The Most Powerful Bodyguard

"Sect Leader!"

Yun Yazi and Yu Wuxing both stepped forward to greet Ling Chongzi, calling out in unison.

Ling Chongzi gestured for them to remain silent.

He looked at Yang Yan, whose gaze had become blurry, with a complicated expression.

He said to Jian Mingyin, "He passed the test. When he wakes up, let him see the pill formula!"

Jian Mingyin looked coldly at Ling Chongzi and said, "I will. He better be alright!"

With that, she left, taking the exhausted Yang Yan with her.

After Yang Yan and Jian Mingyin left, Ling Chongzi spat out a mouthful of blood, a bitter smile appearing at the corner of his mouth:

"Looks like I’m really getting old."

At this moment, everyone’s gaze was fixed in astonishment on Ling Chongzi, without noticing the sinister expression of one of the elders who had been watching the battle.

Damn it, he actually passed!

But in a way, it’s good, Ling Chongzi was severely injured by him.

Just who was that young woman just now, that even Ling Chongzi was so wary of...?

It seems that to deal with this accursed fellow, even greater caution is needed.

...

In the morning, a gentle ray of sunlight pierced through the treetops, casting dappled shadows that fell on the handsome face of a young man meditating in the forest.

He was absorbing the power of the world, drawing it into his body.

Moments later, he slowly opened his eyes, filled with delight.

Yang Yan retracted the spiritual power back into his body. After recuperating for the past two days, he had almost completely dissipated the immortal mark within him.

Moreover, through the struggle with the immortal mark, his spiritual power had become more refined.

He believed that if he could truly refine the Nine Tribulations Divine Pill using the ancient pill formula, it would completely cure the problem in his body, and his realm could undoubtedly make significant progress.

This would allow him to reach Divinity Transformation and, combined with the Flawless Divine Body, almost sweep through under the Void Realm.

At that moment, a graceful figure appeared beside Yang Yan like a lotus bloom.

As she appeared, a captivating fragrance filled the air, refreshing everyone’s mind.

"Brother Yang!"

Jian Mingyin’s bell-like voice brought Yang Yan out of his meditative state.

Now, she had changed her way of addressing Yang Yan from Yang to Brother Yang, making it sound even more intimate.

Yang Yan looked at Jian Mingyin and smiled lightly, asking, "Just arrived?"

"Hmm! Just arrived not long ago."

Jian Mingyin gently replied, then her face blushed.

Because the truth was, she’d been there for quite a while, watching Yang Yan cultivate from the sidelines.

She had been so engrossed in looking at Yang Yan’s handsome face that she had become a little dazed.

When Yang Yan asked, she couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

"Hmm?" Yang Yan was puzzled, wondering why her face suddenly turned red.

Concerned, he couldn’t help but ask, "Are you... alright?"

Feeling embarrassed, Jian Mingyin playfully scolded Yang Yan, "Ah, I’m fine!"

At this moment, her coy demeanor was fully displayed, her angry beauty exuding a special charm.

Even though he had seen many beauties, Jian Mingyin at this moment still stunned Yang Yan, and he couldn’t help but murmur, "You’re really beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Jian Mingyin’s face turned even redder, burying her head in her chest.

Instantly, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

"Ahem!"

Yang Yan lightly coughed, just about to say something to break the faintly romantic tension.

Suddenly, a strong wind rose, and the space beside Yang Yan distorted, with Ling Chongzi appearing out of nowhere in front of Yang Yan and Jian Mingyin.

"Am I intruding at a bad time?"

Seeing Jian Mingyin’s blush and Yang Yan, Ling Chongzi suddenly realized something and sheepishly rubbed his nose.

Jian Mingyin, upon hearing this, glared viciously at Ling Chongzi without speaking.

She disliked this old man very much, as he was the one who caused Yang Yan to suffer such serious injury.

Even though Yang Yan had willingly accepted the challenge, she still felt quite cold towards this old fellow.

Yang Yan quickly bowed respectfully to Ling Chongzi and asked, "Dare I ask Sect Leader, what is the reason for visiting me this time?"

Ling Chongzi looked at Yang Yan with a face full of satisfaction, "You passed the test, and now according to our agreement, I’ll take you to observe the ancient pill formula. I was originally worried about your injury, but now it seems your Flawless Divine Body is even more formidable than imagined."

Jian Mingyin couldn’t help but let out a cold snort.

Ling Chongzi suddenly seemed to remember something and hastily added, "Of course, thanks to Miss Jian’s pills and care as well."

Unfortunately, Jian Mingyin merely coldly snorted again.

Yang Yan, who understood the sentiments readily, was naturally aware of Jian Mingyin’s intentions towards him.

However, at this moment, he could only smile lightly, without saying much.

Undoubtedly, the news Ling Chongzi brought today indeed filled him with joy.

Once he possessed the ancient pill formula, he would have a great chance of permanently healing the immortal mark within him and achieve a breakthrough.

Even feeling somewhat impatient, he hurriedly thanked Ling Chongzi, "Thank you Sect Leader! No time to waste, let’s proceed!"

"Good indeed!" Ling Chongzi responded readily.

Then he turned to Jian Mingyin and said, "Miss Jian, please accompany us as well!"

As soon as he spoke, Ling Chongzi didn’t wait for Jian Mingyin’s reply and soared off toward the Alchemy Pavilion of the Feather Spirit Sect.

Yang Yan and Jian Mingyin exchanged glances and promptly leaped into the air, following closely behind.

Under Ling Chongzi’s lead, they passed effortlessly over the Alchemy Pavilion, arriving at a stone wall located at the back mountain.

The entire stone wall was smooth and without a foothold, about a hundred feet high, standing majestically before them.

Seeing Ling Chongzi standing silently before the wall, lost in contemplation, Jian Mingyin couldn’t help but frown.

Though she was impatient, she scrutinized the stone wall closely.

But the wall was barren, and she couldn’t discern any peculiarities even after a long look.

Jian Mingyin hesitated for a moment, feeling puzzled, and asked, "Hey! We’ve been standing here for quite some time, where exactly is the pill formula?"

"It’s indeed here! But whether you can see it or not depends on your fortune." Ling Chongzi laughed and stroked his beard, pointing to the stone wall.

Jian Mingyin fiercely glared at Ling Chongzi, then looked at the contemplative Yang Yan, opened her mouth but didn’t speak, her gaze returning to the stone wall.

On the surface, Yang Yan appeared deep in thought, but internally, waves surged within him.

For as he approached the stone wall, the power of the immortal mark within him seemed greatly stimulated, crashing around inside him.

This further confirmed for him that the Nine Tribulations Divine Pill was indeed here and could suppress the power of the immortal mark!

With eyes narrowing, Yang Yan involuntarily stepped forward.

Yang Yan’s gaze suddenly became piercing, slowly sweeping over the stone wall.

Suddenly, his gaze halted, stopping at a spot where there was a small protrusion.