Chapter 95

A single sentence is enough to explain everything.

A person of their age, yet with alchemy skills on par with those of two Venerables.

What is the value of such a person?

It's hard to make an accurate comparison in terms of money.

However, everyone knew that the person in front of them was absolutely... boundless in potential!

Of course, at this moment, everyone was more concerned about the outcome.

Huangjin Cai was already staring at Bai Chen with shining eyes, seeing not just a person, but mountains of gold.

The power of the Golden Wealth Sect was not inferior to that of other top sects, but it was also not as strong as the others, because they lacked a deep foundation. The other top sects, each with a thousand-year legacy, were all immortal monuments.

However, the Golden Wealth Sect had only been established for a mere hundred years, and it focused mainly on commerce.

This also meant that the Golden Wealth Sect was not widely recognized by most martial artists. In a hundred years, it had barely managed to enter the ranks of top sects, and even then, it was at the bottom.

Many sects coveted the wealth and status of the Golden Wealth Sect, all wanting to take its place.

Therefore, the Golden Wealth Sect had been seeking a breakthrough, wanting to change and gain recognition from the martial world.

In recent years, the Golden Wealth Sect had been trying to enter the market for elixirs.

Firstly, elixirs were indispensable to martial artists, and the market for elixirs was highly profitable. However, the profits in the martial world had already been divided up.

The Golden Wealth Sect did not have any alchemists who could influence the entire industry, only some low-level alchemists, who were like unwanted children, lacking both skills and abilities, and were very expensive to support.

Therefore, the Golden Wealth Sect had been trying to recruit a Master Alchemist. However, most Master Alchemists wouldn't even give the Golden Wealth Sect a second glance.

The Golden Wealth Sect was at a loss, which was why Huangjin Cai was looking at Bai Chen with such favor.

Regardless of whether they could recruit him or not, they had to build a relationship first.

Half an hour passed, and everyone's eyes were bright, especially Dongfang Qing and Huangjin Cai.

Dongfang Qing was trying to remember every step as much as possible, trying to understand the principles behind them.

It must be said that Bai Chen's demonstration brought her more than just shock.

It also brought breakthroughs, as many principles she had previously not understood were now clear to her.

However, Dongfang Qing was still confused for much of the time, often in a state of bewilderment.

She wanted to ask questions but couldn't bring herself to do so.

She had previously criticized Bai Chen harshly, and now it would be embarrassing to ask him for help.

However, she understood Bai Chen's final step.

"Return... Return of the Light..."

This was a technique close to legend, not lost, but very few famous alchemists in the martial world could perform it.

If the previous steps showed that Bai Chen's alchemy skills were nearly perfect, then this "Return of the Light" technique perfected all the deviations, turning the previous flaws into the most shining highlights.

Thus, the medicinal properties and spiritual energy that had dispersed were completely gathered and transformed into purer spiritual energy, which was then sent into the cauldron.

Bai Chen gently opened the cauldron, and everyone stretched their necks to see.

However, what they saw inside the cauldron was a pile of black slag.

Everyone couldn't help but feel disappointed. It was indeed impossible for an alchemist, no matter how skilled, to produce ten pills in one attempt.

It seemed they had been too overconfident. Mu Wan'er looked at Bai Chen with a smug expression.

"Boy, you were so arrogant, but now you can't even finish, right? Haha..."

"Wait, this is 'Bone Burial Fragrance.'"

Dongfang Qing's eyes flashed with shock. Bone Burial Fragrance was like a seed that needed the right environment and soil to grow into a strong tree.

The same applied to the elixir, with the slag as the soil and the elixir as the seed.

However, the difficulty of this technique was so high that it had already surpassed human limits.

Because it required both the successful creation of the elixir and the slag, the difficulty was not just a little.

A disciple of the Seven Virtues Sect, at Mei Jiangxue's signal, approached with a tray.

Bai Chen flipped the lid of the cauldron and placed it on the tray.

In the black slag, there was a faint golden light, accompanied by a refreshing aroma that instantly filled the room.

Everyone was momentarily breathless. The slag could not hide the spiritual energy of the elixir, nor could it hide the elixir's aura.

"Dan King!" At this point, not only Dongfang Qing but everyone recognized it.

Whether it was a high-level or low-level elixir, each type of elixir was divided into smaller grades.

The most common was the ordinary grade, followed by the superior grade, then the treasure grade, and the Dan King was the perfect elixir, surpassing the original grade of the elixir, even by two grades.

In fact, everyone present had encountered a Dan King before.

They were all elites of their respective sects, enjoying the best resources, and naturally, the best elixirs.

Ordinary elixirs were only given to ordinary disciples for cultivation, while only those of the treasure grade or higher were suitable for their status.

Producing ten finished pills in one batch was already a miracle.

But these ten pills, originally aimed at the treasure grade, had now become Dan Kings.

Everyone looked at Bai Chen with disbelief.

Bai Chen looked at Mei Jiangxue awkwardly, "Senior, I accidentally made a mistake. I haven't refined elixirs for too long, and my hands are a bit rusty. I turned the treasure-grade elixirs into Dan Kings."

Everyone was dazed. Was he joking?

Others struggled to upgrade an elixir by one grade, but he produced a batch of Dan Kings and had the nerve to say it was a mistake.

Mu Wan'er's face was so red it was almost ripe.

What is shame? This is shame, losing all face.

