I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 207 - 205: Xi Yuan Tournament (Part 31)

After Li Xing finished speaking, Chu Yunyi lowered his gaze in thought. A moment later, he spoke:

"Your plan is theoretically feasible, but in practical terms, there are quite a few challenges. For example, how do we simultaneously stick to all the Ant Generals’ antennae within the circle?"

Li Xing: "I’ve calculated it. The number of Ant Generals within the circle won’t exceed six at most, and there are eight of us. Dividing the work among us should be enough."

Jiang Yuesheng frowned: "You want us to split into six groups to approach the Ant Generals? That’s too difficult!"

Jiang Yuesheng had seen, an hour ago, how Impossible Submission was trapped by the ant swarm, finding each step forward extremely challenging. Asking them to break through the swarm in six directions to reach the Ant Generals seemed like a mission impossible.

Ye Qingting didn’t want to undermine Li Xing in front of outsiders, but he had to admit the feasibility of the plan was low.

"If we clearly express our intent to approach the Ant Generals, those clever ones will become alert. If they move even slightly, all our efforts will be in vain."

Jiang Yuesheng and Chu Yunyi both nodded in agreement; this was indeed a thorny problem.

Li Xing surprised them all: "No, we’ll fly and throw the elixir from the air."

Everyone was shocked. From the air?

Jiang Yuesheng: "How do we split forces in the air? Yunyi doesn’t know the Clone Technique!"

Li Xing, with a prideful expression, looked over Jiang Yuesheng: "Who said only Brother Chu can fly? Our Impossible Submission team can do it too!"

Seeing Jiang Yuesheng’s incredulous look, Li Xing chuckled and raised her voice: "Xiao Ming, do you know the Wind Rolling Dust Formation?"

Qi Ming’s voice floated in from the cave entrance: "I do! But I can’t fly for too long or carry too many people."

"If you only carry one person, can you last for twenty minutes?"

"Not just twenty, more!"

Li Xing nodded in satisfaction and smiled at Jiang Yuesheng: "See?"

Jiang Yuesheng was still puzzled: "See what? Isn’t this still not enough?"

Li Xing then turned to Chu Yunyi and asked: "Did you bring your Free and Easy Fan?"

Chu Yunyi nodded.

"Can you control both the Wind Rolling Dust Formation and your Free and Easy Fan for flight?"

Chu Yunyi considered for a moment, then replied: "I can."

Li Xing clapped her hands together and declared loudly: "Then it’s settled! Captain Ye, Qi Ming, I’ll fly, along with Brother Chu and his Free and Easy Fan. That makes five who can fly. If An Qing, who’s resourceful, can use the advanced martial art Golden Winged Roc with the Golden Elemental Spirit, that makes a perfect six ways!"

Ye Qingting quickly stopped her and spoke with difficulty: "Ah Xing, the advanced martial art for the Ice Elemental Spirit, Ice Wings, can indeed allow for short-distance flight, but... I haven’t fully mastered it yet..."

"Can you lift your feet off the ground?"

Ye Qingting nodded: "I can."

"Being able to lift off is enough! Better than some who can’t fly at all. They’re not ashamed, so why should you look down on yourself?"

Jiang Yuesheng: That rude woman is really hurtful!

Jiang Yuesheng knew Li Xing was mocking him, but he had no way to refute. His Elemental Power had form but no substance and couldn’t form wings to lift his body like Ice and Golden Elemental Spirits could. But Li Xing was also a Fire Elemental Spirit; why only pick on him?

"How do you fly?"

"I know talisman arts too. I can use the Wind Rolling Dust Formation, and although I’m not as fast as Brother Chu, it’s enough to throw the elixir. Before the first match, Qingting told you all, I’m a talent who masters three skills together. Did you think he was boasting?"

Jiang Yuesheng: Geez, she always has to show off.

No matter how much Jiang Yuesheng sulked, Li Xing didn’t care. She lowered her head and started calculating with her fingers:

"Let me talk about the groups! Brother Chu will be the busiest, controlling the talisman array and the Free and Easy Fan. So, he’ll partner with Sister Lin, as her light weight will be less of a burden when airborne."

"The Free and Easy Fan carrying Jiang Yuesheng counts as one group. The Golden Winged Roc is an advanced martial art, so An Qing can barely lift off alone, but he’ll count as one group too."

"Cui Tianxiao, being the Divine Archer, will be the main force in throwing the elixirs, pairing with Xiao Ming. Captain Qingting and I each form solo groups."

"If within a kilometer, there are fewer than six Ant Generals, we’ll prioritize the talisman master groups over the martial master groups in throwing the elixir. How does everyone feel about that?"

Jiang Yuesheng and Ye Qingting had no objections. After a brief consideration, Chu Yunyi spoke: "I should be the best at controlling the Flying Talisman Formation among us. Therefore, I should be paired with the Divine Archer for the optimal effect."

Li Xing’s grouping was very clear-cut, which made Chu Yunyi a bit uneasy.

Li Xing looked at Ye Qingting, who thought for a moment and then nodded.

"Alright, then Brother Chu will partner with Ah Xiao, and Xiao Ming will pair with Sister Lin. The rest of the groupings remain unchanged." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Jiang Yuesheng: "The groupings are agreed upon, but what about the elixirs? How long will it take you to make them?"

"Crafting takes time; these elixirs are crucial for our escape, and I have to be careful. You’ll need to give me more time."

Jiang Yuesheng nodded: "Understood, but it can’t take too long. Without food, water, or Energy Stones to replenish our Primordial Spirit, we can only last two more days."

"It won’t take that long. Just give me two hours."

Jiang Yuesheng: "..." Geez, this person never misses a chance to show off!

"Also, let me make this clear: I’ll definitely make the elixirs, but since they are new, I’m not entirely sure about their effects. If they fail, please don’t blame me; at worst, we accompany you in defeat."

After exchanging glances, Chu Yunyi and Jiang Yuesheng nodded. Ye Qingting lowered his eyes, his gaze flickering.

Once the battle plan was arranged, Li Xing took out the Shennong Cauldron to begin Alchemy. The others relayed the plan to their teammates, then each took on their respective roles, continuing to defend the cave.

Li Xing pulled out Spirit Plants from her Spiritual Pendant, and from the corner of her eye, she noticed Chu Yunyi sitting not far from her.

Li Xing wondered: "Brother Chu, aren’t you going to guard the cave?"

Chu Yunyi elegantly straightened the hem of his Battle Armor and replied coolly: "The cave is safe for now. I’ll just watch you refine the elixir. I hope you don’t mind, Ah Xing?"

"If I say I mind, will you leave?"

Chu Yunyi smiled: "No."

Li Xing shrugged: "Then what’s the point of asking? Watch if you want. But Brother Chu, doing this might make me feel you don’t trust me."

Gazed at by Li Xing’s clear, water-like eyes, Chu Yunyi’s gaze didn’t waver at all. He frankly met her eyes, making Li Xing a bit embarrassed instead.

"Brother Chu, you don’t understand pharmacy; if I wanted to pull any tricks, could you tell?"

"That’s true." Chu Yunyi was quite persuadable; he called Lin Caier over to watch with him.

Li Xing was speechless, then she began processing the herbs, immersing herself in Alchemy, and soon entered a realm of selflessness, completely oblivious to the gazes of Chu and Lin.