The pride of Kunyun City, Wu Shaoqian, had been crippled! Not only had he fallen from the clouds to the mud overnight, but his soul had also been dispersing, on the verge of death.
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Chapter 129 Golden Flame Pool Ten Consecutive Attempts
After a long while, Qiu Yuan let out a breath.
After chasing for so long, we still suffered a crushing defeat.
He couldn't help but feel jealous of his junior brother Zhong's talent, but this wasn't the first time he had felt this way.
He had taken the assessment many times and personally witnessed the changes in Zhong Cai's introduction when he was at the top of the second level.
I can't help but feel jealous every time.
However, his master will help him resolve the issue.
Qiu Yuan sighed again.
Just like how he looks at Junior Brother Zhong now, his master back then always looked up to Master Sangdan.
His master was more tolerant and magnanimous than him, so he could resolve his own issues without needing others to say anything.
As his master's disciple, he naturally couldn't disgrace his master.
Junior Brother Zhong...
This should also become his goal in climbing to the pinnacle of alchemy.
Just like his master, he kept chasing after the alchemist, and eventually became a seventh-level badge alchemist himself.
Master Qin Ziyang is ranked third on the alchemy ranking list, only slightly inferior to the alchemist Feng Yao in terms of the number of pills he has successfully produced.
He wanted to surpass his master.
At least, one day, he'll be ranked just below Junior Brother Zhong, right?
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A little distance from the stone tablet, stood an uncle and nephew.
The uncle was a middle-aged man, while the niece was pretty.
The two were Zhou Xiu, a sixth-level alchemist, and his niece, Zhou Yalan.
During the alchemist assessment, besides Zhong Cai, there were three or five other outstanding alchemists whose alchemy skills were comparable. Zhou Yalan was one of them and directly became Zhou Xiu's apprentice.
Zhou Yalan and several of her friends had been pen pals with Zhong Cai for a period of time and greatly admired Zhong Cai's alchemy skills.
However, after she enrolled, she had to adapt to college life and receive various guidance. In addition, she did not know Zhong Cai's true identity at the time, so they naturally lost contact.
After Zhong Cai appeared on the stone tablet, Zhou Yalan became suspicious of his identity because of his sudden rise to the top.
Then, she received confirmation from her uncle.
Zhou Yalan had been observing and initially recorded the types of new pills added after each of Zhong Cai's assessments, and to some extent, inferred his talent, etc.
Gradually, she just started watching.
Each time she finished watching, she would return to her mansion and work even harder.
She made rapid progress, but ultimately she couldn't compare to Zhong Cai.
Now, Zhong Cai has reached an even higher level.
Zhou Yalan has set her sights on the top spot.
She wanted to surpass Qiu Yuan and go to the place closest to Zhong Cai to catch up with his alchemy skills!
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Zhou Xiu glanced at his niece, stroked his beard, and smiled.
Being a master alchemist requires a lot of talent.
The most elite alchemists—like Zhong Cai—can reach the top more easily than many others, even without initial effort.
However, apart from a very small number of top-tier alchemists, there are also those in this world who can reach the pinnacle, who are talented but not the strongest, yet extremely persistent and always pursuing the top.
His niece was very talented, but she didn't reach the pinnacle of her abilities.
And there is clearly already a spur to action ahead...
The future seems even more promising.
Zhou Xiu smiled again, and inadvertently glanced at Qiu Yuan, as well as a few other outstanding second-level alchemists who had entered the school this year.
Or perhaps, it wasn't just his niece.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were entertaining guests.
The guests were Shao Qing and Qiao Ming, who came to visit for two reasons.
One came to share gossip, while the other came to congratulate Zhong Cai and ask him for elixirs.
Both of them were cultivators at the fourth level of enlightenment, and naturally both needed the Azure Rainbow Yang Pill.
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The gossip consisted of the lively gathering of the second-level alchemists in front of the stone tablet, as well as some scattered rumors circulating within the academy.
