Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

"So fast?"

Zhou Hongde was taken aback when he heard Jiang Yun's words.

Foundation Establishment cultivators possess exceptionally strong memories.

He remembered that the second-tier low-grade alchemist assessment was proposed five years ago.

If Jiang Yun passes this test, he will be given a Gathering Yuan Pill on the spot.

In just five years, Jiang Yun became a second-tier low-grade alchemist?

"Chieftain, when will the assessment begin?"

Jiang Yun remained calm and inquired about the date of the assessment.

Five years is not a long time.

If it weren't for insufficient spiritual strength, I would have needed to cultivate the "Deceptive King Visualization Diagram" for the first two years.

In that case, it would take three years to advance to the second-tier low-grade alchemist.

"You seem confident," Zhou Hongde said thoughtfully. "In that case, the assessment will be held at the Pill Hall on the third day of next month."

Upon learning the date of the assessment, Jiang Yun bowed and took his leave.

It's the middle of the month now, and there are still two weeks until the third day of next month.

It seems he can recover for another half month, which suits his wishes.

After Jiang Yun left, Ye Hongyi rushed over upon hearing the news.

"He's already a second-tier low-grade alchemist?" Ye Hongyi asked in surprise.

"Hmm." Zhou Hongde nodded. "The assessment will be held at the Pill Hall on the third day of next month. It concerns the rise and fall of the family. We will all go to observe it together on the third day of next month."

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Ye Hongyi nodded, then smiled and said, "There's still more than half a month until the third day of next month. Haven't you prepared the Gathering Yuan Pill yet?"

Zhou Hongde smiled. "I originally thought it would take him more than ten years to advance to the second-tier low-grade alchemist, but I didn't expect him to only take five years. Why would he prepare so early?"

"This boy's talent in alchemy is truly enviable. Fortunately, he is a member of the Zhou family."

Ye Hongyi sighed, then said seriously, "There's no time to lose, let's go to the Treasure Pavilion today to exchange for the Gathering Yuan Pill."

"That's right, that's exactly what I was thinking." Zhou Hongde said in a deep voice, "The Gathering Yuan Pill needs to be sent from the Zixiao Sect headquarters to the Exchange Pavilion, and it will take about ten days to get it. You can go there to exchange it with your family jade token."

Zhou Hongde did not deliver the promised Gathering Yuan Pill.

After all, the time it took Jiang Yun to become a second-tier low-grade alchemist was beyond his expectations.

I heard today from Jiang Yun that the assessment will begin.

Therefore, the Gathering Yuan Pill definitely needs to be prepared in advance.

If Jiang Yun passes the test but cannot produce the Gathering Yuan Pill and thus cannot fulfill his promise, then the clan leader will lose face.

Therefore, Zhou Hongde set the assessment date for the third day of next month.

"it is good."

Ye Hongyi nodded, took the family jade token from Zhou Hongde, and used her family contribution points to exchange for a Gathering Yuan Pill.

……

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, the family will begin the second-level alchemist assessment for Jiang Yun.

The Zhou family head is Zhou Hongde, and the matriarch is Ye Hongyi.

Many Zhou family elders and senior members also came to the Pill Hall to observe the assessment of Jiang Yun as a second-level alchemist.

Jiang Yun's mother in this life, Zhou Zongting, and his four uncles were also present.

These people had only just learned that Jiang Yun had become a second-tier low-grade alchemist.

In addition, everyone is speculating.

Why did the clan leader conduct a separate assessment of Jiang Yun?

Does passing the assessment mean he will be appointed as the Grand Elder of the Pill Hall?

At this moment, in the inner courtyard of the Dan Hall.

The First Elder, Zhou Hongchang, looked at the clan leader and others who had arrived with a look of surprise.

What happened?

Why such a big fuss?

I have many questions.

Zhou Hongchang walked to Zhou Hongsheng's side and asked:

"Fourth brother, what's going on? Why aren't you guarding the alchemy shop? What are you doing here?"

"you do not know?"

Zhou Hongsheng asked a question in return, and then explained:

"The clan leader has set up a second-tier low-grade alchemist assessment for Zhou Yun, and today is the day of the assessment."

"The second-tier low-grade alchemist assessment? How come I haven't heard of this?"

