Chapter 1198 Resolving Conflicts

The door of Ziqidonglai Pavilion slowly opened, and a strong medicinal fragrance wafted into the air.

The environment inside the pavilion is completely different from the outside world. Various rare spiritual plants are planted around it. It is full of greenery and spiritual energy, forming a unique little world.

In the center of the pavilion, there is an ancient alchemy furnace with a fire burning brightly, emitting a scorching heat.

Around the alchemy furnace, there are various utensils needed for alchemy. Each one appears to be extremely exquisite and is obviously a carefully selected fine product.

However, when Zhou Yiqiao and Qiu Yutong walked into the Ziqidonglai Pavilion, they found that the pavilion was already occupied by someone.

A young man was concentrating on operating the alchemy furnace. His technique was skillful and he adjusted the temperature just right every time, showing his profound attainments in alchemy.

Zhou Yiqiao had no intention of fighting for it. When he saw someone in Ziqidonglai Pavilion, he turned around and said to Qiu Yutong.

"Senior sister, since the Purple Qi Dong Lai Pavilion is already occupied by a senior brother, we will not disturb you. Please take me to some other place to have a look."

Qiu Yutong nodded and was about to reply, but unexpectedly, after the young man heard Zhou Yiqiao's words, the alchemy furnace suddenly vibrated, and then an unusual smoke came out. The colors were colorful, as gorgeous as a rainbow, but also a bit weird.

The young man frowned, obviously this sudden change disrupted his rhythm of alchemy.

"Where did you come from, you ignorant brat? Do you think that Ziqi Donglai Pavilion is a place where you can come and go as you please?"

Zhou Yiqiao was stunned. He didn't expect that he would be accused like this for no reason.

He responded calmly.

"Junior brother, I saw that you were refining the elixir, and I wanted to say goodbye and leave, but I didn't expect to accidentally disturb you. It was an unintentional mistake, and I hope you will forgive me."

"If there has been any loss as a result of this, I am willing to do my best to make up for it."

The young man did not appreciate it. He hurriedly cleaned out the elixir residue that had been burned into charcoal in the furnace, his face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it.

He glanced at Zhou Yiqiao with a sharp gaze, his tone containing a hint of provocation and dissatisfaction.

"make up?"

"Do you know how many rare medicinal materials I used to make this batch of pills, and how much time and effort it took?"

"Can it be solved by just one word of yours?"

Zhou Yiqiao frowned slightly when he heard this.

Although he has a gentle personality, he is not someone who will be bullied.

Just as he was about to speak, Qiu Yutong at the side stepped forward first.

"Junior Brother Li, I brought Junior Brother Zhou here. He just wanted to come to Ziqi Donglai Pavilion to learn the art of alchemy. I didn't mean to offend you."

Zhou Yiqiao was stunned. He didn't expect Qiu Yutong to know this young man and call him "Junior Brother Li". He turned to look at Qiu Yutong, with a hint of surprise and gratitude in his eyes.

When Junior Brother Li saw that it was Qiu Yutong, his expression immediately softened, but his words still contained a hint of grievance.

"Senior Sister Qiu, I'm not being unkind, but in the process of refining pills, every degree of heat and every adjustment is crucial. If you are not careful, all your efforts will be wasted."

"I originally prepared this furnace of elixirs for the sect competition, but now because of this junior brother..."

He sighed, his eyes once again falling on the pile of charred pill residue, obviously feeling distressed.

Seeing this, Qiu Yutong thought secretly in his heart, and then said softly.

"Junior Brother Li, I know you are unwilling to give up, but the path of alchemy is full of uncertainties. Who can guarantee success every time?"

"Junior Brother Zhou has just arrived and has already agreed to compensate you for your losses according to the rules. Why is Junior Brother Li so aggressive?"

As she spoke, she turned to Zhou Yiqiao, her eyes full of false reproach.

"Junior Brother Zhou, you have disturbed Junior Brother Li's elixir refining after all. You must compensate him for this furnace of spiritual herbs."

Zhou Yiqiao quickly stepped forward, took advantage of the situation and bowed sincerely.

"Brother Li, I'm new here, so I'm sorry if I offended you. Please forgive me."

"Regarding your losses, please make a list. Whether it is rare medicinal materials or other needs, I will do my best to make up for them one by one."

After hearing this, Junior Brother Li's expression eased a little, but there was still resentment in his eyes.

He pondered for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, and finally sighed and said.

"Well, since Senior Sister Qiu has spoken, I, Li, am not an unreasonable person."

“Although this furnace of elixirs was refined for the sect competition, failure is also a necessary step for alchemists.”

"However, regarding the matter of compensation, I hope to see your sincerity with my own eyes."

As he spoke, he took out a yellowed booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Yiqiao.

"This is the list of medicinal materials I prepared for this furnace of elixirs, as well as some auxiliary materials."

"If you can pay the bill according to this order, it will be considered that you are sincere and the matter will be settled."

Zhou Yiqiao took the booklet, flipped through it carefully, and found that they were all medicinal herbs he owned, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

But these herbs were now planted in the moonstone space, so he naturally couldn't take them out in person, so he returned the booklet to the man and bowed.

"Brother Li, rest assured. I will prepare all the necessary herbs as soon as possible and send them to you."

Junior Brother Li nodded, and the gloom on his face gradually dissipated.

"Junior Brother Zhou, I was too impulsive just now. I hope you don't mind."

Seeing this, Qiu Yutong smiled and interrupted at the right time.

"Junior Brother Li, Junior Brother Zhou came here this time to learn the art of alchemy. He is quite interested in the alchemy resources of Ziqi Donglai Pavilion."

"I saw that he was kind-hearted and hardworking, so I thought of bringing him here to see for himself."

"Now that today's matter has been resolved, I wonder if Junior Brother Li can let Junior Brother Zhou take a look at the collection of elixir recipes in the Purple Qi Eastward Pavilion?"

When Junior Brother Li saw that Qiu Yutong had no intention of introducing him to Zhou Yiqiao, he immediately understood the extraordinary identity of Zhou Yiqiao.

Thinking of his attitude towards Zhou Yiqiao just now, he couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

He quickly adjusted his mentality, put on a warmer smile, and said to Qiu Yutong and Zhou Yiqiao.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister Qiu. Since Junior Brother Zhou is interested in learning the art of alchemy, I will naturally do my best to help him."

"The recipe of the Purple Qi Eastward Pavilion is the result of the hard work of the sect's alchemists for generations to preserve for future generations. Since Junior Brother Zhou needs it, you can check it out."

As he spoke, he turned around and led Zhou Yiqiao and Qiu Yutong towards the bookshelf area on one side of the cabinet.

There, rows of quaint bookshelves are arranged in an orderly manner, and each shelf is filled with thick classics, exuding a faint scent of books and medicine.

"Junior Brother Zhou, these are the pill recipes and pill refining experience that have been left in the Purple Qi Eastward Pavilion in the villa over the years."

"Junior brother, you can read it at will. If you have any questions, just ask me."