The door of the alchemy room opened, and the scorching air inside rolled out, making Han Shanshan and others feel a hint of heat and imposing power.
It can be seen how intense and violent the flame changes had occurred in the alchemy room just now. Just the remaining flame aura made them feel pressured.
To some extent, this feeling made Han Shanshan and the others feel more at ease.
Senior Brother Zhou/This young man seems to have a lot to say.
Zhou Qing walked out of the alchemy room with a tired look on his face. Han Shanshan and others stared at him intently, with all kinds of emotions in their eyes.
Before they could speak, Zhou Qing handed over a jade bottle and said:
"Miss Han, I'm glad you fulfilled your mission."
Han Shanshan's body trembled. She took the jade bottle and opened it. The round and white pill inside was exactly the same as the Xiao Huitian Pill recorded in the book. It was filled with medicinal fragrance and there were cloud patterns on the pill.
The quality of this pill is so perfect that it doesn't seem to be man-made, it's as if it was given by God.
But there is no doubt that this pill was made by the person in front of him.
Genius, indescribable genius!
Everyone's eyes changed when they looked at Zhou Qing, and they were shocked by her beauty.
I didn't expect that such a young person would have such attainments in alchemy. It's simply a miracle and incredible.
Did he start learning alchemy from the womb? It was so terrifying! Everyone was very happy. They were saved. The head of the family was saved, and the Han family was naturally saved.
The appearance of this pill caused the dark clouds that had been hanging over the Han family for a long time to begin to dissipate, and the sun reappeared.
When Zhou Qing comes, Qingtian will also come.
"Brother Zhou..."
Han Shanshan's voice trembled and she wanted to say some words of thanks, but her emotions were so agitated that she found it hard to express them.
Senior Brother Zhou is indeed a man of his word. If he says he can refine it, he can really refine it.
I am so lucky to meet Brother Zhou, and fortunately I chose to believe him without hesitation or rejection.
Zhou Qing smiled slightly and said, "Give the pill to Patriarch Han first, and we can talk about the rest later."
Han Shanshan nodded heavily, holding the jade bottle tightly, as if she had thought of something, and said to Zhou Qing: "Brother Zhou, come with me."
"Shanshan, this young master has come all the way from Xuandu Temple and must be exhausted. Why don't I take you to rest first?"
"Yes, yes, the elixir is ready. Young Master Zhou has put in so much energy. It's time for you to have a good rest. The environment at my place is great, very suitable for you to recuperate."
“…”
The other elders of the Han family spoke up at this time, with great enthusiasm, and every word they said was for Zhou Qing's consideration.
"Senior Brother Zhou is an alchemist. Even if father takes the elixir, the effect will be better if Senior Brother Zhou personally diagnoses and treats him."
Han Shanshan did not agree to the requests of her elders and left with Zhou Qing.
However, before she left, she specifically told these old men that the news of the successful refining of the Xiao Huitian Pill should be kept secret for the time being.
If it gets out, her father will be personally held accountable.
Zhou Qing didn't say a word from beginning to end. He just watched the Han family compete quietly and let Han Shanshan make all the arrangements.
The other elders of the Han family could only watch Zhou Qing and the other man leave with regret. They looked at each other and smiled. However, the atmosphere at this moment was no longer as harmonious and unified as before. Instead, there were some undercurrents.
Contradictions never disappear, but sometimes bigger ones appear to cover up the smaller ones, making the group appear extremely united.
But once the larger conflicts are resolved, long-standing problems will continue to come to the forefront.
However, keeping the success of the elixir secret is in their common interest, so there is no problem with this.
After leaving there, Han Shanshan walked in a hurry, but she did not forget to talk to Zhou Qing.
"Brother Zhou, when you get to my father's place, you can rest in peace. No one will disturb you."
Although Han Shanshan just said that she wanted Zhou Qing to continue to look after her father, it was just an excuse.
Naturally, he would not continue to bother Zhou Qing after he had spent all his effort to refine the magic pill. He just didn't want Zhou Qing to be disturbed.
