Guni Advanced to Third-grade, Chen Yang Became a Fourth-grade Alchemist!

In the pavilion, Chen Yang and Xiao Yong chatted casually.

Xiao Yong was smart enough not to ask about Chen Yang's claims of coming from Qingshan Town or searching for Relatives. He simply answered whatever Chen Yang asked.

"Big Brother Xiao Yong's daughter is already at the sixth stage of Dou Qi at fourteen?"

"I'll have someone send over some Medicinal Pills suitable for the Dou Qi and Dou Zhe stages later. Once my niece Xiao Ling becomes a Dou Zhe, I'll give her another generous gift!"

As Chen Yang spoke, he secretly thought that he would need to prepare two portions of the pills intended for the Dou Qi stage later.

"No... no, no need..."

Xiao Yong hurriedly refused.

"Big Brother Xiao Yong, just take them without worry!"

"I, Chen Yang, can't guarantee much else, but for the rest of my life, as long as your family doesn't use my name to commit evil deeds, I'll ensure that you live in peace and prosperity!"

Chen Yang pressed down on Xiao Yong's hand and spoke with a serious expression.

"I..."

"Then... Xiao Yong thanks you, Little Brother!"

Xiao Yong was deeply grateful.

He had never expected the esteemed Alchemist he had helped on a whim to be so grateful to them. The Alchemists he had heard of were all temperamental and unbearably arrogant.

For ordinary folk like them, having such people spare them a second glance was already an immense blessing!

Yet now...

"Master Chen Yang, it's already noon. Xiao Zhan has prepared a modest meal. Would you and Miss Ya Fei care to have something to eat?" Seeing that the two had nearly finished talking, Xiao Zhan stepped forward and asked.

"Sure... I'm hungry anyway. Big Brother Xiao Yong, come with us?" Chen Yang said, pulling Xiao Yong along.

"No, no. My daughter is still waiting for me at home to cook for her!" Xiao Yong hurriedly waved his hands.

"Then bring my niece Xiao Ling over to eat with us!" After saying that, Chen Yang turned to Xiao Zhan. Xiao Zhan hurriedly nodded, summoned a servant, and sent him to invite Xiao Ling.

After the meal, Chen Yang examined Xiao Ling's and Xiao Yong's Dou Qi Attributes and gained a general understanding of them.

After meeting Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er once more, Chen Yang took his leave and returned to the Mittel Auction House.

At the entrance of the Xiao Family estate, Xiao Zhan reached out and patted Xiao Yong's shoulder. "Brother Yong, from today onward, you'll temporarily join the Xiao Family's Combat Skill Hall. Once you break through to Dou Shi, you'll become the Fourth Elder of the Xiao Family!"

Xiao Yong shook his head in panic upon hearing this. "Clan Leader... I... I'm afraid I'm not fit to serve as an Elder!"

Xiao Zhan smiled. "Hahaha, Brother Yong, to put it simply, the Xiao Family obtained the friendship of an esteemed Alchemist entirely because of your unintentional act of kindness the other day. I believe that someone with a kind nature like yours can absolutely serve as an Elder. With Master Chen Yang's help, you may even have hope of becoming a Da Dou Shi in the future!"

Even after Xiao Yong returned home, he still felt dazed. Xiao Ling, with two pigtails and a few freckles on her face, hugged his arm and timidly asked, "Father, will Uncle Chen Yang really make Medicinal Pills for us?"

Xiao Yong reached out and picked up his daughter. "Don't worry, Ling Er. Your Uncle Chen Yang is different from the other Alchemists we know..."

"So, that kid named Chen Yang is actually a good man who repays kindness?" In Xiao Yan's room, Medicine Elder floated before Xiao Yan, stroking his beard with a strange expression.

"Teacher, I don't know Big Brother Chen Yang much better than you do, but judging from how he treats the Xiao Family and Uncle Xiao Yong, Big Brother Chen Yang is definitely a good person!" Xiao Yan said earnestly.

"Heh... On the Dou Qi Continent, countless people look good on the surface while secretly committing all manner of vile acts. Good people? Good people always die the fastest!" Medicine Elder said disdainfully.

"Say whatever you want..." Xiao Yan curled his lip, then looked at Medicine Elder again. "Teacher, Big Brother Chen Yang told me to visit him at the Mittel Auction House tomorrow. Do you think he might have Medicinal Pills that can be used even during the Dou Qi stage?"

Medicine Elder snorted. "Heh... I'm not bragging, but there are certainly people on the Dou Qi Continent whose Alchemy is better than mine. But when it comes to pills for laying foundations during the Dou Qi stage..."

Though Medicine Elder did not finish his sentence, Xiao Yan could sense the Old Man's confidence.

"Then we'll go see Big Brother Chen Yang first tomorrow. If he doesn't have any, or if Teacher thinks his Spiritual Liquid isn't as effective as yours, we'll go buy Medicinal Materials!" After thinking it over, Xiao Yan decided to prepare for both possibilities.

"Mm!" Medicine Elder nodded and floated into the ring.

Meanwhile, in Xun Er's room, Ling Ying stood respectfully before her.

