Pill Formed, Pre-paying for the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast Magic Core

It was the tenth day since they arrived in Holy Pill City.

Inside the room, Chen Xiao was engrossed in cultivating his Soul Power. Ever since he integrated the Spirit Nurturing Dust, he could feel the spiritual essence within his soul growing richer each day. This tangible sense of progress was incredibly addictive.

In the courtyard, the Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan welcomed Cao Ying once again.

"Sister Xian'er, is he still cultivating?"

"Yes, have a seat first. According to the usual schedule, he'll be done in about half an hour," the Little Fairy Doctor nodded gently.

Hearing this, Cao Ying's eyebrows furrowed slightly before quickly smoothing out.

A few days prior, during a private chat, Chen Xiao had mentioned that if possible, he'd like to see Xuan Kongzi just before the pill formation was complete.

Now that the time had arrived, Chen Xiao was cultivating, and she didn't want to disturb him.

"Sister Cao Ying, have you been very busy these past few days? I haven't seen you much."

Zi Yan sat on the stone stool, carefully applying poison to her gauntlets. Seeing Cao Ying sit down, she finally looked up to greet her.

Cao Ying shook her head slightly. These days, Xuan Kongzi was helping refine the pill, and she had already taken leave, so she didn't have much to do.

The main reason she hadn't visited much was that she was familiarizing herself with the method for refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet and the process for condensing the Poison Pill, as well as some specific points that required special attention.

Compared to the Heavenly Demon Puppet, the latter was more manageable. Although refining it was troublesome and consumed a lot, posing a considerable challenge for her, this thing was ultimately inanimate. Even if she failed the refinement, she had plenty of opportunities to try again, so the psychological pressure was minimal.

However, the matter of condensing the Poison Pill for the Little Fairy Doctor, as the time drew closer, even the usually proud Cao Family's "Demoness" felt considerable pressure.

After all, this concerned the Little Fairy Doctor's life.

Success would naturally mean everything was fine.

But if she failed...

The consequences were beyond her imagination.

The Little Fairy Doctor noticed the slight change in Cao Ying's expression and instantly guessed some of her thoughts. A gentle smile immediately bloomed at the corner of her eyes, and she shook her head softly.

"Don't feel too much pressure. We'll do our best and leave the rest to fate. I still remember the day he told me I was a Woeful Poison Body. At that time, he confidently told me that the destiny of a Woeful Poison Body wasn't unbreakable. Infected by his confidence, I felt then that the so-called destiny wasn't so terrifying."

"Later, he went to Jia Nan Academy, and I went to the Chu Yun Empire to gain experience. As my knowledge grew and my strength increased, I realized how rare and precious the materials I needed were."

"Three Heavenly Flames, Bodhi Transformation Saliva, a seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast Magic Core – each one required luck and desperate effort. For people like us from the Jia Ma Empire, completing even one would be a miracle."

"But who would have thought? In just under ten years, we've gathered all the necessary conditions and accomplished miracles that were impossible in the eyes of others."

"I believe in his judgment as always, and I also believe in you. Even if the result isn't satisfactory, I'm content with how far we've come today."

Her gentle voice flowed through the courtyard like babbling stream water. The Little Fairy Doctor's soft comfort gradually dispelled the worry between Cao Ying's brows.

Looking at the Little Fairy Doctor's crescent-shaped smile, Cao Ying slowly closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened them again, she nodded forcefully in response.

"Sister Xian'er, I will definitely help you successfully condense the Poison Pill!"

Her expression was more serious than ever before.

The Little Fairy Doctor nodded and looked up at the space behind Cao Ying.

In that room, Chen Xiao had ended his cultivation early and walked out at some point.

Cao Ying also sensed this and turned around to meet Chen Xiao's gaze.

Just as she was about to speak, Chen Xiao nodded, indicating he already knew.

"The sight of a high-grade pill forming is rare. Let's go, we'll go take a look together."

...

The northern region of Holy Pill City's inner domain.

Here stood a vast square.

This square was also the venue for the Pill Gathering that occurred every thirty years.

