister understands."
Qian Renxue forced a smile, released her martial soul, and, gritting her teeth, said with a smile:
"If you don't apologize to me later, you're dead!"
"..."
Qian Renjue was about to speak when his stiff expression suddenly relaxed.
He felt intimidated by Qian Renxue's gaze.
"Hmm?"
Qian Renxue raised her eyebrows.
"Uh"
A sheepish smile appeared on Qian Renjue's face as he looked apologetically at Qian Renxue.
He awkwardly said, "Sister, just now, I…"
"Qian Renjue!"
Seeing that Qian Renjue had come back to his senses, Qian Renxue immediately shouted his name fiercely.
She quickly pounced on him.
"Ah, Sister! Don't bite, there's sweat! Sorry, sorry!"
"Sister Ling, I'm sorry!"
Qian Renjue was pinned to the ground by Qian Renxue, who fiercely grabbed his neck and bit his face and ears.
During the struggle, Qian Renjue still managed to shout an apology to Ling Yuan Douluo.
"Pfft!"
Ling Yuan Douluo lightly covered her lips, unable to stop herself from laughing.
Watching the disheveled Qian Renjue flee, her gaze softened considerably.
Porcupine Douluo and Snake Lance exchanged glances.
The Soft Bone Rabbit emitted a few cheerful noises, as it too wished it could take a bite on Qian Renjue's face
Dugu Yan looked on in bewilderment.
She watched Qian Renjue, who had started drinking tea fervently with bite marks on his face and clothes in disarray.
Compared to his previous cold and composed demeanor, he now had a somewhat childish appearance.
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