Perhaps because Zhong Cai, Wu Shaogan, and Xiaoyao Peak had a falling out, the topic of Xiaoyao Peak was also mentioned.
Overall, Xiaoyao Peak remains closed, and the disciples continue to keep a low profile and not come out.
This was also meant to reassure Zhong Cai and the other person.
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As for the second objective...
Zhong Cai hesitated and said, "We are all friends, so I won't hide it from you. All the top-grade level three pills that I refine are reserved for Old Wu. When we cultivators accumulate Heavenly Yang Qi, we need far more than just one or two pills."
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming really didn't intend to take the top-grade pills, because they already knew that Zhong Cai would never share any pills suitable for Wu Shaogan with anyone else.
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Despite the abundance of alchemists in the Azure Dragon Academy and the numerous top-grade level three pills in the trading hall, the supply truly falls short of demand—even with sufficient financial resources, it's difficult to guarantee securing them there.
Therefore, many martial arts cultivators want to befriend alchemists so that they can buy some pills before the alchemists deliver them to the trading hall.
This situation, in turn, will lead to an even shortage of pills in the trading hall...
Furthermore, most disciples simply cannot select the quality of the pills.
Even if the alchemists who can enter the Azure Dragon Academy have good alchemy skills, it is impossible for everyone to be like Zhong Cai, who can produce only top-grade and high-grade alchemy all the time.
Many alchemy disciples are indeed much stronger than alchemists outside the academy, but it's already considered good if they can refine high-grade pills; most of them can only refine mid-grade pills, and a few low-grade pills...
When dealing with fellow disciples, they would at most give them medium-grade items, and only occasionally give them high-grade items if they had a very good relationship with them.
After all, they themselves also need to cultivate.
In particular, the most numerous disciples in the academy are those who have attained enlightenment or are in the illuminating stage, which correspond to level three and level four pills—the refining of which is relatively more difficult.
It's even harder to produce high-quality products now.
Alchemist talent is truly a rare talent.
So Shao Qing and Qiao Ming were just thinking that maybe they could buy more high-grade pills from Zhong Cai.
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Hearing Shao Qing and Qiao Ming say this, Zhong Cai suddenly understood and readily agreed, "The ones I've refined so far have all been given to the Trading Hall. I'll bring them to you when I refine pills again later."
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming were overjoyed.
Zhong Cai then asked, "How much do you want?"
Shao Qing loves Zhong Danshi's bold and unrestrained manner!
This is practically telling them that they can have as much as they want!
Qiao Ming's mood fluctuated rather cheerfully, which made his somewhat sinister aura, due to his companion treasure, appear even more sinister.
Zhong Cai found it a bit funny.
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming had already discussed it, so they simply announced, "We each want three hundred."
Zhong Cai readily agreed: "Let's go with the price from the Trading Hall."
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming each took out a mustard seed bag, and each bag contained 2,400 Xuan Pearls.
This isn't a deposit; it's the full price.
They had absolute faith in Zhong Cai's alchemy skills.
Zhong Cai put away the Xuan Pearl, thought for a moment, and then asked, "How do you two want to get the pills? Will you come once every ten days, or will I have the puppet deliver them to you after I've finished refining them?"
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming originally thought they could only wait until the refining was completed, but they didn't expect that they could take it in batches every ten days. Of course, they chose to take it in batches without hesitation!
The timing of taking the elixir can be brought forward.
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and said, "Even high-grade pills can have toxicity. When I refine a level three top-grade Cleansing Pill, I can share some with you."
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming were even happier!
They were all very fortunate, because it was precisely because they had always maintained their relationship with this couple that they had made friends with such a powerful alchemist ahead of time!
Now they no longer need to worry about consuming too many pills and accumulating impurities that would hinder their progress. As long as they consume more top-grade body-cleansing pills, they can purify their bodies, so there's no need to worry.
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming thanked them again.
