Primordial Era: Apprenticeship Under Laozi, I Forge Mythical Golden Elixirs

Chapter 12: The Hidden Effects of the Thunderfire Pill

"Ah, I've been discovered."

Seeing Luo Xuan look up, the figure's approach quickened.

As they drew closer, Luo Xuan finally saw clearly that it was a burly man.

He was tall, a head or two taller than Luo Xuan, and the man wore a simple, honest smile.

Luo Xuan was certain he hadn't seen this person in his tribe before; perhaps he was a creature from another race.

But with the Witch-Demon Tribulation ongoing, and humanity not yet risen, could he be a Witch?

The big man chuckled, "Little brother, what are you doing here?"

As he spoke, the man glanced at the alchemy furnace beside Luo Xuan.

Luo Xuan found the man's appearance amusing, "I'm refining pills."

At this moment, Luo Xuan noticed the large bow strapped to the man's back, which looked like a formidable item.

"Refining pills? No wonder it smells so good."

The man sniffed, looking quite eager.

Luo Xuan found his expression amusing.

After some conversation, Luo Xuan learned that the big man was from the Witch Clan.

"That's strange. They said there were many demons around here, but I've been looking for a while and haven't seen any."

The big man scratched his head, looking confused.

Most of the demons in this area had been brought back to the tribe, and the rest had likely fled. How could there still be demons?

Luo Xuan chuckled inwardly.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, he asked, "By the way, you seem to know a lot about alchemy?"

In the Primordial Era, aside from a few great powers, very few people knew alchemy. It could be said that the scene of every human family refining pills was unique to him.

The big man from the Witch Clan waved his hand, "I went to Kunlun with some Ancestor Witches before. There were some fellows there called the Three Pure Ones, and I got some pills from them."

"You know the Three Pure Ones?" Luo Xuan's interest was piqued.

The big man pouted, "It's not really knowing them. Those three claim to be the transformed primordial spirits of the Father God and are always fighting us for the title of Pangu's true lineage."

Luo Xuan was astonished, "And the Three Pure Ones still gave you pills?"

The big man smiled nonchalantly, "What's the big deal? We've been arguing for so long."

"After we drive those beastly demons away, we'll settle it with them."

Through their conversation, Luo Xuan gained a general understanding of the relationship between the Witch Clan and the Three Pure Ones.

Due to historical issues, they were considered rivals, and their relationship wasn't particularly good.

However, it wasn't to the point where they would fight on sight.

So novels are all lies!

They even said the conflict between the two sides was incredibly intense.

The big man glanced at the alchemy furnace, then back at Luo Xuan, "Little brother, why don't you let me try a few of your pills?"

After all this talk, he still came back to the pills.

"Brother, these pills are all for my human race; they can't be eaten carelessly," Luo Xuan said with a wry smile.

The big man's eyes widened, "What? Do you look down on me? You won't give me any pills?"

"How could that be... Alright, alright, I'll give them to you now."

Luo Xuan pondered for a moment and finally agreed. After their conversation, he felt that the big man was genuine.

He's someone I can get along with.

Upon hearing Luo Xuan's words, the big man's anger immediately turned to joy.

Without further ado, Luo Xuan found the Spiritual Roots he needed from his surroundings and immediately started the furnace.

The Skyfall True Flame surged, and Spiritual Roots were successively thrown into the alchemy furnace.

Before long, a rich pill fragrance wafted from the furnace again.

The big man stared at the furnace and swallowed hard, looking impatient.

Finally, Luo Xuan spread his fingers, and a mid-grade Magic Treasure Lightning Talisman appeared in his hand.

The talisman then transformed into a bolt of lightning that shot into the alchemy furnace.

[Detected Host refining five three-turn Thunderfire Pills of superior quality.] [Congratulations to Host for obtaining the divine ability: Swallow Clouds, Spit Mist.]

In a short while, a few pills with lightning patterns appeared in Luo Xuan's hand.

"Alright, these pills are for you, brother, but remember, these pills can't be eaten randomly..."

Since refining the Thunderfire Pill, Luo Xuan had been venturing further and further down the path of playing with lightning.

