86: Chapter 86 Senior Sister Arrives! The Alchemy Room Instantly Transforms into a Training Room!

The legend of the 'Ghostly Old Man' had completely exploded across the front lines as the Heavenly Demon Valley retreated three hundred miles across the board.

For a time, morale in the entire Azure Cloud Sect frontline camp soared.

Every Disciple was discussing with great fervor which hidden Senior had used their own strength to scare the wits out of the Core Formation True Person, the Blood Butcher.

All sorts of guesses were flying everywhere; some said it was the Old Ancestor in secluded meditation at Golden Sword Peak, while others said it was a mysterious external helper invited by the Sect's upper management.

But no one could have imagined that the creator of this legend was leisurely staying in the Logistics Camp, calculating how to maximize the profits from this batch of spoils.

'Five hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, tsk tsk, this is much more profitable than working hard at Alchemy.'

Tang Xun hummed a little tune in high spirits as he sorted and packed a fresh batch of Fasting Pills.

War profits were, indeed, the easiest money in the world to make.

These past few days, the Demonic Path had been turtling up, causing the consumption of Medicinal Pills on the front lines to drop sharply, which in turn relaxed the atmosphere of the entire Logistics Camp.

Even the usually tight-faced supervisor, Elder Wang, had rarely relaxed his expression.

'Tang Xun.'

Elder Wang paced to the door of the Grade A Alchemy Chamber with his hands behind his back, his chin slightly raised.

'Well done. The Sect has specifically commended our Logistics Camp, saying that the supply of Medicinal Pills was timely and of superior quality, making us the unsung heroes behind the great victory!'

Tang Xun rolled his eyes inwardly.

Heroes? Am I not the hero myself?

On his face, however, was a humble and respectful look: 'This is all thanks to your leadership, Elder Wang. This Disciple only did what was expected of him.'

'Hmm, teachable.' Elder Wang was very satisfied with this attitude and twisted his sparse goat beard. 'By the way, the Sect has new personnel reassignments. The pressure on the front lines has decreased, and we are preparing for personnel rotation.'

'Oh?' Tang Xun's heart stirred.

'I, too, am being transferred to a frontline stronghold to guard it for a period of time.' Elder Wang's tone carried a hint of hard-to-conceal showing off. 'Replacing me will be the Core Formation True Person from your Danxia Peak, Elder Liu.'

'Cough... cough cough!'

Tang Xun almost choked on his own saliva.

Liu Ruyan?

She is coming to the Logistics Camp?

And taking over Elder Wang's position, becoming his direct superior?

This... this is, damn it, what a surprise!

Elder Wang watched Tang Xun's violent coughing reaction and thought he was shocked by the news, making the hint of showing off on his face even stronger.

'What? Surprised? Although Elder Liu is a newly promoted Core Formation True Person, her attainments in Alchemy are extremely high. The Sect is at ease having her sit in charge of the Logistics Camp. You, kid, must be sharper under her than you were with me, you hear?'

'Yes, yes, yes, this Disciple understands. This Disciple will definitely perform well and will never cause trouble for Elder Liu!' Tang Xun nodded repeatedly, his expression as sincere as could be.

He was already overjoyed inside.

This isn't just a superior arriving.

This is clearly his own canary.

After sending off Elder Wang, who was about to go to the front lines to 'make contributions,' Tang Xun immediately renovated his Alchemy Chamber inside and out.

After finishing all this, he sat down with satisfaction and began to 'look forward with anticipation.'

About half a day passed.

A slight commotion came from outside.

Tang Xun's ears twitched, and he immediately stood up, straightened his robes, put a standard, professional smile on his face, and went out to meet her.

Amidst the crowd, a figure stood gracefully.

The moon-white Elder's robe, worn on her, not only lacked any hint of old age but instead set off her tall figure and refined temperament to perfection.

As soon as she appeared, the noisy environment of the entire Alchemy Division instantly fell silent.

Those Alchemists who were usually slackers all stood straight as if they had been injected with adrenaline, their eyes burning.