Of course, such a place wouldn't be left unused on a daily basis; people from the Pill Tower often came here to refine pills.

When the four of them arrived, dozens of people were already standing along the edge of the vast square.

These people were either Pill Tower Elders or core disciples, like Song Qing, whom Chen Xiao had met once, who was also among them.

In Holy Pill City, refining a seventh-grade pill wasn't enough to cause a sensation, but if the person refining it was one of the three giants, that was enough to attract onlookers.

After all, opportunities to observe such important figures refining pills were rare.

Even though the other party was only refining a seventh-grade pill this time, if the news spread, it would still attract countless people to watch.

This was the presence of the Pill Tower's three giants!

The arrival of Chen Xiao and the other three attracted the attention of many. Looking at their unique group, various expressions flickered across their faces.

Chen Xiao completely ignored this.

As soon as he entered the square, his gaze locked onto the white-robed old man sitting cross-legged in the center of the square.

The old man's eyes were slightly closed, as if he were asleep, but the medicine cauldron in front of him was continuously absorbing the surrounding energy of heaven and earth. His Soul Power still hovered within the cauldron, controlling the heat and the fusion of various medicinal properties, causing the cauldron to rumble incessantly.

However, there wasn't the slightest hint of his aura leaking out; the entire person was like an extremely ordinary old man.

In fact, when Chen Xiao used his soul perception, he was horrified to discover that the center of the square was completely empty, as if the white-robed old man didn't exist at all.

There's only one reason for a situation so contrary to reality.

This elder is simply too formidable!

Compared to him, the current Chen Xiao is like a tiny mayfly against the vast sky.

"He's this terrifying before even reaching the Emperor realm. What must an Emperor be like? And what about those above Emperor?"

Only by truly witnessing these powerhouses can one understand that they still have a long and arduous journey ahead.

"This is my teacher, Xuan Kongzi. He's one of the three giants of the Pill Tower. Besides my teacher, the other two giants are Senior Uncle Xuan Yi and Senior Uncle Heavenly Thunder Child. Senior Uncle Xuan Yi is also in the Pill Tower, but he rarely shows himself. Senior Uncle Heavenly Thunder Child is mostly outside, and his whereabouts are unpredictable, so I don't know where he is right now."

Cao Ying softly introduced them to the three.

These three giants are the true pillars of the Pill Tower.

Each of them has reached the Nine Revolutions realm of the Dou Zun and are all Grandmaster Alchemists.

Normally, a seventh-grade medicinal pill wouldn't be enough to warrant someone of Xuan Kongzi's caliber personally making a move. The fact that he's willing to show off a little skill now is ultimately because he values his disciple, Cao Ying.

As if sensing the arrival of the four, Xuan Kongzi, who had been sitting like an old monk in meditation, slowly opened his eyes and looked over.

His gaze swept over Cao Ying, then shifted to Chen Xiao beside her.

"Teacher wants us to come over. Sister Xian'er, Zi Yan, please wait here for a moment."

Cao Ying instructed the two, then after a slight hesitation, she took Chen Xiao's hand and walked towards Xuan Kongzi together.

She didn't know the specific reason Chen Xiao had instructed them to come and observe the pill formation, but she could guess that Chen Xiao likely had some plans.

And no matter what Chen Xiao wanted to do, as long as it involved Xuan Kongzi, the closer they appeared, the greater the chance of Chen Xiao getting what he wanted.

Watching the two walk hand-in-hand towards the center of the square, many people around were surprised. Some even couldn't help but clench their fists.

These two... they seem to be getting serious!

Song Qing's eyes turned red with jealousy. Finally, he snorted angrily and walked away, not even bothering to watch the pill formation.

In the center of the square.

Chen Xiao and Cao Ying approached Xuan Kongzi.

The biggest taboo for an alchemist is being disturbed while refining pills.

However, with Xuan Kongzi's level, refining the Heaven Soul Blood Fusion Pill was a piece of cake; he didn't need to put in his full effort at all.

"Teacher."

"Greetings, Senior."

Cao Ying and Chen Xiao bowed one after another.

