Upon hearing Xiao Ningyue's words, everyone was slightly startled, and then they all turned their gaze to Xiao Ningyue, momentarily stunned again.

Previously, everyone was nearly completely engrossed in watching Ouyang Qian's alchemy, followed by the furnace crisis, and finally immersed in Wang Ruoxie's magical alchemy skill, thus ignoring Xiao Ningyue.

Now, upon hearing Xiao Ningyue speak, everyone finally responded.

The girl before them, too beautiful to be real, was naturally recognized by all, even intimately familiar.

After all, Xiao Ningyue grew up in the Celestial Sword Sect since childhood, and she was the only daughter of the Law Enforcement Elder.

Most importantly, nearly everyone in the Celestial Sword Sect knew that Xiao Ningyue was afflicted with a mysterious illness, her cultivation speed even slower than the most ordinary Outer Disciple.

Precisely because of this, Xiao Ningyue remained an Outer Disciple for over a decade.

What really astounded everyone was that at this moment, Xiao Ningyue not only seemed even more beautiful but was also wearing the true disciples' attire.

To become a true disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect, the most basic requirement is having cultivation of Element Transformation Realm Late Stage.

This meant that Xiao Ningyue, who originally only had Energy-Introducing Realm cultivation, had somehow acquired cultivation of Element Transformation Realm Late Stage.

The most shocked at this moment was Zuo Honghui, who also had Element Transformation Realm Late Stage cultivation, naturally able to see Xiao Ningyue's cultivation realm, the Eighth Layer of Element Transformation Realm, matching his own.

He simply couldn't imagine someone could raise their cultivation from Energy-Introducing Realm Seventh Layer to Element Transformation Realm Eighth Layer in merely a few days.

"Ningyue, could it be your illness..."

Zuo Honghui's gaze turned to Xiao Ningyue and asked involuntarily.

He knew the mysterious illness on Xiao Ningyue well because he had previously tried to help her with treatment.

However, regardless of the methods used, even trying several ancient pill formulas, he couldn't cure Xiao Ningyue's illness.

At that time, he asserted that Xiao Ningyue might never be able to break through to Element Transformation Realm in her lifetime.

Yet now, Xiao Ningyue not only broke through to Element Transformation Realm, but also possessed cultivation equivalent to his, leaving him rather puzzled.

"Elder Zuo, my illness is completely cured."

Xiao Ningyue smiled slightly and replied.

Although she learned from Wang Ruoxie that she didn't actually have a mysterious illness, she did not intend to disclose the Nine Yin Profound Body.

Xiao Ningyue's smile immediately captivated everyone around.

Beautiful, so beautiful.

Though Xiao Ningyue had been known for her beauty since childhood, always one of the three great beauties in the Celestial Sword Sect, she previously merely brought a stunning impression.

But now, Xiao Ningyue imparted a sense of transcendence, akin to a sacred fairy fallen into the mortal world.

If previously Xiao Ningyue was an unparalleled beauty of national grace and elegance, now she was a Red Dust Immortal of unmatched brilliance.

Even Ouyang Qian, also renowned for her beauty, seemed somewhat overshadowed at this moment.

"Senior Sister Xiao, congratulations."

Ouyang Qian, with a tint of different emotion in her eyes, looked at Xiao Ningyue and said with a smile.

Yet even she couldn't help but show a glimpse of envy, as initially she could rival Xiao Ningyue in appearance, but now, she had to admit the latter slightly surpassed her.

She was also very curious about what led to Xiao Ningyue's dramatic transformation.

Not only curing the mysterious illness but also breaking through to Element Transformation Realm Late Stage, promoted to true disciple, and even her appearance far exceeded the past.

Probably only Wang Ruoxie knew the reason behind this change in Xiao Ningyue, who obtained a qualitative change after perfectly integrating the Nine Yin Profound Body.

This change manifested not only in cultivation but also in her appearance and temperament.

"Thank you."

Xiao Ningyue smiled at Ouyang Qian.

"Ningyue, can you tell me which master cured your illness?"

Zuo Honghui asked, looking at Xiao Ningyue.

"Ruoxie cured my illness."

Xiao Ningyue turned her gaze to Wang Ruoxie and said.

Upon hearing Xiao Ningyue's words, everyone was momentarily taken aback, and then they all turned their gaze towards Wang Ruoxie once again.

Though they already knew Wang Ruoxie wasn't an ordinary inner sect disciple but a Third Grade Alchemist with superb alchemy skills, they were still tremendously shocked that Wang Ruoxie could cure the mysterious illness even Elder Zuo couldn't resolve.

Does this mean Wang Ruoxie's alchemy skill has surpassed Elder Zuo?

"Little brother, could you tell us what pill cured Ningyue's mysterious illness?"

After a moment of shock, Zuo Honghui asked Wang Ruoxie.

"Elder Zuo, I didn't use pills to cure Senior Sister Xiao's illness, but an ancient medical skill."

Wang Ruoxie smiled lightly and replied.

"He's actually a physician!"

Upon hearing the words, everyone's eyes condensed, showing astonishment.

"So it's ancient medical skill."

Zuo Honghui revealed a look of understanding, though he was not a physician, he had heard that some ancient medical skills indeed had the ability to cure various mysterious illnesses.

"Little brother, although I don't know why you, a Third Grade Alchemist, were punished to do chores in the Pill and Artifact Hall, you can rest assured, though I can't change your punishment, I won't really make you do chores."

Zuo Honghui looked towards Wang Ruoxie and said, "If you wish to practice alchemy, I can provide all the materials, and you only need to contribute one part of the pills as material costs, how about it?"

Though one part of the pills seems minor, typically, the value of finished pills is at least ten times that of the materials, especially since Wang Ruoxie's pills are exceptionally perfect premium pills.

"Let's leave this aside for now. I'd like to propose a transaction with Elder Zuo first."

Wang Ruoxie smiled and said.

"What transaction?"

Zuo Honghui asked, perplexed, looking at Wang Ruoxie.

Wang Ruoxie didn't answer, instead glancing around at the surrounding people.

Zuo Honghui understood and then addressed the crowd, "You all may leave now."

Everyone nodded in agreement and then turned to leave.

Quickly, only Wang Ruoxie, Xiao Ningyue, Ouyang Qian, and Zuo Honghui remained in the room.

Zuo Honghui stepped forward, closed the door, and then said to Wang Ruoxie, "Little brother, you may speak."

"I have two Ancient Pill Formulas I wish to contribute to the sect."

Wang Ruoxie nodded slightly and then said.

"What Ancient Pill Formulas?"

Zuo Honghui's eyes showed excitement as he hurriedly asked Wang Ruoxie.

As a Third Grade Alchemist, ancient pill formulas tempted him far more than any treasure resources.

"Pure Essence Pill and Soul Condensing Pill."

Wang Ruoxie responded.

"Pure Essence Pill, Soul Condensing Pill?"

Zuo Honghui was slightly taken aback, as he had never heard of these pills' names nor knew their effects.

"Pure Essence Pill can purify primordial power, increasing the success rate of condensing a Primordial Power Seed. Soul Condensing Pill can accelerate the recovery of soul power."

Before Zuo Honghui could ask further, Wang Ruoxie already described the effects of the two pills.

"Little brother, are you really telling the truth?"

Zuo Honghui exclaimed, alarmed.

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