"Is it starting in three days?"
Ye Chen held a letter between his index and middle fingers, which then ignited into golden flas, burning to ashes.
He had been looking forward to this auction for quite a long ti. The auction included the primary ingredient for making the Refining God Pill, and it was rumored that the final auction item would be a Divine-level Secret Treasure.
Although he did not know whether the rumor was true, it was enough to fill everyone with anticipation.
Since the auction was about to take place, Ye Chen, contemplating his options, chose not to attempt a breakthrough. He planned to do so after the auction event, as he had a feeling that this breakthrough would not simply take a few days, but could extend for a considerable period.
After the chaos with the Demon Beasts ended, that very night, Elder Duanmu from Xiafeng Academy led Ye Chen and a group of elite students back to the Academy.
As for the Kingdom Ancestor, he had left at the earliest opportunity, as the Royal Capital could not afford to lose the protection of a Heavenly God, lest opportunists cause trouble.
anwhile, the Mansion Master continued to stay on the battlefield. Although the Hongtian Great Saint had declared an end to the chaos, the Mansion Master chose to stay on guard – better safe than sorry.
That night, the group returned to the Royal Capital.
Despite the rumors that the entire Wind Country might fall, many citizens in the Royal Capital firmly believed in its unwavering immortality. Even if other towns were conquered, this city, standing on this land for over a thousand years, would not fall.
Thus, the people in the capital were not greatly panicked by the chaos caused by the Demon Beasts; life in the city continued as usual, bustling and lively.
After returning to the Academy, everyone dispersed to their respective ways, signaling that all was well.
Imdiately, without looking back, Ye Chen left the Academy and headed straight to Danxin Palace to et with Li Yun and gather detailed information about the upcoming auction.
Danxin Palace was bustling as always, with many dignitaries present seeking Pills. As soon as Ye Chen entered, he was promptly greeted by a beautiful maid who ca forward to invite him, saying, "Sir, please, this way."
Ye Chen was surprised, for it was the sa maid who had attended to him last ti. Recognizing him as a friend of Master Li Yun, she hurriedly ca forward and said so.
"Thank you," Ye Chen nodded, not declining her guidance, and followed the maid into the inner hall.
Upon entering the luxurious inner hall of Danxin Palace, he was reminded of the palace’s grandeur – only a significant power could hold such a vast palace estate within the highly valuable land of the Royal Capital.
However, being an Alchemist was a reverently acknowledged identity, and Danxin Palace was the eting point for all alchemists of Wind Country – naturally, it was an eminent place.
Inside the glittering inner hall, contrary to the expected quietude, there was a stream of cheering sounds erging, surprising him.
Aren’t alchemists supposed to avoid noise? And this was the inner hall of Danxin Palace, a place of importance, yet it was noisy, truly unusual.
Ye Chen looked up and saw that the inner hall was densely packed with people, bustling like a marketplace. Apart from a few alchemists, there were also many significant figures from the Royal Capital, gathered together, discussing animatedly.
Ye Chen paused, then smiled, feeling the presence of alchemy in the air; probably they were spectating an alchemy process.
Not in a rush to find Li Yun just yet, Ye Chen, curious about what Pill was being refined to attract such a crowd, gestured for the maid to leave and stepped forward, moving closer to the crowd.
In the center, surrounded by the people, was a dicine Tripod. Flas roared fiercely under it, and the scent of the dicinal concoction wafted through the air. Clearly, even though the Pill being refined was only First-grade, it was of a high quality; otherwise, exuding such a dicinal fragrance during the process would be difficult.
Looking beyond the tripod, he saw the alchemist was actually a young girl, more aptly, a teenager about fifteen or sixteen years old, around the sa age as Ye Chen.
The girl was elegant and beautiful, sitting cross-legged on a cushion, dressed in a satin yellow outfit that outlined her delicate and beautiful curves. Despite her young age, she was quite developed and captivating.
Such a beautiful girl likely had many admirers.
However, there was a hint of arrogance on her youthful, beautiful face, clearly proud like a proud peacock. Ordinary n would probably find it hard to catch her eye.
But it made sense, outstanding in beauty and skilled in alchemy, having high standards was expected – certainly, she couldn’t just marry any man.
