And the one who had broken the city's long-standing three-way stalemate with ease… was none other than that monstrous young genius of the Xiao Clan.
He paused, then spoke evenly, "Each month, spend ten days refining basic pills, another ten days producing Foundation Elixirs, and the remaining ten on miscellaneous formulas.
Your foundation isn't poor. To reach third-grade without proper guidance already shows your potential.
Now that you'll receive instruction, reaching sixth-grade someday isn't impossible.
At least, with your experience, achieving fourth-grade in the short term won't be difficult."
Although he praised him, Xiao Yan's eyes remained calm. In truth, he didn't hold too many expectations.
Even with Yao Lao's guidance.....and his own occasional input.....Liu Panlong's potential would likely end at sixth-grade.
To reach seventh-grade would already be heaven's blessing.
"Yes, Master!"
Excitement lit up Liu Panlong's face, his tone trembling with barely restrained fervor.
For an alchemist, what could be more intoxicating than the prospect of improving their craft?
A sixth-grade alchemist! Once, such a height had been nothing but a fantasy to him.
In his previous path, he'd thought reaching fourth-grade before death would be his life's greatest achievement.
Yet by a twist of fate, he now saw the possibility of stepping into the realm of sixth-grade alchemists.
It was precisely this newfound hope that had made him surrender to Xiao Yan so quickly and wholeheartedly.
"Good. As for medicinal ingredients, you need not worry.
Just focus on your refining. I've already informed my teacher.....he'll spare two hours every month to personally guide you."
Xiao Yan nodded gently, then waved his hand dismissively.
"You may go. Return to your residence and continue refining."
"Yes, Master."
Liu Panlong bowed deeply, then retreated from the room with respectful steps.
Once he left, Xiao Yan slowly closed his eyes again, drawing the surrounding energy of heaven and earth into his body.
When night finally fell and silence blanketed the courtyard, he opened his eyes once more.
A surge of powerful Dou Qi pulsed within him...denser and more vigorous than before.
"Five-Star Dou Practitioner."
Feeling the strengthened energy coursing through his meridians, a faint smile curved Xiao Yan's lips.
From four-star to five-star.....it had taken him less than a month.
At this rate, though the later stages would slow down, within half a year he could begin preparing to break through to the rank of Dou Master.
"When I reach
Dou Master... it'll be time to seek a Heavenly Flame."
He sighed softly. No matter how much he advanced, without a true Heavenly Flame, his strength could never fully bloom.
The wisp of Bone-Chilling Flame he possessed was powerful, yes...but compared to the true flames ranked among the Heavenly Fires, it was still far too weak.
So you're saying... you plan to officially sell Foundation Elixirs on the market?"
The next day, inside the Miteer Auction House, Ya Fei covered her lips in surprise.
Her alluring peach-blossom eyes shimmered with astonishment and delight.
"That's right," Xiao Yan replied calmly.
"In addition to the healing pills I've been providing, Foundation Elixirs will now be added to the Xiao Clan's list of saleable products.
And as before, the partnership remains with you."
Seeing the radiant joy on Ya Fei's face, a faintly wicked thought flickered in Xiao Yan's mind.
With your refining speed, the number of pills you can produce in a month is terrifying.
These pills will soon exceed the capacity of Wutan City's entire market."
Ya Fei pressed her jade hand lightly against her chest, trying to calm her excitement.
Yet her tongue unconsciously brushed against her moist lips...an unintentional motion that carried a teasing allure.
Even Xiao Yan felt a subtle warmth in his heart at that sight.
Since meeting him half a year ago, Ya Fei had earned over five hundred thousand gold coins in net profit.
Such a fortune had left her peers far behind.
And now, Xiao Yan's new proposal promised even greater returns.
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