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Chapter 665: The Infant Pill is Complete, and the Worry of Dingling (4k4, please subscribe)

Half a month passed by in a flash.

The alchemy room was gradually filled with the refreshing aroma of medicine.

Upon seeing this, Wei Tu, who was sitting cross-legged in front of the alchemy furnace, immediately made a hand gesture and uttered the word "open" in an ancient tone.

next moment.

A humming sound came from the lid of the cauldron, and it was then lifted up by the mist of qi. Three apricot-kernel-sized pills, dark yellow in color, emerged from it.

"Three pills?"

"Looks like you're lucky."

Wei Tu stretched out his hand and grabbed the three pills into his palm. After observing them carefully for a moment and thinking for a while, he took one Infant Transformation Pill and put the remaining two Infant Transformation Pills into the pill bottle prepared for him by Dingling Sect.

Infant Transformation Pill, normally a set of elixir can only produce one or two pills.

If two pills were produced, either the alchemist was lucky or his attainments in alchemy were too high.

And he produced three pills...

Obviously not in line with the norm.

The reason, according to Wei Tu's guess, was that the quality of his spiritual power was too high, and his attainments in alchemy were among the best among fourth-level alchemists, so he was able to produce three pills.

However, it is not easy to explain this reason directly to Dingling Sect.

He could only take the initiative to reduce the number of pills he produced and disguise himself as a normal alchemist.

……

Meditate for a while to get rid of the smell of the elixir on your body.

Wei Tu sent a talisman to the sect leader Wen Changying, informing her that he had succeeded in refining the elixir.

"It is undoubtedly the new pill..."

Wen Changying arrived quickly. She took the bottle of elixir from Wei Tu, sniffed the fragrance of the elixir, and thought to herself.

"Is it two pills?"

Just after smelling the fragrance of the elixir, Wen Changying suddenly discovered that there were not one but two Infant Transformation Pills in the pill bottle that Wei Tu gave her.

This discovery instantly surprised her.

This was not just the surprise of getting an extra Infant Transformation Pill, but also the surprise of Wei Tu's excellent character.

Under normal circumstances without supervision, if a hired alchemist successfully made two Infant Transformation Pills, most of the time he would choose to keep the other one and only give one to his employer.

This is the unspoken rule in the alchemy circle.

No matter how annoyed the other cultivators were, they had no choice but to accept it. After all, high-level alchemists were hard to find, and each of them was very powerful and not someone who could be easily bullied.

It is precisely because of this that it is revealed that it is so precious that Wei Tu does not covet the elixir.

"I was not mistaken. Palace Master Wang is indeed a man of real talent and learning. He is not just an ordinary fourth-rank alchemist."

Wen Changying praised highly.

Before this, when Wei Tu was entrusted with refining the Infant Transformation Pill, many senior members of the sect expressed opposition and planned to use ordinary third-grade pills to test the quality of Wei Tu's pills first, but all of these were rejected by her.

She chose to trust Wei Tu and directly entrusted him with important tasks.

Of course, this is not because she has complete faith in Wei Tu's attainments in alchemy, but Dingling Sect has no shortage of a complete set of elixirs for refining the Infant Transformation Pill, but what it lacks is strategic talents like Wei Tu.

——Two hundred years ago, affected by the war between the two alliances, the top combat forces of Dingling Sect were almost wiped out, but... Dingling Sect's foundation was still there, and it later received some relief from the Nine-Nation Alliance, so its foundation was not worse than that of the previous sects of the same level.

"Sect Master Wen called me the wrong name. My surname is Wen now...Sect Master Wen should call me your clan brother..."

Wei Tu did not respond to Wen Changying's words. He smiled faintly and reminded Wen Changying about this matter.

"Brother?"

Wen Changying was stunned at first, but then she was overjoyed, realizing that this was a signal of goodwill and friendship from Wei Tu.

"Then from now on, you and I will call each other brother and sister in private. You call me Sister Changying, and I call you Brother Qi."

Wen Changying pursed her lips and smiled, then immediately followed Wei Tu's words and accepted the marriage.

"Sister Changying."

Wei Tu didn't care and called out.

Now, although his realm is one level higher than Wen Changying, he is not older than Wen Changying, who is in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. He is two or three hundred years younger.

