After transmigrating, I cultivated immortality by smelling the scent.

Chapter 220 Entering Lingmiao Mountain

Fish Tail Alley is not far from the entrance to Lingmiao Mountain. In a short while, Ye Xiaobai arrived at the entrance of the mountain gate.

The entrance was simple, just a simple white marble stone gate, no more than three zhang high.

Above the stone gate, the three large characters "Lingmiao Mountain" are written in a flowing, dragon-like style.

There were two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators standing at the mountain gate, whose cultivation level was indeed far superior to that of the gatekeepers of other sects.

"Fellow Daoist, the area ahead is the headquarters of the Alchemist Alliance, a highly sensitive location. Those who are not affiliated with the Alchemist Alliance are not permitted to approach!"

Ye Xiaobai had just reached the mountain gate when he was scolded by the gatekeeper.

"I am Ye Xiaobai, the honorary elder of the Alchemist Alliance, and I am no stranger!" Ye Xiaobai said, directly tossing out his identity token.

The gatekeeper took the token, carefully examined it, and after confirming there were no problems, returned it to Ye Xiaobai, then respectfully said, "So it's Honorary Elder Ye! Welcome, welcome!"

"With the Pill Tower about to open soon, many people are trying to sneak in unnoticed. Elder Ye, please forgive them!"

"It's okay, I understand."

Subsequently, one of the gatekeepers led Ye Xiaobai directly into Lingmiao Mountain.

Upon entering the mountain gate, the first thing that catches the eye is a towering pagoda that reaches into the clouds atop a distant mountain peak.

Then came the overwhelming scents of various spiritual herbs and countless medicinal pills.

The air is filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers, like a paradise on earth, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.

Every now and then, a group of spirit peaks would fly past, buzzing as they passed, or a few colorful butterflies would flutter among the unknown flowers and plants.

The peaceful scene filled Ye Xiaobai with a myriad of emotions.

As expected of Lingmiao Mountain, it truly is a blessed land of extraordinary beauty and spiritual energy.

Soon, Ye Xiaobai was taken to a resting area. The event had not yet started, so they arranged for him to rest here and wait for further instructions.

Along the way, he encountered quite a few unfamiliar alchemists, most of whom had a cold and aloof demeanor. Occasionally, some of them would nod and show friendliness when they saw Ye Xiaobai.

After all, most of the people who come here are newly recruited outstanding alchemists from the Alchemist Alliance.

It can be said that most of them are the pride of their respective regions, and they are also exceptionally talented in alchemy.

After a night's rest and adjustment, Ye Xiaobai was in a good mood, having shaken off the fatigue of refining pills for many days. So he went out for a stroll.

As soon as I stepped outside, gazing at the beautiful mountain scenery before me, I felt instantly refreshed and filled with a thousand words, only regretting that I hadn't read enough books.

The same blessed land, my own sect's White Tiger Mountain, with its craggy rocks, possesses a wild beauty.

The Lingmiao Mountain before us has winding mountain roads and exotic flowers and plants everywhere, giving it a unique and tranquil beauty.

Just as Ye Xiaobai was admiring the beautiful scenery of Lingmiao Mountain, an unpleasant yet familiar smell appeared, mixed with a hint of sourness and arrogance.

"What a coincidence! Isn't this Elder Ye Xiaobai, the honorary elder of our Alchemist Alliance? Who arranged for our Elder Ye to be in such a remote location?"

A young man greeted Ye Xiaobai warmly, not forgetting to scold his companion as he spoke. The newcomer was none other than Liu Dansheng, the alchemy genius who had appeared at the previous alchemy competition.

Without even seeing his face clearly, Ye Xiaobai guessed that the person who came was Liu Dansheng.

After Liu Dansheng reprimanded him, his companion quickly replied, "There are many people and things going on lately, so it's understandable that some oversights might occur. Elder Ye shouldn't mind!"

"It's alright, we cultivators don't care about such external things!" Ye Xiaobai said calmly.

"As expected of Elder Ye, the Pill Tower will open in two days. However, those who are on the list will need to pass a special alchemy test at that time!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Liu!"

"You're welcome. We're all from the alliance, so it'll be a good opportunity to spar with Elder Ye!"

