268: Chapter 268 Innate Ox-Horse Sacred Body

However.

Just then, the door to the Pill Refining Room was pushed open.

A ray of sunlight shone in, tinging the murky air with a touch of color.

Immediately after, a familiar voice reached Pei Sixing's ears.

"Sixing, it's time to come out. There's no rush with Alchemy; eat first."

Hearing the voice, a glimmer of life returned to Pei Sixing's eyes. He turned to look at Pei Yongyi and declined, "Elder Yongyi, you eat first. No need to wait for me; I still need to do some more research. I'm just a little bit away from successfully refining the Strength-Boosting Pill."

Hearing this, a helpless smile appeared on Pei Yongyi's face.

As the Family's first First-Rank Alchemist, he not only taught Pei Sixing Alchemy but also took care of his daily life, just as one would care for a younger member of the Family.

For over a year now, he had lived with Pei Sixing for the most part.

No one understood Pei Sixing's temperament better than he did.

Ten years old is supposed to be an age for playing.

And that was Pei Sixing's nature as well.

At first, Pei Yongyi had thought about not pushing Pei Sixing too hard.

Alchemy is not something that can be forced.

Furthermore, Pei Sixing was so young. Pushing him too hard would actually hinder the development of his talent for Alchemy.

After teaching Pei Sixing his first lesson, he realized how absurd his thoughts had been.

There was no need for him to force Pei Sixing to study Alchemy.

On the contrary, it was Pei Sixing who was forcing him to teach.

During the first few months, he was chased by Pei Sixing with questions from morning till night.

Pei Sixing seemed to have a hundred thousand whys.

Some of his wild, imaginative ideas left him scratching his head in frustration.

It was truly overwhelming.

He even lost quite a bit of hair because of it.

At over fifty years old, was it easy for him?

It wasn't until Pei Sixing officially became a First-Rank Alchemist that the situation improved.

The reason for this was that he himself was only a First-Rank Alchemist.

Compared to Pei Sixing, who was also a First-Rank Alchemist, he had accumulated more knowledge in Alchemy, but not by much in terms of depth.

He couldn't answer most of Pei Sixing's questions.

Over time, Pei Sixing stopped asking him for advice and developed the ability to think independently.

Because of this, Pei Sixing became obsessed with researching Medicinal Pills, almost like a madman.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was born with the Holy Body of a workhorse for Alchemy.

No wonder they say the world of a Genius is not something ordinary people can understand.

Seeing this kind of madness, Pei Yongyi could only shake his head.

Back then, he had also neglected sleep and food to study Alchemy, and he considered himself diligent enough.

But compared to Pei Sixing, he felt he didn't deserve to use that word.

It's not scary that a Genius is capable; it's scary when a Genius works harder than you.

He had truly experienced this with Pei Sixing.

Of course, Pei Sixing's gains were also astonishing.

In just over a year, Pei Sixing had not only become a First-Rank Alchemist but had also refined a Second-Rank Medicinal Pill, and had raised the success rate of that Second-Rank Medicinal Pill to the level of a normal Second-Rank Alchemist.

And the Strength-Boosting Pill was another Second-Rank Medicinal Pill Pei Sixing was attempting.

Once he mastered the refinement of the Strength-Boosting Pill, he would be just one step away from becoming a Second-Rank Alchemist.

It was a pity that he was only a First-Rank Alchemist, and one who had never successfully refined a Second-Rank Medicinal Pill at that.

"The Old Ancestor has returned. If you have questions, instead of studying alone in the Pill Refining Room, why not ask the Old Ancestor for advice?" Pei Yongyi said.

Hearing this, Pei Sixing's eyes lit up. He said, "Elder Yongyi, why didn't you say so earlier? If I had known the Old Ancestor was back, I wouldn't have been foolishly staying in the Pill Refining Room. Let's go, I'm going to ask the Old Ancestor for advice right now."

"Finish your meal and take a bath first. If you go like this, the Old Ancestor will surely skin me alive." Looking at the disheveled and dirty Pei Sixing, Pei Yongyi hurriedly stopped him.

Pei Sixing sniffed his clothes; it was the smell of various medicinal herbs mixed together.

While in the Pill Refining Room, he hadn't felt there was anything wrong with it. Now that he was out, he realized it was actually quite foul-smelling.

"Alright, I'll go take a bath." Pei Sixing didn't even bother to eat and left.

Just as he was about to leave, Pei Qingyun walked in from outside the courtyard.

As soon as he saw Pei Qingyun, Pei Sixing's eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed over, his voice full of surprise and joy, "Old Ancestor, you're back."

"Sixing, how did you end up looking like this? Is this how Yongyi takes care of you? Where is he?" Pei Qingyun said.

Pei Sixing pointed to where Pei Yongyi was and said, "Elder Yongyi is inside."

Looking in the direction Pei Sixing pointed, Pei Qingyun saw Pei Yongyi not far away.

Seemingly sensing Pei Qingyun's gaze, Pei Yongyi turned to look back.

It wouldn't have mattered if he hadn't looked, but upon seeing him, he felt half his soul leave his body.

Taking three steps in two, Pei Yongyi practically jogged over to Pei Qingyun.

"Yongyi, how did this child end up looking like this?" Pei Qingyun asked, frowning.

Before Pei Yongyi could finish, Pei Sixing explained, "Old Ancestor, don't blame Elder Yongyi. I did this in the Pill Refining Room."

Pei Qingyun said, "Yongyi, didn't I tell you that Alchemy requires a balance of work and rest? He is still just a child; don't push him too hard."

Hearing this, Pei Yongyi's eyes widened instantly. When had the Old Ancestor ever told him that?

Why did he only remember...

The Old Ancestor had only ever said, "If you don't work hard in your youth, you will only regret it in your old age."

The younger generation should strive to work hard.

Besides, he hadn't forced Pei Sixing at all; this was a massive injustice.

No wonder he felt like he couldn't breathe properly this morning. So, this was where he was waiting for him.

Seeing Pei Yongyi silent, Pei Qingyun continued, "From now on, Sixing's daily study time will be changed to four hours. For the rest of the time, let him play normally."

It was at this moment that Pei Sixing spoke up, "Old Ancestor, Elder Yongyi did not force me to practice Alchemy. I like staying in the Pill Refining Room myself. Four hours a day is simply too little; it's not enough at all."

"Old Ancestor, are you free right now? I have some questions regarding the refinement of the Strength-Boosting Pill that I need you to clarify. It would be best if you could refine a batch yourself."

Hearing this, Pei Qingyun felt a roar in his brain.

When he first decided to train Family Alchemists, it was partly because he saw Pei Sixing's talent, and partly because he wanted to be a bit lazy.

After all.

The Family's Medicinal Pills couldn't rely entirely on him to be refined.

As the Family grew, the demand for Medicinal Pills also increased. If that were really the case, wouldn't he be worked to death?

But he absolutely had no intention of exploiting a child.

Now it seemed he was wrong, completely and utterly wrong.

Where was there any need for him to exploit anyone?

This was a natural-born Holy Body of a workhorse.

Regaining his composure, Pei Qingyun's gaze softened, and he said, "Yongyi, go immediately and prepare a set of Materials for the Strength-Boosting Pill."

Pei Yongyi replied, "Alright."

Seeing Pei Qingyun agree, Pei Sixing completely forgot about taking a bath.