While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 191 Guidance and the Visitor

"Is something wrong?"

Lu Yu glanced at him irritably, selectively ignoring her meaningful teasing.

Ever since he delegated authority to this woman, she has become increasingly audacious.

This kind of woman who takes advantage of others deserves to be taught a lesson.

Seeing his expression, Cai Lin's smile deepened, but she knew when to stop. She handed over the account book, her expression becoming slightly more serious: "Of course, there is important business. Apart from Hai Bodong, there are four other elite members of the Pavilion who are about to break through to the peak of Dou Huang. Whether they use the Breakthrough Pill or enter the Blood Pool of Tianshan is a decision that you, as the Pavilion Master, must make personally."

She paused, then continued, "If we are to refine the Breakthrough Pill, I have already prepared the medicinal materials during my trip to Zhongzhou; if we are to arrange the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, we also need to reserve a spot in advance. This matter concerns the future mid-level combat power of my Lingbao Pavilion, and it cannot be delayed."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's gaze sharpened slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "We must refine the Breakthrough Pill and also allocate quotas for the Blood Pool. A two-pronged approach is the only foolproof solution. I am aware of this matter and will make the arrangements later."

After a moment's thought, he pressed on, "Among the alchemists who came this time, is there none who can independently refine the Breakthrough Pill?"

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin nodded and reported, "Among the alchemists who accompanied us this time, there are two sixth-rank alchemists, five fifth-rank alchemists, and the remaining dozen or so are all fourth-rank alchemists. One of the sixth-rank alchemists is capable of attempting to refine the Breakthrough Pill, but the success rate is too low, and it would be a waste of the hard-won medicinal materials. In my opinion, it would be safest for you to handle this matter personally."

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, a look of understanding and decisiveness flashing in his eyes. His soul realm had now reached the late stage of the Spirit Realm, making the refinement of a peak sixth-grade Breakthrough Pill a piece of cake.

But he thought further ahead—it's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.

"In that case, let's find a time to gather all the alchemists together."

Lu Yu's tone was calm and steady, with an undeniable air of authority, "I will personally set up the furnace to refine pills, and let them observe from the sidelines. How much they can comprehend depends on their own destiny. If Lingbao Pavilion wants to truly establish itself in Zhongzhou, it cannot rely solely on me refining pills."

Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Cai Lin's beautiful eyes. She knew that this was the long-term solution.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."

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Soon after,

On the huge plaza of Tianshantai, halfway up Tianmu Mountain.

More than twenty alchemists from the Lingbao Pavilion held their breath and focused their attention on the center of the square.

Lu Yu, dressed in a blue robe, stood calmly before a blue medicine cauldron. He did not immediately take action, but instead swept his gaze over everyone present, his clear voice reaching each person's ears:

"In the art of alchemy, the most important thing is to control the heat, followed by condensation, and finally nurturing. Today, as we refine the Breakthrough Pill, you must carefully observe my techniques for controlling the fire, purifying, and condensing the pill, as well as the subtle application of soul power."

With that, he waved his sleeve, and one by one, medicinal herbs radiating rich energy floated up.

With a flick of his fingertip, a wisp of golden flame leaped from his palm and landed inside the cauldron, instantly causing the temperature inside to rise sharply and the air to distort slightly.

"This is the first step: warming the medicine cauldron. The heat must be increased gradually, neither too hastily nor too slowly."

He explained as he manipulated the flames. The flames moved with effortless skill in his hands, precisely heating every part of the cauldron's inner walls.

Then, one by one, the medicinal herbs were placed into the cauldron in an orderly manner.

"To purify the medicinal liquid, one's soul perception must be as fine as silk threads, penetrating deep into the medicinal materials, guiding the flames to remove impurities, rather than using brutal roasting."

As he spoke, the medicinal herbs withered rapidly in the flames, turning into drops of pure medicinal liquid. The impurities were precisely removed by the flames and dissipated as blue smoke.

"The most crucial step is to harmonize the medicinal properties. It requires the use of spiritual power as a bridge to harmonize the various herbs, allowing them to complement and enhance each other..."

He calmly manipulated the flames while explaining the intricacies of the process in a clear and concise manner.

As the explanation deepened, the alchemists below watched with rapt attention, especially the two sixth-rank alchemists, who were dazzled and felt that many things that were previously obscure and difficult to understand were now suddenly clear.

Soon after, the strange phenomenon in the cauldron slowly dissipated. As the cauldron lid burst open, a Breakthrough Pill the size of a longan, radiating immense energy, shot out and landed precisely in the jade bottle that Lu Yu had prepared beforehand.

The rich aroma of herbs instantly filled the entire square, eliciting a chorus of gasps and exclamations.

After finishing the alchemy, Lu Yu's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on the most promising sixth-grade alchemist. He nodded slightly and said, "How much you can comprehend depends on your own comprehension and fortune."

Having said that, he flicked his finger, and a point of warm, flowing light shot towards the alchemist who was trembling with excitement.

"This substance is called 'Spirit-Nourishing Dust,' which is of great benefit to nourishing the soul. I bestow it upon you, hoping that you will diligently cultivate and break through to the seventh-grade alchemist realm as soon as possible."

The sixth-grade alchemist, his hands trembling, accepted the fluorescent dust. Feeling its immense allure to the soul, he was overwhelmed with excitement and bowed deeply, his voice trembling: "Thank you for your generous gift, Pavilion Master! I will study diligently and live up to your guidance and high expectations today!"

