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Chapter 238 Leng Ran's Trepidation

"A top-grade Strength-Extending Pill..."

Xu Ning looked at the gray pill in his hand and showed a satisfied expression.

For Xu Ning, refining a high-quality Strength Pill in one go was no easy feat; luck played a significant role.

"This Xu Ning, what he refined wasn't the Moon Essence Pill..."

Pei Xuewen and the other disciples turned their gazes toward them.

"Can these limited-edition medicinal herbs be used to refine pills of this quality?"

A look of surprise appeared in everyone's eyes.

In their understanding, no elixir selected from these thirty medicinal herbs could be of this quality.

"It's a type of elixir we didn't know about..."

Pei Xuewen and others' understanding of Xu Ning was refreshed once again.

Although they didn't know the effects of the pill, the fact that Xu Ning could refine a pill they didn't even know about already showed that Xu Ning's knowledge of alchemy had surpassed theirs.

"Just who is this Xu Ning?"

Pei Xuewen thought to herself, "Given the background he's displayed, he must have a master alchemist behind him. Why would he need to come and become his disciple...?"

On the other side, Gao Zhice had completely adjusted and was immersed in the process of refining pills, unaware that Xu Ning had already refined the Strength Extreme Pill.

Bang.

Gao Zhice finally succeeded in refining the Moon Essence Pill.

"It's top-quality!"

Gao Zhice felt a sense of relief.

For him, refining a top-grade Moon Essence Pill was already an extraordinary achievement.

"I wonder if Xu Ning has managed to refine the Moon Essence Pill yet..."

Gao Zhice glanced sideways at Xu Ning.

"That is..."

Gao Zhice noticed a gray pill on Xu Ning's table.

"It's not the Moon Essence Pill!"

Gao Zhice's eyes twitched: "It's a pill I don't know about..."

"Where is this person from? And why are they concocting pills I don't even recognize?"

Gao Zhice felt that Xu Ning was an extremely mysterious person.

They appeared out of nowhere and possessed extraordinary skills, making them difficult to fathom.

Gao Zhice turned his head away, feeling somewhat agitated.

Gao Zhice has always been regarded as one of the top figures among the younger generation of alchemists in Guqing Prefecture, and he has always been very confident in his abilities.

It wasn't until he met Xu Ning today that he felt a sense of powerlessness.

Afterwards, Pei Xuewen and the others, just like before, did not wait for the assessment to be completely over before coming to Gao Zhice's side.

"Yuehua Dan, top grade."

Pei Xuewen first inspected the pills refined by Gao Zhice.

"Excellent. Just wait to see your master. It should be a foregone conclusion that you will be chosen as a true disciple."

Pei Xuewen's words confirmed Gao Zhice's status as a disciple.

Upon hearing this, Gao Zhice whispered his thanks, but his expression did not show much excitement.

Then, Pei Xuewen walked over to Xu Ning.

"What kind of pill did you concoct? Why haven't I seen it before?"

Pei Xuewen held the Power Pill in her hand and examined it repeatedly.

Although she didn't know what kind of pill it was, judging from its appearance alone, Pei Xuewen knew that it was of superior quality.

"This is the Power Elixir."

Xu Ning explained, "By consuming this pill, one can maintain peak condition for three days and three nights in combat without fatigue or the need for adjustment or recovery, ensuring sustained combat at peak condition."

After a pause, Xu Ning added, "It can also be effective against Grandmasters at the initial stage of the Dao Realm."

"A three-day, three-night extreme condition? And it's even effective against Dao Realm Grandmasters?"

Pei Xuewen seemed somewhat skeptical.

Whether they are mortal martial artists, illusory martial masters, or Dao masters, no one can maintain their limit for long. At most, they can only last for half an hour before they enter a state of exhaustion and decline.

Even though this is on the mainland of Wansheng Prefecture, where the spiritual energy is extremely rich, it is impossible not to need adjustment and recovery.

"You're talking nonsense."

Behind Pei Xuewen, some of her true disciples felt that Xu Ning was talking nonsense.

Xu Ning didn't argue, and added, "I didn't exaggerate the effects, but you have to bear the backlash."

"What backlash?"

Pei Xuewen pressed for more details.

He died from exhaustion.

Xu Ning said.

"..."

Pei Xuewen pursed her lips: "I cannot determine the quality of your Strength-Extending Pill. I need to take it to my master so that she can make the judgment."

"Can."

Xu Ning nodded.

Afterwards, Pei Xuewen left and walked deeper into the bamboo forest.

……

Pei Xuewen reached the deepest part of the bamboo forest.

This is a bamboo-built complex, covering an extremely large area, resembling a small sect.

Pei Xuewen entered a bamboo house.

Inside the room was a woman who looked to be around thirty years old, sitting cross-legged and meditating.

Although he looked young, sitting there gave off a sense of vicissitude.

"What, are the selections for the registered disciples finished?"

The woman opened her eyes and looked at Pei Xuewen.

"Master..."

The person in front of Pei Xuewen was none other than Leng Ran, whom Xu Ning was looking for.

"Soon..."

Pei Xuewen said, "However, in the second assessment, someone refined a pill that we have never seen before. We cannot determine its level and efficacy, so we can only show it to you first."

"Oh?"

Leng Ran seemed very interested in this.

"There are even elixirs you don't know about?"

Leng Ran knew his disciples' alchemy skills well. If none of them had heard of this pill, it meant that it was extremely obscure.

