Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1211: Chapter 1211: Fen Qianji in Peril

Once again thinking of Mu Hanyan, everyone was filled with gratitude. If Mu Hanyan hadn’t quietly destroyed the Sun and Moon Red Pill Furnace, even with two chances remaining, their opportunities would have been equally slim.

They didn’t know that all this actually originated from Mu Hanyan, and they were merely caught in the crossfire. But for Mu Hanyan, this outcome was undoubtedly the best, and she didn’t have to feel guilty about it.

In the following days, Mu Hanyan began to study the ancient alchemy techniques at Danxin Hall.

Just as she had guessed beforehand, although alchemy was much more complex than Sword Casting Technique and Array Formation Technique, learning it was exceptionally difficult. Yet because of this, the Heaven and Earth Rules it encompassed were even more profound, greatly benefiting her future cultivation.

As Mu Hanyan’s alchemy skills continued to improve, she started to encounter some advanced alchemy techniques. She was delighted to find that these techniques indeed had the same origin as the Star Falling Eight Desolate Sword. As long as she mastered these alchemy techniques, her understanding of the Star Falling Eight Desolate Sword could also improve further.

Mu Hanyan studied alchemy tirelessly, day and night, but didn’t notice that Zhu Tianping and Master Chu Chang’s gaze steadily grew more amazed until one day when she realized that her alchemy skills had become significantly different from other disciples’. Then she faintly understood that what the masters were teaching her was already the most profound and exquisite alchemy technique of Danxin Hall.

If it were someone else, they might not be able to comprehend it in years or even decades. Although she wouldn’t dare say she had fully grasped these techniques, if not for having Star Falling Eight Desolate Sword as a foundation, she wouldn’t even be able to memorize them.

No wonder the masters were so amazed. She would probably be equally astonished.

At this moment, Mu Hanyan didn’t know that what truly surprised the masters was another matter entirely.

Outside the window, the surroundings had quietly calmed at some unknown time, and thick darkness gradually enveloped the earth. Mu Hanyan had been refining from morning till night and finally produced a Seven Transformation Qi Pill. She looked up and realized it was already dark.

”I didn’t expect that after only half a month of learning alchemy, you could actually refine a Seven Transformation Qi Pill. Such natural talent, even I am humbled.” Master Chang stroked his long beard and said with deep emotion.

”I must thank the masters for generously imparting their secrets. Without your willingness to overlook past grievances and teach me Danxin Hall’s secret techniques, I couldn’t have made such progress,” Mu Hanyan said gratefully.

Although the previous furnace explosion wasn’t intentional, it was indeed a result of her actions. After that, Zhu Tianping seemed to have forgotten the incident, did not make things difficult for her, and showed no reservations in teaching. With Mu Hanyan’s broad mind, she definitely wouldn’t hold onto that matter stubbornly. She was full of gratitude towards the masters, including Zhu Tianping.

”With such talent, your future achievements will definitely surpass ours. Finding such a successor for the ancient alchemy techniques of Danxin Hall is our lifelong wish. In fact, we should be thanking you,” Master Chang said with a smile.

”Lord Chang praises me too much.” Mu Hanyan felt a bit embarrassed by the compliment.

”Alright, I’ll stop with the chit-chat. Tomorrow is the assessment day, and although with your skill, refining that entry-level elixir should be a sure thing, you still shouldn’t be too complacent. Go back early to rest and keep your spirits up,” Master Chang said with satisfaction, becoming more fond of Mu Hanyan by the day.

”Yes, my lord.” In front of the master, Mu Hanyan naturally wouldn’t act too arrogant, and so nodded humbly and left Danxin Hall.

The night deepened, and the academy became even quieter.

As Mu Hanyan had been immersed in studying alchemy during this period and often lost track of time, she hadn’t let Huayue or others come to wait for her and often returned to Wenjian Valley by herself.

Wenjian Valley was deep and serene yet one of the most remote places in Long Yan Academy. As she walked slowly along the shaded path, she didn’t come across a single Academy Disciple along the way.

Suddenly, a sound of something breaking through the air came, and judging by the direction, someone was rushing toward Wenjian Valley.

”Could someone be plotting against people in Wenjian Valley?” Mu Hanyan’s heart startled.

With Master Gong Hongru’s status as one of the academy’s three masters, who would dare act so boldly?

With Gong Hongru’s strength, she didn’t need to worry too much. However, if the opponent indeed made a move, they must rely on something. If Huayue and others encountered them, they might face grave danger.

Mu Hanyan didn’t hesitate and quietly pursued after the sound.

The scenery beside her swiftly passed, and with her full use of movement technique, Mu Hanyan soon caught up with the person. Assessing the situation, she realized she had guessed wrongly.

There were two people in front of her, clearly one chasing the other. The person ahead was evidently heavily injured, fleeing aimlessly towards Wenjian Valley but was soon caught by the pursuer, leaving no chance of escape.

”Run, why aren’t you running?” The pursuer, holding a longsword, moved forward, taunting.

As he spoke, he also made hand gestures, creating a Barrier. It was a very basic Barrier, devoid of any offensive or defensive properties, but effective at soundproofing. However, Mu Hanyan was within the Barrier’s range, so she could hear their conversation.

”Wei Wenshan, I have no enmity with you, why did you poison me?” The man in front gasped, asking coldly.

Seeing they weren’t heading towards Wenjian Valley, Mu Hanyan calmed down, thinking it was better to avoid trouble and was about to leave. Though Long Yan Academy prohibited disciples from secretly causing disturbances and seeking vengeance, many Academy Disciples came from families, accustomed to arrogance in daily life, and inevitable private conflicts occurred, which she was not inclined to interfere in.

However, upon hearing the words, she suddenly halted.

Fen Qianji, the person ahead was actually Fen Qianji!

”The temple has been enemies with my Holy Court for generations. The temple members are brutal and evil, and naturally should be eradicated by all!” Wei Wenshan said with a calm smile.

”So, you’re from the Holy Court.” Fen Qianji now understood.

Mu Hanyan was slightly surprised. Although she had long suspected Fen Qianji was from the temple, actually confirming this was still somewhat astonishing.

Wei Wenshan was wearing a Disciple Sword Robe of Long Yan Academy, judging by his age, he should be from this year’s new intake, which surprised her even more. For the Holy Court to infiltrate Long Yan Academy with someone posing as a disciple was indeed pervasive.

”Right, I am indeed from the Holy Court, so you can die without regrets now,” Wei Wenshan said with some pride.

”I never thought the Holy Court members would be so despicable and shameless, using such underhand methods like poisoning,” Fen Qianji said scornfully.

”Against the temple’s heretical outcasts, should we be honest and forthright? Fen Qianji, enough talk, accept your death; I’ll make it quick,” Wei Wenshan said dismissively.

”Killing me won’t be that easy.” Fen Qianji took a deep breath and drew out his longsword.