Chapter 1182: Exploring the Way of Elixirs (Late Night)

After thinking for a moment, he opened the stone door.

His pupils contracted as he saw an old woman with a divine halo behind her head standing outside the door.

He looked astonished.

Where did yet another Venerable come from?

However, the old woman was even more surprised than he was, gazing at Jiang Fan with a shocked expression.

“Are you the one refining elixirs?”

A five-star Soul Master so young?

That’s unbelievable, isn’t it?

Even Danzhou doesn't have such a prodigious alchemist.

To be a five-star Soul Master at such a young age, becoming a six-star Soul Master in the future is an absolute certainty! Moreover, if he has good fortune, he might even become a top-tier seven-star Soul Master in the Central Plains!

Her two disciples were also stunned, looking at Jiang Fan with disbelief.

The senior master their teacher spoke of, who was destined to become a six-star Soul Master, was actually a young man even younger than them?

This shattered the pride of these Danzhou Soul Master prodigies.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Fan decided not to overly conceal his identity as a Soul Master as he had before. With his current strength, his identity as a five-star Soul Master wouldn't necessarily attract significant danger.

“Yes, that would be me, junior. Does senior have any guidance?”

The old woman was so astonished she couldn't close her mouth. She said, “I am a six-star Soul Master from Danzhou and serve as the Vice Palace Master of Changsheng Palace.”

“You can call me Vice Palace Master You.”

As a Deification Venerable and a renowned six-star Soul Master, she would normally never proactively introduce herself to a junior. She would only do so when dealing with peers. This showed her regard for Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan was awestruck. “This senior is too polite, isn't she?”

How could he dare to presume? He replied, “This junior is Jiang Fan. Greetings, Senior You.”

“Your name is Jiang Fan, correct?” Vice Palace Master You smiled and said, “Would it be convenient for me to see the spiritual elixir you just refined?”

From just a wisp of lingering smoke, she could only make a rough estimation. She couldn't be too certain of his true alchemy proficiency.

Jiang Fan glanced at Bai Xin and Vice Palace Master You's two disciples, then said, “There are many people outside. Senior You, please come in to speak.”

Vice Palace Master You understood immediately. She turned to instruct her two disciples, “Wait outside.”

Upon entering the secret room, Vice Palace Master You then noticed two beautiful young women.

Jiang Fan introduced, “They are my friends. Senior You doesn't need to mind them.”

He took out a Dragon Blood Elixir. He had refined the most of this elixir. If the Venerable were to request it, his loss would be minimal.

Vice Palace Master You took the Dragon Blood Elixir, and sharp light gleamed in her aged eyes.

“It is indeed a mid-grade Fifth-level spiritual elixir!”

“Remarkable! Every elixir he refines is a mid-grade Fifth-level spiritual elixir. In terms of alchemy proficiency alone, young friend Jiang is already on par with this old woman.”

The wisp of ethereal smoke she had sensed earlier was definitely not from this Dragon Blood Elixir. This indicated that Jiang Fan was refining different Fifth-level spiritual elixirs, and each one had reached the mid-grade level. His skill level was extremely stable.

There were two criteria for advancing to a six-star Soul Master. One was the ability to refine a Sixth-level spiritual elixir. The other was the ability to consistently refine mid-grade Fifth-level spiritual elixirs. Both were indispensable. Because, under certain special conditions, a five-star Soul Master could still hope to refine a single Sixth-level spiritual elixir. Thus, the mid-grade Fifth-level spiritual elixir requirement existed. Only with extraordinary alchemy skill could one consistently refine mid-grade Fifth-level spiritual elixirs.

The young man before her was, in a way, half a six-star Soul Master. Once his soul power was sufficient, refining a Sixth-level spiritual elixir would be effortless for him.

Jiang Fan said, “Senior flatters me. I merely succeeded by chance.”

Vice Palace Master You smiled and said, “No need to be modest. Amateurs watch the show, while experts see the craft. This old woman knows full well the extent of your proficiency.”

“Who is your master? To have such proficiency at such a young age, I can't imagine how formidable your master must be.”

How could Jiang Fan dare to expose Grand Venerable Xiaoyao? He quickly replied, “This junior received some alchemy inheritance and achieved this through self-study.”

“Self-study?” How high must his comprehension be then? She had personally taught her two disciples, yet they hadn't even managed to advance to five-star Soul Masters. She couldn't help but curiously discuss alchemy with Jiang Fan.

This was Jiang Fan's first time conversing with a Soul Master, and a six-star one at that! With anticipation, he earnestly engaged in the discussion.

