"..."
Xiao Bai showed no emotion. After a brief silence, he waved his sleeve, using his spiritual power to connect with the Dragon Soul Cauldron and then control the Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire.
Boom!
The cauldron trembled slightly, causing the void to rumble continuously.
Gu Ni's face turned pale, and he exclaimed in horror, "It's over, it's probably going to explode inside the furnace!"
He had seen this situation far too many times!
This was definitely a sign of an impending explosion!
It was just that because the Dragon Soul Cauldron was of excellent quality, it would become an explosion inside the furnace!
Just as he subconsciously prepared to retreat, an extremely rich fragrance of medicinal pills suddenly wafted out from the Dragon Soul Cauldron.
Gu Ni only took a breath of the rich fragrance and his whole body shuddered.
He was astonished to find that his body had become incredibly light, and his mind was much clearer, as if he might ascend to heaven at any moment.
"The pill is complete!"
Ya Fei's delicate body trembled slightly, and her beautiful eyes, like peach blossoms brewed from spring water, stared incredulously at the Dragon Soul Cauldron.
Nine crimson lotuses, formed from karmic flames, each held a purple pill the size of a dragon's eye, faintly visible!
"This is... the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill!"
Gu Ni stared in astonishment at the purple pills within the Dragon Soul Cauldron, his face filled with disbelief.
The Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill was a peak fourth-grade pill!
It could directly increase the strength of a Great Dou Master by one star.
Most importantly, every Great Dou Master could take two of these pills consecutively without developing significant resistance.
That meant that if you could gather two Purple Heart Breakthrough Pills, you could steadily increase your strength by two stars...
Xiao Bai, at such a young age, had actually refined the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill!
And nine at once!
A success rate of 900%?!
"I never thought I'd be the clown."
Gu Ni looked at Xiao Bai and said with a wry smile, "Senior's technique is beyond my comprehension; I simply can't learn it!"
He threw them all in at once, and nine pills were formed in a moment.
Even if he had nine heads, he couldn't learn it!
"Learn?"
Xiao Bai chuckled, "I never intended for you to learn!"
"Then why did you tell me to watch carefully before, Senior?" Gu Ni asked, puzzled.
Although he was old, he wasn't deaf!
"To watch me show off!"
Xiao Bai spread his palms and smiled faintly.
This answer left Ya Fei completely dumbfounded.
Telling him to watch carefully was just to watch her show off?
What kind of operation was this?!
"You! You!! You!!!"
Gu Ni was furious, his finger pointing at Xiao Bai, trembling uncontrollably.
The next second,
he actually fainted from anger.
This terrified Ya Fei, who rushed over to check on him.
After confirming that Gu Ni was alright, Ya Fei helplessly rubbed her smooth forehead and said with a wry smile, "Uncle Gu Ni is getting old, please don't deliberately upset him anymore."
"I did do it on purpose, but it wasn't just to upset him."
Xiao Bai flicked his finger, placing nine Purple Heart Breakthrough Pills into jade bottles, and smiled, "The reason he's been stuck at the second-grade alchemist level is because of his frustration. After this, he won't be far from becoming a third-grade alchemist!"
Saying this,
Xiao Bai went straight to Ya Fei's side, handed her the jade bottle containing the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pills, and said softly, "The stronger the person beside you, the more at ease I feel."
"Xiao Bai~ It's so good to have you."
Looking at the gentle and refined Xiao Bai before her, Ya Fei felt incredibly lucky to have such an excellent and considerate man like him.
Ya Fei was deeply moved, and then nestled into Xiao Bai's arms.
"Ya Fei, now that you're my woman, your affairs are my affairs."
Xiao Bai held Ya Fei's slender waist, his tone carrying a hint of domineering authority: "Don't worry, no matter what happens in the future, no matter when,"
"I will always stand behind you and support you!"
At this moment, Ya Fei felt like the happiest woman in the world.
But she also understood.
A man as outstanding as Xiao Bai couldn't be confined here.
Only a wider world could accommodate him!
He would leave sooner or later, and he would definitely meet many women more outstanding and beautiful than her on the road.
Therefore, she cherished this moment immensely.
She only wished that Xiao Bai would always remember her in his heart!
"Little brother~ love me one more time."
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The next day.
Early in the morning, Gu Ni rushed out of his room, his face filled with excitement and joy.
"I succeeded!"
"A third-grade alchemist! I've finally become a third-grade alchemist!"
Even though it was just a step forward, it felt like a divine retribution to him.
He ran all the way to Ya Fei's boudoir, bowed deeply, and said loudly, "Gu Ni thanks Senior for your great kindness!"
If it weren't for Xiao Bai's stimulus, he might never have become a third-grade alchemist in his life!
This was a life-saving grace for him!
A moment later, Xiao Bai's impatient voice came from inside the room.
"Get out!"
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An hour later.
Xiao Bai walked out slowly and saw Gu Ni kneeling respectfully in the distance.
The excitement on his face had not diminished but increased.
"Senior!"
Gu Ni's eyes shone brightly as he excitedly said.
"You repay kindness with enmity!"
Xiao Bai glared at Gu Ni and complained, "Don't you know that disturbing someone's sleep is like killing their parents?"
In all the years he had been on the Dou Qi Continent, he had never gotten up early.
No classes! No work! No fierce competition!
This is what life is all about!
"Hehehe~"
Gu Ni scratched his head, apologetically saying, "Sorry, I won't dare to do it again next time..."
"Hmm??"
Xiao Bai raised an eyebrow, glancing at Gu Ni.
The look of someone wanting to kill is never hidden.
Gu Ni quickly changed his tune, "I won't dare, I won't dare! I definitely won't disturb Senior's peaceful dream again next time!"
"No need for thanks."
Xiao Bai took out a notebook from his pocket, casually tossed it to Gu Ni, and said, "I just jotted down some alchemy experience; you can study it for now."
"I...you...she...!"
Gu Ni trembled upon hearing this, deeply moved, almost wanting to hug Xiao Bai's leg and call him father.
After Gu Ni left,
Xiao Bai continued to the alchemy room, preparing to refine some more pills, partly for himself and partly to nourish Ya Fei.
After yesterday's fierce battle, Ya Fei was completely bedridden.
Ancient Sacred Body, a complete victory!
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"I want to become stronger!"
"I want to continue breaking through!"
Inside the Xiao family's pharmacy, Xiao Yan's eyes were bloodshot as he frantically devoured the medicinal herbs before him.
Although the misunderstanding with his father had been resolved, some resentment still lingered in his heart.
Devouring the herbs was his way of venting his anger.
*Buzz—*
Suddenly, Xiao Yan's body trembled, a surge of immense power coursing through his body, his meridians nearly bursting.
"Ah!!!"
Xiao Yan's face contorted in agony as he howled in pain, the double torment of his body and soul causing him unbearable agony.
The medicinal power he had ingested erupted simultaneously, far too overwhelming.
*Bang!
* The ancient ring on his fingertip trembled slightly, draining all the power from his body, causing his cultivation level to plummet to:
Dou Qi, Seventh Stage!
Just as he was bewildered,
a transparent, aged figure floated out, smiling as he stared at Xiao Yan, saying, "Hehe, little brat, you've taken the medicine quite well."
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