Chapter 41 of 100

Chapter 41

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Meng Bo originally came to cause trouble, but now he felt ashamed. Shen Xiang's previous actions had deeply moved him, and he decided that even if he won, he would not take Shen Xiang's Golden Spirit Fruit.

In most cases, a batch of Primordial Energy Pills can produce three pills, and a more skilled alchemist can produce four. When Meng Bo opened the lid of his Mystic Yang Cauldron, four slightly yellowish transparent pills slowly floated up.

"Four Primordial Energy Pills, worthy of being the Pill King!" an alchemist beside him couldn't help but exclaim, "From the color and fragrance, the quality should be top-notch!"

Now it was Shen Xiang's turn. After opening the lid of the cauldron, he gently blew to disperse the mist. At this moment, everyone was stunned, their faces filled with shock.

Inside, five flawless, crystal-clear pills were seen, and they were even emitting a faint white light. These were pure Primordial Energy Pills, and the overwhelming fragrance was even more astonishing.

Not only were there five pills, but they were of the highest quality, far surpassing Meng Bo!

Meng Bo sighed deeply, and when he looked at Shen Xiang, his eyes were full of respect. Previously, he thought Shen Xiang was a young man with some talent but a high and mighty attitude, like Yao Tianhua. But now, seeing the Primordial Energy Pills Shen Xiang had refined, he was genuinely convinced!

"I lost!" Meng Bo sighed. At this moment, he was no longer the proud Pill King; he seemed much older, and this was a significant blow to him.

"Old Master Meng, I think you don't often refine Primordial Energy Pills! Even in a rusty state, you can still produce such high-quality pills, which is admirable to us younger generations. Let's call it a draw; neither of us wins, nor loses," Shen Xiang said with a gentle smile. Meng Bo was the most skilled alchemist in the entire Southern Wu Kingdom, and it would be best to befriend him.

Meng Bo shook his head and then picked up the red-glowing Mystic Yang Cauldron, handing it to Shen Xiang. "Losing is losing; this cauldron is yours! For years, I have relied on this cauldron and neglected some fundamental things. It should have a better owner than me."

Meng Bo's and Shen Xiang's actions earned the admiration of the other alchemists, giving them a new perspective on the two.

Shen Xiang shrugged and said, "Old Master Meng, how about joining the Pill King Pavilion and becoming the chief alchemist here? The Mystic Yang Cauldron will still be yours, and you can also get the Golden Spirit Fruit!"

Everyone was surprised; Shen Xiang was actually trying to recruit Meng Bo to the Pill King Pavilion!

Shen Lüzong's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly smiled, "The Pill King Pavilion needs Old Master Meng to be its pillar; only then can it truly be called the Pill King Pavilion!"

Meng Bo pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, but you must take this alchemy cauldron. Your foundation is very solid, and using this cauldron will make your work much more efficient!"

Meng Bo's agreement left the other alchemists feeling very uncomfortable. With such a powerful Pill King here, it would be difficult for them to sneak into the Pill King Pavilion.

At this moment, an old man said, "Pavilion Master Shen, I don't ask to be an alchemist here; I only hope to be a servant. I don't need any compensation."

Seeing this, the other elders followed suit, expressing their willingness to stay without pay, as being with the Pill King would allow them to learn a lot.

"Let's see... Old Master Meng, you decide!" Shen Xiang scratched his head and smiled.

Meng Bo frowned at the dozen or so elders and then nodded. "Alright, you can stay."

Next, Shen Lüzong and Meng Bo selected two skilled alchemists from the dozen elders and gave them Golden Spirit Fruits as compensation.

With Meng Bo's joining, Shen Xiang felt much more at ease. At least he wouldn't have to refine pills himself, which was a very tedious task.

"Uncle, you should be the Pavilion Master. You managed the Spirit Pill Pavilion for many years and have more experience in this area. Old Master Meng and the other seniors can focus on refining pills," Shen Xiang said. Although Meng Bo was the Pill King, he had been in seclusion refining pills for years and lacked management experience.

Meng Bo and the others had no objections, and Shen Lüzong nodded in agreement. Now, the Pill King Pavilion had four outstanding alchemists and over a dozen ordinary-level alchemists, making it the largest alchemy force outside the Yao Family and the Pill Fragrance Peach Garden.

That night, Shen Xiang sat with a group of white-haired elders, discussing alchemy. Shen Xiang had received teachings from Su Meirao, and his alchemy techniques were highly advanced. Combining this with his own experience, he shared some key points, greatly benefiting the alchemists and earning their admiration. Despite his young age, he had grasped many things that amazed them.

"Shen Xiang, I apologize for this morning's rudeness! The Yao Family once gave me some herbs, so I owed them a favor, but from now on, I will have nothing to do with them," Meng Bo said with a look of regret.

Shen Xiang smiled. "Let's put the past behind us. The Yao Family now hates me to the bone, after all, I made them lose face." He had obtained an excellent alchemy cauldron and an outstanding alchemist, gifts from the Yao Family, and he secretly felt grateful to them.

"Everyone, it will be tough from now on. The Capital Martial Arts Conference is about to begin, and I need to prepare. I must win first place and obtain the True Essence Pill."

Shen Xiang's eyes sparkled with confidence, and at this moment, everyone was once again stunned. While admiring Shen Xiang's alchemy talent, they had overlooked his strength. Now they remembered that Shen Xiang was also a young powerhouse!

Shen Xiang's strength was such that he could defeat the Yao Family's Seventh Rank Mortal Martial Elder without a scratch, a talent that was truly monstrous!

"I'm going to practice. Everyone, get some rest!" Shen Xiang said and quickly left.

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In a forest outside the capital, Shen Xiang looked at the Mystic Yang Cauldron, which glowed with a red flame, feeling a bit excited. The moment he touched the cauldron, he knew it was extraordinary.

At this moment, Su Meirao and Bai Youyou, two stunning beauties, also emerged from the ring, looking at the Mystic Yang Cauldron Shen Xiang had won.

"Fire Dragon Blood Jade!" Bai Youyou couldn't help but take a few steps back. The usually cold and beautiful woman was actually afraid of the Mystic Yang Cauldron.

Su Meirao looked at the alchemy cauldron with a bright gaze, then bent down and gently caressed it with her delicate, boneless hand, as if fondling a treasure.

Bai Youyou slowly approached but kept her eyes fixed on the Mystic Yang Cauldron on the ground. Her body, wrapped in a purple, noble dress, trembled slightly, and her expression was as if facing a formidable enemy.

"You're right, it is Fire Dragon Blood Jade. I didn't expect you to obtain such a treasure! That half-baked Pill King will surely be heartbroken when he finds out," Su Meirao said with a delighted smile, her beauty captivating and charming, making one want to embrace her and cherish her.

Shen Xiang quickly put away the alchemy cauldron. Although he didn't know what Fire Dragon Blood Jade was, he could see that Bai Youyou was very afraid of it. He felt a bit guilty and said, "Sister Youyou, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were afraid of this."

Bai Youyou's expression softened, and she said softly, "It's not your fault!" Her voice was so gentle and beautiful that Shen Xiang was momentarily stunned, a warm feeling surging in his heart, making him feel inexplicably comfortable.

Seeing Shen Xiang's unusual expression, Bai Youyou immediately said coldly, "The demonic cultivation technique I practice and my extremely yin body are incompatible with the extremely yang and hard Fire Dragon Blood Jade."

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