Inside the underground chamber
Medusa did not refuse, saying, "Alright," as removing the Seal was a simple matter for her, truly insignificant.
"Then it's settled," Xiao Se chuckled softly, reaching out with his right hand. A green flame rose from his palm, and he took a low-grade neutral herb from his ring, throwing it into the fire. In an instant, the herb was refined into a pill.
"Tsk, tsk. Even though it's a neutral low-grade herb, the medicinal power is still a bit fierce without other ingredients to balance it. But since Old Hai was once a Dou Huang, he should be able to endure this pain," Xiao Se muttered to himself as he handed the pill to Medusa. "Your turn, Your Majesty."
Medusa glanced at Xiao Se with slight annoyance, realizing that this seemingly harmless young man was very cunning. She raised her hand, flicking a finger to shoot a wisp of strange red energy into the pill.
"Don't forget your promise. Also, when you refine the Spirit Fusion Pill, I must be present."
With those words, Queen Medusa transformed back into the seven-colored serpent and slithered into Xiao Se 's arms.
The modified "Breaking Adversity Pill" was nearly complete. Xiao Se 's eyes gleamed with mischief as he looked at Long Kui, smiling, "Just in case, it's your turn, Long Kui."
Lan Kui was momentarily stunned, then her body burst into a strong red light, and in a flash, Hong Kui appeared again before Xiao Se .
"Leave it to me, brother," Hong Kui smiled, her hands forming complex hand seals. As the seals were completed, a small red ball of strange energy formed at her fingertips. Slowly, she guided it into the "Breaking Adversity Pill."
The deluxe version of the "Breaking Adversity Pill" was officially complete!
Outside the chamber, Hai Bodong was anxiously waiting. The formula and ingredients for the Breaking Adversity Pill had cost him years of effort. If this failed, all those years would be in vain.
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"Bam!"
Finally, the chamber door slowly opened, revealing Xiao Se 's familiar figure.
Before Xiao Se could step out, Hai Bodong rushed over eagerly. "How did it go, little brother?"
"Mission accomplished!" Xiao Se casually tossed him a jade bottle.
Hai Bodong hastily uncorked the bottle, inspecting the pill inside. Though it resembled the Breaking Adversity Pill described in the formula, it seemed too ordinary. Could this really be a sixth-tier pill?
As that thought crossed his mind, the pill rolled into his hand, and Hai Bodong's body trembled. He clearly felt the seal in his body loosening.
"This pill is real! It's truly the Breaking Adversity Pill!" Overjoyed, Hai Bodong swallowed the pill.
As soon as the pill entered his body, it transformed into a violent energy that surged through him.
"Ah!" Hai Bodong cursed under his breath, immediately channeling his cultivation technique to absorb the energy.
At the same time, his aura rapidly changed, continuously rising until it reached the Dou Huang level.
Sensing the overwhelming power filling his body after all these years, Hai Bodong's eyes shot open. His back sprouted icy wings of Dou Qi as he launched himself into the air, laughing wildly, "Haha! That damn seal is finally gone! I'm a Dou Huang once again!"
After a moment of exhilaration, Hai Bodong's gaze turned to Xiao Se , his clothes fluttering in the icy wind, as the temperature in the chamber plummeted.
As a Dou Huang, Hai Bodong felt humiliated being toyed with by a mere junior, especially after nearly being paralyzed in their last encounter. The anger he had suppressed for so long now flared up.
But Xiao Se met Hai Bodong's furious stare without fear, his lips curled in a teasing smile. His body was now surrounded by a layer of green flames, distorting the space around him with its heat.
Xiao Se had anticipated this situation. He knew Hai Bodong might act, so he had Long Kui plant a blood curse in the pill as a precaution. If Hai Bodong dared to make a move, Xiao Se wouldn't hesitate to let the Jia Ma Empire lose a Dou Huang.
Their eyes locked, both understanding something unsaid in the other's gaze.
After a long pause, Hai Bodong finally withdrew his aura, landing beside Xiao Se with a smile. "Haha, little brother, you really kept your word and refined the Breaking Adversity Pill for me."
Seeing Hai Bodong's sudden shift in attitude, Xiao Se smirked and wiped some imaginary sweat from his brow. "You scared me! I thought Old Hai was going to make a move on me."
Hai Bodong noticed the relaxed look on Xiao Se 's face and the casual tone in his words. His brow twitched as he realized this young man had been entirely genuine in his calm demeanor.
"Haha, you're joking, little brother. You helped lift the seal that plagued me for over a decade. I'm grateful, so why would I ever harm you?" Hai Bodong explained with an awkward smile.
"A wise choice. Take this," Xiao Se nodded and tossed him a list.
"What's this?" Hai Bodong asked, puzzled.
Xiao Se smiled and said, "Now that the seal is lifted, there's no further benefit binding you to me. I doubt you'd stick around to protect me until the end of the Alchemist Competition. Even if you honor your word, I can't expect you to be fully committed. This list is for the ingredients needed to refine the Spiritual Recovery Purple Pill. Its effects will completely restore power lost due to seals or lingering injuries. When the competition finals arrive, I'll publicly refine it. I think it's perfect for you."
The competition was still ten months away, and Xiao Se was confident that by then, he would be able to refine the pill.
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