114: Detoxification pills

[However, before anyone could dwell on it—]

["Rumble—!"]

["Crack—!"]

[The second, the third, the fourth...]

[A total of nine Heavenly Thunder strikes, each more ferocious than the last, faster than the one before, continuously slammed onto the Great Array of Tianshu Pavilion, as if the Thunder God of the Nine Heavens was enraged!]

[The Light Barrier of the Tianshu Pavilion's Great Array flickered wildly, ripples as dense as a lake surface in a downpour, yet it stubbornly stood firm, resisting all destructive power!]

[Inside Tianshu Pavilion, Alchemists from other Stone Chambers had long been alarmed, rushing out one after another, looking in horror at the tightly sealed stone door that had drawn the Lightning Tribulation.]

["It's... it's actually a Pill Tribulation?! That kid... did he succeed?!"] An Alchemist's voice trembled, his face filled with disbelief.

["So young... and yet a Seventh-Grade Alchemy Great Master?! How is this possible?!"] Another person muttered to himself, his face pale.

[An old man with white hair and beard frowned in thought for a moment, then said doubtfully, "Does anyone else think this Pill Fragrance smells particularly like the heavenly spirit pill?"]

[A young Alchemist beside him sneered, "Old Man Yang, you aren't jealous of him, are you? Afraid he actually succeeded in refining it?"]

[After all, the heavenly spirit pill was extremely precious, and some people hadn't seen it in their entire lives. The fact that Old Man Yang could guess it was the heavenly spirit pill just from the Pill Fragrance showed his Alchemy Attainment was indeed extraordinary.]

["Exactly, Old Man Yang, don't talk nonsense. If he really succeeded, wouldn't we all be free?"] Someone said, breathing a sigh of relief, filled with the hope of escaping disaster.

["Free?"] Old Man Yang's expression was extremely serious. "Don't forget, the one forcing us to refine medicine here is Liu Jinfeng!"

["That's right, now that the pill is refined, it's hard to say if it's a blessing or a curse!"] Someone agreed in a low voice.

[As soon as these words were spoken, the shock on all the Alchemists' faces instantly turned into pallor and deep anxiety; the sliver of hope that had just arisen was replaced by greater fear.]

[The entire corridor was dead silent, leaving only the muffled echoes of the Lightning Tribulation striking the Great Array outside.]

[A moment later, the ninth Lightning Tribulation dissipated.]

[However, just as the final Lightning Tribulation vanished and the dark clouds split open, revealing a gap—]

[A streak of incomparably pure purple radiance, containing the Heavenly Dao's bestowal and the intent of boundless creation, poured down from the gap like a heavenly maiden scattering flowers. It ignored Tianshu Pavilion's Defensive Light Barrier, passed precisely through the roof, and injected itself into your Pill Furnace!]

[The three heavenly spirit pills about to take form inside the furnace received the infusion of this Origin Purple Radiance. Their surface Dao Patterns instantly became clear and profound, the internal stellar nebula circulation accelerated, and the color, aroma, and Spiritual Charm of the Medicinal Pills visibly improved drastically!]

[The furnace lid was completely blown open, and an even richer, intoxicating Pill Fragrance spread out like a tangible substance, instantly filling the entire Stone Chamber, even seeping through the door crack to the outside!]

[Just taking a breath cleared one's Spiritual Platform, and the Realm barriers that some people hadn't moved past for years actually loosened slightly!]

[At the bottom of the furnace, three Medicinal Pills the size of longans, wreathed in purple Qi, naturally formed with Dao Patterns, and seemingly containing a miniature stellar river inside, floated quietly, emitting heart-palpitating energy fluctuations.]

[Having undergone the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation and received the Heavenly Dao's Purple Radiance bestowal—]

[The heavenly spirit pill was finally refined!]

[You looked at the three Medicinal Pills, exhaled a long, long breath, and on your weary face, showed the first heartfelt smile you'd worn in three years.]

[But such an astonishing Heavenly Phenomenon had surely alarmed the entire Tianshu Pavilion, and even all the Cultivators in Tianshu City!]

[Liu Jinfeng must be rushing over at the fastest speed!]

[Flee? Under the Divine Thought lock of a Spirit Transformation Cultivator, the hope of escaping was negligible!]

[A trace of determination flashed in your eyes!]

