Chapter 942, Young Phoenix

Translator: Silavin

 

Qin Yichen did not enter the courtyard.

 

Not because the flames’ temperature exceeded his tolerance, but rather, he did not wish to disturb Feng Qianxue.

 

Thus, he came to the Pill Hall.

 

“Hm?” Upon entering the Pill Hall, he saw many unfamiliar faces. Dan Xuan, Dai Cangshan, and Qiu Yanyue were not present.

 

Currently, these unfamiliar individuals surrounded a Pill Hall Elder.

 

That Elder was refining Pills.

 

A brief sniff told Qin Yichen it was the fragrance of a Compound Pill.

 

This Pill Hall Elder was not using the Alchemy Technique he had taught, but rather the previous method.

 

Though the entire Alchemy process seemed smooth and flawless, Qin Yichen could predict the resulting Pill’s fusion degree and Grade would not be particularly high.

 

Yet these unfamiliar individuals watched with extreme seriousness, not blinking once, as if fearing they would miss some crucial detail.

 

Just as the Pill neared formation, Qin Yichen pushed the door open.

 

Though the door’s sound was not loud, it disturbed those inside.

 

Instantly, everyone’s gaze turned towards him. Within those eyes, dissatisfaction clearly showed. Particularly after seeing Qin Yichen was merely a teenager, some hot-tempered individuals even voiced reproach.

 

“Where did this Junior come from, so lacking in manners. How dare you barge in without any authority!?”

 

Their anger stemmed from this occurring just when the Pill was forming, at a critical moment. This disruption affected them all to varying degrees.

 

For them, this was absolutely unacceptable.

 

They had paid an enormous price for three days’ time. During these three days, Brilliant Sky Pill Hall Elders would refine Pills thrice a day for them to study.

 

Yet Qin Yichen’s appearance wasted one opportunity.

 

Being glared at by a group, Qin Yichen touched his nose bridge.

 

He too was an Alchemist.

 

Thus, he understood these people’s current feelings quite well.

 

A single glance revealed that amongst these people, most were actually Heaven Grade Alchemists. He could guess their origins.

 

Brilliant Sky Sacred Land could not possibly possess this many Heaven Grade Alchemists. Neither could any other Sacred Land.

 

Clearly, these Alchemists came from various Sacred Lands and Top Tier Forces.

 

Obviously, Compound Pills were not easy to refine. Even with the Pill Formulas, without guidance, improving the fusion degree was difficult.

 

For Alchemists below the Heaven Grade, even forming Pills was challenging.

 

“You’ve arrived.” Originally, they had hoped that the Brilliant Sky Pill Hall Elder would rebuke Qin Yichen, but unexpectedly, this Elder completely ignored them, greeting Qin Yichen warmly instead.

 

“Elder.” Qin Yichen approached him.

 

Seeing this scene, the originally complaining crowd gradually quietened.

 

Even the hot-tempered Alchemists settled down.

 

They had detected the abnormality. Clearly, this youth who had just entered was not as simple as an ordinary Junior. Actually, his ability to enter the Pill Hall at this time already suggested as much.

 

Guards stood at the Pill Hall entrance. They would not permit entry to irrelevant people.

 

“Elder Fu, this person is…”

 

The Heaven Grade Alchemist standing nearest front asked the Pill Hall Elder.

 

“This is the person who developed the Compound Pills, also our Brilliant Sky’s Sacred Master Candidate… Qin Yichen!”

 

Elder Fu introduced them with pride evident on his face.

 

“What? The Compound Pills were developed by him?”

 

“How is this possible? Just how old is he?”

 

“Wait, something’s wrong. His Spiritual Energy seems to have reached… the Heaven Grade!?”

 

“*Siiii!* Such a young Heaven Grade Alchemist!”

 

Moments later, various discussions erupted in the Pill Hall. After discovering Qin Yichen’s Spiritual Energy cultivation realm, astonished voices rang out repeatedly.

 

“I seem to have heard that the person who killed Ling Tuyai was called Qin Yichen…”

 

After this statement emerged, none could maintain composure.

 

Killing Ling Tuyai proved he was a Martial Arts genius. Yet standing before them was clearly a Heaven Grade Alchemist!

 

They could not accept this momentarily.

 

“Please receive my sincerest apologies for disturbing everyone. As compensation, this Junior shall demonstrate how to improve Compound Pill fusion degree.” Speaking thus, Qin Yichen’s expression became solemn. His palm swept out, tossing various medicinal herbs into the Pill Furnace.

 

*Bang!* His palm struck the Pill Furnace, then began moving without apparent pattern.

 

Within a single breath, the originally discussing, puzzled Alchemists’ attention was instantly captured.

 

Particularly those Heaven Grade Alchemists. Their minds were completely absorbed. Their attention was not merely on the process, but more on observing that seemingly patternless technique.

 

Perhaps Heaven Grade and below Alchemists could only sense that Alchemy Technique’s extraordinariness. But as Heaven Grade Alchemists, they perceived the rhythm that palm technique carried.

 

Each strike landed perfectly. One degree heavier seemed excessive, one degree lighter seemed insufficient. They were driving the entire rhythm.

 

Compared to this Alchemy Technique, their previously proud methods seemed crude and unbearable.

 

Immediately, they summoned their full concentration, focusing intently on Qin Yichen’s every movement, every detail.

 

They became deeply immersed, unaware even when Qin Yichen departed.

 

Upon regaining awareness, some Alchemists who had not paid attention earlier beat their chests in regret, having underestimated him and not shown proper respect.

 

More Alchemists, however, retrieved their Pill Furnaces, carefully recalling Qin Yichen’s entire Alchemy Technique while attempting to imitate it.

 

…

 

The following days, Qin Yichen stayed at Dan Xuan’s residence.

 

Not until the fourth morning did Feng Qianxue completely absorb the Pill’s medicinal properties.

 

Merely standing beside Feng Qianxue, Qin Yichen felt astonishing heat, as if beside him stood not a young woman, but a young Phoenix!

 

Feng Qianxue’s aura had completely transformed. This brought Qin Yichen both delight and some concern.

 

Anyone with slight discernment could perceive Feng Qianxue’s Martial Soul’s extraordinariness.

 

“Brother Yichen, must you leave again?” Seeing Yu Qianqiu beside Qin Yichen, anxiety filled Feng Qianxue’s small face as she pitifully grasped his hand.

 

“Worry not. I won’t abandon you.”

 

Qin Yichen gripped her small hand firmly.

 

He would bring Feng Qianxue along to Saints Heavenly Manor, to ascend Heaven Stairway.