Three Years

Three days passed quickly, and the door to the Stone Chamber opened, with Shen Long and He Yue emerging.

Shen Long's face lit up with joy. He had successfully passed the test and become a second-tier Alchemist, now qualified to view and copy the second-tier Pill Formula collected by the Spirit Control Sect.

Back in the main hall, Shen Long saw a young woman in her early twenties wearing a red dress. She had delicate features, a slender figure, snow-white skin, and a beauty mark on the corner of her mouth.

"Hey, Junior Sister Qin, it's been a while since you've been here!"

He Yue saw the girl in the red dress and let out a soft exclamation.

The girl in the red dress Qin Shuangshuang. She is a descendant of Core Formation Cultivator and also a second-tier Alchemist.

"Hmm, this junior brother looks unfamiliar!"

Qin Shuangshuang's gaze fell on Shen Long, and she asked in confusion.

"This is Junior Brother Shen Long. He just passed the alchemy assessment and can refine Yellow Apricot Pill He Yuan Pill. I plan to have him be in charge of these two types of pills from now on."

He Yue explained.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Qin. I have just learned alchemy and have many shortcomings. I hope Senior Sister Qin will give me your guidance."

Shen Long said politely.

Qin Shuangshuang nodded and said, "Senior Brother He, these are the Second-tier Medicinal Pill I refined. Please check them."

She took out a Cyan Storage Bag and handed it to He Yue.

He Yue took out more than fifty porcelain bottles of different colors from his Storage Bag, carefully counted and cataloged them.

"Good, Junior Sister Qin, please present your Identity Token!"

He Yue said, taking out a Dharma Disk that shimmered with blue light.

Qin Shuangshuang took out her Identity Token and handed it to He Yue.

He Yue placed the Identity Token on the cyan Dharma Disk, Dharma Disk lit up with a cyan light. He then returned the Identity Token to Qin Shuangshuang.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. Brother He, please come to my place for tea when you have time."

After saying this, Qin Shuangshuang turned and left.

"Senior Brother He, you're refining so many pills in a month?"

Shen Long asked.

"No, that's not it. You'll refine five bottles of Yellow Apricot Pill each month, and I'll provide the materials. If you think that's too much, I can reduce the amount. But the more you work, the more you earn, and the pills you refine can be converted into Merit Points."

He Yue explained.

"Then I'll refine five bottles first! Can you give me a year's worth of materials?"

Shen Long asked.

"Not for now. I'll give you materials for a maximum of six months. You can submit them monthly or every six months, but you must submit five bottles of Yellow Apricot Pill every month, no more, no less. They must be mid-grade pills. If you fail to complete the task for a year or the quality of the pills is seriously problematic, your status as a second-tier Alchemist will be revoked. Understand?"

He Yue said solemnly.

Shen Long nodded and agreed.

"Wait a moment, I'll go get you the materials to refine the Yellow Apricot Pill."

He Yue greeted them and strode towards the side hall.

A quarter of an hour later, He Yue returned, carrying a Golden Storage Bag, which he handed to Shen Long.

Shen Long took out the materials inside, examined them carefully, and only signed for them with his Identity Token after confirming that everything was correct.

After leaving the Heavenly Pill Palace, Shen Long released the Snow Wind Sparrow Snow Wind Sparrow, walked onto its back, and gently patted its back. The Snow Wind Sparrow Snow Wind Sparrow its wings, creating a gust of cold wind, and flew into the sky.

Back at the Green Lotus Garden, Shen Long entered a secret room, took out the Crimson Crow Cauldron and alchemy materials, and began refining pills.

He has now successfully joined the Heavenly Pill Hall and become a second-tier Alchemist, but he has no contact with Qin Shuangshuang, and it will not be easy for him to become a disciple of Third Rank Alchemist.

He wasn't single-minded; Shen Long's goal was to become an apprentice of Third Rank Alchemist, but this was just his plan and it wasn't guaranteed to succeed.

Shen Long became a second-tier Alchemist working for the Heavenly Pill Hall. He could access and copy second-tier Pill Formula collected by the Spirit Control Sect, and also exchange alchemy insights with other Alchemist, which was quite good.

Before long, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air. Shen Long dared not be careless and used his Divine Sense to observe the situation inside the Crimson Crow Cauldron.

Under the high temperature, the spirit medicine gradually turned into juice.

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The Zhao Kingdom, the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

In a secluded, dark manor, Shen Guang was reporting to Xu Li, his expression grave.

"The Five Sects of Qin have launched a powerful attack, seizing multiple mines and Spirit Herb Garden, showing a strong intention to annex our Zhao Kingdom's Immortal Realm."

Shen Guang frowned and said.

"Hmph, the Liu Clan is truly useless. The Xu Family discovered a Golden Jade Ore Vein, and not only was the Liu Clan unaware of it, but it was actually discovered by the disciples of the Spirit Control Sect. It seems that the Spirit Control Sect's spies in the Zhao Kingdom are quite capable, as they actually knew that there was a Golden Jade Ore Vein in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range."

