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Chapter 450 Subjugation, Blood Soul Pill Acquired (8k views, please vote!)

Upon hearing this, the fierce lion remained silent for a long time.

Suddenly, a dragon's might erupted, enveloping an area of ​​several miles.

next moment.

Then a dark blue figure rushed out of the spirit beast pouch at Xu Chuan's waist.

It was Moyue, who had a dragon's head and a human body.

The oppressive aura of the true dragon enveloped the Fiery Sun Lion, causing its body to tremble slightly.

"A transformed dragon!" its voice was filled with terror. "This is your spirit beast companion?!"

Xu Chuan shrugged. "That's right. He is also a Supreme Elder of my clan."

"Little lion, don't push your luck. If you want to die, I won't mind having an extra meal today."

The Fiery Lion looked at Mo Yue in disbelief, then at Xu Chuan, "As a transformed great demon, why do you submit to humans?"

"What submission? Didn't he say I was his partner, and also a supreme elder of the Xu family?!"

Mo Yue looked at the Fiery Lion with dissatisfaction and said, "Moreover, when I first met him, I was only at the third level."

Little lion, if you fight alone, you have virtually no hope of ever reaching the transformation stage in this lifetime.

If we agree to his conditions, there might still be a sliver of a chance.

I've experienced the days of ruling a territory and reigning supreme, just like you did back then, but it was nothing special.

It's not a bad thing to change your lifestyle once in a while.

For someone like me now, if I want resources, someone will find them for me. As long as the Xu family doesn't experience any major turmoil, I don't need to take any action at all.

Little lion, I've said my piece. If you're still not willing, then it's your fate.

With your strength, there's absolutely no chance you can escape from the two of us.

Compared to Xu Chuan, Mo Yue's presence is more intimidating to the Fiery Lion.

After a while.

The Fiery Lion looked at Xu Chuan and said, "Can you help me advance to the fourth rank?"

"We can only do our best. Neither the transformation stage of you demon beasts nor the nascent soul stage of us humans can be easily reached."

You should be very clear about this.

"Can you help me suppress this malevolent aura?"

“I can try,” Xu Chuan smiled slightly. “If I can’t do it, I’ll take the Xuan Yang Flower and leave without harming you.”

But if we can achieve this...

The fierce lion finally lowered its head and said, "Then I will serve you as my master!"

"Go with me!"

"it is good!"

"Do not resist, allow me to examine your body carefully."

The fierce lion under the blazing sun nodded slightly.

Xu Chuan stepped forward and flew into the air.

He raised his hand and pressed it against the forehead of the fierce lion.

A mysterious aura surged from his palm into its body.

The fierce lion under the blazing sun trembled.

That power flowed throughout its entire body.

After completing the investigation, Xu Chuan began to take action, using the power of life and death to annihilate the malevolent force.

This malevolent power is extraordinary; it must have been inherited from an ancient ferocious beast.

However, due to the impure bloodline, it is difficult to control, leading to the erosion of its own malevolent power.

The Fiery Lion felt the malevolent energy within its body gradually disappearing.

It felt a clarity in its mind it had never known before, and the rage and murderous intent that had been tormenting it were gradually fading away.

Two hours later.

Xu Chuan withdrew his hand, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

The fierce lion stood there, lost in thought.

It raised its front paws, looked at its own sharp claws, and then sensed the state of its body, its eyes filled with disbelief.

This human actually did it.

It raised its head and looked at Xu Chuan with a complicated expression.

A moment later, it slowly lowered its proud head, bent its forelimbs, and knelt on the ground.

"Owner."

His voice was hoarse, yet it conveyed a sense of submission.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly and asked if it was willing to become his soul servant or a spirit beast.

After thinking it over, the Fiery Lion decided to become its spirit beast.

Then, a wisp of spiritual light flew from Xu Chuan's fingertip and landed on the lion's brow.

The spiritual light transformed into a complex contract pattern, which instantly disappeared into its body.

