Giving back to the Danta, the beginning of the grand wedding

Shen Wen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: “Oh? What exactly are these different voices saying?”

Old Monster Lin shook his head, his tone laced with helplessness and mockery: “It's nothing but the same old tune.

While the feud between the Pill Tower and the Hall of Souls is real, the Pill Tower is ultimately a loose Alliance, not a unified Sect.

This time, in order to fully contain the Hall of Souls and prevent them from having too many resources to trouble you, the Tower mobilized a lot of resources and manpower, and the losses from various open and covert conflicts have been considerable.

Some people feel that going to such great lengths for one Disciple is too costly and harms their own interests or the interests of the factions behind them.”

He paused, looking at Shen Wen with calm eyes: “But you don't need to worry about it.

The interior of the Pill Tower has always been like this, with everyone having their own calculations.

As long as the Old Ancestor and I are here, and as long as your value is great enough, these discordant voices won't cause any trouble.

They are just annoying to listen to.”

Shen Wen nodded, his expression unmoved.

He naturally understood this principle.

The powers within the Pill Tower are complex and intertwined; the Dan Ta Three Giants each have Family support behind them, and the Elders in the Little Pill Tower also have varying degrees of closeness.

It would be naive to expect them to be completely united.

As long as the Xuan Danzi Old Ancestor, this stabilizing force, and his Master, the only Dou Sheng, stand behind him, his position is as solid as Mount Tai.

However, if he could conveniently silence these noises and give his Master some peace, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

“Master,” Shen Wen said, “In that case, the complete Pill Formula for the zong ji pill, as well as the Skill of Sky Control, can be placed in the Pill Tower's library for qualified Elders and Core Disciples to study and practice.

This can be considered a contribution from me to the Tower.”

Old Monster Lin heard this, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

This Disciple of his seems casual in his actions, but his mind is actually very sharp.

This move can both silence those critics.

After all, a Medicinal Pill that can help a Dou Zong achieve a Breakthrough, and a novel Soul Skill involving Space Power, are priceless, enough to demonstrate Shen Wen's contribution to the Pill Tower.

And it benefits the Pill Tower as a whole, strengthening its foundation.

As for the more core secret techniques related to Shen Wen's own fundamental strength, there is naturally no need to offer them up.

“Good, I will arrange this matter.” Old Monster Lin nodded in agreement, then changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat more serious, “Since you have returned, you should stay securely within the Tower for the near future.

The Opportunity to study under the Old Ancestor is rare; you must seize it.”

“Furthermore, no matter how powerful your combat strength is or how many methods you possess, the Realm of your Dou Qi cultivation is always the foundation.”

“The status of a Grade 8 Alchemist is certainly noble, but if your own cultivation stagnates, your future will inevitably be limited. Don't worry about resources; the Pill Tower can provide them. What you need to do is focus on raising your Realm.”

Shen Wen replied seriously: “This Disciple understands. Upon returning this time, I originally planned to stabilize my cultivation first and digest what I gained from this trip.”

Although Central Plains is vast and matters are complex, he knows what is important and what is not.

The personal guidance of the Xuan Danzi Old Ancestor is a world-class Opportunity, far more important than immediately dealing with other matters.

“Hmm,” Old Monster Lin's expression softened slightly, and he continued, “There is one more thing. Although you can already refine an Eighth Grade Pill, you still need to pass an assessment to receive the Pill Tower's officially certified Grade 8 Alchemist badge.”

“This is the rule; even though I know your capability, the procedure cannot be skipped. At that time, several veteran Elders from the Little Pill Tower, as well as the three visible Giants, will be present to observe.”

“You will need to publicly refine an Eighth Grade Pill. I will prepare all the necessary medicinal ingredients for you. As for which specific Medicinal Pill you refine, that is up to you.”

Shen Wen had no objection to this. The Pill Tower's certification system is rigorous; a public assessment is both a confirmation of ability and a public declaration of status.

“Alright, I'll think about it.”

The Master and Disciple talked for a while longer, then Shen Wen stood up to take his leave, exiting the study to meet up with Cao Ying and the others to arrange the numerous trivial matters of returning to the Pill Tower... The news of Shen Wen's return to the Pill Tower spread rapidly across the vast Pill Domain, like a stone dropped into a calm lake.

This young Genius, who once made a name for himself in the Pill Domain due to his grand wedding ceremony with the Demoness of the Cao Family, and then suddenly went silent for a long time, inherently carried an air of mystery.

And the recent, suddenly escalating, almost semi-public, fierce conflict between the Pill Tower and the Hall of Souls.

In the eyes of many observant people, it seemed subtly connected to the “disappearance” of this Core Disciple.

Just as various speculations were circulating privately, an even more eye-catching piece of news immediately followed:

The first formal invitation Shen Wen sent out after his return was not about an Alchemy assessment, nor about factional interactions, but a wedding announcement.

He will formally marry the Snake-People Clan Queen as an equal wife, and the ceremony will be held soon in Pill Tower City.

For a time, discussions were rampant throughout the Pill Domain.

Some lamented the romantic audacity of this young Alchemist, some were curious about the appearance and demeanor of the Snake-People Clan Queen, and others secretly speculated whether this marriage held a deeper meaning.

Just as all parties within the Pill Domain were still discussing the marriage between Shen Wen and the Snake-People Clan Queen, another piece of news swept through the entire Pill Domain even faster, instantly scattering all the romantic speculation and gossip.

In half a month, Shen Wen will undergo the formal assessment for Grade 8 Alchemist in the core area of the Pill Tower Headquarters, witnessed jointly by the Dan Ta Three Giants and several veteran Elders of the Little Pill Tower!

As soon as the news was released, the entire Domain was astonished.

The significance represented by the five characters 'Grade 8 Alchemist' is fundamentally different from that of Seventh-Rank.

Although a Seventh-Rank Alchemist is already a peak existence on the continent, worthy of being called a Grandmaster, within the deeply rooted Pill Tower, they are still considered a backbone force.

Grade 8, however, touches upon another level of Alchemy—an existence truly capable of influencing the continental structure.

Every Grade 8 Alchemist holds extremely high authority and status within the Pill Tower, either as an Elder with significant influence in the Little Pill Tower or as a Magnate who can speak with the Dan Ta Three Giants as equals.

What was even more shocking was Shen Wen's age.

An examinee for Grade 8 Alchemist who is less than twenty years old!

Looking through the long history of the Pill Tower, there has never been such a young record.

Once successful, he will undeniably become the youngest Grade 8 Alchemist in the history of the Pill Tower, a title that itself symbolizes unparalleled potential and future.

Instantly, all speculations about the significance of the marriage Alliance and the influence of the foreign race were swept aside by this more direct and powerful shockwave.

In the Pill Tower, this Holy Land where Alchemy is revered, the certification of strength moves people far more than any piece of gossip.

The eyes of various factions, large and small Families, and countless Alchemists immediately focused on this upcoming assessment.

Pill Tower City, Cao Family.

Cao Ying was methodically arranging the temporary placement of the Snake-People Clan members and the initial contact with various parties inside the Pill Tower.

Hearing the commotion and shift in discussion outside, she put down the Jade Slip in her hand, and a hint of understanding and a smile flashed in her beautiful eyes.

“Sure enough, this is what draws more attention,” she murmured softly.

Her husband's choice to conduct the public assessment at this time was perfectly timed; it could instantly establish his absolute status within the Tower and naturally suppress those irrelevant noises.

As for the wedding, wouldn't it be better to hold a splendid ceremony once her husband is wearing the Grade 8 badge?