At this moment, Master Danyang completely ignored what Leo Blaze was thinking. He was lecturing his already terrified apprentices.<br><br>"From now on, if anyone harbors any ill intentions, remember what you saw today!"<br><br>Master Danyang's words instantly tightened everyone's hearts, and the fear in their eyes deepened.<br><br>With his hands behind his back, he paced in front of his apprentices, his eagle-like gaze sweeping across each face.<br><br>"The Mystic Teacher is telling you, helping others Achieve Eternal Life is a great merit. If The Mystic Teacher becomes immortal, I won't forget your goodness. But if anyone ruins The Mystic Teacher's plans! Hmph hmph!!"<br><br>As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly stopped in front of Leo Blaze, scrutinizing the boy whose demeanor differed from the other apprentices.<br><br>"You think you're a mere illusion, and I'm afraid of you? You're just a thought in my head!" Leo Blaze thought, his eyes calmly meeting the gaze of the Bald Master in front of him.<br><br>When Master Danyang raised his dirt-laden right hand, the atmosphere in the cave turned tense. Everyone's eyes were on the senior brother who dared to offend the master, waiting to see how the master would deal with him.<br><br>Unexpectedly, Master Danyang's expression suddenly softened. He patted Leo Blaze on the head with his raised right hand, and the tense atmosphere vanished instantly.<br><br>"Last night, those traitors invited you to leave with them. Why didn't you?"<br><br>This question seemed directed at Leo Blaze, but it was actually praising him.<br><br>Just as Leo Blaze was about to speak, Master Danyang raised his right hand.<br><br>"Don't say anything insubstantial. Although you didn't report to The Mystic Teacher in time, compared to those treacherous disciples, you've done well."<br><br>He lowered his hand and continued, "I see you have good talent. You no longer have to work in the ingredient room. From now on, you are The Mystic Teacher's Named Apprentice."<br><br>Leo Blaze was stunned. His status had improved? But he quickly realized that after so many people died in the cave, the master's helpers were surely insufficient.<br><br>"Right, since you've become The Mystic Teacher's disciple and joined our sect, you need a Taoist name. From now on, your Taoist name is Xuan Yang."<br><br>Leo Blaze glanced at the round hole in the corner. The previous Xuan Yang's tragic fate flashed through his mind, and he thought, "Wow, this name is really unlucky."<br><br>Although Leo Blaze didn’t care much about the treatment, the others in the ingredient room were envious. Becoming Master Danyang's Named Apprentice meant not having to die.<br><br>But Master Danyang felt this wasn't enough. After the stick, he had to offer more dates to keep people enticed. "Xuan Yang, since you've just joined the sect, The Mystic Teacher needs to give you something too."<br><br>Hearing this, Leo Blaze quickly went to his side, sensing he might receive a gift.<br><br>Master Danyang poured out five dark Elixirs of Life from a gourd at his waist and placed them in Leo Blaze's palm.<br><br>"Hold them well. These five are Elixirs of Life refined by The Mystic Teacher. Consuming them can not only extend your Earthly Years by ten but also temporarily grant you Herculean Might for self-preservation."<br><br>Leo Blaze frowned slightly as he examined the pills in front of him. "These wouldn't be made from humans, would they?"<br><br>As he thought this, Leo Blaze suddenly noticed one of the pills in his hand slightly rolling, changing from round to oval, as if something inside wanted to break out.<br><br>When he looked again, there was no change in the pill.<br><br>"Damn, am I imagining things? Why do I care about illusions? It’s all fake. I mustn't fall into it again."<br><br>Annoyed, Leo Blaze slapped his forehead with his hand.<br><br>Master Danyang paid no attention to Leo Blaze's actions, instead turning to the others. "See that? Opposing The Mystic Teacher leads to a dead end. But those who help The Mystic Teacher are rewarded, richly rewarded!"<br><br>Everyone's gazes flitted between Master Danyang and the elixir. They were all contemplating something, but what they were thinking was known only to themselves.<br><br>Seeing that his purpose was achieved, Master Danyang waved his filthy long sleeves, instructing everyone to disperse and continue working.<br><br>Leo Blaze no longer needed to work in the ingredient room. His Taoist name was Xuan Yang, so everything the previous Xuan Yang had was now his—status, robe, even the small cave room.<br><br>However, at this moment, he wasn't concerned about the events in the illusion. He was more interested in what he had gained.<br><br>With arms crossed, he looked at the two items on the white hospital bed sheets—a jade pendant and the Elixirs of Life.<br><br>"My God, I actually brought these out."<br><br>But now Leo Blaze faced a dilemma. An old problem once again appeared before him, forcing him to confront it.<br><br>"If I take these Elixirs of Life out and they truly work, then is this place really an illusion? What's actually going on?"<br><br>Before, he had faithfully followed the doctor's advice, firmly treating everything over there as an illusion. But these things undeniably appeared before him, causing him to waver.<br><br>If this really is an illusion, why did these things become tangible, and what harm could they bring?<br><br>If that other side is indeed another world, then...<br><br>The terrifying scenes of the mad senior sister being turned into pills by the master and Xuan Yang being devoured by the black cauldron flashed through his mind, making his breathing rapid.<br><br>"Ah!! It’s so frustrating, having no one to discuss this with." Frustrated, Leo Blaze scratched his head with both hands.<br><br>After venting, Leo Blaze realized he still had to face reality. After thinking for a long time, he finally decided on a plan.<br><br>Over there in the illusion, whether it’s real or not, he would continue to cooperate just like before, treating it as reality.<br><br>If it’s real, he could ensure his safety.<br><br>If it’s fake, he wouldn't suffer any loss.<br><br>For now, he planned to verify the authenticity and value of these items that were brought over before making further plans.<br><br>Having decided on his approach, Leo Blaze took a deep breath and pinched an Elixir of Life between his thumb and index finger, bringing it before his eyes.<br><br>"No, it's too dangerous to try it myself." His gaze turned to the patients sunbathing in the garden outside.<br><br>After only a brief second of internal struggle, he let it go. They were pitiable people like himself. How could he let them test the pills? He would find a way to get a lab rat later.<br><br>Next, Leo Blaze focused on the round jade pendant. Compared to the pills, dealing with this was much simpler.<br><br>"Speak, what is it? I sneaked out of the hospital. If this is a prank, hmph hmph!" Anna Yang clenched her fair little fist, threatening Leo Blaze.<br><br>"Sis, I had no choice but to ask you for help. You know I can't leave."<br><br>Leo Blaze said, walking to the hospital room door to close it and draw the curtains.)
