Published: December 25, 2024
As Qin Chen was speculating, the owner of the Alchemy Pavilion glared coldly at Zhuo Qingfeng after inspecting him, and said coldly, “You are a disciple of Xuan Yi, the Alchemy King, that young boy from over a decade ago. But I remember that boy was born with weak spiritual power, yet you are a Seven-Stage Wu Wang. Isn't that very laughable?”
The originally diminished killing intent suddenly became even more intense. Zhuo Qingfeng's face turned pale, and he hurriedly said, “Senior, I am indeed that boy. I was born with weak spiritual power and had deficiencies in perception, so after offending the branch of the Piao Miao Palace, the Alchemy Pavilion in the Northern Sky Region did not insist on my case and expelled me, leaving even my master unable to protect me.”
“I have been in the Hundred Dynasty region for decades. Later, I met Young Master Chen, who cured my weak spiritual power, and it was not long ago that I broke through to become a Wu Wang.”
Saying this, Zhuo Qingfeng cast a grateful glance at Qin Chen.
To be honest, without Qin Chen, there would be no today for Zhuo Qingfeng.
Hearing Zhuo Qingfeng's words, the coldness on the face of the owner of the Alchemy Pavilion did not ease but became even icier as he sneered, “You say this kid cured your weak spiritual power?”
“It is indeed true.”
Zhuo Qingfeng did not catch the sarcasm of the owner of the Alchemy Pavilion and gratefully said, “Young Master Chen not only cured my inherent weakness but also taught me a lot of knowledge about alchemy. That is how I immediately became a Seven-Rank Alchemy King after breaking through to Wu Wang.”
“Hahaha, this little brat cured your weak spiritual power and enabled you to become a Seven-Rank Alchemy King right after breaking through to Wu Wang? Do you take me for a fool?”
The owner of the Alchemy Pavilion could no longer contain herself. A chilling killing intent instantly enveloped Qin Chen and Zhuo Qingfeng. Within that killing intent, there was even a hint of sharp true essence, like an invisible giant hand binding the two in place.
“Tell me, what is your background? What is your purpose in coming to my medicinal garden in the Hundred Dynasty region? If you do not confess honestly, I will not let you go.”
The cold killing intent pressed down hard on Qin Chen and Zhuo Qingfeng, making it incredibly difficult for them to breathe.
“Senior, everything I said is true. I am indeed a disciple of Xuan Yi, the Alchemy King. Please see clearly, Senior.” Zhuo Qingfeng's face was pale, and the flow of blood and energy within him was obstructed, causing him to exclaim urgently.
He was anxious in his heart, completely unable to understand why the owner of the Alchemy Pavilion had suddenly turned against him. “See clearly? Hmph, do you take me for a three-year-old? Inherent weak spiritual power cannot be cured, and an alchemist wanting to become a Seven-Rank Alchemy King must not only reach the Wu Wang realm but also possess extraordinary comprehension and enhancement in alchemy to refine royal-grade pills.”
“You just broke through to Seven-Stage Wu Wang, and you dare to say you have become an Alchemy King? Do you think I’m easy to deceive?”
The owner of the Alchemy Pavilion sneered repeatedly.
In the world of alchemists, inherent weak spiritual power was a huge problem. Even with her knowledge and accomplishments, she could not find a suitable way to cure it. Otherwise, she would not have lamented the rough path ahead for the disciple of Xuan Yi back then.
Now that Zhuo Qingfeng said he was that disciple and that he was cured by such a young boy as Qin Chen, it appeared utterly unbelievable to the owner of the Alchemy Pavilion.
“Senior, my inherent weak spiritual power was indeed cured by Young Master Chen. Every word I say is true, absolutely no falsehood.” Zhuo Qingfeng's face was pale as he hastily explained.
“Still arguing? In that case, I want to see how long you can hold on.”
Raising her right hand, the owner of the Alchemy Pavilion made a gripping motion. It was as if an invisible giant hand instantly grabbed Zhuo Qingfeng tightly in mid-air. Following that, her fingers tightened, and intense pain surged through Zhuo Qingfeng's body, his bones cracking.