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Chapter 113: Promotion to Elder! Dou Spirit Pill Recipe!
Xiao Ze floated quietly in mid-air, his gaze fixed on the direction Xuner had departed.
Although he knew Xuner couldn't stay by his side forever, facing the parting still felt reluctant and painful.
"Hey kid, focus on your training. Your current strength isn't enough to catch the attention of that clan."
Grand Elder Su Qian appeared beside Xiao Ze at some point, speaking softly.
With the Black Extinction Army entering the inner courtyard, it naturally required approval from him, the Grand Elder.
He was also concerned about any potential accidents, keeping a close eye on the situation here.
Only when he sensed the departure of the people from the ancient clan did he slowly approach.
Seeing Xiao Ze remaining silent, he couldn't help but speak to comfort him.
"Thanks for the advice, Grand Elder. I understand," Xiao Ze replied, coming back to his senses.
"I trust your words, kid. By the way, now that you've become a Dou Wang, do you want to graduate early?" Grand Elder Su Qian asked.
Xiao Ze paused for a moment, carefully considering before saying, "Can I apply to become an elder of the inner courtyard?"
"Heh, kid, have you forgotten about your training plan? As long as you graduate, you can directly become an elder of the inner courtyard without applying."
"I see. Then let's graduate early. With my current strength, I seem somewhat out of place among the other students."
"Alright, handle the relevant procedures when you return to the inner courtyard later," the Grand Elder said before returning to the inner courtyard, leaving Xiao Ze alone.
Xiao Ze took out a black scroll and gently stroked it before returning to the inner courtyard.
In the Tian Burning Qi Tower, within the first practice room.
Seeing only Xiao Ze return, Little Doctor Fairy's expression dimmed slightly.
"Has Xuner already gone back?"
"Yeah, didn't she bid farewell to you earlier?"
Xiao Ze replied, and Little Doctor Fairy nodded in response.
"Yesterday evening, Xuner said goodbye to me and even gave me a farewell gift," Little Doctor Fairy said, showing the gift.
"Xiao Ze, Xuner chose to leave for a better reunion in the future. Don't be too sad."
Xiao Ze nodded without saying a word.
Little Doctor Fairy also realized that Xiao Ze wasn't in high spirits at the moment.
Without further disturbing him, she left the first practice room, leaving Xiao Ze alone.
...
Shortly afterward, Xiao Ze walked out of the Elder's Pavilion in the inner courtyard, wearing a new set of uniform.
This was the uniform of the inner courtyard elders, and he also held a purple crystal card, the exclusive Fire Energy Card for inner courtyard elders.
With this crystal card, one could access the lower levels of the Tian Burning Qi Tower.
As students passing by saw Xiao Ze in his elder uniform, they were all surprised.
They respectfully greeted him.
"Elder Xiao!"
Xiao Ze responded with a smile to each of them.
Arriving at the Alchemy Department's recipe exchange counter, the elder in charge smiled and greeted Xiao Ze when he saw his uniform.
"Congratulations, Xiao Ze, on your quick promotion to elder. You should be the youngest elder in the history of the inner courtyard, right?"
"Haha, Elder Yan, you're too kind," Xiao Ze replied with a smile.
The two chatted for a while, and then Elder Yan handed over a fifth-grade recipe to Xiao Ze.
As a high-grade recipe, there were not many fifth-grade recipes stored in the inner courtyard, only a dozen or so.
They were kept extremely confidential.
Although Xiao Ze knew the price of fifth-grade recipes from Elder Huo, he didn't know exactly which fifth-grade recipes were stored in the inner courtyard.
Originally, he had accumulated enough medicine quotas to exchange for two fifth-grade recipes.
But when he saw the list of fifth-grade recipes, he was stunned.
Spirit Fighting Pill! (Note: In the original story, the Spirit Fighting Pill was a sixth-grade medicinal pill, but later changed to the peak of fifth-grade by the author. This description uses the latter setting.)
Inside the academy, there was a famous Spirit Fighting Pill recipe! As the pinnacle of fifth-grade medicinal pills, the effects of the Spirit Fighting Pill are simple and brutal. It can enhance a warrior known as a "Fighting King" by one star level! For some, this pill could save years or even decades of training! However, a person can only take one Spirit Fighting Pill in their lifetime. Yet, this limitation does not reduce its value at all. The exchange price of the pill matches its immense value, costing four thousand medicinal pill credits, equivalent to the price of two fifth-grade medicinal recipes!
Xiao Ze didn't hesitate at all and chose to exchange for the Spirit Fighting Pill recipe. Elder Yan, upon seeing Xiao Ze's choice, was immediately impressed and his tone became somewhat ingratiating.
"Young friend Xiao Ze, do you already possess the skills to craft the Spirit Fighting Pill?" he asked.
"This is actually my first attempt. I'll know more about how it goes once I start working on it," Xiao Ze humbly replied.
"If you can make the Spirit Fighting Pill, could you part with one? I'm willing to pay a high price for it!" Elder Yan sincerely offered.
Previously, he had regarded Xiao Ze as just a student with potential, deserving of special attention. However, knowing now that Xiao Ze could potentially make the Spirit Fighting Pill, Elder Yan's attitude changed dramatically—even as a powerful "Fighting King" himself, he found himself pleading with Xiao Ze.
"There's no need for such offers," Xiao Ze said, "If I can craft the Spirit Fighting Pill, you just need to provide some of the necessary ingredients. I would make one for you without charge."
Upon hearing this, Elder Yan's face lit up with joy. He grabbed Xiao Ze's hand, thanking him repeatedly before rushing to retrieve the recipe for the Spirit Fighting Pill.
Seeing this, Xiao Ze understood even more deeply why the profession of a pharmacist was so revered on the Fighting Qi continent. The elders at Canaan Academy were good to him, and if he could help, he was not stingy.
After all, although Xiao Ze said he would help for free, if he could succeed on his first try, the remaining ingredients for crafting more Spirit Fighting Pills would be his to keep.
In any case, his skills were crucial for gaining more benefits.
Shortly after, Xiao Ze left with nothing in his hands, but the recipe for the Spirit Fighting Pill was clear in his mind. Elder Yan, who had escorted him to the door, couldn't help but sigh as he watched Xiao Ze's departing figure.
"The young are to be feared," he murmured. "In less than a year, he has grown so much that even I have to shamelessly ask him for medicinal pills. But if he really can produce the Spirit Fighting Pill, then it's all worth it!"
"Luckily it was my turn to guard the recipe library this time, or I would have missed the chance to connect with young friend Xiao Ze and to obtain the Spirit Fighting Pill," Elder Yan said, immensely relieved. "Now, I should hurry and collect the necessary ingredients for the Spirit Fighting Pill. If Xiao Ze really can make it, a wave of competition for these ingredients will surely sweep through the inner academy."
He knew how many elders in the academy had not yet tried the Spirit Fighting Pill. If Xiao Ze could indeed make it, likely, many would come begging him to craft the medicinal pill for them. Then, obtaining the necessary ingredients would not be as easy as it is now.
Xiao Ze headed to the seventh floor of the Tian Fen Refining Qi Tower. The first six floors were open for students' cultivation, but the seventh floor was reserved for elders. Only those with a purple fire energy card were allowed entry.
Xiao Ze planned to practice his cultivation while attempting to craft the Spirit Fighting Pill.
(End of chapter)
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