Chapter 53: A Major Upgrade
The next day, Xiao Tian found Hai Bodong.
"Old Hai," Xiao Tian said, flipping his right hand to reveal a jade bottle. He tossed it to Hai Bodong, saying, "This contains the Fuling Purple Pill. Once you consume it, your cultivation will be restored to its peak."
"Thank you, Young Master, thank you!" Hai Bodong gratefully accepted the bottle. With this pill, he could instantly restore his cultivation to the peak of the five-star Dou Huang level. It was a significant boost, equivalent to years of painstaking cultivation.
Xiao Tian smiled, "Alright, go ahead and take the pill. I need to get back to refining more pills."
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In the following days, Xiao Tian focused on alchemy. Besides the Fuling Purple Pill, he also refined Dou Ling Pills, Huang Ji Pills, and Po Zong Pills. Of course, he didn't forget to make pills for the Xiao family.
For Xiao Zhan and the three elders, each received a Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill and two Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills. Their strength increased by five levels. Xiao Zhan broke through to the one-star Dou Ling level, while the three elders' strengths ranged from six-star to eight-star Da Dou Shi.
Ordinary Xiao family members also benefited. Those in the Dou Qi stage received some Foundation Establishment Elixirs. For those with sufficient talent, Xiao Tian provided a Qi Gathering Powder when they reached the ninth stage of Dou Qi.
However, Xiao Tian didn't make pills for everyone. On the Dou Qi Continent, pills that could directly enhance cultivation were only effective starting from the Dou Shi level. The Yang Yuan Pills contained fire attribute energy, unsuitable for everyone. Therefore, Xiao Tian gave these pills to fire attribute Dou Zhe and Dou Shi.
For others, Xiao Tian used the stone talisman to purify some low-grade herbs from the ancient tomb mansion. These herbs weren't useful for his cultivation, so he only kept the high-grade ones. He gave Pure Yuan Pills to Dou Shi and Da Dou Shi level individuals. While Pure Yuan Pills could be refined by anyone, their energy was too immense for lower-level cultivators, who risked self-destruction from the overwhelming energy.
Additionally, Xiao Tian refined a large batch of low-grade medicines to support the family's business. He could now produce these in bulk effortlessly.
During this period, Xiao Tian also worked on his own cultivation. He had obtained eleven Earth Fire Lotus Seeds in the underground lava world and had only consumed two, leaving nine. As he refined these seeds, his cultivation steadily increased.
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One day, Xiao Tian emerged from his seclusion and found Xun'er.
"Brother Xiao Tian, you're finally here!" Xun'er's bright eyes curved into crescent moons, showing her joy.
Seeing the graceful young girl, Xiao Tian smiled, "I've made some pills for you."
He took out several jade bottles and explained, "This is the Yang Yuan Pill, same as before. This is the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill. Take it when you reach the eight-star Dou Shi stage, and it will help you break through to the one-star Da Dou Shi. Here are two Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills, each raising your strength by two stars. And these are two Earth Fire Lotus Seeds, which can boost your power by five to six stars and enhance your fire control."
"With so many pills, Xun'er feels so happy and blessed." Xun'er accepted the pills, her eyes filled with affection for Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian asked, "By the way, Xun'er, you always have a Dou Huang level guardian with you, right?"
Xun'er hesitated briefly, then nodded, "I didn't expect Brother Xiao Tian to notice!"
"Where is this senior now?" Xiao Tian asked. "I've made a pill for him too."
Xun'er called out, "Old Ling, come out!"
"Buzz!" The air beside them rippled, and an old figure in a black robe appeared before Xiao Tian.
"Old Ling, greetings to Young Master Xiao Tian!" The elderly man, Ling Ying, bowed.
"Old Ling!" Xiao Tian returned the gesture. He flicked his finger, producing a jade bottle, and handed it to Ling Ying. "Old Ling, thank you for protecting Xun'er and the Xiao family all these years. This is a Po Zong Pill, a small token of my gratitude."
"What?" Xun'er and Ling Ying were both shocked.
If Xiao Tian had indeed made this Po Zong Pill, it indicated he was already a peak six-grade alchemist, close to becoming a seven-grade alchemist. Such talent was extraordinary across the Dou Qi Continent.
"Sorry, Young Master Xiao Tian, I cannot accept this!" Ling Ying shook his head despite his desire. "As Miss Xun'er's servant, it is my duty to protect her."
Xiao Tian looked at Xun'er. She immediately said, "Old Ling, this is a kind gesture from Brother Xiao Tian. Please accept it."
Only then did Ling Ying take the bottle. "Thank you, Young Master Xiao Tian!"
Ling Ying's willingness to call himself a servant stemmed not only from receiving the Po Zong Pill but also from recognizing Xiao Tian's incredible talent, seeing him as Xun'er's potential future husband. Such a talented individual deserved his respect.
"There's no need to be so formal, Old Ling," Xiao Tian said.
Xiao Tian's intention in giving Ling Ying the pill wasn't just to gain his favor. He also aimed to convey his exceptional talent to the Gu Clan's leader, Gu Yuan. Xiao Tian knew that as one of the strongest beings in existence, Gu Yuan wouldn't allow his daughter to marry someone ordinary.
Previously, Xiao Tian's talent was notable only within the Jia Ma Empire, but not to the Gu Clan. However, as a seventeen-year-old peak six-grade alchemist, he now stood out even among the ancient clans.
(End of Chapter)
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