Young Master Lin Ran, Do You Need a Maid?

Sixth-Rank Demon Transformation Pill!

The pill's surface was jet-black, perfectly round and lustrous. Faint, profoundly mysterious patterns seemed to be etched across its surface.

The patterns twisted and wound like a special painting filled with hidden meaning. The energy contained within them was so rich that even Dou Huang experts were moved by it.

"Th-this... it succeeded?"

Staring at the Demon Transformation Pill in Lin Ran's palm, everyone swallowed in unison, their hearts trembling.

A sixth-rank pill—this was a sixth-rank pill! And it had been refined before their very eyes with such incredible ease and smoothness.

It was simply like a dream...

"Take it."

Lin Ran gave his hand a casual flick, tossing the jet-black Demon Transformation Pill toward Green Yi.

As she watched the pill fly toward her, Green Yi could no longer maintain her composure. She leaped forward and carefully caught it in both hands.

Looking at the jet-black pill in her palm, a flush of wild joy and shock rose onto Green Yi's stunningly beautiful, alluring face.

Her joy naturally came from finally obtaining the Demon Transformation Pill she had longed for. With this pill, her old companion would be able to transform into human form smoothly. The road ahead would open wide, and the chances of breaking through to become a Seventh-tier Monster Beast would increase greatly. When that time came, surpassing that fellow Green Man would certainly be no problem.

As for her shock...

To be honest, even though she had personally witnessed Lin Ran refining the pill, she still felt as if she were dreaming, unable to believe it.

In just one or two short hours, this youth who looked no older than seventeen or eighteen had flawlessly refined a sixth-rank pill that even Pill King Gu He found difficult to make—and he had not failed even once!

Terrifying indeed!

That was Green Yi's evaluation of Lin Ran at this moment.

At the same time, all her doubts toward Lin Ran completely vanished. She now believed eight or nine parts out of ten of what he had said before.

After all, what could possibly be more convincing than the pill that had just been refined?

"This is indeed a Demon Transformation Pill, but..."

Green Yi lightly sniffed the pill's distinctive fragrance. After carefully placing it into her Storage Ring, she gave Lin Ran an embarrassed smile. "My lord, please forgive my rudeness. It is not that I do not believe you, but this Demon Transformation Pill is, after all, a sixth-rank pill and incomparably precious. Could you allow me to test its effects, to verify whether it truly is a Demon Transformation Pill?"

"You! How can you be so rude, woman?!"

Xiao Yi Xian looked furious. Pointing at Green Yi, she said coldly, "You watched the entire refinement process. My young master also refined it exactly according to the pill formula you provided. How can you still say such things?"

"What if there was something wrong with the formula you gave us, and the pill refined has none of the Demon Transformation Pill's effects? If you use that to falsely accuse my young master, where would he go to seek justice?!"

"Besides, my young master already said that we are leaving Black Rock City tomorrow for the Tagor Desert. Stop making unreasonable trouble!"

"The Tagor Desert?!"

Hearing this, Green Yi's eyes lit up. At the same time, a trace of embarrassment appeared on her gorgeous face. She gave a light cough to conceal it, then said seriously, "I know my request is indeed somewhat excessive, but this concerns a sixth-rank pill. I cannot afford to be anything less than careful, so..."

"It's not a problem."

Xiao Yi Xian still wanted to say more, but Lin Ran casually waved his hand and said calmly, "But which Monster Beast do you intend to have take this Demon Transformation Pill?"

A Demon Transformation Pill was naturally only for Monster Beasts to consume. Since Green Yi wished to verify its effects, she could only let a Monster Beast take it.

"I had this pill refined for one of the Monster Beast elders of our Heavenly Snake Mansion. I heard from your maid that you are about to set out for the Tagor Desert. It so happens that our elder is also in the Tagor Desert."

"Would you permit me to accompany you for part of the coming journey?"

Green Yi bent slightly in salute, her attitude respectful. Her lovely face was faintly flushed, and her graceful figure radiated boundless allure. Xiao Yi Xian, standing nearby, gritted her teeth and clenched her little fists tightly.

She knew her young master well. She absolutely could not let this slut travel with them.

Otherwise, over such a long journey, something that should not happen might easily happen. I, Xiao Yi Xian, haven't even gotten my place yet, and this little slut wants to make trouble?!

"No, absolutely—"

"Since you've put it that way, then come along."

"Huh? Young Master?"

Xiao Yi Xian was utterly dumbfounded, while Green Yi beamed with delight.

If she could travel alongside such a powerful expert, she would have time and opportunities to interact with him. That would give her a chance to grow closer to him.

In recent years, Heavenly Snake Mansion's strength had declined, and there was a shortage of capable successors among its experts. Though it remained the undisputed overlord within the Heavenly Snake Empire, it could no longer be considered among the strongest across the entire Northwest Continent.

Factions within the mansion stood everywhere, with different powers forming cliques for their own gain. Her strength had only just broken through to the Dou Huang realm and could not be considered particularly formidable. If she could obtain the favor and assistance of an expert like Lin Ran, it would be of immeasurable help to her future development!

Green Yi was overjoyed, but Otto and the others were still immersed in Lin Ran's pill-refining techniques, unable to pull themselves free—especially Otto and Frank.

The two of them were already peak fourth-rank alchemists and had even touched upon the level of fifth-rank alchemists, yet they had always been just one step short.

After observing Lin Ran refine pills today, they had gained some insight. If they were lucky, they might truly achieve a breakthrough and reach the fifth-rank realm!

When Lin Ran stood and headed toward the door, Otto, Frank, Gute, and the others finally snapped back to their senses. Seeing that Lin Ran was leaving, they hurriedly rose as well.

"My lord, are you... are you leaving tomorrow?"

Otto could not help asking.

A being so grand and powerful had allowed them to benefit enormously from just a single pill refinement. How they wished Lin Ran could remain in Black Rock City.

Of course, they knew that was impossible. Setting aside whether Lin Ran was willing, even if he wanted to stay, this tiny Black Rock City likely could not accommodate such a great figure.

But Otto and the others were unwilling to give up!

"My lord, the Tagor Desert is filled with flying sand and rolling stones. It is barren, desolate, and sparsely populated. If you are heading there, you will surely lack someone at your side to attend to you."

Frank suddenly spoke, then tugged at Xue Mei beside him and respectfully said, "Why not let Xue Mei accompany you, my lord, and help ease some of your burdens?"

As he spoke, Frank gave Xue Mei beside him another push. Xue Mei was briefly stunned, but quickly understood his meaning. Her pretty face reddened slightly as she stepped forward and gave Lin Ran a deep bow.

"I am willing to ease your worries, my lord, and keep you company."