Chapter 214 Alchemy
The next day.

On a hill behind the inner courtyard, three figures stood facing each other.

"Xun'er, these are the three puppets we agreed on before, one four-star Dou Zong-level puppet, and two Dou Huang-level puppets. These three puppets only need to be branded with souls, and then they can be controlled at will."

"Junior sister can check it out to see if it meets your expectations."

As he spoke, Lin Yuan flicked his fingers and three puppets flashed out from the ring, standing between the two of them, releasing three fierce and bloodthirsty auras.

Seeing this, Ling Ying, who was guarding nearby, felt a little depressed. Each of these three puppets was as powerful as him!

Gu Xun'er nodded calmly, and after closing her eyes and sensing for a moment, her pretty face blossomed like a green lotus, "Thank you, Senior Lin Yuan. The things we are trading are on the way and will arrive soon."

"Very good!" Lin Yuan nodded and said with a smile: "Then these puppets, junior sister, take them first!"

"Aren't you going to wait for my things to arrive before handing over the money and the goods? Aren't you worried that something might happen on my side?" Gu Xun'er said lightly.

"Just consider it as my sincerity and kindness." Lin Yuan waved his hand casually, saying playfully, "I know very well the identity of Junior Sister Xun'er, and I won't let her down on such a small matter. Those three things are not valuable to you."

"Your clansmen are coming soon, so you should let Brother Xiao get familiar with this puppet as soon as possible!"

"After all, I know something about the traditions of the ancient clan. Your relationship with Brother Xiao should arouse their hostility. Just in case, it is better to make some preparations in advance."

Gu Xun'er's eyes became more serious when she heard this.

As Lin Yuan said, after she "subsidized" Xiao Yan and the Xiao family several times, some people in the clan, especially some young people, felt towards Xiao Yan and the Xiao family...

Since it was a few young people who came to deliver the gifts this time, she guessed what some people in the tribe were thinking.

Although Gu Xun'er was of noble status, her strength was too weak after all. Facing those young and vigorous clansmen with strong cultivation, her deterrent power was ultimately limited, and she could not guarantee that they would not take any extreme actions.

In this situation, with a Dou Zong-level puppet protecting him, Xiao Yan would not encounter any accidents.

As for Yao Lao, it is not appropriate for him to be exposed to the sight of some people in the clan.

After all, as one of the eight ancient tribes, many people in the Ancient Tribe had close personal relationships with some people in the Medicine Tribe, and the grudges between Yao Lao and some people in the Medicine Tribe...

The news about Yao Lao has been blocked by Gu Xun'er, and currently only she and her confidant Ling Ying know about it in the Gu clan.

After a short silence, Gu Xun'er lowered her proud head slightly and thanked in a deep voice: "Thank you, Senior Lin Yuan. I would be honored to refuse."

As she spoke, she put away the three puppets.

"It's just a small matter, no need to be so polite!" Lin Yuan waved his hand casually, and said meaningfully: "I hope that this mutually beneficial and win-win 'friendship' between you and me can last for a long time. Goodbye, Xun'er!"

After saying that, faint ripples appeared in the space, and Lin Yuan's figure mysteriously disappeared in front of Gu Xun'er.

Watching Lin Yuan's afterimage gradually dissipate, Gu Xun'er's eyes flashed with deep thought, and she murmured: "Lin Yuan, Dou Zonghe, seventh-grade alchemist...?"

Ling Ying at the side pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Miss, the Black Annihilation Army will arrive in about half a month. This time the battle is not small. It seems that they have made up their mind to bring you back to the tribe."

After a pause, he continued, "There is also the matter of the ancient jade. There might be..."

Hearing this, Gu Xun'er pressed her forehead and said helplessly: "The ancient jade... should have fallen into the hands of the Soul Clan. Tell them not to disturb the Xiao family."
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In the next five days, Lin Yuan did not immediately start refining the elixir.

The Zunshi Pill, Zongyuan Pill, and Huaxing Pill he wanted to refine were not ordinary seventh-grade pills, but pills that ranked at the top of the difficulty list among the seventh-grade pills. Every seventh-grade medicinal material was precious, and if possible, Lin Yuan didn't want to waste it.

If a workman wants to be good, he must first sharpen his weapon.

During these five days, Lin Yuan adjusted his condition to the best while completing the practice of the Five Wheels of Fire Separation Method.

After mastering the Five-Wheeled Fire Separation Technique, not only did his control over flames rise to a higher level, but his control over his own fighting spirit and soul power also rose to a higher level.

"it's time!"

Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes. His usually dark eyes were now unusually bright and clear.

He put away the seal of the Heavenly Heart Soul Art in his hand, slowly stood up, and took a step forward. Suddenly, a circle of subtle ripples appeared in the space, and his figure trembled slightly, then strangely disappeared on the bluestone platform on the mountain peak.

There was a slight rumble of thunder, and a blurry shadow flashed towards the center of the inner courtyard at a speed almost like teleportation.

In the center of the inner courtyard, there is a towering stone staircase, at the end of which is a small platform with an area of ​​about ten feet. This is the highest place in the inner courtyard, and it is also the place where Mang Tianchi practiced when he was in the inner courtyard.

