Chapter 168 Master of Medicine

In the principal's office, Lin Canglan also saw Chu Han's challenge information immediately.

The 45th floor of the Heavenly Ladder had also been cleared by Chu Han.

Today, Capital Martial Arts University's two most difficult challenges had been cleared one after another by a freshman.

"This guy... I don't even know how to describe him anymore."

"Letting him participate in the Elite League of the Top 100 Universities... the other contestants' luck is truly quite poor."

Lin Canglan shook his head repeatedly, already envisioning the scenes of Chu Han participating in the Elite League of the Top 100 Universities.

Chu Han left the Heavenly Ladder Secret Realm and arrived below the stone tablet, where he was immediately blocked by Zhou Tong.

The smile on Zhou Tong's face was like a blooming chrysanthemum. "Kid, you're a real monster! 24 minutes and 03 seconds! This record even puts me to shame! You've brought glory to our Body Tempering Academy and to the entire Capital Martial Arts University!"

A calm smile appeared on Chu Han's face. "It was just luck; the pressure of the Heavenly Ladder is indeed helpful for cultivation."

"Luck?" Zhou Tong laughed and scolded, "If this is luck, then everyone else should just find a block of tofu to bash their heads against! If your teacher knew about your current situation, he'd be happy to death!"

"How much longer will Teacher be in seclusion?" Chu Han asked.

"I'm not sure either. He's pushing for the Ninth Rank, so it definitely won't be a short time, but he might also Breakthrough in the next few days," Zhou Tong said.

Chu Han nodded, but in his heart, he was pondering his next plan.

The challenges of the trial tower and the Heavenly Ladder had given him huge gains. Next would be refining the green lotus pill to push for a higher cultivation level.

Just then, his wristband suddenly vibrated. It was a message from Principal Ye Canglan: "Chu Han, I've already contacted the Alchemy Master. Tomorrow morning at 8 AM, I'll take you to see him."

Chu Han's eyes lit up, and he replied: "Great, thank you, Principal!"

Chu Han bid farewell to Zhou Tong and returned to his dormitory.

Having just finished challenging the trial tower and the Heavenly Ladder, he also planned to rest for a day.

Cultivation also required a balance between work and rest; he was very clear on this point.

He couldn't help but feel some anticipation for the Alchemy Master tomorrow.

He hoped there would be fewer troubles when refining the green lotus pill.

Chu Han rested briefly and also had a call with his parents back home.

Early the next morning, he first opened the System lottery as per routine.

Although this lottery didn't produce another S-rank Martial Skill, he did draw 8 Concentration Pills, which would be perfect for stabilizing Mental Energy during Alchemy.

After finishing breakfast, Chu Han went straight to the principal's office.

Lin Canglan had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Chu Han, his eyes held a smile. "Ready? Let's go, I'll take you to see that Dao of Alchemy Master."

Chu Han nodded and followed behind Lin Canglan as the two of them left Capital Martial Arts University together.

Half an hour later, the two stopped in front of a simple and ancient courtyard house.

This ancient residence was located in a remote part of the Capital Base City, not far from the city outskirts. The surroundings were all mountains and forests, making it quite peaceful.

The main gate of the ancient residence was carved with intricate pill patterns. Two guards stood before the door with steady Auras; they were actually both 6th-rank Martial Artists. Seeing Lin Canglan, the two hurriedly bowed and saluted, their faces full of respect.

"Principal Lin, Master Yao is already waiting for you in the main hall."

"Mm." Lin Canglan nodded slightly and led Chu Han inside.

As soon as he stepped into the ancient residence, an incredibly thick wave of Yuan Power rushed toward him. Chu Han's whole body shook as he felt his pores open up.

The concentration of Yuan Power here was actually several times thicker than the core area of the Meteorite Secret Realm. The air was also filled with a faint medicinal fragrance mixed with the freshness of flowers and grass. Taking a breath made him feel refreshed, and the Yuan Power in his Dantian even slightly increased.

Chu Han clicked his tongue in secret.

Inside this ancient residence, a top-tier Yuan Gathering Array must have been set up to gather such dense Yuan Power. To have such resources was enough to see the depth of Master Yao's foundation.

Passing through the corridors of the ancient residence, they reached a spacious main hall.

Inside the hall, sandalwood incense curled. On the walls hung several Dao of Alchemy diagrams, with an ancient and heavy atmosphere everywhere.

"Old Lin! You old thing, you've finally come!"

A hearty laugh rang out, full of vigor, making one's eardrums slightly numb.

Chu Han looked up and saw an old man with white hair and beard sitting on the grandmaster chair in the center of the hall.

The old man was dressed in white robes, with a ruddy face and a youthful complexion despite his white hair. His brow held an ethereal temperament, like a legendary immortal.

But what truly made Chu Han's heart tighten was the Aura emanating from the old man.

That Aura seemed plain, but it was as steady as a mountain and as deep as an abyss, unfathomable. It faintly carried a pressure that looked down upon the world—he was actually a Ninth-Rank Expert!

A Great Master of Alchemy plus a Ninth-Rank cultivation level; Master Yao's status was likely half a level higher than even Lin Canglan's!

Lin Canglan walked forward and sat unceremoniously in the chair opposite the old man, snorting, "What? If I don't come, are you going to eat me?"

Master Yao rolled his eyes at him, stroking his beard and laughing, "You old thing, you never visit without a reason. Tell me, what treasure have you brought this time, and what Medicinal Pill do you want me to refine?"

Lin Canglan raised the corner of his mouth and turned to point at Chu Han behind him, his tone carrying a hint of provocation: "It's not me who wants to refine a pill, but this student of mine. He wants to refine a top-tier Medicinal Pill, I just don't know if you old fellow can manage to refine it."

"Bullshit!" Master Yao immediately glared, a majestic Aura suddenly exploding, sweeping out like a raging sea and enveloping the entire hall.

How terrifying was the pressure of a Ninth-Rank Invincible Grandmaster!

Chu Han only felt an invisible giant force pressing down on him, making his breathing stall. His Flame Dragon Yuan Power instinctively began to circulate before he could barely withstand this pressure.

Even so, his heart was pounding wildly, and he was secretly shocked: A Ninth-Rank Expert is indeed as terrifying as this!

Lin Canglan, however, was used to it. He gave a cold snort and similarly released his Aura, colliding with Master Yao's pressure; the two were actually evenly matched.

"You old thing, you only know how to use your Aura to suppress people!" Lin Canglan scolded.

Master Yao laughed loudly, withdrew his Aura, and his gaze landed on Chu Han. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes as he clicked his tongue in wonder: "Interesting! At such a young age, you actually have a 6th Rank Initial Stage cultivation, and facing my pressure, you didn't even change your expression. You're a good sprout! Old Lin, this student of yours is not simple."

A hint of pride appeared on Lin Canglan's face. "Naturally."

Master Yao waved his hand and looked at Chu Han, his tone becoming serious: "Kid, no need to hide it anymore. What Medicinal Pill do you want to refine? I want to see what kind of pill could make Old Lin talk so big."

Chu Han said in a respectful yet steady tone, "Senior, the pill I wish to refine is called the green lotus pill."

"What?!"

Master Yao suddenly stood up from the grandmaster chair. The calm and composed look on his face vanished without a trace, replaced by full shock and excitement.

He rushed to Chu Han in two or three steps and grabbed Chu Han's arm. The force was so great that it even made Chu Han's bones faintly creak.

"Kid! You're not lying to me? The green lotus pill?! Do you know that the core material for refining the green lotus pill is an innate green lotus seed? That is a rare treasure that can be sought but not easily found! Don't tell me you have a green lotus seed on you?"