Xu Chuan looked at it and said, "I'll give you a name. From now on, you'll be called Tian Shi, Xu Tian Shi."

"Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Master."

"Your situation is as I expected. I can only suppress it for now. The malevolent power originates from your bloodline and will continue to be generated."

This cleanup will ensure your safety for ten years.

If given the opportunity, I will find a treasure to help you refine your bloodline, or perhaps my understanding of the Dao is deeper, and I have a sliver of hope of doing so.

"Thank you, Master."

Xu Chuan entered the cave, took away three immature Xuan Yang flowers, and transplanted them into the "Xu Clan Cave Heaven".

In that instant, the Fiery Lion felt as if its contractual connection with Xu Chuan had been severed.

"What's the big deal?"

Mo Yue had already gotten used to it, saying, "Following the Xu family will bring you benefits."

soon.

Xu Chuan emerged from the cave.

The Fiery Lion offered up its collection accumulated over many years, including the storage bags of some cultivators it had killed.

Inside were dozens of magical artifacts, several magical treasures, and various books.

"You should enter this spirit beast pouch first."

Xu Chuan would never allow the Fierce Sun Lion and Mo Yue to be squeezed together.

far away.

As the sun sets, it paints the entire valley in a golden-red hue.

Xu Chuan looked up, then flicked his sleeves and flew towards Tiandan City.

For the remaining days, he continued to collect medicinal herbs from all over the place.

However, the remaining two longevity-prolonging elixirs, "Shouchun Flower" and "Suixin Fruit," have not yet been discovered.

Seven days have passed.

Zhang Fan led an elderly man with gray hair, dressed in a Taoist robe, to Xu Chuan.

"Greetings, Senior Zhang. And who is this?" Xu Chuan clasped his hands in greeting.

"This is my old friend, Daoist Changsong, one of the Supreme Elders of the Heavenly Pill Sect."

"So it's Senior Changsong. I've long admired your name."

"Have you heard of me?"

"Never."

Daoist Changsong's expression stiffened, but Zhang Fan smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Changsong, please don't take it to heart."

That's just the kind of personality this child has.

Daoist Changsong sighed softly, "Fine, for the sake of Fellow Daoist Zhang, I will not hold it against you."

Then, he scrutinized Xu Chuan closely, "So you want to compete with me in alchemy?"

"The competition was proposed by Senior Zhang, but I am quite confident in my alchemy skills."

I am willing to learn from my seniors.

"Quite the boast."

Daoist Changsong said, "Then let's find any alchemy workshop in Tiandan City and use the furnaces and materials available there to conduct the competition."

"So that after you lose within the Heavenly Pill Sect, you won't say I had the advantage of terrain."

"I'll listen to my senior."

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, you choose the location."

Zhang Fan smiled faintly, "Then let's go to Pingkangfang. I remember there are alchemy rooms for rent there."

The three arrived at Pingkangfang.

Zhang Fan rented two alchemy rooms and chose the Gathering Yuan Pill as the elixir for the competition.

The ingredients were personally selected by Xu Chuan and Daoist Changsong from the spirit herb shop.

Half an hour later.

Changsong Daoren and Xu Chuan walked out of the alchemy room one after the other.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, let's leave the judgment to you."

He handed the blue porcelain bottle to Zhang Fan, and Xu Chuan did the same.

"Then let's take a look at Fellow Daoist Changsong's first."

The moment Zhang Fan opened the bottle, a medicinal fragrance filled the air.

Xu Chuan sniffed lightly, "Perfectly refined, Grade 9!"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Changsong looked at Xu Chuan in surprise, "Young friend, you can tell the quality of pills just by smelling them?"

"You flatter me, senior."

Zhang Fan poured them out and saw that they were indeed nine perfectly integrated high-grade Gathering Yuan Pills.

Then, he poured out the pills from the yellow porcelain bottle that Xu Chuan had refined.

Both are of similar quality.

All are from one furnace producing nine pills, each one of the highest quality.