Xu Li said with a cold face.

"It couldn't have been done by spies from the Spirit Control Sect in the Zhao Kingdom! According to the Xu Family's confession, most of the clansmen guarding the mine were killed, including five Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Perhaps it was Core Formation Cultivator who did it."

Shen Guang said.

"If it was truly Core Formation Cultivator who did it, it's impossible for a few Qi Refining Cultivator to escape unscathed. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with us. Non-Self 're incompetent, but rather that the Three Sects didn't cooperate with us. Otherwise, they would have wiped out the spies from the Qin Kingdom Cultivation World long ago. By the way, what about those Barbarian Race cultivators!"

Xu Li asked.

"They've all suddenly disappeared. Perhaps they left the cultivation Immortal Realm of the Zhao Kingdom, or maybe they got what they wanted and left! I'll send people to continue the investigation."

Shen Guang said.

"No need. Our focus now is on dealing with the Five Sects of Qin. Let's put the Barbarian Race spies aside for now!"

Xu Li gave the instructions.

"Yes, Aunt Xu."

Shen Guang agreed.

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Time flies, and three years have passed.

Spirit Control Sect Green Lotus Garden, Sky Tiger Peak, Yuling Sect.

In a secluded room, Shen Long sat cross-legged on a Red Prayer Mat, his eyes slightly closed, his body enveloped in a Red Rosy Clouds.

A Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and landed in front of Shen Long.

Shen Long sensed something, opened his eyes, and let out a long breath.

He grabbed the Sound Transmission Talisman and crushed it. Lin Shan's voice rang out. "Uncle-Master Shen, Uncle Xu is hosting a gathering with many second-tier Alchemist in attendance. He's sent someone to inform you. Would you like to attend?"

"A gathering! Second-tier Alchemist!"

Shen Long nodded. He had been working at the Heavenly Pill Hall for three years, refining five bottles of Second-tier Medicinal Pill every month. The rest of his time was spent cultivating and exchanging pill-refining techniques with other second-tier Alchemist.

Shen Long took out the Spirit Control Tower, infused it with Law Power, and after a dazzling blue light shone, he appeared on the First Floor of the Spirit Control Tower.

The Green-Eyed Spirit Fox charged over; it was currently at the early stage of the second tier.

Shen Long squatted down and extended his right hand. The Green-Eyed Spirit Fox raised its right paw and placed it on his hand, licking Shen Long's palm with its pink tongue.

Shen Long fed it a green ginseng, and as they arrived at the second level, an astonishingly high temperature rushed towards them.

He whistled, and a sharp bird cry came from high above. The Golden-Winged Wind Peng appeared in the sky, and landed in front of Shen Long in a flash, raising a cloud of dust.

The Golden-Winged Wind Peng had grown significantly larger, but it was still only at the early stage of the second tier.

Shen Long took out two light blue pills, Second-tier Medicinal Pill Beast Spirit Pill, suitable for second-tier Spirit Beast Spirit Bird, Spirit Insect to take, which can help them advance to the next level.

Shen Long started by refining the Yellow Apricot Pill, and then refined other Second-tier Medicinal Pill, including the Beast Spirit Pill.

After consuming two Beast Spirit Pill, the Golden-Winged Wind Peng let out an excited chirp and flapped its wings.

Shen Long understood what the Golden-Winged Wind Peng meant. He jumped onto the Golden-Winged Wind Peng's back, clapped his hands lightly, and the Golden-Winged Wind Peng understood. With a gentle flap of its wings, it took off and flew into the sky.

It was very fast, sometimes flying sideways, sometimes turning, while simultaneously unleashing Law Technique to attack the ground and the void.

Shen Long trained the Golden-Winged Wind Peng extensively in combat, rather than simply feeding it elixirs and miraculous medicines.

Half an hour later, the Golden-Winged Wind Peng landed at the foot of a towering mountain.

Shen Long jumped to the ground and whistled.

The Fire Rock Beast came galloping from afar; it was twice the size of before, but still at the early stage of the second tier.

Shen Long quickly took out a Beast Spirit Pill and a red ginseng, and fed them to the Fire Rock Beast.

He inspected the spirit medicine herbs and fruits, which were growing very well. After applying the rain, he left the Spirit Control Tower and went outside.

Shen Long arrived at the entrance of a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard. The plaque above the entrance read "Spirit Scorpion Courtyard," and a pale blue light barrier blocked his way.

He took out a cyan Formation Flag, waved it gently, and a beam of cyan light flew out, disappearing into the Cyan Light Screen. The Cyan Light Screen dissipated, and he stepped inside.

The Spirit Scorpion Courtyard is planted with many poisonous plants and herbs. This is the nest of the Iron Tail Scorpion, where it usually stays.