Chapter 90: Stealing herbs. "Here we are, right here." Xiao Chong stopped in front of a seemingly ordinary stone house. He reached out and gently touched the wall. A complex rune gradually appeared. With a slight click, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a faint light. Zi Yan's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to pull Xiao Chong's hand and walk into the secret room. In the secret room, various bottles are neatly arranged, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance that refreshes people. "Wow, so many pills! Brother Xiao Chong, we're rich!" Zi Yan excitedly walked back and forth, opening each bottle curiously and taking a smell. "Zi Yan, don't move. We are here to find the elixir that can help you break through the bottleneck, not to play around." Although Xiao Chong's tone was stern, his eyes were still gentle. He began to carefully screen, and with his rich knowledge of pharmacology, he finally picked out a pill with a warm and lustrous luster. "This 'Lingqiao Pill' is most suitable for your current condition. It can help you widen your meridians and speed up the absorption of spiritual energy." Xiao Chong handed over the pill and reminded, "Remember, you must concentrate and calm your mind before taking it, otherwise the drug will backfire and the consequences will be disastrous." Zi Yan nodded solemnly, took the pill carefully, closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing according to Xiao Chong's instructions, and slowly put the pill into her mouth. After a moment, a warm current rose from her dantian, flowing through her limbs and bones, causing her to involuntarily let out a very comfortable moan.
"How do you feel?" Xiao Chong asked with concern. Zi Yan opened her eyes, her face filled with an unprecedented glow: "It's amazing, I can feel the spiritual energy in my body is more active, Brother Xiao Chong, thank you!" At this moment, there was a slight noise outside the door. The two looked at each other, thinking something was wrong. Zi Yan grabbed Xiao Chong's clothes and said hurriedly: "Oh no, someone is coming! Let's go!" Xiao Chong quickly restored everything to its original state, and took Zi Yan away along the secret path they came from, leaving behind a room filled with the scent of medicine and an unfinished story. "Brother Xiao Chong, it was a close call just now. If we had been discovered..." Zi Yan was still panting, but there was a barely perceptible excitement in her voice. Xiao Chong smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "Don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen. But don't be so reckless next time." "Okay, I understand. Hey, tell me, how many secrets does Canaan College have that we haven't explored yet?" Zi Yan looked up at the starry sky, her eyes flashing with desire for the unknown. Xiao Chong stroked his chin gently, his eyes deep, as if he could see through the long river of history, and said slowly: "Canaan College has a long history and profound heritage. Its secrets are as numerous as the stars, and each one contains endless wisdom and power. What you know now is just the tip of the iceberg. But..." He changed the subject and a mysterious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "It's okay to tell you. In the deepest part of the Canaan Library, it is said that there is an ancient book hidden. It records the cultivation methods of the powerful in ancient times, which is enough to make people ascend to heaven in one step." Zi Yan's eyes suddenly lit up, her hands clenched into fists, her excitement evident: "Really? Then when are we going to explore?" "Don't worry, that book is not that easy to get." Xiao Chong waved his hand, a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes. "If you want to get your hands on that inheritance, you must pass the Canaan Trial to prove that you are qualified. Moreover, it is said that the one guarding that book is a being that even I dare not easily provoke now." Zi Yan pouted, looking a little unconvinced: "Humph, in the end you still look down on me. Don't worry, one day I will make you look at me in a new light!" Under the moonlight, the two people's shadows were elongated, and the atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious. Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence. A student came running over in a panic, shouting with an unstable breath: "Oh no, something happened in the library!" Xiao Chong frowned and immediately said seriously: "What happened? Tell me in detail." "Yes... a huge light and shadow appeared in the library. The entire outer courtyard could feel an ancient and powerful wave. Many elders rushed over!"
The student said breathlessly. Zi Yan heard this, her eyes flickered, and she grabbed Xiao Chong's arm: "What are you waiting for? Let's go and take a look!" Xiao Chong nodded, and the two of them moved, turning into two streams of light and heading straight for the library. On the way, Zi Yan couldn't help but ask: "What do you think that light and shadow could be? Could it be related to that ancient book?" "It's very likely." Xiao Chong murmured, "The secret of Canaan is far more complicated than we imagined. This incident may be an opportunity to unveil its mystery." A moment later, the two arrived at the library, where they saw many people, including students and elders gathered and talking. In the center of the library, a brightly lit portal appeared out of nowhere, and an ancient and time-honored atmosphere emanated from inside the portal, causing everyone to marvel at it. "This...where does this door lead to?" Zi Yan was stunned. Xiao Chong's eyes were bright and his tone was firm: "No matter where it leads to, since it has appeared, we can't miss it. The secret of Canaan College may be hidden behind that door." Just as everyone was hesitating, Xiao Chong strode forward, and Zi Yan followed closely behind him, stepping into the light. Inside the door was a vast void with countless stars circulating, and an irresistible force guiding them forward. Zi Yan looked up at the brilliant starry sky, her eyes sparkling with childlike curiosity and wonder. "Brother Chong, where exactly is this place? Why are there so many stars, as if they are within reach?" Her voice echoed in the void with a hint of disbelief. Xiao Chong frowned slightly and looked around. The scene here was beyond his understanding. "I don't know either. Canaan College has tens of thousands of books, but it never mentions this place. But since we are here, we might as well make the best of it. We may be able to find clues here." His words revealed an indomitable will, and that determination seemed to be able to penetrate the stars and give Zi Yan confidence. They stepped into the void, and every step seemed to cross the endless universe. The stars slowly circulated under their feet, forming magnificent pictures. Suddenly, a meteor streaked across the sky and fell towards them, but when it was about to hit the two of them, it turned into a beam of light, revealing the image of an old man holding a star map. "Welcome to the realm of stars, young traveler." The old man's voice was ancient and distant, as if it came from the end of time. "I am the guardian of this realm. The fact that you can reach here proves that you have an indissoluble bond with the stars." Zi Yan's eyes widened in surprise. "Is this really Grandpa Xingxing? Can you tell us how to get back to Canaan College?" Her directness made Chaos smile gently. (End of this chapter)
