Chapter 1722: Chapter 1819: Hatred Unresolved
As a Master of Pill at the level of Five Cauldrons, Liu Zhou had refined two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire in his early years, which is relatively rare among the current Master of Pills, as the risk of refining Soul Commanding Pill Fire is tantamount to gambling with oneâs life, and many people do not dare to try.
Liu Zhouâs two types of Soul Commanding Pill Fire are different; one is beast fire from within a Demon Beast, the other is a fire naturally generated by heaven and earth.
At this moment, Liu Zhou unleashed a faint golden flame that swirled beneath the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron, the flame and the cauldronâs light complementing each other brilliantly.
Fang Linâs expression remained calm as he watched the faint golden flame released by Liu Zhou, secretly praising it in his heart.
With Fang Linâs keen eyes, he could naturally see that this faint golden flame was likely a fire born from heaven and earth, which is rarer than ordinary beast fire, and Liu Zhouâs ability to refine it indicated a favorable opportunity.
However, Fang Lin was still somewhat helpless, as Liu Zhouâs Soul Commanding Pill Fire, although good, was ultimately delegated to someone else. It wasnât Fang Lin refining the pill himself.
But there was nothing to be done. Fang Linâs cultivation was sealed, making it impossible to unleash even his Soul Commanding Pill Fire, let alone refine pills.
After all, pill refining is based on a certain level of cultivation, and Fang Lin currently couldnât use even a bit of his cultivation, making it impossible to refine even second or third-grade pills.
Therefore, most of the process of refining the True Essence Golden Body Pill had to be handled by Liu Zhou, while Fang Lin mainly instructed Liu Zhou on what to do at each step.
Liu Zhou was actually puzzled as to why Fang Lin wanted his help rather than refining pills alone, but he didnât ask more questions.
âIncrease the intensity by three parts,â Fang Lin said.
Liu Zhou immediately increased the fire intensity slightly, as per Fang Linâs instructions, making the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron heat up more quickly.
Although Fang Lin didnât need to do it himself, there were still many aspects he needed to pay attention to, to ensure Liu Zhou didnât make any mistakes.
Once the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron reached a certain temperature, Fang Lin began to place the herbs into the Pill Furnace one by one.
Fang Linâs method was very deft, with no mistakes in timing when to place each herb, or in the sequence of the materials, as if these things were innate to him, he was exceedingly familiar with them.
Once the last herb was inside the Pill Furnace, Fang Lin covered it with the lid, his eyes fixated on the fire below.
âReduce by two parts,â Fang Lin said, his tone short and forceful. Liu Zhou immediately reduced the fire intensity.
In fact, Fang Lin wasnât very confident deep down. After all, this was the refinement of a sixth-grade pill, and as he couldnât do it himself, having Liu Zhou, merely a Pill Refiner of the Five Cauldrons level, refine a sixth-grade pill was somewhat forced.
Even with Fang Linâs side guidance, whether they could successfully refine the True Essence Golden Body Pill remained uncertain, perhaps it would ultimately be a fruitless effort.
Liu Zhou looked solemn; this was his first attempt at refining a sixth-grade pill. Although with Fang Linâs guidance, he didnât dare to let his guard down at all, especially in controlling the fire, investing all his effort, with his mind entirely focused.
âThe True Essence Golden Body Pill needs to be refined for about ten days, maybe longer. During this time, we must trouble Master Liu,â Fang Lin said.
Liu Zhou hummed in acknowledgment, not daring to be distracted to chat with Fang Lin; as an experienced Master of Pill, he knew the importance of focus.
Seeing Liu Zhou so earnest, Fang Lin didnât speak to him further, though he kept his eyes on the Pill Furnace and fire.
Just like that, one refining, one watching, the two remained silent, as time slowly passed.
By the fifth day, Liu Zhouâs face was already somewhat pale, internally lamenting that refining a sixth-grade pill was indeed something beyond his ability as a Five Cauldrons Pill Refiner, as if he had fought a ten-day battle, feeling particularly exhausted.
Even though Fang Lin hadnât done the refining himself, constantly watching was also mentally taxing, his eyes bloodshot, his mental energy reduced compared to before refining.
Fortunately, nothing happened in these five days, and the refining process went smoothly. Fang Linâs occasional guidance helped Liu Zhou avoid making mistakes.
However, trouble eventually found them.
Less than ten miles from where Fang Lin and Liu Zhou were refining pills, a group approached, led by the young woman whom Fang Lin had punched earlier.
Accompanying the young woman were three others, all middle-aged, exuding impressive auras, clearly Martial Arts experts.
âYou three, being the Kou Familyâs most powerful Guest Elders, this task Iâve assigned to you, if done well, you will have unrestricted access to the Kou Familyâs resources,â the young woman said to the three behind her, her gaze exceptionally cold.
Among the three, the one in the middle was short-statured, shorter than the woman by half a head, yet quite handsome in appearance.
âRest assured, young miss. We three together can handle anything short of Great Longevity practitioners,â the short man said with a smile, a glint of greed in his eyes as he looked at the young womanâs back.
The other two remained silent, not entirely clear about the task, only knowing that the young lady of the Kou Family wanted them to deal with Liu Zhou.
As to why the young lady would fall out with Liu Zhou and his disciple, it wasnât something these three Guest Elders of the Kou Family needed to contemplate. If the task was accomplished, they would enjoy more resources within the Kou Family.
Regarding dealing with Liu Zhou, the three thought it wouldnât be too difficult. In the past, with Liu Zhouâs Pill Alliance status, they wouldnât dare offend him.
But now, since Liu Zhou was no longer with the Pill Alliance, nothing but a free Master of Pill, the three werenât overly concerned.
The young woman hadnât disclosed anything about Fang Lin to these three, fearing they would refuse to confront not only Liu Zhou but also Fang Lin, and wouldnât dare accompany her.
The hatred the young woman harbored for Fang Lin hadnât abated, even knowing that Fang Lin had the unapproachable Sky Swallowing Palace backing him. Yet she couldnât suppress her anger, caring little for consequences, yearning only to trample Fang Lin underfoot and punch him repeatedly.
Soon, the young woman and the three arrived at the place where Fang Lin and Liu Zhou were.
Fang Lin didnât turn around; Liu Zhou saw the woman arriving with three Kou Family Guest Elders, sensing trouble in his heart.
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