123: Master Zhou's sudden change in attitude

Madam Liu left in a hurry, leaving only Yao Delong, Han Ruyi, and Master Zhou in the hall.

Master Zhou's gaze immediately turned fervent towards Yao Delong. He rose, cupped his hands, and adopted an extremely humble posture:

"Master Yao, we met in haste yesterday and couldn't converse deeply.

This old man has been infatuated with the Dao of Alchemy his entire life, and to meet a Great Master today is truly a blessing of three lifetimes!

I wonder if Great Master could offer some guidance regarding the refining of the nine revolutions purification elixir,

specifically, how to precisely control the heat during the 'Nine Revolutions Cycle' Fusion of medicinal properties?"

Yao Delong glanced at Master Zhou. Although this person had been arrogant earlier, his attitude was sincere now, showing a genuine dedication to the Dao of Alchemy.

After a brief ponder, he began to expound: "The Nine Revolutions Cycle is not about forcefully urging the fire; it's about guiding the medicinal properties to achieve Yin and Yang balance on their own.

The heat must be like spring rain, silently nourishing all things, at the moment when the medicinal liquid is about to condense but not yet fully formed,

use Divine Thought as a guide and primal energy as a bridge to help it complete the final Origin Fusion.

Too strong, and the medicinal properties will clash; too weak, and the Pill will lack the power to condense..."

His voice was not loud, yet every word was profound, directly pointing to the subtle intricacies of the Dao of Alchemy.

Master Zhou listened with rapt attention, sometimes experiencing sudden enlightenment, other times furrowing his brows in deep thought.

He felt that a few words from the other party had dispelled the fog he had pondered over for years, and his admiration for Yao Delong surged like a mighty river.

Han Ruyi stood quietly to the side, her gaze involuntarily falling upon Yao Delong.

Listening to him calmly and profoundly explain the profound truths of Alchemy, which even Master Zhou looked up to,

and observing the transcendent focus and confidence on his ordinary face.

She couldn't help but recall the Prodigy Senior Brothers in her Sect who were admired by countless female Disciples—some were exceptionally handsome,

some came from prominent families, and some had profound cultivation... but at this moment, compared to the ordinary-looking,

simply dressed young man before her, they seemed to instantly lose all their luster.

His cultivation might not be the highest, but his methods were heaven-reaching;

his appearance might not be outstanding, but his demeanor was as deep as an abyss;

his background was a mystery, yet he possessed an astonishing Legacy... An indescribable tremor quietly rippled through the young girl's heart. Amidst her admiration,

a faint, unacknowledged hint of affection subtly mingled.

Just as Master Zhou was immersed in the mysteries of Alchemy and Han Ruyi's thoughts were adrift, footsteps echoed from outside the hall.

Madam Liu was seen carefully helping a middle-aged man in plain white undergarments slowly walk in.

The man's face still bore a sickly pallor and emaciation, and his figure appeared thin and weak,

but his once cloudy and unfocused eyes had now regained their clarity!

Although a trace of fatigue and lingering fear remained deep within his eyes, his mind was clearly fully awake!

It was none other than the City Lord of Biqu City—Han Tianzheng!

"Father!"

Han Ruyi was overjoyed and surprised, her eyes instantly reddening as she rushed forward to greet him.

Master Zhou also immediately stopped his discussion of Alchemy and stood up respectfully.

Yao Delong looked at Han Tianzheng calmly.

Madam Liu quickly transmitted a secret message, informing her husband of the situation:

"Husband, this is Fellow Daoist Yao Delong, who saved you! The one next to him is Sixth-Rank Alchemist Master Zhou!

Fellow Daoist Yao not only expelled part of the demonic poison from your body but also refined the Pure Yang Pill to suppress the Devilish Qi, which you took before regaining consciousness!

Today at noon, Fellow Daoist Yao will open his Pill Furnace to refine that life-saving Spirit Pill, the nine revolutions purification elixir, for you!"

Han Tianzheng's body trembled slightly upon hearing this.

