172: Chapter 172: The Elixir is Available

Grand Ancestor Liu Xuanyin picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said leisurely, "Peak Master Yun, we heard that there is a Disciple named Xiao Yuan in your Dan Peak who refined a Medicinal Pill surpassing the perfection grade in the Alchemy Hall. The dan bell acknowledged its Master; I'm afraid it's this Disciple, right?"

The expression in Peak Master Yun Ruowei's eyes flickered slightly.

As expected, the news had still leaked out!

A surge of anger welled up in her heart — Elder Chen Mo or Sun Rui!

It must be those two old fellows! They were present at the time and must have guessed something.

And that brat Chen Yin, whose hands were crippled, harbored a grudge in his heart; how could he not seek revenge?

I'm afraid that right now, the entire Sect is spreading the news about Xiao Yuan obtaining the dan bell!

Of course, other Disciples present could not be ruled out, and she had not rushed to seal the Disciples' mouths at the very first moment.

After all, the matter of the dan bell was too sensitive at the time; going out to seal others' mouths would only make it look like a guilty conscience trying to protest too much!

But no matter what, this matter involving Xiao Yuan would likely bring huge crises to Dan Peak and Xiao Yuan himself in the future.

At this moment, Peak Master Yun Ruowei urgently wanted to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage.

She suppressed her anger, her face remaining calm: "Xiao Yuan did indeed refine a Medicinal Pill surpassing the perfection grade, but that does not mean the dan bell has acknowledged him. An Alchemy Genius may not necessarily gain the recognition of a Spirit Treasure."

She paused and looked at the three Old Ancestors: "If the three Old Ancestors wish to see Xiao Yuan, I can have someone call him over. However..."

Her tone shifted as she indifferently said: "He is merely a Qi Condensation Stage Disciple, so if the three Old Ancestors meet him in person, I'm afraid it will frighten him."

Since this matter could no longer be suppressed and the other party was clearly aiming at Xiao Yuan, she decided to advance by retreating.

After all, when Zhao Quanzhen checked Xiao Yuan, he didn't find out where the dan bell was, so it would be better to let these three people in front of her give up.

No matter how others spread the rumors, it was better than letting them check for themselves. But... of course, she also wanted to make others think that she was unwilling to let Xiao Yuan be seen!

Grand Ancestor Tie Wuji waved his hand: "It's fine to see him. If he truly obtained the dan bell, that is his fortune. Could we possibly rob him of it?"

Peak Master Yun Ruowei sneered inwardly.

Not rob? That old fellow Zhao Quanzhen had already searched him with his own hands; you guys talk better than you sing!

But she did not show it on her face, summoning a trusted Disciple and giving a few low instructions.

That Disciple understood and turned to leave.

Watching the Disciple's back, Peak Master Yun Ruowei silently prayed in her heart: I hope that brat is smart and doesn't foolishly admit to it. Otherwise, something major might really happen today.

She turned back to look at the three Old Ancestors, putting a proper smile back on her face.

"Please wait a moment, three Old Ancestors. Xiao Yuan will be here shortly."

...

Inside Xiao Yuan's Cultivation Room, Alchemy flames flickered and medicinal fragrance permeated the air.

Xiao Yuan sat cross-legged with an ancient Alchemy cauldron suspended before him... it was precisely the evolved creation cauldron.

The Earth Fire Spirit lay at the bottom of the cauldron, lazily spitting out golden flames and occasionally yawning, wearing an expression that said "this job is simply too easy".

Xiao Yuan was fully concentrated, his techniques proficient as he struck the final pill-condensing hand seal into the furnace.

Hum...

The Alchemy cauldron trembled, and twelve Medicinal Pills filed out sequentially!

Every single one of them was round and plump, with a faint golden halo circulating throughout their bodies, and the medicinal fragrance was so rich it was almost condensing into a tangible substance!

Perfection grade!

Xiao Yuan reached out to catch the Medicinal Pills and examined them closely.

"It's done!" He grinned widely, "The nascent soul barrier-breaking pill is done!"

This Medicinal Pill was self-combined by him based on the pharmacological knowledge in the dan bell's Legacy, combined with the Pill Formula. It was specifically used for the Golden Core Peak to break through the Nascent Soul Bottleneck!

