Chan Jin

"This ring is a gift I specially prepared for you. Didn't you say you wanted to help me?"

Xiao Wujiu smiled gently, took Xiao Yi Xian's hand, and slowly slipped it onto her finger.

"Besides being used for storage, this ring can also store certain toxins. It may have unexpected effects in certain situations."

"Most importantly, it can amplify the toxins you unleash by a hundredfold or even a thousandfold. With your current strength, you could even threaten a Da Dou Shi."

Looking at Xiao Yi Xian wearing the ring, he released her soft, jade-like hand and watched her with smiling eyes, clearly enjoying her bashful appearance.

"Th... thank you. I'll treasure it!"

After speaking, Xiao Yi Xian rubbed the ring on her right hand with two fingers, sweetness slowly seeping into her heart.

Xiao Wujiu did not disturb her further. This ring had been forged from Black Nether Stone, the Snowy Swan Kiss he had brought from Douluo Continent, and a Storage Ring as its base, with some World Origin added in, using the Mystic Fire Weapon Casting Record.

It had been made specifically to suit the Woe Poison Body. Only the Woe Poison Body could bring out this ring's full potential. Even if used solely for storage, its internal space was quite large.

"Give it a name," Xiao Wujiu said as he looked at Xiao Yi Xian.

"A name?" Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips, glanced in the direction of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and thought for a moment. "Then I'll call it Chan Jin."

After saying that, she fell silent. She took out a poison pill refined by Xiao Wujiu and swallowed it, quietly beginning to absorb it. Her strength had risen again, and she was about to reach the eighth star.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian seemingly cultivate in earnest, Xiao Wujiu did not expose her. He also raised a hand and touched the Storage Ring on his own finger.

This high-grade Storage Ring was the one he had acquired from the secret chamber. Xiao Yi Xian had once asked about the rose-gold ring because of its exquisite design, which differed from ordinary Storage Rings.

This Storage Ring was called "Fen Jin."

Black Rock City.

This was a city Xiao Yan had passed through in the original story. It was also where he had obtained his alchemist rank and, through that opportunity, participated in that Alchemist Guild competition.

Xiao Wujiu and Xiao Yi Xian walked through the streets of Black Rock City. He led her toward the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild, considering what benefits he could gain here.

He did not intend to stay for long, so after sorting out what needed to be done here, he planned to fly directly onward.

As he remembered, there was someone named Gu Te here. He usually loved collecting rare and precious natural treasures, and his collection was extensive and plentiful.

If not for the fact that his younger brother was Gu He, the Pill King, a mere third-tier alchemist like him would have been robbed countless times already.

"Other than exchanging for the Ice Spirit Cold Spring, I can also see whether he has any suitable medicinal ingredients."

Xiao Wujiu made up his mind, having summarized certain patterns for obtaining World Origin.

For example, participating in the plot ahead of time and taking items from the original story depended on their weighted significance, such as taking Xiao Yi Xian away, obtaining the Demon Flame Remnant Map in advance, the Companion Amethyst Source, and so on.

Now that he had discovered World Origin was practically a universal resource, he would not easily let any chance to gather it pass by.

As for bargaining chips? He had far too many.

With the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, whether it was something like the Ice Spirit Cold Spring or the Flame Marrow he had named himself, neither had appeared on the Douqi Continent. Even if similar things existed, they would only be comparable natural treasures.

Besides that, there were medicinal ingredients of other grades beyond Immortal Herbs. In the world of Battle Through the Heavens, every one of them would be considered a rare wonder, something that had never been recorded before.

He refused to believe Gu Te would not be tempted.

As for whether any accidents might occur? Heh, he would not dare.

"Wujiu, did you come here to obtain an alchemist rank?"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the Alchemist Guild before them. Curiosity filled her eyes, along with a trace of bitterness, but when she looked at Xiao Wujiu, she felt relieved again.

"That's right. I've been refining medicine for so long, yet I still haven't obtained an alchemist rank. Having proof of it will save me a lot of trouble."

He held Xiao Yi Xian's hand, noticed the faint unease in her eyes, and tightened his grip. "Don't worry. As far as I know, once one's strength reaches a certain level, even someone who is not an alchemist may be able to refine certain pills."

"When we have the chance, I'll find a Heavenly Flame suited to you. I'll definitely help you fulfill your wish."

"Alright. I believe you."

She smiled faintly, her expression easing. There was always something magical about him that allowed her to feel at peace.

By then, they had reached the guild entrance.

Because he did not wish to waste too much time, he released a perfectly measured hint of pressure, leaving the guards at the entrance unable to move. They could only watch helplessly as Xiao Wujiu led Xiao Yi Xian inside.

Only after the pressure around them vanished did the two guards regain the ability to move.

By then, large patches of their clothes were soaked through. They exchanged glances and saw fear and reverence in each other's eyes.

"He looks so young, yet he's so strong that we didn't even have the strength to resist. What kind of genius is he?"

"Who knows? Good thing that lord acted first. Otherwise, we might have offended him without realizing it."

More than dissatisfaction, they felt fortunate.

After entering the enormous building shaped like a "medicine cauldron," Xiao Yi Xian caught the faint medicinal fragrance drifting toward her and felt her mind clear.

"So this is the Alchemist Guild?"

She surveyed the surroundings. There were very few people in the alchemist hall, and nearly all of them were occupied with their own affairs.

Whenever someone happened to glance at Xiao Yi Xian, they were startled by her beauty, especially her eye-catching slender waist.

When they reached the front desk, Xiao Wujiu said, "Hello. May I ask whether Master Otto or Master Frank is here?"

Since he was taking the test anyway, he might as well take the highest-level one directly. As he remembered, the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild could assess up to third-tier alchemists. It was not qualified to assess fourth-tier alchemists.

Yahan paused in surprise, then put on a polite smile. "Both masters are here, but may I ask whether you have business with them, sir?"

"I wish to take the assessment for a third-tier alchemist. I need the two of them to witness it."

Yahan maintained her polite smile. The young man before her possessed an aura that made her unwilling to be careless. As the receptionist—especially the receptionist of the Alchemist Guild—she had a good eye for people.

"Then... I'll need to report this and ask the two masters first."

"What brat crawled out of nowhere? You want to test for third-tier alchemist?"

At that moment, a piercing voice rang out.

Xiao Wujiu was speechless. What was this, the belated yet inevitable mockery?

He turned and saw a man with a fairly upright build, dressed in the robes of a second-tier alchemist. His ordinary face was filled with arrogance as he slowly approached.