I, the mortal, come from the great world of Xuanhuang

Fang Yu spent nearly a month and a half refining all the promised pills.

And he rightfully became the number one alchemist in the Black Corner Region.

Fang Yu didn't care too much about this title, because he didn't care about such things at all. He just felt that people should keep their promises. Since he had promised, he should naturally do it. Moreover, this way, those forces would not dare to provoke him easily.

Of course, no force dares to provoke him now. Everyone knows he is someone you can't mess with. They're not stupid, and they're not stupid enough to have their heads squeezed in a door, so naturally they don't dare to mess with him.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan and his master successfully refined the required pills. Moreover, this refinement process significantly improved Xiao Yan's alchemy skills.

After taking care of everything, Fang Yu and Xiao Yan prepared to head to the inner courtyard.

However, before leaving, Fang Yu still told Yun Yun and Elder Qing of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion about this.

Let the two of them manage Fengcheng well now.

This wasn't too difficult for the two of them, since they were already quite skilled at such things within the sect, so they readily agreed. Although they both really wanted to visit the inner courtyard, Fang Yu didn't agree, only saying that he would take them there when he had time in the future.

After giving instructions to the two, Fang Yu led Xiao Yan to the inner courtyard. He had no interest in the outer courtyard, as the Xiao family's disciples had already successfully passed the inner courtyard selection competition and won first place in the Fire Energy Hunting Competition. Most importantly, they had given all the inner courtyard students a good beating, making them famous throughout the inner courtyard.

The Xiao family had become a powerful force within the inner academy. The inner academy elders didn't interfere much with this family's influence; whether the Xiao family accepted other students or not was none of their concern. The Xiao family members themselves showed no intention of accepting them; to them, their numbers were sufficient to establish themselves within the inner academy.

However, when they heard that Fang Yu and Xiao Yan were also coming, they were overjoyed, because they knew very well how powerful Fang Yu and Xiao Yan were now, and their arrival would definitely elevate their status and identity to a higher level.

However, Fang Yu did not meet with them, but instead gave Xiao Yan a message.

Xiao Yan was sent to meet them, while Fang Yu went to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

He came to the tower alone, without anyone accompanying him. It couldn't really be called a tower, though, because the entire structure was buried underground; only the spire and the entrance were visible.

Furthermore, the space around the tower showed signs of distortion, clearly created by a powerhouse at the Dou Zong level or above.

Of course, it could also be a Dou Zun, because he remembered that the dean of this academy was a Dou Zun powerhouse, and should now be a half-saint.

Besides Fang Yu, many other students also came here. When they saw that Fang Yu did not have any markings on him, they couldn't help but frown.

One of the students walked up to Fang Yu and questioned him.

"Are you a new student? Are you interested in joining?"

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Yu shook his head and said...

“I have no interest in joining your gang, and you can forget about it. I came here to see this Heavenly Flame Refining Tower and to go inside and check out the situation.”

Fang Yu's impolite words immediately angered the student. He was about to make a move when he saw Fang Yu's sharp gaze, which startled him. He then left thankfully, while the other students ignored Fang Yu.

They all headed towards the entrance of the tower.

Upon seeing this, Fang Yu naturally didn't hesitate and walked into the entrance of the black tower.

He didn't seem to care about queuing, since there were many people not queuing, so he didn't think he was in any particular predicament.

As he reached the entrance of the tower, an aged voice came from inside the tower.

"open."

As the voice rang out, the tightly closed gate slowly opened, and a wave of intense heat swept in, raising the temperature of the entire area. Sensing this increase in temperature, Fang Yu's smile widened. Then came another command: "Enter the tower."

As soon as those two words were uttered, a series of whooshing sounds filled the air, and then a vast number of figures rushed into the tower. Almost instantly, dozens of figures entered the tower, demonstrating just how fast these students were moving—all vying for a better spot. After all, a better spot meant faster cultivation, even at the same level.

At this moment, Fang Yu stepped behind the gate. As soon as he entered, the aura emanating from the hard stone surface under his feet made him frown. A scorching heat rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, but it had no effect on Fang Yu and was immediately dissolved into nothingness. Even so, he could still feel the scorching heat.

His situation naturally attracted the attention of the other trainees, who immediately began to gloat.

However, some kind-hearted students chose to immediately notify the elder in charge.

At this moment, a strange flame appeared within Fang Yu's body. This flame was very special because it had no shape or form, as if it were an invisible entity. Moreover, this invisible flame was not very powerful, but it seemed to possess a kind of sentience, heading straight for the most vulnerable part of his body.

Fang Yu wasn't surprised or astonished by this. He simply chuckled and then directly refined the wisp of invisible flame.

However, although he had refined that wisp of invisible flame, this was only the beginning, because there were many more invisible flames afterward. Fang Yu was not surprised by this situation and continued to refine the invisible flames, as if he was confronting them.

While he was confronting these invisible flames, many gloating students had already surrounded him, their voices full of mockery. They were clearly used to Fang Yu's situation and thought he was a bit foolish.

However, at this moment, Elder Liu, who was in charge of this floor, also came over with several students. When he saw Fang Yu, his expression changed drastically.

Just as he was about to say something, Fang Yu's voice transmission rang in his ears. "Elder, don't worry, I'm fine. I just want to see what's so special about this place and try to understand it. Nothing will happen. You can rest assured."