The change in attitude of the old men in the Han family clearly meant that they wanted to get closer to Zhou Qing, so they personally came out to entertain Zhou Qing.
Although they are both members of the Han family, it would be best if they could establish a personal relationship with an alchemist of Zhou Qing's level.
By making friends with their lineage, isn't it also making friends with the Han family? So why not?
Zhou Qing smiled and nodded, "Miss Han, please go and take care of the Han family head's business first, that's more important."
As for how to treat the Han family, his status, talent, and favor destined him to have the dominant power.
It is understandable that the old men of the Han family want to make friends with him, but Zhou Qing is not in a hurry and takes it completely indifferently.
Zhou Qing was arranged to rest in a room in Han Tielin's courtyard, and Han Shanshan hurried to see her father.
"The Fusion Light is really useful."
Zhou Qing sighed inwardly, recalling the experience of "refining the elixir" just now.
As the light of fusion appeared, all the medicinal materials were perfectly combined. Finally, a magical change occurred in a way that even Zhou Qing could not understand. The medicinal materials disappeared and the Xiao Huitian Pill appeared.
It was so easy and Zhou Qing didn't have to worry about anything.
As for consumption, the only consumption he had just now was the consumption caused by controlling the Yang Fire to emit light and heat as much as possible...
Zhou Qing pushed the Yang Fire to a new level in terms of sound and light effects.
It was such a satisfying alchemy experience.
"The elixir has been refined. I wonder how long it will take for Patriarch Han to recover... I can make some preparations in advance."
Zhou Qing tapped the table with his fingers, thinking about his task and planning his subsequent actions.
"Let's first investigate the Zhang family's problems. Where should we start? The Han family is the Zhang family's old rival. I'll ask Han Shanshan later what secret businesses the Zhang family has and who has access to the family's secret affairs."
"The Zhang family can also find a breakthrough in this regard. The business they do is so large and so many, maybe they will leave some clues."
"In fact, there is one person who absolutely knows what the problem is with the Zhang family. Unfortunately, this is a dead end."
Zhou Qing shook his head slightly. That person was Zhang Xinkong.
As the head of the Zhang family and the only true blood realm person in the family, if you say that he doesn't know about the Zhang family, you are undoubtedly joking.
If he could get Zhang Xinkong to cooperate, he would probably be able to know everything about the Zhang family, including the secrets they hide.
Complete the first step of the assessment immediately.
But how could such a thing happen? Nothing happened to the people under the Zhang family. Zhang Xinkong surrendered first, right? Wait!
Zhou Qing's fingers tapping on the table suddenly stopped, and thunder seemed to explode in his heart.
He thought of something.
[Special Item: Fixed Light]
This is a magical item that can lock onto another person's breath. No matter where that person goes, Zhou Qing can sense his location.
Moreover, you can even use the light to peek into what the targeted person is going through!
Zhang Xinkong would definitely not take the initiative to cooperate with Zhou Qing and tell him what the problem of the Zhang family is.
But what if it is passive? Zhou Qing took out the fixed light. On the surface, this thing looked like a beam of light that was constantly changing.
The method of use is also very simple. After throwing it out, just shine it on the person.
The way it is used clearly shows that this is a one-time wonder.
However, the higher the realm of the locked object, the greater the probability of discovering the fixed-interest light and having it be ineffective.
Zhang Xinkong, is a true blood refiner...
Zhou Qing thought about it carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that his plan was possible.
"If I can really lock onto Zhang Xinkong with the fixed-interest light, then I can monitor his movements from a distance, and the difficulty of investigating the Zhang family's problems will almost disappear."
"The only question is whether Zhang Xinkong's realm is capable of discovering the existence of the Fixed Breath Light."
Zhou Qing molded the Dingxi light into various shapes to show his inner unrest.
He was indeed moved by this sudden inspiration.
If someone else were to do the assessment task of the Zhang family in Hanyuan County and follow the normal process, it should be like this: first arrive in Hanyuan County, and then find some clues through investigation of the Zhang family's business or key figures of the Zhang family, or other directions.
