An Old Illness
The moment Long Chen spoke, everyone's expressions changed as they cried out in surprise.
Xun Li was only an eighth-grade King Stage alchemist, yet he could refine a ninth-grade pill in such a short time?
Moreover, he had used 173 spirit herbs!
If what Long Chen said was true, then Xun Li could be called a genius …
Xun Li's expression suddenly changed as he said coldly, "Don't listen to this person's nonsense. Tell me and pull out his tongue!"
Kong San shouted, "If you want to know if what the old man said is true, just open the cauldron!"
"You're a guest of the Jiuyin ancient people. It's said that your pill was specially refined for a certain Daoist. If there's a problem with the pill …"
The black-armored Human King frowned slightly. He was the Human King of the Jiuyin ancient people, and his master was the Daoist mentioned by Kong San.
If what Long Chen said was true, then this matter would be serious.
"Open the cauldron!" The middle-aged man in black armor said coldly, "If it's not a ninth-grade Return Yin Pill, then the two of you should prepare to bleed here today!"
Bang!
As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of spirit light shot out from his saber and blasted the cauldron open.
He reached out and grasped the pill in his hand.
"It really is a Return Yin Pill!"
"A ninth-grade King Stage Return Yin Pill … Could this old man be telling the truth? This pill can kill?"
"Xun Li claims to be a ninth-grade alchemist. What's wrong with refining a ninth-grade pill? Why did this old man say he's an eighth-grade pill?"
…
The surrounding people were confused, but the black-armored middle-aged man frowned.
The pill in the cauldron was indeed a Return Yin Pill, just as Long Chen said. From this, it could be seen that Long Chen was right from the beginning, be it the number of spirit herbs or the name of the spirit herbs.
This pill had always been given to the Jiuyin ancient people's third Daoist …
Xun Li's face was livid as he shouted, "I'm a ninth-grade King Stage alchemist. What's wrong with refining a ninth-grade Return Yin Pill?
"Moreover, I've been with the Jiuyin Ancient People for two years. Everyone knows that the Third Dao Child of the Jiuyin Ancient People refined pills. I think you've been prepared for this for a long time. You're trying to slander me!"
The black armored middle-aged man frowned slightly, as if he felt that Xun Li's words made some sense.
However, Long Chen continued, "It's easy to know if you're a ninth grade King Stage Alchemist. If I'm not wrong, other than this Return Yin Pill, you can't refine any other low grade King Stage Alchemist …"
Thud thud.
Xun Li's feet abruptly shuddered as he subconsciously took a few steps back, his face turning pale with shock.
The black-armored middle-aged man immediately shouted coldly, "Is this person speaking the truth? Alchemist Xun Li, you better prove your innocence. Otherwise, today … "
Xun Li went silent for a short while, and then his face was ghastly pale as he roared. "I … really only know how to refine a single type of medicinal pill. But even then, so what?"
"How is it?" Long Chen sneered. "Refining a ninth grade King Stage Return Yin Pill in a few dozen breaths' time. If you were a ninth grade King Stage Alchemist, it would be fine, but you're only an eighth grade King Stage Alchemist …"
"My guess is right. Your pill cauldron is refined with Black Blood Stone!"
Thud.
As soon as Long Chen finished speaking, Xun Li, who was still insufferably arrogant just a moment ago, fell to the ground, paralyzed.
The black armored soldier held a long saber in his hand, and with a swift movement, he bound Xun Li.
The surrounding ancient clans and alchemists all looked at each other in dismay.
Now that the whole story was clear, what exactly was this Black Blood Stone … and why would it cause the person who consumed the Return Yin Pill to lose his life?
Everyone was discussing animatedly, but Long Chen had no intention of explaining.
Not long after, an old man walked out from the crowd.
This person walked to Long Chen, bowed slightly, and said indifferently, "Refining a pill cauldron with Black Blood Stone is forbidden by my Alchemist Guild. This person deserves death for his crime!"
There was a pill cauldron badge hanging on this person's chest. He was actually an Emperor-level alchemist from the Alchemist Guild!
Hearing this, the black armored soldiers of the Jiuyin Ancient People's faces turned gloomy.
Xun Li even went limp on the ground …
Whoosh!
The middle-aged man in black armor raised his saber and chopped off Xun Li's head. Then, he took out a Dharma artifact to capture Xun Li's soul.
The surrounding people were in an uproar. Xun Li was actually beheaded just like that.
As a guest elder of the Jiuyin Ancient People, this person had always been unscrupulous in Nine Yang City's Pill Assembly. Now, he had actually died an unnatural death!
On the other hand, everyone was staring at Long Chen.
A King Grade Eight alchemist refining a Grade Nine Emperor-level pill within a few breaths …
He had actually seen through everything so easily!
No matter if it was the number of pills, the name of the pills, or Xun Li's alchemy cultivation …
He had even listed out the items used to refine the pill cauldron.
"Could this person really be … a Pill Venerable?"
"A Divine-level alchemist. Even if he can't refine pills and open a cauldron, he's still a top-notch existence!"
"This person was able to see through so many things in just a few breaths. His understanding of alchemy has probably reached a shocking level!"
…
Everyone's faces were filled with fervor.
If the old man in front of them was really a Divine-level alchemist, then they might really have ushered in a great opportunity!
However, just as the crowd was eager to seek Long Chen's guidance, Long Chen's voice suddenly rang out.
The Divine-level alchemist from the Alchemist Guild pressed his hand down slightly and stared at Long Chen. "I'm Ouyang Yun, a Grade One Divine-level alchemist.
"The Black Blood Stone has been banned for a long time. Very few people have heard of it, and it's extremely difficult to discover. However, even a Grade Three Divine-level alchemist or above can see that there's something fishy about it.
"Senior being able to see through the Black Blood Stone is enough to prove that you were at least a Grade Three Divine-level alchemist in the past. However, if you assume that you're a Divine-level alchemist just because of this … I'm afraid that's not right."
This person's words were filled with doubt, but every word was very respectful. It was as if he treated Long Chen as a senior.
Several people from the Alchemist Guild also nodded.
Compared to many rogue cultivators and ancient clans, their horizons and knowledge of the many prohibitions of alchemy were very clear.
Divine-level alchemists were only found in the Alchemist Guild in the entire Waste Realm.
If this person was really a Divine-level alchemist, even if he couldn't refine pills, it was enough to cause a sensation.
Long Chen coughed lightly and said, "I came here to seek an opportunity and find a person to inherit my mantle … Little friend, please tell me how you're going to prove it."
Ouyang Yun was in awe. Seeing that Long Chen was so calm, he believed him a little.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Senior, since you can't refine pills anymore, the Alchemist Guild has an extremely strict examination of Divine-level alchemists. The Alchemy Venerable's mark is naturally one of them.
"However, the intent of condensing pill patterns inside can only be detected by a Renhuang powerhouse.
"I'm not talented, but I was lucky enough to see a Divine-level alchemist in the Alchemist Guild. I have an old illness that only a Divine-level alchemist can see the solution to."
Ouyang Yun's words were humble. The people around were also very convinced by the Alchemist Guild. They all looked at Long Chen.
When Ouyang Yun mentioned this old illness, he couldn't help but sigh.
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