The Human Race Are All Good-for-Nothings

Before the words had even left his mouth, he saw the youth following behind Laozi.

Luo Xuan's eyes flickered slightly. "Master, who is this?"

Laozi smiled. "This is the disciple I just accepted among the human race. His name is Xuan Du."

Just as expected!

Luo Xuan pretended not to know anything and smiled as he nodded at Xuan Du.

Upon seeing the idol in his heart, the youth's face immediately flushed red.

"Senior Luo, is it really you?"

The corner of Luo Xuan's mouth twitched. Why does that sound so awkward?

Seeing the admiration in Xuan Du's eyes, Luo Xuan said, "Since you are Master's disciple, you can call me Senior Brother from now on."

Luo Xuan looked at Laozi. "Master, about the matter with the Interception Sect and the..."

Laozi waved his hand indifferently. "I know everything. You did well."

As he looked at Luo Xuan, a trace of gratification—and even a hint of gratitude—appeared in Laozi's eyes.

If not for Luo Xuan, who knew how many years it would have taken the Three Pure Ones to break through to Sainthood?

Then Laozi's gaze fell onto the Jade Slip in Luo Xuan's hand. After a moment, he frowned.

"Sixth-grade Vast Yellow Elixir? This elixir shouldn't be too difficult for you, should it?"

The Vast Yellow Elixir was considered one of the simpler sixth-grade elixirs.

With Luo Xuan's aptitude, could he really not refine it in three thousand years?

Luo Xuan smiled. "Of course not. I just feel that this elixir formula..."

"It's wrong."

Laozi was slightly taken aback. Raising his brows, he asked, "You think there's something wrong with the elixir formula?"

Every elixir formula in Taiqing Palace had been personally inscribed into the Jade Slips by Laozi, stroke by stroke. How could there be a mistake?

Luo Xuan handed the Jade Slip in his hand to Laozi. "Master once said that all things possess a spirit, and elixirs are no exception."

Laozi nodded. "That's right, I did say that. What's the problem?"

Luo Xuan smiled. "There's no problem with that. It's just that... I'll refine a batch of Vast Yellow Elixirs for you to see."

Seeing Laozi nod, Luo Xuan walked to the Alchemy Furnace, spat out spiritual fire, and began refining the elixir.

Before long, Laozi's brows furrowed slightly.

No, the fire is too strong here. It needs to be reduced... This part is wrong too...

Laozi watched Luo Xuan refine the elixir and felt that his method was somewhat frantic. Even so, Laozi still did not say anything.

A moment later, Laozi noticed that Luo Xuan had added three Luosheng Fruits.

Did refining the Vast Yellow Elixir require Luosheng Fruit?

Laozi watched Luo Xuan's actions without the slightest hesitation, confusion filling his heart.

However, after Luo Xuan withdrew his spiritual fire, waves of elixir fragrance drifted out of the Alchemy Furnace.

There was no need to say anything. Laozi already knew that Luo Xuan had refined the Vast Yellow Elixir.

When he saw the elixir, Laozi discovered that its quality was undoubtedly much better than before.

Laozi could not help asking, "How did you do it?"

Just by adding three Luosheng Fruits, could he really erase all the mistakes from his previous attempts?

Laozi did not believe it.

Luo Xuan smiled. "There is a spirit within elixirs. That much is true."

"Following the spirit within the elixir may allow you to refine it successfully."

"But if you only follow that spirit, wouldn't the process be too smooth?"

"We cultivators should face difficulties head-on and overcome every obstacle."

"If it never encounters setbacks, then even if the elixir is successfully refined, wouldn't it be weakened by three parts for nothing?"

Luo Xuan's words rang through Laozi's heart like the tolling of a great bell.

Laozi's gaze grew somewhat vacant. "What about the Luosheng Fruit?"

Luo Xuan smiled. "Luosheng Fruit contains a unique vitality that can awaken new spirituality within the elixir."

Only after washing away the impurities can one become a great vessel...

Laozi's breathing grew increasingly rapid.

Suddenly, Laozi also began refining an elixir.

At first, Laozi used his original method to refine the elixir.

When it emerged from the furnace, it was obvious that its quality was inferior to the elixir Luo Xuan had refined.

On his second attempt, Laozi used Luo Xuan's method.

This time, Laozi's elixir was exactly the same as the one Luo Xuan had refined.

"Indeed, indeed, that's how it is..."

Laozi stared deeply at Luo Xuan.

Xuan Du was completely stunned.

Xuan Du only half-understood Luo Xuan's words.

The methods they used to refine the elixir left him even more dazzled and fascinated.

But Xuan Du understood one thing.

Luo Xuan had found an error in Laozi's elixir formula—and Laozi had admitted it!

Who was Laozi?

A supreme expert of the Primordial World!

This left Xuan Du utterly shaken.

The admiration in his eyes as he looked at Luo Xuan grew even stronger.

Luo Xuan smiled. "I was worried that Master might blame me and was wondering whether I should alter the elixir formula. Since you understand now, I won't dwell on it anymore."

Looking at the hall filled to the brim with Jade Slips, Laozi's aged face reddened.

He hurriedly changed the subject. "Good. As expected of my disciple. Luo Xuan, Xuan Du is of the same human race as you. You must take good care of him from now on."

Luo Xuan glanced at Xuan Du and nodded. "Yes, Master. Rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Du became so excited that he did not know what to do with his hands.

Soon, ten thousand years passed.

"Whoosh!"

A figure sped through the dense forest of Kunlun Mountain.

A few breaths later, another figure chased after him.

As the two drew closer and closer, they began using their Divine Abilities again.

"Take this!"

The figure in front shouted, and a crimson flame immediately surged toward him.

The one behind him showed no fear whatsoever when faced with the raging fire.

As he waved the magic sword in his hand, streaks of pure-white sword energy immediately plunged into the flames.

The flames were instantly worn away, and quite a few sword energies even shot through them.

"Ah!"

The figure in front let out a cry of pain.

The figure behind flew over unhurriedly.

"Senior Brother Xuan Du, you're still no match for me."

Chapter 33: The Human Race Are All Good-for-Nothings

On the towering mountain, clouds and mist coiled around it, making it seem as though all of Kunlun were suspended above the clouds.

Although they were within it, the clouds and mist did not obscure their vision. Instead, they could see the lush forests within.

Several sword beams flashed, instantly carving out a path.

A man in a Daoist robe walked over, his narrow eyes slightly narrowed.

"Senior Brother Xuan Du, you came to Kunlun several years before me. How are you still so weak?"

Before him, a young Daoist slowly rose from the ground and brushed the dust from his clothes.

Perhaps because he had spent so much time with Hou Yi, a simple and honest smile appeared on Xuan Du's face.

"Junior Brother Duobao is Tongtian's first disciple and possesses extraordinary talent. I admit that I am inferior."

Those words seemed to strike a nerve in Duobao. His eyes narrowed further as he chuckled.

"Senior Brother Xuan Du, you're too modest. You and I are both at the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm."

"Laozi's disciples are few in number. Could it be that you still haven't fully mastered the Grand Pure Dao Method, Senior Brother?"

Faced with Duobao's aggressive attitude, Xuan Du did not want to make an enemy of him. He straightened his clothes and changed the subject.

"Since the spar is over, Junior Brother Duobao, we should hurry back. Otherwise, if Master can't find us, we'll be punished again."

Seeing Xuan Du's yielding attitude, a trace of contempt flashed through Duobao's eyes.

"The Three Pure Ones were originally one, and though our Dao Methods differ, they all lead to the same destination."

"If there's anything you don't understand, Senior Brother Xuan Du, feel free to come and ask me."