"I didn't expect that Chen Yang really cured Brother Xiao Yan's problem of his Dou Qi disappearing!" Xun Er's brows relaxed as she spoke with delight.

"Young Master Xiao Yan had originally intended to lose his temper in the hall today. It was only after Chen Yang transmitted some words to Young Master Xiao Yan that he made his subsequent move," Ling Ying said.

"Chen Yang went to such lengths over the slightest kindness from Uncle Xiao Yong. If he has no other motives, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with his character!"

"Moreover, he cured Brother Xiao Yan..."

"Ling Lao, if Chen Yang encounters any trouble in the future, help him as much as you can. It can also be considered helping Brother Xiao Yan repay this debt of gratitude!"

Xun Er said this.

"Miss, forgive this subordinate's boldness, but Young Master Xiao Yan and Mr. Chen Yang are of similar age. It would be better to let them handle matters between themselves," Ling Ying advised.

"Mm... you're right. But if he does encounter trouble, Ling Lao, please help him as much as possible. It can also be considered forming some Good Karma!"

Xun Er nodded.

"Yes!"

After Chen Yang returned to Mittel, he had Ya Fei prepare a batch of Medicinal Materials.

"Foundation Establishment Divine Liquid, a Second-grade Spiritual Liquid improved by Yan Di, master of the Endless Fire Domain in the Great Thousand World. Its effects are more than ten times those of ordinary Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid!"

"Body Tempering Pill, a Second-grade Pill likewise improved by Yan Di. It is suitable for strengthening the body for Dou Zhe-level cultivators and below. Used together with Foundation Establishment Divine Liquid, it produces miraculous effects!"

"Thick Earth Pill, a Second-grade Pill created by an ancient Dou Di. When taken by a Dou Zhe with the earth attribute, it can instantly raise One Star Cultivation. Continued use can also accelerate Cultivation Speed and gradually enhance one's perception of earth-attributed Dou Qi!"

"For now, I'll refine these three types!"

These three types of pills were the ones Chen Yang had found among the Pill Recipes in his mind. They either came from the future or from ancient times.

"Using Yan Di's pills to cultivate Yan Di will surely produce a Yan Di... hehe..."

Chen Yang chuckled and instructed Ya Fei to summon Guni so he could observe from the side, while Chen Yang directly began Open Furnace Alchemy.

Second-grade Pills were extremely simple for Chen Yang. In one afternoon, he successfully refined ten bottles of Foundation Establishment Divine Liquid, twenty Body Tempering Pills, and ten Thick Earth Pills.

"Guni, do you want to try refining a Third-grade Pill?" Chen Yang placed the final Thick Earth Pill into a Jade Bottle, turned toward Guni, and asked with a smile.

"Reporting to Teacher, this disciple is willing to give it a try!" After hearing this, Guni pondered for a moment, recalled Chen Yang's alchemy techniques, and decided to try.

"Good. While the Medicine Cauldron is still hot, try refining a Qi Replenishing Pill. I'll watch from the side!" Chen Yang rose to his feet and gave Guni his place.

Guni nodded, took a deep breath, stepped forward, and sat beside the Medicine Cauldron. With a wave of his hand, he took out a set of Medicinal Materials for a Qi Replenishing Pill. After several more deep breaths, he pressed his hand against the mouth of the cauldron.

Half an Hour later!

Bang!

A muffled sound came from within the Medicine Cauldron. Clearly, his first attempt had failed.

"Not bad. I can see your general problem now. This time, follow what I say. You must pay attention to the strength of your Spiritual Power. Don't be too forceful, but don't be too timid either. Once you get scared, these violent Medicinal Liquids will bully you. Come, try again..."

An hour later, another bang came from the Medicine Cauldron.

"Idiot! High heat, high heat! I didn't tell you to spread the flames across the entire Medicine Cauldron! Did your Spiritual Power get eaten by shit? Control the flames! Did you hear me? Control the flames!"

Chen Yang finally understood why his own Teacher had scolded him back then.

When a student was stupid, they were truly stupid!

"Recover your Dou Qi and Spiritual Power. We'll continue in Half an Hour!"

Chen Yang glared at Guni. Guni shrank his neck and sat cross-legged to recover his Spiritual Power and Dou Qi.

Half an Hour later, they began again.

This time, Guni proceeded cautiously throughout. After an hour and a half of refining, he finally successfully formed the Nascent Pill. Guni then carefully used a low flame to slowly heat it until the surface of the Medicinal Pill became smooth and round. Only then did he finally let out a breath.

"Whew... Teacher, I succeeded! I succeeded!"

Guni looked at Chen Yang excitedly.

"I know, I know!"

Chen Yang nodded in satisfaction, not only because Guni had advanced, but also because—

[ Ding! ]

[ Detected that Guni, the highest-ranked Alchemist in Wutan City, has advanced to Third-grade Alchemist. The host's Alchemist rank has risen to Fourth-grade Alchemist! ]

"Whew... Fourth-grade!"

"Then I can begin preparing to turn Xiao Zhan into an Eight or Nine-star Great Dou Master!"

"Tsk... life is becoming more and more promising..."