The Misty Cloud Sect's Plans!

Xiao Xuan looked at him.

Fa Ma hesitated for a moment.

"Young Master Xiao, I would like to purchase this prescription."

"Name any terms you want."

"Gold Coins, medicinal ingredients, cultivation methods, Dou Techniques—so long as Young Master Xiao asks, I will find a way to obtain them."

Xiao Xuan looked at him without saying a word.

Fa Ma's eyes were filled with anticipation.

A prescription for a Peak Sixth-Rank pill.

There were only a few such prescriptions in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

If he could obtain this prescription, the Alchemist Guild's status would rise dramatically.

Fa Ma thought to himself.

Xiao Xuan withdrew his gaze.

"Not for sale."

Fa Ma froze for a moment.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed the words before they could leave his lips.

Fa Ma sighed inwardly.

He had known this would be the outcome.

Though he could not buy the prescription, witnessing the pill-refining process would still make this trip worthwhile.

Fa Ma murmured to himself.

Teng Shan stood nearby, watching Fa Ma suffer this setback, and felt rather moved.

Even President Fa Ma had to watch Xiao Xuan's expression.

This old fellow could finally have some of his arrogance knocked down.

Xiao Xuan opened the jade box and looked at the Ice Spirit Grass inside.

The icy-blue herb emitted a faint chill.

The thirteen medicinal ingredients had finally been gathered.

He could begin refining the Dou Huang Pill.

He took the medicinal ingredients from his Storage Ring.

He arranged them one by one on the stone table before him.

The thirteen medicinal ingredients were lined up neatly.

The main ingredient was Ice Spirit Grass.

The auxiliary ingredients were twelve medicinal herbs of Fourth-Rank or above.

Xiao Xuan took a deep breath and raised his right hand.

Golden flames surged from his palm.

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

The Heavenly Flame ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking.

Using a Heavenly Flame to refine a Peak Sixth-Rank pill would greatly increase the success rate.

Xiao Xuan looked at the flames in his palm, a flash of golden light passing through his eyes.

In the courtyard.

Fa Ma and Teng Shan stood to one side, watching without blinking.

Fa Ma's eyes were wide open.

He was the president of the Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Guild, a Fifth-Rank Alchemist.

"Young Master Xiao's method of controlling those flames..."

Teng Shan stood beside him without speaking.

His gaze remained fixed on the flames in Xiao Xuan's palm, his eyes filled with shock.

Xiao Xuan tossed the first medicinal ingredient into the flames.

Under the scorching golden fire, the herb slowly melted into a ball of liquid.

Fa Ma's brows rose slightly.

"The heat control is just right."

"Young Master Xiao's command of flames has already reached such a level?"

Teng Shan nodded.

Xiao Xuan tossed in the second medicinal ingredient.

A trace of amazement flashed through Fa Ma's eyes.

"Refining two ingredients at once places immense demands on an alchemist."

"One slight mistake, and both ingredients will be ruined."

"But Young Master Xiao..."

One medicinal ingredient after another entered the flames, transforming into balls of liquid.

Xiao Xuan's movements flowed as smoothly as clouds and water, without the slightest pause.

Every medicinal ingredient required different refining times and temperatures.

"I have refined pills for my entire life and considered my own techniques quite skilled."

"But compared to Young Master Xiao, the difference is simply like heaven and earth."

Fa Ma's voice was full of emotion.

Teng Shan patted him on the shoulder.

"President Fa Ma, do not belittle yourself too much."

"In the entire Jia Ma Empire, there are only a few who can compare with you."

Fa Ma shook his head.

Xiao Xuan tossed the twelfth medicinal ingredient into the flames.

Twelve balls of liquid floated within the golden flames, slowly merging together.

Fa Ma even held his breath.

The final step: fusion.

This was the most crucial step in pill refinement.

One careless move, and all previous efforts would be wasted.

Xiao Xuan controlled the temperature of the flames, gradually merging the twelve balls of liquid together.

