Chapitre 448: Chapter 448: A Pill of Reassurance
Chapter 448: A Pill of Reassurance
Xiao Ze slowly unrolled the pale blue scroll, which was imbued with soul power. The scroll bore a strong soul imprint, indicating it had never been read by another alchemist. Xiao Ze placed his fingertip on the scroll, letting his soul power seep into it, and a vast amount of information about the pill flowed into his mind.
The information about a Ninth-Rank pill was truly immense. Each Ninth-Rank pill required no fewer than a thousand different rare ingredients. Just documenting how to handle each of these ingredients was already a colossal amount of information.
After a while, Xiao Ze slowly opened his eyes. The scroll detailed the formula for the Xuanqing Soul Restoration Pill, a Ninth-Rank treasure pill capable of reconstructing and restoring soul power.
Reading about the effects of the Xuanqing Soul Restoration Pill, Xiao Ze raised an eyebrow in surprise. If the grand elder of that hidden sect truly needed this pill, his current condition must be dire. Reconstructing the soul and restoring soul power suggested that the elder's soul was continuously disintegrating, his injuries affecting his soul's very essence. Over time, his soul power would gradually diminish.
"Without this kind of pill, that grand elder would continue to suffer the pain of his soul weakening," Xiao Ze mused. "If this was caused by someone else, the method used must be extremely cruel."
He pondered the elder's injuries, then looked at the scroll, noting the soul imprint had significantly dimmed. He carefully put it away, then set off toward another hall.
"President Xuan Kong, I plan to hold a public pill refinement..." Xiao Ze entered Xuan Kong Zi's hall and shared his thoughts.
Xuan Kong Zi, upon hearing this, was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected that a hidden sect would so quickly request Xiao Ze to refine a Ninth-Rank pill.
"A public refinement... It's a good idea. Although Central Plains is abuzz with your news, they haven't seen it for themselves. Holding a public refinement of a Ninth-Rank pill will indeed reassure them and make it easier for the Pill Tower to recruit strong individuals and ally with other factions."
"Alright, Xiao Ze, since you've made your decision, focus on preparing for the public refinement. Leave the rest to me," Xuan Kong Zi said, quickly finalizing the arrangements.
"Oh, Xiao Ze, now that you're also a president of the Pill Tower, there's no need for formalities. Just call me by my name."
"Wouldn't that be inappropriate? After all, President Xuan Kong, you are a senior," Xiao Ze hesitated.
Xuan Kong Zi chuckled, "You're now stronger than me in both alchemy and Dou Qi. I feel ashamed to be called your senior. In the world of alchemy, we respect the capable... But call me whatever you're comfortable with."
"Then, President Xuan Kong, I'll start preparing for the public refinement. Let me know when the time is set."
"Are you ready anytime?" Xuan Kong Zi was surprised. "You've only had the Ninth-Rank pill formula for a short while. Have you mastered it already?"
"I should be able to fully grasp it in a few days and have a seventy to eighty percent success rate," Xiao Ze smiled. He recalled the refining process of the Xuanqing Soul Restoration Pill.
The Shengxin Liuli Pill had a complex structure, making it much harder to refine than typical Ninth-Rank treasure pills. Thus, mastering it provided Xiao Ze with a higher success rate for other Ninth-Rank pills.
Hearing Xiao Ze's explanation, Xuan Kong Zi's expression stiffened. "I shouldn't compare myself to Xiao Ze," he thought.
"Let's tentatively schedule it for a month from now, in the central plaza of Saint Pill City."
Xuan Kong Zi watched Xiao Ze leave with a pleased smile. The more proficient Xiao Ze became in alchemy, the more it would benefit the Pill Tower.
Another piece of sensational news quickly spread from the Pill Tower: Xiao Ze would publicly refine a Ninth-Rank treasure pill!
This announcement thrilled countless people. Ninth-Rank alchemists were legendary, rarely seen even once in several centuries. Witnessing a Ninth-Rank alchemist refining a pill was an extraordinary event.
Leaders of many factions and numerous cultivators flocked to the Pill Tower, not wanting to miss such a grand spectacle. The event was even more compelling than the previous Pill Gathering, which showcased Eighth-Rank pills at most. Now, people would witness the birth of a Ninth-Rank treasure pill.
In addition to those eager to see the refinement, some factions and cultivators attended out of curiosity. The Pill Tower's declaration of Xiao Ze as a Ninth-Rank alchemist lacked concrete evidence. This public refinement would provide reassurance to those joining the Pill Tower.
Since the news broke, the outer domains of Saint Pill City, with its eight large space plazas, were packed with people, even more so than during the Pill Gathering. Many wore alchemist uniforms of various colors. The Dan Domain, home to many alchemists, was the first to learn of the news. For alchemists, witnessing a Ninth-Rank alchemist at work was a rare honor, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
As news spread, countless alchemists made their pilgrimage to Saint Pill City, among them many high-level alchemists. The strong individuals who arrived were shocked to see so many high-level alchemists, each renowned as masters or grandmasters of alchemy. Their presence, filled with reverence, indicated their keen interest in Xiao Ze's public refinement.
The influx of powerful individuals into Saint Pill City brought immense economic benefits. Shops, auctions, and trades thrived, greatly enriching the city. Xuan Kong Zi couldn't help but smile as he reviewed the increased revenue across the Pill Tower's enterprises.
"I expected the public refinement to benefit the Pill Tower, but I didn't foresee that it would bring such immediate prosperity even before it began," Xuan Kong Zi remarked, closing the report with a sigh. "The Pill Tower is fortunate to have Xiao Ze."
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