Chapter 378: The Little Dragon Pill
"That's Vice Chairman Xiao Ze's Elder Tower!" "Vice Chairman Xiao Ze truly has an immense amount of energy. Most high-level alchemists need to rest after refining a high-grade pill." "But Vice Chairman Xiao Ze doesn't seem to have that problem. How long has it been since the last time? He's already refining another Nine-Colored Lightning Eight-Grade Pill!"
The Nine-Colored Lightning in the sky attracted countless gazes, and many were amazed at Xiao Ze's boundless energy. Many in the inner regions of Sacred Pill City were alchemists and knew the hardships of refining high-grade pills. It wasn't just the mental and physical strain; the most critical aspect was the drain on one's soul power. Even high-level alchemists couldn't frequently refine high-grade pills because excessive soul power depletion could cause permanent damage.
However, this wasn't an issue for Xiao Ze. His soul was nourished by the Source Tree, providing great sustenance for his soul. Additionally, he had received a talent feedback from Dan Chen, which constantly restored his soul power. Moreover, Xiao Ze possessed soul cultivation techniques that naturally enhanced his soul power recovery rate. Most importantly, his soul power had already reached the Heavenly Realm level, qualifying him to refine nine-grade treasure pills.
At this moment, Xiao Ze's soul power fluctuated like ocean waves, showing no signs of exhaustion but rather an endless vitality. While nourishing the pill with his soul power, he looked up at the sky. The Nine-Colored Lightning flickered among the clouds, brewing immense power. Even a typical Dou Zun expert would not dare to touch it.
"I still have some of the Nine-Colored Lightning from last time, so I don't need to save any for the next Lightning Calamity Pill," Xiao Ze murmured. The surrounding void rippled, and golden roots emerged from the space. At Xiao Ze's command, the roots formed a peculiar lotus flower that swallowed the descending Nine-Colored Lightning.
Feeling the sudden influx of Nine-Colored Lightning in the Source Tree, Xiao Ze smiled. He raised his hand, and nine-colored lightning burst from his palm. "The Nine-Colored Lightning is this powerful. I wonder what the Black Demon Lightning can do. According to the original story, anyone below the Dou Saint level would be reduced to ashes upon contact. If I use the Black Demon Lightning to temper my body, my physique could advance further."
While Xiao Ze pondered, the lightning in the sky began to wane. He waved his hand, making the golden roots retreat into the void, and a dazzling lightning force descended from the sky, pushing the quality of the Nine Mysterious Pills to the extreme.
A purple-golden light shot into the sky, and Xiao Ze grabbed it from the void. Space distorted, and the purple-golden light, now a small dragon, returned to Xiao Ze's hand.
Looking at the lifelike, arm-length purple-golden dragon, Xiao Ze smiled and tapped its forehead. "Don't worry, I'm not going to eat you. No need to run." The dragon seemed to understand, and its struggles eased. Xiao Ze took out some seven-grade pills and fed one to the dragon. The little dragon's eyes lit up and, seeing Xiao Ze's nod, quickly swallowed the pill.
After eating, the dragon trusted Xiao Ze more, even rubbing its head against his hand. "Grow well. I wonder how strong you'll become," Xiao Ze said, patting the dragon's head. The eight-grade pill had enough spiritual energy to understand human speech. With more growth, it might even take human form.
Xiao Ze didn't plan to use the Nine Mysterious Pills himself. Although powerful, their specificity meant only the Taixu Ancient Dragon could benefit from them. Instead, Xiao Ze intended to nurture the dragon, possibly growing it into a nine-grade pill and a formidable helper.
The little dragon, feeling Xiao Ze's lack of malice, coiled around his arm like a bracelet, rubbing its warm body against his skin. Xiao Ze couldn't help but laugh at the sight. Putting away the Taixu Ancient Dragon's cauldron to return to Zi Yan later, he opened his door to find Medusa and the others waiting.
"Xiao Ze, I have good news," Qing Lin said. "I asked the elders in charge of the Star Region, and it seems Xiao Yan is the only one who has survived the initial phase of subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame. The other top ten contestants have already left the Star Region."
"The Three Thousand Burning Flame hasn't gone berserk?" Xiao Ze was surprised.
"No word of it. If it had, the Pill Tower wouldn't keep it a secret."
Xiao Ze nodded. "If he's in the subduing phase, there shouldn't be any more problems. I'll inform the three chairmen, and we can head out."
"Great! Oh, what's that?" Qing Lin noticed a purple-golden dragon tail peeking from Xiao Ze's sleeve. Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian also noticed the beautiful tail flicking and caressing Xiao Ze's hand.
"This is the Nine-Colored Lightning Eight-Grade Pill I refined, the Nine Mysterious Pill," Xiao Ze explained, lifting his hand and lightly tapping the dragon's head. The dragon pulled its tail back and peeked out cautiously from the sleeve. Sensing the strong auras of the three women, it retreated again.
Seeing this, the three women were intrigued by the beautiful dragon, crystal clear and majestic. "What a beautiful little dragon," Qing Lin exclaimed. Xiao Ze explained his plan to nurture it, and the three women nodded in understanding.
"Can I play with it?" Qing Lin asked, her eyes sparkling.
"Sure, the little dragon is in your care," Xiao Ze said, patting the dragon's head before handing it to Qing Lin and heading off to inform the chairmen about their plans.
(End of Chapter)