Zhang Fan looked at Xu Chuan and said with a faint smile, "It seems you really do have some skills."

"Young friend, your skill in refining second-tier pills has reached its peak. There is no need to compete in refining second-tier pills again."

As for third-tier pills, if it's a common pill formula, it probably won't be difficult for you, young friend.

Instead, let's refine some less common third-tier pills that neither of us has ever refined before.

As for the location of the competition, I'm afraid we'll still have to go to my Heavenly Pill Sect.

After all, some of these materials are probably only available to our Heavenly Pill Sect.

Xu Chuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, “I once obtained a recipe for the ‘Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill,’ which is a very rare recipe.”

It is among the most difficult to make in the third-tier pill category.

Furthermore, I have never refined it before.

Zhang Fan smiled faintly upon hearing this, but remained silent.

Daoist Changsong looked at Xu Chuan with surprise, "I didn't expect you to have such a pill formula."

This prescription is indeed suitable.

However, the materials are precious, and our Heavenly Pill Sect only has one mature batch.

Xu Chuan's eyes lit up.

It's fine as long as it's there.

"Senior Changsong is very knowledgeable, so please make the suggestion."

"Let me think about it."

"Let's talk as we walk," Zhang Fan suggested.

The three immediately left and flew towards the nearby Tian Dan Sect.

Led by Daoist Changsong, the three flew straight into the sect's protective formation.

At the entrance to its cave.

Suddenly, Daoist Changsong said, "I've got it! The Blood Soul Pill. This is a demonic pill, which I have never refined before."

I've only ever seen it in classical texts.

"What are the effects of this pill?" Xu Chuan asked.

"Burst-enhancing type. After the pill is bound to the user by blood, it will enter the dantian."

Once activated, it can increase strength by at least 50%.

"So little? Could it be related to the materials used in the refining?"

"Young friend, what do you think is the key ingredient? Fellow Daoist Zhang, why don't you take a guess?"

"No." Zhang Fan raised his hand and said, "I'm not an alchemist, why are you asking me?"

Xu Chuan pondered for a moment, "Could it be a human soul, or the essence of a demon beast?"

"Oh, why do you think so, young friend?"

"As the senior just mentioned, this is a demonic elixir, the 'Blood Soul Pill,' which, as the name suggests, is related to the 'soul.'"

As a third-tier burst-type magic pill, a 50% increase is somewhat insufficient.

Unless this key material is very special and not fixed.

If the material is the soul of a cultivator or the essence of a demon beast, then it makes sense.

It is estimated that the "Blood Soul Pill" requires at least the soul of a Foundation Establishment cultivator to refine.

The essence of a demonic beast is also highly likely.

A glint of light flashed in Changsong Daoren's eyes. "Young friend, you are truly astonishing."

He is quick-witted, and his mastery of alchemy is probably not much different from mine.

He actually guessed the key to the "Blood Soul Pill" with just a few words.

After a pause, Daoist Changsong continued, "This theory of elixir can indeed be replaced by the essence of demonic beasts."

However, my Heavenly Pill Sect did not value it, and therefore never made any improvements.

"Why don't we give each other half a month to improve this elixir formula, and see who can refine it with better results?"

"This is getting more and more interesting," Zhang Fan thought to himself.

"Yes, but improving the pill formula is a thankless task. If I am lucky enough to win, that would be a good opportunity."

"The recipe is left to your esteemed clan; could you perhaps grant me two or three rare medicinal herbs as compensation?"

“That makes sense. Let’s do as you say, young friend.” Daoist Changsong stroked his beard and said, “Let’s go into seclusion in our cave for half a month to study this.”

The ingredients needed for the prescription will be delivered in ten portions soon.

"Is everything alright?"

"I'll do whatever you say, senior."

Half an hour later.

A quiet room inside the cave.

Xu Chuan looked at the copy of the pill formula that Daoist Changsong had sent through his disciple.

"Interesting. It's actually somewhat similar to the Demon Spirit Pill, using a special method to refine the Blood Soul."

