108: Xiaodan Tower "Eat Self-service"

A few days later, Xiao Lei's matter quickly passed through the Elder Council's vote within the Small Pill Tower.

The result was, without a doubt, approval.

Subsequently, Xiao Lei, led by Xuan Kongzi, headed towards the space of the Small Pill Tower.

The surrounding space returned to normal, and what greeted his eyes was a vast expanse of space with continuous Medicinal Herb Fields.

Above the Medicinal Herb Fields, there were several old men diligently tending to their medicinal ingredients.

These old men, who seemed like farmers, were all Grandmaster Alchemists of the eighth rank, capable of shaking an entire region if they were in the outside world.

"Master Chen, this is the space where the Small Pill Tower is located, Great Master?"

Xuan Kongzi turned to look at Xiao Lei, only to find that he was currently observing the old men below.

Xuan Kongzi immediately understood, assuming that Xiao Lei also yearned for such a peaceful life. "These people are all Elders of the Pill Tower who grew tired of the conflicts on the continent. They chose to stay in this Small Pill Tower, exchanging Alchemy knowledge and managing the Medicinal Herb Fields in their daily lives. It's quite leisurely and free!"

There was a hint of longing in Xuan Kongzi's words; if he could, he too would want to live such a life, but he knew in his heart that this was highly unlikely.

In recent years, the Hall of Souls' activities in the Central Plains and various other continents had become increasingly frequent.

Undercurrents were surging!

The reason these people here could live leisurely lives was simply that the Pill Tower still possessed the power to deter the Central Plains.

However, the Pill Tower was ultimately only the strongest visible force in the Central Plains. The shadow of the Imperial Clan always lingered, and the Hall of Souls, an affiliated force of the Hun Clan, could stir up trouble!

Xuan Kongzi's mood was heavy!

At this moment, Xiao Lei also turned his gaze back, having completed the replication. "Let's continue. I have long admired the Grand Elder!"

Since he was here for a buffet, Xiao Lei naturally wouldn't let anyone go. These were old monsters who had studied Alchemy for decades, even centuries, and their Alchemy knowledge was extensive.

After replicating the Alchemy of the three giants, Xiao Lei could feel his Alchemy improving further, but he still felt it wasn't enough.

Passing through large Medicinal Herb Fields, the two arrived before an ancient, tall pavilion.

This was precisely where the countless Alchemy classics of the Pill Tower were stored. At this moment, the Grand Elder was seated at a long table on the first floor.

He wore a simple hemp robe, looking extremely plain, and was currently engrossed in studying a classic in his hand, completely absorbed.

"You two chat. I still need to manage the matters of the Pill Gathering."

Xiao Lei gave a look, indicating that he was fine, and then quietly approached the Grand Elder, immediately beginning the replication.

Seeing the Grand Elder's furrowed brow, Xiao Lei spoke up, "With the Grand Elder's Alchemy, would he also find an Alchemy classic difficult?"

Hearing Xiao Lei speak, the Grand Elder finally came back to his senses, turning his head slightly and gesturing for Xiao Lei to sit.

With his Soul Strength, sensing Xiao Lei's presence should have been extremely easy. However, the Pill Tower's classics were scrolls read with Soul Strength.

The Grand Elder was reading too intently, with all his Soul Strength concentrated on it, which was why he hadn't noticed Xiao Lei.

"Alchemy is like a vast ocean; what you and I know is but a single ladleful!"

After merely observing Xiao Lei for a moment, the Grand Elder was surprised to sense Xiao Lei's strength.

Late Stage Two-star Dou Saint!

He was even stronger than him.

"What the Grand Elder said is indeed true, and isn't this the main reason for my transaction this time!"

In just a moment, Xiao Lei obtained the Grand Elder's Alchemy of several centuries.

Hearing this, the Grand Elder smiled with pleasure. Many of the Pill Formulas and classics that Xiao Lei traded were of great interest to the Elders in the Small Pill Tower and were of great help to their Alchemy.

"According to the decision of my Small Pill Tower's Elder Council, you, like all Elders, have the right to consult all classics and Pill Formulas within the Small Pill Tower. However, you will need at least one Elder to escort you in and out of the Small Pill Tower. How does that sound?"

