The moment Xiao Wujiu appeared, most of those present recognized him. No other reason—his reputation in the Central Plains was simply too resounding now, to the point of being somewhat demonized.
But what was going on with the man now standing before them, about to demonstrate pill refinement for them?
No one present was a fool. With only a little thought, they understood the reasons behind it. Rather than trust what they had heard, they preferred believing what they saw with their own eyes. Moreover, this demonstration was likely more than merely a demonstration—it was also a response to the Ancient Emperor Clans' smear campaign!
Compared to the domineering image promoted by those great powers, they were more willing to believe what they saw for themselves, to believe in Xiao Wujiu, who was willing to teach them pill-refining techniques!
As the central figure of this grand event, Xiao Wujiu looked at the many alchemists around him without the slightest hint of stage fright. Instead, he walked gracefully to the Creation Cauldron and sat down cross-legged beside it. His voice was gentle, yet it carried an inexplicable authority.
"This Saint is Xiao Wujiu. This pill refinement shall be divided into seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. There will be five rounds of seventh-grade refinement. How much you learn shall depend entirely on your own comprehension."
"We shall heed your teachings. Thank you, Grandmaster Xiao!"
Xiao Wujiu nodded. Then, with a sweep of his hand, dozens—over a hundred—medicinal ingredients flew out at once, silently floating around him and circling with him and the Creation Cauldron at their center.
"The first refinement shall be the Instant Qi Pill. This time, we shall focus on the fundamentals of pill refinement..."
As Xiao Wujiu spoke, an unprecedented grand occasion of pill refinement began.
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