Chapter 6, the peaks turn and twist, spring and autumn are vibrant.

Moreover, this time granting myself the Spring and Autumn Elixir is undoubtedly for the sake of my own words, "Heaven and Earth do not change, the river flows and the stone does not turn." ... Yet, my master truly possesses remarkable composure, as he surprisingly did not ask anything at all

Under the turmoil of his emotions, even if Meng Chaoran is determined to leave now, he cannot do so.

The three of them exchanged glances, while Shi Qianshan's eyes were fixed on the small jade bottle in Chu Yang's hand, which was emitting a soft glow, causing the muscles on his face to twitch involuntarily a couple of times

Upon hearing this, Tan Dan's eyebrows immediately twitched anxiously, as if he wished to seal Chu Yang's mouth. He nearly burst out cursing: "Fool, fool! Your master has given you this opportunity with great difficulty. You should just quietly amass your wealth, so why are you so foolishly giving it away?"

Meng Chaoran looked deeply at this disciple once more, then stood up with a wave of his sleeve and said: "You all should practice diligently. Three months from now, I will personally take you to the Gathering Cloud Peak"

Shi Qianshan felt as if his heart were bleeding, yet he could only force a dry laugh and say: "Not bad, not bad, quite fortunate..."

One cannot help but smile wryly: this elixir indeed has remarkable effects. Although it can only enhance my power for one year, given my current cultivation level, this year's worth of power is already a considerable force. ... If I were to use a more advanced elixir, I fear my meridians might truly be unable to withstand it

Does this sword spirit also have the effect of purifying medicinal power? Or is it something else? ... Strange ...

"No need. You and the book master are not injured... He doesn't need this." Meng Chaoran said lightly, meeting Chu Yang's gaze with a slight smile: "Moreover, your current realm is not much different from that of your master... Well, let's leave it at that. No need to say more."

One couldn't help but feel a moment of astonishment, wondering if the Nine Calamity Sword actually enjoyed this kind of tune. In the previous life, not to mention such anomalies, even the sword spirit had never appeared. Yet in this life, it was quite the opposite; not only did it suddenly manifest, but it even attempted to commit robbery.

The Spring and Autumn Pill is used to enhance one's abilities; how can it be used to replenish blood and strengthen the body? With so many healing medicines available in the sect, why is there a need to use the Spring and Autumn Pill?

Shi Qianshan's face suddenly twitched. "Is it a bit too little? You actually think it's too little? Do you believe that the sky will thunder?"

After some thought, Chu Yang decided to test the waters: "Um, Master, the disciple's skills are rather limited, and taking the Spring and Autumn Pill would be of little use. Perhaps it would be better to give it to Senior Brother? It would help him achieve a good ranking in the Grand Competition among the Peaks"

"Master Brother, thank you very much," Chu Yang seemed very sincere as he expressed his gratitude to Shi Qianshan, saying, "If it weren't for Master Brother's suggestion to help me restore my health, how could the Master have bestowed upon me this priceless divine elixir... In fact, this is all thanks to Master Brother's support."

Tan looked on enviously, smacking his lips and saying: "Chu Yang is truly fortunate; he broke his head yet obtained the elixir, a year's worth of pure cultivation from the books. Truly a blessing in disguise. Sigh, how come someone as dashing as I am didn't break my head..."

He unexpectedly left just like that, and soon disappeared without a trace

Chu Yang chuckled, turned the bottle upside down, and poured out a bright red pellet. As soon as it was out of the bottle, a fragrant aroma filled the room. Chu Yang said with a smile, "I heard this is a good item; just one can actually increase one's power by a year! Although the increase is a bit small... it shouldn't be wasted. I will take it now, and I would appreciate it if my senior and junior brothers could help me protect my law..."

Chu Yang's expression turned bitter; Meng Chaoran's words clearly held a deeper meaning. He was currently a Level 3 Martial Disciple, while his Senior Brother Shi Qianshan was a Level 4 Martial Warrior, a difference that could not be measured in mere distance. How could he say, "The two of you are not far apart in realm"?

Shi Qianshan felt a mix of emotions that he could hardly express. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Chu Yang open his mouth wide and toss the Spring and Autumn Pill into the air, catching it with his mouth as if he were eating broad beans. He actually chewed it with a crunch, smacked his lips, and said, "It doesn't taste like much..."

A hint of anticipation also appeared on Shi Qianshan's face

Although the rank is low or the upgrade does not require much energy, directly advancing one rank still surprised Chu Yang! If it were merely the medicinal power of the Spring and Autumn Pill, it would be impossible to directly elevate to the first grade!