Who knew how much time passed.

The flames in Xiao Xuan's hand suddenly drew inward.

A pill floated in midair.

It was perfectly round, with six faint patterns on its surface.

A rich medicinal fragrance wafted from it.

The Dou Huang Pill.

"Six pill patterns."

"A genuine Peak Sixth-Rank pill."

His voice trembled.

Teng Shan was equally dumbfounded.

Xiao Xuan stored the pill in a jade bottle and turned to look at the two men.

Fa Ma and Teng Shan exchanged glances, then stepped forward together.

"Young Master Xiao, this pill..."

Fa Ma did not finish his sentence, his eyes fixed on the jade bottle in Xiao Xuan's hand.

Teng Shan was the same, his eyes full of excitement.

Xiao Xuan looked at the jade bottle in his hand.

"I plan to auction this pill."

Teng Shan hurriedly nodded.

"Rest assured, Young Master Xiao. I will definitely sell this pill for a good price."

Xiao Xuan handed over the jade bottle.

"In two days, the Mittal Auction House will hold a special auction."

Xiao Xuan nodded.

"Then it's settled."

The Mittal Auction House.

Inside the VIP room.

Teng Shan placed the jade bottle on the table.

He poured the Dou Huang Pill into his palm.

The six pill patterns were clearly visible, and the medicinal fragrance was overwhelming.

Fa Ma leaned closer, his eyes nearly pressed against the pill.

"Peak Sixth-Rank. It truly is Peak Sixth-Rank."

"This is the first time in my life that I have seen a Peak Sixth-Rank pill with my own eyes."

Teng Shan carefully placed the pill back into the jade bottle.

"President Fa Ma, how much do you think this pill can sell for?"

Fa Ma pondered for a moment.

"Hard to say."

"A Peak Sixth-Rank pill has never appeared in the entire Jia Ma Empire."

"Its price is impossible to estimate."

Teng Shan nodded.

"I plan to hold a special auction in two days."

"Only this one pill will be auctioned."

Fa Ma looked at him.

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure," Teng Shan said.

"Rarity brings value. A special auction can push this pill's value to its highest point."

Fa Ma nodded.

Teng Shan summoned a maidservant.

"Go notify the auctioneer."

"A special auction will be held in two days. Only one pill will be auctioned."

"The Dou Huang Pill, Peak Sixth-Rank."

The maidservant froze for a moment.

"Patriarch, only one?"

"Only one," Teng Shan said.

"Go."

The maidservant nodded, turned, and left.

Teng Shan sat in his chair, lifted his teacup, and took a sip.

His eyes were filled with anticipation.

In two days.

This Dou Huang Pill would certainly shake the entire Imperial Capital.

The Misty Cloud Sect.

Inside the main hall.

Yun Yun sat in the sect leader's seat, holding a letter in her hand.

Several elders sat on either side.

The Grand Elder looked at Yun Yun.

"Sect Leader, news has arrived from the Imperial Capital."

"The Mittal Auction House will hold a special auction in two days."

Yun Yun set down the letter.

"A special auction? What is being auctioned?"

"A Peak Sixth-Rank pill, the Dou Huang Pill."

Yun Yun's brows rose slightly.

"Peak Sixth-Rank?"

The Grand Elder nodded.

"I heard its effects are extremely powerful. A Dou Zhe of any level can obtain the strength of a Dou Emperor for a short period after taking it."

"The duration is one hour."

The hall fell silent for a moment.

The elders exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock.

A Dou Zhe of any level could possess the strength of a Dou Emperor for one hour?

This pill was simply heaven-defying.

Yun Yun lightly tapped her fingers against the armrest.

"This pill belongs to the Misty Cloud Sect."

The Grand Elder nodded.

"The Sect Master is right. If Yanran could take this pill..."

He did not finish, but the meaning was obvious.

Yun Yun glanced at him.

"What is Yanran's current strength?"

"A five-star Dou Zhe," the Grand Elder said.