At a certain moment, a faint thunder sounded, and Lin Yuan's figure gently landed on the stone platform.

Looking around, the entire inner courtyard scenery is in sight.

After sensing the surroundings of the stone platform, Lin Yuan nodded with satisfaction: "What a hidden and ingenious space formation, it is worthy of being used by a Dou Zun-level dean. Both the energy concentration and safety are excellent!"

In order to maximize the success rate of alchemy, Su Qian specially opened this place temporarily and let Lin Yuan use it freely.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and as he flipped his hand, the scarlet Ten Thousand Beasts Cauldron appeared with a bang, and landed on the stone platform with a "clang" sound.

"Let's start with the Zunshi Pill..."

After deciding which elixir to use to start his seventh-grade journey, Lin Yuan waved his sleeves lightly, and herbs flew out from the storage ring one by one.

Ninety-nine kinds of medicinal herbs, wrapped in the fighting spirit, were suspended in the air outside the stone platform. They were like balls of light emitting green light, surrounding Lin Yuan's body, like a small star cluster, quite gorgeous.

Lin Yuan did not try to hide his movements and aura, so he was soon discovered by everyone.

From all over the inner courtyard, figures quickly flew out and flew towards the stone platform. Finally, they stopped a hundred meters away, looking at Lin Yuan on the stone platform from afar.

At the same time, the space rippled, and Xiao Yixiang, Su Qian and Elder Huo came one after another and stood not far from the stone platform.

Upon seeing this, the elders around hurriedly bowed their heads in greeting.

Su Qian waved his hand casually and said calmly: "No need to be polite, don't disturb Lin Yuan's alchemy."

Elder Huo on the side looked at Lin Yuan steadily, his eyes filled with excitement. Lin Yuan's path to becoming an alchemist was initiated by him personally. Although they were not master and disciple in name, they were in fact master and disciple.

He was very familiar with Lin Yuan's temperament, a typical person who would plan before taking action.

Therefore, even if it was a peak seventh-grade elixir, when Lin Yuan was about to take action, it also meant that he had a chance of winning, and Elder Huo was full of confidence in this.

Now, Lin Yuan is going to open up a new peak in the history of Canaan Alchemy Department, and Elder Huo can hardly suppress his excitement.

The Little Medical Fairy did not say anything, but focused her gray-purple eyes on Lin Yuan.

The sudden appearance of many inner court elders in the sky naturally caused a commotion among the students. Everyone followed the elders' gaze and saw the graceful young man on the stone platform.

"Lin Yuan, that must be Lin Yuan... the former number one genius in the outer courtyard."

More than three years have passed since Lin Yuan entered the inner courtyard. Many people who knew him in the outer courtyard have gradually entered the inner courtyard.

"Genius? Are these two words enough to describe our brother Lin Yuan? At least add the word 'unparalleled' in front of my name. You ignorant fellow, do you know what our brother Lin Yuan's cultivation level is?"

"Lin Yuan, there are rumors that he has grown old a long time ago, so he must have reached the level of Dou Wang." "Dou Wang? I heard that he is a Dou Huang and a high-level alchemist..."

"Dou Huang, how is it possible for such a young Dou Huang to become one? It's impossible for him to be so fast since he started practicing since his mother's womb..."

"Why is Senior Lin Yuan there?"

"Combining the gossip I got and the herbs next to him, I guess he is going to refine some high-level elixir? But what kind of elixir needs so many herbs..."

"I'm confused. Are the Lin Yuan on the stone platform, the number one genius in the outer courtyard, and the Lin Yuan that the old demon found a few months ago the same person?"

"You ask me, who should I ask? But I can be sure that he is Senior Lin Yuan, the number one genius in the External Academy."

"Senior Lin Yuan seems to be much more handsome than Senior Lin Xiuya. He should be the most handsome man in our Canaan College..."

The whispers of many students spread in the inner courtyard like a wave.

Following this wave, more and more students walked out from various parts of the academy, raised their heads, and looked at the young man on the stone platform above the sky.

Looking at this person who was close to being a "college ghost story", the students had different expressions, some were puzzled, some were in awe, some were in worship...

And the most common thing is unfamiliarity.

But this is not surprising. After Lin Yuan entered the inner courtyard, he directly served as an elder and rarely appeared in front of the students.
Later, after he became a candidate for the Grand Elder, the higher-ups blocked his information in order to protect him.

Up to now, even most of the elders are not very clear about Lin Yuan’s relevant information, let alone the students in the inner courtyard.

Until this time, Su Qian believed that Lin Yuan had grown up and had passed the stage of "the tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind". He began to release various messages from the latter to establish the necessary prestige for himself in the inner courtyard.

However, Lin Yuan's growth rate in these four years was somewhat abnormally fast.

In this situation, even with Su Qian releasing various information, it was difficult for people to connect Lin Yuan from different periods together, and many people thought that they were people with the same name.

After all, a great fighting master, a fighting king, and a strong man who can rival the old demon of the earth, these three people are indeed difficult to connect together.

"It's so noisy here, won't it disturb him from refining the elixir?" Looking at the noise below, the Little Medical Fairy frowned slightly.

