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Chapter 104 Secret Alchemy Room

Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan packed the spiritual spring and stood side by side on the narrow and dilapidated path, staring firmly ahead. They knew that the road ahead might be full of unknowns and dangers, but this was also the only way for their adventure.

The stones on the path had long been eroded by time and became uneven, as if telling the vicissitudes and changes that had taken place here. The mottled marks and inexplicable symbols on the walls on both sides revealed a mysterious atmosphere. They walked forward step by step, and the stones under their feet made a dull echo, as if cheering them on.

Finally, they came to the end of a dead end. It seemed like a corner forgotten by the world. It was quiet and only their breathing could be heard.

Wen Lingyue frowned, looking at the wall in front of her, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. She turned to look at Lu Xiuyuan and asked, "Should we go back or what should we do now?"

Lu Xiuyuan pondered for a moment. He knew that this expedition was of great significance to them. He couldn't give up so easily, nor could he let Wen Lingyue down. He raised his head, looked ahead firmly, and said, "As the saying goes, a good horse never turns back. Now that things have come to this, it's no use for us to go back."

After saying this, he took out the mysterious jade pendant from his bosom. This jade pendant was one of the important clues of their trip. It was said that it was inextricably linked to the secret of this secret room. He gently stroked the jade pendant, feeling its cool touch, then took a deep breath and slowly injected spiritual power into it.

As the spiritual power was injected, the jade pendant began to emit a faint light. The light became brighter and brighter, as if it was going to illuminate the entire dead end. Lu Xiuyuan held the jade pendant in his hand and carefully felt around on the wall. His fingers gently slid across the wall, as if he was looking for something.

Wen Lingyue watched Lu Xiuyuan's actions with anticipation in her heart. She knew that Lu Xiuyuan was a smart and brave man, and he would definitely find the way to the next area.

Time passed, and the light from the jade pendant cast mottled shadows on the wall. Suddenly, Lu Xiuyuan's fingers stopped at a place. He felt that there seemed to be a subtle depression there, slightly different from the surrounding walls. He felt something in his heart and pressed it gently.

As he moved, the wall suddenly made a slight sound. Then, a beam of light shot out from the wall, illuminating the entire dead end. They were surprised to find that the seemingly solid wall actually slowly moved inward, revealing a hidden entrance.

Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes. They knew that they had found the way to the next area. They packed up their things, carefully passed through the entrance, and stepped into the unknown area.

Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan looked at each other, their hearts filled with the unknown and curiosity. They said in unison: "I don't know what's ahead." The voices echoed in the empty secret room, trembling a little. However, the explorer's instinct drove them to move forward, so the two of them mustered up their courage and walked into this mysterious secret room together.

The secret room was extremely dark, as if it was shrouded in heavy darkness. The dilapidated scene came into view, making people feel cold. The filthy air made it almost impossible for them to breathe, as if countless invisible dust and bacteria were invading their bodies. They couldn't help but frown, and a strong sense of discomfort surged in their hearts.

All objects were covered with a thick layer of dust, and it was obvious that no one had been here for a long, long time. There was not even a smell of decay in the air, only a dull and oppressive atmosphere. This silence and dead silence made the two feel a little uneasy, but they still walked forward firmly.

Suddenly, their eyes fell on some bottles and jars randomly placed on the ground. These bottles and jars looked old, some were broken, and liquids had leaked out, forming patches of mottled marks. Some were still intact, with some labels remaining on them. Although the handwriting was blurred, some words could still be recognized.

Lu Xiuyuan squatted down and carefully examined the bottles and jars. He gently brushed off the dust on them, trying to identify more information. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he found a relatively intact label with the three big characters "Zhuyan Dan" written on it.

"This is actually the alchemy room of the master of the secret realm!" Wen Lingyue exclaimed, her voice full of surprise and excitement. Lu Xiuyuan also showed a surprised expression, he knew very well what the alchemy room meant to the cultivators. There might be countless precious elixirs and spiritual herbs hidden here, which would undoubtedly be a huge fortune for their cultivation.

