The next day.
Sure enough, just as Zhao Jin Hu had said.
When Chen Sheng stepped into the Pill Alliance again,
the looks nearly everyone inside and outside the Pill Alliance gave him had changed markedly.
Whether Deacons or Disciples, all stood aside and cupped their hands upon seeing Chen Sheng, reverence and fervor mingling in their eyes.
There was even ingratiation and flattery...
The current rotating Elder was named Xu Zhang, a Second-grade low-tier Alchemist.
Elder Xu personally welcomed Chen Sheng outside the hall and led him to the alchemy chamber. His usually stern face was covered in smiles.
He then solemnly handed Chen Sheng a jade slip containing a Pill Formula, along with dozens of corresponding spiritual herbs.
"Little Friend Chen, this is your exclusive task—refining Tongming Pills. This pill ranks among the finest First-grade pills and is quite difficult to refine, but the Contribution Points are generous."
"It seems the Hall Master thinks very highly of you!"
Elder Xu spoke meaningfully.
Chen Sheng's heart stirred at once upon hearing this. So it was the person at the very top. He cupped his hands and thanked him.
"Thank you for your guidance, Elder, and thank the Hall Master for his favor."
Elder Xu nodded in satisfaction.
Before long, Chen Sheng swept his spiritual sense over the jade slip and began studying the Pill Formula.
The formula was exquisitely ingenious and exceedingly difficult.
Its requirements for heat control and Pill Condensation had already reached the Second-grade subtle realm.
Even more inconceivably, its requirements vaguely matched several core Hand Seals Chen Sheng had mastered.
It seemed he had truly caught the Hall Master's eye, and the Hall Master knew him extremely well.
Chen Sheng sighed inwardly, then heard Elder Xu explain the reward.
It truly was worthy of being an