Within the alchemy chamber, two flawless bodies were revealed, bathed in the glow of multicolored divine light.
These two bodies currently lacked distinct gender characteristics. They would transform based on the state of the divine soul integrated into them, gradually forming bodies that matched the soul.
Xin Ci's face was slightly pale, fine sweat still clinging to his forehead, but a smile adorned his lips as he joyfully said, "Elder Han, Qingqing, why don't you try out these two bodies first."
Elder Han heard this and nodded.
His divine soul transformed into a stream of light and entered one of the bodies.
A dazzling light erupted from this body, and then the body gradually changed, slowly taking the form of a handsome and dashing young man.
His features gradually resembled the divine soul state of Elder Han, the only difference being that he was much younger.
He had now returned to his peak, his true essence realm re-attaining the level of peak Holy Emperor.
Feeling the formidable power and extraordinary nature of this body, Elder Han couldn't help but sigh, "What a good body this is."
"Uh... Elder Han, shouldn't you put on some clothes before you marvel at it? Qingqing is still here."
Xin Ci saw that Elder Han was completely naked after regaining his body. He quickly shielded the divine soul state of Mu Qingqing with his own body and took a black robe from his spatial ring to hand to Elder Han.
Prompted by Xin Ci, Elder Han finally noticed his nakedness. A wave of embarrassment washed over his old face, and he immediately put on the black robe.
Seeing that Elder Han had regained his physical form, Xin Ci was also in a good mood.
He then turned to look at Mu Qingqing and found that she hadn't immediately fused with the remaining body like Elder Han.
Xin Ci assumed Mu Qingqing was hesitant because she might end up naked like Elder Han after fusing with the body.
With this thought, Xin Ci said to Mu Qingqing, "Don't worry, Elder Han and I will leave the alchemy chamber soon, so you can fuse with this body freely without any concerns."
"You brat, why don't I get the same treatment as the little girl?" Elder Han glared at Xin Ci displeasedly.
Xin Ci chuckled awkwardly and rubbed his head, saying, "I just didn't anticipate this situation earlier."
"Never mind, you also refined this body for me, so I won't hold it against you," Elder Han waved his hand and said.
While the two were talking, Mu Qingqing was still observing the body, not rushing to fuse.
This was because when she transmigrated to this world, the system had told her that she did not belong to this plane.
Therefore, nothing in this world could contain her soul.
For Mu Qingqing to have a body, she would need to cultivate the Myriad Forms Star Wheel Sutra to the eighth level to possess her own body.
So Mu Qingqing said, "No need. It's not that I'm worried about the situation you mentioned. It's just that my divine soul is rather special, and this body probably cannot bear my soul."
"There's such a thing? That's unlikely, little girl. I'm fine, so you can rest assured," Elder Han said.
"Yes, Qingqing, this body was specially refined for you. Please give it a try," Xin Ci and Elder Han both urged Mu Qingqing to try.
Mu Qingqing shook her head helplessly and decided to prove it with her actions.
Mu Qingqing, in her divine soul state, approached the remaining body.
Just as she reached out to touch the body, an irresistible force separated Mu Qingqing from the body.
This force not only annihilated the body but also forcibly sent Mu Qingqing back to her consciousness space.
This unexpected turn of events left Xin Ci and Elder Han in disbelief.
How could this happen?!
Xin Ci, worried that Mu Qingqing might have been injured by that force, anxiously called out in his mind, "Qingqing, how are you? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
Mu Qingqing, in her consciousness space, had a pale face and a pained expression.
Hearing Mu Qingqing's weak voice, Xin Ci clearly didn't believe she was unharmed and grew even more worried.
Why did this happen?
This shouldn't be happening. This body could contain Elder Han's soul, so why couldn't it contain Qingqing's?!
Xin Ci was unwilling to accept this. He had always believed that as long as he refined a body.
Mu Qingqing could truly appear before him. However, in the end, all his efforts were in vain, leaving him somewhat disappointed and dispirited.
"Xin Ci, don't be too anxious. Mu Qingqing's divine soul might indeed be special as she said."
"Perhaps the body you refined is too low-level for Mu Qingqing's divine soul and cannot match it. When you can refine an Emperor-grade body, let her try again," Elder Han said, comforting Xin Ci, knowing his current feelings.
"Mmm," Xin Ci nodded, his expression dimming slightly.
Mu Qingqing, in her consciousness space, also wanted to explain her situation, but her soul had been weakened by the impact of that force.
She could only recuperate in her consciousness space for a while. Once her divine soul recovered, she would explain everything to Xin Ci and the others.
Xin Ci did not give up completely. He soon perked up, resolving in his heart, "Since refining a body won't work, I will definitely find other ways to provide Qingqing with a higher-grade body."
Following that, Xin Ci stayed in the alchemy chamber and refined some pills.
He only emerged ten days later.
Just as Xin Ci was about to stretch his limbs, he discovered Luo Ningshuang standing outside the door.
This surprised him slightly.
Senior Sister Luo, why is she here in front of the alchemy chamber?
She usually appears in the mission hall or is out on assassination missions.
And judging by her appearance, she seemed to have been waiting here for a long time.
Xin Ci, seeing this Senior Sister Luo Ningshuang for the first time within the Asura Hall, politely asked, "Greetings, Senior Sister Luo. Are you here to use the alchemy chamber?"
"No, I'm here to find you," Luo Ningshuang said indifferently.
Xin Ci couldn't help but feel a bit perplexed, "Senior Sister Luo, what is it you need me for?"
Luo Ningshuang didn't beat around the bush. She took out several mission scrolls from her spatial ring and got straight to the point, "Junior Sister Mu, I'd like to invite you to complete this mission with me."
Xin Ci blinked, took the mission scrolls from Luo Ningshuang, and carefully examined their contents.
It seemed to be a commission from a certain country on the border of the Central Continent, aimed at eliminating a Saint-tier冥神 (Ming Shen - Underworld God/Demon).
This Ming Shen had apparently caused significant trouble for that country's region, with surrounding countries wiped out. The country issuing the commission feared attracting the attention of this Ming Shen and thus sought help from the Killing Heart Holy Court.
This was a 'xiao' level mission, and Xin Ci quickly understood why Luo Ningshuang had sought him out.
Perhaps she had learned from the mission hall that he had completed a 'xiao' level mission and had come to invite him to undertake another one together.
He had to admit, this Senior Sister Luo was truly a mission fanatic.
Because Xin Ci noticed that beneath this 'xiao' level mission scroll were over a dozen 'you' level mission scrolls.