Roaring Like a Lion ×, Hissing Like a Kitten √

A beam of cyan light pierced the sky, and the energy of heaven and earth in the mountain stream seemed to be stirred by an invisible hand, creating visible ripples.

The mountain stream was rippled by the energy fluctuations, Elder Huo, watching this scene, forgot to breathe for a moment.

The cyan beam of light lasted for about five or six breaths before gradually dissipating.

But the energy ripples that permeated the heavens and earth failed to subside for a long time.

"It's done... it's really done..."

Elder Huo muttered to himself.

Unexpectedly, I would witness the birth of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist.

Moreover, it's a high-grade sixth-rank elixir.

And it was a success on the first try.

And he's a young man who's not even twenty years old.

After stacking up all the buffs, Elder Huo had to take several deep breaths to calm his agitated emotions before leaping into the depths of the mountain stream.

Qin Yu had already retrieved the medicine cauldron, leaving only a bluish-green pill in his palm.

The elixir was entirely emerald green, exuding a rich life force.

Its rich aroma is so invigorating that just one whiff is enough to make you feel refreshed, as if you've suddenly become a few years younger.

"Elder Huo"

Upon seeing his arrival, Qin Yu smiled slightly, pushed his palm forward, and the Azure Nether Longevity Pill floated lightly towards Elder Huo.

"Take a look."

Elder Huo quickly reached out and took it, his movements careful, as if he were holding a fragile treasure.

He brought the pill close to his eyes, examined it carefully for a long time, and then closed his eyes to smell it.

"What a wonderful pill..."

"We still lack experience. Although the pill has been formed, its medicinal effects have not reached their full potential."

Just as Elder Huo was sighing, Qin Yu spoke up.

"Roughly estimated, the efficacy of this Azure Nether Longevity Pill should only be 60% to 70% of its peak efficacy."

"... If you keep talking like that, I'll sew your mouth shut!"

Qin Yu was slightly taken aback, then realized that although he was objectively analyzing the efficacy of the pill, his words sounded a bit like a Versaillesian rhetoric...

No, in Elder Huo's presence, what I just said was in Versailles!

"Putting everything else aside, at least you've succeeded in refining it. Sixty to seventy percent of its efficacy is enough to add ten years to your lifespan, so you've passed the test. What more do you want?"

Qin Yu: He falls silent again when faced with difficult questions...

"Alright, put it away."

Elder Huo returned the Azure Nether Longevity Pill to Qin Yu and said solemnly:

"Let's get serious, Qin Yu, are you interested in collaborating with the academy?"

When it came to serious matters, Elder Huo immediately dropped his previous joking manner.

"The academy has a considerable reserve of medicinal herbs. If you wish, the academy can provide you with herbs regularly, and you can help the academy refine some high-level pills."

"Can."

Qin Yu nodded in agreement almost without hesitation.

Seeing that Qin Yu agreed so readily, Elder Huo continued the conversation:

"So, what are your requirements for this collaboration? Just tell me, the academy will absolutely not be stingy with compensation."

Qin Yu pondered for a moment, then said:

"There is indeed a request, but it's not about compensation."

"Oh? Tell me about it."

"I'd like to ask the college to keep an eye out for some things."

"What is it?"

"Anything about the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils is acceptable."

Elder Huo frowned slightly and pondered for a moment.

"Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils... You've encountered this kind of pupil technique before?"

As an elder of the Jia Nan Academy, Elder Huo had naturally heard of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

However, the conditions for possessing such heterochromia are quite special, so Elder Huo had only heard of it.

Qin Yu didn't explain further, only giving a brief overview.

"I hope the college can keep an eye out for any relevant information or useful resources, and let me know."

Elder Huo nodded, waited a while, and then, noticing that Qin Yu showed no intention of continuing, asked in confusion:

"Just this one request?"

"Um... or, could you also keep an eye out for information about the Volcanic Rock Flame and the Turtle Spirit Earthfire?"

"..."

Elder Huo was silent for two seconds, then shook his head and smiled helplessly.

He thought Qin Yu was going to ask for an exorbitant price, but it turned out he was just being evasive.

Things related to the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, and information about those two Heavenly Flames...

It seems Qin Yu still trusts the academy quite a bit.

After all, whether you can find this kind of thing is purely a matter of luck.

If it were a trader who was greedy for small gains, they probably wouldn't have paid any attention, and in the end they would just say there was nothing there, and Qin Yu wouldn't have any way to verify it.

By making just this one request, Qin Yu can be seen as indirectly expressing his goodwill towards the academy.

"Okay, don't worry, the academy will send you any information on this as soon as possible."

Elder Huo did not ask further about the connection between Qin Yu and the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

Based on his understanding of Qin Yu, since he had made this request, he must have his reasons, and there was no need to pry.

"Thank you, Elder Huo."

Elder Huo waved his hand and turned to walk out of the mountain stream.

After taking a few steps, he turned back and gave them some instructions:

"By the way, you just broke through to the Dou Wang and you're already refining this Azure Nether Longevity Pill. Remember to get some rest when you get back."

Although he wasn't Sixth-Grade Alchemist, with so many years of experience in alchemy, it was clear that Qin Yu was in a somewhat low mood at the moment.

"I know."

"Then I'll go and let the Grand Elder know about the cooperation. You can rest."

After saying that, Elder Huo leaped into the air and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Qin Yu watched his retreating figure disappear into the distance, then sat in the mountain stream for a while longer.

Only after he had recovered most of the Dou Qi he had used to refine the medicine did he stand up, stretch his stiff neck, spread his Battle Qi Wings, and fly towards the dormitory.

"Elder!"

Su Qian, who was dozing off with her eyes half-closed, was startled by the sudden appearance of Elder Huo.

"You..."

"Elder, Qin Yu has become Sixth-Grade Alchemist!"

Just as Su Qian's anger was about to erupt, it was extinguished by Elder Huo's words.

Seeing Elder Huo Huo's excited expression, Su Qian seemed to realize something, and the corners of her mouth gradually turned up.

Although he didn't say anything, Elder Huo understood Su Qian's meaning and revealed a knowing smile.

"Then let him rest for a few days while we make preparations?"

"Hmm, but this kid asked us to keep an eye out for anything related to the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. I wonder if there's anything like that in the academy..."

Su Qian frowned. What did Qin Yu want with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils?

He looked at Elder Huo, Elder Huo instantly understood and shrugged, indicating that he wouldn't ask any further questions.

Su Qian nodded. If they didn't ask, they didn't ask. Whatever they found out wouldn't concern them anyway.

"I'll go look for it. The academy has collected so many things over the years, I can't say for sure."

"Then I'll go prepare the materials for the Emperor's Extreme Pill. There are plenty of herbs in the Medicinal Materials Vault. Remember to bring some good stuff with you, so that kid doesn't think we're stingy."

After saying that, Su Qian and Elder Huo went their separate ways to prepare.