"I lost to Elder Ye in the alchemy competition back then. All these years have passed, and I am no longer the inexperienced alchemist I was back then!"

"Elder Ye, you should prepare well. It would be embarrassing if you failed the test and lost your qualification to enter the Pill Tower for cultivation!"

"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Liu, but I am not the same person I was back then!"

"That's good. Elder Ye, see you in two days. I'll get back to work now!"

Liu Dansheng quickly walked away, still silently thinking to himself, "Ye Xiaobai, you're definitely going to lose this time!"

With his pleasant trip interrupted, Ye Xiaobai lost interest and returned to his lodgings.

Just as Ye Xiaobai closed his eyes to meditate and cultivate, the familiar glow of rosy clouds and the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms burst through the door, and Ye Xiaobai immediately realized that Liu Rumei had arrived.

"You know what, I've been so busy lately that I'm completely overwhelmed. It's not like the Pill Tower is opening, but all the pill masters from the surrounding countries have rushed over, and there are even some who aren't qualified hoping to enter the Pill Tower to cultivate!"

Liu Rumei couldn't help but complain. After speaking, she glanced at the empty teacup on the table, and Ye Xiaobai quickly poured her a cup of spiritual tea.

Liu Rumei picked up her teacup and began to slowly sip the tea, nodding in praise from time to time.

Ye Xiaobai was immediately puzzled. This was just ordinary spiritual tea served to guests at Lingmiao Mountain. Was it really that delicious?

Ye Xiaobai also took a sip, and it was indeed of higher quality than the spiritual tea he had drunk before. However, the spiritual tea that Liu Rumei usually drank was probably of even higher quality than this.

Ignoring these thoughts, Ye Xiaobai asked curiously, "Fairy Liu said that even people who aren't qualified to enter the Pill Tower are coming to join in the fun. What's going on?"

"You don't know this, but cultivating in the Pill Tower not only allows you to comprehend alchemy techniques, but also enhances the strength of your divine sense!"

"Those who are not qualified are those who don't care about alchemy techniques, but only want to enhance their spiritual sense. The strength of spiritual sense is related to the strength when advancing to the Nascent Soul stage!"

"Even if I don't advance to the Nascent Soul stage in the future, my combat ability will be enhanced once my divine sense becomes stronger!"

"Therefore, many people are scrambling to get into the Pill Tower for cultivation!"

"With such great benefits, what is the price?" Ye Xiaobai asked.

"The price, of course, is an enormous amount of spirit stones in exchange for a qualification to enter the Pill Tower!"

"Then I can save a lot of spirit stones!" Ye Xiaobai joked.

"However, why did Liu Dansheng say that I still need to take an assessment before I can enter?" Ye Xiaobai asked quickly, recalling Liu Dansheng's previous words.

"Normally, honorary elders like you wouldn't need to take the assessment, but this time the higher-ups of the Alchemist Alliance are considering restricting those who want to take advantage of the situation from entering, and have strengthened the assessment process!"

"Oh I see!"

Ye Xiaobai then understood the general situation.

"By the way, why did your father, who was doing such a good job as the president, decide to step down?" Ye Xiaobai asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Liu Rumei's previously lively expression vanished, and she fell silent. After a moment, she slowly spoke, "Alas, my father was refining pills for a friend when he was ambushed by villains!"

"My father fought desperately to escape death and survive, but his cultivation level dropped from the Nascent Soul stage to the late Core Formation stage."

"Upon learning that their father's strength had waned, those in the Alchemist Alliance who had disagreed with him immediately demanded that he resign from his position as president!"

"However, Father requires that the winner of an alchemy competition be chosen from among the younger generation to become the new president!"

"As everyone knows, I am one of the top alchemists among the younger generation in the Alchemist Alliance. In terms of alchemy, I have a very good chance of inheriting the position of president!"

"How is Chairman Liu doing now?"

"The situation is alright! It's just that my strength isn't what it used to be, and my alchemy skills are also limited by my cultivation level!"

"Has the murderer been found?"

"No, the murderer succeeded by using a pre-arranged seventh-order killing formation!"

"Aren't there any other clues?"

"There really aren't any useful clues!"

"Could it be that the president offended someone?" Ye Xiaobai asked.

"That's really hard to say..."