Chapter 9

Bai Ningshuang closed the door, turned around, and bowed to Lu Chen.

"Bai Ningshuang greets the Alchemy King!"

This statement was like a sudden thunderclap, shocking everyone.

Chen Yuanliang, who was following behind, was shaken to his core and immediately fell to his knees before Lu Chen.

Alchemy King?

That is the pinnacle of alchemy!

Lu Chen was only sixteen years old, and although he had refined nine high-quality True Essence Pills, it did not necessarily mean he was an Alchemy King.

A third-rank alchemist or higher could also achieve Lu Chen's level.

But Bai Ningshuang was not joking, and even if he had doubts, he did not dare to question.

The young man in the room also looked at Lu Chen in surprise, and after a moment, he came to his senses and bowed to Lu Chen.

"Ming Hao greets the Alchemy King!"

Ming Hao?

Surnamed Ming?

In the entire dynasty, only the royal family members were surnamed Ming.

Could this young man be from the royal family?

Lu Chen did not delve into Ming Hao's background; he was somewhat surprised that he had become an Alchemy King.

"Only an Alchemy King can summon the Soul Fire."

Bai Ningshuang, seeing that Lu Chen seemed unaware, reminded him.

"Master Lu's alchemy fire is actually the Soul Fire; my knowledge is truly limited."

Chen Yuanliang was enlightened and his body trembled with excitement.

He never thought he would meet a young Alchemy King; his life was now without regret.

In the path of alchemy, the skilled lead, regardless of age.

"I can indeed summon the Soul Fire, but I am not an Alchemy King."

Lu Chen waved his hand and spoke honestly.

"But I saw your alchemy techniques, which are both refined and powerful, and your fire control surpasses that of an alchemist, fully demonstrating the demeanor of an Alchemy King."

Bai Ningshuang said this.

Lu Chen had nothing more to say; if he was an Alchemy King, so be it; it wouldn't make him lose a pound of flesh.

"What brings the Great Alchemist to invite me here?"

"I dare not, my name is Bai Ningshuang, and I am an elder of the Alchemy Pavilion."

Bai Ningshuang quickly said, not daring to let an Alchemy King call her a Great Alchemist.

"Then, Elder Bai, please get straight to the point."

Lu Chen said.

"Alchemy King Lu, I have a request!"

Bai Ningshuang glanced at Ming Hao and then explained the situation.

Ming Hao is her nephew, who was poisoned by the Black Yin Poison and is on the brink of death, requiring the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill to detoxify.

One of the ingredients needed to refine the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill is very rare and can only be found on a mountain outside Shuangmu City.

She came to Shuangmu City and brought Ming Hao along to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

Her trip was kept secret, and only Chen Yuanliang knew about it.

Otherwise, with Chen Yuanliang's status, how could he have met a prestigious seventh-rank Great Alchemist?

"Have you found that ingredient?"

Lu Chen asked.

"It has been found."

Bai Ningshuang replied.

"Then why not start refining it immediately?"

"The Great Luo Golden Purity Pill requires a powerful fire to refine, but my True Fire is not strong enough, and I have failed several times."

Bai Ningshuang slightly lowered her head, a bit embarrassed.

"Does it need the Soul Fire to refine?"

Lu Chen suddenly understood.

"My nephew is on the brink of death; I humbly request the Alchemy King's assistance. Bai Ningshuang is deeply grateful."

Bai Ningshuang's eyes reddened, and she bowed to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen quickly reached out to support her and said, "Elder Bai, please stand up. I will help you refine the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill."

Bai Ningshuang had just helped him out of a difficult situation, and it was only right to repay her.

"I will go get the alchemy furnace and the ingredients."

Chen Yuanliang got up from the ground and ran off quickly.

Soon, Chen Yuanliang, like a servant, brought the alchemy furnace and fetched three sets of ingredients for the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill.

"Alchemy King, are three sets enough? Do you need more?"

Chen Yuanliang asked respectfully.

"No, one set is enough."

Lu Chen waved his hand, opened the alchemy furnace, and summoned the Soul Fire to warm it up.

"Alchemy King Lu, let me explain the ingredients and the process for refining the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill."

Bai Ningshuang approached and said.

"No need, I know."

Lu Chen had the memory of the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill alchemy technique and naturally knew how to refine it. However, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Please don't call me Alchemy King; just call me Lu Chen."

