Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master

Imperial Capital, Alchemist Guild

The Alchemist Guild's building has a rather unique design. Its overall shape roughly resembles a medicine cauldron. Around the building, there are windows that resemble the cauldron's fire openings. Above the high roof, a huge cauldron lid lies down, concealing the room.

On the pale purple sandalwood plaque, five ancient characters, their writing slightly blurred, shimmered with a faint glow.

Alchemist Guild

Xiao Ting led two members of the Xiao family to the entrance of the Imperial Capital Alchemist Guild.

Xiao Ting, as the head of the Xiao family, one of the four major families in the capital, is also a Dou Wang powerhouse and one of the top ten powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire.

The guards of the Alchemist Guild naturally wouldn't stop them, after all, who would dare to offend a Battle King?

"Clan Chief Xiao, what brings you here?"

A sprightly old man walked over, carrying a medicine cauldron on his head and wearing an alchemist's robe. The badge on his chest had five mercury-like ripples. He greeted Xiao Ting very politely.

"Hehe, it's been a long time since I last saw Vice President Fa Ma. How have you been?" Xiao Ting dared not be careless in front of this old man.

This Fa Ma is no ordinary person; he is a fifth-grade alchemist and also a Dou Wang expert. His cultivation is comparable to Xiao Ting's, and Xiao Ting cannot underestimate such a being.

"Very good, Clan Chief Xiao is still so vigorous for his age. May I ask what brings you to the Alchemist Guild? Are you here to refine pills?" Fa Ma said with a smile.

Xiao Ting: "I'm here to see Chairman Wang and request that he refine a pill."

"Oh, I see. Well, you've come at the right time. Guild Master Wang is free right now and is in the guild. Please come with me."

Fa Ma led Xiao Ting to the top floor of the Alchemist Guild, which is the highest hall of the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire, where the guild leader of the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire resides.

"Clan Chief Xiao, please wait a moment while I knock on the door," Fa Ma said with a smile.

Xiao Ting didn't presume to be important. He cupped his hands in greeting to Fa Ma and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Fa Ma."

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Fama arrived at the door and knocked loudly.

Who is it?

An aged voice came from inside the door.

"President Wang, I am Fa Ma. The head of the Xiao family has come to discuss something with you," Fa Ma said loudly.

"Hey—hey—hey—Old Xiao, what brings you here? Let him in." The aged voice came again.

Fama opened the door and gestured for Xiao Ting to come in.

"You two wait outside, give me the things," Xiao Ting said to the two Xiao family disciples behind him.

"yes!"

Xiao Ting carried an exquisite wooden box inside, and after he entered, Fa Ma closed the door.

"Let's go down and wait," Fa Ma said to the two Xiao family disciples.

The three then left.

The room's decor was unique. Unlike the luxurious exterior, the Alchemist Guild Master's room was surprisingly simple, with a distinctly antique feel.

An old man in a gray robe sat cross-legged in the center of the room. In front of him was a rather large medicine cauldron, which still had some red stains, indicating that it had just been used. A strong medicinal fragrance lingered in the air.

"President Wang, are you refining medicine? Am I disturbing you? If I am, I would be very sorry to have disturbed you." Xiao Ting bowed to President Wang.

"Hehe, no, I finished refining the pills before you arrived. I was planning to rest for a while before continuing. Your arrival is just in time. So, what is it?"

The gray-robed old man said with a smile. He did not have the arrogant aura of an ordinary alchemist; on the contrary, he was very easygoing.

"President Wang, this is a small gift, please accept it." Xiao Ting handed the wooden box forward.

President Wang glanced at it, then channeled his fighting spirit into his hand, drawing the wooden box towards him. He opened it and took a look.

"Wow! Cleansing Grass! One of the main ingredients for refining the top-grade sixth-rank pill, Soul Cleansing Pill. And two fifth-rank beast cores, hmm, not bad. Tell me, what kind of pill do you want to refine, the Spirit Battle Pill or something else?"

Chairman Wang did not accept the wooden box, after all, he was curious as to why Xiao Ting had taken out these good things.

Xiao Ting cupped his hands in greeting to Chairman Wang: "Please, Chairman Wang, refine a Qi Gathering Powder. I have already prepared the medicinal ingredients."

"Huh? Qi Gathering Powder? That's it?" President Wang was also taken aback. He originally thought that Xiao Ting would ask him to refine a Fighting Spirit Pill, or perhaps a lightning attribute pill suitable for his cultivation.

But even after racking his brains, Chairman Wang never expected that he would be asked to refine such a simple Qi Gathering Powder.

"Ahem, Old Xiao, tell me, why do you want to refine Qi Gathering Powder? Although Qi Gathering Powder is a fourth-grade pill, there are quite a few that can be refined in this Alchemist Guild."

President Wang felt he had been somewhat rude and quickly asked Xiao Ting why.

Xiao Ting bowed to President Wang and said, "To be honest, President Wang, my grandson Xiao Li has already reached the ninth level of Dou Qi. He is only nine years old this year. I would like to ask you to personally refine some pills to help him."

I would like to ask Chairman Wang to refine a Qi Gathering Powder and, at the same time, also refine a Spirit Foundation Building Pill for my grandson, so that he can have a good foundation.

Chairman Wang stroked his beard with his right hand: "Nine years old, nine-stage fighting qi? Interesting. As for Qi-gathering powder, that's easy to say. With your status, Old Xiao, you can buy a hundred or so to eat as a meal."

This Spirit Foundation Establishment Pill, a peak fifth-grade pill, could easily be mistaken for a sixth-grade one. Its grade is similar to the Battle Spirit Pill, but its ingredients are even rarer. Its value is so high that you probably can't afford it.

Xiao Ting listened to Chairman Wang's words and realized that it didn't seem like a rejection, so he chose to continue trying.

"For the sake of my grandson's future, I might as well make the most of my remaining years and go on a shady trip to the Black Corner Region. I'm sure I can afford this elixir."

Chairman Wang stroked his beard and smiled: "I didn't expect you to care so much about this grandson. Ah~ It's so good to have a child. I'm used to being alone, and I'm actually a little envious of you old man for having such a good grandson."

"Alright, then let this old man go see your grandson himself. If he's to my liking, elixirs and such are no problem."

"Thank you!" Xiao Ting bowed again in thanks.

"Let's go." President Wang straightened his clothes, then took out his alchemist's robe from his storage ring and put it on.

"President Wang, please!" Xiao Ting said respectfully to President Wang.

That's how it is on the Dou Qi Continent. Alchemists have a transcendent status, and people basically have to curry favor with them, which has also fostered a group of alchemists with bad morals.

But this Master Wang was different. He was humorous, approachable, and had a generous personality, making him very popular throughout the entire Gama Empire.

President Wang: "Clan Chief Xiao, what is your grandson's battle aura attribute?"

Xiao Ting: "It's fire, fire-attribute battle qi. To be honest, my grandson is exceptionally talented. He learned the low-level Xuan-rank battle skill, Fire Cloud Palm, with only the ninth level of battle qi. It's truly terrifying."

Chairman Wang stroked his beard: "Oh? Such talent? What about your grandson's soul talent?"

Xiao Ting was taken aback: "President Wang, this has stumped me. I am not an alchemist and do not know much about the soul, but my grandson's soul talent should be very good. He is different from other children and has become sensible at a very young age."

Chairman Wang chuckled: "I hope you can give this old man a surprise."