Just kidding, before they had to face Elder Wang's old face every day, but now it has been replaced by a Fairy-like Core Formation True Person. The happiness of this job has simply skyrocketed exponentially!

'Greetings, Elder Liu!'

Everyone bowed in unison.

Tang Xun also mingled in the crowd and bowed perfunctorily.

Liu Ruyan's cold gaze swept over everyone, and finally, it landed precisely on Tang Xun.

It lingered for only an instant.

A hint of imperceptible amusement hid in her eyes, but it was quickly covered by coldness.

'No need for formalities, everyone.'

Her voice was emotionless, yet exceptionally pleasant.

'From today on, I will temporarily take over the position of the Logistics Alchemy Division head. The rules remain the same; everyone perform their duties. Merit will be rewarded, and faults will be punished.'

With just a few words, the perfunctory speech was over.

She walked straight toward the head's Alchemy Chamber.

When she passed by Tang Xun, she didn't stop, but a voice transmission that only the two of them could hear entered Tang Xun's ears.

'Hmph, sycophant.'

The smile on Tang Xun's face became even brighter.

After Liu Ruyan entered the Alchemy Chamber, the atmosphere outside became lively again.

'My God, Elder Liu is just too beautiful! I feel like my success rate in Alchemy can increase by ten percent if I can see Elder Liu every day from now on!'

'Stop dreaming! That is a Core Formation True Person!'

'I'm just thinking about it...'

Tang Xun ignored this group of hormone-fueled guys and turned to follow her into the Alchemy Chamber.

'Bang.'

The heavy stone door was closed by him, cutting off all sight and sound from the outside.

Inside the Alchemy Chamber, Liu Ruyan was standing by the 'Heart-Clearing Stone,' looking at it with great interest.

'Yo, Master Alchemist Tang, you really spent a fortune to welcome this Elder?'

Without outsiders, that cold, high-and-mighty aura vanished instantly.

'Of course.' Tang Xun walked up to her seriously. 'Elder Liu is newly appointed, so naturally, your subordinate must create the most comfortable working environment for you.'

'Subordinate?' Liu Ruyan was amused by his tone, extended her jade finger, and gently poked his chest. 'Why does that sound so awkward to me?'

'Then... Senior Sister?' Tang Xun took advantage of the situation to hold her mischievous little hand and pulled her gently into his embrace, sitting down together.

'That's more like it.'

Liu Ruyan was satisfied, leaning obediently in his arms, and let out a long breath.

Her nerves, which had been tense on the front lines for a long time, only truly relaxed at this moment.

'You've lost weight.' Tang Xun stroked her cheek, feeling a bit distressed.

'You too.' Liu Ruyan looked up at him. 'I heard that most of the Medicinal Pills in the Logistics Camp were refined by you.'

Before she could finish her sentence, Tang Xun blocked her mouth with his.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

The longing from a long separation turned into a raging fire at this moment.

The temperature in the Alchemy Chamber began to spiral out of control.

'Wait...' Liu Ruyan suddenly pushed him away, her pretty face flushed, her breath slightly panting. 'Here... there are still people outside...'

'What are you afraid of?' Tang Xun smiled wickedly and pointed to the stone door. 'I already turned on the Formation; it's soundproof, no one can hear.'

'But... what if the furnace explodes?' Liu Ruyan's eyes dodged, obviously recalling some past experiences.

'Don't worry.'

Tang Xun leaned into her ear, his warm breath blowing until her earlobes were completely red.

'This time, we won't light the fire.'

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked Liu Ruyan up by the waist.

Liu Ruyan exclaimed and subconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck.

'Are you crazy!'

Tang Xun just laughed, carried her, and walked to the huge Pill Furnace that was half a person tall.

With a lift of his Spiritual Qi, Liu Ruyan was light as a feather as she slowly sat on the warm furnace lid.

'Senior Sister, this Grade A Pill Furnace is a treasured implement of the Sect, containing the essence of Earth Fire and rich in Spiritual Qi.'

Tang Xun stood in front of her, looking up at her, his eyes full of undisguised aggression.

'Dual Cultivation here will surely yield twice the result with half the effort.'