Chapter 8

Li Yuan completed the elixir and looked at cauldron which contained a deep blue elixir.

Qin Yin snapped out of her daze and came closer to the cauldron. She saw the elixir and said, " Mind enlightening me?".

"Body Morphing Elixir, A Tier 4 Elixir with a purity of 100%," said Li Yuan.

"What does it do? Does it strengthen the body?" Asked by Qin Yin with interest in her eyes.

Li Yuan used his Qi to pulled the Elixir to his mouth. He drank it and closed his eyes to fully focus on utilising its medical essence to its limits.

The Body Morphing Elixir turned into a wave of pure medical essence that seeped into his Dantain and Meridians. His meridians were the first to show changes. They became wider and thicker than before. Then, his Dantain changed and became bigger by 50%. The changes took about half a day to complete.

Qin Yin was staring at him to see any obvious changes. Sadly, she didn't notice the amazing changes inside his body which made her shrug her shoulders.

Li Yuan opened his and nodded in satisfaction. He now can cultivate to the Peak of Qi Gathering Realm without any reservation.

"Qin Yin, I am going to cultivate." Said Li Yuan as he closed his eyes and began cultivating using the Nine Forms of Void Technique. The Qi in the air moved at a rapid pace and entered his body. His Dantain was getting filled with Qi quickly despite being larger than other cultivators at the same stage. It was due to opening the Dantain's 10th Gates which made his cultivation speed was faster than those at the same realm. Of course, there are some geniuses from super clans and sects who opened the 10th gates. But, what differentiates Li Yuan from them is that his Dantain is bigger than them due to the Body Morphing Elixir. And the difference will become more apparent with the Tier 5 Variant.

After two days of continues cultivation, Li Yuan's Dantain was completely filled with Qi. The Qi merged with the Dantain after reaching the Limit of the 1st stage and made it expand by 10% which in turn made Li Yuan advance to the 2nd Stage of Qi Gathering Realm.

He opened his eyes and saw that Qin Yin was staring at him.

"What, you fell for me?" Joked Li Yuan because his mood was good. Qin Yin froze and her eyes widened because Li Yuan has made a joke! She quickly calmed down and spat before saying "In your dreams!". Her face was slightly red which made Li Yuan chuckle a little.

Li Yuan stood up and stretched his body.

" let's leave. I think we spent enough time in this city" said Li Yuan.

"Okay. But, you still haven't told me about the effects of the Body Morphing Elixir!" Said Qin Yin as she exited the room with Li Yuan.

"Nothing amazing. It just widened the Dantain and meridians." Said Li Yuan. Qin Yin's lips twitched violently after hearing his words. Widen the meridians and Dantain... And you call this not amazing? People will kneel in front of you so you make some for them.

"Aren't you afraid that I might tell people about the Elixir's recipe?" Asked Qin Yin after calming down.

Li Yuan smiled playfully and said, "Well, if you were not staring at me during the entire process of making the elixir I might be slightly afraid of you knowing how to make it." Qin Yin's face turned bright red. Her mouth opened and closed without any sound coming from it.

Li Yuan stopped teasing Qin Yin and said " The Elixir is only beneficial for those at Qi Gathering Realm. So it's of no use for you who is at the Peak of Qi Sea Realm."

Qin Yin avoided eye contact with Li Yuan and nodded with her head. The two left the city with awkward mood persisting.

After one day of travelling, Li Yuan and Qin Yin noticed that mist surrounded the area.

"Illusion formation," said Qin Yin with a stern face. Her eyes were alert as she surveyed the surroundings. Suddenly, she became speechless as she saw Li Yuan performing multiple hands seals. Then, he put his hand on the ground and sent a wave of his Qi. His Qi shone in the ground as multiple lines appeared followed by the mist clearing.

"A primitive Illusion Formation. You quite stupid to think it can trap me!" Said Li Yuan as he stood up and cleaned his hands from the dirt.

"What did you do?" Asked Qin Yin.

"I modified the formation and trapped the person who casted it in his own Illusion formation." Said Li Yuan.

"...." Qin Yin.

"I don't think that he will be able to escape the formation so there is no need to bother ourselves with him," said Li Yuan.

"....." Qin Yin.

"I give up! I don't even know what to labile you with!" Said Qin Yin.

Li Yuan shrugged his shoulders and said:" Call me with what you want".

Qin Yin shook her head and resumed the journey to the sect. They will need around three days to reach the sect. Suddenly, her steps slowed as complicated emotions appeared in her eyes. The journey with Li Yuan was the most enjoyable time of her life. When she returned to the sect, she will become an elder and be a part of the sect's monotonous routine. In her heart, she wished that the journey could last for longer.

Li Yuan noticed that Qin Yin's pace became slower which made him to sigh.

The remaining days of the journey were spent in absolute silence. Li Yuan's eyes stared at the sect in the distance. The Burning Moon Mountain was extremely tall and many small mountains. Buildings were built on it and the adjacent mountains.

"Li Yuan, stay close to me! There is a d...." Qin Yin became speechless after seeing Li Yuan pass through the defence formation like it was not present.

Li Yuan looked at her and said: " What did you want to say?"

Qin Yin smiled bitterly and said " Nothing!".

Li Yuan shrugged his shoulders and resumed walking toward the Profound Heart Sect.

Qin Yin quickened her steps and walked in front of Li Yuan. She guided him to the sect and when they reach the sect's gate, two people appeared in front of the gate.