Lu Xiuyuan quickly took out the moonstone and waved it gently, and the whole room was suddenly illuminated by bright light. Under the illumination of the moonstone, they were able to see the scene in the alchemy room more clearly. In addition to those bottles and jars, there were also some dilapidated alchemy furnaces and alchemy tripods scattered in the corners, as if telling of the former glory of this place.

The two began to search carefully in the alchemy room, hoping to find more valuable items. They carefully opened each bottle and carefully identified the elixirs inside. Some elixirs were bright in color and fragrant; others had lost their luster and looked dull. But in any case, these elixirs contained powerful spiritual power and were an important gain from their expedition.

The two of them were like locusts passing through a land, greedily and quickly looting all the elixirs in the alchemy room. Their eyes wandered among the bottles and jars, regardless of whether these elixirs were useful for their cultivation or whether they really had magical effects, they put them all in their pockets without mercy.

In this dim and mysterious alchemy room, every bottle of elixir seems to contain endless mysteries and power. Some elixirs are brightly colored, like crystal gems, emitting an attractive luster; others are plain, but reveal a calm and deep breath. However, in the eyes of Wen Lingyue and Lu Xiuyuan, the value of these elixirs lies not in their appearance or breath, but in the potential power and possibilities they represent.

They carefully opened each bottle and took out the pills one by one. Some pills gave off a light fragrance that made people feel relaxed and happy; some gave off a strong smell that made people frown. But no matter what, they regarded these pills as treasures and put them into their pockets meticulously.

During this process, they discovered a medicine called Zhuyan Dan. Although this medicine has no effect on increasing power, it has extraordinary significance for female monks. It is said that Zhuyan Dan can help female monks keep their youthful appearance and maintain the same appearance as when they took Zhuyan Dan. This magical medicine is often in short supply on the black market and is extremely precious.

Lu Xiuyuan recognized this pill at a glance. He gently picked the Zhu Yan Dan out from a pile of pills and carefully examined it in his palm. The pill was a light pink, emitting a soft luster, as if it contained some mysterious power. He looked at Wen Lingyue and said with a smile: "It's useless for a grown man like me to take Zhu Yan Dan, so I'll give it to you."

Wen Lingyue looked at the Zhuyan Pill in Lu Xiuyuan's hand, with a hint of surprise and gratitude in her eyes. She knew very well how precious and rare this pill was, and she also understood the significance of Lu Xiuyuan giving it to her. However, she said hesitantly, "No, it's too precious and I can't afford it."

Hearing this, Lu Xiuyuan shook his head gently, his eyes gleaming with determination and sincerity, like two bright stars shining in the night sky. He stared at Wen Lingyue and said in a gentle but powerful voice: "A sword is given to a hero, and Zhu Yan Dan is given to a beauty. This is a matter of course, why are you refusing it?"

His words revealed an unquestionable firmness, as if in his heart, this matter had become an unchangeable fact. His eyes sparkled with sincerity, making it impossible to ignore his sincerity and determination.

Wen Lingyue looked at Lu Xiuyuan's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that Lu Xiuyuan gave her this precious Zhuyan Dan sincerely. Although she was a little hesitant in her heart, under Lu Xiuyuan's firm and sincere eyes, she finally nodded and accepted this precious gift.

Then, Wen Lingyue couldn't wait to put the Zhuyan Pill into her mouth. She closed her eyes and felt the pill slowly melting on the tip of her tongue. A cool feeling instantly spread throughout her body. She was full of anticipation and excitement. After all, becoming beautiful and having a youthful appearance is the dream of every girl, and now, she finally has the opportunity to realize this wish.

As time went by, Wen Lingyue gradually felt the changes in her body. She felt her skin become tighter and smoother, as if covered by a layer of light. Her face became more beautiful and charming, as radiant as the new moon. Her eyes became brighter and more energetic, as if they could see through all the troubles in the world.