Then seal it inside a elixir.

Not long after.

Another ten sets of materials for "Blood Soul Pill" were delivered.

The main ingredient is the essence of a second-tier demon beast.

Time and materials are limited, and the "Blood Soul Pill" itself is not easy to refine.

Even for an alchemist like Daoist Changsong, it was extremely difficult.

Of course, that doesn't mean it's impossible.

However, Daoist Changsong was unsure to what extent he could improve the "Blood Soul Pill".

However, Xu Chuan's previous experience in refining "Demon Spirit Pills" made it easier for him to master "Blood Soul Pills".

He first tried to refine the essence of a demon beast using the special method in the pill formula, but failed immediately.

Later, he tried to first refine the essence of the demon beast into a demon spirit, and then use the demon spirit to refine the blood soul.

Success was achieved after two attempts.

After that, they began to study how to refine pills and how to seal the blood soul.

And to maximize the enhancement of a cultivator's strength after activating the "Blood Soul Pill".

However, even if blood soul is used as a substitute, cultivators will inevitably feel weak after the outbreak.

However, its side effects are much smaller than those of drugs like the Bloodthirsty Pill.

After trying it again and again.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Both of them walked out of the alchemy room.

Two of Master Changsong's Golden Core disciples immediately stepped forward, cupped their hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Master."

He nodded slightly, looked at Xu Chuan, and chuckled, "Young friend Xu, are you confident of winning?"

"That depends on whether the senior is willing to let the junior have the opportunity."

"Haha~"

The Taoist Changsong stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

"It's no wonder I was defeated by my master. He was second in alchemy among the disciples of my Heavenly Pill Sect."

Even within the entire southern region, it would rank among the top five.

"The outcome is still undecided, so refrain from making nonsense. Young friend Xu's alchemy skills are no less than yours."

This shows that in this vast world, not everyone is vying for fame.

"I will still be the referee this time. Do you two have any objections?" Zhang Fan glanced at the two men.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang, I trust you completely.”

Xu Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Let's first look at each other's pills, and then Senior Zhang will take a taste and give his opinion."

This competition will only determine who produces the best quality pill, so you only need to bring out the one you are most satisfied with.

"Fellow Daoist Changsong, what do you think?" Zhang Fan asked Changsong Daoist.

He glanced at Xu Chuan, pondered for a moment, and then nodded. "This old man would also like to see how young friend Xu's improved 'Blood Soul Pill' is."

After both parties agree.

Zhang Fan handed each of his pills to the other person.

After examining it carefully, Xu Chuan said, "The Blood Soul Pill is no ordinary pill. The pill refined by Senior Changsong is of superior quality."

However, the efficacy of the medicine seems to be increased by up to 70%.

As for the duration and the degree of weakness, I cannot ascertain that.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Changsong's pupils contracted slightly, and he immediately began to examine the "Blood Soul Pill" that Xu Chuan had refined.

"what."

"What's wrong, Fellow Daoist Changsong? Is there a problem with Young Friend Xu's pill refining?"

“No.” Daoist Changsong’s gaze was solemn, even carrying a hint of disbelief.

He stared at Xu Chuan and asked, "How did you resolve the spirit riot?"

Even my own superior-grade "Blood Soul Pill" is not perfect. And yours...
It is also of superior quality, and the technique is almost perfect, comparable to the original "Blood Soul Pill".

"Could it be that you have improved the secret method of refining blood souls recorded in the pill formula?"

"Senior thinks too highly of me. Modifying secret techniques is much more difficult, so how could it be accomplished in a mere half a month?"

Seeing that Daoist Changsong was about to press for more information, Zhang Fan interrupted him, saying, "Fellow Daoist, now is not the time to press for more information."

If you lose, you'll be giving away two or three rare spiritual herbs to young friend Xu.

"As long as it's not one of the most precious ones, just two rare spiritual herbs, I, Daoist Changsong, can't afford to lose."