Considering his age, it is not an exaggeration for him to call Wen Changying "Sister Changying".

Next, Wei Tu discussed with Wen Changying about his specific treatment in Dingling Sect in the future, the fixed time for alchemy, and some details of helping the monks in the sect to make alchemy.

"Sister Changying, you should know that although Wang is an alchemist, he will not spend too much time on alchemy and ruin his own path."

Wei Tu spoke up to remind Wen Changying, paving the way for the Red Dragon Patriarch's breakthrough seven years later.

He planned to disguise the Red Dragon Patriarch's breakthrough as his own.

This will be beneficial to his actions in the Great Yan cultivation world.

——His "breakthrough" in Dingling Sect was equivalent to him having an identity and background. He was no longer a casual cultivator.

Wen Changying had no idea of ​​Wei Tu's thoughts and thought that Wei Tu was unwilling to become Dingling Sect's "alchemy slave" and therefore put forward conditions.

Of course, she would not force Wei Tu on this matter.

She thought for a moment and said, "From now on, Brother Qi will only be responsible for refining fourth-level elixirs such as the Infant Elixir. I will instruct the sect not to disturb Brother Qi for elixirs below the fourth level."

For most fourth-level alchemists, being able to refine fourth-level pills is more of an achievement.

The truly profitable business is often to refine large quantities of third-level pills with a high success rate.

Similarly, for a large Yuanying sect like Dingling Sect, due to the limitation of spiritual medicines, the highest demand is not for fourth-tier elixirs, but for third-tier elixirs needed by Jindan cultivators.

Therefore, Wen Changying's promise ensured that Wei Tu would not have to take on too many alchemy tasks in Dingling Sect.

But after hearing this generous condition, Wei Tu still shook his head.

He said bluntly: "Fourth-level elixir... I will only open the furnace once every three years. The rest of the time, I will use it for cultivation. This also includes the Infant Transformation Pill."

Although Wei Tu was certain that there wouldn't be too many spiritual medicines needed to refine the Infant Transformation Pill in Dingling Sect, and having four or five sets would be considered good, but... if Dingling Sect asked him to refine them all at once, it would have a significant impact on his status in Dingling Sect after the task was completed.

——What Dingling Sect lacks most is the Infant Transformation Pill.

Once there are enough Infant Transformation Pills, although he, as an alchemist, will not be abandoned, it will undoubtedly be difficult for him to receive the same high level of courtesy as he did in the beginning.

He needs to prepare for all these.

"It's natural."

Wen Changying understood and nodded in response.

Although she could not exploit the value of the Wei Tu too much, which made her, the leader of Dingling Sect, feel a little regretful, but once every three years, it was enough for Dingling Sect's needs.

The bargaining power lies in the hands of Wei Tu, the fourth-rank alchemist. As long as the price is not excessive, Dingling Sect has no choice but to agree.

Moreover, compared with the bad tempers of other alchemists, Wei Tu was willing to "recognize her as a relative" and consolidate their relationship. He was already one of the alchemists who was very easy to get along with.

……

After showing his ability in alchemy and completing the negotiation with Wen Changying, Wei Tu finally gained a firm foothold in the Dingling Sect.

He began to live in seclusion in Dingling Sect.

Although he was the master of the Dan Palace, he completely ignored the affairs of the Dan Palace and let the managers in the Dan Palace report directly to the deputy master of the Dan Palace, Niu Zhaofu.

Niu Zhaofu was the ancestor of the Niu family whom Wei Tu met at the mountain gate of Dingling Sect.

When this person first joined Dingling Sect, his preferred position in the sect was not the Deputy Palace Master of the Dan Palace. However, after seeing the arrival of the alchemist Wei Tu, he took the initiative to join the Dan Palace and became its Deputy Palace Master.

There are two reasons for this:

First, Niu Zhaofu believed that Wei Tu, like himself, was a "guest elder" who joined the Dingling Sect, and was not a native cultivator of the Dingling Sect. They should stick together and advance and retreat together.

Moreover, they all joined the Dingling Sect on the same day, which means they were "taken the imperial examination in the same year".

After joining Dandian, it will be convenient to contact Wei Tu.