For this Medicinal Pill, he spent a full three days and nights, wasting over a dozen furnaces of Materials before finally succeeding.

He carefully stored the twelve Medicinal Pills into a jade bottle and took out another jade bottle from the side.

"The essence condensing golden pill is also ready."

This was a Medicinal Pill to enhance cultivation in the Golden Core Stage. From the Early Golden Core stage to the Middle Stage, Middle Stage to Late Stage, and Late Stage to Peak, a few pills could handle it!

Xiao Yuan looked at the jade bottles lined up in front of him, feeling immensely pleased in his heart.

"Twelve nascent soul barrier-breaking pills and thirty-six essence condensing golden pills are enough!"

The reason he could refine them so quickly was entirely thanks to the creation cauldron.

Nowadays, the grade of the creation cauldron was countless times stronger than when he first obtained it. What was most Heaven-Defying was... he discovered that the creation cauldron had gained a new function!

Triple purification!

Items that had been purified once before could not be purified a second time.

But now, as the quality of the creation cauldron improved, he tried throwing the already purified Medicinal Pills back in, and as a result...

They really could be purified again!

A first-tier Medicinal Pill purified twice could become second-tier! Purified three times, it could become third-tier!

However, in terms of grade, it was not as perfection-grade as those originally refined!

As for Spiritual Artifacts, purifying them three times could even evolve them into Magic Treasures!

Of course, the upper limit was third-tier.

Going any higher wouldn't work. But third-tier was already a grade that Golden Core Cultivators could make use of!

"This function is simply too Heaven-Defying!" Xiao Yuan thought happily.

The herbs he had looted in the Tianyuan Secret Realm varied in quality, and some were simply not enough to refine Golden Core Stage Medicinal Pills.

But with the creation cauldron around, purifying them three times directly upgraded their tier! What herbs weren't enough? They didn't exist!

As for the energy needed by the creation cauldron...

Xiao Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

Su Ruotong, Su Li, Ye Qingcen, Luo Ziyan, Liu Qingqing, and Zhou Ruoxi, his six female confidantes, regularly "charged" him, so energy was fully supplied.

Coupled with the two Junior Martial Uncles, Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou...

When those two left last night, the creation cauldron's energy was directly maxed out!

"It's a pity the other three Junior Martial Uncles..." Xiao Yuan thought of last night's events and felt somewhat regretful.

Those three Junior Martial Uncles had also come last night, right outside the Immortal Cave.

He sensed them, but at that time Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou were in the inner chamber, and he truly lacked Clones to attend to them. By the time the two Junior Martial Uncles left, the other three had also departed.

"Next time," he muttered, "Next time for sure..."

He thought of his Master, Yun Qingwan.

For the past two days, Master had not come.

Xiao Yuan felt a bit unsure in his heart. Master knew about the Dual Cultivation Technique, so why hasn't she reacted? Could it be that she doesn't want to break through?

"Should I take the initiative to find Master?" He thought about it and shook his head again.

Taking the initiative to find Master and say "Master, let's Dual Cultivate"? That picture was too wonderful; he dared not imagine it. If Master didn't break his third leg, it would mean he had great luck.

"Forget it, let's deliver the Medicinal Pills first. As for the rest... leave it to fate."

Just as he was thinking, the Restriction outside the Immortal Cave was knocked upon.

"Senior Brother Xiao! Peak Master invites you to the main hall!"

The voice of a young Disciple came over.

Xiao Yuan was slightly stunned, put away the Medicinal Pills, walked over, and opened the Restriction.

Standing at the door was a Qi Condensation Stage Disciple, panting heavily, clearly having run all the way here.

"Peak Master is looking for me?" Xiao Yuan asked.

The Disciple nodded and lowered his voice: "Three Nascent Soul Old Ancestors have come and are waiting for you in the main hall. Peak Master told you to hurry over."

Xiao Yuan frowned.

Nascent Soul Old Ancestors? Three of them?

In an instant, he understood in his heart... they came for the dan bell.

After delivering the message, the Disciple stood there waiting for Xiao Yuan's response.

Just as Xiao Yuan was about to speak, suddenly...

He sensed them!

Three extremely obscure strands of Divine Sense were sweeping towards him right through the body of the Disciple in front of him!