"So you're admitting defeat?" Zhang Fan smiled.

"The results are not yet in, how could I easily admit defeat? Since our conversation has stalled, let's begin by consuming this 'Blood Soul Pill' of mine."

"it is good."

Zhang Fan refined two "Blood Soul Pills" with his own blood, savoring the changes they brought about.

Half an hour later.

Zhang Fan opened his eyes, first looking at Daoist Changsong, and then at Xu Chuan.

“Speak frankly,” said Daoist Changsong calmly.

"The 'Blood Soul Pill' refined by young friend Xu is more than twice as effective as yours, and it causes less weakness."

"It is because my skills are inferior to others."

Daoist Changsong sighed softly, "However, it is truly beyond my imagination that young friend Xu has been able to improve the 'Blood Soul Pill' to this extent in just half a month."

Converting a cultivator's soul into the essence of a demon beast, and with a significant amplification, this is already considered a very good burst-type pill.

"Young friend Xu, are you truly willing to leave the pill formula with my Heavenly Pill Sect?"

"After all, it's an agreement, how could I go back on my word?"

"What kind of elixir does this young friend desire? Anything that I can decide is at my disposal."

"Even seedlings of the spiritual plants 'Shouchun Flower' and 'Suixin Fruit' are acceptable."

"The Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill?!"

Master Changsong immediately understood.

Although these two medicinal herbs can also be used to refine other longevity pills, only the "Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill" is used at the same time.

"No wonder my friend made this request before the competition."

Master Changsong instantly understood everything.

"I wonder if you would allow me to?"

Master Changsong fell silent.

If it's just "Shouchun Flower" and "Suixin Fruit", then I'll give them to you.

However, even Daoist Changsong had to think carefully about the complete spiritual plant.

Zhang Fan laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist, you won't go back on your word, will you?"

Zhang didn't believe it; in the vast Tian Dan Sect, there was only one "Longevity Spring Flower" and one "Year Heart Fruit" spiritual plant.

"This"

Changsong Daoist looked at Zhang Fan with surprise, thinking to himself, "Does Zhang Fan owe Xu Chuan a favor?"

Otherwise, why would they protect it so much?

"Xu Chuan's alchemy skills are indeed extraordinary, but for the Heavenly Pill Sect, they are not lacking."

The portion size wasn't particularly large.

However, considering Zhang Fan, a powerful cultivator who might be among the top five in Tiannan, we need to think carefully.

"I need to discuss the matter of the spiritual plant seedlings with my fellow disciples before I can give an answer."

Xu Chuan replied with a smile, "Of course."

"Then you and Fellow Daoist Zhang can wait in my cave for a while."

"Fellow Daoist Changsong, you may go."

Taoist Changsong left immediately.

He lightly lifted his foot, rose into the clouds, and flew towards another mountain peak several miles away.

That mountain peak is called Tiandou Peak.

The mountains are steep and shrouded in mist.

An ancient cave dwelling can be vaguely seen at the top of the mountain.

The people living here are the great cultivators of the Heavenly Pill Sect.

Although he was highly skilled, he was not particularly adept at alchemy.

In terms of alchemy skills, he probably wouldn't even make it into the top twenty within the Heavenly Pill Sect.

A moment later, the tall pine tree landed on the top of Tiandou Peak.

He transmitted a few words towards the cave, and the cave gate slowly opened.

He stepped inside.

Inside the cave, there is another world.

"Junior brother, what brings you here?"

An elderly man with a gaunt face spoke slowly.

His hair and beard were all white, and his aura was unfathomable. He was the master of this peak, the Heavenly Fighting True Lord.

"Junior brother also invited senior sister and junior brother to come."

Almost a moment.

Then two more people entered the cave.

The first to enter was a middle-aged Taoist priest, dressed in a gray-blue Taoist robe, with a somewhat cold and stern expression between his brows.

His name is Xuanji Daoren, and he has the cultivation level of the early Nascent Soul stage.