If we continue to follow these clues, we will get the final result if everything goes well.
The first step of the task is now completed.
Then, we will deal with the Zhang family based on the results of the investigation. This step will definitely not work if we rely solely on the disciples' own strength.
At this time, other forces in Hanyuan County, especially those hostile to the Zhang family, were the natural partners for the Xuandu disciples.
The disciples of Xuandu can rely on their own abilities and means to win over one force after another and make them willing to help them.
After an anti-Zhang alliance was formed with the Xuandu disciples who were carrying out the mission as the core, the mission reached the final step.
Success or failure depends on the final outcome of the battle.
This is the normal process. One month is enough time, and Zhou Qing also planned to do so at the beginning.
But now he suddenly found a shortcut.
The second step of the mission, how to deal with the Zhang family, he has already perfectly met the prerequisites.
Drag the other major force in Hanyuan County, the Han family, into the water.
With the help of the Han family, the second step of the mission is not impossible to complete. This is something that other disciples may not be able to accomplish even if they spend a lot of effort.
Now if I could use the fixed light to turn the first step of the mission into a simple mode...
Then he may be able to complete the assessment in just a few days, let alone a month.
This is a quick pass test, efficient and simple.
There is no doubt that Zhang Xinkong, who has been refined through true blood, is the most difficult existence no matter which step of the mission he is in. He is a peak that blocks out the sky and the sun for the disciples of Xuandu to complete their tasks.
Zhang Xinkong, logically speaking, is the one who should be dealt with last.
I've never heard of anyone going directly to the enemy's boss to get intelligence while on a mission.
Don't be too outrageous.
But Zhou Qing was not going to be reasonable. Who would be willing to stay in Hanyuan County for a long time if they could pass the test quickly?
Hangbi, no need to say more.
"First find Zhang Xinkong, and then try the Fixed Light. I just hope it works. And the sooner the Han family's Patriarch recovers, the better."
Although the time between them was short, it was obvious that Han Shanshan had changed a lot when I saw her again.
No longer haggard, nor depressed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off of his shoulders.
It seems that Han Tielin's condition has improved greatly.
"Brother Zhou, thank you so much this time."
Han Shanshan bowed deeply, expressing her deep gratitude.
"If you hadn't helped me, I really can't imagine what would have happened to my father in the end. You saved the entire Han family."
"Miss Han is too polite. This is also a sign of good fortune for the Han family." Zhou Qing smiled and said, "God wants the Han family to be safe."
Han Shanshan smiled and said, "Then Senior Brother Zhou is the god sent by God to save the Han family."
"Brother Zhou, have you rested well? My father wants to meet you, his lifesaver, and thank you in person."
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Of course Zhou Qing would not refuse, and immediately left with Han Shanshan.
When I saw Han Tielin, he was not resting in bed, but sitting in the living room.
His face was pale, and it was very obvious that he had just recovered from a serious illness, but his eyes were bright and his face was angular. Even though he had just returned from the gates of hell, he still had a sharpness that could not be ignored.
Judging from his appearance and temperament alone, he does give people a sense of heroism.
Seeing Zhou Qing coming in, Han Tielin immediately stood up to greet him. He walked steadily and it was obvious that he had recovered well.
"Mr. Zhou is indeed a man of extraordinary appearance and bearing." Han Tielin's generous smile was also filled with gratitude.
"Thanks to Mr. Zhou, I was able to save my life this time. I am very grateful."
"Master Han, you are too polite."
The three of them sat down. Zhou Qing looked at Han Tielin and said, "Patriarch Han looks much better now. I believe it won't take long for him to recover."
"The Xiao Hui Tian Dan refined by Master Zhou is really perfect. It can be said to have reached the pinnacle of this kind of elixir. It has helped me a lot."
Han Tielin sighed, “If Shanshan hadn’t met a strange man like Mr. Zhou, I’m afraid it wouldn’t take long for Han’s body to be cold.”
