Chapter 74

Simayan glared and said, "Of course it's for studying that formula! Although we may not be able to figure out the entire recipe, as long as we can identify all the ingredients, even if we can't refine the Giant Elixir, we might still be able to refine other enhancement elixirs of a lower grade with lesser effects."

"You should know that this item was in high demand today, with the price being more than twice that of a regular Giant Elixir. If it weren't for the support of Tayan Academy, I, an old man, wouldn't have been able to secure it... What I'm trying to say is that Old Mo thinks you have great talent in alchemy and wants to invite you to join the research. Tayan Academy will cover all the expenses. What do you think?"

Mo Liusheng didn't speak. He kept his eyes on Shen Lang's movements, knowing that he was refining talismans.

But Shen Lang's hands moved swiftly, and in no time, a cold chill filled the room, as if an Ice Talisman had been completed...

Then, a wave of heat engulfed the room, turning it into a furnace, and another Fireball Talisman was put away...

After a while, in the quiet room, a few crackles were heard, and a Lightning Talisman was also put away... Is this really making talismans?

It feels more like signing books for sale...

How can talismans be made so quickly...

Talismans, in essence, are special papers that seal spells, which can be activated when needed.

To refine a Lightning Talisman, one must either have practiced lightning-based techniques or seek help from someone who has.

A martial artist at the First Heaven of Qi Martial Realm, no matter how hard they try or how well they cooperate with a talisman refiner, cannot possibly refine a talisman with the attack power of a Second Heaven martial artist.

From this, it seems that Shen Lang not only knows various techniques but has also practiced them to a considerable level...

This is clearly too strange.

"This kid is a freak. Every time I think I understand him, it turns out to be different..."

Mo Liusheng wiped his sweat as he watched.

Fortunately, he had seen Shen Lang refine artifacts before. Although refining talismans is a different field, this young man is no ordinary person. He's a freak, so any situation seems normal, but his speed is really scary.

Shen Lang couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard Simayan mention wanting to study the Giant Elixir.

It's just as he had guessed...

Just as he was about to speak, a waiter hurriedly knocked on the door and entered.

The waiter bowed respectfully to Shen Lang and said, "Young Master Lang, a young man just delivered a message to the Listening Wind Tavern, asking me to tell you that Clan Head Shen Haoxuan is waiting for you by the Phoenix River outside the South Gate. He wants you to come and discuss clan matters."

"I understand. You may leave," Shen Lang waved his hand.

As soon as the waiter left, Simayan snorted and said, "Little Lang, you're not really going, are you? With Shen Haoxuan's mind, he wouldn't dare to do such a thing. Your current status is not something he can provoke. If he were smart, he would hide in the Shen family and not show his face... Besides, if he really wanted to find you, he should wait for you to return to the Shen family, not invite you outside the city. This is a trap!"

Mo Liusheng said coldly, "If it's someone from the Holy Light Sect... the two of us old men will accompany you. They wouldn't dare to touch us!"

Shen Lang shook his head and stood up, saying, "No need. It's a small matter. I don't want to trouble the two of you. If I'm not mistaken, it's not the Holy Light Sect... Ha, these guys are really in a hurry. Well, I'm also quite anxious..."

As he spoke, he lightly waved his right hand, and a piece of parchment spun and landed steadily in front of Simayan.

"Studying that Giant Elixir alone won't yield much. Even if we figure out a little, it would take who knows how many years. Please take a look at this... Old Brother Mo spoke up for me in front of the Holy Light Sect... I, Shen Lang, am not the kind of person who doesn't know good from bad. I know who is good to me and who is not."

With that, he pushed open the door and walked out.

Simayan and Mo Liusheng were both stunned...

Could there be something good on this parchment? Better than the Giant Elixir?

Although both knew he might be highly skilled in alchemy, they had never seen him refine elixirs.

So, hearing him say this, they were a bit puzzled.

When Simayan picked up the parchment, his eyes widened instantly, and he blurted out a curse, "Damn!"

"It turns out... that thing... is his!" Mo Liusheng's hand trembled, spilling a bowl of tea on Simayan's face.

"This... this... Old Mo, why do I feel dizzy..."

"Dizzy? Take these two things and go back to the academy immediately. We need to consult the old dean... I'm even more dizzy. He said I spoke up for him, but why did he give this to you, an old man? You didn't even say a word and got such a big benefit. It's really unfair!"

The two old men, still dazed, muttered for a while before calming down and heading straight to Tayan Academy.

Meanwhile, Shen Lang had already left the South Gate and arrived by the Phoenix River.

The Phoenix River, with its many bends, circled around Tayan Academy and passed by the outskirts of Tianfeng City. It was a great place to enjoy the scenery.

