Chu Xingchen helped Li Xing Tian onto his wooden bed.
He quickly used his spiritual power to sense Li Xing Tian's condition and frowned slightly; the situation was indeed not optimistic.
After all, the elder from Qingfeng Sect was at the Gold Core stage, and even if he had held back to just catch a glimpse of Li Xing Tian's fate, the latter, being only at the Qi Refinement stage, couldn't withstand that blow. At this moment, Li Xing Tian's internal organs were heavily injured.
Especially his meridians, which had been violently impacted by powerful spiritual energy, were now riddled with injuries.
However, looking at Li Xing Tian's expression, he noticed no sign of pain.
No wonder he's a reincarnator; what a tough guy.
But this condition couldn't be relied upon to heal naturally; he needed to prepare some carefully crafted healing elixirs for him.
"Kid, you're quite resilient," Chu Xingchen praised, then turned his gaze to Li Yingling. "Disciple, start boiling water for the elixir."
Li Yingling's eyes lit up. Although she detested consuming her master's elixirs, it didn't stop her from wanting to see others eat them.
Excitedly, she replied, "Okay, Master!" and happily rushed to the stove to light a fire.
Chu Xingchen rummaged through the remaining spirit plants to see if any could be used for healing.
He found a few herbs suitable for the purpose in his spatial ring.
He would concoct another batch for his future disciple! After he consumed it, he would surely be grateful and bow to him in thanks.
Chu Xingchen simply removed the roots from the herbs and started refining the elixir in a straightforward manner.
As the clear water mixed with several green spirit plants, it began to turn murky green.
A pungent herbal smell began to fill the air.
However, Li Yingling showed no signs of discomfort; in fact, she seemed quite happy watching the pot turn murky.
After all, she wasn't the one who had to drink it this time.
When the water in the pot had reduced by half, Chu Xingchen added the last ingredient, the Blue Moon Flower.
With the addition of the vibrant blue flower, bubbles began to rise from the dark green liquid in the pot.
Chu Xingchen nodded in satisfaction and then turned up the heat to concentrate the liquid, wrapping the final extracted healing potion in spiritual power.
Li Yingling watched the droplet of dark green liquid with envy.
At that moment, she believed her master wasn't trying to prank her but was simply refining elixirs in this manner.
What her master said was indeed true; what was written in mortal tales was not to be trusted.
One must experience cultivation firsthand to truly understand!
At this moment, Li Xing Tian, enduring the pain, propped himself up and saw the deep green droplet wrapped in spiritual power, which looked murky and unappetizing.
A bad thought slowly emerged… could it be that this was meant to be swallowed?
Chu Xingchen controlled the potion and brought it to Li Xing Tian's lips, smiling, "Come on! Open your mouth. My alchemy skills are quite good; swallow this, and you'll be safe and sound."
Li Xing Tian, who had been able to maintain his composure in pain, finally changed his expression.
This was just a lump of green goo! How could this be considered an elixir?
He had never heard of anyone refining elixirs this way!
A real man could face bleeding and pain, but he couldn't face a broom covered in filth.
He was conflicted and resisted, wanting to say something but holding back.
If it weren't for the person in front of him saving his life, he would have definitely fought back and tried to shove this strange-smelling potion down the other's throat.
But seeing the senior's earnest expression, Li Xing Tian couldn't bring himself to refuse. He closed his eyes, adopting a heroic posture, and opened his mouth.
If worse comes to worst, he would just give up this life!
As expected, the taste of the potion matched its appearance.
A putrid odor accompanied an overwhelming bitterness that burst from his tongue straight to his heart.
Li Xing Tian's expression grew increasingly twisted.
However, to his surprise, as the intense feeling of rejection and burning in his esophagus surged…
The components within the potion began to gradually nourish Li Xing Tian's veins and his damaged internal organs.
The pain in his body suddenly receded.
However, Li Xing Tian felt that swallowing this potion only made him feel worse.
The bitter taste lingered in his mouth.
As it traveled down his esophagus to his stomach, his entire body was in extreme rejection of the liquid.
Chu Xingchen naturally understood that it might not taste pleasant, so he cleared his throat and comforted him, "After all, good medicine is bitter; just endure it for a bit, and it'll pass."
As the first test subject, Li Yingling empathized, saying, "Master... this isn't something you can just endure."
Chu Xingchen turned to give his disciple a meaningful glance.
Noticing his master's gaze, Li Yingling quickly responded, "Actually, this tastes quite good! You don't need to endure at all."
Chu Xingchen wouldn't quibble over such trivial matters, especially since their smooth exit was largely thanks to his eldest disciple.
After confirming that Li Xing Tian wasn't in too much trouble, he began to ask Li Yingling, "I see you've made some initial progress with your divine ability. How does it feel?"
Li Yingling thought for a moment, reflecting on how much time she had spent just to reach this stage. She initially thought her master might be teasing her again but felt it inappropriate to argue.
Unconsciously, she wrapped a strand of her glossy black hair around her finger, her lovely face turning slightly red. She shyly said, "It's quite powerful, but a bit difficult."
Chu Xingchen was taken aback; she had only practiced for a few days and already learned this much. Was that really called difficult?
No wonder she was his gifted disciple, showing off her progress right in front of him.
Clearing his throat, he adopted a serious tone and said, "Cough cough, just practice diligently!"
"Yes! Master!" she replied eagerly.
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By the campfire in the dilapidated temple at night.
Chu Xingchen divided the roasted rabbit head among the day's greatest contributor, Li Yingling, and gave half a rabbit to Li Xing Tian.
Li Xing Tian was no longer in serious trouble and could sit up.
Aside from its terrible taste, the potion's effect was quite good.
He felt it worked even better than ordinary healing pills.
Looking at the half a rabbit, which looked delicious, he glanced at Li Yingling happily munching on the rabbit head.
It had to be said that a beautiful fairy made quite an impression even while eating a rabbit head.
Li Xing Tian didn't reach for the food; instead, he stared at the steaming rabbit before him.
It wasn't that he wasn't hungry, but rather… he had no reason to eat it.
"Go ahead and eat," Chu Xingchen said, looking at the silent Li Xing Tian. "This rabbit doesn't have a selling contract."
Li Xing Tian understood that there was more to Chu Xingchen's words, but he genuinely didn't want to think along those lines. He quickly explained, "No, it's just that I haven't repaid your life-saving grace yet..."
Chu Xingchen smiled and nodded at Li Xing Tian's earnestness but was secretly signaling to Li Yingling under the table.
My dear disciple! Come help me out!
Li Yingling, happily gnawing on the rabbit head, caught the gestures from the corner of her eye and immediately understood her master's intent.
Self-proclaimed as her master's caring little helper, she never undermined him in critical moments.
She set down the rabbit head and replied coldly, "Alright, no need to explain. You're currently broke and have nothing. Not to mention that your life was saved by my master, but even the opportunity you rely on most was given to you by him."
"You think the mighty Celestial Alliance would con you? But ask yourself, do you deserve it?"
"My master giving you a chance is your honor. I don't know what he sees in you, but personally, I think..."
"With your talent, you don't deserve to join our Celestial Alliance!"