The many alchemists below couldn't help but feel immense envy and admiration upon seeing this.

"I had long heard that the Pavilion Master was a grandmaster who could refine eighth-grade pills. Today, to witness him personally refine a peak sixth-grade pill and explain it in such detail, he truly lives up to his reputation!"

"The Pavilion Master is so young, yet he not only possesses unparalleled talent in martial arts cultivation, but also has such terrifying attainments in alchemy..." "To receive personal guidance from the Pavilion Master, it would be worth dying for!"

"In the future, I will definitely serve the Pavilion Master and the Lingbao Pavilion even more diligently. If I can receive even a little guidance from the Pavilion Master, I will benefit immensely!"

The whispers were filled with an almost fanatical adoration and respect for Lu Yu.

Seeing this, Lu Yu nodded in satisfaction. While his public guidance on alchemy was certainly intended to mentor younger generations, his deeper purpose was to consolidate his own prestige and firmly unite the Lingbao Pavilion, especially these proud and arrogant alchemists.

In retrospect, the results have been remarkable.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, his voice regained its usual calm and authoritative tone as he instructed, "That concludes today's observation. Disperse and practice diligently, lest you waste this opportunity to gain insights."

He glanced at the two sixth-grade alchemists and continued, "Go and refine the pills. Remember to prioritize the 'Emperor Breaking Pill' and 'Purple Jade Barrier Breaking Pill' ordered by Fenglei Pavilion. Gather your manpower and refine them as soon as possible, and deliver them on time. This matter concerns the reputation of my Lingbao Pavilion, and there must be no mistakes."

"Yes! I will obey the Pavilion Master's orders!"

The alchemists responded in unison, then dispersed in an orderly fashion, their faces filled with excitement, eager to digest what they had learned that day and put it into practice in alchemy.

After all, being personally instructed by an eighth-grade alchemist is an incredible opportunity that they would never dare to dream of in their daily lives!

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A few days later,

In the courtyard, a streak of seven-colored light, as fast as lightning, rushed straight towards Lu Yu's face with a fierce aura.

Lu Yu seemed to be used to it, without even raising his head, and simply flicked his finger.

With a soft "bang," the seven-colored stream of light flew backward at an even faster speed, nimbly somersaulted in the air, and landed on the ground, transforming into a miniature and adorable seven-colored snake, none other than the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, Xiao Cai.

It shook its slightly dizzy little head and hissed at Lu Yu defiantly.

"It's already a peak Dou Zong level magical beast, yet it's still so mischievous."

Lu Yu chuckled and shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness and indulgence. His current strength far surpassed Xiao Cai's, so such a sneak attack was naturally useless.

Immediately, he turned his gaze to Qing Lin, who was standing quietly to the side, his aura far stronger than before, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes: "Not bad, Seven Star Dou Zong. It seems that you have not slacked off in your cultivation these days."

Qinglin's Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil was already exceptionally gifted, and with the added blessing of her natal Gu and the strange fire spiritual vein, her achievements were entirely within Lu Yu's expectations.

"It's all thanks to the young master's cultivation..."

Upon hearing this, Qinglin lowered her head slightly, her small hands nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, her voice soft yet filled with sincere gratitude.

Without Lu Yu's guidance and resources along the way, she would never have been able to reach her current level so quickly.

Looking at her obedient and timid yet surprisingly capable appearance, Lu Yu couldn't help but smile, and was about to offer a few more words of encouragement.

Suddenly, a series of hurried yet respectful footsteps came from outside the courtyard. Jin Shi, the patriarch of the Gold-Eating Rat clan, strode in, bowed respectfully to Lu Yu, and reported, "Reporting to the Pavilion Master, a guest from outside the mountain requests an audience, claiming to be from the Pill Tower."

"Dan Tower?" Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, looking slightly surprised.

He had a close relationship with the Pill Tower giant Xuan Kongzi and Elder Xuan Qing, among others. If they came, they could simply send him a message directly; there was no need for such a formal notification.

Thinking of this, he asked in a deep voice, "Do you know who the visitor is?"

Jin Shi quickly replied, "The visitor did not elaborate, but judging from their flags and clothing, they seem to be from the Bai and Qiu families, two of the five major families of Danta."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately recalled the information Elder Xuanqing had brought about the interior of the Pill Tower. A look of understanding and shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

It seems that these two families represent certain factions within the Pill Tower, rather than Xuan Kongzi's faction.

"Oh? The Bai family and the Qiu family?"

Lu Yu tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, pondered for a moment, and said, "Guests are guests, we must not neglect them. Please ask them to wait for tea in the main hall. I will be there shortly."

"Yes!" Jin Shi accepted the order and immediately turned to make arrangements.

Lu Yu then looked at Qing Lin beside him and instructed, "Senior Tian Huo is at a critical moment in his seclusion and it is inconvenient to disturb him. Go to the back mountain, find Senior Hei Qing, inform him of the situation here, and ask him to come to the council hall to oversee things for a while."

Upon hearing this, Qinglin's face tightened slightly, and she nodded seriously. Since arriving at Tianmu Mountain, Lu Yu had introduced Ziyan's identity and Hei Qing's existence to the core members of the pavilion, strictly ordering everyone not to disturb them at will in the back mountain.

She naturally knew the power of that ancient dragon, and upon receiving the order, she immediately turned around, her figure transforming into a wisp of green smoke, silently and swiftly heading towards the back mountain.

(End of this chapter)