"What kind of pill? Let me see it."

Leng Ran was quite interested.

"Master, please look, this is the pill."

As she spoke, Pei Xuewen handed the gray Power Pill to Leng Ran.

Leng Ran took it and examined it closely.

At first glance, she seemed relaxed, but soon her expression turned serious.

"Did that person say what kind of elixir it is, and what its effects are?"

Leng Ran frowned.

Seeing Leng Ran's solemn expression, Pei Xuewen dared not be negligent and quickly said, "That person said this pill is called the Strength Exhaustion Pill. After swallowing it, it can keep a master at the initial stage of the Dao Realm in a state of extreme condition for three days and three nights. However, after the extreme condition is over, he will suffer a backlash and die suddenly."

"Power-Extreme Pill?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Ran's expression became complex: "It truly is the Ultimate Strength Pill..."

"Summon that man; I want to see him in person."

Leng Ran suddenly said.

Pei Xuewen had no idea that Leng Ran would behave this way.

Upon learning that the pill was the Power Extreme Pill, Leng Ran seemed to be facing a formidable enemy, and even showed a hint of tension.

"Yes."

Pei Xuewen's heart skipped a beat when she saw Leng Ran's reaction.

Pei Xuewen accepted the order and left, and Leng Ran's gaze instantly turned sharp.

"The Power-Extreme Pill... Isn't this the pill developed by the Demon Lord of the Pill Sea...? Anyone who knows about this pill and can refine it must be connected to the Demon Lord of the Pill Sea!"

Leng Ran was extremely wary: "Dan Hai Demon Lord, this person is both righteous and evil, difficult to fathom. What exactly does his people mean by coming here...?"

Inside the room, Leng Ran fell into deep thought.

"Just who is this Xu Ning...?"

Pei Xuewen quickly returned to the assessment site.

"Xu Ning, my master wants you to go see her."

Pei Xuewen returned without delay.

"Does Master want to see him in person?"

The other disciples were also taken aback.

Gao Zhice hadn't expected this either.

"Hurry up and go."

Pei Xuewen urged him on.

"it is good."

This was also unexpected by Xu Ning himself.

"It seems that the Power Extreme Pill of the Demon Lord of the Pill Sea is quite extraordinary, even alarming a Grand Alchemist of Leng Ran's caliber..."

However, Xu Ning also felt that this was a good thing.

At least I can see Leng Ran privately beforehand.

Subsequently, under the watchful eyes of the disciples and those being tested, Xu Ning was brought before Leng Ran by Pei Xuewen.

"This is Leng Ranyao, whom Senior Wanye asked me to find..."

When Xu Ning saw Leng Ran, he found that Leng Ran was staring at him with great vigilance.

"Xuewen, you may leave."

Leng Ran said to Pei Xuewen.

Pei Xuewen glanced at Xu Ning secretly, then replied, "Yes."

Then, Pei Xuewen left, leaving only Leng Ran and Xu Ning in the room.

"Greetings, Senior Leng."

Xu Ning bowed.

Leng Ran asked expressionlessly, "What's your name?"

"Xu Ning."

Xu Ning was trying to figure out how to bring up the matter of rebuilding the Yanlu Sect when he sensed Leng Ran's hostility towards him.

"Let's cut to the chase. Tell me, what's your relationship with the Demon Lord Danhai?"

Leng Ran cut to the chase: "That Power Extreme Pill was the first Dao Realm pill created by the Danhai Demon Lord shortly after he entered the Dao Realm. The fact that you were able to refine it means that you definitely have a connection with the Danhai Demon Lord, and it is very likely that you are a member of the Danhai Demon Sect. What brings you to our Bamboo Grove?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning immediately realized what was happening.

It turns out that Leng Ran had mistakenly thought she was a member of the Danhai Demon Sect.

"The Demon Lord of Danhai seems to wield considerable power in Wansheng Prefecture... Even a renowned Dao Realm alchemist like Leng Ran is so wary of him..."

Xu Ning didn't know much about the Danhai Demon Lord before. He only learned from Wan Ye that the Danhai Demon Sect was a top-tier non-official sect in Wansheng Prefecture. Some people in the imperial court, and even princes and dukes, had private relationships with it.

Furthermore, he acts with extreme arrogance and is among the most powerful figures in Wansheng Prefecture.

"Senior Leng Ran, you've misunderstood."

Xu Ning quickly explained, "I am not a member of the Danhai Demonic Sect; I have only studied the Danhai Elixir Scripture."

"You've studied the Dan Hai Dan Jing?!"

Leng Ran's expression turned cold again: "The Danhai Danjing is the most core Dao Realm alchemy technique of the Danhai Demon Lord. If you weren't a core disciple of the Danhai Demon Sect, why would the Danhai Demon Lord have taught it to you?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning realized that he couldn't explain himself clearly.

Even if I answered truthfully, Leng Ran probably wouldn't believe me.

Having no other choice, Xu Ning directly revealed his identity.

"Senior Leng Ran, look at this."

In Xu Ning's hand appeared the sect token given to him by Wan Ye.

"Sect Token?"

Leng Ran asked, "What? What do you mean by this?"

"This is the sect token of the Yanlu Sect."

Xu Ning handed it over.

"The sect token of the Yanlu Sect?"

Leng Ran quickly took it and examined the back of the sect token.

Leng Ran quickly confirmed the authenticity of the sect token.