Zhong Cai waved his hand casually.
He had a good impression of Shao Qing; back in Yujiao City, Shao Qing was practically his matchmaker when he and Lao Wu got engaged.
He should still give them this preferential treatment.
Qiao Ming and Shao Qing worked very hard to gather information together, and they were practically partners. They might even go on training trips together in the future, protecting each other's backs and such... so let's give them preferential treatment as well.
Wu Shaogan watched with a smile, occasionally refilling Zhong Cai's tea and signaling the puppet to add or remove tea and snacks for the guests.
The conversation between Zhong Cai and her two friends was also more relaxed.
Later that evening, Shao Qing and Qiao Ming said their goodbyes and left.
As soon as everyone left, Zhong Cai lazily nestled into Wu Shaogan's arms.
Wu Shaogan smoothed his long hair.
Zhong Cai yawned and said, "Fan Jiming has sent a letter."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly: "Now you want to see?"
Zhong Cai took out a letter and nodded.
It was quite a coincidence that Shao Qing and Qiao Ming happened to be visiting when Fan Jiming's letter arrived, so they accepted it for the time being.
Now, it's perfect for the two of them to watch it together.
Wu Shaogan embraced Zhong Cai.
The two figures flashed and appeared on the bed deep inside the ancient city.
Wu Shaogan casually opened the letter.
Zhong Cai and he touched heads and began to examine the items together.
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Fan Jiming was reliable. He took the several thousand Xuanzhu reward money and rented a top-notch cultivation room in Yinding City with strong backing. He then used various methods to seal it off and completely secluded himself for cultivation.
With the help of the Water Spirit Bamboo Liquid, the process of transforming his physique was extremely painful and fraught with danger many times, but he managed to get through it with great difficulty and always managed to stay conscious—if he had fainted, it might have led to failure.
Even so, the renovation still took several months.
Fan Jiming had faced life and death several times, and after the transformation was finally completed, he felt like he had survived a catastrophe.
He also wrote down all his related experiences.
It seemed they wanted to provide some experience for Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan...
Whether it's good or bad luck, the acquired physique that Fan Jiming finally obtained was the Blazing Sun Physique!
The constitution that is most powerful by luck and most costly by misfortune.
Overall, however, Fan Jiming is probably the one who most desires the Fiery Sun Body.
Now my wish has come true.
At the same time, Fan Jiming has used up all the Water Spirit Bamboo Liquid and now wants to trade with two friends for some level 4 Kunyu Pills, Yin-Turning Pills, Moon Essence Pills, and some other level 4 ice-attribute pills.
Then he would find a few suitable mountain ranges, enter them, and hunt for extended periods to obtain more Xuanzhu (mystic pearls)...
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After reading the letter, Zhong Cai couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I knew this guy would be poor, right? And now he's got the Fiery Sun Physique! He'll be in for a lot of trouble with all those expenses from now on!"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "A-Cai has already checked the information on level-four pills in the trading hall, hasn't she?"
Zhong Cai nodded: "I just glanced at it. We have all the kinds of pills Brother Fan wanted, but the lowest quality is at least mid-grade. There are about the same number of Yin attribute pills and Ice attribute pills, and they all contain special powers, so a set of two mid-grade pills would cost around four thousand Xuanzhu. If you want to add high-grade ones, it would cost at least five thousand."
Wu Shaogan added, "He has a quota of 200,000 Xuanzhu, which will be used to make pills for him, about forty or fifty sets."
Zhong Cai meant the same thing.
They didn't want to keep thinking about those things, so they decided to exchange more resources for Fan Jiming at once, and then Fan Jiming could slowly save up money.
Wu Shaogan pondered, "We should be able to gather enough from the Trading Hall."
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Since there are quite a few types of similar pills, and the quality is not particularly important, for example, one Kunyu Pill can be paired with one Bingxin Pill, one Yuehua Pill can be paired with one Bingxin Pill, etc. As long as the two pills in each pair are of similar quality, it will be fine.
