"Does every human being act like you?"
If that were the case, what would be the point of their demon clan's Alchemist Guild? It might as well close down.
Bai Ran shook her head, beginning to condense a seventh-tier pill in her hand.
"Does the Second Steward know of the people from the Medicine Valley?"
Medicine Valley... The Second Steward's expression instantly turned solemn. "Why do you ask about the Medicine Valley?"
"Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill."
These five words were enough to convey her intention.
The Second Steward narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Bai Ran's face, seemingly deep in thought, his demeanor grave.
"Human child, if you are seeking the recipe for the Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill, I advise you to give up."
"Why?"
Bai Ran retracted her Vermillion Bird Divine Fire and looked at the sighing Second Steward.
The Second Steward pursed his lips, appearing hesitant. "You want the recipe for medicinal purposes?"
Bai Ran did not answer, merely looking at him.
The Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill, one of the rarest pills in the world, could cure all poisons and a thousand ailments.
It was a divine elixir capable of saving even those on the brink of death.
The Valley Master of the Medicine Valley held the recipe and had been diligently researching it for years, yet it was rumored that he had not yet managed to refine a single one.
"Do you know what the primary ingredient is among all the herbs required to refine the Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill?"
Meeting the Second Steward's gaze, Bai Ran's brow furrowed as she listened to him continue.
"The Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill is extremely potent, practically a resurrection elixir. Do you know why?"
Resurrection... Bai Ran's heart found its answer—the blood of gods and demons.
The blood of gods and demons could be incorporated into medicinal ingredients to save the deceased. This was how Luo Qianqian had been revived.
"The blood of gods and demons."
Indeed, as the Second Steward spoke, Bai Ran's expression grew serious.
The appearance of the Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill would cause great chaos in the heavens and earth, making it impossible for Bai Ran to conceal herself, no matter how hard she tried.
The entire world would know that a god-demon hybrid had appeared.
Bai Ran would become a walking feast, a delicacy coveted by all, with everyone scheming to obtain a drop of her blood.
The Medicine Valley Master's dedicated research was naturally for the purpose of healing and saving lives.
When the Three-Pattern Clear Spirit Pill appeared, people from the Medicine Valley across the four realms would emerge, hunting Bai Ran.
Who would dare to refine it? Who would dare to even attempt it?
No wonder... Bai Ran's clenched fist relaxed, and she offered the Second Steward a knowing smile.
"Do not worry, I have my own plans."
Such a stubborn human child, the Second Steward sighed helplessly. "I have warned you."
Meeting Bai Ran's resolute eyes, the Second Steward ceased his dissuasion.
"To encounter people from the Medicine Valley is not difficult. The greater the commotion, the more prominent your achievements, the better."
Currently, this human child's talent was sufficient for her to stand out and be above all others; she only needed a catalyst.
Just then, at the main entrance of the Alchemist Guild, several clan heads rushed in.
Each of them wore a panicked expression; one was even barefoot, appearing to be in urgent need of assistance.
"Doctor!"
"Quick, find a doctor to treat His Majesty the Demon Emperor!"
The attendant scratched his head in helplessness and stepped forward to greet them. "Excuse me, esteemed guests, this is the Alchemist Guild. We do not have doctors here."
As he spoke, he pointed to the shop opposite. "That is the medical clinic."
The Second Steward was stunned. He looked at Bai Ran, then at the clan heads. Such a coincidence?
The Demon Emperor was ill at this exact moment?
Xiao Zi was sick? Bai Ran's expression darkened; she was somewhat perplexed.
"Human child, can you treat illnesses?"
As soon as Bai Ran heard the Second Steward's words, she understood. Even if she couldn't, she had to pretend to. Moreover, she genuinely could.
"I can," she said, walking towards the demon clan heads.
Upon hearing that Bai Ran was a doctor, the clan heads, without a second thought, whisked her away.
The attendant's eyes widened. Where did this doctor come from?
The Second Steward laughed heartily from behind. This human child's fortune was extraordinary.
If she successfully treated His Majesty the Demon Emperor, people from the Medicine Valley would surely appear.
"Second Steward? Who is that young lady?" the attendant asked softly, unsure if she was a new alchemist.
The Second Steward replied with a smile, his eyes curving into crescents. "A person of divine miracles."
Back in the Hundred Herbs Hall, Bai Ran and Xiao Zi stared at each other.
"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor, what illness do you have?"
She smiled, looking at Xiao Zi and blinking her eyes. A terminal illness? Nearing death?
Lin Ze guiltily shuffled away from Xiao Zi.
Xiao Zi clutched his chest, his face appearing genuinely haggard. "Quick, examine this Emperor. This chest of mine aches intermittently."
"I cannot sleep at night and cannot eat peacefully. Am I nearing death?"
Such an over-the-top performance... Bai Ran found it incredibly embarrassing, yet these dim-witted clan heads believed it completely.
"Young lady, if you are not skilled in medicine, we have also invited another doctor."
Bai Ran turned to look. Several clan heads had indeed invited a woman wearing a bamboo hat, her face obscured, making it impossible to discern her features.
Upon seeing a real doctor, Xiao Zi's heart truly felt a pang of pain.
What could be done? If the doctor examined him, wouldn't the charade be exposed?
"An alchemist dares to treat illnesses indiscriminately? Are you not afraid she will overreach and harm His Majesty the Demon Emperor?"
A cold, sharp female voice that made Bai Ran uncomfortable.
At this moment, several clan heads seemed to recognize Bai Ran.
"Hey? Doesn't this young lady look familiar?"
"It's her! It's the human woman standing beside His Majesty the Demon Emperor!"
"She's the human His Majesty the Demon Emperor brought back!"
One word after another, the doctor looked down on Bai Ran even more.
"A human woman?" she said with a cold laugh. "Then you absolutely cannot be allowed near His Majesty the Demon Emperor."
"Who knows if you deliberately harmed His Majesty the Demon Emperor's illness?"
Bai Ran suddenly felt a headache. Why were there such peculiar species everywhere she went?
After the female doctor's honeyed words, the clan heads became somewhat fearful.
Did this human woman truly harm him? Did she poison His Majesty the Demon Emperor?
But besides her, who else would harm the Emperor of their race?
This human woman was in close proximity to His Majesty the Demon Emperor; it was natural to suspect malicious intent.
Xiao Zi could not bear to watch and rubbed his temples before speaking, "First come, first served. Little one, you first."
Under the tense gazes of everyone, she walked towards the high platform.
Bai Ran approached and felt his pulse, her expression indifferent.
"You are indeed nearing death."
Xiao Zi's face turned several shades paler, his body swaying precariously, appearing genuinely critically ill.
But the next moment, something round and plump was pressed into his hand.
Before he could even examine it, the object melted in his palm, as if it were a mere illusion.
"What did you put into His Majesty the Demon Emperor!"
The female doctor's eyes were sharp; she immediately noticed Bai Ran's small action.
Xiao Zi knitted his brows. This female doctor was truly disrespecting him.