After a rigorous test, Li Lingyun, Cai Ling, Qianye, Anxiang, Duanmu Gushang and Yunying successfully became the inner disciples of Tianyun College. This marks that they will officially start their life in the inner courtyard and face more severe challenges.
The inner courtyard is completely different from the outer courtyard. It is full of strong learning atmosphere and fierce competition. Each inner court disciple has his own independent residence, equipped with rich cultivation resources and classics. Li Lingyun and others were in this peaceful and vibrant world, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and ambition in their hearts.
"From now on, we are the inner disciples of Tianyun Academy." Yun Ying's face was filled with a bright smile, and her eyes were shining with determination. "We must practice harder and strive to become a truly strong person as soon as possible. .”
Cailing has also been worried about her sister Caiyun's condition. Under the guidance of the dean of the outer courtyard, Caiyun and Lei Ruier also entered the inner courtyard together.
When Cai Ling saw Cai Yun and Lei Rui appearing safely at the gate of the inner courtyard, she was so excited that tears filled her eyes. Although Caiyun's face was pale, his eyes shone with determination. She hugged her sister Cai Ling tightly and said gratefully: "Sister, thank you for always taking care of me."
Then everyone entered the inner courtyard.
In the inner courtyard, the buildings are simple and elegant, the roads are lined with trees, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. Everyone couldn't help but marvel at the tranquility and harmony between heaven and earth.
Cai Ling sighed inwardly, this is really a good place to practice. She couldn't help but sigh that she could finally practice with her sister in peace.
Under the arrangement of the dean, Caiyun and Lei Ruier moved into the inner courtyard disciple dormitory. Cailing is always by Caiyun's side and takes good care of her. She knows very well that only by being strong can she better protect her sister.
Li Lingyun and others often come to visit Caiyun. They encourage each other and make progress together.
After settling everyone down, Li Lingyun went to the alchemy department in the inner courtyard alone. The building of the Alchemy Department is simple and full of mystery. When Li Lingyun stepped into it, he felt a strong medicinal fragrance coming to his nose. There are various rare medicinal materials placed in the room, the fire in the alchemy furnace flickers, and there are gentle roars from time to time.
Li Lingyun's eyes were firm, and he knew the purpose of coming here. He took out a small jade bottle from his arms and opened it gently. A faint fragrance filled the air. This is the elixir he accumulated while in the outer courtyard, and he plans to exchange it for the precious classics of the Alchemy Department.
An old man slowly walked out of the shadows with a kind face. He was the elder of the Alchemy Department. When he saw Li Lingyun coming, he smiled and said, "Are you a new disciple in the inner courtyard? What do you want here?" Li Lingyun saluted respectfully and explained his purpose.
Li Lingyun smiled slightly and said: "Junior Li Lingyun wants to check the secret book of elixirs here and learn the art of alchemy."
When the elder heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He looked Li Lingyun up and down, and slowly said, "Are you an alchemist?"
Li Lingyun shook his head and said: "This junior is an alchemist and is very interested in the art of alchemy. I hope to study in your department."
The elder nodded slightly and said, "In that case, first tell me the quality and quantity of the elixir you brought."
Li Lingyun counted silently in his mind and reported the pills he brought one by one, and estimated the quality very closely. The elder nodded repeatedly after hearing this, with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
The elder nodded with satisfaction and said: "Although the quality of your elixirs is not too high, the quantity is quite large, enough for you to study in the primary elixir library." Li Lingyun felt happy and bowed: "Thank you, elder." The elder waved his hand and said, "Go ahead. The primary elixir library is on the west side of the alchemy department. You can go there on your own." Li Lingyun thanked him and turned around to leave. After walking through a long corridor, Li Lingyun came to the library pavilion. The stone tablet in front of the door is engraved with the characters "Junior Medicinal Medicine Library", exuding a simple atmosphere. Pushing open the door and entering, a faint scent of books hits your nostrils. The light in the room is soft, and there are all kinds of classics on the bookshelves, covering everything from the refining and formula of elixirs to the properties and uses of various elixirs. Li Lingyun was excited, walked quickly to the bookshelf, and began to read carefully. Each book seems to have a unique vitality, telling the wisdom and hard work of alchemists for thousands of years. Li Lingyun was immersed in this ocean of knowledge and forgot the passage of time.
When Li Lingyun was about to put the secret book back on the bookshelf, he suddenly caught a glimpse of something hidden behind the bookshelf out of the corner of his eye. With a thought in his heart, he quietly walked over and found that there was a secret door there. Li Lingyun's eyes lit up and he listened for a moment. After making sure that there was no one around, he stretched out his hand and gently opened the secret door.
Behind the door is a dark secret room, and the air is filled with a strong medicinal fragrance, which seems to be stronger than the outside. Li Lingyun took a deep breath and stepped into the secret room. The light in the room was dim, and one could only vaguely make out the many medicinal materials and several tall shelves piled around. The shelves were filled with all kinds of elixirs.
