I am a mortal who has achieved enlightenment through burning my secrets

Chapter 346 Secretary
Xiao Wuji deliberately controlled the two puppets to unleash the power of a Dou Huang, fighting until the outer courtyard dean Hu Qian arrived with a group of elders, before hastily fleeing into the distance.

Why would the people of Black Corner Domain risk snatching a sixth-grade pill from the mouths of the Dou Huang and Dou Wang of Canaan Academy?

"You're that sixth-grade alchemist? Where are your pills? Let me see them!"

An elderly man with a ruddy face and white hair had a hint of longing in his eyes. He had been stuck at the peak of the fifth rank for too long and desperately needed guidance from a sixth-rank alchemist.

Xiao Wuji pointed somewhat speechlessly at Ruolin beside him and said, "She has already taken the pill, and we are discussing compensation!"

"You ate it? How could you eat it?" Elder Huo was furious and his mentality immediately collapsed.

In the end, Hu Qian couldn't stand it anymore and slapped Elder Huo on the head, which finally calmed him down.

"I don't want a living sixth-grade alchemist, why would I want sixth-grade pills!"

After saying that, Hu Qian pushed Elder Huo aside, glanced at Ruo Lin, and then clicked his tongue in amazement and said, "I have never heard of a pill that can advance a person directly from a Great Dou Master to a Dou King!"

Xiao Wuji raised an eyebrow and said, "This pill is my own creation. It is based on the principle of the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill and has been repeatedly deduced and improved. It can be taken multiple times and has no side effects!"

"Three patterns represent the peak of the fourth grade, seven patterns represent the peak of the fifth grade, and nine patterns are not the lowest grade among sixth-grade pills!"

However, Hu Qian also raised new questions.

"You're just a Great Dou Master, right? How can you only withstand the consumption of sixth-grade pills?"

Xiao Wuji took out a small furnace and said, "I can not only refine pills, but also craft weapons. My cauldron only needs the magic core of a magical beast to provide energy. I don't need to ignite the flame myself. My spiritual power is strong enough, so refining sixth-grade pills is naturally no problem!"

"It seems our academy has struck gold this time!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Qian's smile widened. If someone so young can refine a sixth-grade pill, then he should be able to refine a Breakthrough Pill soon, right? At that time, will he also be able to break through to the Dou Zong realm?

"Not at all!" Xiao Wuji said seriously, "I heard from Instructor Ruolin that there are many students in the inner academy who are stronger than me, and I have always looked forward to exchanging ideas with such people!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Qian and the elders behind him began to look strange. Ruo Lin, standing beside him, lowered her head in shame. However, none of them pointed it out. Such a good student couldn't be allowed to run away.

Then, escorted by the dean and a group of elders, they soon arrived at Canaan Academy.

However, before Xiao Wuji could discuss the compensation issue with Ruolin, he was pulled away by Elder Huo.

In the dimly lit alchemy room, Elder Huo held up a storage ring with both hands and bowed to Xiao Wuji.

"These are the pill formulas, cultivation techniques, and combat skills I've collected over the years. I would appreciate it if you could give me some pointers, young friend Wuji."

Elder Huo appeared very humble in front of Xiao Wuji. In the Dou Qi Continent, the strong are respected, while among alchemists, rank is the most important.

Xiao Wuji took the storage ring from Elder Huo's hand and nodded, saying, "Now, refine a fourth-grade pill for me to see!"

"Fourth rank?" Elder Huo was somewhat puzzled. He was a fifth rank, so even if he were to receive guidance, shouldn't it start from the fifth rank?

“Yes, fourth grade!” Xiao Wuji said, “And it must be refined as quickly as possible!”

Elder Huo was unaware of the hidden meaning behind this, but he did as instructed. He specifically chose the Bright Soul Pill, the most difficult of the fourth-grade pills, in order to demonstrate his alchemy skills.

Of course, he wasn't trying to show off; his alchemy skills weren't anything to brag about in front of a sixth-grade alchemist. His main goal was to highlight the problems he encountered while refining his medicine.

Soon, a pill was formed in Elder Huo's alchemy furnace and presented to Xiao Wuji. However, Xiao Wuji did not look at the pill, but said to himself: "Your soul power is not strong enough, which makes it possible to refine the medicinal materials one by one. In addition, your method of condensing the pill is too traditional. I will teach you a new method!"

"Watch!"

Xiao Wuji retrieved the same set of medicinal herbs from the medicine shelf, then used flames to condense a pill furnace in front of him, and put all the herbs into it for one-time refining.

"This technique of using flames to condense the medicine cauldron is something that every high-level alchemist must master. You can also practice your fire control skills in this area later."

"Then learn the art of distraction! Each time you refine medicine, don't just control one type of flame. Try controlling multiple flames simultaneously. Once you're familiar with them, it will be much easier to refine pills using only one flame! Your current alchemy skills are barely even at the fifth rank!"

"Mental strength needs constant consumption and recovery to gradually grow. I'll teach you a pupil technique that can enhance mental strength later. I believe you'll be able to refine sixth-grade pills soon!"

After instructing Elder Huo for half a day, Xiao Wuji then went to Ruolin's office based on the spiritual imprint he had left on her.

"Mentor Ruolin!"

"Who?" Ruolin turned around and looked at Xiao Wuji, who had come looking for her so eagerly. She said somewhat shyly, "Um, I will definitely make up for the sixth-grade pill! Please give me some more time, Wuji!"

"Time?" Xiao Wuji placed his hands on Ruolin's desk, looking down at her and asking, "How long? Ten years? Or twenty years? Do you think I'll still care about the value of a sixth-grade pill by then?"

"I, I will do it as soon as possible!" Ruolin lowered her head in shame. She was originally just a Great Dou Master, but she suddenly broke through to Dou Wang. However, this did not mean that she had the strength of a Dou Wang. Moreover, a Dou Wang could not earn the money of a sixth-grade pill in a short period of time.

"Mentor Ruolin, what you're doing is wrong!"

Xiao Wuji stepped on the table, flipped over, and sat on it, spreading his legs to face Ruolin.

“Teacher Ruolin, I am still a student. A sixth-grade pill is extremely valuable. Without it, my growth will be affected. I can’t just let it go like this.”

"Then, how do you want me to compensate you?" The masculine scent wafted over her, making it difficult for Ruolin to breathe.

Xiao Wuji lifted Ruolin's chin, hooked her finger to his knee, and clamped her between his legs, saying, "Simple, sell yourself to me, and you'll help me put out fires in the future, which will also indirectly promote my cultivation!"

"No, no, we can't do that. We'll be letting Yu'er down!" Ruolin said, strongly refusing to comply.

"It's alright, Yu'er is my maid, not my girlfriend. She's the one who wronged me, not me!" Xiao Wuji bent down and lifted Ruolin into his arms.

“But, but we are teacher and student!” Ruolin said with some resistance.

"It's alright, this is what makes it exciting!" Xiao Wuji made a graceful turn and placed Ruolin on the table.

"No, no way!" Ruolin was still somewhat resistant.

"Five years to become a Dou Huang, ten years to become a Dou Zong, but you need to be more proactive!"

"Ok!"

"Be my secretary while we're in school!"

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(End of this chapter)