Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master

Chapter 78 Nitani Reaction

Liu Tianlong was about to refuse, but Xiao Li was already slumped on the table. Xiao Li liked to drink, but he couldn't hold his liquor and got drunk after only a few drinks. "Brother, please accept it. You know Xiao Li's personality; he'll never ask for anything back once he's given it. Since he's going to participate in the Pill Gathering, he'll definitely need to refine more medicine and practice more."

"Let's take out the medicinal herbs from our family collection and let Xiao Li practice. They're just sitting there anyway; let him refine them into pills."

Although Liu Tianjiao usually acts like a carefree scatterbrain, he is actually very shrewd. When Xiao Li entered the inner courtyard, it was at Liu Tianlong's invitation that he joined the Liu Gang.

Liu Tianlong also frequently went outside to find medicinal herbs for Xiao Li, and every few days he would team up with Xiao Li to hunt monsters in the back mountain of the inner courtyard. The two had always had a good relationship, and whenever other students tried to cause trouble, Liu Tianlong would be the first to step in and drive them away.

After graduating and taking over as head of the family, Liu Tianlong began to overthink things, often complicating matters to an excessive degree. Sometimes, he was not as clear-headed as his younger brother, Liu Tianjiao.

Liu Tianlong: "Understood. Let's talk about it after Xiao Li sobers up. As for the Pill Gathering, I have a feeling that Xiao Li will become famous throughout the continent after this event."

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The next morning, "My head hurts so much. When did my alcohol tolerance become so low?"

Xiao Li rubbed his head and found himself lying on an exquisite bed.

Xiao Li slowly got up, pushed open the door and went outside. He took a deep breath and soon the servants of the Liu family gathered around. They came to serve Xiao Li as he washed up. They had received orders that Xiao Li was a distinguished guest of the Liu family and should not be neglected. He should be treated with the highest courtesy.

After washing up, Xiao Li went to the main hall. He wanted to refine medicine, but he didn't know if the Liu family had a suitable place for it.

In the main hall of the Liu family, an elderly man with white hair and beard sat in the main seat, with Liu Tianlong and Liu Tianjiao standing beside him.

The elder at the head of the group said, "So, this student of yours is planning to participate in this alchemy gathering? And Jiao'er wants to open the family treasure vault for him to practice on, right?"

"Hmm." Liu Tianlong and Liu Tianjiao nodded at the same time. Sitting in front of them was the strongest person in the Liu family, the Liu family patriarch, a six-star Dou Zong, and also the two brothers' grandfather.

After pondering for a moment, the Liu family patriarch nodded: "Jiao'er did the right thing this time. A seventh-grade alchemist, and so young at that, our Liu family has no reason not to help him out."

I'll leave this to you guys. You're classmates, so it'll be easier for you to get along. This old man won't get involved.

Sigh~ A seventh-grade alchemist, someone even the Burning Flame Valley would treat with respect, he's so young, he'll surely become an eighth-grade alchemist in the future, is this what a genius is?

By the way, gather the ingredients for the Zongyuan Pill, prepare three sets, no, five sets, and ask this young friend to help refine one Zongyuan Pill.

"No need for trouble, I have Zongyuan Pills here. Since they are elders of the Heavenly Dragon and Heavenly Flood Dragon, it's just one Zongyuan Pill anyway." Xiao Li walked in, having just overheard some conversation.

"Xiao Li".

"Xiao Li".

The patriarch of the Liu family stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xiao Li, and said, "Hehe, Master Xiao Li, I am Liu Kunsheng. You may call me Old Liu or Elder Liu."

Although Xiao Li is young and his cultivation level is only five-star Dou Huang, he is already a seventh-grade alchemist, which is enough for all Dou Zong powerhouses to treat him with respect.

"Elder Liu, you're too kind. I was just a bit lucky. I wanted to ask if there's a suitable place for alchemy? I'd like to practice my skills."

Xiao Li came here to refine medicine, since the Pill Gathering was approaching and he wanted to refine more pills to improve his skills.