Zhou Hongchang felt a little puzzled, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Zhou Yun has become a second-tier alchemist?"

"We only learned of this yesterday. The clan chief asked us to be witnesses," Zhou Hongsheng said in a low voice, glancing to his left.

"I feel this is unusual. If Zhou Yun passes the test, something big is bound to happen. Look over there, even Second Brother has come."

Zhou Hongchang followed Zhou Hongsheng's gaze.

Sure enough, he saw his second brother, Zhou Hongdao.

A short while later.

Jiang Yun came into his view.

Jiang Yun walked casually to the clan leader and bowed with his hands clasped.

"Chieftain, we may begin."

Zhou Hongde nodded, waved his hand, and handed nine portions of medicinal herbs to Jiang Yun.

Nine portions of medicinal herbs, three portions each of second-grade low-level Fire Essence Pill, Wood Essence Pill, and Earth Essence Pill.

Jiang Yun obtained the medicinal herbs and once again refined pills in full view of everyone.

This time, it's not about refining a low-grade first-tier pill.

Moreover, this matter concerns the opportunity to establish one's foundation and the Gathering Yuan Pill, so there is no room for distraction.

Therefore, Jiang Yun acted as if no one around him existed, and devoted himself entirely to the alchemy assessment.

Refining a second-grade low-level pill takes at least three days per batch, and three batches would take nine days.

This was assuming Jiang Yun succeeded on his first attempt.

If you fail once, the assessment period will be extended.

However, for the cultivators present, half a month was nothing.

Some people closed their eyes to rest, while others watched intently as Jiang Yun refined elixirs.

The first pill Jiang Yun refined was a second-grade low-level Fire Essence Pill.

On the morning of the third day after the furnace was opened, the pills began to condense.

During the process of condensing the elixir, Zhou Hong was terrified.

"This is a second-tier alchemy technique. Five years ago, Zhou Yun was still asking me about the second-tier alchemy inheritance."

"Has his alchemy skills improved to this level in just five years?"

Zhou Hongchang's face showed admiration, which quickly turned into satisfaction.

Even if Jiang Yun fails the assessment today.

Given time, the Zhou family will eventually have a capable alchemist.

This is a tremendous boon for the family.

Unbeknownst to him, Jiang Yun had already completed the condensation of the elixir.

After nurturing it for half a day, the elixir can be collected and taken out of the furnace.

Sunset.

Jiang Yun began collecting the pills and successfully refined a batch of second-grade low-level Fire Essence Pills, producing two pills.

"good!"

Clan Chief Zhou Hongde gave a low, approving reply.

With his Foundation Establishment stage cultivation, he only needs to be a little careful.

The moment the pill was produced, it was clear that Jiang Yun had successfully refined it.

"Second-grade low-level Fire Essence Pill, successfully refined on the first attempt!"

Upon seeing this, Zhou Hongchang's expression became excited, and he stared intently at Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun sealed the successfully refined pills in a jade bottle and began refining a second-grade low-level Wood Essence Pill.

Three days later, the Wood Essence Pill was successfully refined on the first try.

Everyone was surprised again.

Such a high success rate in alchemy is something many alchemists can only envy.

Jiang Yun ignored the noise from the outside world and began refining the Earth Element Pill.

Unfortunately, the first attempt to refine the Earth Essence Pill failed, wasting two days.

He began the second refining process.

He has three chances anyway, and one failure won't stop him from getting the Gathering Yuan Pill.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Jiang Yun successfully refined a second-grade low-level Earth Element Pill.

Thus, the entire process took eleven days.

Jiang Yun opened the furnace four times, refining second-grade low-quality Fire Essence Pill, Wood Essence Pill, and Earth Essence Pill.

With his Qi Refining stage cultivation, he officially advanced to the rank of second-grade low-level alchemist before the world.

"Okay, okay!"

Upon seeing this, Zhou Hongde exclaimed "Good!" three times.

"This is my promise to you, take it."

He opened his palm, and a beautifully crafted box made of spirit wood immediately came into view.

"Thank you, clan chief."

Jiang Yun immediately stepped forward and put the wooden box into her storage bag.

The Gathering Yuan Pill is finally in hand, and Foundation Establishment is just around the corner!