97: What kind of garbage is a fourth-order quartz?

Jiang Donghua's eyes flickered with unconcealed joy as he carefully held the ice-sealed heart, feeling the pulsating greenish-yellow flame within, his heart filled with excitement.

"The Wood Flame Howler's original fire, with wood within the fire, this is an extremely rare attribute!"

This flame is not only violent and scorching but also contains the continuous vitality of the Wood Attribute. When used to refine pills, it can not only improve the controllability of the flame but also allow the essence of the medicinal materials to blend more perfectly!

"With my current strength, the Beast Fire I refine must be at least fourth-grade, otherwise, it won't be of much help in alchemy."

"And this Wood Flame Howler's original fire happens to be fourth-grade; it's simply a heaven-sent opportunity!"

Among the surrounding crowd, countless envious gazes were cast, and some people even couldn't help but whisper.

"Senior Jiang has really hit the jackpot this time!"

"A fourth-grade Beast Fire, and it's dual fire-Wood Attribute. If he successfully refines it, his alchemy skills will definitely advance further!"

"Alas, why didn't such an opportunity fall to me?"

Elder Ice Red glanced at Jiang Donghua indifferently, her voice cool.

"Since you are an Alchemist, you should know how to extract and subdue this Beast Fire, right?"

Jiang Donghua immediately composed himself and nodded respectfully.

"This Disciple understands!"

"Beast Fire is violent; it needs to be guided by one's own Dou Qi and assisted by Soul Power, gradually refined, and finally integrated into the internal fire seed."

Elder Ice Red nodded slightly and said,

"Not bad, it seems you are not unprepared."

She paused, then added,

"However, the Wood Flame Howler's flame is extremely fierce. A slight mistake can cause a backlash, leading to minor meridian burns or severe fire poison attacking the heart."

Jiang Donghua nodded solemnly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"This Disciple will remember Elder's teachings!"

"Since that's the case, let's begin."

Elder Ice Red waved her sleeve, and a surge of icy Dou Qi spread out, forming an ice barrier in the center of the square, isolating Jiang Donghua from the outside world.

Just as Jiang Donghua was about to refine the Beast Fire, an enraged shout, like thunder, exploded.

"Stinky Kid! What are you doing?!"

Before everyone could react, a black shadow swept into the arena like a whirlwind. It was a Gray-Robed Elder, his hair and beard bristling, his eyes glaring with fury, and Dou Qi surging around him like raging waves, his aura terrifying!

"Ma-Master?!"

Jiang Donghua's expression changed, and he quickly stood up.

Mo Xuan didn't even look at Elder Ice Red, his gaze sweeping directly to the ice-sealed remains of the Wood Flame Howler on the ground, and then he erupted in rage!

"Just this piece of junk?!"

He kicked the frozen Demonic Beast corpse, sending ice crystals flying, and the Wood Flame Howler's remains instantly turned to dust!

"A mere fourth-grade Beast Fire, no one would want it even if you threw it on the street! You, a dignified Great Dou Master, will definitely become a Dou Spirit in a few years. What's the point of refining this trash?!"

The entire place fell silent!

Everyone was intimidated by Mo Xuan's anger, not daring to even breathe loudly!

Jiang Donghua's face turned pale, and he hurriedly explained,

"Master, this Wood Flame Howler's fire contains wood, which is beneficial for alchemy..."

"Nonsense!"

Mo Xuan interrupted directly, scolding,

"Fire with wood? So what? A fourth-grade Beast Fire, at most, saves you some effort during alchemy, but once you reach Dou Spirit, this flame won't even be as good as a chicken rib!"

He suddenly turned his head, his gaze piercing Elder Ice Red like a knife, and sneered,

"Ice Red, you, a dignified Dou King, are trying to fob off my Disciple with such rubbish? Do you think my Disciple, Mo Xuan's Disciple, doesn't deserve a better opportunity?!"

Elder Ice Red's eyes turned slightly cold, but she wasn't angered. She merely said indifferently,

"Although the Wood Flame Howler is only fourth-grade, its special attribute makes it a good aid for Alchemists at the Great Dou Master stage."

"Moreover, this is something your Disciple won himself. Whether he wants to absorb and refine it is his own business!"

"Good? Hahaha!"

Mo Xuan laughed in extreme anger.