Beside him was a kind-faced middle-aged woman, holding a whisk, with a spiritual flower tucked into her hair, and a faint fragrance of medicine wafting around her.

She is the senior sister of Daoist Changsong, Fairy Qinghe.

His strength actually reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

"Senior Sister Qinghe, Junior Brother Xuanji, you've arrived."

Xuanji Daoist spoke up, "Senior Brother Changsong, what brings you here?"

"Please have a seat."

The two nodded slightly, and after greeting True Lord Tiandou, they casually took their seats.

Daoist Changsong did not hide anything and immediately recounted the events that had occurred.

Fairy Qinghe said, "With your alchemy skills, Junior Brother, you actually lost to a Golden Core cultivator?"

Not only was she puzzled, but Xuanji Daoist and Tiandou Zhenjun also found it unbelievable.

"This all started with Fellow Daoist Zhang Fan's matter. This time, the Xuan Yue Sect obtained the Crossing Calamity Lotus Seed."

Given my relationship with him, I'll definitely be the one to refine it.

But Xu Chuan was one of the extra people.

Zhang Fan seemed to trust him a lot; if the Tribulation-Crossing Pill hadn't been so important, he probably would have directly entrusted it to him for refining.

That's how our alchemy competition came about.

Since the two-tier pills were evenly matched, we chose to improve the "Blood Soul Pill" and decide the winner based on its efficacy.

Unfortunately, I was still one move behind.

Qinghe Fairy pondered and said, "At the Golden Core stage, to be able to elevate alchemy to this level, one must possess top-notch alchemy talent."

"Xu Chuan is a man of extraordinary combat strength. I heard from Fellow Daoist Zhang Fan that he has already reached the initial stage of Nascent Soul combat strength."

In the Northwest region, he is known as the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage.

Master Changsong shared his information about Xu Chuan.

"Leaving aside Xu Chuan himself, his demand for the 'Longevity Flower' and 'Year Heart Fruit' clearly indicates that he wants to refine the 'Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill'."

These two are among the main ingredients; the rest is for preparing the Xuan Yang Spirit Water.

If it's just ingredients for a medicinal formula, giving them away is fine.

But spiritual plants.”

Xuanji Daoist frowned slightly, "In the past, our Tiandan Sect relied on the 'Xuanyang Longevity Pill' to establish connections with several Nascent Soul cultivators."

Given this person's expertise in alchemy, if he were to gather all the necessary ingredients, he would certainly be able to refine the pill.

"From now on, for those Golden Core cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan, they'll have another force to consider."

The Taoist Changsong's face showed a bitter expression. "That's what I was thinking too. I couldn't make up my mind for a while, so I asked a few people to discuss it with me."

However, I lost the alchemy competition, and the conditions I agreed to before, witnessed by Zhang Fan, cannot be reneged on under any circumstances.

"In my opinion, some spiritual flowers and fruits will suffice."

"Oh no, there are three 'Longevity Flower' plants and two 'Year Heart Fruit' spirit trees."

It's fine to give away the seedlings.

After all, both of these are difficult to transplant, and not just anyone can successfully cultivate them.

Besides being the top alchemist of the Heavenly Pill Sect, Fairy Qinghe is also a master of spiritual plant cultivation.

It took a lot of effort to transplant the two kinds of spiritual herbs from outside back to the Tian Dan Sect's herb garden and make them survive.

"Senior Sister Qinghe, what if he is also skilled in cultivating spiritual plants like you?"

That was his fate.

Qinghe Fairy glanced at him lightly and said calmly, "Everyone in this world has their own destiny."

Although our Heavenly Pill Sect cultivates many spiritual herbs in its herb garden, we dare not claim to encompass all the spiritual herbs in the world.

Seeing that the two were each holding their own opinion, Tiandou Zhenjun looked at Changsong Daoren and said, "Junior brother, this matter was started by you. What do you think would be better?"

Daoist Changsong thought for a moment, "Actually, Junior Brother agrees to give away the spiritual plant."

