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He was born into an ordinary family, with parents who were merely Martial Masters. At the age of twenty-five, he broke through to the Martial Practitioner realm, and his talent was considered quite good in a small town.
Later, he was found to have the talent of an Alchemist and, by a stroke of luck, became a disciple of a Second-Rank Alchemist.
In his youth, he was quite diligent, reaching the First-Rank Alchemist realm at the age of twenty-seven and breaking through to the Martial Master realm at twenty-nine. In his hometown, he was considered a notable figure.
However, good times didn't last long. Later, he met a woman.
She came from a prominent family in the capital, a pure and innocent girl in her prime. When he saw her, Luo Qianchen was stunned by her beauty and began a passionate pursuit. They fell deeply in love.
"In the future, let's name our child Nian Nian."
"Sure."
Later, the woman left, departing due to family matters.
Ten years later, Luo Qianchen broke through to the Great Martial Master realm and became a Third-Rank Alchemist. He went to the capital to find the woman but heard that she was about to get married.
Luo Qianchen was greatly shaken and sought an explanation. Through the connections he had made in the alchemy world, he managed to meet the woman.
The woman was taken aback. Faced with Luo Qianchen's questioning, she revealed the reason.
It turned out that her family had arranged a marriage for her, which was why she hadn't returned to find Luo Qianchen.
Luo Qianchen's expression darkened. He wanted to run away with her, but her family discovered them, and Luo Qianchen was imprisoned and subjected to inhuman torture.
It was only through the woman's threats to her life and the marriage that could bring great benefits to her family that Luo Qianchen was eventually released.
Although Luo Qianchen was freed, the torture had shattered his foundation, and he has never broken through to the Spirit Fighter realm.
Luo Qianchen reflected on his past, feeling his bottleneck and lamenting the unfairness of the world.
In this world, most of the time, you don't even have the qualifications to strive!
"Old Luo, in the coming days, I will be refining a Fourth-Rank Qi-Gathering Pill at the Xiao Family. I wonder if you have the time to come and observe?"
Just as Luo Qianchen was lost in his memories, Su Yun's voice came through.
Luo Qianchen was taken aback but quickly regained his composure.
"Sure, on the day of the refinement, send someone to the Alchemist Guild, and I will definitely come."
Luo Qianchen nodded, knowing that observing a high-level Alchemist would be greatly beneficial to him.
"Sure."
Su Yun bid farewell to Luo Qianchen and left the Alchemist Guild.
Back at home, Little Medical Fairy was busy in the kitchen.
This girl had recently developed an interest in cooking.
But it was a good thing. At the Fighting Qi stage, going out was too dangerous. Having something to do besides cultivation was also a good way to pass the time.
"Brother Su Yun."
Seeing Su Yun return, Little Medical Fairy's eyes curved into a crescent moon, and a smile appeared on her face.
Su Yun also nodded to Little Medical Fairy, feeling a warm sensation in his heart.
This kind of life wasn't bad.
To be honest, during the year he had been back in Wutan City, he had thought about living like this with Little Medical Fairy forever.
But upon careful consideration, it was unrealistic. Often, even if you don't seek trouble, trouble will find you.
In this world, without sufficient strength, you can't protect yourself or the things you cherish.
Furthermore, Little Medical Fairy's Calamity Poison Body was a significant problem. Although it hadn't been activated yet, it was something they would have to face eventually.
He couldn't be content with the status quo. He had to become stronger, so strong that no one could surpass him, only then could he feel at ease.
Little Medical Fairy didn't know Su Yun's thoughts. She was very satisfied with her current life. As long as she was with Brother Su Yun, anything was a source of happiness.
Seven days passed, and Su Yun invited Luo Qianchen to the Xiao Family.
In the courtyard of the Xiao Family, Xiao Zhan and the three elders welcomed Su Yun and Luo Qianchen.
Hmm?
Su Yun noticed that the three elders of the Xiao Family didn't look too good.
He didn't pry, as the internal affairs of the Xiao Family were none of his business.
At this moment, the three elders of the Xiao Family were seething with anger but dared not speak.
That damn Xiao Zhan, using his authority for personal gain, using the family's assets to buy medicinal materials for his son to refine the Qi-Gathering Pill.
Indeed, Xiao Zhan's embezzlement had been discovered.
In the past few days, the news of Su Yun refining the Qi-Gathering Pill for Xiao Yan had spread.
The medicinal materials required to refine a Fourth-Rank pill were extremely valuable. As the heads of the Xiao Family, they knew the general value of their assets, even if they didn't know the exact numbers.
Thinking of the missing funds in the inner treasury, they immediately understood.
Sure enough, when they joined forces to investigate, the truth came to light.
With Su Yun present, they didn't dare say anything.
But in the past few days, there had been heated arguments.
Su Yun took out a pill furnace from his storage ring, exchanged a few pleasantries with Xiao Zhan, and then began refining the pill.
After half an hour, a fragrant aroma of the pill filled the courtyard, and Su Yun held a pill in his hand.
Now his Fighting Qi cultivation had reached the Ninth Star Martial Master, and his soul power had increased significantly due to his cultivation of the soul technique.
He no longer needed to be as frugal with his Fighting Qi as during the assessment, so his refining speed was much faster.
In Luo Qianchen's eyes, this scene meant that Su Yun's alchemy skills had made significant progress over the past year.
Luo Qianchen looked at Su Yun, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
He had met many Fourth-Rank Alchemists before, but none of them could refine the Qi-Gathering Pill in half an hour and succeed on the first try!
This young man's talent was terrifying!
He had the potential to become a Sixth-Rank Alchemist!
Xiao Zhan looked at the Qi-Gathering Pill in Su Yun's hand, overjoyed.
In the past few days, he had been scolded by the three old men, and it was unbearable.
If he hadn't already contacted Su Yun, the three elders would have made him hand over the medicinal materials.
Seeing the successful refinement of the Qi-Gathering Pill, Xiao Zhan felt that the pressure he had endured was worth it.
Xiao Yan, standing beside Xiao Zhan, was equally delighted.
Xiao Yan's expression was agitated, and his hands trembled uncontrollably.
The Qi-Gathering Pill! His Qi-Gathering Pill!
With this pill, he wouldn't need as much preparation. Tonight, he could break through to the Martial Practitioner realm!
"You must be Xiao Yan, right?"
Su Yun, holding the Qi-Gathering Pill, walked up to Xiao Yan with a smile.
This was the first time he was meeting Xiao Yan as Han Li.
"Yes, Master Han."
Xiao Yan quickly composed himself and respectfully replied.
"Truly, a hero emerges from the young.
If you succeed in breaking through this time, you will achieve the Martial Practitioner realm at the age of eleven.
This talent, not to mention in the Jia Ma Empire, but even in the entire Northwestern Continent, would be considered top-notch."
Su Yun looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes full of appreciation.
"Master Han is too kind. Whether or not Xiao Yan can break through to the Martial Practitioner realm, I will always remember Master Han's kindness and repay it in the future!"
Xiao Yan looked at Su Yun, his face serious as he acknowledged it.
Su Yun looked at Xiao Yan and felt no surprise. Xiao Zhan must have told this young man the situation.
The tool is in hand!
(End of Chapter)