He endured his weak body, broke free from Madam Liu's support, and faced Yao Delong and Master Zhou's direction.

He bowed deeply and solemnly, his voice weak but full of gratitude and earnestness:

"Han Tianzheng thanks Fellow Daoist Yao for the life-saving grace! And thanks Master Zhou for his benevolent assistance! Today's Alchemy, I trouble you two!"

Master Zhou quickly stepped aside, waving his hands repeatedly:

"City Lord, you flatter this old man! The matter of Alchemy entirely relies on Master Yao's divine skill,

this old man is merely thick-skinned enough to be present, hoping to glimpse a trace of the true essence of Alchemy."

Han Tianzheng's gaze ultimately settled on Yao Delong, filled with deep scrutiny and an indescribable complexity.

He clearly felt that the cold, chaotic sensation that had tormented him for years and almost driven him mad,

after taking that warm Medicinal Pill, was firmly suppressed and melted away by a warm, pure power, like ice and snow meeting the sun!

This seemingly ordinary young man actually possessed such abilities!

"Fellow Daoist Yao, great kindness needs no words. Today's Alchemy, regardless of success or failure, the entire City Lord's Mansion will forever remember your great virtue!"

Han Tianzheng said solemnly once more.

Yao Delong nodded slightly in response: "The time is approaching, let's prepare to open the Pill Furnace."

Han Ruyi led everyone to a heavily guarded Secret Chamber deep within the City Lord's Mansion.

The Secret Chamber was built from thick profound iron stone, and its walls were carved with intricate Spirit Gathering Array patterns, which were now emitting a faint glow.

Continuously gathering the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. The interior furnishings were simple,

with a spacious empty area in the center, clearly not a dedicated Alchemy site.

"Fellow Daoist Yao, do we need to withdraw?"

Han Tianzheng asked apologetically, looking at the somewhat rudimentary environment. He knew that Alchemists most feared interruptions during Alchemy.

Yao Delong's gaze swept across the Secret Chamber, and he shook his head slightly:

"It's fine. Since Master Zhou is here to observe, he can stay. As for the City Lord, Madam, and Miss Han, since you don't understand the Dao of Alchemy, watching won't cause any harm."

His tone was calm but exuded powerful confidence, as if the refining of a Sixth-Rank Spirit Pill, which would make ordinary Alchemists flustered,

was nothing out of the ordinary in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Han Ruyi quickly stepped forward and respectfully handed a Storage Ring to Yao Delong:

"Fellow Daoist Yao, all three portions of the nine revolutions purification elixir's medicinal ingredients are here."

Yao Delong took the ring, swept it with his Divine Sense, and confirmed everything was correct. He did not immediately take out the medicinal ingredients but instead had a thought.

Buzz!

A low hum sounded, and a Pill Furnace, entirely crimson, ancient in design,

and engraved with nine blazing sun patterns on its top, appeared out of thin air!

The Pill Furnace grew with the wind, instantly transforming into a colossal object a zhang tall, crashing down onto the open space in the center of the Secret Chamber!

Boom! A scorching, domineering, terrifying heatwave, as if it could melt the heavens and earth, instantly swept through the entire Secret Chamber!

The Spirit Gathering Array patterns on the walls glowed brightly, operating frantically, barely managing to contain this heat within a few zhang radius around the Pill Furnace.

On the body of the furnace, the nine blazing sun patterns seemed to come alive, radiating dazzling divine light, and a heart-palpitating pressure permeated the air!

"A Heaven-Grade Weapon! A Pill Furnace?!"

Master Zhou exclaimed in shock, his eyes nearly popping out, his face filled with extreme astonishment and unconcealed envy!

A Heaven-Grade Weapon Pill Furnace!

Even a Sixth-Rank Alchemist like him had only managed to acquire a Peak Earth Rank Pill Furnace.

A Heaven-Grade Weapon Pill Furnace was simply a divine item he dreamed of!

He never expected that this young man in the Early Golden Core Stage could possess such a supreme treasure!