Xuan Kongzi nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Chen Xiao for a moment. His slightly hoarse and ancient voice sounded.

"Although not an alchemist, he's not bad either."

In the Dou Qi Continent, alchemists hold a high status, but whether it's alchemy or other professions, their essence is to improve strength.

Therefore, as long as you are strong enough, even without the identity of an alchemist, you can still be respected and feared by the world.

The most direct example is the eight Emperors who founded the eight ancient clans. Besides the Medicine Emperor, none of the other Emperors were known to be skilled in this path, yet they were still respected and feared by everyone.

Becoming an alchemist can only make one's cultivation path smoother; it doesn't represent everything.

Moreover, for many people, having too smooth a path in growth isn't necessarily a good thing.

"You specifically told Ying'er that if possible, you wanted to come and observe when I form the pill. Do you have other plans?"

"To be honest, Senior, this Heaven Soul Blood Fusion Pill is exactly what Ying'er asked you to refine for me. I specifically came here today, firstly, to thank you for your help, and secondly, because I have a puppet that can absorb lightning power to strengthen itself."

Chen Xiao didn't conceal anything. Such a small matter wasn't worth lying about.

A seventh-grade medicinal pill already possesses a certain level of spirituality. During its formation, an extremely terrifying natural phenomenon will occur, attracting medicinal lightning, like the arrival of doomsday. After the pill is released, if the alchemist is not careful, the pill will automatically fly away.

Moreover, a single bolt of medicinal lightning attracted by a low-grade seventh-grade pill is enough to rival the strike of an ordinary Five-Star Dou Zong. The medicinal lightning attracted by a high-grade seventh-grade pill is almost equivalent to the strike of an ordinary Seven-Star Dou Zong!

For Xuan Kongzi, dealing with medicinal lightning is naturally effortless and poses no difficulty.

Chen Xiao wasn't worried about his safety; he just wanted to take this opportunity to enhance the strength of the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

"So that's how it is. Very well, then the subsequent medicinal lightning will be left to you."

Xuan Kongzi nodded slightly, not refusing.

This was an insignificant matter. He was a dignified Nine Revolutions realm Dou Zun powerhouse; he truly had no interest in dealing with medicinal lightning that couldn't even threaten a Dou Zun.

"Thank you, Senior. Please continue. When the medicinal lightning appears, I will have the puppet go and receive it."

Chen Xiao wasn't too surprised. He bowed slightly, then retreated to the edge of the square with Cao Ying to wait.

"Can that Heavenly Demon Puppet block medicinal lightning?"

Upon reaching the edge of the square, Cao Ying asked with a hint of curiosity.

Medicinal lightning is a test for alchemists refining high-grade medicinal pills. Some alchemists successfully refine them after much effort, only to have their hard work ruined because they couldn't handle the medicinal lightning, and some even couldn't guarantee their own safety.

Such examples are not uncommon.

Therefore, upon hearing that the Heavenly Demon Puppet had this function, Cao Ying immediately became quite interested.

If she had a Heavenly Demon Puppet with her, wouldn't she never have to worry about pill lightning again, and wouldn't need help from others?

"Yes, not only can it block it, but it can also absorb the power of the lightning to strengthen itself. You can have the Cao Family prepare the materials and refine one for you to carry as a backup," Chen Xiao affirmed with a nod.

Cao Ying nodded slightly, keeping this matter in mind.

The materials for refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet were quite difficult to obtain – the body, soul, Magic Core, and so on. For ordinary people, it was hard to get high-quality ones, but for the Cao Family, gathering these materials wasn't too difficult.

Just as the two were conversing, the sky suddenly darkened rapidly. Heavy dark clouds quickly gathered overhead, and within them, silver lightning could be seen, slithering around like silver snakes.

Looking at the strange phenomenon in the sky, the Pill Tower disciples around the square showed no fear at all. Instead, their eyes were filled with fervor.

For Alchemists, when the pills they refine can cause strange phenomena, it's considered an honor!

Chen Xiao quickly summoned the Heavenly Demon Puppet and sent it soaring into the sky, standing high above.

