Chapter 195: Named Elder of Dan Tower!
Xuan Kongzi stared intently at Xiao Ze's face, but the result left him disappointed. Xiao Ze merely raised an eyebrow without showing any other reaction.
"Greetings, President Xuan Kongzi. Since you already know I took the Spiritual Transformation Pill, you must also know that I wasn't originally an alchemist, right?" Xiao Ze replied politely after his brief surprise.
"The Spiritual Transformation Pill is something I obtained from the ruins of an ancient alchemist. Thanks to that pill, I gained the talent to be an alchemist," explained Xiao Ze.
Xuan Kongzi frowned slightly. Xiao Ze's response, so precise and assured, left him feeling uneasy. With all his experience, he had never heard of anyone becoming an alchemist in such a way. Xiao Ze's case was likely unique throughout the Dou Qi continent.
"It's not that I'm naturally distrustful, but before, Dan Tower suffered an infiltration by enemy forces, causing significant losses," Xuan Kongzi sighed. "Still, I would prefer you could provide concrete evidence rather than just your words."
Xiao Ze thought for a moment and then took out a scroll he had obtained from the ruins of the ancient alchemist. The scroll contained the history of the creator of the Spiritual Transformation Pill. Xiao Ze felt confident as he presented the scroll, having read it several times and knowing that many important details were blurred. The information that might cast doubt on his story was completely illegible.
The scroll, written with spiritual energy, had survived since ancient times, which was remarkable. However, the spiritual energy had faded over time, leaving some of the information unreadable. Unless someone could travel back in time, there was no way to decipher it completely.
Xuan Kongzi took the scroll with his dry hand, instantly recognizing it as a very old document. After reading it, his frown relaxed a bit.
"It's amazing that such a magical pill actually exists in this world. It's a pity that the creator did not leave the formula for the Spiritual Transformation Pill," Xuan Kongzi remarked in amazement.
If Dan Tower had the formula for that pill, they could make alchemists more common. Many people had enough spiritual power to be alchemists but lacked innate talent. Among them, some might have great potential in alchemy, like Xiao Ze.
The existence of the Spiritual Transformation Pill was real, meaning Xiao Ze had become an alchemist in just a few years. In a few years, Xiao Ze had reached the level of a seventh-grade advanced alchemist! Even Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but marvel at Xiao Ze's talent.
"Xiao Ze, what I did earlier was for the sake of Dan Tower. I hope you don't take it the wrong way. As compensation, here is the formula for the seventh-grade advanced Xuanyang Spiritual Pill," Xuan Kongzi said, sincerely apologizing and offering a formula for an advanced pill.
Xiao Ze was stunned to hear this. Dan Tower's suspicion hadn't affected him much. They hadn't interfered with him, only investigated his origin at Jia Nan Academy. For months, he had been quietly refining pills in the tower. Only today had they sought him out to inquire about the Spiritual Transformation Pill.
If this slight suspicion earned him a seventh-grade pill formula, Xiao Ze wouldn't mind being doubted more often.
"In that case, I will gratefully accept it," Xiao Ze took the Xuanyang Spiritual Pill formula, and Xuan Kongzi continued.
"This scroll has little spiritual energy left, probably unreadable anymore."
"That's no problem. I've already memorized the information recorded by the ancient alchemist," Xiao Ze said nonchalantly.
"Since your origin is clear and you have the ability of a seventh-grade advanced alchemist, we can't keep considering you a disciple," Xuan Kongzi reflected and added, "In a few days, I will propose at the elders' meeting that you be named an elder of Dan Tower."
"Thank you, President Xuan Kongzi!" Xiao Ze responded hurriedly with a bow.
Although he had just met Xuan Kongzi, the president had been very generous, giving him a formula for an advanced pill.
"Hahaha, good. Since the matter is resolved, you may go for now. When you become an elder, you will receive many benefits that you will understand over time."
Upon parting, Xuan Kongzi promised great benefits. Xiao Ze, thinking about the pill formula he had received, accepted the promise with anticipation.
As he watched Xiao Ze leave, Xuan Kongzi shook his head. Knowing that Xiao Ze had a clear origin, he considered taking him as a disciple. But upon reflection, he doubted he could teach him anything useful, as it seemed Xiao Ze had advanced through the seventh grade on his own. It might be more beneficial not to interfere with his growth.
Days later, news shook Dan Tower. There was a new elder!
Becoming an elder of the tower brought many benefits and aroused the curiosity of many. Various forces within the tower began to investigate the new elder, discovering that Xiao Ze, a seventh-grade advanced alchemist, came from outside the central region. For months, he had been refining pills at Dan Tower, attracting attention with his skill.
The Dan family, already one of the most powerful, now had a connection with an elder of Dan Tower, causing envy among other forces.
Xiao Ze returned to the Black Tower for the second time, this time to receive his elder badge and uniform, along with other items. As an elder, he also received a personal tower in the central region of the Holy Alchemy City.
Being an elder granted him a respected position, causing other powers to consider carefully before acting against him. Additionally, elders had tasks that allowed them to earn merits to exchange for ingredients and pill formulas, which was very helpful for Xiao Ze in his current situation.
After leaving the Black Tower, Xiao Ze headed to the Ingredient Tower. In the central region of the Holy Alchemy City, the Ingredient Tower was one of the busiest places due to its vast reserve of ingredients, impressing even Xiao Ze on his first visit.
"It seems I can find all the ingredients for the Xuanyang Spiritual Pill here without bothering Dan Xuan," Xiao Ze murmured.
The Xuanyang Spiritual Pill could strengthen the body and meridians, with special effects similar to the Fallen Heart Flame to condense dou qi. Xiao Ze planned to refine one to test it.
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