It's still pretty easy to collect them.
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It was getting late, and the two of them read that the letter contained nothing but an explanation of the situation, an expression of gratitude, and a request to purchase the elixir. So they decided to rest.
By the next day, they had quickly acquired all the pills.
Next, the two went to Canglong City.
Fan Jiming was waiting for them here, but he didn't expect that he would have all the pills in his hands so soon after he delivered the letter!
He was naturally extremely grateful and treated the two to a meal in Canglong City.
Then, Fan Jiming bid farewell to the two of them.
He still has a long way to go.
Before leaving...
The following conversation took place between friends:
Zhong Cai: "Brother Fan, you must take both pills from each group together."
Fan Jiming: "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Zhong."
Zhong Cai: "Pay attention to the regularity of taking the elixirs."
Fan Jiming: "Okay."
Zhong Cai: "Brother Fan, keep up the good work!"
Fan Jiming: "...Okay."
Wu Shaogan only said one sentence: "Kill more level four high-level savage beasts, and the price will be higher."
Fan Jiming said with a hint of disappointment, "Fine."
The two parties officially parted ways.
Under the bright sunlight, Fan Jiming's departing figure appeared somewhat desolate.
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Before we knew it, another three months had passed.
Zhong Cai spent a lot of time refining the few pills she had already learned, but she also learned to refine new pills.
The Cleansing Pill, a level three pill formula version, boasts excellent quality in terms of full pill production, top grade, and success rate.
Jade Ginseng Pills, used for healing, used to have to be bought, but now they can be made directly.
The antidote pill, level three, can defend against and remove most deadly poisons.
Nourishing Essence Pills replenish profound energy, instantly replenishing it when it's nearly depleted. The degree of replenishment varies depending on the quality and the cultivator's resources—but that's alright. While each pill might only replenish about 30-40% of Old Wu's energy, Zhong Cai's strength allows him to be equipped with hundreds or even thousands of top-grade pills. He can just casually pop one into his mouth and be completely restored!
Zhong Cai took the assessment again and passed it without any pressure.
These pills, combined with the previous ones, now amount to a total of seven stars!
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Zhong Cai always climbs the list very quickly.
Some second-level alchemists were puzzled because there was no reaction for three months after being listed.
Meanwhile, the level three alchemists who were also keeping an eye on the lower-level alchemy rankings breathed a slight sigh of relief—
But before he could even catch his breath, Zhong Cai's ranking suddenly skyrocketed!
As Zhong Cai was being assessed for his badge, many alchemists stopped in front of the stone tablet to watch.
They watched as the description below Zhong Cai's name kept changing...
There are four types of pills that can be formed... ranked sixteenth.
There are five types of pills... ranked sixth.
Pill Formation...Rankings...
Finally, by the time he reached the "seven types of pills", he had once again climbed to the top of the list!
All the alchemists who witnessed it firsthand were deeply shocked.
But despite their shock, they didn't seem too surprised.
This level of skill seems to be what Junior Brother Zhong should be capable of.
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After the assessment ended, Zhong Cai had just returned to Duobao Peak accompanied by his old man Wu when, less than a quarter of an hour later, a puppet from the Mei Family Mountain Range arrived.
This brought encouragement and rewards from Sang Yunchu.
Zhong Cai opened the letter and immediately smiled broadly.
If the master and disciple had just become disciples, and both were quite concerned about their image and were very polite in their interactions, then in such a situation, Zhong Cai would take the initiative to go and report the good news, or Master Sang Dan would send someone to pick up the disciple and bring him over for a chat.
But things are different now.
Sang Yunchu sent a letter praising him, so Zhong Cai didn't necessarily have to go there.
The master and apprentice quickly sensed each other's feelings.
Some things that sound a bit cheesy when said face-to-face are easily said in letters.
For example, Sang Yunchu personally wrote the words "I am proud of you as your teacher".
