The young girl, naturally, everyone in Pill Divine Valley recognizes her.
Song Ling'er, a genius of Pill Divine Valley, despite her young age, possesses boundless potential, having just entered the valley for only a year, yet continuously breaking through from First Grade Alchemist to now a Fourth Grade Alchemist!
Her terrifying talent is extrely rare even within Pill Divine Valley!
What's more intriguing is that Song Ling'er not only has exceptional talent but also possesses a spine-chilling tenacity, yet this tenacity is not directed at others, but at herself!
The status of an alchemist is prestigious; unless absolutely necessary, who would willingly dirty themselves, enduring trendous hardships? Especially in Pill Divine Valley, where there are abundant pill recipes and materials—the breakthrough is only a matter of ti.
Yet Song Ling'er, like one driven by desperation, a pretty little girl either engaged in alchemy or on her way to do so every single day. Consequently, this relentless determination scared away countless disciples of Pill Divine Valley who once admired her; those not scared away were left feeling ashad.
In just a short year of joining Pill Divine Valley, Song Ling'er's na has beco known throughout the valley, illustrating just how hard she worked.
For soone with such terrifying talent yet boundless effort, the people of Pill Divine Valley chose to respectfully keep their distance, standing afar with awe-filled eyes, not with jealousy but with veneration.
Thus, amidst the collective gaze focused on her, the other person beside Song Ling'er was revealed without reservation.
The eyes directed at Song Ling'er were filled with reverence, but those directed at Xu Fan were far less courteous.
Of course, the crowd did not suspect Xu Fan as a person from outside Pill Divine Valley because, really, who would dare intrude into such a place? Instead, they assud Xu Fan was just so flashy disciple trying to win Song Ling'er's favor.
The world is free, especially when it cos to love. Originally, no one would interfere. Yet, the protagonist is Song Ling'er.
The young girl's diligence has impressed countless heroes and champions to respectfully stand aside, even hold them in reverence—and then here you co, flashy and in outsider's attire, thinking you might attract the young girl's notice?
If effort commands respect, surely a careless deanor is apt to provoke public indignation.
And when they saw Song Ling'er and Xu Fan occasionally engaging in quiet conversation, the silver-bell laughter continuously echoing, the collective anger reached its zenith!
How could such an outstanding young girl have such poor taste? To even regard such a flashy person?
Simultaneously, the crowd's resentnt towards Xu Fan intensified.
Why flirt here, of all places, especially with Song Ling'er? Such a hardworking young girl, and you still try and make a move?
Brute!
Had they known Xu Fan was not a disciple of Pill Divine Valley—oh, how their grief and indignation would have driven them to gaze up and howl! That a re whelp from outside would outshine all the celebrated heroes of the valley?
Fortunately, the distressing scene did not last long as a blue-robed elder hurriedly erged from Pill King Hall, directly heading for the pair; it was none other than the Elder Mo Li, the first to present an elixir earlier.
Too many elders in the Pill King Hall! Nearly no place to stand left! Those who presented gifts either departed or stayed face-thick continuing to watch the spectacle within the hall—and Mo Li, certainly was of the forr group.
"Ling'er! Are you prepared? The elders' gifts have almost all been presented; you'll soon be up. Your talent is exceptional, and you've been diligent, should Valley Master favor you, your future is limitless..."
Mo Li's pace was quick, driven by excitent; although he himself hadn't won the Valley Master's favor, this disciple of his might well achieve what he hadn't—advancing through three grades in re months. Even he was not so talented.
Currently, the elixirs Song Ling'er can successfully forge, while not very high among the disciples, carry an unparalleled mystique. It can be said that Song Ling'er is a born alchemist!
Three years ago, upon seeing her in a small mountain village, Mo Li was convinced!
In front of Mo Li, Song Ling'er lowered her head, pressed her lips, saying nothing.
Though it wasn't Mo Li's first ti seeing her like this, it left him sowhat dejected.
His disciple maintained an extre distance from all people—at her young age, not a single outstanding disciple dared to approach Song Ling'er; even as Mo Li, her ntor, Song Ling'er hardly ever spoke to him.
"This celebration is a once-in-a-century opportunity for our entire Pill Divine Valley! If you miss this and fail to win Valley Master's favor, don't bother continuing alchemy!"
Song Ling'er trembled, almost losing her balance. Fortunately, Xu Fan swift-handedly reached out to support her, preventing a fall.
Song Ling'er is imnsely strong; past tragedy has forged her resilience, yet even the strongest falter before their enemy at hearing such words, her heart wavered with unease and despair.
In front of Xu Fan, Song Ling'er laughs with ease, which does not an she's a simple, carefree girl.
Mo Li is not just Song Ling'er's ntor but her enemy as well; though he brought her out from the village, she forever lost her family. Though she t Xu Fan through Mo Li and entered the academy, she also endured severe hardship.
Despite entering Pill Divine Valley and becoming a celebrated genius, vendetta remains elusive for Song Ling'er. His stature as a high elder, deeply entrenched, is not sothing a newcor disciple can contend with.
Indeed, the further Song Ling'er advances along alchemy's path, the more acutely aware she becos of Mo Li's formidable nature, leaving her with no choice but to endure, aiming to beco a stronger alchemist as her sole hope.
Yet here, at barely Fourth Grade, Mo Li threatens to terminate her alchemy path!
Song Ling'er's sorrow was lost on Mo Li, who coolly brushed his sleeve, turned, and left.
Truthfully, Mo Li was quite aware of Song Ling'er's animosity yet remained unconcerned.
To Mo Li, Song Ling'er was rely a disciple.
While Mo Li indeed placed substantial hope on Song Ling'er, even harboring ambitions beneath that hope, one aspect remained unchanged: Song Ling'er was but a disciple!
No matter how talented and promising she is, if she becos useless, then so be it. Worst-case scenario, he could venture out again soday to find other promising disciples; not a thing would change.
Nothing more.
Seeing Mo Li depart without disciplining the smooth-talking, flashy-dressing outsider deceiving Song Ling'er, the disciples of Pill Divine Valley let out disappointed sighs; however, the ensuing scene renewed their interest.
"Wait."
A voice echoed behind Mo Li, neither frantic nor hurried, imbued with calmness and a tinge of coldness.
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