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Chapter 652: Peak Master's Alchemy (4K2)
Chapter 652: Peak Master's Alchemy (4K2)
After the disheveled young man left, the three Peak Masters exchanged glances, and their figures slowly dissipated in place.
Ye Lan stood with her hands hanging down, staring at the curling smoke rising from the altar, deep in thought for a long time.
After a moment, she turned around, and her fair face finally regained its normal expression, no longer cold and distant. However, a hint of fatigue still lingered in her eyes.
"Forgive my embarrassment," Ye Lan tried to force a smile, but her lips only twitched slightly, unable to lift into a smile.
The Grandmaster Ye, who once intimidated the crowd with just her name in He Shan, now returned to her own sect looking so disheveled that even the statue of her master had been replaced.
She could almost imagine how disappointed Shen Yi must be.
"Every family has its own troubles," Shen Yi said, not intending to comment further on the matter. With a simple word of advice, she turned her gaze to the courtyard.
There were a total of six rooms, most of which were now vacant. It was hard to believe this was once a bustling branch of an immortal sect.
"The fifth peak is called Dan Peak, but even after the incident, when I took over as the Peak Master, I still knew nothing about alchemy."
Ye Lan also looked at the rooms, her eyes filled with a mix of reminiscence and subtle self-mockery, "To ensure that the legacy of the fifth peak wasn't wasted, Master Mu Yang selected many disciples who specialized in alchemy and sent them to the fifth peak."
"At that time, my mind was in turmoil, and I didn't pay much attention to these matters. Later, I left Divine Void Mountain and traveled through Shenzhou, and gradually..." She trailed off.
Ye Lan sighed, "Anyway, I've given you the identity you asked for. Feel free to choose an empty room to rest. After I heal Jie'er, we'll set off for home."
Apparently, she had no intention of fighting for anything.
If she hadn't seen the replaced statue, she probably wouldn't have even uttered those harsh words.
"..."
Hearing this, Shen Yi raised an eyebrow.
He had a hunch that things wouldn't be ideal before coming, but he didn't expect it to be just a formality.
They had come and were now leaving, without any further delay.
"Don't think about it. Even in Divine Void Mountain, the Void Dao Fruit is an extremely precious treasure. Only the Peak Master has the qualification to pass it on, and only to the most favored disciple."
"The one who holds the Void Dao Fruit is essentially the candidate for the next Peak Master."
"Do I look like a Peak Master to you?"
Ye Lan understood what Shen Yi was thinking and shook her head lightly. She held the title of Peak Master of Dan Peak, but without real authority, she was just a junior of the third generation in the eyes of the other Peak Masters.
A junior had no right to choose a candidate.
Even if she forcibly tried to pass on the Dao Fruit, the other Peak Masters would join forces to stop her.
Even if Shen Yi's memory wasn't erased, they wouldn't let him leave Divine Void Mountain with the Dao Fruit.
If it was passed on outside, when Shen Yi obtained the Void Dao Fruit, Divine Void Mountain would sense it, causing even greater trouble.
"Not really."
Shen Yi sighed and turned to leave the room.
Having said so much, it would be impolite to persist. If Ye Lan didn't want to teach, he couldn't just capture her and force her to reveal the secrets.
Even if he took a million steps back, he wouldn't win...
After injecting eighty-eight tribulations into the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position, accumulating a total of one hundred and sixty-nine tribulations of cultivation, Shen Yi finally got a glimpse of Ye Lan's true strength.
The good news was that this time, it wasn't a matter of neither increasing nor decreasing.
The bad news... that dangerous feeling had deepened.
But this was also good news, indicating that he was one step closer to her.
Although they were both at the Fifth Rank, the gap between them was significant.
Oh well, at least he had secured an identity. When traveling outside, he would have a nominal protection, and the trip wouldn't be in vain.
"Hmm."
Shen Yi casually chose an empty room and closed the door.
As the wooden door closed, an invisible array quietly emerged, enveloping the entire room.
Shen Yi slightly sensed the array and discerned its functions of concealing breath, gathering energy, and soundproofing.
Shen Yi took a step back and sat down on the bed, habitually opening the panel, only to pause in surprise.
[Remaining Demonic Lifespan: Six Tribulations]
He browsed the prompt and quickly guessed where this additional lifespan came from.
"Have you descended to the mortal realm?" Shen Yi called out to Qing Hua using his divine sense.
"Reporting to my master, Qing Hua is currently guarding the Blue Sea by order and leading troops to sweep away the demons."