When she opened her eyes, she found that she had completely changed, as if she had been reborn. She looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but smile in surprise. She knew that all this was due to the Red Face Pill.

Lu Xiuyuan watched Wen Lingyue's changes from the side, and his eyes also showed surprise. He had never thought that Wen Lingyue would be so beautiful, like a fairy descending to the earth. He looked at Wen Lingyue's moving brilliance, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

He walked up to Wen Lingyue and said softly, "You are so beautiful." His voice was full of admiration and appreciation, as if at this moment, he had been completely conquered by Wen Lingyue's beauty.

When Wen Lingyue heard Lu Xiuyuan's words, she couldn't help but blush. She lowered her head shyly, and said with a hint of coquettishness in her voice: "Hate." Although she said hate, her heart was filled with sweetness and joy. She knew that Lu Xiuyuan's praise was sincere, and she felt more confident and beautiful because of this praise.

Lu Xiuyuan looked at Wen Lingyue's face, which had become even more beautiful because of the Zhu Yan Dan, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He smiled softly and said, "Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. This Zhu Yan Dan is indeed effective, but it's a pity that there is only one, otherwise I would have taken it too." There was a hint of ridicule in his words, but more of it was admiration for Wen Lingyue's beauty.

After hearing what Lu Xiuyuan said, Wen Lingyue blushed and said softly, "Don't even think about it. Such a good thing is not easy to find." However, she was also thinking in her heart that if she could find another Zhuyan Pill, perhaps she would give it to Lu Xiuyuan so that he could also have an ageless face.

The two smiled at each other, and their friendship deepened. Then, Wen Lingyue suggested: "Let's look around here and see if there are any other discoveries." She wanted to continue exploring this mysterious alchemy room, perhaps she could find other precious elixirs or treasures.

Lu Xiuyuan nodded in agreement, and the two began to search through the boxes and cabinets in the alchemy room. They carefully checked every bottle and jar, not even leaving out any corner. However, this time they did not find anything useful, as if all the good things had been swept away by them before.

Lu Xiuyuan touched the wall in disappointment, and suddenly his fingers touched a broken brick. He was moved, wondering why there was a broken brick here. So he carefully pulled out the brick and threw it away.

Unexpectedly, at the moment he threw the brick, the wall behind him slowly opened to both sides, revealing a dark, brand new secret room. The two looked at the scene in front of them in surprise, as if they had discovered some incredible secret.

"What, what's going on?" Wen Lingyue asked in surprise.

Lu Xiuyuan also shook his head, expressing his confusion. He walked forward and reached out to feel the entrance of the secret room, wanting to see what was hidden inside. However, the secret room was pitch black and he couldn't see anything clearly.

"We have to go in and take a look." Lu Xiuyuan said, with a hint of excitement and anticipation in his voice.

Wen Lingyue nodded, and she took out a moonstone from her bosom, and waved it gently, and the whole secret room was suddenly illuminated by bright light. Under the illumination of the moonstone, they were able to see the scene in the secret room clearly.

There were old prescriptions and pharmacopoeias placed in the secret room, as well as some magical instruments that looked very old. These items all emitted a faint luster, and seemed to contain some mysterious power.

The two of them looked around excitedly, exclaiming and cheering from time to time. They knew that this expedition had made new discoveries, and these old recipes and pharmacopoeias might bring them unexpected gains.

Lu Xiuyuan picked up a pharmacopoeia and flipped through it carefully. He found that the pharmacopoeia contained some recipes and methods of making elixirs that he had never seen before. These recipes seemed simple but contained profound principles, which made him marvel at the wisdom and talent of the ancients.

Wen Lingyue picked up a pill recipe and found that it was a pill that could improve her cultivation. Although the materials needed for this pill were rare, they were not impossible to find, which gave her hope of improving her cultivation.