It was already evening, with the sun setting, and a cool breeze blew over the river, creating a misty atmosphere.

Shen Lang looked around and sensed a few faint auras. He smiled a bit awkwardly, "Looks like I came too quickly. They haven't prepared yet... I'm really sorry about that."

As he spoke, several shouts and sounds of battle came from the distance, growing louder.

Shen Lang focused and was surprised to see the silver-haired youth from the Xuan Dao Sect and several people from the Holy Light Sect fighting and retreating toward him.

The two sides were fighting fiercely, with sand and stones flying.

"What's going on... Why are they all gathered here? Do they like to fight by the river? Is it easier to throw bodies in the river or something?"

Shen Lang was both amused and exasperated.

"Mo Ge! We didn't provoke you, but you used tricks to injure my two junior brothers. You've gone too far! This time, I won't let you off! Surround him, don't let him escape!"

Yao Chengjie's sword glowed with a bright light as he attacked Mo Ge fiercely.

Although his character was questionable, his cultivation was not bad, reaching around the Sixth Heaven of Qi Martial Realm.

"Idiot."

The silver-haired youth didn't even bother to explain. He had seen what Xue Dang had done but didn't want to say anything more.

"Nine Heavens Sword Technique!"

"Thousand Layers of Fire Hell!"

"Blood Shadow Slash!"

"Fiery God Fist!"

Under Yao Chengjie's lead, the other four attacked Mo Ge with all their might.

Their powerful techniques reached their peak, and their weapons shook, releasing four fierce energies that surged toward Mo Ge.

As the four energies shot out, Mo Ge, surrounded by them, let out a cold, calm snort.

Almost simultaneously, a bright light emitted, and Shen Lang saw Mo Ge enveloped in lightning. The fierce lightning power immediately collided with the five energies.

"Boom!"

The moment they collided, the energies paused for a moment, then a deafening explosion echoed.

Yao Chengjie and the others were forced back, panting heavily.

One against five, Mo Ge still had the upper hand!

"Lightning Control Technique..."

Shen Lang, watching from the side, noticed that Mo Ge's mouth was bleeding, and his face was paler.

Although his cultivation was stronger than the five, it wasn't much stronger. He mainly relied on his spirit weapon and agility.

In a direct confrontation, the five could wear him down, depleting his spirit energy before finishing him off.

After this clash, he seemed to be seriously injured, with his spirit energy already in disarray.

"Ha ha ha, the Holy Light Sect is so powerful. Five against one, and they're still beaten up. Ha, how impressive!" Shen Lang clapped and laughed.

"Junior Lord, it's that reckless kid!" one of the Holy Light Sect members shouted.

Yao Chengjie and the others were stunned, then overjoyed. They hadn't expected to encounter this kid here!

They had been planning to look for him, but he had conveniently delivered himself.

"Mo Ge is already seriously injured. Take him down first, then deal with that kid!" Yao Chengjie shouted.

"Ke!" A crane's cry echoed from the sky.

Then, "Zing, zing," two blue wind blades shot toward the Holy Light Sect members.

"It's Zilan, be careful!" the Holy Light Sect members were shocked and quickly retreated.

"Boom, boom!"

The two wind blades struck the riverbank, sending rocks flying.

A white-robed woman rode a giant white crane and landed beside Mo Ge.

"Senior Sister," Mo Ge said softly.

The woman, dressed in white, was not breathtakingly beautiful but had a clear and ethereal presence, like a fairy or a dancing spirit, transcending the mundane world.

"Are you okay?" the white-robed woman looked at Mo Ge, her gaze turning cold as she scanned the Holy Light Sect members.

"I'm fine."

Yao Chengjie and the others' faces darkened. This woman's cultivation was far superior to everyone present. With her here, it would be difficult to resolve things peacefully.

But Mo Ge was already injured, and they had also encountered Shen Lang, who had infuriated them at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. Yao Chengjie, being the type who wouldn't give up easily, was reluctant to let this opportunity pass.

"I and Junior Brother Liu will hold off Zilan. The three of you deal with Mo Ge. We'll take care of that kid later!" Yao Chengjie shouted.

At that moment, sharp whistling sounds came from the sky, and several arrows shot out from the forest by the river.

The arrows, glowing with a faint blue light, moved incredibly fast, tearing through the air.

"Anti-Demon Arrows, be careful!" Zilan, the white-robed woman, was alarmed.

The arrows were all aimed at Shen Lang!

Just as the arrows were shot, two dark figures swooped down from the trees, and two more figures emerged from the turbulent Phoenix River.

"Kill!"

Four thick, black iron chains shot toward Shen Lang with a hissing sound.