"My Disciple's talent means he will be at least a Sixth-Rank Alchemist in the future! Are you trying to delay his future by dismissing him with such trash?!"

Elder Ice Red's eyes grew cold, and an icy chill suddenly rose around her, causing a thin layer of frost to instantly condense on the ground beneath her feet.

She looked directly at Mo Xuan, her tone cold and sharp.

"This is the Beast Fire your Disciple won by refining a 'fire spirit pill'! How he deals with it is his business! Stop stirring up trouble here!"

Seeing his Master's gloomy expression, Jiang Donghua quickly stepped forward and respectfully explained,

"Master, that is indeed the case. This Disciple refined a 'fire spirit pill' in the previous competition, which is how I obtained this Wood Flame Howler's original fire..."

Mo Xuan's previously furious expression suddenly froze, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he burst into laughter, his laughter carrying a hint of disbelief.

"Oh? You can refine a 'fire spirit pill'?"

He scrutinized Jiang Donghua with sharp eyes, his tone a mix of doubt and a faint hint of pleasant surprise.

The fire spirit pill, though only a fourth-grade pill, required precise control of Fire Attribute Dou Qi. A slight mistake could cause the furnace to explode, and even a Fifth-Grade Alchemist couldn't guarantee success every time.

Yet Jiang Donghua, who was only at the Great Dou Master realm, could actually refine it?

Mo Xuan narrowed his eyes, his tone softening a bit, but still carrying an interrogative edge.

"Donghua, don't lie to your Master for the sake of face."

Jiang Donghua took a deep breath and took out a crimson, fire-like pill from his storage ring. Flame patterns subtly flowed on the pill's surface, emitting a hot and pure Fire Attribute energy.

"Master, please see, this is the fire spirit pill this Disciple refined."

Mo Xuan took the pill, gently rubbing it with his fingertips, feeling the fire-element energy contained within, the surprise in his eyes growing more intense.

A moment later, he suddenly grinned, patted Jiang Donghua's shoulder, his tone actually carrying a hint of gratification.

"Good Stinky Kid! Your Master underestimated you!"

However, he immediately let out a cold snort, his gaze turning to Elder Ice Red, his tone becoming forceful again.

"However, even so, this mere fourth-grade Beast Fire still doesn't match my Disciple's talent!"

He waved his sleeve, and a vast surge of Dou Qi vibrated out, directly shattering the ice barrier Elder Ice Red had set up!

Mo Xuan snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and his voice boomed like a bell.

"When this old man gets you a genuine sixth grade beast fire, that will truly be worthy of your talent!"

As soon as these words were uttered, the entire square instantly erupted into chaos!

"Six, sixth-grade?!"

The faces of the surrounding Jia Nan Academy Disciples changed dramatically, many even felt their legs go weak, almost unable to stand steadily.

A Sixth-Tier Demonic Beast, that was a terrifying existence comparable to a human Dou Huang expert!

To obtain its original fire, it either had to be willingly offered, or one had to directly kill it!

But Mo Xuan was only a Dou King; where did he get the confidence to say such a thing?

"Elder Mo must be crazy, right? The original fire of a Sixth-Tier Demonic Beast, is that something he can touch?"

"Even the Dou Huang Elders in the Academy wouldn't easily provoke a Sixth-Tier Demonic Beast!"

"He wouldn't be trying to send Senior Jiang to his death, would he?"

Whispers rose and fell, everyone looking at Mo Xuan with uncertain and suspicious eyes.

Elder Ice Red, seeing this, merely shook her head faintly, her tone calm but with a hint of sarcasm.

"Suit yourselves."

She couldn't be bothered to argue with Mo Xuan anymore and turned to leave, but before she left, she gave Jiang Donghua a meaningful look, a silent reminder.

"Don't let your Master's arrogance harm you."

Jiang Donghua was also in shock at this moment. sixth grade beast fire?

That was a supreme treasure that even Fire Attribute Dou Huang experts would covet!

Although Master was powerful, he was only a Dou King after all. How could it be possible?

Mo Xuan seemed to see his doubts, grinned, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

"What, you don't believe your Master?"

Jiang Donghua quickly shook his head.

"This Disciple wouldn't dare! It's just that sixth grade beast fire is truly too precious; this Disciple is afraid..."

"Afraid of what? Since this old man dares to say it, naturally, I have a way!"

Mo Xuan scoffed.