"If you truly do that," Ye Fan said, gesturing around them, "then everyone, including the entire Dan Lou, will be blown to bits."
"You!"
Que Xinyan was completely provoked!
Becoming a direct disciple of the Second Elder at such a young age, with such talent, was evident.
Normally, wherever he went, he was the one being flattered.
Now, Ye Fan's words felt like a naked humiliation!
Who the hell do you think you are, a newbie who just joined, acting tough with me?!
Ye Fan's words also successfully caused a stir.
"Good heavens, this guy actually dares to speak to Senior Brother Que like that? Is he tired of living?"
"I saw the steward seemed to be quite friendly with this kid earlier. Could he be the steward's relative?"
"Are you stupid? No matter how important the steward is, can he be more important than the Second Elder's direct disciple?"
"But if what he says is true, then aren't we all in danger?"
...
Most disciples sided with Que Xinyan.
After all, Ye Fan, who clearly lacked any backing, uttered words that lacked credibility.
They felt Ye Fan might have been cornered and was stubbornly defending himself.
A portion of them were half-believing what Ye Fan said.
If it were true, then they would indeed be in danger!
However, these were ultimately a minority.
And due to Que Xinyan's status, they dared not say much.
After considering it, they decided: Well, let's just get out of here!
While spectating was important, it was less important than their own lives!
It was better to be cautious!
After speaking, Ye Fan prepared to leave with the medicinal ingredients.
He felt that, according to the usual script, this kind of person would definitely not listen to his words.
It was best to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible!
However, someone didn't want him to leave!
Seeing some disciples scared away, Que Xinyan grabbed Ye Fan!
If Ye Fan were allowed to leave like this today, who knew what those disciples would spread outside later!
This was a matter of great importance, affecting his reputation, and could not be taken lightly!
"The conversation isn't over yet, Junior Brother. Why the rush to leave?" Que Xinyan's tone carried a hint of coldness. "Why don't we sit down and have a good chat?"
Ye Fan's current thought was to slap this guy away and then say, 'I'll chat with your ancestors.'
Unfortunately, he was currently a weakling with no cultivation...
Just then, a figure appeared beside them.
It was the Grand Elder!
"Greetings, Grand Elder!"
Que Xinyan had no choice but to release his hand and bow respectfully.
"What is going on?"
The Grand Elder asked in a deep voice.
"Grand Elder, it's like this." Before Que Xinyan could speak, the disciple who had failed to pick a fight earlier spoke up. "Just now..."
He recounted what had happened, without embellishing.
After all, so many people had witnessed it, he wouldn't dare to lie at this point.
However, he felt that what he had said was enough!
Earlier, seeing the steward seemingly showing favor to Ye Fan, he thought Ye Fan might be some relative of the steward.
In fact, as soon as he saw Que Xinyan appear, he had intended to speak up.
Because Que Xinyan was the powerful figure he had clung to earlier.
No matter how important the steward was, could he be more important than the Second Elder's direct disciple?
It was just that he hadn't found an opportunity to interject before...
Now, it was good, the Grand Elder had arrived!
Setting aside personal grievances, Ye Fan's actions just now could be considered provocation and humiliation.
Especially since the target of the provocation and humiliation was Que Xinyan, the Second Elder's direct disciple, this was no small matter!
Coupled with Ye Fan's earlier talk of houses exploding, it was certain that the charge of spreading rumors would be added!
The Yun Hua Sect had severe punishments for such matters.
Provocation, insult, and rumor-mongering – three charges together would mean at least thirty to fifty years of facing the wall in the Cold Ice Cave!
Thinking of Ye Fan about to be punished, he felt a sense of vengeful satisfaction!
However, he soon found that things were not unfolding as he had imagined.
"Junior Friend Ye, what you said earlier, is it true?" the Grand Elder asked seriously.
After the Grand Elder arrived, he had first gone to the steward.
Having seen the pill refined by Ye Fan, he had no more doubts!
This young man, whom he had always treated as a key, could actually refine perfect-grade pills!
The Yun Hua Sect had struck gold!
Moreover, he felt that since Ye Fan could refine a perfect-grade third-tier pill, his own rank as a pill master deserved serious consideration!
If he was lucky enough to be a seventh-tier pill master...
Then the Yun Hua Sect might be saved!
Although he knew the chances were slim, there was no harm in trying.
Then he walked over and happened to see Que Xinyan grabbing Ye Fan's arm.
"The fire attribute of the Crimson Flame Vine is indeed stronger than that of the Purple Ying Crystal, and it better matches the properties of the Blood Jade Pill," Ye Fan glanced at Que Xinyan. "But Senior Brother Que, you short-sighted fellow, have you considered how to neutralize the excessively potent fire attribute of the Crimson Flame Vine if there is no Purple Ying Crystal? If this problem cannot be solved, everyone will still go up in flames along with the house."
The Grand Elder himself did not refine pills, but having been in contact with pill masters like the Second Elder for many years, he had heard some things.
Although he still didn't understand what Ye Fan was saying now, it sounded very professional!
This further solidified his previous thoughts!
Perhaps, this time, he had really hit the jackpot!
"Xinyan, is this the case?" the Grand Elder asked in a deep voice.
Que Xinyan was also stunned!
He never expected Ye Fan's words to be so accurate!
In fact, some people had tried to replace the Purple Ying Crystal with the Crimson Flame Vine before, but all had failed.
The reason was that without the containment of the Purple Ying Crystal, the violent fire attribute of the Crimson Flame Vine could not be controlled.
Fortunately, the pill masters who had tried were all above the Nascent Soul stage, so although they ended up in a sorry state, no lives were lost.
At first, he thought the same.
Replacing the Purple Ying Crystal with the Crimson Flame Vine was impossible.
However, a recent accidental discovery during pill refinement had changed his mind.
That was the Cold Ice Grass!
By replacing the Purple Ying Crystal with the Crimson Flame Vine and then adding a small amount of Cold Ice Grass, the problem of the violent fire attribute could be completely suppressed!
Moreover, he had already tested it successfully!
Although the pill he refined that time was not the Blood Jade Pill, in his opinion, the essence was the same!
"Replying to the Grand Elder, Xinyan has already solved this problem," Que Xinyan said confidently. "As long as an appropriate amount of Cold Ice Grass is added, the fire attribute of the Crimson Flame Vine can be perfectly suppressed."
After saying this, he glanced meaningfully at Ye Fan.
He admitted that he had misjudged Ye Fan before.
Since Ye Fan could accurately point out the issue, he must be a fourth-tier pill master.
But today, he would let Ye Fan know that there was a difference between fourth-tier pill masters!
At least, he could guarantee that no one had ever used his method before!
This honor would eventually be recorded in the annals of cultivation!
And Ye Fan could only look up to it!
Of course, he couldn't escape the subsequent punishment either!
Coincidentally, he had a decent relationship with some disciples in the Cold Ice Cave.
When Ye Fan entered the Cold Ice Cave, he would just have to give a few instructions to those disciples, and he was sure they would "take good care" of Ye Fan for him!
Que Xinyan believed that Ye Fan must have been stunned by his ingenious idea!
He was probably scared stiff!
In fact, Ye Fan was indeed stunned.
But not because he thought Que Xinyan's idea was brilliant.
But rather, he suddenly realized how someone could court death to such an extent!!!
Adding Cold Ice Grass?
Holy cow!
This Que Xinyan probably had some connection with King Yama, and perhaps the Underworld had a lucrative position waiting for him to take up!