Chapter 1010: Chapter 621: Human
“The taste is such that the elixir must be at least fourth grade of the initial stage! I never expected that in this generation of disciples, there would be someone with such terrifying talent!” Without waiting for the Clan Leader to speak, an elder beside him exclaimed in surprise.
As their gaze shifted, the crowd surveyed the field and finally allowed their gaze to slowly fall upon the area where Liu Hun was.
In this triennial alchemy competition, positions were generally arranged according to rankings; and this had become a habit for the Ghost Doctor Clan.
The position Liu Hun chose was in the far corner at the back, where the surrounding individuals were almost the worst alchemists of the Ghost Doctor Clan. Yet, this fragrance of medicine indeed came from that area.
For a moment, a glimmer of doubt flickered in everyone’s eyes.
“It’s him!” The Clan Leader, with a hint of shock on his face, murmured softly.
Following the Clan Leader’s line of sight, the gaze pointed precisely to Liu Hun’s location!
At that moment, expressions of astonishment emerged on everyone’s faces. Liu Hun’s alchemy skills originally seemed like pure nonsense in everyone’s eyes, not understanding the alchemy technique at all, merely putting on a facade.
But at this moment, this fragrance of medicine indeed emanated from where Liu Hun was, and for a moment, the crowd was somewhat baffled by how it could be like this.
Indeed, Liu Hun’s alchemy technique didn’t conform to logic at all, yet it could emit such a scent, which was truly bizarre.
“If he really couldn’t refine elixirs, then why did he agree to come and refine them today?” At this moment, the grey-robed elder, unnoticed until now, stepped forward and spoke calmly.
Following the grey-robed elder’s words, at that moment, even including the Clan Leader, several shades of contemplation manifested on everyone’s faces.
Indeed, if Liu Hun didn’t understand alchemy, he could have completely refused, even said so directly. But Liu Hun, from the beginning until now, had not uttered a single word, directly agreeing instead.
Clearly, Liu Hun must know how to refine elixirs and was not as they initially thought.
“Wait! Could it be that alchemy technique? This… how is it possible, that alchemy technique was lost hundreds of years ago, how could he…” Suddenly, an elder seemed to think of something and spoke with incredulity.
“That’s right, it is indeed that alchemy technique. Years ago, my senior brother and I traveled to the Western Swamp Land, where by chance we obtained this alchemy technique book. However, unfortunately, my senior brother and I studied it for years, yet still couldn’t learn that alchemy technique. Still, I didn’t expect Liu Hun actually learned it!” The grey-robed elder spoke slowly in response to the shock and doubts of the people.
As his words fell, the crowd instinctively focused their gaze on him.
“Third Brother, since you obtained this alchemy technique back then, why did you not report it?” At this moment, a hint of anger appeared on the Clan Leader’s face as he questioned the grey-robed elder.
“Clan Leader, you should understand what kind of implications this alchemy technique has. If we had taken it out back then, it would probably have caused a bloody storm, not to mention it is not something everyone can learn, even my genius senior brother was unable to learn it, let alone others. Rather than taking it out, it’s better to abandon it forever.” Faced with the Clan Leader’s questioning, the grey-robed elder spoke with a chill in his voice, calmly.
As the grey-robed elder’s words fell, the Clan Leader’s expression softened slightly, acknowledging the truth in the elder’s words.
If they had truly taken this alchemy technique out at the time, then perhaps the Ghost Doctor Clan would not be in this state now, having long been splintered apart.
The human heart is the most terrifying thing, but also the most greedy. Even if they belong to the same clan, as soon as there is immense profit in front, everyone would still grab without hesitation.
“If this is the case, then why did you just speak out?” One of the elders still asked the grey-robed elder unwillingly.
“This alchemy technique, now it has probably already been lost, and do you really think Liu Hun cares about whether he can return to the Ghost Doctor Clan? He came this time only to seek allies, and to extinguish that mysterious force, otherwise, in the end, we all won’t escape the other’s grasp!” The grey-robed elder spoke with a hint of disdain.
Looking at the grey-robed elder’s demeanor, the Clan Leader’s face slightly darkened, then he asked the grey-robed elder seriously: “Third Brother, what else do you know, speak it all.”
“Senior Brother’s death was because he initially developed a method to erase the cultivator’s memory, which is the true cause behind his death. Now that method has long been obtained by the other party, and they already control many cultivators, turning them into puppets one by one. In time, it wouldn’t be long before they control the world’s major powerful figures and many strong cultivators. You should imagine what the consequences would be.” The grey-robed elder’s voice, devoid of emotion, continued to state coldly.