Firstly, it demonstrates the magnanimity of my Heavenly Pill Sect and our commitment to keeping our promises; secondly, it is to befriend Xu Chuan.

He must need these two elixirs.

Furthermore, although Xu Chuan is a Golden Core cultivator, he gives me a sense of unfathomable depth.

Its potential and future are limitless.

I even saw the figure of Fellow Daoist Zhang Fan from back then.

The group of people were all slightly startled.

"Thirdly, it is to give Fellow Daoist Zhang Fan an explanation. More than a hundred years ago, it was he who deterred us."

That's how my Heavenly Pill Sect was spared an undeserved disaster.

The group remained silent.

A short while later.

Tian Dou Zhenjun said, "Junior Brother Changsong is right. No matter what, we cannot refuse to give Zhang Fan face."

Besides, we were the ones who lost the alchemy contest.

Moreover, Xu Chuan left behind an improved "Blood Soul Pill" as a token of his gratitude.

This elixir is enough to give the disciples of my Heavenly Pill Sect another means of survival.

"Tian Dou is right, but Junior Brother is still somewhat unwilling," Xuanji Daoist said. "The Xu family is merely a newly established Nascent Soul family."

"Do not say such things again. Our Heavenly Pill Sect has always been neutral, which is why we have maintained our current position."

How can you be sure that today's newly emerging Nascent Soul family won't become a dominant Nascent Soul family in the future?

Junior Brother Changsong has always been very lucky.

Hundreds of years ago, before Zhang Fan rose to prominence, they befriended him and offered him assistance.

That's how the two companies developed their current friendship.

Since he believes Xu Chuan could be the next Zhang Fan, it's probably not just a wild guess.

"Alright, since you all agree, what's the point of me saying anything more? In the end, the minority should obey the majority."

Fairy Qinghe asked, "Junior Brother Changsong, is Xu Chuan's alchemy skill truly superior to yours?"

"It's hard to say. Perhaps they are evenly matched, or perhaps one is worse than the other. Why don't you go and see for yourself, Senior Sister, and have a conversation with him?"

He must be very pleased to be able to discuss the Dao with you, the number one alchemist of the Heavenly Pill Sect.

Moreover, obtaining the spiritual plants "Longevity Spring Flower" and "Year Heart Fruit" requires Senior Sister's personal effort.

Fairy Qinghe nodded slightly.

"The Northwest is in turmoil; it seems another storm is brewing."

The Heavenly Dou True Monarch murmured, "I wonder how many forces will rise and fall this time."

The group fell silent.

The matter has been decided.

Daoist Changsong accompanied Fairy Qinghe to the Spirit Herb Garden.

After obtaining the medicinal herb seedlings, the two went to the cave of Daoist Changsong.

The living room of the cave dwelling.

Xu Chuan and Zhang Fan were led to the living room by one of his disciples.

Upon seeing Fairy Qinghe, Zhang Fan immediately smiled and said, "Fairy Qinghe, it's been many years, and you still look as beautiful as ever."

"Fellow Daoist Zhang Fan's strength is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Rumor has it that you are one of the most likely people to advance to the Nascent Soul stage."

It seems the rumors weren't entirely unfounded.

“Even Fairy Qinghe said it was just a rumor. How can you believe everything you hear?” Zhang Fan laughed.

He then looked at Daoist Changsong, "You've invited Fairy Qinghe here. It seems you've made your decision, Daoist Changsong."

“Of course.” Daoist Changsong said, “Senior Sister, this is the young friend Xu Chuan that I mentioned to you.”

Qinghe Fairy looked Xu Chuan over, then with a flick of her blue robe, two complete spiritual plants appeared in mid-air.

Its roots still carry sacred soil.

Xu Chuan's heart burned with passion, yet his expression remained calm.

With these two spiritual herbs, the Xu family will have a continuous supply of "Mysterious Yang Longevity Pills" in the future.

"Thank you, Senior Changsong and Senior Qinghe."

