Liu Yu retracted the flame, rose from the lotus pedestal, and returned it to his storage ring.
Although he was disappointed with the Dou Ling Pill, Liu Yu had a clear understanding. After all, his Dou Qi reserves were astonishing, dozens of times greater than those of his peers, already comparable to Dou Huang powerhouses. Therefore, the Dou Ling Pill's effectiveness on him would naturally be greatly reduced! A
rare and perfect solution? His astonishing Dou Qi reserves gave him the ability to fight beyond his level, but also made his advancement "difficult," but this did not faze him! He still had one final secret weapon—the "Peeling Source Art"!
The "Peeling Source Art" absorbed the energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into a higher level of power, nourishing the origin. If enough of this energy was gathered, it could condense into a strand of Source Power!
This Source Power differed from Source Qi by only a single letter, but... their essence was likely the same...
The Source Qi of the Dou Qi Continent, also known as the Original Emperor Qi, was a unique energy born from heaven and earth, and the medium through which peak Dou Shengs ascended to Dou Emperor status!
Liu Yu felt that the function of this source energy was to enable a peak Dou Sheng to transcend their life levels, becoming a completely new, higher-level being—a Dou Emperor! It was like the difference between lower-dimensional life and higher-level life.
The "Source Cultivation Technique" he had obtained from the system focused on the origin, essentially continuously elevating one's life level, thus achieving this leap!
Liu Yu wondered if he could accumulate enough source energy within his body, could he achieve Emperor status in one fell swoop?
Of course, he was just imagining it. The source energy required to rocket from Dou Wang to Dou Emperor would be astronomical. Given the time it would take to accumulate source energy, he might have already achieved Emperor status!
For example, he could accumulate about one strand of source energy per month. This was simply condensed from absorbing the Dou Qi from heaven and earth. Absorbing some special energy body could accelerate this process.
He had already condensed three strands, two of which he had fed into the Azure Lotus Earth Core Fire, and one strand existed within him. Liu Yu didn't know how much of a boost this strand of source energy would bring him: one star? Two? Three?
Just as Liu Yu was lost in thought, an enchanting figure entered the courtyard.
"Young Master Liu, I've brought you what you've been looking for!"
Following a charming voice, Ya Fei arrived at Liu Yu's side. With a gentle wave of her delicate hand, a flat, wheel-sized red crystal appeared on the stone table.
The red crystal, translucent and crystalline, seemed to contain the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Its interior was covered with wondrous patterns, resembling flowers and mist, a sight that was truly captivating!
Seeing Liu Yu's attention captivated by the red crystal, Ya Fei explained, "This crystal is called the Crimson Crystal. It's a rare artifact nurtured by heaven and earth, possessing countless miraculous properties. Wearing jewelry made from it can nourish the body, whiten the skin, and even maintain youthful appearance! Furthermore, it carries a beautiful symbol:
undying love!" "Unwavering love?" Liu Yu murmured.
"It seems Young Master Liu has someone he loves dearly!" Ya Fei chuckled softly, her beautiful eyes revealing undisguised envy.
Liu Yu remained silent, his mind filled with memories of his time with the Queen. Suddenly, Yun Yun's image flashed through his mind!
"I love this Crimson Crystal!"
Awakening from a dream, Liu Yu looked at Ya Fei. She must have put a lot of thought into it, which gave him another idea: he wanted to grant her a great gift!
"As long as you like it, Master Liu!" Ya Fei smiled. This Crimson Crystal was part of the family collection and not for sale. Those old men treasured it dearly. If she hadn't used her power to bully others, they wouldn't have been able to get it.
Then, as if a thought struck her, Ya Fei whispered, "Master Liu, the clan leader wishes to see you, don't you know?"
"Oh? The old man must have been out for a long time. Come on in!" Hearing Ya Fei's words, Liu Yu realized that someone had been standing outside the courtyard.
Liu Yu smiled. The Mitel clan leader was incredibly understanding and respectful. Although this was due to various factors, it did make him feel very comfortable!
"Haha, I've come uninvited, Master Liu, please forgive me!"
Mitel Tengshan walked in from the courtyard and looked at Liu Yu, his heart filled with shock. He couldn't see through him! So young!
"Old sir, you're joking. How could this be uninvited?" Liu Yu said politely.
"Before, I didn't understand the meaning of the phrase 'The man on the street is as beautiful as jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world.' But after seeing Master Liu, I finally understand!" Mitel Tengshan sighed. This was from the heart. Having known countless people, he was truly astonished by one person's appearance today.
