Xiao Yao poured the pill from the jade bottle into his palm, and it immediately emitted a dazzling white radiance that made everyone present involuntarily close their eyes.
Once the light faded, a round, full, crystalline pill lay quietly in Xiao Yao's palm. Strange pill patterns were etched across its surface, glimmering with a faint white light.
Fire Old Man's eyes widened in amazement. He extended a slightly trembling hand, seeming to want to touch it yet afraid of being presumptuous.
Xiao Yao said softly, "Refining a Seventh-Grade Pill is exceedingly difficult and requires enormous amounts of materials and effort. However, as long as the elders can provide sufficient medicinal ingredients, I am willing to refine more pills for everyone to strengthen the academy."
Su Qian nodded slightly, admiration evident in his eyes. "Xiao Yao, it is the academy's fortune to have someone of your ability and generosity. We will certainly prepare the medicinal ingredients properly, and we also hope you will continue contributing your strength to the academy."
Xun Er stood to one side, her beautiful eyes filled with pride. After all, the man she loved was truly so outstanding.
"Little friend Xiao Yao, this old man wishes to take you as my master. I ask only that you guide me a little and allow me to successfully step into the ranks of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist." Fire Old Man looked at Xiao Yao with utter seriousness as he cupped his hands.
Xiao Yao smiled faintly. "Elder Huo, you flatter this junior too much. Taking me as your master is unnecessary, but helping you make a breakthrough would be no trouble at all."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, little friend Xiao Yao." Fire Old Man beamed at those words. He knew well that Xiao Yao had become a Seventh-Grade