"Haha, Little Medical Fairy, don't worry!" Su Qian waved his hand and explained with a smile: "That stone platform is the training ground of the dean. There is a space formation set up by him around it, which can isolate all external interference."

"Young man Lin has been keeping to himself for the past few years. It's time for everyone to get to know the future great elder."

Hearing this, the Little Medical Fairy nodded and paid some attention to the surroundings.

Panmen station.

Xiao Yan, who had already broken through to the five-star Dou Ling, now stood side by side with Gu Xun'er, looking at Lin Yuan on the stone platform from afar.

At this time, Yao Lao floated out of the Bone Inflammation Ring, looked at Lin Yuan on the stone platform from afar, and murmured: "Ninety-nine kinds of medicinal materials, it seems that he is going to refine the Supreme Beginning Pill. If he can refine it successfully, then refining the Growing Bone and Melting Blood Pill will not be a problem."

"Lin boy, let me see your true strength in alchemy!"

"Zunshi Pill... a seventh-grade top-level pill?"

Xiao Yan muttered, his pride from refining a fifth-grade elixir the day before dissipated, and his heart became more serious: "This opponent is really not on the same level as the previous one! Fortunately, the teacher will teach me the soul training method after I advance to the sixth grade."

"Now I am at the fifth rank and he is at the seventh rank. There are still seven years until the next Alchemy Conference. I should have a chance to catch up with him."

Although he felt a little anxious, Xiao Yan's confidence was quickly boosted when he thought of the support that Yao Lao could provide.

Gu Xun'er's face was calm, but a hint of struggle flashed in her eyes from time to time when she looked at Lin Yuan.

Everyone had different thoughts, but they could no longer influence Lin Yuan.

On the stone platform, Lin Yuan took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes and cleared his mind. The detailed steps for refining the Zunshi Pill slowly flowed through his mind.

About a quarter of an hour later, Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as deep as a pool.

Suddenly, a green light flashed in his deep eyes, and the Green Lotus Core Fire suddenly rose up. With a flick of his finger, the green flame drew a beautiful trajectory, fell into the medicine cauldron, and immediately exploded.

A blazing green fire surged and rolled inside the medicine cauldron.

The scorching temperature was released, making the surrounding world gradually feel hotter.

"The heat is almost done!"

Sensing the temperature inside the medicine cauldron, Lin Yuan nodded slightly. With a wave of his sleeves, a strong wind rushed out, drawing the Yuanling branch, one of the five main ingredients of the Zunshi Pill, and more than ten auxiliary medicines into the Ten Thousand Beasts Cauldron.

As the mind moved, an extremely powerful spiritual force suddenly poured out.

"This... is such a powerful soul force."

Elder Huo was startled and looked at Lin Yuan with lingering fear. At that moment, he even had the urge to kneel down and surrender. "Little Lin, how far has his soul cultivation progressed now?"

Compared with ordinary cultivators, Elder Fire, who possesses a strong soul perception ability, can better appreciate Lin Yuan's powerful soul at this moment.

Compared with it, his own sixth-grade alchemist soul is like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

Without paying attention to what everyone was thinking, Lin Yuan's mind moved, and dozens of green fire dragons leaped up from the scorching sea of ​​fire in the Ten Thousand Beasts Cauldron. The dragon's mouth opened wide, swallowing all the medicinal herbs one by one.

He formed a mysterious seal with his hands, and dozens of fire dragons crossed and gathered together.

"Condensation——"

With a light shout, the green fire ball formed by many fire dragons twisted and deformed, and a green fire lotus containing dozens of 'lotus seeds' condensed out.

If you look closely, you will find that each "lotus seed" is actually wrapped with a medicinal ingredient, and there is a set of tiny connecting channels between each lotus seed and the central lotus seed wrapped with the Yuanling branch.

Under the high-temperature refining, the essence of the auxiliary materials is quickly extracted and then flows into the main medicinal element.

Under the nourishment of more than ten kinds of auxiliary medicinal essences, the Yuanling branch quickly became as clear as jade, and then under the extraction of the Qinglian Earth Core Fire, a drop of emerald green medicinal liquid essence was extracted.

One of the difficulties in refining the Zunshi Pill is that it tests one's soul strength and control over fire.

The five main ingredients of Zunshidan need to be extracted together with the auxiliary ingredients at the same time during the extraction step, so as to neutralize the conflicting components in advance.

At the same time, the temperature of various medicinal materials with different medicinal properties is precisely and minutely controlled to extract and neutralize them. This operation is extremely strict in terms of both the soul power requirements and the flame control requirements.

However, these no longer posed any obstacles to Lin Yuan, who was at the half-step spiritual realm.

As Lin Yuan completely entered the state of refining medicine, the seals on his hands fluttered, various spells flashed dazzlingly, and his soul power surged from time to time. The medicinal materials sometimes turned into powder and sometimes into liquid medicine. It was extremely complicated.

Everyone just watched from the sidelines, feeling dizzy and confused.

During these tedious operations, the refining of Zunshi Dan was progressing rapidly step by step.

(End of this chapter)