Now that he was in Central State, his strength urgently needed to be reinforced. However, due to too many recent trivial matters, he hadn't had time to go into seclusion yet.

This Heavenly Demon Puppet could hold its own against opponents at the Four-Star Dou Zong level, which was sufficient in the Northwest. But in Central State, it also needed to be strengthened.

*Crack!*

Amidst the spreading dark clouds, a silver bolt as thick as an arm suddenly shot out, its dazzling light illuminating the dim world.

The Heavenly Demon Puppet moved upon sensing it, actively charging towards the silver lightning. In an instant, it was struck down by a hundred feet.

However, before it could land, the Heavenly Demon Puppet soared into the sky again. Arcs of electricity flowed over its body, but its form showed no damage. Instead, it felt even more formidable.

*Boom!*

In an instant, a deafening roar exploded in the sky.

The dark clouds surged like a boiling ink sea. Silver lightning wildly intertwined and wrapped around itself, like a million silver snakes fiercely battling, pressing the sky down lower and lower.

Suddenly, the dark clouds seemed to be split by a sharp blade. A silver lightning bolt, half a foot square, tore through the darkness, accompanied by a rumbling sound that shook the mountains and rivers. It was like a giant python poised to strike, shooting straight towards the pill emitting a mysterious purple light in front of Xuan Kongzi in the center of the square.

Xuan Kongzi's expression was normal, without the slightest change. He watched with interest as the puppet high in the sky once again met the pill lightning.

This method of receiving pill lightning was something Xuan Kongzi, despite his age, was experiencing for the first time.

And he had to admit, it was quite novel.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

The pill lightning struck down repeatedly, hitting the Heavenly Demon Puppet directly, causing it to fall from high altitude again and again.

However, just as some people thought the puppet was about to be scrapped, it was able to shoot straight up into the sky each time with even greater strength.

And after undergoing layer after layer of pill lightning baptism, the silver light emanating from the Heavenly Demon Puppet's body became increasingly brilliant under the astonished gazes of many, covering all its limbs.

This head-on confrontation continued for nearly half an hour. Within the dark clouds in the sky, the power of the lightning finally decreased significantly.

Immediately, the dark clouds gradually stopped surging, and their color slowly faded until, finally, the clear sky reappeared.

This time, the pill lightning was over.

With a thought from Chen Xiao, the Heavenly Demon Puppet instantly darted to his side.

Feeling the puppet that was clearly stronger, Chen Xiao nodded with satisfaction.

Now, if the Heavenly Demon Puppet were to face the Old Eagle Mountain Man again, it would likely be able to suppress him.

And this was just the effect achieved by receiving the pill lightning of a grade seven pill.

This Heavenly Demon Puppet was truly something beyond the norm!

In the center of the square, Xuan Kongzi easily suppressed the pill that instinctively wanted to fly away. He took out a jade bottle and stored it inside.

Then, he took a step and his figure was already beside Chen Xiao and the others.

"Chen Xiao, this is your pill. You all go back first. I'll have a few words with Ying'er."

"Thank you, Senior."

Chen Xiao took the pill and put it away, cupped his fists in thanks, and then exchanged a look with Cao Ying before leading the Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan away.

Watching the three disappear from sight, Xuan Kongzi sighed softly.

"Ying'er, you should know the effects of this Heaven Soul Blood Fusion Pill, right?"

Cao Ying nodded.

As a professional, there was no need for much explanation. Just from the numerous material combinations used in the refining process, she could discern some things.

"Then... never mind. You've always had your own opinions, and it's not convenient for me, your master, to say too much."

Meeting Xuan Kongzi's helpless gaze, Cao Ying merely smiled faintly and didn't explain.

Only she herself knew that ever since returning from the Northwest Continent, she had been locked in and had no way out.

On the other side.

As soon as he returned to his residence, Chen Xiao directly repaid the debt with the freshly refined Heaven Soul Blood Fusion Pill.

[Subsequent pre-pay completed.]

[Current available pre-pay count: One!]

"Pre-pay for a seventh-tier Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast Magic Core."

Without hesitation, Chen Xiao directly selected his target.

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