This little brat, is he trying to drive me crazy or what?

Mei Jiangxue's mouth was almost agape, while Cheng Xianyi's face, though also happy, clearly showed a hint of unwillingness.

Mei Jiangxue was her junior aunt, but they were from different branches of the same sect.

Mei Jiangxue had obtained ten Dan Kings, but the benefits would not go to her.

As for the others, their expressions varied, but all were filled with surprise and disbelief.

Just this alchemy skill alone could make any sect or force eager to recruit him.

Mei Jiangxue smiled at Bai Chen, "Don't think one time is enough."

Looking at Mei Jiangxue's back, Mu Wan'er glared at Bai Chen, "Are you so willing to let her extort you?"

Bai Chen shrugged, "I'm just that cheap. You didn't know me from the first day?"

"For her two disciples?"

Mu Wan'er's question left Bai Chen unsure. After much hesitation, he slowly looked at Mu Wan'er, "What else do you think?"

Outside, they heard Mei Jiangxue's voice, "Tonight, the Embroidery Workshop will host a banquet, with music and dance. We won't return until we are drunk..."

The Seven Virtues Sect was famous worldwide, with Lady Gongsun's sword dance stirring the four directions.

The sword dance of the Seven Virtues Sect was known to all, but few had the chance to see it.

Every disciple of the Seven Virtues Sect practiced sword dance, which far surpassed their martial arts skills.

Night fell.

Inside the Embroidery Workshop, the sound of the zither played, and the dancers moved gracefully.

Three disciples of the Seven Virtues Sect held twin swords and danced elegantly on the stage.

The three disciples were already beautiful, and their sword dance added to their charm.

On the stage, it was hard to tell whether the swords followed the dancers or the dancers followed the swords.

At times, it was like a spring breeze, at others, an autumn chill, a summer breeze, or a winter chill.

The sword dance, accompanied by the zither, was like three descending fairies, indescribably beautiful.

The martial artists in Cangzhou City had long heard of the festivities at the Embroidery Workshop tonight, but only a few had the privilege to enter.

Most of the guests were young martial artists.

Even though Mei Jiangxue and Bai Chen were at the same table, Bai Chen couldn't sit properly.

He sat awkwardly, one foot propped up on the chair next to him.

"Master Bai, this junior offers you a cup," Cheng Xianyi held the cup with both hands, her eyes shining with warmth.

"Thank you, but I must decline. I am not a heavy drinker, and if I lose control, it would ruin this beautiful night."

Everyone was surprised that Cheng Xianyi's first toast was refused by Bai Chen.

This was Cheng Xianyi's friendly gesture, but Bai Chen didn't seem to appreciate it.

Cheng Xianyi didn't mind, sitting down with a light laugh, showing no displeasure.

Bai Chen was helpless. How could he refuse a beautiful woman's toast? But Mei Jiangxue's threatening gaze left him no choice.

If he accepted the cup, it would truly become a death sentence.

Ye Feng stood up, looking at Cheng Xianyi, "I have long heard of Lady Cheng's mastery of the zither and song. Those who hear it are left wanting more. Would Lady Cheng do me the honor of performing a duet with me?"

"Master Ye is too kind. It would be an honor to perform with you," Cheng Xianyi agreed without hesitation, and the two went up on stage.

The sword dance of the Seven Virtues Sect disciples ended, and they gracefully left the stage, making room for the two.

Both had ancient zithers placed before them, sitting opposite each other. Ye Feng, with a graceful posture, played the zither, producing a profound and mysterious sound, showing his familiarity with the instrument.

Cheng Xianyi's delicate hands gently touched the zither, her voice soft and continuous, "Please lead, Master Ye."

Both were masters of the zither. Cheng Xianyi let Ye Feng choose the piece, while she accompanied with her voice.

Ye Feng's fingers moved skillfully, and the music began beautifully, the melody rising gradually.

Cheng Xianyi also began to play, and the song "Sword Sorrow" spread with a wonderful melody.

The song "Sword Sorrow" was familiar to everyone, with a slightly melancholic tune and a winding melody.

The audience was entranced, unable to distinguish between the beauty of the song and the aftertaste of the wine.

When the song ended, everyone's faces showed a look of lingering satisfaction.

The music was like a painting, with Ye Feng as the main player and Cheng Xianyi as the accompanist. In terms of zither skills, Ye Feng was slightly superior.

However, Cheng Xianyi's singing was even more impressive, making it hard to tell who was better.

"Another song."

"Another song..."

Led by Wang Buyi, a few young men began to clamor.

Cheng Xianyi stood up, looking at Bai Chen, who seemed distracted, "Earlier, I heard of Master Bai's talent. I believe you are also skilled in music. Would you like to come up and perform a duet with me?"

Bai Chen looked at Cheng Xianyi awkwardly, "I am not skilled in music. I don't want to ruin everyone's ears."

"Don't pretend. On our journey, you sang every day. Why are you being modest now?"

Mu Wan'er mocked, knowing very well whether Bai Chen was skilled in music.

Given Bai Chen's character, if he knew how to play, he wouldn't pretend not to.

Since he said he didn't, he definitely didn't.

Mu Wan'er was quite pleased to see Bai Chen embarrassed.

"Bai Chen, our sect would also like to hear your music," Mei Jiangxue looked at Bai Chen with a smug expression, clearly enjoying his discomfort.

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