Chapter 433: Refining the Ninth-Rank Treasure Pill
"Grand Elder Tongxuan, can we delay for a while?" Xun'er hadn't expected the Grand Elder to want to take her back to the Ancient World so soon. She wanted to spend more time with Xiao Ze.
Elder Tongxuan frowned slightly. "Xun'er, you know how special you are. While I have a good relationship with you, I cannot let you stay outside the Ancient World indefinitely. Even I cannot fully guarantee your safety. In the Ancient World, with the clan leader overseeing everything, no one on the Dou Qi Continent can harm you. This is the safest option. Once you reach the level of Dou Sheng, the elders won't interfere much with what you do."
The usually reserved Elder Tongxuan spoke at length to persuade Xun'er. As the most perfect awakening of the Ancient Clan's bloodline in a thousand years, Xun'er had significant influence within the clan. Even Elder Tongxuan couldn't force her to do anything against her will unless there was a real emergency.
Xiao Ze thought for a moment and then coughed lightly. "Elder Tongxuan, may I say something?"
"Xiao Ze, I recognize your strength, but spending time together isn't limited to the present. Xun'er's safety is more important than a brief reunion."
"Elder Tongxuan, you misunderstand. I don't intend to keep Xun'er with me for long. I just want to refine a pill for her."
"Oh?" Elder Tongxuan's eyes showed a hint of curiosity. He knew Xiao Ze's identity as the vice president of the Pill Tower, a rising star and a top-tier expert in recent years. Xiao Ze's influence extended across Central Plains. Even the Ancient Clan treated an eighth-rank peak alchemist with great respect.
Before meeting Xiao Ze, Elder Tongxuan thought Xiao Ze's fame came solely from his exceptional alchemy skills. But after meeting him, he realized Xiao Ze's combat prowess was also top-notch, rivaling the best among the younger generation of ancient clans. Xiao Ze's serious declaration that he wanted to refine a pill for Xun'er piqued the Elder's interest.
"For an alchemist of your caliber, are you planning to refine an eighth-rank pill with nine-colored pill lightning?" Elder Tongxuan smiled slightly. A pill of that level was rare, even in the Ancient Clan. If it was for such a pill, delaying for a while was worthwhile. Elder Tongxuan would defend Xun'er's choice to wait.
Xiao Ze shook his head, causing the Elder's smile to fade slightly. "I'm going to refine a ninth-rank treasure pill!"
Even Elder Tongxuan couldn't help but catch his breath. Xun'er's mouth opened in surprise. She had thought Xiao Ze was just trying to delay but hadn't expected him to be serious! Ninth-rank treasure pills were extremely rare even within the Ancient Clan. Xun'er herself wasn't qualified to use one yet because of the immense energy they contained and their extraordinary value.
Little Doctor Immortal, Medusa, and the others showed envy. Traveling with Xiao Ze, they had learned about ninth-rank pills. Such pills were incredibly precious and rare, coveted even by Dou Sheng experts. While they believed Xiao Ze would eventually refine ninth-rank pills for them too, this first one held special significance.
Elder Tongxuan regained his composure. Because of his presence, no one dared spy on them. Hearing Xiao Ze's intention, he took it very seriously. "This isn't a suitable place for discussion. Follow me."
Elder Tongxuan quickly led them away from the Stone Realm, finding a secluded place where no strong auras could be sensed within a hundred miles. "Xiao Ze, I know you're an eighth-rank peak alchemist, but refining ninth-rank pills is incredibly challenging. As far as I know, it requires at least a Heavenly Realm soul..."
Elder Tongxuan set up a spatial seal around them and spoke with a serious tone. "Elder Tongxuan, I understand better than anyone. I've been preparing to refine a ninth-rank treasure pill for a long time. This isn't an impulsive decision," Xiao Ze said, his face serious.
Seeing Xiao Ze's determination, Elder Tongxuan sighed. "Alright, I believe you. Take the time you need to refine the pill. Do your best, but don't hurt yourself."
"Understood. I'll need your protection while I refine it."
"Of course, of course," Elder Tongxuan agreed readily. Xiao Ze's resolve to refine such a valuable pill, especially for Xun'er, delighted him. If Xiao Ze's relationship with Xun'er continued to grow, it would benefit the Ancient Clan. Xiao Ze's potential as an alchemist meant that, in the future, he could refine pills coveted even by Dou Sheng experts. Protecting him was well worth it.
With everyone standing back, Xiao Ze summoned his Origin Emperor Flame, forming a golden cauldron several meters high. He placed a large stone table beside it, organizing the ingredients for the Holy Heart Glazed Pill.
Elder Tongxuan watched closely, recognizing the cauldron's extraordinary power. It seemed stronger than the Ancient Clan's own inherited flame, the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. He then shifted his focus to the various rare herbs Xiao Ze brought out, many of which he didn't recognize, despite his vast knowledge.
Two ingredients, in particular, stood out—Source Blood Heart and Glazed Bead—both unfamiliar to him. This confirmed that Xiao Ze was indeed preparing to refine a ninth-rank treasure pill.
(End of Chapter)
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