bookrandom Chapter 181 The Starlight is Bright
Chapter 181 The Starlight is Bright
Pharmacist Sun slumped on the ground, his face ashen. The young man who was once humble in his eyes was now like an insurmountable mountain. Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, calmed down his excitement, turned around, faced everyone, and said loudly: "Everyone, the truth of today's incident is out, please judge for yourself!"
The crowd erupted in thunderous applause. Gao Xingchen's victory was a great relief to everyone. Not only did he expose Pharmacist Sun's conspiracy, he also proved himself with his strength and became the youngest alchemy master in the star field!
The news spread across the entire star field like wildfire, and Gao Xingchen's name spread throughout the streets and alleys. Countless people were full of curiosity and admiration for him, and some even regarded him as an idol and a goal to strive for.
Just as Gao Xingchen was enjoying the joy of victory, an unexpected person came to him.
"Master Gao, I have long heard of your great name!" A middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes and with a plump figure walked up to Gao Xingchen with a smile on his face, bowed and said, "I am Mr. Li, a wealthy businessman, and I have come to visit you today."
Gao Xingchen looked at the wealthy businessman in front of him, feeling puzzled, but he still politely replied, "Thank you, Boss Li. What can I do for you?"
Rich businessman Li laughed and said, "Master Gao, your talent in alchemy is unparalleled in the world. I admire you very much! I came here this time because I have a business to discuss with you."
"Business?" Gao Xingchen was even more confused.
"That's right, business!" The rich businessman Li's eyes sparkled with shrewdness. "Master Gao, how about this? I will invest in opening an alchemy workshop for you, and you only need to concentrate on making the alchemy. We will split the profits 50-50. What do you think?"
Gao Xingchen was moved after hearing the proposal from the wealthy businessman Li. He had always dreamed of owning his own alchemy workshop, but he had no funds. Now the proposal from the wealthy businessman Li was undoubtedly a timely help.
"Boss Li, I appreciate your kindness," Gao Xingchen said after a moment's hesitation, "but this fifty-fifty split, right..."
"Master Gao, you don't have to worry too much," said Li Fushang, who seemed to see through Gao Xingchen's concerns, with a smile, "You are an alchemist, I am only responsible for providing you with funds and venues, and the 50-50 split is already because you are a rare genius. If you are not satisfied, we can discuss it again."
Seeing that Mr. Li was so frank, Gao Xingchen stopped refusing and nodded, "Okay, then let's do as Mr. Li said, we'll split the profits 50-50!"
"Hahaha, great! That's great!" Rich businessman Li was overjoyed and immediately ordered people to prepare a banquet to celebrate with Gao Xingchen.
After three rounds of drinks, Gao Xingchen and Li Fushang reached a cooperation intention. Gao Xingchen decided to name the workshop "Xingchen Pavilion", implying that his alchemy business will shine like a star.
In the dead of night, Gao Xingchen stood in front of the window, looking at the starry sky, his heart full of expectations. He knew that his future would be bright!
At this time, in a loft not far away, Nan Li's figure was looming in the night. Her eyes always stayed on Gao Xingchen, with an indescribable smile on the corner of her mouth...
As night fell and the stars shone brightly, Gao Xingchen was immersed in the joy of victory, but he did not notice that a pair of eyes were always following him from behind. Nan Li stood on the attic, the night wind blew her long hair, the moonlight reflected her cold face, but the pair of eyes that used to be cold now showed a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
"Did you see it? I did it." Gao Xingchen murmured to the night sky, as if he was talking to someone. He didn't know that Nan Li was not far away, but he knew that there was always someone who would understand his feelings at the moment and would be proud of him.
Nan Li sighed softly. She recalled that when she first met Gao Xingchen, he was still a young man who had just started out, full of passion but no real ability. She once thought that his obsession with alchemy was just a result of his youthful recklessness, and that he would be smoothed out by reality one day. However, Gao Xingchen broke her predictions time and time again, and he proved his determination and talent with his actions.
"You've really changed." Nan Li said softly, with a hint of emotion in her tone. She recalled the arguments and misunderstandings between them because Gao Xingchen insisted on participating in the alchemy competition, and she couldn't help feeling a little guilty. She had wronged him and underestimated his ability and determination.
At this moment, Xiao Hei came to Nanli's side without knowing when. It rubbed Nanli's legs affectionately and let out a happy growl, as if it was also happy for Gao Xingchen's victory.
"You think he's great, too, right?" Nan Li touched Xiao Hei's head, a faint smile on her lips. Xiao Hei seemed to understand her question, and turned around excitedly, then looked up in the direction of Gao Xingchen, his eyes full of admiration.
Nan Li looked at Xiao Hei's lively appearance, and her heart moved, "Are you willing to stay with him and help him?"
Xiao Hei was stunned for a moment, then he nodded suddenly as if he understood something, with a determined light in his eyes. It was originally Nanli's spirit beast, and it was in tune with Nanli's mind, but at this moment, it felt Nanli's determination and understood the importance of Gao Xingchen to Nanli. It decided to stay and protect Xingchen Pavilion and Gao Xingchen's dream.
Nan Li looked at Xiao Hei's determined eyes, and her heart was filled with relief. She knew that Gao Xingchen's alchemy journey had just begun, and there was still a long way to go in the future, but he would not be alone, because he had Xiao Hei's protection and her company...
At this moment, Gao Xingchen was standing in front of the window, flipping through the memories of various elixirs in his mind. He had a grand goal in mind. He wanted to develop more and more effective elixirs so that more people could benefit from alchemy. All of this required more powerful strength and resources as support...
