Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14968 The Pharmacist's Hammer

Ling Xiao turned his head and saw a floating island not far away, on which was a sect called the Alchemy Sect.

This Alchemy Sect is the largest alchemy sect in the Chaotic Martial World.

It is said that the Alchemy Sect has the most complete collection of pill formulas and medicine recipes in the Chaotic Martial World, and 70% of the pills in the Chaotic Martial World come from here.

There are even rumors that the sect leader of the Alchemy Sect, Pharmacist Zun, can concoct miraculous pills that can bring people back to life.

Although his martial arts skills may not be as good as the eight strongest, his fame and status are in no way inferior to them.

There's no way around it; martial artists have to take pills. Although the Alchemy Sect isn't large, its status is extremely high.

Although Ling Xiao really wanted to go in and take a look, he decided to skip it this time. He needed to get to Tianlong Kingdom and couldn't waste time here, lest things get complicated.

However, just as he was about to leave, a figure suddenly appeared and blocked his way.

"Greetings, Senior Pharmacist!"

Ling Xiao recognized the man; he was the sect leader of the Alchemy Sect.

The apothecary's attire was hardly that of a sect leader. He was short, had been a heavy drinker for years, and his clothes were filthy. His hair was a mess, like a bird's nest, clearly indicating that he hadn't groomed himself in many years.

"Young friend Lingxiao, we meet again!"

The last time Yaoshi Zun met Ling Xiao was at the Holy Rune Academy, when Ling Xiao successfully refined a seven-star high-grade Holy Rune Stone, and Yaoshi Zun went to congratulate him.

The Holy Rune Academy holds a higher position in the chaotic martial arts world than the Alchemy Sect, after all, Shi Wenlong, one of the eight strongest individuals, is a graduate of the Holy Rune Academy.

"Senior, you are still as elegant as ever. I hope you can do me a favor this time as I am passing through your sect."

The pharmacist laughed and said, "Haha, young friend, you're too kind. I'm not here to block your way, but rather to ask you some questions."

"Please speak freely, senior."

Although he was in a hurry to get on his way, he couldn't be too disrespectful to the sect leader who had come in person.

The pharmacist rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "I recently heard about a strange thing that's been bothering me, so I've been waiting here for you to verify it!"

"what's up?"

"I've heard that the pills you casually refine are even better than those refined by the elders of my Pill Refining Sect! Not only are you fast, but your methods are also unique, and the pills you refine are of the highest quality!"

When Pharmacist Zun asked this question, he was clearly expectant and curious.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao was stunned for a moment, then realized that it must have been Yao Tianji or Jiang Chuan who had spread the word about the pills he had casually refined at the Holy Rune Academy.

Jiang Chuan had complained about the pills from the Alchemy Sect, saying that the refining speed was too slow and the effects of the pills were not very good, and asked him for help.

Without much thought, he casually refined some. Who would have thought that old fellow Jiang Chuan would actually use them to brag to the sect leader of the Alchemy Sect?

"When that old man Jiang Chuan was bragging to me, I didn't believe him at first. The art of alchemy requires years of hard work and dedication. Without decades of immersion and research, you can't even get close to the basics."

"You're such a young boy, you have to focus on cultivation and study sacred runes, where would you find the extra time to ponder alchemy?"

"But I have a problem: I must see and hear for myself anything I don't believe, otherwise I can't sleep or eat in peace!"

"Since you happen to be passing by the Alchemy Sect today, if possible, could you please enlighten this old man? Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep well tonight!"

Yakushi-kun finally revealed the purpose of his trip.

Ling Xiao smiled wryly, "Jiang Chuan, Jiang Chuan, why do you always cause trouble for your junior master?"

Helpless, he looked at the pharmacist and said, "I don't know how you plan to verify this, senior. Although I have urgent business to attend to, since you've brought it up, I can demonstrate it, but I don't know how."

The pharmacist was clearly very happy and casually took out a pill furnace from his storage ring.

The patterns on this alchemy furnace are exquisite; it's clearly not an ordinary item.

"I won't take advantage of you. This 'Azure Pattern Furnace' is a top-grade treasure furnace from my Alchemy Sect, and I'll lend it to you for the time being. I'll also provide the medicinal materials needed for alchemy, so you won't have to pay a single penny. Just make one batch, you don't need to make any high-grade pills, just make the ones you're best at, and let me see if the rumors are true!"

Ling Xiao casually took the alchemy furnace and nodded: "Alright, this is simple. Then I'll make a fool of myself. Senior, please give me some pointers and see if there's anything I've done wrong."

"Haha, you are quite modest, young friend. To be honest, I basically believe the rumors, but I feel a little regretful if I don't see it with my own eyes. Just relax and refine it, let me feast my eyes on it, and I will certainly not let you suffer any loss."

"Alright! Then senior, please watch carefully! My refining method is a bit special!"

After saying this, Ling Xiao raised his hand and waved it, and the alchemy furnace flew into the air.

Then it hovered about three feet above the ground.

Ling Xiao did not rush to start refining pills. Instead, he thought about what he should refine that could be completed quickly and also demonstrate his skill.

Finally, he thought of the most common Rejuvenation Pill in the Chaotic Martial World.

This elixir can restore a martial artist's divine power. Although its grade is not high, it is not so easy to refine it perfectly.

After all, the more basic the elixir, the less expensive the ingredients are needed; what matters most is the technique and skill.

Just like a chef, a simple plate of fried rice can reveal a chef's skill.

Some alchemists can refine high-level pills using expensive medicinal materials, but they cannot perfect the Rejuvenation Pill.

Because the difficulty level is on a completely different level.

"Rejuvenation Pill? You've got a good eye for this. It's easy to make and has a high success rate, but it's very difficult to make it to a high standard. It's what they call easy to learn but extremely difficult to master. You're just showing off to me."

The pharmacist was somewhat surprised to see that Ling Xiao had chosen the Rejuvenation Pill. Deliberately choosing this opportunity, a pill that every alchemist would refine, was clearly a way to demonstrate his strength.

While selecting medicinal herbs, Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Senior went to great lengths to stop me from seeing my skills, so naturally I will show you the real skills, not just fool you, right? Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of your time?"

The pharmacist laughed loudly: "Hahaha, young friend, you are truly thoughtful. Let's begin quickly and let this old man see for himself whether the legendary alchemy prodigy is real."

In fact, he had seen the pills that Ling Xiao had refined before, and from those pills, he could see how terrifying Ling Xiao's skills in alchemy were.

But he still couldn't believe that the pill was made by Ling Xiao.

A person who can refine both high-grade seven-star sacred rune stones and such top-quality pills—is this even human? (End of Chapter)