In the vast land of Shenzhou, where the imperial court's power reigns supreme and the heavenly aura controls all, it is difficult for ordinary demonic creatures to find refuge or sustenance.
Unless they have pledged allegiance to the Three Teachings and are considered demonic beings themselves, most wandering demonic races prefer to stay outside of Shenzhou.
It is only when they violate the heavenly laws that the Immortal Court sends out troops to cleanse the land.
"Be careful."
Even before his departure, Shen Yi had already heard from Qing Hua about her transfer.
There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world. A promotion from the seventh rank to the sixth rank may seem like a small step, but the power of the official seal alone marks the distinction between a True Immortal and a Celestial Immortal.
Countless people must be eyeing this position, and it is unlikely that a stablemaster without any backing would be considered.
The Celestial General Qing Luan must have had a deeper intention behind this assignment.
Shen Yi pondered over this, and the only incident that came to mind was the time he locked Zi Leng in the stable. Perhaps the Celestial General wanted to use this opportunity to uncover Qing Hua's background and her true nature, assessing her strength and the potential threat she poses to Zi Leng.
Shen Yi had no better solution to this situation.
After all, in terms of both strength and status, he and the Celestial General were not on the same level.
Since he couldn't completely clear himself of suspicion, he could only take things one step at a time. At least for now, the Celestial General seemed to be observing and hadn't taken any direct action.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he could also earn some demonic lifespan, which was a good thing.
"Go and attend to your duties."
Shen Yi opened his eyes, breaking the connection. He was about to continue infusing the Six Tribulation Lifespan into the Dragon Tiger Scripture, hoping to truly complete this Fruit Position.
His mind stirred slightly, but he quickly stopped himself.
Currently, he lacked not only cultivation but also knowledge in various aspects. Whether it was his understanding of cultivation or the numerous techniques, when it came to the eighth rank and above, he was utterly clueless.
Having come to a major sect, he couldn't return empty-handed.
With this in mind, he stood up and pushed open the door.
In the courtyard, only Ye Jing remained.
She spoke softly, "Big... Brother Shen, is there something you need?"
It took great effort to force the title of 'big brother' to stick. Calling someone 'sir' within the Immortal Sect would inevitably lead others to associate it with the Divine Kingdom and the Immortal Court.
Although Ye Jing was not a disciple of the Alchemy Peak, she had spent many years on the mountain during her childhood and was quite familiar with the place.
"Where is your sister?" Shen Yi scanned the surroundings but couldn't find Ye Lan.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jing's expression turned peculiar. She pursed her lips, shook her head, and a hint of apprehension flashed in her eyes.
"Where is the Treasure Law Pavilion?" Shen Yi asked, getting straight to the point.
Ye Jing pointed towards a somewhat old building in the distance.
Shen Yi took a step forward, and when he looked up again, he had already arrived at the door of the small building.
"It's him..."
Outside the Treasure Law Pavilion, the disciples who passed by all stopped in their tracks. Their gazes were filled with curiosity, mixed with a hint of awe.
The news of Senior Sister Ye Lan's sudden return to the mountain to accept disciples on behalf of her master had already spread among the various peaks.
It was common knowledge that the third-generation disciples were the backbone of Shen Xu Mountain, second only to the Peak Masters. For a newcomer to be included in this group was puzzling.
Seeing the person in question, they felt even more perplexed.
A seventh-rank True Immortal's cultivation was indeed impressive in the outside world, but in the mountain gate of a Great Dharmaraja, it was neither particularly low nor extraordinary.
Even among the third-generation disciples, it seemed somewhat lacking.
Shen Yi remained unfazed by the attention of so many people. After all, he was about to leave, so why should he care about these things?
He strode into the Treasure Law Pavilion without hesitation.
The two young disciples guarding the entrance were reluctant but still bowed and greeted him, "Greetings, Master."
Up until this moment, they didn't even know the surname of this young man.
"..."
Shen Yi had seen the powerful array power emanating from the seemingly ordinary courtyard rooms earlier and assumed that the Treasure Law Pavilion was only old-looking on the outside. He expected the interior to be vast, if not as grand as the Treasure Law Pavilion of the Nanyang Sect.
However, upon entering, he discovered that the interior was indeed just an ordinary room. There were only a few dozen bookshelves, filled with heavy tomes, and not a single jade slip in sight.
The only remarkable feature was the vast array power that still permeated the room. As soon as Shen Yi stepped in, he realized that even his divine sense had been completely sealed off.
