"Wait. Since we're refining a Ninth-grade Golden Pill, there's no need to hide it. There are quite a few Alchemists in the alliance—let them observe and learn as well!"
"You two are now among the continent's finest in alchemy. Letting them watch would benefit them immensely. Of course, if you're worried about failing the refinement and losing face, then forget it."
Looking at the two of them, Gu Yuan made the suggestion with a smile. Truthfully, he was quite curious about the refinement of a Ninth-grade Golden Pill as well.
"This..."
The two exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Xiao Heng said, "Since Uncle Gu has put it this way, how could we refuse? It's just that refining a Ninth-grade Golden Pill will likely draw an enormous amount of natural energy. When the time comes..."
"Enough, enough! Don't say any more..." Before Xiao Heng could finish, Gu Yuan hurriedly raised a hand to stop him. Looking at these two brats, he could not help feeling a toothache.
He had never seen a Ninth-grade Golden Pill emerge, but he had seen a Ninth-grade Profound Pill. The natural energy drawn by a Ninth-grade Profound Pill was nothing much to the entire Ancient Realm. But if it were a Ninth-grade Golden Pill, Gu Yuan did not want the Ancient Realm to be drained dry.
"Let me think. Refining a Ninth-grade Golden Pill requires a massive amount of natural energy. The Ancient Realm can support it, but if you two drain it all..." Gu Yuan pondered. Yet he could not stop them from refining a Ninth-grade Golden Pill. After some thought, he said, "Enough with all that. After you finish refining the Ninth-grade Golden Pill, the natural energy consumed from the Ancient Realm must be restored by you two. Or... I wouldn't mind a Ninth-grade