The vitality of a true-blood warrior is extremely strong. Han Tielin had previously suffered from an incurable injury, so he could only endure and wait for death.
But once the Xiao Huitian Dan, which was specially formulated to treat his injuries, arrived, the injuries were no longer untreatable and were mostly healed. With the tenacious vitality of a True Blood warrior, he would be able to recover quickly.
At this level, as long as the injury can be cured, it will not be a problem once the treatment is found. One can recover at an extremely fast speed, without the need for rest and conditioning like warriors below the True Blood level.
After the two sides exchanged a few polite words, Han Tielin said frankly and directly:
"Mr. Zhou, I will never forget your kindness in saving my life. My life is now given by you, Mr. Zhou. In the future, if Zhou Qing needs my help, I will never refuse."
"We will use all our strength in the Han family to help Master Zhou and will not let you down."
His attitude was firm and he clearly expressed his position. He, Han Tielin, accepted the favor.
"Wait for Han to prepare a small gift to express my gratitude."
Of course, gratitude cannot be just verbal. Helping Zhou Qing in the future is just in the future, a blank check.
So we have to be practical, otherwise if others find out, they will think that the Han family is just being perfunctory.
Besides, if you ask the alchemist to do something, you should pay him.
Zhou Qing shook his head and said, "Master Han is too polite. I am refining the elixir at the request of Miss Han. I am not someone who covets gifts."
"I know that Mr. Zhou is a man of high moral character, but please do not refuse."
Han Tielin sighed softly, "I was careless this time. I didn't expect Zhang Xinkong's cultivation to have improved so much. I almost ruined the Han family."
"Fortunately, the Han family has not reached a dead end."
Zhou Qing asked curiously: "Master Han, how strong is Zhang Xinkong now?"
“Even if I knew about his breakthrough in advance and was not caught off guard, I would definitely not be his opponent.”
Han Tielin was seriously injured before, partly because he failed to react to Zhang Xinkong's sudden outburst.
But the gap of one refinement can be made up even if he is prepared.
Han Shanshan asked, "Dad, what should we do in the future?"
"When facing the Zhang family in the future, we will have no choice but to give in."
It's a helpless decision, but it has to be done.
Of course, even if the Zhang family becomes more and more powerful in the future, the Han family can still survive, and it is unlikely that the family will be exterminated.
In this Hanzhou area, it is normal for various forces to fight against each other. It is common to suppress other forces, infringe on their interests, or secretly kill other people.
But it is not okay to kill everyone and wipe out an entire family openly.
After all, it is a civilized place with its own laws.
The kind of thing where entire families are killed at will, with no one to restrain or hold them accountable, is something that only happens in disordered realms and in mountain and sea areas.
Monsters gather in the mountains and seas, and the law of the jungle prevails. This is the nature of monsters, and they don't hide it at all.
The realm of disorder is a place of chaos in itself, and it is impossible to control it.
However, if the Han family loses Han Tielin, the family will not be destroyed, but it will decline rapidly and most of its interests will be divided up.
For some members of the Han family, this is no different from genocide.
Zhou Qing thought for a moment and asked, "Does Patriarch Han know where Zhang Xinkong is now?"
"It should be in the city." Han Tielin said:
"Zhang Xinkong stayed in the Zhang family most of the time. As for whether he left secretly, I don't know."
Han Tielin paused, then continued:
"Shanshan has also told me about Mr. Zhou's matter. If you need any help from the Han family during the True Transmission Assessment, feel free to ask."
Han Shanshan told Han Tielin about Zhou Qing's deeds in Xuandu Temple, which immediately amazed the head of the Han family. At the same time, he also saw Zhou Qing's infinite potential and bright future.
Countless forces in Hanzhou are betting on each of the Xuandu True Descendants, hoping to be rewarded in the future when they grow up.
Han Tielin keenly realized that the Han family's biggest opportunity had arrived.
He admitted that the Han family's current power was due to the contributions of their ancestors, but the Zhang family was now even stronger and the Han family's glory was gone. Han Tielin had to consider whether this was the Han family's only chance in this life.