"Yes, yes, Master, come with me. Tianlong, Tianjiao, go and prepare the necessary items." Liu Kunsheng led Xiao Li to a secluded place, which was originally his place for secluded cultivation, and then lent it to Xiao Li for alchemy.

"Thank you. Elder Liu, please don't address me as Master. You are the elder of Tianlong and Tianjiao. Just call me by my name." Xiao Li smiled.

"Alright, then I'll take your liberty." Liu Kunsheng had met many alchemists, and many of them liked to look down on people. This was the first time he had met such an easy-going seventh-grade alchemist.

Xiao Li placed a jade bottle into Liu Kunsheng's hand: "Elder Liu, this is the Zongyuan Pill. I have troubled you a lot these past few days and have also wasted so many years of your Liu family's collection. This is just a small token of my gratitude."

Liu Kunsheng wanted to refuse, but he had no reason to refuse; Zongyuan Dan was simply too tempting for him.

Liu Kunsheng took a deep breath: "Young friend Xiao Li, if you ever encounter any problems in the future, feel free to come to me. I will risk my life to help you!"

Xiao Li: "Then thank you very much, Elder Liu."

Suddenly remembering something, Liu Kunsheng asked, "Young friend, would you like me to help you deal with the Pill Lightning? It's not easy to withstand."

Xiao Li shook his head: "No need, I have a way to resist the pill lightning. Thank you for your kindness, Elder Liu."

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What followed was Xiao Li's immersive alchemy session.

The city of Tianhuang hadn't seen any pill lightning for a long time, causing families large and small to search for this mysterious seventh-grade alchemist, until they discovered that the pill lightning was gathering at the Liu family's residence.

The Cheng family thought, "Damn it! How could the Liu family allow a seventh-grade alchemist to stay there refining pills! If the Liu family rises to prominence, wouldn't my Cheng family be..."

The current head of the Cheng family slammed his hand on the table, tearing it to pieces. As mortal enemies, the Cheng family naturally did not want the Liu family to surpass them.

"Patriarch, a seventh-grade alchemist is always focused on the cauldron when refining pills, so why don't we..."

"Watch your words! This is the Central Region. To plot against a seventh-grade alchemist in Tianhuang City—are you trying to bring ruin upon the Cheng family?"

"What should we do then?"

The head of the Cheng family sighed, "Let's wait and see. First, let's find out who that seventh-grade alchemist is."

Information about a seventh-grade alchemist began to circulate among the many families in Tianhuang City, but few knew much about him. The Liu family strictly controlled information about Xiao Li.

All that Tianhuang City knew was that the Liu family had a seventh-grade alchemist, but they didn't even know if he was male or female.

Soon the news of Tianhuang City spread and circulated in several surrounding cities.

In the Blazing Fire Mountains and the Burning Flame Valley, a voice exclaimed, "What? A seventh-grade alchemist has appeared in Tianhuang City? Judging from the power of his alchemy lightning, he seems to be refining a mid-grade seventh-grade pill?"

A thin, red-haired old man dressed in red linen clothes asked in confusion.

This man is Tang Zhen, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley! A four-star Dou Zun!

"Valley Master, it's absolutely true. I personally went to see it, and the power of its Dan Lei is indeed at the mid-level of the seventh rank!" a Dou Zong elder reported.

"In that case, I must go and see him. Such a person should not be unknown. Moreover, with the Pill Gathering approaching, this person may want to participate in the Pill Gathering," Tang Zhen said, stroking his beard.

"Very likely, Valley Master, shall we go and take a look?" the Second Elder said.

"Um."

The Tianyin Mountains are a verdant landscape, teeming with life, and the occasional soothing music adds to the charm and beauty of the place.

On this vibrant land, the headquarters of Otogaku, one of the three valleys, is located.

"Reporting to Valley Master, in Tianhuang City within the territory of Burning Flame Valley, there is a manifestation of pill lightning, which appears to be a mid-level seventh-grade alchemist refining pills," a woman in a light purple dress said, bowing to the figure behind the screen.

"Understood." A pleasant and melodious voice came from behind.