But this time, without waiting for anyone else to speak, he continued: “If you don’t want to see this ending, then regarding Liu Hun’s alchemy technique, it’s best for everyone to keep quiet; otherwise, if it leaks out, our Ghost Doctor Clan will definitely be targeted by them. Of course, if you want to become a puppet, then pretend I never said anything.”
The grey-robed elder’s words were truly shocking, coloring every face with pallor and astonishment.
If these words were spoken by Liu Hun, perhaps they wouldn’t believe it, but they were very much aware of the grey-robed elder’s temperament.
Even though the grey-robed elder had always maintained a good relationship with Liu Hun’s master, in the face of larger principles, he still considered the Ghost Doctor Clan. Otherwise, Liu Hun’s master wouldn’t have been expelled back then.
“Third Elder, what do you think we should do about this situation?” After a long pause, the Clan Leader suddenly took a deep breath and then asked the grey-robed elder seriously.
“We shouldn’t concern ourselves with anything; just don’t hold Liu Hun back. He merely wants to avenge his master. Although he’s indirectly taken on this heavy burden, perhaps he is the most hopeful person in this world to accomplish it.” The grey-robed elder’s expression returned to its previous calm as he spoke lightly to everyone.
As soon as the grey-robed elder finished speaking, a wave of shocked voices rang in their ears.
Everyone swept their eyes across the scene and saw that everyone was looking towards where Liu Hun was, and for a moment, their gazes also turned towards Liu Hun.
At this moment, they saw wisps of blue smoke emanating from Liu Hun’s Bronze Tripod, mixed with a strong fragrant aroma.
At this time, Liu Hun’s complexion also seemed a bit pale, and his arms were slightly trembling, but the power within his body was still continuously flowing into it.
“Open for me!” Suddenly, a glint flashed across Liu Hun’s eyes, his palm flipped slightly, and the lid of the Bronze Tripod shot out abruptly. The next moment, a stream of golden light directly shot towards the sky.
“Trying to escape?” Seeing the flash of golden light, a cold glimmer appeared in Liu Hun’s eyes. He gently slapped his hands on the ground and his whole body shot into the air.
The speed was astonishingly fast.
The instant Liu Hun’s body reached the golden light, he directly opened his palm and caught it.
Once his body landed steadily on the ground, Liu Hun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He had entirely refined this elixir according to memory, and as for its grade, Liu Hun wasn’t sure. However, this single elixir had consumed nearly half of his internal power.
During the refining process, if he had been slightly careless, it might have resulted in the elixir’s failure, but ultimately, Liu Hun succeeded, which in any case, was a good thing.
At this moment, Liu Hun noticed that everyone was looking at him somewhat dazedly. To this, Liu Hun furrowed his brow slightly, took a deep breath, then slowly stood up and walked directly towards the Clan Leader and the others.
“Is this elixir acceptable?” Liu Hun slowly opened his palm, revealing a gleaming golden elixir in his hand.
Looking at the elixir in Liu Hun’s hand, some elders couldn’t help but reveal a few hints of greed in their eyes.
“Fourth Peak Grade Elixir—Qingling Pill; at any time, once you go into madness, you can immediately recover by taking this pill!” The Clan Leader looked at the elixir in Liu Hun’s hand and couldn’t help but exclaim.
He never thought that Liu Hun would actually refine such a high-grade elixir. You have to know that no one has refined a Fourth Peak Grade elixir for over a century.
Even people of their generation couldn’t craft it, let alone the younger generation.
So nowadays, any elixir above the fourth grade is extremely rare and precious. If someone could create such an elixir, they would definitely become the target of all forces vying for them. Many powerful factions would even ask Liu Hun to refine an elixir for them.
This is the terror of an alchemist with a frightening talent.
“Liu Hun, is that book still around?” The Clan Leader suppressed his inner shock and couldn’t help but ask in a low voice.
“That book? I burned it long ago; I only refined this according to memory.” Liu Hun paused for a moment, then answered.
“Truly a genius of alchemy! To think he could refine such a terrifying elixir just by memory!” At this time, an elder beside him couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.
“Congratulations, Liu Hun, you’ve passed the test. From today onwards, you are a member of our Ghost Doctor Clan.” The Clan Leader smiled slightly, then looked at Liu Hun and said slowly.
“I agreed with you not to join your Ghost Doctor Clan, but to prove that his disciple is no worse than any of you!” Having said this, Liu Hun turned and walked towards the foot of the mountain.