This Thunderfire Pill was one of Luo Xuan's research achievements.

Although it also possessed lightning patterns, the Thunderfire Pill was completely different from the Thunderfall Elixir.

The efficacy of this pill was to borrow the power of thunder and fire, thereby stimulating the potential hidden within the body and erupting with combat power far exceeding one's own. However, it had significant side effects, so Luo Xuan rarely refined the Thunderfire Pill.

The Witch-Demon War was fast approaching, and Luo Xuan had thought of this point, which was why he chose to refine the Thunderfire Pill.

It could save his life at a critical moment!

But who knew that before Luo Xuan could finish speaking, the burly man popped a pill into his mouth.

Luo Xuan's eyes widened. This was something that could save his life, and he just ate it?

Crackling sounds echoed within the burly man's body, as if muffled thunder was rumbling inside him.

Luo Xuan was speechless. He had been preparing to treat the side effects, but the burly man looked extremely comfortable.

"Awesome! Little brother, your pill is really good."

With that, the burly man unhesitatingly threw the remaining Thunderfire Pills into his mouth.

Luo Xuan was dumbfounded. The Thunderfire Pill was different from other pills; its medicinal power was fierce.

If he consumed so much, anyone below the True Immortal realm would not be able to withstand it and would eventually explode and die.

But after a burst of muffled thunder-like sounds, the burly man shook his body and appeared as if nothing had happened.

"So many pills, you ate them all..." Luo Xuan was somewhat speechless.

The burly man laughed, "Yes, isn't this pill made for me to eat?"

"Little brother, I, Hou Yi, am determined to be your friend."

"Hmm... wait, you said your name was Hou Yi?" Luo Xuan finally came to his senses.

He looked at the burly man with some shock, then at the sturdy bow behind him.

Luo Xuan felt a bit foolish, realizing he hadn't thought of this possibility for so long.

In those novels, Hou Yi was a renowned Great Witch of the Witch Clan, second only to the Twelve Ancestor Witches in status.

During the Witch-Demon War, Hou Yi shot down ten Golden Crows of Di Jun.

Hou Yi looked at Luo Xuan with some confusion, "Yes, I am Hou Yi. Is there any falsehood in this?"

He leaned closer to Luo Xuan and smiled honestly, "Little brother, can you refine a few more of these pills? I want my tribesmen to try them too."

Hou Yi looked at Luo Xuan and the Alchemy Furnace with some longing.

The few pills just now had subtly improved his physical body by a tiny bit. Hou Yi was overjoyed. This pill actually had the effect of helping their Witch Clan temper their physical bodies!

He knew that even Laozi's pills didn't have such an effect.

Although the effect was negligible for him, what about other Witches who took this pill?

The thought of the Witches in his tribe's cultivation increasing greatly made Hou Yi feel delighted.

Luo Xuan had just calmed down from his excitement.

Before he could answer Hou Yi's question, he heard a burst of arrogant laughter from afar.

"Alchemy Furnace? As expected!"

"I didn't expect to meet a human alchemist before even going to Shouyang Mountain."

"Come, capture that alchemist for me!"

Chapter 13: Cooperation Between Humans and Witches

In the high sky, a large number of fierce birds flew densely.

The one leading the group was so large that its body was almost invisible behind it; only its twirling mustache could be seen.

Luo Xuan's expression changed slightly, "Demon Clan? So many?"

Dang Hu laughed wildly, "Come, capture that alchemist for me!"

Among the fierce birds, two giant birds let out a cry and charged straight down at Luo Xuan.

"Seeking death!"

Luo Xuan snorted coldly. With a flash of profound light, the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler instantly appeared in his hand.

"What a treasure!" Hou Yi's eyes lit up.

At this moment, the two giant birds were only a few hundred meters away from Luo Xuan.

The Hongmeng energy on the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler instantly surged and shot out from Luo Xuan's hand.

It grew larger against the wind.

In the blink of an eye, the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler became larger than the two giant birds.

Their aura was suppressed, and the two giant birds' expressions changed drastically.