Zhou Qing pondered for a moment and decided not to beat around the bush. Everyone was smart and knew that Zhou Qing would not really run around for the Han family for no reason.
In fact, after Han Tielin regained consciousness and heard about Zhou Qing's situation, he immediately figured out what Zhou Qing wanted.
True teachings assessment!
I only heard Zhou Qing ask:
"I wonder how long it will take for Master Han to fully recover?"
Han Tielin answered without hesitation: "The Han family can barely be called a family of medicine, and we still have some experience. In five days, at most five days, I will be back to normal."
What this sentence means is that if Zhou Qing needs his help, Han Tielin can use some of the Han family's long-treasured accumulation to speed up recovery.
"Five days..." Zhou Qing nodded gently, and then asked: "If the head of the Han family invites Zhang Xinkong to Hanyuan City, will he go? If he does, will he take action against the head of the Han family?"
Han Tielin nodded and said, "Zhang Xinkong will definitely come. After I escape from him, he will probably be the one who is most concerned about my situation in the entire Hanyuan County."
"And if we choose to meet in Hanyuan City, he will not attack me openly, and he will not suspect that I have any ill intentions."
The patriarchs of the two major families openly fought each other in the county town. This was extremely vile in nature and the destructive power was extremely shocking.
Unless there is a compelling reason, such as capturing an evil cultivator, if you dare to do so, you will be held accountable by Xuandu Temple and the imperial court.
Han Shanshan said at this time: "There is a restaurant near the Ghost and God Department, which has always been used to entertain dignitaries. Dad can invite Zhang Xinkong there."
"It's a good place near the Ghost and God Department." Zhou Qing nodded.
Han Tielin asked, "Mr. Zhou wants to meet Zhang Xinkong?"
"It doesn't matter whether we meet or not."
As long as we can create an opportunity for him to use the fixed-interest light, it will be fine.
After thinking carefully and making sure his idea was feasible, Zhou Qing said, "There is something that I need the Han family leader's help with. Invite Zhang Xinkong to the restaurant that Miss Han mentioned tomorrow. Then..."
After a whisper, Han Tielin nodded.
"That's no problem, it's very simple. I know Zhang Xinkong very well, and this will definitely work."
Without hesitation, Han Tielin immediately wrote a letter and asked someone from the Han family to deliver it to the Zhang family.
Of course, the letter from the head of the Han family was delivered directly to Zhang Xinkong.
Zhang Xinkong looked like a rough man, and he couldn't help but sneer after reading Han Tielin's letter.
"Invite me to a banquet? Han Tielin, Han Tielin, can you still walk now? I want to see what you are up to."
"If you surrender to me and beg for mercy, I might consider letting the Han family go."
Zhang Xinkong asked someone to inform the Han family's messenger that he would definitely come tomorrow as invited.
The meeting place was in Hanyuan City, and the person who invited him was Han Tielin, so Zhang Xinkong had no reason to refuse.
It was just a meeting, he also wanted to see what Han Tielin's situation was like.
The little girl from the Han family was running around in Xuandu Temple and seemed to have brought someone back.
If he was invited to meet outside the city, Zhang Xinkong would have to consider whether it was a conspiracy of the Han family to ambush and kill him, but in Hanyuan City, such a possibility did not exist at all.
He is a strong man himself, with the strength of the first level of true blood. It is impossible for anyone to kill him in Hanyuan County without anyone knowing.
Someone with this kind of strength could easily enter the Zhang family openly and take his life.
"After defeating the Han family, my voice will be the only one that exists in the entire Hanyuan County. It will be much easier to trade with them then."
"The first refining of true blood is just the beginning. The second refining, or even further, is not impossible."
A smile appeared on Zhang Xinkong's face, but disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Over at Xuandu Temple..."
"Xuan Du Temple doesn't know everything, they may not be able to find out!"
Once something is done, there is no turning back and you can only go down this path until the end.
(End of this chapter)
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