Vice Palace Master You initially approached the conversation with a critical mindset, but as the discussion deepened, she realized that Jiang Fan's understanding of alchemy was no less profound than her own. In many areas, he even brought fresh insights. She felt as if she were conversing with a peer, another six-star Soul Master. So much so that more than an hour passed without her realizing it. It wasn't until her disciples knocked on the door from outside that she was roused.

“Master, the Grand Libationer requests your presence.”

When Vice Palace Master You arrived at the Qintian Supervisory Office, how could the Grand Libationer not know? Seeing her go to Jiang Fan, the Grand Libationer did not stop her. However, he hadn't expected her to enter Jiang Fan's secret room and not emerge, which was why he had no choice but to send someone to remind her.

“Oh, oh.” Vice Palace Master You was still reluctant to stop. From their discussion, she had gained much. However, she still had important matters to attend to, so she could only stop.

“Young friend Jiang, which major sect are you from? This old woman will continue our discussion with you after she finishes her business.”

Jiang Fan had also gained much. The other party was a genuine six-star Soul Master with incredibly seasoned alchemy experience. These were precisely what Jiang Fan lacked. Naturally, he was very happy to converse again.

“I am the Chief Vice Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.”

Vice Palace Master You made a note of it. Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion—even the name sounds so grand. It must undoubtedly be a divine sect. With Jiang Fan's alchemy proficiency, which could be called the best in Taicang Great State, serving as Chief Vice Pavilion Master was more than fitting.

“Alright, this old woman will pay a visit when she has free time.” As she rose, she saw Liuli and Lingshu sitting obediently on either side of Jiang Fan. She likely guessed that for the two girls to be allowed to stay by Jiang Fan's side so unreservedly, listening to their discussion on alchemy, their relationship must be more than just ordinary friendship. She immediately smiled and took out two Fifth-level spiritual elixirs.

“Two little girls, a small gift for our first meeting.”

Liuli and Lingshu looked and discovered they were spiritual elixirs capable of enhancing demonic beast bloodlines! Although not as potent as the Sixth-level Ancestral Reversion Elixir consumed by Fairy Yunshang, for the demonic beast race, they were undoubtedly rare and valuable elixirs.

Jiang Fan showed gratitude, “Many thanks, Senior!”

Vice Palace Master You chuckled, handed the elixirs to the two girls, and then departed in good spirits.

Lingshu happily accepted the elixirs and said, “Thank you, Brother.” To receive elixirs from a Venerable was something she had never even dreamed of. Now, merely by sitting beside Jiang Fan, she had received favor due to the Venerable's affection for him.

Liuli was also overjoyed, “Thank you, Young Master Jiang.” Following a Soul Master, one could reap benefits anywhere, anytime! If she were to give birth to a son who was a Soul Master, how amazing would that be? Wouldn't she, as the mother, receive so many gifts her hands would cramp?

The two little girls were happy, but Jiang Fan's challenge still lay ahead. He took out the Youth-Restoring Elixir, a helpless expression on his face.

***

At Carefree Residence, with the arrival of Vice Palace Master You, the Grand Libationer, Heart Demon Venerable, Evil Crow Venerable, and True Word Venerable, who were in the room, all rose to welcome her at the door. Vice Palace Master You was not only a Venerable of the same rank as them, but also a six-star Soul Master. Her status actually surpassed theirs, so how could they dare to be negligent?

Among them, the Heart Demon Venerable was the most excited. Had it not been for the Grand Libationer's invitation, a Soul Master of this caliber would have been very difficult to persuade.

“Vice Palace Master You, I am the Heart Demon Venerable, and I have awaited your arrival for a long time.” The Heart Demon Venerable said with a wry smile.

Vice Palace Master You immediately recognized the Heart Demon Venerable's injuries: “Old injuries combined with new ones; they are indeed quite severe.” The Grand Libationer's invitation to Vice Palace Master You also implied a desire for her to heal the Heart Demon Venerable. Otherwise, the Heart Demon Venerable, in his current state, would be unable to contend with the Giant King.

“We humbly request Vice Palace Master You to take action and refine a Purple Cloud Primordial Elixir. We have prepared all the necessary materials; we only ask for your assistance.”

Vice Palace Master You was surprised: “The Purple Cloud Primordial Elixir is a Fifth-level spiritual elixir. Your Taicang Great State can refine it yourselves. Why delay the treatment and wait for this old woman to arrive?” She was somewhat perplexed. “Isn't there an alchemy master just outside? Why would they seek help far away when help is so near?”