A Home Wherever the Four Seas Lead, a Guest Under Heaven

Xiao Yi Xian obediently sat cross-legged beside Jiang Cheng, staring intently at the activity within the Golden Dragon Phoenix Cauldron.

Jiang Cheng's fingers slightly moved, and several other medicinal materials were tossed into the cauldron. Not only that, but a fire-attributed Magical Beast Core was placed inside as well.

To an outsider, this was clearly an unnecessary addition, because the power contained within a Magical Beast Core was extremely terrifying. If it came into contact with medicinal materials that had not yet become spiritual liquid, it could very well result in the pill being ruined and its maker killed!

But an insider would be astonished, because only Alchemists of the eighth grade or above would dare do such a thing. Even Pill King Gu He of the Jia Ma Empire would not dare claim to possess such skill.

Under the burning of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, the Magical Beast Core gradually melted, thoroughly blending with the other spiritual liquids as it continuously wriggled.

Time passed second by second.

Pill refinement was an exceedingly lengthy process. Anyone with an unsettled temperament could never grasp its true mysteries, much less refine a qualified pill.

Jiang Cheng's expression remained unchanged as he controlled the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame in his palm, tempering the impurities within again and again to raise the pill's grade to the highest possible level.

Since it was not a pill of the seventh grade or above, it did not trigger a Heaven and Earth Phenomenon. However, the rich medicinal fragrance it emitted still spread for hundreds of miles.

A man traveling through the land suddenly stopped and turned toward the Monster Mountain Range, muttering, "What a rich pill fragrance... Could it be that a high-grade Alchemist is refining pills within the Monster Mountain Range?"

With that thought, the man decided to take the two Dou Wang experts behind him to investigate. He wanted to see who was refining pills in the Monster Mountain Range.

Flames lit the sky, and pill fragrance filled the air.

The Magical Beasts outside Peach Forest Mountain were also growing restless, but under the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's intimidation, they could only smell the fragrance from afar.

The final step of pill refinement was condensing the pill.

Pill condensation was the most important stage. One slight mistake could destroy the medicinal materials in the cauldron, so one had to be especially careful with the control of the Heavenly Flames and the ratio of Dou Qi infused.

Of course, this only applied to Alchemists below the fifth grade. High-grade Alchemists no longer needed to deliberately control the power produced during pill condensation.

Xiao Yi Xian was quite interested in pills and studied earnestly, unlike the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King sprawled lazily on the ground.

The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King kicked him in frustration. This fellow was truly an embarrassment!

"The pill is complete."

As the lid of the Golden Dragon Phoenix Cauldron opened, three pills gleaming with golden light steadily floated in mid-air.

Each pill was distinct, releasing a strange medicinal fragrance. Just one breath of it brought a refreshing, soothing feeling.

"Wow~"

Xiao Yi Xian's eyes lit up. "Sir, are these Sixth-Grade Pills?"

"Mm."

Jiang Cheng nodded, catching the three Sixth-Grade Pills in his hand. "This pill is named the Divine Spirit Pill. It is a high-grade sixth-grade pill, and calling it seventh-grade would not be excessive. Any expert who consumes it will have their bones and constitution tempered. While it cannot help you break through your realm, it can make your cultivation far more effective."

"It can also be considered a forceful enhancement of the bloodline within your bodies."

The formula for this Sixth-Grade Divine Spirit Pill had been rewarded by the system. It was said that the Divine Spirit Pill had never appeared anywhere on this Dou Qi Continent. Although the medicinal materials needed to refine it were not rare, its failure rate was extremely high.

Even a Seventh-Grade Alchemist could not guarantee successfully refining this Sixth-Grade Divine Spirit Pill. That was why there had been so many cases throughout the world of Alchemists dying when their pills were destroyed.

Jiang Cheng distributed the three pills to the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, and Xiao Yi Xian. With the help of these pills, their cultivation speed would greatly increase.

They would thus advance sooner.

"Sir~"

Just then, a familiar voice sounded behind Jiang Cheng, and everyone's gaze shifted to the newcomer.

Jiang Cheng wore a faintly relaxed smile. "Miss, you have come."

That was right. The visitor was Yun Yun, the Misty Cloud Sect Leader.

When Yun Yun learned that her teacher had driven Sir out of the Misty Cloud Sect, she had been quite furious. It was also the first time she had lost her temper with her teacher.

In a fit of anger, she left the Misty Cloud Sect, handing all sect affairs to Yun Leng First Elder before hurrying without rest to Peach Forest Mountain.

Yun Yun's face was full of apology. "I'm sorry, Sir. Teacher truly did not mean it. He thought you were an expert from elsewhere on the continent, so he..."

Jiang Cheng smiled. "It's all right. I do not care."

"Besides, those people from the Misty Cloud Sect do not know me. Why would I be angry with them?"

Jiang Cheng walked up to Yun Yun. Looking at her shy appearance, an unfamiliar feeling arose within his heart.

Yun Yun lightly bit her lower lip. "Sir, I'm sorry. It was my..."

"Don't worry. You are you, and the Misty Cloud Sect is the Misty Cloud Sect. This fault cannot be placed upon you."

Jiang Cheng raised his right hand and gently rubbed Yun Yun's head. "Since you have already left the Misty Cloud Sect, stay on Peach Forest Mountain for the time being. Cultivating here will yield twice the result with half the effort."

This secluded paradise, Peach Forest Mountain, was rich in Dou Qi. Cultivating here was several times more effective than in the outside world, and it was also where Dou Qi gathered most densely in the eastern mountain range.

Back then, Jiang Cheng had fought a Magical Beast for three hundred rounds before seizing this place.

Yun Yun's pretty face reddened slightly as she nodded in agreement. She would return to the Misty Cloud Sect after her teacher's anger subsided.

Yanran was being trained by several sect Elders, so her cultivation would not slacken. Those old fellows were far stricter than she was. They cared even more about the Misty Cloud Sect's reputation, so naturally they would not allow Nalan Yanran to lose the Three Year Agreement.

"Sir, you can refine pills?"

At this moment, Yun Yun had also noticed the golden pill cauldron that was still slowly burning and asked curiously.

"I understand a little."

Jiang Cheng casually put away the pill cauldron, turned and made a gesture of invitation, then instructed Xiao Yi Xian to brew a pot of hot tea.

Yun Yun nodded and gracefully took a seat in the chair. "Sir, may I ask what grade of Alchemist you are?"

Jiang Cheng lifted his teacup and smiled without answering Yun Yun's question. Though Alchemists did not avoid discussing their grade, Jiang Cheng did not intend to make his identity as an Eighth-Grade Alchemist public.

But if an opportunity arose later, he still had to show off.

"Whatever my grade may be, Miss need not ask too much. I am merely a traveler wandering the world. I will not remain on Peach Forest Mountain for long. Perhaps in a few days, I will leave the Monster Mountain Range."

"Sir is leaving?" Yun Yun hurriedly rose to her feet, her azure embroidered robe dancing in the wind. "Where do you intend to go, Sir?"

"A home wherever the four seas lead, a guest under heaven."

With his hands behind his back, Jiang Cheng looked directly at the green mountains and clear waters. "If Yun'er does not mind, you may travel and cultivate with me, and witness all the warmth and coldness of the world."