Zhong Cai was flattered and trembled, but after realizing what she meant, she was very happy.
Of course, Sang Yunchu would never be stingy with his money.
Zhong Cai was even happier.
This time, Master Sang rewarded him with a full thirty million Xuanzhu!
When you're at the top of the second tier, you only have ten million Xuanzhu.
Although judging from Zhong Cai's ever-increasing wealth, tens of millions of Xuanzhu is no longer considered sudden wealth, it is still a considerable sum and quickly replenished the wealth of him and his old man, Wu.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and ruffled Zhong Cai's hair.
Zhong Cai let out a "howl" and pounced over, starting to pluck Wu Shaogan's hair as well.
The two of them had a really crazy, silly time.
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After having had enough fun, Zhong Cai decided to offer sacrifices again.
After so many days of refining, his elixir essence remained unused.
We've already raised over 1.3 million!
This was the first time Zhong Cai had accumulated so much Dan Yun, so he couldn't help but have a new idea.
Wu Shaogan knew Zhong Cai well. Seeing him staring intently at the clusters of colorful clouds above the altar, he immediately asked with a smile, "Ah Cai, do you want to try the Golden Flame Pool for ten consecutive times?"
Zhong Cai took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow: "Hesitating?"
Zhong Cai nodded again.
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To put it bluntly, it's somewhat similar to the feeling of "feeling apprehensive about returning home".
Zhong Cai was both quite expectant and quite nervous.
It's nothing else, but the Golden Flame Pool is the highest-level card pool in the altar, and the resources it possesses are incredibly terrifying!
Each draw requires the sacrifice of 100,000 Dan Yun, but the range of resources produced is from level four to level nine.
That's right, once the seal bursts forth with a large expanse of golden light, then the "Golden Legend" is a level nine resource!
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How could Zhong Cai not be nervous?
The best resources in the next-level altar pool, the Purple Flame Pool, are only level seven resources.
It has now skyrocketed.
While the difference between a single draw worth 100,000 and a single draw worth 10,000 is indeed extraordinary, the chance of getting a golden legendary item is also extremely low...
But there's a guaranteed 10-pull!
Now, as long as Zhong Cai sacrifices a million Dan Yun, no matter how lucky he is, he can at least choose one of the three level nine resources!
He and Lao Wu are only at the second or third level.
Are we really going to have level nine resources soon?
Zhong Cai vaguely felt that even his two powerful masters, Lao Wu and himself, might not have level nine resources on hand... Of course, Master Sang might have stored up level nine rare herbs?
But what they could draw was far beyond their level.
This is practically like having a cheat code; it's terrifying no matter how you look at it.
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Wu Shaogan couldn't help but chuckle as he watched his Ah Cai's expression change one after another.
He pinched Zhong Cai's cheek and said, "Cai, snap out of it!"
Zhong Cai indeed came to her senses.
Wu Shaogan's eyes were gentle as he spoke slowly, "If it weren't for A Cai's high talent, which allows her to produce a large number of high-grade and top-grade pills, the accumulation of pill essence would be far behind, and she wouldn't be able to achieve ten consecutive Golden Flame Pool pills."
In that case, it would take a long time to accumulate enough points for a ten-pull in the Purple Flame Pool, let alone the Golden Flame Pool.
Zhong Cai exhaled: "That's right, I'm almost dead from exhaustion, I deserve the Golden Body!"
Wu Shaogan found it funny, but he still chimed in, "Yes, A-Cai deserves it."
Zhong Cai remained calm... but was still a little excited.
We'll be able to see level 9 resources soon!
Level 9!
That's a resource that only the Venerable Tongtian can use!
They should be able to sell a lot of mystic stones...
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After chatting for a while, the two leaned against each other.
Wu Shaogan asked in a low voice, "Shall we begin?"
Zhong Cai said solemnly, "Begin!"
So, at Zhong Cai's command, a million sacrifices were made, and countless colorful clouds poured down.