Second: His granddaughter Niu Xinling is also a third-rank alchemist. If he becomes the deputy hall master of the Alchemy Hall, he can also pave the way for his granddaughter in the future.

The only thing that made Niu Zhaofu feel regretful was that his granddaughter Niu Xinling had already become a disciple of the sect leader Wen Changying in advance. Although he had thought about letting Niu Xinling become a disciple of Wei Tu, a high-level alchemist, and learn the art of alchemy, he had to give up the idea.

……

Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

"Grandpa, Master Wen hasn't come out of retreat yet?" That day, Niu Xinling calculated the time and came to the Alchemy Palace. She glanced at the Palace Master's cave, which was tightly closed by the cave formation, and asked.

According to the agreement between Wei Tu and her master Wen Changying, Wei Tu would come out of seclusion to make elixirs once every three years.

Although it was not appropriate for her to take Wei Tu as her teacher anymore, this did not prevent her from asking her elder Wei Tu for advice on alchemy.

It just so happened that Wei Tu was about to make the elixir, so as a junior, she could sit aside and watch Wei Tu making the elixir and learn from his experience.

"There are still two days left."

Niu Zhaofu walked to his granddaughter, stroked his beard and smiled.

He was entrusted by Wei Tu to handle the affairs of the alchemy cauldron, so he knew the specific time when Wei Tu would come out of seclusion more clearly than other disciples.

"Then wait, grandson."

Niu Xinling's eyes lit up slightly, and she immediately sat down on the ground, waiting patiently at the entrance of Wei Tu's cave.

Half a day later.

Another guest came to the door of Wei Tu's cave.

This guest was a fat old man with fair skin. Niu Zhaofu and Niu Xinling knew him as the biological father of the former sect leader and the only late Nascent Soul expert in Dingling Sect - Grand Elder Lü Xiqing.

The position of clan leader Wen Changying was personally pushed up by the father-in-law Lu Xiqing.

As the sect master's direct disciple, Niu Xinling knew the purpose of Lu Xiqing's visit to the Dan Palace.

Not long ago, the top leaders of Dingling Sect decided to give the opportunity to open the Wei Tu furnace to the Supreme Elder.

After all, two Infant Transformation Pills are enough for Dingling Sect to use for a period of time, so there is no need to rush to refine more.

After arriving at the Dan Palace, the Supreme Elder Lu Xiqing did not use his authority to knock on the door of Wei Tu's cave. Instead, he sat on the ground with his eyes closed, like a cow's heart bell, waiting for Wei Tu to come out.

"This is the value of a fourth-level alchemist."

Niu Xinling was secretly shocked and thought to herself.

After all, a late Nascent Soul expert is already a well-deserved first-rate expert in the Great Yan cultivation world.

Now, he is waiting patiently at the entrance of Wei Tu just like her.

From this we can see how high Wei Tu’s status was in the Dingling clan.

Two days later.

Wei Tu left the country as promised.

Although Wei Tu did not know the outcome of Dingling Sect's discussion, he could roughly guess what happened when he saw Lu Xiqing coming.

He directly asked Lu Xiqing what kind of elixir he wanted to refine.

"I am about to reach the end of my life, and would like to ask for a few longevity pills."

Lu Xiqing sighed softly and handed the elixir and the recipe to Wei Tu.

"Jade Essence Pill?"

Wei Tu scanned with his spiritual sense, pondered the pill formula and the elixirs in the storage bag for a while, then nodded and agreed to Lu Xiqing's request.

Although he had never seen the Jade Essence Pill, the grade of this pill was only mid-level fourth grade. With his strength, it should not be difficult to refine it.

"Uncle Wen, please allow me to...watch you make the elixir..."

At this time, Niu Xinling who was standing by also expressed her wish to stay here.

Hearing this, Wei Tu frowned slightly.

There was nothing secret about his alchemy techniques, so there was no need for him to keep them to himself.

But... you have to know that when he was refining the elixir, he used the power of the spirit transformation, and this power was also a means for him to ensure the success rate of the elixir.

With Niu Xinling's strength, it was difficult to figure out the level of mana he used when refining the elixir, but it was different for Lu Xiqing, a late Nascent Soul cultivator.