He casually picked up a book and flipped through it, finding that it was about the alchemy path.
It was not a neatly organized alchemy manual but instead filled with various notes and records, and there was no indication that the contents had been copied onto a jade panel.
Shen Yi put it down and took another ancient book.
"These books in the pavilion all record alchemy, and this one is too advanced for you."
At that moment, a familiar voice came from behind him.
Shen Yi turned to see Ye Lan holding two thin books, gently shaking them: "The introductory chapter is here."
With that, she walked toward the door: "If you're interested, I'll give it to you after I'm done."
Hearing this, Shen Yi fell silent for a moment.
Not finding what he wanted was indeed disappointing, but since he was here, he might as well take something useful.
The alchemy techniques passed down by the Great Dharmaraja could always come in handy.
With this thought, he followed Ye Lan out of the Treasure law pavilion.
...
On the Fifth Peak, alchemy workshops were abundant, and most disciples had their own private rooms.
Ye Lan ignored the strange looks from others and quietly entered an empty room. Inside, the furnishings were simple, with only three alchemy furnaces and a few large medicine racks.
She didn't look at the medicine racks but instead flipped through the two thin books, taking out various medicinal herbs from her storage talisman.
"What are you doing?" Shen Yi asked, slightly puzzled.
"Alchemizing, to heal Jing'er. The quality of the pills outside is not good enough; there might be lingering side effects."
Though Ye Lan appeared cold and showed no unusual emotions even when Ye Jing returned gravely injured, she was still very concerned about her sister.
"Isn't there a pill in the Pill Peak that can treat a True Immortal?"
Shen Yi, looking at her focused expression, felt something was off: "And aren't you not proficient in alchemy?"
If the Pill Peak couldn't even find a pill for a Seventh Rank True Immortal, what were these people doing all day?
"I don't want to use theirs."
Without looking up, Ye Lan followed the alchemy formula in the book, using vast spiritual energy to fuel the furnace and sequentially refine the herbs: "I studied for a while before, just a bit rusty. A little practice is all I need."
Her voice was steady, and her movements became increasingly smooth, following the formula to the letter.
As the saying goes, once you master one skill, others come easily. A cultivator with excellent talent, if they truly dedicated themselves to auxiliary skills, wouldn't be too far off.
"..."
Shen Yi silently stared at the furnace, feeling a sense of familiarity with its transformations.
The next moment... puff!
The furnace flames roared, and a puff of black smoke burst out of the furnace.
Ye Lan pursed her lips, wiped the soot off her fair cheek with the back of her hand, and flipped back to the book, starting the process again.
Puff! Puff! Puff!
Black smoke stained the walls repeatedly.
Ye Lan's expression remained focused, and she had memorized the content of the book by heart. She put it down and started the next attempt with full concentration.
"Phew."
Shen Yi finally understood the fear in Ye Jing's expression earlier.
He took a deep breath, retracted his gaze, and casually took the thin book.
【Seventh Rank. Four Elements Alchemy Manual, Upper Volume: Not yet mastered】
The moment Shen Yi opened the Four Elements Alchemy Manual, his past alchemy expertise finally found its use. At least, he could understand about seventy to eighty percent of the content in this book.
Demonic lifespan quickly poured in, not even taking one tribulation, just over two hundred years of lifespan, and the formulas and techniques recorded were etched into his instincts.
Time slowly passed.
Ye Lan stared intently at the furnace, a rare look of excitement appearing on her soot-covered face as she exclaimed, "It worked!"
In an instant, the furnace was opened, and several emerald green pills floated out.
She reached out to grasp them, a smile playing on her lips, and turned back instinctively, as if her master were right behind her: "Look!"
"Mm-hm, I see."
Shen Yi held a jade vial, calmly and steadily placing the equally emerald green pills, which emitted a faint, precious light, into the vial.
"..."
Ye Lan's movements paused. She looked at the vial in his hand and then at the pills in her own.
Clearly the same type of pill, but the difference in medicinal fragrance and appearance was like night and day.
"Can you... alchemize?" She opened her mouth slightly, her dazed expression resembling Ye Jing's, finally showing a hint of sisterly resemblance.
"A little bit." Shen Yi sealed the pills and extended the vial to her: "Use this one; yours has too many impurities."
"I, I was just showing you, not saying Jing'er should take these. Let me practice a bit more..."
Ye Lan instinctively explained, but under Shen Yi's gaze, she still reached out to take the vial, slightly lowering her eyes and softly said, "Thank you."
(End of Chapter)
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