Ye Chen smiled faintly, dismissing those tedious thoughts, then looked at the dicine Tripod, inhaled the fragrance of the dicine, and revealed a hint of surprise, unable to hold back, he remarked, "Is this really a First-grade Middle Level Clearing God Pill? Though the pill’s grade isn’t very high, considering how young this girl is, being able to start refining a First-grade Middle Level is quite comndable."
The difficulty of refining pills varies, and a Clearing God Pill falls into the interdiate difficulty category. Usually, those who can refine at the First-grade Middle Level are seasoned alchemists. For such a young girl to refine at this difficulty, if successful, her talent would certainly be considered stunning and exquisite, with even Ye Chen taking notice.
In the crowd, many alchemists were discussing admiringly while others were in awe.
At this mont, the girl in yellow was not concerned with the gazes of those around her, focusing almost all her attention on the dicine Tripod. Her spiritual power was erging from her brow, continuously flowing into the tripod, ticulously controlling the strength of the Dao Fire inside to prevent any flaws in the pill.
Alchemy was not an endeavor that could be completed in a mont; as the girl in yellow continuously used her spiritual ability to maintain control, the fragrance of the dicine beca increasingly rich within the inner hall, creating an intoxicating atmosphere.
"It’s nearly ready; the pill is about to be refined."
The alchemists in the crowd whispered, eager to see what quality of pill the girl in yellow could produce.
The dicine Tripod began to tremble slightly as the fragrance wafted out, drawing focused attention.
Ye Chen himself couldn’t help but show more interest, clearly eager to see what grade of pill the girl in yellow would refine.
"Hmm, it’s about to be successful, just the ergence of this fragrance alone indicates that the Clearing God Pill is at least of First-grade Middle Level. If it were to go further, achieve the First-grade High Level, I think Lady Shuangshuang might even be taken as a disciple by the Chief Alchemist of the Royal Palace."
"While the fragrance is flowing, alchemy is tricky; one wrong step could ruin everything. If careless now, this Clearing God Pill may not even reach First-grade Middle Level and could beco lower grade or rely a Remnant Pill."
The crowd was abuzz, closely watching the girl in yellow’s alchemy process—a learning experience for many alchemists.
After about half an hour, the girl in yellow suddenly widened her eyes, exclaid softly, and the dicine Tripod burst open with a loud noise. The fragrance rolled out, and a round, green pill was drawn out into the void, falling gently into her delicate, jade-white hand, lying there quietly, surrounded by a green glow, definitely a First-grade High Level Clearing God Pill.
The appearance of this pill instantly triggered exclamations and comndations from those present.
"Indeed, it’s a First-grade High Grade Pill. Lady Shuangshuang is truly remarkable."
"At just sixteen years old, refining a First-grade High Grade Pill, even in the whole of Xiafeng Country, she would undoubtedly be the first, truly deserving."
"I believe even compared to the people from other kingdoms, Lady Shuangshuang can absolutely be considered a alchemy prodigy."
"Yes, if this news reaches the Royal Palace, that highly esteed Chief Alchemy Master would probably take her as a disciple—an imnse honor."
Listening to the joyful voices of the crowd, even the girl in yellow couldn’t help but reveal a proud smile.
At such an age, being able to refine a pill of this grade was truly extraordinary; even across the entire Xiafeng Country, she would definitely be unparalleled.
Because she was only fifteen years old, incredibly young, there would be no one across the entire Xiafeng Country who could match her.
And, hearing everyone’s words, she was also full of anticipation for the Three-Star Chief Alchemy Master of the Royal Palace and deeply wished to be accepted as a disciple.
With guidance from a Three-Star Alchemy Master, becoming a Second Star Alchemist was just a matter of ti, and reaching even higher to the Three-star level was also a substantial possibility.
And achieving such a level would command respect even from Martial God warriors, and the Royal Family would hold her in the highest regard, a true eminent status second only to none.
Who wouldn’t desire such an esteed position?
"High Grade indeed is the High Grade, it’s just a pity..."
Just as everyone was applauding, a voice full of regret suddenly rang out, like a thunderclap, stunning everyone.
Turning towards the source of the voice, they were shocked to find a black-clad young man with a visibly regretful expression, shaking his head greatly.
In an instant, the girl in yellow’s expression darkened...
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