They all rushed into the Golden Flame Pool.
The next moment, the flames in the Golden Flame Pool boiled!
The golden light illuminated almost the entire altar, making it sparkle!
As countless flames swirled and rolled, they released many seals.
The dark gold color, just like the previous ten-pull sets, is arranged in two rows, one above the other, and floats in mid-air.
Zhong Cai took a deep breath.
Wu Shaogan affectionately squeezed his palm.
Zhong Cai was filled with excitement and waved towards the dark gold seals.
Following Zhong Cai's wishes, the envelopes floated to Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan.
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan understood what he meant and asked, "Five for each person?"
Zhong Cai nodded quickly.
Whether it's drawing cards or summoning soldiers, the two of them want to share it with each other.
This time, naturally, will be no exception.
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Three dark gold seals began to tremble.
After the smoke dissipated, three high-grade mystic stones appeared—the most common resource in the Golden Flame Pool.
There are no lowest-level, fourth-tier resources.
Then, the two seals trembled, and a ring of golden light spun rapidly.
As a result, two level-five resources were released.
Another envelope trembled, and two rings of golden light appeared.
Release a level 6 resource.
The two envelopes trembled, and three rings of golden light appeared.
These are two level-seven resources.
A seal trembled, and a circle of golden light appeared.
Release a level 8 resource!
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Currently, only one seal remains suspended in the air.
Zhong Cai was not disappointed.
Getting gold from the Golden Flame Pool is extremely difficult. The guaranteed level 9 resources are already outrageous, so how could one possibly get level 9 resources so easily?
Therefore, it's time to choose the minimum resources.
Zhong Cai looked nervously at the last envelope.
What could it be...?
Wu Shaogan was also looking at the letter.
Although his former companion treasure, the Sun-Shooting Bow, was a level nine Xuan artifact, he had only ever touched one of them.
He was naturally very interested in the choices available to Acai.
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The couple stared at the envelope.
Strangely, the final seal was not only trembling violently, but the golden light also spread further with the trembling.
The entire altar was dyed gold!
Zhong Cai exclaimed in shock, "Level nine resources, are the special effects really this exaggerated?"
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but chuckle: "Perhaps, this is the prestige of level nine resources."
Zhong Cai thought about it and agreed.
After a while, the golden light finally dissipated, releasing three projections.
It is precisely the choice of these three resources.
The first item is a level nine precious fruit with very special patterns on it. If you look at it for a few more seconds, it seems as if you can be drawn into it. It looks extraordinary.
Zhong Cai blinked and decided to give up.
Because he recognized it; the fruit was indeed level nine, but it was a fruit that could maintain one's youthful appearance... a beauty and skin-nourishing fruit.
However, because its level is too high, it can only be provided to the Venerable Tongtian.
Those who have cultivated to that level usually don't care much about their appearance. They are generally not bad-looking. Even if they are ordinary-looking, as long as the Venerable himself is standing there, who would pay attention to whether they are good-looking or not?
It's really useless.
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Zhong Cai's gaze fell on the second option.
It is a pill.
A low-grade, ninth-level elixir for replenishing Xuan energy.
It is a pill that is very suitable for the Venerable Tongtian, and it is also a very common level nine pill.
However, there are very few level nine alchemists to begin with, and even fewer who can refine level nine pills. Even such an ordinary one is extremely rare.
Zhong Cai examined it closely and noticed a strange, faint glow emanating from the pill, which was quite eye-catching.
But he was very confident in himself. The ancient city would eventually be upgraded to a higher level, and his potential would not be limited! He was certain that he would become a level nine alchemist!
He'll definitely be able to refine it himself by then...
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Zhong Cai thought about it for a moment, and decided that the pills were alright. Then he looked at the third projection.
Then, his eyes widened.
Why is the third projection so strange?
Wu Shaogan's gaze also fell on the projection.
Zhong Cai murmured, "It's all foggy, how can we choose?"
