Chapter 113 Refining the Fire Bodhi Pill

Valley Master Tang said it didn't matter even if he married into the family?

Gu He twitched the corner of his mouth.

marrying into the family? It's impossible for me to marry into a family in this lifetime; he was just here to refine a pill, was it really that serious?

Gu He quickly said, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."

"Valley Master, please prepare the medicinal ingredients for me; I can start at any time."

As Gu He spoke these words, which seemed reasonable and actually were reasonable, Tang Huo'er behind Valley Master Tang had eyes that turned red.

Was she, Tang Huo'er, really that bad?

Others might not have noticed the disdain in Gu He's words, but she, Tang Huo'er, felt it!

Valley Master Tang gave an awkward laugh; he actually didn't know which nerve he had tripped just now.

"Good, good, good."

He could only give the order to let the other Alchemists return to their respective homes.

After dismissing the others, Valley Master Tang arranged accommodations for Gu He and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Huoer, take Mr. Gu He to his room,"

Valley Master Tang ordered.

In truth, facing a young talent like Gu He, he wasn't without interest, although during the Late Stage of their conversation, he learned that Gu He was already in his forties.

But for a person who Cultivates, their age is basically invisible; as long as they have the heart to preserve their appearance, fifty can look like eighteen—which is why he hadn't realized Gu He was already over forty.

Such a man was more than a match for his daughter, provided, of course, that he was willing to marry into their Burning Flame Valley.

How could Tang Huo'er know that so many twists and turns had flashed through her father's mind?

Wearing a red dress like a streak of wildfire, she flashed and moved, leading Gu He and Xiao Yi Xian out of the hall and through the corridor...

Along the way was natural scenery of mountains and water, without any sense of artificial carving; even the water channels were naturally formed pools, the slowly flowing water as picturesque as a painting, its sound crisp and soothing.

Tang Huo'er first took Xiao Yi Xian to her room before sluggishly leading Gu He into the guest room belonging to him.

She was like a little turtle coated in red lacquer.

The moment she closed the door, Tang Huo'er only poked her small head out, a hint of silliness showing on her pretty face.

"I don't want to marry you anyway! blehh~~"

"Slam—!"

She quickly closed the wooden door and fled like a puff of smoke.

Leaving only Gu He to look at her retreating back, both annoyed and amused.

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Two days later.

In this massive valley, lush trees provided shade, with fiery red maples dotting the landscape, making the scenery pleasant.

In the central area of the valley, there was a spacious square built from crimson volcanic rock.

A stone platform about ten zhang high stood in the center of the square, surrounded by many people dressed in red robes; they were all Disciples of the Burning Flame Valley.

There were almost no outsiders in the square; it was entirely composed of Burning Flame Valley's own people.

On the other side of the square, there was a slightly elevated platform; although it was not as high as the stone platform in the center, it was enough to overlook the entire square, providing an excellent view.

At this moment, Valley Master Tang Zhen and the red-dressed woman Tang Huo'er stood on the platform with their hands behind their backs.

The figures of Gu He and Xiao Yi Xian flickered across and landed on the stone platform.

Valley Master Tang nodded solemnly and took out an ancient scroll, tossing it to Gu He.

For the past two days, he had been wondering if it was right to invite only Gu He to refine the Medicinal Pill.

Because the Pill Formula for the fire bodhi pill was extremely precious, Tang Zhen had also pondered for a long time whether he should let Gu He know it.

After all, he had initially planned to invite two Alchemists to split the Pill Formula to prevent anyone from stealing it.

But in the end, he suddenly realized,

Was it possible that Gu He didn't care about his Pill Formula at all?

Gu He took the scroll and slowly opened it; he permeated his Soul power into it, quickly memorizing the entire Pill Formula recorded inside.

The Pill Formula was complex and heavy; no wonder Tang Zhen had initially wanted to invite two Alchemists to refine it together.

Gu He pursed his lips, but he felt no fear.

With a bit of a challenge, shouldn't one be even more excited?

Gu He sat cross-legged on the stone seat, while Xiao Yi Xian found a comfortable spot to sit and watch while learning.

When Tang Zhen saw Gu He sit down, he lightly tapped the ground, and his body instantly appeared at the edge of the stone platform, standing next to Xiao Yi Xian.

He turned his gaze to Tang Huo'er on the other side and asked seriously, "Have the orders been given? Only observation is allowed; no disturbances."

Tang Huo'er nodded gently; she had started organizing the Burning Flame Valley Disciples early on to ensure the safety of this area.

Her vision was excellent; even from the perimeter, she could clearly see Gu He's face and his movements.

Gu He pursed his thin lips and summoned a massive Cauldron; the Pill Furnace was a deep blue color throughout, its divine light shining brightly and its ghostly fire glimmering faintly, looking very much like fine cold jade.

And with its accompaniment, Gu He appeared even more mysterious.

Tang Huo'er couldn't help but ask softly, "What Cauldron is this?"

She had also read some books in the Burning Flame Valley and knew a bit about the famous Cauldrons on the continent,

But she had never seen such a Xuanhuan and mysterious Cauldron; although there was some distance, she could still feel the ancient fiery aura on it, as if an Immortal were communicating with it through the runes.

She didn't expect anyone to reply to her, but Xiao Yi Xian suddenly spoke up indifferently,

"Master calls it 'Heaven and Earth,' perhaps because it encompasses all life... It is not on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking, but I believe it is stronger than those on the list."

Tang Huo'er nodded half-understandingly, her little head like a tsundere butterfly gathering nectar, getting her feet caught in a bamboo grove while lingering among the flowers.

She snapped back to reality and looked toward the platform.

Gu He had already summoned his Heavenly Flame and begun to refine the medicinal ingredients.

The medicinal ingredients emerged like bamboo shoots after rain from the storage ring Tang Zhen had given him, densely circling above the stone platform. At a rough estimate, there were at least a hundred types of medicinal ingredients.

With the appearance of these medicinal ingredients, a rich medicinal fragrance quickly spread out.

Clearly, none of these medicinal ingredients were ordinary.

And refining this so-called fire bodhi pill actually required such a vast number of medicinal ingredients; no wonder it was a Grade 7 Advanced Medicinal Pill.

Gu He's eyes instantly flashed with a brilliant light. He made a grasping motion with both hands, and the medicinal ingredients floating in the sky fell one after another, continuously pouring into the Medicine Cauldron.

"Roar."

As soon as these medicinal ingredients entered the Medicine Cauldron, the Cyan-white Azure Dragon pounced with a low Dragon roar, swallowing them in one gulp.

Subsequently, the flame light on its entire body instantly became even denser, like a scorching hot emerald.

At the same time, Gu He's Soul power surged from between his brows, and under the protection of the flames he subsequently ejected, it quickly bored into the Medicine Cauldron like a swimming snake.

After about an incense stick of time, clumps of matter carrying an extremely rich medicinal fragrance were continuously spouted out from within the Medicine Cauldron.

These objects were the remaining essence of the medicinal ingredients, some in powder form, others in liquid or solid form. At this moment, they all suspended within the Medicine Cauldron like tiny star clusters.

Extraction, refinement, and Fusion... Gu He was well-versed in these steps, but he did not relax his guard or become careless; he had always demanded rigor of himself, so this fire bodhi pill also consumed some of his energy.

If his cultivation had not improved, he might truly have been unable to withstand the consumption of this Alchemy.

As expected, one still needs to progress; without refining a Grade 7 Peak Medicinal Pill, one cannot even touch the threshold of a Grade 8 Alchemist.

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