met free 180. Refining the Elixir Completed
180. Refining the Elixir Completed
Feeling the energy emanating from the medicine cauldron, Gu He already knew that he would definitely lose if the pill was successfully refined!
How could he be so strong? Gu He felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
He even unconsciously wondered what if he could create a slight mishap for Xiao Yan? Xiao Yan was currently at a crucial moment in the process of forming his pill, all his energy focused on it. If he were to be even slightly affected, not only would the pill certainly fail, but being interrupted at this critical moment might even cause Xiao Yan's soul to be injured.
However, Gu He's thoughts didn't last long before he spotted the two Dou Zong from the Heavenly Serpent Palace flanking Xiao Yan. While focusing some of their attention on Xiao Yan, the two constantly scanned the hall. If anything seemed to affect or interfere with Xiao Yan, they would act immediately!
Guhe's heart tightened, and he shook his head, inwardly mocking himself: When did I ever think of using such a despicable method?
As an alchemist, he understood the importance of quietness during the alchemy process better than anyone else!
Looking at Xiao Yan, who was the center of attention, and Yun Yun, who was staring intently at him, Gu He felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. Turning his gaze, he saw that Ya Fei, who was originally supposed to marry him, was also fixated on Xiao Yan, her delicate hands unconsciously clenching due to her nervousness.
The competition wasn't over yet, but the outcome was already clear, regardless of the level. Gu He silently put away the Turtle Spirit Pill he had just refined.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's pill-making process was nearing its end! Because it was a Breakthrough Pill intended for his own consumption, Xiao Yan tried his best to make it flawless during the refining process, hoping that the Breakthrough Pill would provide the greatest assistance when he broke through to the Dou Zong realm!
So even though the pill was almost complete, Xiao Yan continued to gather the overflowing energy to improve its quality!
Although gathering things up again and again was troublesome, there were advantages to going slowly, and Xiao Yan didn't mind the time.
The energy fluctuations suddenly surged to a terrifying level, and then a loud bang was heard. A beam of energy about half a foot long shot out directly from the secret room, finally breaking through the ceiling and soaring into the sky.
Even Yunshan was stunned by the sight: "This is practically a celestial phenomenon! The quality of the pills is almost seventh-grade?!"
Fama shook his head, looking at the energy beam. His nose twitched slightly as he smelled the fragrance of pills emanating from the beam, a sign that the pills were about to take shape.
"While this beam of light is awe-inspiring, it's fundamentally different from the lightning tribulation triggered by a genuine seventh-grade pill. It's probably a top-tier sixth-grade pill!"
After all, Fama had been immersed in the world of elixirs for many years, and his insight was far more discerning than that of ordinary people!
Jia Xingtian, who was also standing beside the madam, murmured, "Twenty years old! A Dou Huang powerhouse at twenty, a sixth-grade alchemy master, what kind of monster is this?!"
With the arrival of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion members in recent days, Xiao Yan's numerous exploits within the Myriad Beasts Space have come to light. This further proves that Xiao Yan's age and strength are genuine. His formidable combat prowess, terrifying background, and astonishing talent in alchemy—the Jia Ma Empire has never produced a peerless genius of Xiao Yan's caliber in its history!
Thinking of this, the emotions that had been surfacing in Jia Xingtian's heart resurfaced: Fortunately, I didn't push away such a genius.
This idea wasn't just in the minds of one or two people; as for the true protagonist, he had already left when Xiao Yan was about to complete his core. Nalan Jie's not-so-fragile heart couldn't bear the attention of everyone again, so he simply left the place.
He already understood that Xiao Yan was someone the Nalan family could not possibly catch up to no matter what price they paid. Xiao Yan was simply too perfect. Even if Xiao Yan was still engaged to the Nalan family, Nalan Jie felt that his granddaughter, whom he had always been very satisfied with, was not good enough for Xiao Yan. Moreover, it was they who had taken the initiative to break off the engagement!
Regardless of the feelings of the surrounding audience, Xiao Yan, with extreme caution, finally completed the formation of the Breakthrough Pill!
A ball of light the size of a thumb appeared on the medicine cauldron. The moment the ball of light appeared, the surrounding light flashed. The ball of light moved as if it was trying to escape into the sky!
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, clearly not going to let the pill leave, and the suction force in his palm surged.
He absorbed the pill directly and held it in his palm. Looking at the still warm Breakthrough Pill in his hand, Xiao Yan smiled with satisfaction.
Having successfully refined it, and having pushed it to its limit with virtually no flaws, it is foreseeable that my path to advancing to the Dou Zong level will be much smoother!
As Xiao Yan put away the pills, he felt many eyes on him. Looking at Gu He, who was standing not far in front of him waiting for him to refine the pills, Xiao Yan said, "How is it, Master Gu He?"
Although the outcome of the competition was already clear from the perspective of the pill-refining process, Guhe was, after all, the protagonist of this contest.
The pride that once filled Gu He's eyes was gone. Instead, he let out a long breath, cupped his hands to Xiao Yan, and said, "Heroes emerge from among the young. I, Gu He, am completely convinced of my defeat. I hope Elder Xiao can offer me some guidance in the future."
Then he turned to Mitteltenshan and Yafei and said, "Since Miss Yafei is also unwilling, then the original engagement is off."
Ya Fei's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. Her hands, which had been clenched tightly, relaxed unconsciously, and her palms were covered in sweat.
Despite his mixed feelings, Tengshan still possessed the most characteristic traits of a businessman: in order not to embarrass the defeated Guhe, he immediately offered words of praise.
As Ya Fei looked back at Xiao Yan, who had become the center of everyone's attention, she felt not only the relief of no longer being a concubine, but also a touch of pride and happiness! Watching Xiao Yan win the alchemy competition against Gu He because of her, and ultimately dissolve her engagement, Ya Fei's gaze softened further. What it contained within that gentle gaze was something Ya Fei herself could no longer explain.
Although Xiao Yan was busy with Zi Yan and Yang Lingyan after finishing his alchemy and didn't notice anything, there were always some observant people around.
The two elders of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion also noticed Ya Fei. They exchanged glances and saw smiles in each other's eyes.
In their view, Xiao Yan's act of breaking off the engagement for Ya Fei in public was too direct. Considering that Xiao Yan was a member of the Jia Ma Empire and knew Ya Fei when he was young, everything seemed so natural!
In their hearts, Ya Fei was already one of the elder ladies, but certainly not the most important one.
After all, everyone in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion knows that the only one who is truly worthy of Elder Xiao is Miss Xun'er!