Li Lingyun was overjoyed. He had long heard that there were many secret rooms hidden in the inner courtyard, which contained extremely precious elixirs and classics. Unexpectedly, he came in by mistake. He carefully walked to the shelf, reached out and picked up a box of elixirs, opened the box, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance hit his nostrils. He looked at the elixirs carefully and saw that they were golden in color, round and full, and they were obviously extremely high-quality elixirs.
Li Lingyun's eyes were attracted by an ancient book on the desk. He walked over and gently picked up the book with the three characters "Flame List" written on the cover. This book seems to contain thousands of years of history. It feels heavy and the pages are yellowed, but the handwriting is clearly legible. He seemed to be able to feel that every word on it contained powerful power and wisdom. He turned the first page, and at that moment, it seemed as if there was a flame burning in his heart, and every word seemed to be jumping with blazing flames, illuminating his heart. He seemed to see the flames passed down by alchemists from generation to generation, and felt their persistence and enthusiasm for alchemy. Li Lingyun was immersed in this world of flames, forgetting the passage of time.
Li Lingyun suddenly thought of the ice flame, which was the flame he needed to refine the elixir to heal Caiyun. He must find the record about the Ice Flame before leaving. Quickly turning the pages of the book, his eyes stopped on a chapter titled "Two Flowers of Ice and Fire". With a thought in his heart, he read it carefully.
On the page of the book, a strange scene of ice and fire seemed to emerge. Ice and fire are opposite to each other, but they coexist harmoniously. He seemed to be able to feel the coldness and coolness contained in the flames, and the heat and passion contained in the ice. This is the collision of two extreme elements, but it is also a symbol of the alchemist's pursuit of perfection.
He thought silently in his mind, unconsciously simulating the movement of ice and fire in his hands. Every detail, every turn, seems to echo the description on the flame list.
It is recorded on the flame list that the ice flames are guarded by ice dragons in extremely cold places. Li Lingyun knew very well that if he wanted to obtain this magical flame, he must get the approval of the ice dragon. However, how to get to that extremely cold place has become a problem. The rules of the college are strict and students are not allowed to leave the inner courtyard without permission. Just as Li Lingyun was deep in thought, there was a sound of brisk footsteps in the corridor outside the secret room. His heart tightened. The footsteps did not sound like senior brothers and sisters from the alchemy department. Just as he was guessing who the visitor was, the door to the secret room was gently pushed open.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Li Lingyun quickly found a corner and hid. He held his breath, and the sound of his heartbeat was particularly clear in the quiet chamber.
After a while, the two people walked into the secret room. They talked in low voices, excitement and nervousness evident in their voices. When Li Lingyun heard them talking about the extremely cold place, his heart moved and he listened more carefully.
"It is said that the ice flame guarded by the ice dragon has magical power. If you can obtain it, you will definitely be able to take a further step on the road to alchemy."
"I have also heard about this, but the extremely cold place is extremely dangerous, and the ice dragon is an even more powerful existence. We may not have a chance of winning."
"Do your best, don't miss this opportunity."
One of them said: "Some people from the Black Soul Palace have recently gone to extremely cold places, but no one has come back."
Li Lingyun's heart tightened. He could hear the uneasiness and fear in this man's tone. He imagined the scene of that extremely cold place, with the flying snow all over the sky, the biting cold wind, and the legendary ice dragon that guarded the Ice Flame. It was a powerful creature, and it was said that its breath of ice was enough to freeze a mountain peak.
An impulse surged in his heart, and he wanted to go to that extremely cold place immediately, but his reason told him that now was not the time. He needs to be more prepared and stronger. Only in this way can he have a chance to obtain the Ice Flame and heal Caiyun.
Just when Li Lingyun was surprised, another person exclaimed: "I didn't expect the guys from the Black Soul Palace to return without success. I don't know what happened. The strength of the Black Soul Palace has been rising rapidly recently. For us, Tian The threat from the Cloud Academy is gradually growing."
Li Lingyun was shocked. He had been paying attention to the movements of the Black Soul Palace and knew that this mysterious organization had been secretly expanding its power and posed a considerable threat to Tianyun College. He once looked up information about the Black Soul Palace in the academy's library, but found very little. He only knew that this organization seemed to have some connection with the Ice Flame.
He was secretly vigilant in his heart, he knew that the people in the Black Soul Palace were also looking for the Ice Flame, and their methods were ruthless and resorted to all possible means. If they were allowed to get the Ice Flame first, the consequences would be disastrous.
Then the two people left the secret room. When Li Lingyun saw the two leaving, he came to the desk again, took the Flame List away, and quietly left the secret room.
He walked carefully through the long corridor, trying to avoid contact with others. He silently recited the contents of the Flame List in his heart, and every word was deeply engraved in his mind. He felt an inexplicable force guiding him, as if the ice flame was calling him.
He came to a remote corner and sat down to read the Fire List. The wonder of ice and fire appeared before him again. The coldness and coolness in the flames, the heat and passion in the ice seemed to resonate with him.
Li Lingyun closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the surge of power. He knew that this was a crucial step for him to reach the pinnacle of alchemy and an opportunity for him to heal Caiyun. He must seize this opportunity, no matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead.