[Without the slightest hesitation, you quickly stored the three incomparably precious heavenly spirit pills into a specially made jade bottle and sealed them.]

[Immediately after, you made an extremely bold decision—you took out the bottle containing the Essence Blood from the poisoned person!]

["Goodbye!"] A crazed laugh flashed in your eyes, and you tilted your head back and swallowed that drop of Essence Blood containing the bizarre ice fire dual poisons!]

[However, the imagined intense pain and erosion did not arrive.]

[Just then—]

["Boom!"]

[The Stone Door was violently pushed open by a massive force. Liu Jinfeng and Yin Wenyu stood at the entrance, their gazes locking onto you immediately.]

[How sharp was Liu Jinfeng's Divine Sense? She immediately noticed the trace of blood remaining at the corner of your mouth and the faint aura of poisonous blood that had not yet dispersed in the air.]

["You... you drank that poisonous Essence Blood?!"] Her eyes widened, and her voice carried a hint of sharpness:

[Yin Wenyu, standing nearby, immediately used his Divine Sense to sweep over you repeatedly, and his face instantly showed an expression even more shocked than when he saw the Pill Tribulation!]

[You were also puzzled in your heart, and immediately used your Divine Sense to inspect yourself—there were absolutely no signs of poisoning!]

[You found your Meridians clear, your Golden Core stable, and your Qi and blood vigorous; that terrifying Poisonous Blood was like a drop of water entering the ocean, stirring up not a single ripple!]

[You tried raising your hand, mobilizing the power of your Golden Core, and a wisp of pure Pill Fire fiercely ignited from your palm, easily controlled, without any obstruction or backlash!]

[Liu Jinfeng was stunned when she saw the completely normal Pill Fire burning in your palm. Immediately afterward, uncontrollable ecstasy erupted on her face, and she laughed excitedly:]

["Hahaha! Good! Very good! Heaven protects my Yan'er!"]

[She stared at you with burning eyes, as if looking at a rare treasure: "You can actually withstand this poison! It seems this Detoxification Pill is truly effective! Where are the remaining pills? Quickly hand over the Detoxification Pill!"]

[Thoughts spun rapidly in your mind, and you instantly made a decision!]

[You timely showed a trace of perfectly appropriate "regret" and "fatigue" on your face, sighing:]

["Senior, please understand... Junior exhausted all his efforts and only managed to refine one Detoxification Pill. In my haste earlier to test the poison, I already... took it..."]

[Your expression was remorseful, your tone helpless, your acting comparable to a Movie Emperor.]

["No matter! No matter!"] Liu Jinfeng was not angry but delighted, a gentle smile on her face. "Since you succeeded once, it proves the method is correct! Then quickly start another furnace and refine another one!"

["Junior understands! I will definitely not fail Senior's trust; I will immediately prepare to start the furnace and refine it!"] You were secretly pleased, but showed a solemn expression on your face, nodding vigorously:

["Good! Good!"] Liu Jinfeng nodded in satisfaction. "You just focus on Alchemy. This time, I will personally Protector you here! I absolutely won't let anyone disturb you!"

[After speaking, her figure flickered. Instead of leaving, she sat down cross-legged directly outside the Stone Chamber, her powerful Soul Transformation Stage Divine Sense enveloping the surroundings, truly acting as a Protector herself.]

[Seeing this, Yin Wenyu plastered an extremely enthusiastic smile on his face, his tone even carrying a hint of fawning:]

["Little friend... no, Great Master is truly a Divine Being! I, Yin, admire you!"]

["Not at all, just routine operations!"] You laughed.

[He continued to compliment with a smile: "Fellow Daoist has not only saved Young Miss Liu this time but has also gained the favor of Elder Liu! This is a tremendous Opportunity! I hope that when Great Master achieves great success in the future, you will look after my Yin family!"]

["Senior speaks too highly. Junior's success is also thanks to Senior's strong support over the past few years. Junior will keep this kindness in mind."] You sneered inwardly, but your face held a warm smile:

[The two of you exchanged smiles, each harboring your own thoughts.]

[He said no more, smiled, nodded, and departed.]

[The door of the Stone Chamber slowly closed, separating the inside and outside into two worlds.]

[You knew that the temporary crisis seemed resolved, but you had also been fitted with tighter shackles—]

[You must quickly "act out" the second Detoxification Pill.]