Starlight fell, covering the Xingchen Pavilion with a layer of silver light. Gao Xingchen stood in front of the window, replaying the methods of refining various elixirs in his mind, with a determined light in his eyes. Winning the championship was only the first step, and his goal was far more than that. He wanted to develop more and more effective elixirs so that more people could benefit from alchemy, and this required stronger strength and resources as support.
"Xingchen, what are you thinking about?" Nanli's voice sounded behind him, breaking Gao Xingchen's contemplation.
Gao Xingchen turned around and saw Nanli and Xiaohei standing at the door with a faint smile on their faces. He walked forward, took Nanli into his arms, and said softly, "I'm thinking about what path we should take in the future."
Nan Li gently pushed him away and asked, "What's wrong? Are you confused after winning the championship?"
"How could that be? I'm just thinking about how to better use alchemy to help more people." Gao Xingchen said with a smile, his eyes full of confidence and determination.
"What do you want to do?" Nan Li asked. She knew that Gao Xingchen must have some ideas in his mind.
"I plan to develop some new medicine formulas to treat some difficult and complicated diseases, so that those suffering from illness can regain their health." Gao Xingchen spoke of his plan, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"This is indeed a good idea, but developing new elixirs requires a lot of energy and resources. Are you ready?" Nanli asked. She was worried that Gao Xingchen was just acting on impulse and was not fully prepared.
"Don't worry, I've thought it through, and I will achieve my goal step by step." Gao Xingchen said in a firm tone. He knew that this road would not be smooth, but he was ready to face all challenges.
Nan Li nodded, she believed Gao Xingchen could do it. She looked at Gao Xingchen, her eyes full of trust and love.
Xiao Hei also came over and rubbed Gao Xingchen's leg with his head, seeming happy about his decision.
However, just as Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were immersed in joy and hope, an evil force was brewing in secret. After Zhao Xianzi lost the game, she was filled with resentment and resentment. She couldn't believe that she would lose to an unknown boy, and she put all the blame on Gao Xingchen.
In order to avenge the humiliation, Fairy Zhao secretly colluded with the Fire Cloud Evil God and prepared to take revenge on Gao Xingchen. The Fire Cloud Evil God is a notorious evil cultivator in the star field. He is ruthless and ruthless, and he is a person that everyone in the star field wants to kill.
"What do you want?" asked Fairy Zhao. She knew the danger of seeking the skin of a tiger, but she had been blinded by hatred.
"I want his life!" A fierce light flashed in the eyes of Huoyun Evil God. He agreed to help Fairy Zhao not only for her beauty, but more importantly, Gao Xingchen's talent aroused his greed. He wanted to obtain Gao Xingchen's alchemy skills to make himself stronger.
"Deal!" Fairy Zhao agreed without hesitation. She had lost her mind and only wanted to see Gao Xingchen pay the price.
Just as Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were celebrating their victory, a mysterious black shadow suddenly appeared outside the Xingchen Pavilion, foreshadowing the coming of a new crisis...
The atmosphere of joy had not yet completely dissipated, and a sense of oppression that a storm was about to come enveloped Xingchen Pavilion. Gao Xingchen keenly noticed something unusual, he put down the teacup in his hand and glanced out the window. Nan Li also noticed his abnormality and asked, "What's wrong?"
"There is murderous intent." Gao Xingchen said in a low voice, with a serious tone in his voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, a dark shadow appeared silently in the courtyard. The shadow made it impossible to see the person's face, only a pair of cold eyes flashing in the darkness.
"Who are you?" Gao Xingchen stepped forward and protected Nan Li behind him.
The visitor did not answer, but sneered, and a strong pressure instantly enveloped the entire Xingchen Pavilion. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li suddenly felt their breathing stagnate, and their spiritual power was not flowing smoothly.
"Fire Cloud Evil God!" Nan Li recognized the person and his expression suddenly became serious. Fire Cloud Evil God was a notorious evil cultivator in the star field. His strength was unfathomable. I didn't expect him to appear here.
"Nan Li, you really have good eyesight." Fire Cloud Evil God said sinisterly, "But today, your opponent is not me."
As soon as he finished speaking, another figure slowly walked out from behind Huoyun Evil God. When Gao Xingchen saw the person coming, his pupils suddenly shrank. It turned out to be Fairy Zhao!
"Fairy Zhao, what are you doing here?" Gao Xingchen asked in a deep voice, with a hint of anger in his tone.
"What am I here for? Of course I'm here to congratulate you, Master Gao." Fairy Zhao had a false smile on her face, but her eyes were full of resentment. "Congratulations on winning the championship and becoming the youngest master alchemist in the star field."
"You..." Gao Xingchen immediately realized that Fairy Zhao had come with ill intentions, and anger suddenly rose in his heart.
"Gao Xingchen, you have made me lose all my face. Today, I will make you pay the price a hundred times!" Fairy Zhao said gritting her teeth, her tone full of resentment and hatred.
"Are you worthy enough?" Nan Li sneered, and the long sword in his hand was unsheathed, flashing with a cold light.
"Hmph, of course I'm not enough alone, but what do you think if we add Lord Fire Cloud Evil God?" Fairy Zhao said with a proud look on her face.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's faces suddenly changed. They knew that today might not end well.
"Xingchen, be careful." Nanli said in a low voice, his eyes full of worry.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Gao Xingchen patted Nan Li's hand and gave her a reassuring look.
A great battle was about to break out, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood back to back, facing the powerful enemy in front of them. Their eyes were firm and resolute, and they had only one belief in their hearts, which was to protect each other and their hard-earned victory.
Gao Xingchen's eyes swept across the courtyard and finally landed on Xiao Hei. He waved at Xiao Hei, and Xiao Hei immediately ran to his side and rubbed his head against his legs, as if to cheer him up. Gao Xingchen squatted down and gently stroked Xiao Hei's head, with a glimmer of determination in his eyes...