Once Niu Xinling is allowed to observe, it will inevitably attract Lu Xiqing, the "employer", to join.

"No! Alchemy is a personal secret of the alchemist. You are not my disciple, so how can you watch me make the alchemy?"

Wei Tu refused with legitimate reasons.

Some of the alchemist's alchemy techniques are exclusive secrets and outsiders are not allowed to observe.

Not to mention a junior like Niu Xinling who is not very close to them, some alchemy masters would only allow their closed disciples to watch and learn from them when they are dying.

"Yes, this junior understands."

After the words fell, Niu Xinling replied with a slightly embarrassed look and a slightly stiff expression.

Although Wei Tu's reason for refusal was reasonable, it was still difficult for her to accept.

After all, ever since she made a name for herself as a "genius alchemist", everything has been going smoothly for her.

However, she did not resent Wei Tu for this.

Being unable to accept does not mean resentment.

Putting herself in Wei Tu's shoes, she would not easily accept a junior's request to observe alchemy. After all, not everyone has the personality to be a teacher.

After saying the words of refusal, Wei Tu was also paying attention to Niu Xinling's expression. Seeing that she did not show any dissatisfaction or resentment, he nodded, took out his early experience in alchemy from his storage bag, and gave it to the girl.

——Niu Zhaofu was his subordinate after all, and had always helped him deal with the mundane affairs in the Dan Palace. He could refuse his granddaughter, but he couldn't be too harsh.

"Thank you, Uncle Wen."

Seeing this, Niu Xinling's face suddenly lit up with joy, and she excitedly thanked Wei Tu.

At the same time, Niu Zhaofu's expression was obviously a little more relaxed, not as tense as before.

Next.

Wei Tu did not waste any more time. After inviting Lu Xiqing and Niu Zhaofu, grandfather and grandson, to the living room of the cave, he entered the alchemy room and began to refine the longevity elixir.

"This is the difference between our sects, Xinling, don't feel resentful towards Palace Master Wen because of this..."

After Wei Tu left.

In the living room, Niu Zhaofu sat down and began to teach Niu Xinling about this matter.

Niu Xinling is already a golden elixir, and her personality has long been fixed at her age. It would be too late to teach her now and correct her personality.

Therefore, Niu Zhaofu's words were mostly meant for Weitu to hear.

However, the speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention.

Lu Xiqing, who was sitting next to him, took Niu Zhaofu's words to heart and began to think about the difference between their masters.

His eyes flickered as he pondered, "If an ordinary Yuanying like Niu Zhaofu leaves, then he can leave. But if Wen Tianqi leaves... Dingling Sect will suffer a serious loss."

He knew that the relationship between Wei Tu and Wen Changying as siblings was just fake. It was just a means for Wen Changying to hide Wei Tu's identity as a "fugitive" and avoid disaster.

This relationship is not secure.

However, no matter how hard he thought, he still couldn't figure out a way to completely tie Wei Tu to Dingling Sect.

Profit or future?
As a fourth-rank alchemist, Wei Tu can obtain it by visiting any sect such as Dingling Sect.

Marriage? Power?
For the former, there were no suitable female Nascent Soul cultivators in Dingling Sect, and at most they could select a few Golden Core female cultivators to be concubines for Wei Tu.

The latter is what the Dingling clan wants to avoid.

He would not allow foreign officials to seize power.

In addition, judging from what Wei Tu had done in Dingling Sect over the past three years, he did not seem like a person who was obsessed with power. Even if he promised him power, it would be difficult to make him happy.

"Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!"

Lu Xiqing sighed deeply.

As Wen Changying said at first, the temple of Dingling Sect is still too small. If Wei Tu had not wanted to avoid his enemies, why would he have come to Dingling Sect to stay...

And just as Lu Xiqing was thinking.

More than ten days later.

Wei Tu came out of the alchemy room, his work accomplished. He held the pill bottle containing the "Jade Essence Pill" and walked towards him.

"Three pills?"

Seeing that Wei Tu had completed the alchemy commission brilliantly, Lu Xiqing was delighted, but at the same time, he became more worried, because he was afraid that the "wealth" of Dingling Sect would come and go quickly.

(End of this chapter)