The two were an Old man and an Old Woman who were at the Sage Realm. Their narrow eyes snapped open when they saw Qin Yin who was standing in front of Li Yuan.

"Greeting, Elders! This Disciple has come back to the sect after achieving Tier 4 in alchemy. Also, I have brought back a talented youth who is a Tier 3 Alchemist at the age of 17!" Said Qin Yin while bowing. Li Yuan looked at Qin Yin and didn't say anything.

The two elders were shocked after hearing Qin Yin's words. They looked at each other before nodding.

"Very Well. You can enter the sect!" Said the old man before leaving with the old woman.

Qin Yin straightened her back and said: " Li Yuan, follow me!". He nodded and followed her. They passed through the sect's gate and headed to the Sect's Main Pavilion.

"I told them that you are a Tier 3 Alchemist because if the other alchemists knew that you are a Tier 4, they will pester you all day long!" Qin Yin sent a telepathic message to Li Yuan. Well, that was a part of the truth. She wanted to be the only one to pester him.

Li Yuan nodded as he doesn't care about it even if she said that he is a Tier 1 Alchemist. The two entered the Main Pavilion and headed to the main hall to meet the Grand Elders.

They entered the hall and stood in the middle of it.

Four Elders were setting in different seats and looking at the two with sharp eyes.

"Qin Yin, I take it as you have reached the Tier 4 in Alchemy since you are here," said one of the Grand Elders.

"Yes, elder! I have become a Tier 4 Alchemist a few days ago" said Qin Yin. A smile appeared on her face as she doesn't have to marry that playboy bastard.

The Grand Elders became silent and looked at each other.

"Then, you are free to do what you wish!" Said the 1st Grand Elder. Since Qin Yin showed a strong determination and succeeded in achieving Tier 4 in alchemy despite being sent to an Empire with Low Tier Knowledge, he was convinced and will not pursue the matter of marriage again.

"But.." One of the elders spoke but he was interrupted by the 1st Grand Elder.

"I spoke the words of the Sect Master. If you have any objections, speak to him" said the 1st Grand Elder which silenced every elder who wanted to protest.

Qin Yin's smile grew bigger seeing this and stole a glance at Li Yuan only to see him standing still with his eyes closed. She couldn't help but pout at his uncaring attitude.

The 1st Grand Elder's eyes twitched as he noticed Qin Yin's actions. He looked at Li Yuan and before he could speak, Li Yuan's body trembled slightly as his aura changed from the 2nd Stage to the 3rd Stage of Qi Gathering Realm.

The 1st Grand Elder nearly shocked in his saliva when he saw this.

He was actually cultivating while they were having such a serious talk? And the problem is that he achieved a breakthrough during it!

The other elders also noticed this and became dumbfounded. Only Qin Yin looked at Li Yuan calmly.

Li Yuan opened his eyes and saw that all the Elders were staring at him.

"What gave you the gall to act like this?" One of the Elders yelled angrily. Li Yuan ignored him and cultivated during this meeting. How could he not be enraged?

"First, you were talking to Qin Yin and not me. Second, the matter didn't have anything to do with me. Third, I sensed that my breakthrough is immanent and tried to not bother anyone with it." Said Li Yuan.

"You talk back to me?!" Flames appeared in the Elder's eyes as he stared at the unfazed Li Yuan.

"Enough!" The 1st Grand Elder rubbed his glabella as he said this.

"He is still young so pardon him," said the 1st Grand Elder.

"He should know that because of him being a Tier 3 Alchemist doesn't mean he could this be arrogant!" Said the Elder. The Elders who were tasked to guard the Sect's gate sent the news to the Elders in the Main Hall.

Li Yuan looked at the Elder and before he could say anything, Qin Yin covered his mouth and said " Elder, he came from a small city and doesn't know the rules and customs of our sect. I hope you don't take offence!". She shot a deadly look at Li Yuan and sent a telepathic message to him.

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Qin Yin's voice was filled with anger. Li Yuan rolled his eyes and pushed her hand.

"Okay, okay! Calm down! You are making something big from a small matter" said the 1st Grand Elder. He looked at Li Yuan and said: " What is your name?".

"Li Yuan."

"You are Tier 3 Alchemist?".

"You can say that".

The 1st Grand Elder felt weird while talking with Li Yuan. Usually, the younger generation will always be stiff and scared while talking to him. But, Li Yuan was different. He was looking at him straight in the eyes and showed no fear or hesitation when he speaks. Actually, the 1st Grand Elder could preserve that there is some boredom in his voice.

The 1st Grand Elder smiled as an Interesting person will join the Profound Heart Sect.

"Li Yuan, due to Qin Yin's recommendation, you will enter the Profound Heart Sect and become a part of the Alchemy Department. I hope that in the future, you will become a Tier 5 Alchemist". Said the 1st Grand Elder. Becoming a Tier 5 is extremely hard and in the entire sect, only one Tier 5 Alchemist was present.

Li Yuan nodded which caused the 1st Grand Elder to smile. He waved his hand and a Token was thrown to Qin Yin.

"Qin Yin, this token will represent your new states as an Elder." Said the 1st Grand Elder.

"Thank you, Grand Elder," said Qin Yin while bowing.

"Also, take Li Yuan to the Alchemy Department and help him blend with the Disciples there. I have a feeling that he will not blend well with them!" The 1st Grand Elder sent a telepathic message to Qin Yin which made her lips twitch lightly.

His title as the 1st Grand Elder is well deserved!

Qin Yin bowed and pulled Li Yuan with her to leave the Main Hall.