Fairy Qinghe chuckled and said, "Since it is a promise, my Heavenly Pill Sect will keep it."

Moreover, your improved "Blood Soul Pill" is also quite valuable.

The text mentions a prescription.

Xu Chuan then passed on his improved and refining techniques to Daoist Changsong.

"So that's how it is. You processed the demon beast's essence first. This secret technique is obviously specifically designed for demon beast essences."

This secret technique alone is of extraordinary value.

Qinghe Fairy also scanned it with her divine sense.

Apart from this, almost nothing else has changed.

She knew in her heart that Xu Chuan's comprehension and learning ability were superior to her junior brother's in terms of alchemy.

She is in no way inferior to her.

"Young friend Xu is quite skilled in alchemy, and I am eager to learn from you. I wonder if I could invite you to discuss the Dao of herbs and plants with me?"

Insights on Daoist alchemy.

"To be able to discuss the Dao with the number one alchemist of the Heavenly Pill Sect is something I could never ask for."

Therefore.

Xu Chuan stayed at the Tiandan Sect for three more days.

A debate on philosophy.

Both sides gained insights, but in terms of their mastery of Daoist alchemy, it's hard to say who is better.

Zhang Fan also managed to obtain a "Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill".

"Young friend Xu, I have fulfilled all my promises to you."

Xu Chuan solemnly accepted the pill and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you for your help this time, senior."

"Are we going to Qingxu Sect next?"

"Exactly."

"Since you are entrusted with the task of refining the 'Crossing Tribulation Pill' for my Xuan Yue Sect, I will protect you for a while longer."

Thank you.

The two did not linger in Tiandan City and went directly to Qingxu City via the city's teleportation array.

During the teleportation, Zhang Fan took out a token of the guest elder of the Heavenly Pill Sect.

This means we can save on transmission fees again?

Seeing this, Xu Chuan asked curiously, "Senior Zhang, are you also a guest elder of the Heavenly Pill Sect?"

"It's just a nominal appointment; the token was a gift from Fellow Daoist Changsong."

With this token, one can have a reason to intervene in the affairs of the Heavenly Pill Sect at certain times.

What do you think?

“This junior thinks it’s excellent.” Xu Chuan’s eyes flickered slightly. “If we had tokens for the various teleportation arrays, that would be even better.”

"There are still several forces that don't like Zhang."

Amidst their hearty laughter, the two stepped into the teleportation array and were teleported away under the respectful gazes of others.

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Qingxu City.

It is a different kind of prosperity from Tiandan City.

A more balanced approach.

Unlike the Heavenly Pill Sect, where spirit herb shops, pill shops, and pill workshops are everywhere.

It is similar to Xuan Yue City.

But it's even more prosperous.

"How should we arrange it?"

"Since this is my first time visiting Qingxu City, I should first get a general understanding of the area. I plan to visit Qingxu Sect in three days."

"Whatever you like, let's find an inn to stay in first."

Xu Chuan did not refuse.

Zhang Fan meditated in the inn, while Xu Chuan learned about the details of Qingxu City.

According to his understanding, Qingxu City itself is an ancient city that has been transformed, and it seems to contain many secrets.

There are rumors that a fifth-order spiritual vein lies dormant underground.

There are also rumors that the ancient true demons were sealed away.

However, there are indeed three ancient battle sites in the city that still bear traces of battle.

It can be observed and studied by people.

However, no one actually gleaned any supernatural powers or techniques from the traces of the moves.

This requires an exceptionally high level of comprehension.

The city has industries that sell alchemy, artifacts, arrays, and talismans, and even sells spirit beasts and servants.

The Xutian Chamber of Commerce, Qinghua Chamber of Commerce, and Jinyang Chamber of Commerce all have auction houses.

The Qinghua Chamber of Commerce does not have much business conflict with the other two major chambers of commerce.

However, the competition between the Xutian Chamber of Commerce and the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce is fierce, and they often quarrel.

There have even been incidents of assassination.

(End of this chapter)