Dashing Student

A stock of Spiritual Medicine was thrown into the Alchemy Furnace.

The Pill Fire instantly swallowed the Spiritual Medicine, slowly burning away the impurities.

Once everything is done, the fusion must begin slowly, based on the properties of mutual enhancement and counteraction.

Chen Nan followed the steps methodically in Alchemy, without any exceptional techniques but remarkably steady, with each step precise.

As time passed, even the sect elders who initially doubted him held their breath, fearing they might disturb Chen Nan.

They could all see that Chen Nan was indeed skilled and had an exceptional mental fortitude.

Even under the watch of so many, his hands never trembled once.

The entire alchemy process could be summed up in one word: steady.

Finally.

After over an hour, a medicinal fragrance began to waft from the pill furnace, mixed faintly with a chill.

Beside him, Tie Shan's eyes widened in disbelief that a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator at the fourth layer could really concoct a seventh-grade elixir pill.

Thinking about how he had targeted him everywhere, his heart suddenly sank. If Chen Nan succeeds entirely, their sect would have offended a seventh-grade Alchemist.

"No, I absolutely can't let him succeed!"

Tie Shan momentarily lost his head, secretly gathering a strand of mana with his fingertips and directing it straight at the pill furnace.

Other sect elders sensed this action but remained indifferent.

Qing Yao immediately stood up: "Tie Shan, you're despicable!"

The pill furnace, struck by mana, suddenly began to tremble, and the calm Pill Fire inside abruptly turned turbulent.

"No good!"

Chen Nan glared fiercely at Tie Shan, watching the elixir pills on the verge of destruction. He immediately reached into the pill furnace and quickly retrieved the pills.

With a booming sound, the pill fire exploded, and the furnace toppled over.

"Haha, did you see? He's nothing but a fraud. I'll kill him and see if he dares deceive us!"

Tie Shan laughed grimly, preparing to crush Chen Nan.

Yet Qing Yao directly stood before Chen Nan, her beautiful eyes filled with frosty anger: "Tie Shan, it wouldn't have failed if it wasn't for your trickery!"

"Humph, nonsense!" Tie Shan had decided to be unreasonable; even if they couldn't get a seventh-grade Alchemist, they must not offend him: "Obviously, he lacks skill."

"Watch me rid this scourge!"

"You dare!"

Qing Yao refused to yield an inch, and the disciples of Qingshan Sect were indignant, wishing they could kill Tie Shan with their gaze. The hall was instantly noisy.

At this moment, a mocking voice suddenly sounded: "Who told you alchemy failed?"

Everyone turned simultaneously.

They saw Chen Nan slowly rise, and in his hand, several elixir pills were enveloped by a pill fire, completely formed.

This scene made elders from other sects twitch their eyelids.

It's known that alchemy allows no room for error, yet Chen Nan decisively rescued the pills and even used his palm as a substitute for the furnace, completing the final step of alchemy.

Most importantly, he succeeded with just one set of Spiritual Medicine. This success rate is terrifying.

Such mental fortitude, such talent, promises an unlimited future!

Even Tie Shan widened his eyes, falling into hopelessness.

Because he knew that individuals from other sects would no longer permit him to act, as Chen Nan had already demonstrated his capability.

Retrieving the pill fire, Chen Nan placed seven pills into a Jade Bottle, slightly improving from the last time he made a seventh-grade elixir pill.

"Fairy Qing Yao, I've fulfilled my duty."

Receiving the Jade Bottle, Qing Yao was so excited she nearly cried, having lost hope earlier, yet finding salvation.

"Mr. Chen, thank you so much; from now on, you're the benefactor of Medicine Immortal Valley. Anyone who troubles you is our enemy!"

The words spoken by a non-prominent sect posed little threat.

Yet at this moment, elders from other sects, Beast Taming Sect, Luojian Mountain, and Ten Thousand Array Sect changed their expressions, smilingly approaching Chen Nan with friendly attitudes.

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"Haha, young friend Chen Nan, I am Luo Chao, an elder of Luojian Mountain. I'd love for the two sects to collaborate closely in the future."

The long-bearded elder smiled, showing some intent of flattering.

The gaunt-cheeked man with sparkling eyes also stepped forward to introduce himself: "I am Yin Wuxing, elder of Ten Thousand Array Sect. I notice your sect lacks a large Spirit Gathering Array; we, Ten Thousand Array Sect, specialize in such."

The old woman leaning on the cane also looked at him kindly, as if seeing her own descendants.

"Our Beast Taming Sect can gift your sect two spirit beasts for guarding the gate. If that doesn't suffice, I have a granddaughter with great looks and character; young friend might consider her?"

Faced with their enthusiasm, Chen Nan did not decline, knowing it's a world where only strength garners respect.

"Speak less; any future pills would first go to the sects of you seniors. If there's a specific pill required, I can personally prepare it."

"Of course, concerning sects harboring ill intent, my Qingshan Sect dares not associate closely."

Chen Nan coldly glanced at Tie Shan, nearly naming him directly.

Tie Shan felt extremely embarrassed; today was supposed to connect with a seventh-grade Alchemist, yet it ended like this?

"Young friend Chen Nan, earlier I acted foolishly, I hope you can forgive me..."

Before he finished speaking, Chen Nan straightforwardly refused.

"Oh no, our Qingshan Sect can't shoulder this. Since you have no intention of working with us, please leave."

Although Tie Shan wanted to argue, seeing the warning looks from Luo Chao and Yin Wuxing, he had no choice but to depart dejectedly.

In the current situation, as long as Chen Nan supplies pills to Beast Taming Sect, Luojian Mountain, and Ten Thousand Array Sect, these three sects would protect Qingshan Sect for Chen Nan's sake.

And Tie Shan's Undying Sect wasn't prominent among the sects, so he could only return to see if there's a remedy.

Seeing the Golden Core Cultivator flee in disgrace, Qingshan Sect disciples felt immensely proud, even standing a bit straighter.

Looking at Chen Nan, their gazes were even more fervent.

Because all this was brought by their eldest brother, Chen Nan!

Qing Yao's eyes shone brightly; initially, she hadn't regarded Chen Nan highly. If her father weren't gravely ill, she wouldn't have come to Qingshan Sect.

Now she was deeply thankful she came personally, not only obtaining the Spirit Cold Pill but also befriending an Alchemist like Chen Nan.

"Mr. Chen, I need to deliver the pills back. Once my father's condition improves, I will bring the promised Seven-star Begonia Grass."

Originally, Chen Nan didn't want it, but suddenly remembered a pill recipe recorded in the Qingshan Pill Technique named Yuan Condensing Pill, which could elevate the Foundation Establishment Cultivator by one minor realm.