"Old sir, you're too kind! Haha!" Liu Yu couldn't help but smile slightly. Communicating with someone who could speak, it was just one word: comfortable!
Ya Fei suppressed a smile and watched the two of them flatter each other. Why hadn't she realized before that her grandfather was a "sycophant"?
"Old sir, I happen to be free today, so I'll refine a few batches of pills for you, how about that?" Liu Yu looked at Mitel Tengshan with a smile. This "conversation" had greatly satisfied his "little" vanity. As the saying goes, "Good deeds will be rewarded," he had to express his gratitude.
"I just saw that Young Master Liu seemed to be refining medicine. Why don't you rest for a while? After all, refining medicine is very demanding!"
Mitel Tengshan was delighted, but he also knew that refining medicine couldn't be rushed!
"No problem, I just made a Douling Pill!"
Liu Yu's expression was indifferent. While refining pills might be a time-consuming and mentally taxing task for others, for him, it was simply a matter of whether or not to do it!
"Douling Pill!" Hearing Liu Yu's personal admission, Mitel Tengshan couldn't help but reveal his shock. Young Master Liu before him was indeed an alchemist, a sixth-grade one at that! He had even recently refined a Douling Pill!
Ya Fei's heart was also in turmoil. In the short time she'd been at the Mitel Family Collection Pavilion, Young Master Liu had already become a sixth-grade alchemist?! He'd even refined a Douling Pill on the way!
A sixth-grade alchemist! You know, in the Jia Ma Empire, only one, Dan Wang Gu He, was a sixth-grade alchemist, and now there was another, Liu Yu, even more formidable!
"Young Master Liu is truly a rare talent! I'll go get the medicine!" Mitel Tengshan came to his senses, said nothing more, and hurried away.
"Young Master Liu has deceived me so badly!" Ya Fei's eyes lit up, her heart rippled. How could such a perfect person exist in the world?
"When did I ever say I wasn't a sixth-grade alchemist?" Liu Yu, looking at Ya Fei like a little fangirl, felt rather pleased with himself. "Don't be obsessed with me, I'm just a legend!"
Ya Fei pouted her bright red lips. Who could have known that such a handsome, generous young man could be a sixth-grade alchemist? Who could have believed it? If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed it!
"I told you before, if you find something that satisfies me, you can make a reasonable request of me. But now, that request can be exchanged for an opportunity! So, your choice!"
Liu Yu looked at Ya Fei and chuckled. In fact, the answer was already obvious!
"I choose opportunity!" As expected, Ya Fei chose opportunity. In Ya Fei's eyes, as a sixth-grade alchemist, the opportunities Liu Yu could bestow must be unimaginable!
"I'll give it to you after I finish refining the medicine for your clan leader!"
"Not now?" Ya Fei's beautiful eyes were full of anticipation.
"No!" Liu Yu refused directly. What he gave was not an elixir, but a blessing, and this blessing would take a little time!
"Hmph, okay!"
As she came into contact with Liu Yu, Ya Fei gradually let go of herself. When facing Liu Yu, she was less reserved and getting along with him became more natural!
Liu Yu changed the subject and started chatting with Ya Fei.
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At this time, Mitel Tengshan also returned and handed Liu Yu a brown storage ring.
Liu Yu took the ring and after some investigation, he found that it contained three batches of Douling Pills and a medicine cauldron!
This medicine cauldron was purple in color, engraved with red flowing cloud patterns like flames. The flowing cloud patterns on the medicine cauldron emitted a magical light, as if burning red flames! Just by looking at it, you can tell that the medicine cauldron is of high quality! In any case, it is definitely better than the ancient medicine cauldron he used!
Mitel Tengshan explained, "Young Master Liu, these three Douling Pills are given according to the rules of the alchemist, and this medicine cauldron is the reward!"
"I told you, you only need to prepare one batch of herbs, no reward!"
Liu Yu said helplessly.
"Young Master Liu, this rule cannot be abolished! Moreover, this purple cauldron will only remain in our Mitel family, gathering dust! Only you can unleash its true power!"
Mitel Tengshan spoke with sincerity. He truly wanted to keep the purple cauldron from gathering dust, and he also truly wanted to befriend Liu Yu!
Liu Yu gave Mitel Tengshan a deep look and immediately made a decision.
He swiped his finger across his brown storage ring, revealing the massive purple cauldron and the three medicinal herbs.
Yafei and Mitel Tengshan stepped aside, thrilled. They understood Liu Yu's underlying meaning: this meant they were allowed to observe! This was witnessing a sixth-grade alchemist refining an elixir!