Within the dantian, the sword soul of the Nine Calamity Sword suddenly emitted a surge of excitement. Immediately, it seemed to extend an inexplicable tentacle, and then Chu Yang felt that the medicinal power flowed into the Nine Calamity Sword like rivers converging into the sea, leaving not a single drop behind

This sentence serves to test whether Meng Chaoran truly knows the true nature of Shi Qianshan

As he was contemplating, the dim sword body of the Nine Calamities Sword in his dantian absorbed the medicinal power of the elixir. The ethereal sword body trembled, emitting a faint glow. Immediately afterward, a concentrated stream of energy was expelled from the hilt, so minuscule that it was akin to a hair's breadth. Yet, Chu Yang could sense that this stream of energy contained immense power

How is this said

The true meaning of Meng Chaoran's words should be: You two have already been quite insidious and cunning... How unjust, Master, I am pure... Chu Yang shouted in his heart...

Suddenly, the Nine Calamity Sword lazily spun in the dantian, falling into silence. The emotions being conveyed were surprisingly filled with discontent, clearly expressing disdain, as if to say it did not regard this "meager" medicinal power at all

One exerts great effort, is it not all for this thing? ... Yet it has vanished right before one's eyes ...

"Oh, by the way. This Spring and Autumn Pill, has Chu Yang taken it?" Meng Chaoran smiled as he raised his hand, tossing over a small jade bottle, and said, "Qianshan just mentioned that Chu Yang's injuries need some reinforcement. Let's use this to supplement it." His smile seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm, quite meaningful...

The divine elixir inadvertently slipped from his hands, yet the one who obtained it sincerely expressed gratitude to him... He was filled with discomfort but dared not show any sign of it! At this moment, Shi Qianshan was utterly regretful in his heart, wishing he could slap himself hard: Why did you have to speak so carelessly? Why did you say that?

"I can't go out for the time being. I need to retreat for a while." Meng Chaoran's gaze sharpened as he scrutinized Chu Yang for a moment. Seeing that Chu Yang's expression remained unchanged, as if his earlier words were merely spoken without intent, he could only smile helplessly.

It was originally supposed to be mine, but now it has ended up in someone else's hands. Now this person actually wants me to protect him...

Chu Yang could clearly sense that the Nine Tribulations Sword was expressing its disdain with a human-like eye-rolling gesture This fellow is quite difficult to deal with

That remark was merely intended to create a sense of aversion in the master towards these two junior disciples, yet it backfired unexpectedly, resulting in the loss of the Spring and Autumn Elixir

Chu Yang敏感地察觉到Meng Chao Ran's fleeting smirk of sarcasm, and couldn't help but feel a bitter smile in his heart: It seems that all of Shi Qianshan's schemes and tricks are visible to my master... But why has he never intervened

Shi Qianshan's expression suddenly changed dramatically

Shi Qianshan's face suddenly flushed red, as if all the blood in his body had surged to the top of his head, nearly causing an explosion

Chuyang consumed the Spring and Autumn Pill, and immediately felt a tremendous medicinal power rising within him. In an instant, it permeated through his limbs and bones, causing his entire body's meridians to expand. A surging force rushed violently towards his dantian...

Although it is not as potent as the Spring and Autumn Dan, its purity exceeds that of countless times! Just this slight enhancement has actually elevated Chu Yang's cultivation from the peak of the third rank of Martial Apprentice to the middle of the fourth rank of Martial Apprentice

Did all these medicinal powers nourish the Nine Tribulations Sword? I haven't gained any benefits myself

This statement had an impact on Meng Chaoran akin to a magnitude 9 earthquake. A simple sentence completely shattered his plans. Once the bottleneck loosens, if one cannot make a decisive push to break through, then even if one expends double the effort next time, it may not guarantee success

Shi Qianshan opened his mouth, his face wearing a smile more difficult to bear than tears, and said: "Junior brother, you flatter me. This is a special gift from our master, truly a profound grace from him."

In the next moment, a sudden flush rose on Chu Yang's face... The effects of the medicine had already begun to take effect

The three individuals simultaneously turned their gazes towards Meng Chaoran. Tan Tan appeared anxious, Shi Qianshan was filled with a mix of apprehension and anticipation, along with a hint of greed; however, Chu Yang's gaze remained very calm

He just said he was going out, but then he said he couldn't go anymore. Such capriciousness is usually looked down upon, yet Meng Chaoran seemed to have no reservations, casually stating it. It appears that such matters are quite ordinary to him