An orange flame formed a furnace, enveloping the black iron spirit grass within.
In an instant, the entire hall of the Pill Tower was filled with surging heat, and the extremely difficult-to-refine Black Iron Spirit Leaf Grass turned into a bluish-black liquid in a flash.
"What kind of flame is this?"
Looking at the alchemy furnace constructed of orange flames, Qin Xin clicked his tongue in amazement. He had some understanding of strange flames, but the flame controlled by Liu Jue was naturally different.
"This is the beast fire of the level six demon beast, the Flaming Lion. When the Flaming Lion grows up, it will condense this fire in its body. The flame is orange in color and extremely hot. Even a wisp of it can melt metal and stone."
Yan Lan, standing to the side, looked at the orange flames with envy in her eyes.
Although beast fire is much weaker than strange fire, it is still extremely dangerous to subdue it. A slight mistake can lead to a backlash.
Qin Xin also focused his gaze on the pill furnace suspended in mid-air, constructed of orange flames, where he could vaguely sense a giant lion lying inside, its body engulfed in flames.
"To be able to obtain the beast fire of this level-six demon beast, the Flaming Lion, and to condense the flames into a flame furnace in the void, it seems that the strength of this Tower Master Liu Jue has reached the Solid Core Realm of the three stages of Core Formation."
Watching Liu Jue's hand move rapidly, striking the somewhat illusory black iron spirit grass in the alchemy furnace, which was constantly shedding impurities, Qin Xin was somewhat surprised.
In just a few breaths, the Black Iron Spirit Leaf Grass turned from white into black powder.
Liu Jue chuckled, and an exquisite jade bottle flew into the void, into which all the purified Black Iron Spirit Leaf Grass powder fell.
Before everyone could recover from their surprise, the jade bottle containing the powder of Black Iron Spirit Leaf Grass slowly landed on the blue stone platform.
The light of the spiritual energy was much brighter than that refined by Qin Xin, and for a moment, all ten patterns on both sides of the cyan stone platform lit up completely.
"Ten purifications, truly worthy of being the Tower Master of the Pill Tower in Great Cauldron City!"
Shi Rang said from the side that after watching Liu Jue's refining technique, he seemed to have gained some insights.
"What? My product is also black. Does the eldest prince think that mine is also a failure?"
Liu Jue glanced at the magnificent building and said softly.
As a sixth-grade advanced alchemist, Liu Jue was someone that no alchemist present, let alone the entire Ding Dynasty, dared to question.
“What Master Liu refines is naturally perfect.”
Seeing this, Ding Sheng dared not continue his reckless behavior. If he offended Liu Jue, even with the protection of the Ding Dynasty's royal ancestor, his status as the future heir of the Ding Dynasty would be in jeopardy.
"Hmph, the purity of a spiritual herb cannot be distinguished by its color. This Black Iron Spirit Leaf Grass is black after all impurities have been removed."
Seeing Ding Sheng bow his head, Liu Jue also spoke up to explain to the other alchemists, after all, this was related to the prestige of the Pill Tower of Dading City, and could not be dealt with casually.
"Thank you very much, Master Liu. I have learned a lot!"
All the alchemists bowed deeply in gratitude to Liu Jue.
Being able to refine it directly with Void Fire in front of so many people has greatly benefited many.
"In that case, Elder, you may make the announcement." Liu Jue glanced at the Elder beside him, spoke softly, and then turned and left.
However, before leaving, Liu Jue paused for a moment beside Qin Xin.
"Qin Xin, approved!"
Shi Rang watched Liu Jue's departing figure with respect in his eyes, and then announced loudly.
After the test concluded, everyone in the hall exchanged pleasantries and then dispersed. All those who passed the test were recorded and only needed to wait to participate in the alchemy competition on the day of the event.
"Hehe, Qin Xin, is that right? Are you interested in joining the royal family of my Ding Dynasty?" Just as Qin Xin was about to leave with Zhan Qingqi, Ding Sheng, dressed in gorgeous clothes, blocked their way.
Seeing Ding Sheng's rapid change in appearance, Qin Xin was impressed. As expected of a member of the royal family, he was adept at using the skills of opportunism and currying favor. He smiled and said, "I am also a member of the Zhan clan. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for the eldest prince to act this way?"
"The Zhan clan will eventually become a member of the royal family, and Qingyue and Qingqi will become my queens. What's wrong with that? If you join my royal family, I can guarantee you wealth and honor, and your family can also have a place in the Ding Dynasty."
Ding Sheng smiled and said that Qin Xin's current strength made him slightly worried. Although he was confident of winning the Alchemy Competition, if Qin Xin were to enter the top four by chance, and the Zhan Clan retained their positions as one of the four major families and the elder of the Pill Tower, it would bring a lot of trouble.
"The Crown Prince's offer is indeed tempting, but I am already Qingyue and Qingqi's fiancé. If others were to learn that the Crown Prince intends to steal another man's wife, it would damage the reputation of the Ding Dynasty."
Qin Xin didn't really want to pay attention to this so-called Prince Ding Sheng. After saying that, he took Zhan Qingqi's hand and walked out of the Dan Tower.
Soon, Qin Xin and Zhan Qingqi disappeared from the Pill Tower and entered the crowd.
With his eyes fixed on the two figures, Ding Sheng pursed his lips into a thin line, clenched his fist slightly, and sneered in a low voice, "Ungrateful wretch. Being able to purify spiritual herbs doesn't mean you can refine pills. Daring to lay a hand on Qingyue and Qingqi..."
"Your Highness, would you like to...?"
Ding Shenyou, who was following behind Ding Sheng, made a murderous gesture with his hand across his neck.
"No need. The alchemy competition is about to begin. Do not cause trouble. Once the Zhan clan loses its elder position in the Pill Tower of Dading City, hmph, I will make Qin Xin wish he were dead. As for the two sisters, hehe."
As he spoke, a lewd glint flashed in Ding Sheng's eyes, as if he were fantasizing about something.
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After leaving the Pill Tower of Dading City, Qin Xin and Zhan Qingqi walked along the street without saying a word, heading straight for the location of the Zhan Clan Manor.
"Hey, why aren't you letting go of my hand?"
A soft moan came from beside him, and Qin Xin immediately realized the softness and coolness in his hand, so he quickly let go.
Because there were many people outside the Pill Tower, and he was worried that the two of them would get separated, Qin Xin held Zhan Qingqi's hand. He was thinking about some things and forgot to let go. Only after Zhan Qingqi reminded him did he remember.
"Sorry, I was thinking about something and forgot."
Qin Xin even felt a pang of guilt towards Jiang Xinghai. The two were friends, and now he was holding the hand of his friend's goddess, so naturally he felt a little strange.
An awkward atmosphere hung between the two, with only the echoing sound of their footsteps remaining.
"By the way, the eldest prince's offer is quite good, why don't you agree?"
Zhan Qingqi broke the awkward silence by speaking first, and the blush on her face quietly faded away.
"Since I promised to help you, I will naturally help you to the end, so as not to betray your trust."
Qin Xin's answer was very simple.
Before long, the two arrived at the gate of the Zhan Clan Manor. At this moment, a powerful aura emanated from within the manor. Qin Xin looked surprised, while Zhan Qingqi beside him was filled with joy and ran directly into the manor. Seeing this, Qin Xin could only follow helplessly.
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