As soon as Fang Yu finished speaking, the elder in charge breathed a sigh of relief and immediately reprimanded the students who had made sarcastic remarks.

"Shut up, all of you! Shut up right now! Go do what you're supposed to do, don't stay here, get out of here."

Actually, this elder was acting in the best interests of these students. If Fang Yu were a narrow-minded person, none of these students would likely fare well. Even if Fang Yu spared them out of respect for their academy, they probably wouldn't have a good ending.

So, to avoid angering Fang Yu, he immediately told the students to leave and not stay there. Seeing Elder Liu so angry, the students who had been mocking him seemed to realize something and left immediately. Of course, they were also very suspicious of who Fang Yu was, that he could make Elder Liu care so much.

At this moment, a young woman dressed in a silver dress appeared. She was tall and had delicate features, making her a rare beauty. Her fair, snow-white skin was so dazzling that it was hard to keep one's eyes open. Of course, no one wanted to close their eyes and wanted to look at her a few more times. Most importantly, her hair was also silver-white, but she had a cold and aloof aura, giving people a feeling that she was only to be admired from afar and not to be touched.

The woman's appearance naturally made her the center of attention, and many students even shifted their focus from Fang Yu to her.

At this moment, the woman ignored the students and instead looked at the elder in charge of this floor and asked him a question.

"Elder Liu, who is this?"

Although the woman couldn't fathom Fang Yu's cultivation level, she could sense the terrifying aura emanating from him, and she could also feel the elder's awe, even fear, towards him. Under these circumstances, she was very curious about Fang Yu's true identity, as it was truly unbelievable that he could instill such fear in the inner courtyard elders.

The elder did not try to hide anything from the woman's question, as it was something he would find out sooner or later.

"He is currently the number one alchemist in the Black Corner Region. He killed the former Pill Emperor Han Feng, and his own strength is extremely terrifying. Moreover, his alchemy skills have reached the seventh rank, at least the seventh rank, and it is even possible that he has reached the eighth rank, but the possibility is unlikely. After all, he is not very old. To become a seventh-rank alchemist is already a monstrous existence. Even in the Central Continent, there are probably not many such monstrous beings. So he is most likely just a seventh-rank alchemist. As for being an eighth-rank alchemist, it is probably unlikely, but it cannot be guaranteed. After all, the Grand Elder invited him here this time to help the Inner Court with a favor. This favor is extremely important to the Inner Court, and he is probably the only one in the entire Black Corner Region who can help him."

Elder Liu's words not only startled and shocked the woman, but also terrified the other students, especially those who had mocked Fang Yu for not leaving. They turned pale with fright. Offending a seventh-grade alchemist was a consequence that even the academy would find difficult to bear, let alone them.

"The elder is right. Such talent in alchemy is probably one of the best in the Central Continent. As far as I know, there are only a few alchemy families in the entire Central Continent that possess such talent. Even so, they are rare even within their families."

The woman was shocked, but she also began to look at Fang Yu seriously.

She was now very curious about how Fang Yu possessed such monstrous talent in alchemy. However, the woman didn't dare to look too closely, and she was also curious about why Fang Yu had become like this; could there be some problem?

"Elder, what's the deal with this master? Why is he the same as the other new students?"

"He did this on purpose because he wanted to experience the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower. He already told me that, and now we just need to wait for him to wake up."

"Okay, it's all done."

Just after the elder finished speaking, Fang Yu opened his eyes and immediately looked at the silver-haired woman. He recognized her at once and said something.

"You are... a member of the Han family of Tianbei City, Zhongzhou?"

These words immediately startled the silver-haired woman, Han Yue. She had never expected that Fang Yu would recognize her; it was something she never anticipated.

After all, the Han family was just a small family in the entire Central State, and could not be considered a major force at all.

"Master Xiao, do you know me?"

The silver-haired woman blurted out her name.

"I wouldn't call that knowing each other, would I? I've only heard of you. After all, in the entire Central Plains, the Han family is probably the only one with silver hair."

"But you don't need to worry. I have no grudges against your Han family, so I'm just an acquaintance. But since I've met you, I should naturally give you a small gift, otherwise people might think I'm a bit stingy."

As soon as Fang Yu finished speaking, he took out a jade bottle.

"This contains the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. After you take it, it will directly increase your strength by two stars, and there is basically no possibility of failure, so please keep it safe."

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, the other students were extremely envious. They never expected that Fang Yu would be so generous as to directly give the silver-white woman a top-grade fourth-rank pill.

“Master, this gift is too valuable; I cannot accept it.”

Although she really wanted it, the silver-white woman immediately shook her head and refused, but her gaze never left the jade bottle.

Although this kind of pill is not considered too precious for the Han family, it is not something that ordinary alchemists can do, because it requires three different flames.

This alone would have made the Han family wonder which alchemist they could hire to refine it, but for Fang Yu, it was no problem at all.

"Since I've taken it out, you can keep it. Anyway, this pill isn't of much use to me. I've already prepared the pills for the Xiao family this time, so we don't need this one."

Fang Yu's words immediately made the other onlookers so envious that their teeth itched with envy, their eyes practically red with envy. No matter how envious they were, they didn't dare to take it by force.

They don't have the guts. (End of Chapter)