Following his usual method, Lu Chen poured all the ingredients into the alchemy furnace and purified them.

Lu Chen's alchemy techniques were extremely refined, the Soul Fire was extremely fierce, and the process was extremely smooth.

Chen Yuanliang watched with amazement.

Bai Ningshuang nodded repeatedly, her beautiful eyes filled with deep respect.

Especially when she saw the Soul Fire in Lu Chen's hands, she was envious.

After a while, it was time to form the pill, which required a powerful fire!

Lu Chen increased the Soul Fire and fiercely burned the alchemy furnace.

After a moment, the alchemy furnace could not withstand the heat and exploded.

The furnace exploded!

"The alchemy furnace is not strong enough to withstand the Soul Fire; it needs to be replaced."

Bai Ningshuang's hopeful eyes instantly dimmed.

Chen Yuanliang's face turned pale, and he inwardly groaned.

This was the best alchemy furnace in the entire alchemy pavilion; where could he find a better one?

"No need."

Lu Chen sifted through the broken pieces of the alchemy furnace and found a pill, smiling, "Fortunately, one pill survived."

Everyone looked at the pill and showed signs of joy.

Bai Ningshuang took the Great Luo Golden Purity Pill and immediately gave it to Ming Hao.

After a short while, Ming Hao showed signs of pain, but the black aura on his forehead quickly dissipated.

"Thank you for saving my life!"

After the detoxification, Ming Hao felt a great burden lifted and immediately thanked Lu Chen, presenting him with a coiled dragon jade pendant, "This jade pendant is my token. When the Alchemy King comes to the capital, you can use this jade pendant to enter the palace without any hindrance."

Lu Chen accepted the jade pendant and was about to take his leave.

Bai Ningshuang, unable to retain him, personally escorted Lu Chen out of the alchemy pavilion.

"Master... Master Lu, when you come to the capital, you must visit the Alchemy Pavilion to find me; I will repay your great kindness."

Lu Chen nodded and asked Chen Yuanliang for another alchemy furnace before taking his leave.

City Lord's Mansion.

Main Hall.

"Rubbish!"

Zhou He slammed his hand on the table, and Zhou Hong below was trembling with fear.

Zhou Hong had reported everything about Lu Chen, and Zhou He was fuming with anger.

If he had known this would happen, he would have killed Lu Chen outright to end all troubles.

He never thought that after digging out the dantian and extracting the martial vein, Lu Chen would still have cultivation and even know alchemy. It was truly unbelievable.

What made Zhou He even more furious was that Zhou Hong had given fifty Spirit Qi Pills to Lu Chen, which was like aiding the enemy.

If Lu Chen used those Spirit Qi Pills to cultivate and then participated in the recruitment ceremony, wouldn't he be a threat to Zhou Ruoxue?

"Father, there is less than a month until the recruitment ceremony. No matter how much that waste cultivates, he cannot recover to his peak state."

Zhou Ruoxue said, "Now that I have entered the True Essence Realm, my cultivation has advanced rapidly. Even the Lu Chen of the past is no match for me; there is nothing to worry about."

"Fear the one in ten thousand, not the ten thousand in one."

Zhou He's face was dark as he said, "This Lu Chen is a bit tricky and must be guarded against."

"Uncle Zhou, please rest assured. No matter what tricks Lu Chen has, he will not enter the Purple Cloud Sect."

A contemptuous voice sounded.

In the main hall, a handsome young man was sitting, wearing a Purple Cloud robe and holding a silver fan, looking very elegant.

"What is your plan, Cousin Jiang?"

Zhou He's anger turned to a smile, and he quickly asked.

"Because I will not let Ruoxue down."

The young man smiled, took out a brocade box, opened it, and a strong medicinal fragrance filled the entire hall.

"True Essence Pill!"

Zhou He glanced at the brocade box and saw a golden pill, immediately breaking into a wide smile.

That was the best pill for the True Essence Realm, more precious than a thousand-year-old Dragon Essence Fruit, and it was a treasure of the Purple Cloud Sect!

"Brother Jiang Yao, I knew you were the best for me."

Zhou Ruoxue approached the young man, her eyes filled with spring, her charm captivating.

"Who else would I be good to if not my fiancée?"

Jiang Yao reached out to embrace Zhou Ruoxue's waist, his face full of smiles.