The guild leader stroked his beard so hard that a clump came off. How much?
Five hundred thousand?
"Alright! Five hundred thousand it is!" the guild leader slapped his thigh and shouted, his heart bleeding.
One hundred thousand spirit stones were the Alchemist Guild's income for five years!
But the guild leader had no other choice now and could only grit his teeth and agree.
Bai Ran smiled, "Guild leader is indeed a sensible person."
After seeing off the guild leader, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot, she sent a letter to Mu Zikun.
The Azure Dragon Kingdom was about to change.
Before the emperor could officially make a move against the Alchemist Guild, Mu Zikun took action.
As expected of him, in just three days, everyone in the court had defected to his side.
Naturally, Mu Zikun ascended the throne and was crowned emperor of the country.
The original emperor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom was confined in a small courtyard surrounded by a lake on the outskirts of the Azure Dragon Kingdom.
Guards, three layers deep, kept a close watch, keeping him under house arrest.
"Today is the new emperor's enthronement!"
"The emperor treats the people very well; this is truly what the people desired."
The common people praised the new emperor, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
At this moment, Mu Zikun sat opposite Bai Ran, looking dejected.
Qin Mubai, Fang Tianhui, and Wu Zhuo sat quietly to the side, too nervous to move.
"I feel the poison acting up," Mu Zikun said in despair.
Bai Ran smiled at him. Poison acting up?
What poison?
"Extend your hand," she said.
Bai Ran felt his pulse, but her eyes were fixed on Wu Zhuo, whose dark circles were almost touching the ground.
"Pay attention to rest, and do not overexert yourself; it will harm your body and kidneys."
Qin Mubai and Fang Tianhui listened, utterly bewildered.
Wu Zhuo's face instantly turned red, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.
Even Mu Zikun covered his face in shame, unsure how to respond.
"I..."
"I will pay attention..."
"You scared me to death; I thought His Majesty was really poisoned," Qin Mubai said, clutching his chest.
Seeing the two of them, it was clear what was happening.
"Really poisoned?" Wu Zhuo suddenly grasped the key point.
"That's right, Sister Bai never poisoned you," Fang Tianhui explained, glancing at the two with excitement.
Mu Zikun looked at Bai Ran in confusion.
"What about that pill?"
Bai Ran flicked her finger, and another pill flew into his mouth.
"Just an ordinary Qi Gathering Pill."
The pill, which melted in his mouth just like before, with a similar taste, made Mu Zikun smile.
"So you're not as terrifying as the rumors say."
Wu Zhuo nodded vigorously in agreement.
"You too," Bai Ran said.
The two were silenced, all thanks to the damnable Mu Qingdai.
However, the rumor of Mu Zikun's cruelty had been dispelled with Mu Qingdai's death.
Instead, news of the new emperor's care for the people and his upright character spread.
"Do you need spirit stones?" Mu Zikun asked.
The consultation fee last time was a spirit stone mine.
"I did, but now I have enough," Bai Ran said, sensing the White Tiger egg in her space swaying energetically.
"Are you leaving?" Wu Zhuo couldn't help but ask.
She came to the Azure Dragon Kingdom for spirit stones. Now that she had enough, she might be leaving.
Bai Ran nodded, "I will leave tomorrow."
There was also the Alchemist Guild. Elder Liu's injuries had almost healed, so it was time to say goodbye and collect her payment.
"Um..." Wu Zhuo blinked at Bai Ran, looking hesitant.
"Can we see your true strength and appearance?"
The rumored madwoman wore a red dress, possessed unparalleled beauty, and had ruthless methods.
He had always been curious about what kind of person could have such a reputation.
Mu Zikun also looked at her with curiosity. Come to think of it, he didn't even know what she looked like.
"Hehe, don't be scared," Qin Mubai said confidently, crossing his arms and looking at the two with pride.
Hearing this, Bai Ran swallowed a pill.
Her appearance began to change, and the mouths of the two widened further.
A divine being descended to earth!
How could there be such a beautiful woman in this world?
Her lustrous black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her enchanting eyes were captivating, her nose was delicate and refined, and her cheeks were slightly flushed. Her lips were like cherries dripping with water.
Her oval face was as luminous as jade, her skin as white as ice and snow. Her figure was slender and graceful, a vision of unparalleled beauty.
As the two stared in stunned silence, an overwhelming spiritual pressure erupted.
The stunning woman propped her chin on her hand, looking at them. Her innate regal aura made the two unable to breathe.
Every movement they made seemed to be under tight control, making them feel as insignificant as ants.
In just an instant, both their backs were drenched in cold sweat.
Bai Ran retracted her spiritual pressure and smiled faintly.
If they hadn't personally experienced that terrifying power, the two might have believed that the person before them was as harmless as she appeared.
"So strong..." Wu Zhuo swallowed.
Mu Zikun nodded. It was fortunate he hadn't made an enemy of her.
Bai Ran was stunningly beautiful, but even if they were given a hundred chances, neither would dare to look at her any longer.
After bidding farewell to the two, Bai Ran disguised herself again, and the three of them went to the Alchemist Guild.
"Here, this ring contains five hundred thousand spirit stones," the guild leader said with a smile, handing the ring to Bai Ran.
"Little girl, you're leaving!" Elder Liu, wrapped in bandages, rushed in front of Bai Ran.
His heart ached! Such a promising talent! And not from their country!
Should he secretly talk to the Vermillion Bird Kingdom's emperor and try to recruit her?
The guild leader tapped his head. "Don't even think about it; I asked about it earlier."
But the letter he received was filled with anger, telling him not to even consider it!
It was evident that the Vermillion Bird Kingdom's emperor was keeping a very close eye on her.
"There's no need to return the registered alchemist badge. If you ever come back, the guild's doors will always be open to you."
The guild leader stroked his beard and looked at Bai Ran with a smile.
Bai Ran accepted.
The two reluctantly watched the three depart.
"Bai Ran, where are we going next?" Qin Mubai asked.
Bai Ran gazed at the azure sky. "The Black Tortoise Kingdom."
"The Black Tortoise Kingdom!"
The country known as the cultivators' hell?
It was said that the most famous thing in the Black Tortoise Kingdom was the underground arena, where anyone could fight.
Every victory brought generous rewards, but terrifyingly, within the arena, life and death were not guaranteed.
Whether it was royalty or children of wealthy families, once they entered the arena, their lives were no longer their own.
They were actually going to the Black Tortoise Kingdom!
"It's time for some real combat," Bai Ran said to the two, a cryptic smile playing on her lips.
Seeing Bai Ran smiling, the two couldn't help but tremble, sweat beading on their foreheads.
It was over. She was going to train them to death, weren't she?