Lin Xiu was completely unaware of Medusa's thoughts; his attention was entirely focused on Attribute Points.
The two had been battling since dusk, fighting until the dawn of the next day. It was only because Medusa couldn't fully control the companion Soul of the Heaven Swallowing Python that the fight eventually came to an end.
Seeing the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python coiled around his wrist, Lin Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.
[Attribute Points: 101]
"Feels good!"
He stretched his neck. "If my body hadn't undergone the transformation into a Magic Beast, I probably would have been severely injured and lost combat capability after just over ten rounds against Queen Medusa."
Even so, if the fight had dragged on a bit longer, he would likely have had to concede defeat.
In his Dantian.
The nebula's colors were faint, and the colors of several Yuan apertures were also somewhat dim.
These were signs of excessive energy consumption.
"Nearly seven peak Dou Kings and the energy of a 1 Star Dou Emperor—without these supports, I wouldn't have lasted until now."
Lin Xiu hadn't encountered such exhaustion from battle in a long time. "Indeed, Dou Ancestor-level experts are terrifying."
He sat directly on the treetop.
On the distant horizon, a golden light was slowly rising, and the darkness retreated like a tide from the ground.
"First, max out the Spirit Fusion Pill. Once I recover, I'll start refining the medicine."
Lin Xiu didn't feel tired either after the seeing the number of attribute points.
He invested another 19 Attribute Points into the Spirit Fusion Pill.
Normally, it required 3 for basic, 5 for excellent, and 7 for perfect.
But by investing 4 more, he could ensure an absolute success rate.
"20 Attribute Points equate to having the Ability to flawlessly refine a Pill with a 100% success rate."
Lin Xiu felt somewhat distressed about this investment, considering he had only gained experience related to refining the Spirit Fusion Pill.
If he had invested in Dou Techniques instead, he could have mastered at least two Earth Rank Low Level Dou Techniques, which could be used continuously.
But who would frequently refine Spirit Fusion Pills? Were Pill materials blown in by the wind?
He rested until evening.
Most of Lin Xiu's Dou Qi had recovered, with only his Yuan apertures yet to be completely filled.
Just as he was about to take out the materials, he suddenly slapped his forehead, "Damn it, I forgot to bring my medicine cauldron."
The Sixth Grade Pill was of a high level, and it would similarly require a high-quality medicine cauldron.
A low-grade cauldron might not withstand the required temperatures.
"Is Xiao Yan awake by now? But there's no point in looking for him either. Yao Chen is still in deep sleep, and the cauldron is in his Spatial Ring. I can't take it out at all."
Lin Xiu dismissed that idea and immediately thought of Elder Huo, the old man who loved eating fish.
But how could he justify suddenly borrowing a medicine cauldron?
Just as he was about to take action, he came up with another idea and promptly added two points to Alchemist.
[Occupation: Alchemist]
[Grade: Nine]
"Unable to add points, restricted by Soul Realm?"
Before he could ponder deeply, Lin Xiu's train of thought was interrupted by a flood of information pouring into his mind.
Numerous fragments flowed like water, with images rising and sinking within them.
After a while, Lin Xiu relaxed his brow and opened his eyes.
"Indeed, with a refining skill far exceeding Pill grades, I can still refine pills even without a medicine cauldron."
Without further hesitation, Lin Xiu took out all the materials at once.
Hoo!
Lin Xiu exhaled sharply.
Despite seemingly having nothing, the air temperature around him rose.
If someone were observing carefully at this moment, they would notice faint distorted contours in the dim void.
It was somewhat reminiscent of the distortions that appear around a blazing bonfire.
Once the pill refining began, Lin Xiu's entire demeanor changed.
He exuded a composure and maturity that didn't belong to his age.
He seemed like someone who had immersed himself in alchemy for many years.
Fully engrossed in the pill refining process, Lin Xiu didn't notice that the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python on his hand had disappeared.