Wu Shaogan remained silent, his brows slightly furrowed.
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There was no clear image in the projection.
What came into view was a gray mist, as if it were entwined with something.
They both instinctively knew that the fog wasn't the level nine resource they were trying to choose, but rather that the level nine resource itself was being hidden by the fog.
Zhong Cai complained, "This is a bit outrageous. The upgrade of the ancient city clearly stated that you could choose three, but is the third one going to be a blind box? There's no way to choose at all; it's just gambling."
Wu Shaogan pondered, "The information about the ancient city doesn't mention it."
Zhong Cai also recalled for a moment, then hesitated and said, "So, Lao Wu, you mean that the third option for projection is special in itself, rather than using the third projection to create blind boxes every time?"
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Zhong Cai felt that this made sense.
Otherwise, there's no reason for the ancient city to keep it hidden. Even opening blind boxes would be quite interesting, wouldn't it?
So, here's the question again.
Zhong Cai blinked: "How do we choose?"
Wu Shaogan remained silent.
Zhong Cai was a little puzzled, and looked at Wu Shaogan, becoming even more puzzled.
Because Wu Shaogan was staring intently at the mist, his expression seemingly filled with doubt, as if he didn't understand something.
Zhong Cai: "..."
Could Old Wu be possessed by a nightmare? That's weird.
Despite thinking this, Zhong Cai still subconsciously reached out and grasped his husband Lao Wu's hand.
Wu Shaogan's expression shifted slightly, and he instinctively returned the handshake.
Zhong Cai asked cautiously, "Old Wu, what's wrong?"
Wu Shaogan never missed a question from Zhong Cai, and instinctively lowered his head to explain, "She looks somewhat familiar."
Zhong Cai: "Huh?"
Does this gray mist look familiar to Lao Wu?
Zhong Cai asked, "Have you seen this when you traveled before?"
Wu Shaogan shook his head: "No. It just looks familiar, but I'm sure I've never seen it before."
Zhong Cai: "...That's a bit strange." He pressed on, "Old Wu, do you have any other feelings?"
Wu Shaogan honestly replied, "It's somewhat attractive to me."
Zhong Cai waved his hand and said directly, "Let's not think about anything else that we don't understand. Anyway, the things we draw from the altar won't harm us, so let's just choose this one!"
Wu Shaogan turned his head to look at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai: "Hey! What's there to agonize over? The first two resources weren't great anyway, but this third one is somewhat interesting. Let's pick it and see what it's up to! If this thing doesn't work out, I'll just save up another million in two months and keep trying! It's no big deal!"
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh, lowered his head to kiss Zhong Cai, and nodded.
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan's head down and gave him a hard kiss!
The two looked at each other, forehead to forehead.
Everyone laughed.
Yes, no matter what the third projection is up to, once you pick it up, you'll naturally understand.
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As Zhong Cai made up his mind, the other two projections disappeared.
The third projection floated in front of the two, enveloped in a cloud of smoke, which then released a gray mist.
Then, the gray mist dissipated.
At that moment, the two heard several crisp cracking sounds.
Zhong Cai was taken aback.
Wu Shaogan looked into the mist.
There, a mirror suddenly appeared?
Zhong Cai blurted out, "What the hell? They pulled out a mirror, and it's broken!"
Wu Shaogan's lips twitched slightly.
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It was indeed a shattered mirror.
The sound that came out the instant the fog dissipated seemed to originate from the mirror.
The moment the mirror appeared, it was already covered in cracks.
When it was fully revealed, it broke into many fragments in Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's sight.
Zhong Cai: "..."
Wu Shaogan's gaze fell on the faint light that occasionally flickered among the fragments.
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All the debris was floating, which was a bit strange.
Zhong Cai was a little speechless, but she still took out a box, reached under the fragments, and focused her mind on it.
After a series of crackling sounds, all the fragments fell into the box.
Zhong Cai wanted to dig a little deeper.
