Chapter 1173 Exchange of Friendship

The two sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard, and Zhou Yiqiao told Bi Yao in detail the alchemy knowledge and experience he had learned from Senior Baicao Weng, as well as the process of refining the Hidden Dragon Zhuanling Pill.

Biyao listened with great interest, interrupting to ask questions from time to time, and their conversation was filled with laughter.

After listening to Zhou Yiqiao's story, Biyao clapped her hands and laughed.

"Great, Junior Brother, your alchemy skills have improved a lot. It seems that you will gain a lot from tempering your body in the Sword Ming Pool this time."

Zhou Yiqiao heard the hidden meaning in Bi Yao's words and quickly stood up and bowed to her.

"After all, Junior Brother is not a true disciple of Qinjian Villa. There are still many things I don't understand about the affairs of the Villa. I hope Senior Sister will be generous in giving me some advice."

Bi Yao blinked her lively eyes, and seemed very satisfied with Zhou Yiqiao's attitude towards her.

"Alas, this matter is related to Jianming Pond after all, which is a secret of our villa."

"But, since you are asking sincerely, I will explain it to you."

She moved lightly with lotus steps, slowly pacing around the stone table, with a hint of playfulness in her voice.

"You need to know that the Jianming Pond of my Qinjian Villa is not only a holy place for practicing sword spirit, but also a perfect place to integrate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

"Alchemy, especially the exquisite alchemy like the one you have learned, can extract the purest energy in the world. This energy is a great tonic for cultivators like us."

Having said this, Bi Yao turned to look at Zhou Yi Qiao, and seeing Zhou Yi Qiao's face full of surprise, she continued speaking with a smug look.

"I believe you should have received the spiritual plants and herbs needed for Jianming Pond cultivation, and you should also know the specific functions of these spiritual plants and herbs."

Zhou Yiqiao nodded, but did not interrupt Bi Yao and continued to listen attentively.

Seeing this, Bi Yao continued to explain.

"The Ming Pool tempers the body, and its essence lies in the sword energy in the pool."

"If ordinary cultivators want to stay there for a long time, they must take special pills to resist the invasion of sword energy and keep their minds clear."

"Only in this way can one better withstand the tempering and improve one's cultivation."

"Although the Villa will generously give a protective pill to any disciple who has the opportunity to step into the Sword Ming Pond, the quality of this pill is still mediocre, and it is just enough."

"The disciples with better conditions in the villa often beg the elders for help and spend huge amounts of money to find a better body-protecting elixir, so that they can stay safe in the Sword Pond and improve their physical strength to a higher level."

"Junior brother, you have a special status and can only rely on yourself in the villa, so Senior Sister said that alchemy is extremely important to you."

After hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao finally understood what Bi Yao meant and humbly asked for advice.

"Please tell me how to refine a higher quality elixir."

Upon hearing this, Bi Yao curled up a sly smile, as if she had already seen through Zhou Yiqiao's thoughts.

She just flipped her hand and drew out an exquisite jade bottle from her sleeve. The bottle was emitting a faint green light, which looked extremely extraordinary.

"Look, this is what Senior Sister prepared for you."

She handed the jade bottle to Zhou Yiqiao and said with a smile.

"This is the 'Dragon Scale Heart Protecting Pill' that I stole from the old man. It is made with thousand-year-old dragon scale grass as the main ingredient, supplemented with dozens of rare spiritual herbs, and carefully refined by the top alchemist in our villa."

"Its medicinal effect far exceeds that of ordinary body-protecting pills. Not only can it effectively resist the invasion of the sword energy in the Sword Ming Pool, but it can also promote the fusion of the physical body and spiritual energy to a certain extent, helping you to further improve your cultivation."

Zhou Yiqiao took the jade bottle, and for a moment his heart was filled with indescribable emotion.

Although this Dragon Scale Heart Protecting Pill is precious, what is more important is that the other party has considered it to this extent for him.

"Senior Sister Biyao, I, Zhou Yiqiao, have no way to repay you for this generous gift."

"But I have something that may be able to express my feelings a little."

Carefully putting the jade bottle containing the Dragon Scale Heart Protecting Pill into his pocket, Zhou Yiqiao took out a pill emitting a faint dragon breath from his storage bag, the Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill.

"This is the Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill made by Senior Baicao Weng. It has many benefits, such as improving physical fitness and strengthening spiritual roots. I hope it can help you on your path of cultivation."

Seeing this, Bi Yao frowned slightly, as if she wanted to refuse, but Zhou Yiqiao had already placed the pill gently in her palm and spoke solemnly.

"Sister, no need to say more."

"Since I met you, you have helped me a lot. I, Zhou Yiqiao, will always remember this kindness in my heart."

"Although this Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill is precious, it is insignificant compared to your generous help on many occasions, Senior Sister."

"Okay, Junior Brother still needs to make some preparations for his retreat, so he won't stay with Senior Sister."

"After I leave Guangzhou, I will come and talk to you."

After saying this, Zhou Yiqiao didn't wait for Bi Yao to speak again. He stood up, waved his hand, and left quickly.

After Zhou Yiqiao left, the mischievous smile on Bi Yao's face suddenly disappeared and she whispered to herself.

"Zhou Yiqiao, you are indeed someone worth making friends with."

......

After returning from Bi Yao's residence, Zhou Yiqiao thought for a while and then threw another Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill to Qi Jian.

"Master, such a precious spiritual object is unworthy for the Seven Swords to accept!"

"Please take this item back and leave it to someone who needs it more."

After learning about the effect of the Hidden Dragon Soul-Transforming Pill, Qi Jian's face changed drastically and he quickly refused.

In his mind, he was just a monster. How could he have the right to possess such a precious elixir?

"Qijian, the relationship between you and me has long surpassed that of master and servant."

"Let's not talk about the many times you helped me in the past. Just talking about the matter of the Great Elder this time, you helped me withstand the pressure from the Great Elder's faction in Qinjian Villa, which is worthy of me giving you this precious pill."

"Moreover......"

Zhou Yiqiao provoked.

"Master, I am about to break through the realm of refining emptiness, but you haven't even touched the threshold of transformation into a god."

"With your current progress, how can you fulfill your promise to me?"

"Owner!"

When Qi Jian heard this, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including gratitude and unwillingness.

He lowered his head and after a moment of silence, he finally slowly took the Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill.

"Master, rest assured. The Seven Swords will live up to your expectations. You must practice diligently and achieve a breakthrough to the Spiritual Transformation stage soon."

Seeing this, Zhou Yiqiao nodded with satisfaction, patted Qijian on the shoulder, and threw the last Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill to him.

"These are the Seven Swords I know."

"There is no rush for you to take this pill. Before that, find a way to send it back to Wangu Mountain and hand it over to Chu Tianxing."

"It took him so many years to barely advance to the middle stage of the Spiritualization Realm. It seems that he has encountered a bottleneck. This pill should be able to help him transform."