36: Chapter 36 Adventure (Part 2)

"I hope you can understand, Fellow Daoist. These Spiritual Plants are very valuable. If you can succeed in the Alchemy, you will definitely be heavily rewarded."

Deacon Su Changhe's thinking was very simple: firstly, he was worried about the raw Materials, and secondly, he wanted to further probe the other party. Although they had cooperated many times, he still did not know the other party's background or strength.

After speaking, he calmly sipped his spiritual tea, waiting for the other party's reply.

Chen Fan's thoughts raced. He knew exactly what the other party was thinking. The Su Family lacked a good Alchemist, so this was entirely a gamble and a test.

"Besides, this Su fellow is only at Qi Refining Level 10. As long as I successfully enter the Late-stage Qi Refining, I will have the power to fight. Presumably, he wouldn't dare to act rashly."

"Moreover, before I left, Lu Fushuang gave me nearly a hundred Talismans of decent quality. If these Su Family Cultivators don't know what's good for them, I can let them have a taste."

He then went over various unexpected scenarios in his mind. Facing such an opportunity, he was unwilling to let it go and decided to take the risk.

He said without any hesitation: "That is acceptable, but I can only guarantee a thirty percent success rate."

"Good, it is a deal. Fellow Daoist, please follow me." Deacon Su Changhe was somewhat excited, nodding repeatedly, overjoyed.

The Pill Refining Room was located in the Back Courtyard and was protected by a powerful Restriction.

"Fellow Daoist, I will give you ten portions of refining Materials this time. Surely ten days is enough time!"

"That is enough." Chen Fan nodded calmly without saying more.

Taking the Jade Slip for the Pill Formula and the various Spiritual Plants, he strode inside.

After gently closing the door, he discovered that two tall, solemn-faced Su Family Cultivators were already standing at the entrance.

There was no need to think twice; this was clearly an intentional arrangement of Cultivators to supervise him.

Chen Fan smiled faintly and set up the Formation he had just purchased from the Treasure Pavilion all around. Casting a spell, a powerful protective barrier quickly formed.

Once finished, his gaze fell upon the ten portions of Spiritual Plants before him. He was quite excited, knowing that these were hard to find on the market.

Currently, his success rate for Alchemy had long since increased significantly, reaching over eighty percent. The remaining Medicinal Pills would be his own.

He quickly reviewed the refining process in his mind and began working without stopping.

"Deacon Su, if this person is just a fraud and wastes all the Materials, wouldn't that be a pity?" Su Yan asked with some unease.

"This matter cannot be delayed any longer. Regardless of whether he is the one actually refining the Medicinal Pills or if there is someone else, we must investigate. If he fails, kill him directly. If he succeeds, we will talk then."

Deacon Su Changhe's eyes burned with intensity, his expression calculating and cunning.

In the blink of an eye, a day had passed, and a faint medicinal fragrance wafted from the Pill Refining Room.

The first batch of Medicinal Pills was successfully refined quickly, resulting in three-striped Medicinal Pills.

After Chen Fan examined them carefully, his brows furrowed slightly. This kind of breakthrough pill was vastly different from the ones rewarded by the System, and he was not satisfied with it.

After all, he had False Spiritual Root Aptitude, and it was uncertain if it would have much effect after consumption.

After consuming a Qi-restoring pill, he immediately set to work on the second batch, this time attempting to incorporate some ancient flair.

The second day passed quickly. In two days, he had refined a total of three batches of Medicinal Pills, all of which were successful. According to the previous agreement, this was considered a successful completion.

"Oh well, these ordinary Medicinal Pills can be left for the Su Family."

In the following days, his refining speed was significantly faster. More importantly, after gaining experience, the quality improved once again.

By the fifth day, he had used up all ten portions of Materials.

"Seven Medicinal Pills, plus the two obtained from the Treasure Pavilion, making nine in total. That should be enough for a Breakthrough."

Chen Fan's expression was solemn. He immediately sat cross-legged and directly stuffed two three-striped breakthrough pills into his mouth.

As the Medicinal Pills entered his mouth, they quickly released a majestic amount of spiritual power, surging towards the shackles within his body.

When he finished refining them, a strange expression appeared on his face. Just as he had anticipated, these Medicinal Pills truly could not compare to the ancient breakthrough pills.

"Again."

Chen Fan refused to give up, and then took out two more Medicinal Pills and swallowed them.

The quality of the Medicinal Pills this time was significantly higher, and the effect was obvious.

The majestic spiritual power spread throughout his limbs and bones, directly impacting the shackles, and traces of filth oozed from his body.

"Not bad."

After Chen Fan refined them, his confidence greatly increased, and he consumed the remaining Medicinal Pills.

Just like that, by the tenth day, following a muffled sound from within his body, the shackle was easily broken through.

"Is this Qi Refining Level 9? Late-stage Qi Refining?"

Chen Fan was somewhat excited; he had not expected to successfully make a Breakthrough at the Su Family.

Just as he was immersed in joy, Deacon Su Changhe, in another room, wore a solemn expression.

During this time, he had tried to probe with his powerful spiritual sense many times, but was blocked by a powerful Formation, unable to detect anything at all.

"Deacon Su, today is the tenth day. I wonder if this person has succeeded in the Alchemy." Su Yan said cautiously.

"Let's go and see." Deacon Su Changhe issued a deep, resonant voice and strode away.

"Greetings, Deacon." The two Su Family Cultivators at the door bowed respectfully.

Deacon Su Changhe nodded slightly, signaling the two to step aside. He looked towards the Pill Refining Room and said politely: "Fellow Daoist, the agreed-upon time has arrived. I wonder how the Alchemy went?"

However, after waiting for a long time, there was no reply.

Deacon Su Changhe stroked his graying beard, smiled faintly, and sent a sound-transmission Talisman inside.

At this moment, Chen Fan actually already knew the situation outside. After bathing and changing clothes, he once again put on a heavy bamboo hat and wore a wide black robe.

With a wave of his long sleeves, the surrounding Restriction slowly opened, and he deftly stowed it away.

"The Medicinal Pills have been successfully refined. Please, Elder, inspect them."

Chen Fan flipped his hand and took out a pill bottle.

"Success?" Deacon Su Changhe was slightly stunned, then checked carefully. Just as the other party had said, there was a thirty percent success rate, and they were three-striped Medicinal Pills.

"If Fellow Daoist Su has nothing else, I will take my leave." Chen Fan strode forward.

Deacon Su Changhe's face showed hesitation. According to the previous plan, if the other party failed the Alchemy, he would kill him directly. That was certainly not an option now.

And wanting to forcibly keep the other party here, he dared not take the risk. He discovered that the other party seemed to be hiding his strength, with his Realm at Late-stage Qi Refining.

"Wait." Deacon Su Changhe was unwilling to let him go, his expression darkening.

"Fellow Daoist Su, what do you mean by this?" Chen Fan sensed danger, his hand subconsciously touching his Storage Pouch.

"My meaning is that since you have successfully helped the Su Family refine the Medicinal Pills, a celebration banquet must be held."

"There is no need."

Chen Fan refused flatly.

"Brat, how dare you be so rude to Deacon Su?" The two burly Su Family Cultivators guarding the Pill Refining Room showed Killing Intent and blocked his path directly.

"Hmph, just the two of you?"

Chen Fan no longer held back. With a wave of his long sleeves, light dispersed all around, and dozens of Talismans whistled out, circling around him incessantly.

Like streams of golden light.

"Ah! All of them are Elementary High Grade Talismans?" Deacon Su Changhe was shocked and hurriedly ordered the two Cultivators behind him to retreat.