Wu Shaogan grasped Zhong Cai's hand and said, "The level is very high."
Zhong Cai realized what was happening and stopped moving.
Both of them stared at the fragments.
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When the mirror first appeared, it shattered quickly, but its form was only revealed for a fleeting moment.
It resembles an ancient bronze mirror, with both the mirror surface and the body filled with a mysterious rhythm, as if it could absorb the primordial spirit.
The surface of the mirror shimmered with many patterns, but it didn't feel smooth. Looking at it for too long made one feel somewhat uncomfortable.
I dared not watch any further.
Now, all the fragments together don't amount to much; the outer shell and the mirror are both shattered.
The largest piece was about the size of an adult's palm, while the smaller pieces were barely visible.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan observed for a while and both felt something was amiss.
Wu Shaogan's senses were more acute. He paused for a moment and then said, "Yin-Yang attribute?"
Zhong Cai nodded silently.
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That's still a bit outrageous.
Why is it that when I carefully select level 9 resources, what appears is not a complete level 9 resource, but a stripped-off one?
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The two exchanged a glance but neither made a move.
Then, as if on cue, they each took out an arrow, inserted the tip into the box, and gently pried at the fragments.
The outer shells of the mirrors are all of the yang nature, varying in size, but their properties are identical.
The mirror is made of yin-attribute material. Although its total amount seems disproportionate to that of the outer shell, careful observation of its aura reveals that if all of it were gathered together, it could achieve a balance with the properties of the outer shell.
Therefore, a mirror itself should possess the attribute of yin and yang balance.
Its fragments can certainly be used as upgrade materials for the ancient city!
These materials are not needed now, but after several upgrades, they can serve as the most precious refining materials.
By then, obtaining level nine Yin-Yang Five Elements refining materials in one go would be almost unimaginably difficult. It might take many years to even discover them, let alone actually get them!
Originally, they were going to search for two types of materials: Level 9 Yin-Yang Refining Materials and Level 9 Five Elements Refining Materials, and even further subdivide the attributes.
But with the fragments of this mirror, the yin and yang attributes can be directly combined, which requires the five elements.
The Five Elements are inherently easier to find than Yin and Yang...
The difficulty level dropped by more than half.
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After the two of them rummaged around for a while...
The tip of Wu Shaogan's arrow happened to hit something rather hard.
Zhong Cai looked over and hesitated, "Old Wu, this doesn't seem to be a fragment, nor does it seem to have Yin or Yang attributes?"
Wu Shaogan nodded slightly and completely pulled that thing out.
The two then clearly saw its shape.
It was only an inch long, and it was rhomboid in shape, yet somewhat rounded.
The light above flickered slightly, much like the blinking of a person's eyes.
In addition, it also constantly exudes a mysterious charm, which is very mysterious and very ancient.
There is also a captivating quality to it.
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Zhong Cai took a deep breath and couldn't help but say, "Old Wu, I feel like this thing is the core of this mirror?"
Wu Shaogan agreed, but at the same time, his brows furrowed unconsciously, and he hesitated somewhat, saying, "There are some other unusual aspects, which I can't quite put my finger on right now..."
Zhong Cai asked curiously, "Is it still very attractive to you?"
Wu Shaogan countered, "Didn't A-Cai think so?"
Zhong Cai shook his head: "Not at all." He paused, then hesitated, "I wouldn't say that. Anyway, I wasn't directly attracted, but it seems like I felt something because of your feelings, Lao Wu?"
It's a bit convoluted, and I don't know how to explain it, but Wu Shaogan could still get the gist of it.
Wu Shaogan said softly, "I also feel that it seems to have some wonderful uses."
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan seemed to realize something and continued, "It gives me a feeling that it is somewhat similar to the Sun-Shooting Bow."
Zhong Cai's eyes widened: "Huh?"
Similar to the Sun-Shooting Bow? How are they similar?
This definitely can't be due to similar attributes...
So……