Liu Yu skillfully completed the initial steps, but unlike before, this time, he planned to refine three elixirs at once!
Refining multiple elixirs at once was something he'd often done during his time as a snakeman, and while it was a gimmick, his success rate remained 100%!
As Liu Yu refined the elixirs, Yafei and Mitel Tengshan, standing by, were stunned by the cyan flames!
Even from a distance, they could sense the terrifying heat and unmistakable spirituality of the flames! Strange fire!
Though shocked, Yafei and the others gradually began to accept Liu Yu's "evil spirit"! After all, people are different!
Liu Yu's refining process was completely different from other alchemists. Most alchemists wore serious expressions, focused and absorbed in the sacred process.
But Liu Yu was effortlessly relaxed, his refining process flowing like flowing water, a delight to the eyes! His slender, powerful, and well-defined hands moved like plucking flowers and leaves, a graceful movement.
Yafei and the others felt like they weren't watching alchemy, but rather appreciating an artistic performance!
"Boom!"
A massive energy surge erupted, radiating in waves that spread outward, impacting the inner walls of the purple cauldron, causing it to vibrate violently!
Fortunately, this purple cauldron was of high quality; if it had been Liu Yu's simpler cauldron, it would have been ruined in its later years! (Ancient Medicine Cauldron: …)
Soon, thanks to Liu Yu's impressive manipulations, three plump, round, blue-green pills took shape! The rich, lingering aroma awed Yafei and Mitel Tengshan, who were standing nearby, with a jolt of energy. Yafei, in particular, felt as if just the scent would trigger a breakthrough in her cultivation!
If Liu Yu had known Yafei's thoughts, he'd have scoffed, "Sister, are you dreaming?
" Just this Douling Pill? (Douling Pill: ******) Immediately, the three pills combined to release a powerful energy that seemed to resonate with the energies of heaven and earth! A massive beam of energy shot from the cauldron, seemingly piercing the heavens!
This beam was astonishingly long, unlike the short, weak beams produced by Liu Yu's previous Douling Pills! For a moment, the entire Holy City of Gama was shaken, and even those with extraordinary experience were stunned by the beam!
Liu Yu, with a sudden thought, seized the three pills. He then pulled an exquisite ancient jade box from his storage ring and placed the pills inside. Originally, he hadn't wanted to waste the jade box; the Douling Pills were perfectly fine in the bottle. But now, the situation was different. Since he was giving it to someone, Liu Yu decided to give it a little face!
Turning sideways, Liu Yu approached Mitel Tengshan and handed him the jade box, his tone unwavering: "Old sir, you must accept these three Douling Pills!"
Liu Yu spoke this way, fearing Mitel Tengshan would be more polite. He had already received many benefits from the Mitel family, and he always repaid favors generously.
"This..."
Mitel Tengshan hesitated. These were three Douling Pills refined with strange fire—too precious! But seeing Liu Yu's unyielding attitude, he finally accepted the jade box with trembling hands.
Carefully placing the jade box into his ring, Mitel Tengshan took a deep breath, his face serious as if he had made an important decision. "Master Liu, as long as I, Mitel Tengshan, remain with the Mitel Family, you will command me!" (Hai Bodong:?)
Mitel Tengshan's decision was practically a declaration of loyalty to Liu Yu. It wasn't a momentary impulse, but rather a result of many considerations!
Their Mitel Family's Grand Elder had disappeared for decades. Despite covert and overt searches for him, there was no trace of him, as if he had vanished from the face of the earth!
Although the Mitel Family still had him, a Dou Wang, they were ultimately without the intimidation of a Dou Huang. Undercurrents surged in the Holy City of Gama, and he felt uneasy.
If they could secure Master Liu's support, their Mitel Family might even reach new heights! The intimidation of a sixth-grade alchemist was far greater than that of a Dou Huang!
Besides, the Young Master Liu in front of him was no ordinary sixth-grade alchemist. At least he had never seen or heard of any sixth-grade alchemist who could refine three Douling Pills at once! If he wanted, it wouldn't be a problem to just use the pills to attract a group of Douhuang powerhouses!
This was one aspect. If Young Master Liu was free, they could ask him to refine the pills. If the pills were refined, they would get 80% and 20% respectively. Even if it was only 20%, they could still make a lot of money!
Of course, the influence of a sixth-grade alchemist was far more than that. In any case, if Liu Yu was willing, their Mitel family would let him take the lead!