Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Ji Chen’s Plan
However, leaving Qin Lan aside for now, based on the interactions with Ji Chen over this period, Li Huayuan clearly knows that the other party is not the type to speak without proof.
Since Ji Chen has now said that he can cure the poison of the Pill Fire, then he must be able to do it!
"A seventh-grade elixir, huh..."
Thinking this, he couldn’t help but frown, "It’s certainly beyond our ability to refine, but perhaps we can seek help from the Alliance!"
"Is there someone in your Alchemy Master Alliance who can refine a seventh-grade elixir?" Ji Chen was slightly taken aback.
This indeed surprised him quite a bit.
After all, in Ji Chen’s view, being an alchemist is already an extremely rare profession, as rare as one in ten thousand.
And high-grade alchemists are even rarer, like a phoenix’s feather.
Generally speaking, once one reaches the third-grade level, it is almost impossible to progress further.
Most alchemists’ spiritual power at the third-grade level is already considered the limit.
To advance to the fourth, fifth, or even sixth grade, such individuals are extremely rare!
Unexpectedly, within this so-called Alchemy Master Alliance, there exists someone capable of refining the seventh-grade Celestial Cold Pill.
Under normal circumstances, to refine a seventh-grade elixir, one’s attainment must at least reach the sixth-grade level.
And if someone attains the level of a sixth-grade alchemist, such a person would be highly esteemed wherever they go.
"To be honest, Young Sect Leader, our Alliance Leader is precisely a sixth-grade alchemist, renowned across the Ten Countries of the Profound Domain, respected by all ranks." Li Huayuan spoke.
Qin Lan then said, "Given the Alliance Leader’s character, if we truly go to him for help, he would indeed assist. However, even for a sixth-grade alchemist, refining a seventh-grade elixir is still immensely challenging, and typically, the success rate is no more than ten to twenty percent at best..."
Ji Chen laughed, "No matter, at that time I can perhaps offer some guidance, thus refining the Celestial Cold Pill should not be difficult."
"I will first provide you with the list of herbs needed to refine the Celestial Cold Pill. Gather them as quickly as possible within a year, do not delay too long."
After speaking, he found paper and pen, wrote down the herbs, and handed them to Qin Lan.
"Thank you, Young Sect Leader!"
Qin Lan carefully stored it away, then solemnly cupped his hands to Ji Chen, "If this old man can truly cure the poison of the Pill Fire within this time, this grace... in the future, should Lingyun Sect need anything, this old man will surely go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"Elder Qin, you are too kind."
Ji Chen smiled, "Coming to see me today, I suspect there might be something else as well?"
Li Huayuan briefly explained the matter of Qin Lan planning to advance to the fourth-grade alchemist.
After hearing it, Ji Chen gave his advice, "Currently, Elder Qin is troubled by the poison of the Pill Fire, it is best to put this matter aside for now. Focus on recuperating, and in the coming year, avoid refining elixirs above the third grade, otherwise, the poison of the Pill Fire might worsen."
"In that case... I will heed the Young Sect Leader’s advice." Qin Lan nodded.
Only then did Ji Chen turn his gaze to Fang Qingyao, who seemed to be in a state of daze.
Obviously, Fang Qingyao had listened clearly to the conversation between Ji Chen, Qin Lan, and Li Huayuan.
She was surprised, astonished, though she did not know why Ji Chen suddenly seemed like a different person, but as the Young Sect Leader of Lingyun Sect, it was likely that in the near future, under Ji Chen’s leadership, the entire sect would surely grow rapidly.
At this point, her impression of Ji Chen had already undergone a significant change.
A person who could casually bring out Profound Tier Martial Techniques, and cause two alchemy masters to be so respectful, even the current Emperor Chu might not be much more than this, right?
"Did Senior Sister come to see me today because you have mastered both martial techniques?"
"Or did you encounter some problem during cultivation?" Ji Chen asked.
Fang Qingyao came back to her senses, "There was no problem. I have successfully comprehended one of the finger techniques, and the other palm technique, barring any unforeseen circumstances, should be mastered in a few days."
"Then why did you come to see me?" Ji Chen was puzzled.
"Regarding the matter of Song Chengyuan."
Fang Qingyao said, "I had previously asked the sect’s Elder to investigate him and discovered that he indeed had evidence of colluding with the Celestial Profound Sect, which has also been presented to our master."
"Yesterday, Song Chengyuan was stripped of his cultivation for the crime of betraying the sect and expelled from Lingyun Sect by our master, but..."
Speaking of this, she slightly frowned.
"But what?" Ji Chen was curious.
"It seems Song Chengyuan has another layer of identity."
Fang Qingyao said, "The Grand Elder of the Celestial Profound Sect, Song An, seems to be his biological grandfather."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Chen couldn’t help narrowing his eyes, "It seems Song Chengyuan joined our Lingyun Sect with an agenda from the start."
"Now that Song Chengyuan’s cultivation has been stripped, yet being Song An’s grandson, and considering Song An’s position as the Grand Elder of the Celestial Profound Sect, it’s unlikely Song An will let this matter rest." Fang Qingyao said, frowning.
In Lingyun Sect’s current situation, their overall strength is lacking compared to the Celestial Profound Sect.
If Song An really brings people to cause trouble, it would undoubtedly be a massive problem for Lingyun Sect.
"Rest assured, Young Sect Leader, if the Celestial Profound Sect truly dares to come, we will not stand idly by." Li Huayuan spoke up.
Being an Honored Guest Elder, in normal times, Li Huayuan could choose not to concern himself with the survival of Lingyun Sect.
But now it’s different, the help Ji Chen provided him during this period is already worth Li Huayuan stepping forward.
"Then, I will trouble you." Ji Chen slightly cupped his fists, not refusing Li Huayuan’s kindness.
He clearly understood that the current situation of Lingyun Sect is indeed ordinary, and having just been reborn, his cultivation has not yet grown, naturally needing some external aid to resolve some unnecessary troubles.
"Young Sect Leader, you are too polite. This small matter is hardly anything." Qin Lan also spoke.
As the Pavilion Master of the Anomaly Pavilion and a third-grade alchemist of the Alchemy Master Alliance, he is highly esteemed in the Chu Kingdom, and the mere Celestial Profound Sect is not worth mentioning.
"Speaking of which, I am quite interested in your Alchemy Master Alliance." Ji Chen suddenly smiled and said.
Li Huayuan and Qin Lan were slightly taken aback, exchanged a glance, "Could it be that the Young Sect Leader also wishes to join our Alchemy Master Alliance?"
Indeed, if that were the case, the two of them would certainly recommend.
After all, a alchemy genius like Ji Chen has always been a primary target for the Alchemy Master Alliance to attract.
Earlier, Li Huayuan was contemplating whether or not to recommend Ji Chen to join the Alliance.
But he thought there might be a high-level expert guiding Ji Chen, so perhaps Ji Chen wouldn’t be very interested in joining the Alliance.
"How can one join?" Ji Chen inquired.
He indeed had this idea.
If he could join the Alchemy Master Alliance, having such an identity would naturally not be a bad thing for Lingyun Sect.
At the very least, forces such as the Celestial Profound Sect would have to consider the stance of the Alchemy Master Alliance before making a move against Lingyun Sect in the future.