444 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Chapter 444: Returning to the Central Immortal Realm "The person lying inside looks a lot like you, Ye Ling Long," the Ginseng Little Doll pointed at Xue Zheng inside. "Perhaps it's her mother," the Dragon Soul remarked. After circling around, the Little Tower also spoke, "She seems to be severely injured, barely holding on with a breath." Little Black added, "Awoo~" Ye Ling Long led the two forward, "This is my mother. She was fatally injured and was sealed in ice here. Little Tower, can you see if there's any elixir to save her?" Little Tower, being the artifact spirit of the Pill Tower and knowing every elixir formula in the world, was her best hope. If there was a way to save Xue Zheng, Ye Ling Long believed Little Tower would know it. After pondering over the iced coffin containing Xue Zheng for a while, Little Tower spoke, "There is indeed a way." Upon hearing this, Bai Li Ming's expression immediately turned extremely excited. The child's words hinted that there was still hope. Over the years, he had tried countless methods and sought many renowned alchemists, but all had shaken their heads, saying there was no solution upon learning of Xue Zheng's condition. Under Ye Ling Long's pressing, Little Tower explained, "There is an elixir that can save her life, called the Vital Lifeline Pill. As long as the vitality hasn't completely ceased— even if just a breath remains— it can pull her back from death." "What ingredients are needed for this Vital Lifeline Pill? I'll send people to find them right away!" Bai Li Ming asked urgently. Little Tower shook his head, "I can only tell you one crucial main ingredient. The other auxiliary herbs I cannot disclose. This main ingredient is extremely rare and is called the Life-Death Grass." "Although the auxiliary herbs are precious too, they shouldn't be too difficult to find. However, the exact formula can only be accessed once you reach the Heaven-tier alchemy level." At this point, Little Tower was visibly upset, "You have been getting lazier with your alchemy practice. How long has it been since you last practiced? You haven't even broken through to the Earth-tier alchemist level yet!" Ye Ling Long, feeling slightly guilty, touched her nose. Recently, she indeed had been quite busy and hadn't found time for alchemy practice. If she wanted to obtain the formula for the Vital Lifeline Pill, she would need to significantly improve her alchemical skills. "I have indeed been neglecting it recently. Once things settle down, I will strive to break through to the Earth-tier alchemist as soon as possible," Ye Ling Long reflected on herself deeply. Bai Li Ming: "..." Bai Li Feng: "..." At merely two hundred, she was already a profound tier alchemist, a truly exceptional talent. Across the entire Upper Immortal Domain, such achievements at her age were exceedingly rare. If this was considered neglect, what about those who only reached the profound tier at a thousand? Would that not deem them as failures? Unbeknownst to Bai Li Ming and Bai Li Feng, Ye Ling Long had only been involved with alchemy for a mere few years. Had they known, their current expressions would be entirely different. After making sure Xue Zheng was settled, Ye Ling Long and her companions left the space. Her breakthrough to an immortal monarch had caused more changes within the space, but due to the urgency of descending to the lower realm, she had not yet explored them. Having settled Xue Zheng, they departed the space. Once outside, the three immediately traveled to the nearest town. There was a branch of the Bai Li family there, equipped with a teleportation array capable of swiftly transporting them to the Central Immortal Realm. Bai Li Ming issued a command to the people of the Bai Li branch to search for clues on the Life-Death Grass. Seeing hope in his elder brother's eyes, Bai Li Feng felt sincere joy from the bottom of his heart. It seemed with the arrival of his niece, everything began moving in a positive direction. Truly, she was a blessing to the Bai Li family. After arranging everything, the trio experienced a wave of dizziness as the teleportation array brought them to the Central Immortal Realm. This was Ye Ling Long's second time using such an array, and the dizziness was less intense than before, likely because the spatial distance wasn't as vast this time. After all, the distances between the upper, middle, and lower realms were relatively close. The teleportation array in the Central Immortal Realm was located in a very concealed mountain area without Bai Li family guards. As soon as they emerged, Ye Ling Long decided to visit the Tongtian Trading Company to check on her master and Master Hai. She had been suddenly taken away to the upper realm by Bai Li Ran, and didn't know how they fared afterward. However, with Feng Li and the puppet she left behind, she estimated there shouldn't have been much danger. Still, the condition of their injuries was unknown, particularly Zou Guan Qing's. He had been forcibly demoted by a major realm, likely inflicting severe foundational damage. Exiting the mountain, they headed straight toward the headquarters of the Tongtian Trading Company. Along their journey through towns, they discovered that stories of Ye Ling Long were circulating throughout the Central Immortal Realm. One such tale involved her challenging the entire old residence of the Fire family, becoming a topic of embellishment and retelling at tea houses and taverns. Embarrassed to the point of wanting to crawl into a hole, Ye Ling Long quickly departed under the teasing gazes of Bai Li Ming and Bai Li Feng. It was utterly mortifying, and the inflated tales made her uneasy. The group's pace was swift, and they soon reached the Trading Company's headquarters. Upon entering with Bai Li Ming and Bai Li Feng, Ye Ling Long was immediately met by a familiar face— the manager who had stood up for her when the Fire Young Lady tried to capture her for mining labor on her first arrival at the Central Immortal Realm. "Miss Ye, you're back safe! I knew you would return unharmed; people like you are bound to be looked after by providence," the manager, initially startled, greeted her with a broad smile upon recognition. After exchanging a few pleasantries with him, Ye Ling Long turned to Bai Li Ming and Bai Li Feng, and the manager asked, "And who might these gentlemen be?" Being the manager of the Tongtian Trading Company implied extensive exposure and experience; he recognized at a glance that these two individuals were anything but ordinary. Their attire alone suggested they were wearing high-tier magical garments despite the simplicity of the design. "They are my father and uncle," Ye Ling Long explained briefly. She had previously introduced herself as an orphan, and now found unexpected family in the Upper Immortal Realm. "That's enough about me for now. How about my master, Master Hai, and Feng Li—how have they been? Where are they currently?" Ye Ling Long urgently inquired. The manager looked puzzled at her question, "Did you not meet Young Master Feng Li in the Upper Immortal Realm? Once he learned you had been taken there, he went there alone to find you!" Hearing this, Ye Ling Long's face changed dramatically, "What? He went to the Upper Immortal Realm to find me?" Ye Ling Long was now extremely anxious, aware that the Upper Immortal Realm was teeming with masters. Feng Li being a phoenix was at risk if anyone discovered his true form there!