"A pleasant cooperation!"

For the next few months, Xiao Lei spent his time consulting classics in the Small Pill Tower, and from time to time, he discussed Alchemy with the various Elders.

Of course, Xiao Lei also directly replicated their Alchemy!

...When Xiao Lei left the Small Pill Tower and returned to the outside world, the Pill Gathering had already reached its final Alchemy stage.

Countless stone platforms stood on the huge square, where Xiao Yan and a group of Alchemists were competing.

Seeing Xiao Lei appear at the competition venue, Xuan Kongzi immediately sent a sound transmission, then pointed to a spot beside him. "Master Chen! A seat has been prepared for you!"

Without being polite, Xiao Lei directly sat alongside the three giants of the Pill Tower.

This action somewhat astonished the Alchemists below, as in their eyes, the three giants of the Pill Tower were already figures of extremely high status.

"Who is that person? He can actually sit alongside the three giants, and from President Xuan Kongzi's demeanor, he might even be stronger than the three giants!"

"He's definitely an Alchemist, but I wonder if he'll participate in this Pill Gathering!"

"Haha, how could that be? Such a Senior wouldn't bother competing with us!"

Ignoring the discussions beside them, Xuan Kongzi proactively engaged Xiao Lei in conversation. "How was your harvest?"

The Grand Elder had already informed Xuan Kongzi and the other two of Xiao Lei's true cultivation. Xuan Kongzi had originally thought Xiao Lei would at most be a One-star Dou Saint, but to his surprise, his cultivation was even higher than the Grand Elder's.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Xiao Lei's face. "Immense!"

The founder of the Pill Tower was a Peak existence like Xiao Xuan, and his attainments in Alchemy were equally unparalleled. Coupled with the contributions of countless Pill Tower members over a millennium, the number of classics in the Pill Tower was considerable. Xiao Lei, who had replicated the Alchemy of everyone in the Pill Tower, also benefited greatly from the classics.

"By the way, President Xuan Kongzi, if I also want to enter the Star Domain to see the Three Thousand Burning Flame, do I need to participate in this Pill Gathering to qualify?"

The Three Thousand Burning Flame possessed its own sentience, and Xiao Lei could completely replicate it just as he had replicated the Fallen Heart Flame back then.

Xiao Lei estimated that without Zi Yan's Dragon Seal, Xiao Yan probably wouldn't be able to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

It would be even more impossible for anyone else!

Xuan Kongzi pondered for a moment, then said, "My Pill Tower grants the top ten of the Pill Gathering the qualification to go to the Star Domain to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame. This is mainly because we consider that weaker individuals simply do not have the possibility of subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame."

"If Master Chen wishes to attempt to subdue..."

"No, I just want to see it."

"Then that is naturally possible. After the top ten of this Pill Gathering are decided, how about Master Chen goes with them then?"

"No problem!"

With that said, Xiao Lei turned his attention to the square, where he saw an acquaintance.

He saw the person, clad in a simple long robe, sitting before a crimson Medicine Cauldron, flames surging in his hand, transforming into a fire Dragon within the Medicine Cauldron, continuously refining medicinal ingredients.

"Gu He, he also came to participate in the Pill Gathering. That's right, with his interest in Alchemy, he would certainly not miss an event like the Pill Gathering."

"Transformation Pill! A seventh-grade Intermediate Medicinal Pill."

For ordinary people, for Alchemy to grow so much in such a short time was already a miracle. Clearly, Gu He had also encountered some Opportunities during his travels in the Central Plains over the years.

As Gu He's Disciple, Liu Ling did not participate in the Pill Gathering, merely watching from the sidelines.

And in the audience, Xiao Lei also saw the Half-Saint from the Gu Clan he had encountered before.

"Still harboring ill intentions!"

Xiao Lei's heart was already extremely displeased. This guy was clearly trying to cause him trouble, but for some unknown reason, he hadn't directly resorted to force.

If the other party wasn't from the Gu Clan, Xiao Lei would have slapped him to death long ago.

However, Xiao Lei also had a way to kill people from the Gu Clan; he just needed some scapegoats.

Suddenly, an idea appeared in Xiao Lei's mind...