Sensing the change in external temperature, Medusa realized that Lin Xiu had started refining pills. She then struggled with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python for control.
She stood not far away.
Watching Lin Xiu's fingers dance, manipulating flames to refine various materials into liquids.
Those liquids floated in the air without interfering with each other.
A strong medicinal fragrance wafted through the area.
In the distance, there was a rustling sound, as if something was swimming through the grass.
Some trees inexplicably felt the influence of a force, causing them to sway slightly.
"If it weren't for worrying about disturbing his pill refining, I would kill all of you!"
A hint of killing intent flashed in Medusa's eyes, and the aura of a Seventh Rank Magic Beast quietly surged from her body.
Swish!
Suddenly, everything fell silent around. All movement ceased, leaving only the sighs of the wind blowing through.
Under the moonlight,
On the grass, under and on the trees, one could see Magic Beasts crawling with trembling bodies.
Medusa didn't understand pill refining, but she felt that Lin Xiu's skill in alchemy was very high.
At least in the field of alchemy, he was not weaker than his cultivation and combat talents.
From the extraction of herbs to their fusion, everything proceeded methodically and beautifully.
"How could someone like him appear in the Northwest Domain? In front of him, Pill King Gu He probably isn't even worthy to shine his shoes."
Medusa was somewhat puzzled.
How could there be someone in the world who excelled in everything?
The alchemy process continued through one night and into the next day.
By the evening of the second day,
The sky suddenly gathered clouds, and a beam of energy, about a dozen feet thick, shot straight into the clouds.
And this dazzling beam of light came precisely from two pills.
These two pills, each the size of a thumb, were perfectly round and covered with patterns.
There were no specific designs, but anyone gazing upon them would feel incredibly comfortable, as if they were naturally perfect to the extreme.
It was precisely at the moment when this light soared into the sky.
Several regions in the Black-Corner Region sensed this majestic energy fluctuation.
...
"A Sixth Grade Pill? Another Sixth Grade..."
By the lakeside, an old man, holding a fishing rod, was about to unhook a jade-like fish.
He suddenly stopped, slowly raised his head, and looked towards where the light was.
...
In an inner courtyard,
In a courtyard, an old man with white hair sat in a pavilion.
When the energy fluctuations emanated and before the light emerged, he stood up.
"This is the light effect of a Sixth Grade Pill. Is Han Feng refining it? Is he preparing to organize another attack on the Academy with Sixth Grade Pills?" Su Qian's face tightened.
...
Feng City.
A man with a large "Maple" character on the back of his clothes was staring into a dark corner, seemingly communicating.
Suddenly, his speech halted.
"Someone is refining a Sixth Grade Pill."
Han Feng abruptly turned around.
"Hehe... Can you sense who it is? Is it Yao Chen?" A strange tone came from the shadows, the voice hoarse, sending shivers down one's spine.
"It's hard to be sure."
After a brief pause, Han Feng shook his head. "According to what I know, Xiao Yan hasn't surfaced since he was involved with the Fallen Heart Flame at the bottom of the tower."
"In Jia Nan Academy, it's not easy to enter. Our Lord doesn't want to provoke the Academy yet. The time is not right," a voice echoed in the darkness.
"Guardian Xuan, I assure you, even if that old guy encounters the Fallen Heart Flame, he won't die," Han Feng hurriedly responded.
"Alright, in a while, when everyone is ready, let's go to the tower together to look for him. Our Lord has always been concerned about the news of the Medicine Sovereign," the voice continued.
"Thank you, Guardian Xuan," Han Feng quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude.
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside.
The darkness in the corner dissipated silently.
"Master," hearing the voice outside the door, Han Feng straightened his back, adjusted his clothes, and walked over to open the door.
"Speak," Han Feng stood on the steps.
"Master, Gold and Silver Elders used your medicine and successfully captured that girl,"
Han Beng knelt on one knee on the ground and raised his head.
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