Qi Zhiheng sat in the alchemy room with fifty disciples, watching the group of people refining pills below. After the group of children had refined a round of pills, he took them out and had them start learning martial arts, memorizing the properties of spiritual herbs while practicing.
Qi Zhiheng's decision to have his disciples practice martial arts puzzled them greatly, as alchemists rarely practiced martial arts or even magic.
Qi Zhiheng mainly wanted these alchemists to practice martial arts to strengthen their bodies. This was somewhat in line with the tradition of the Xuanwu Continent. Practicing martial arts from a young age could enhance combat effectiveness and refine spiritual power. Qi Zhiheng planned to make some pills for these disciples to refine their spiritual power.
The elixir that Qi Zhiheng intends to refine is the Purification Pill! These disciples should be happy to refine this kind of elixir that is beneficial to themselves.
As for the hundred-plus people, he didn't plan to distract them yet; he still needed to lay a solid foundation first.
Qi Zhiheng began to formulate a plan.
In the morning, I refine a batch of pills, then practice martial arts and memorize information on pills and spiritual herbs. In the afternoon, I continue refining pills, and in the evening, I go back to cultivate my spiritual and soul power.
While they were practicing, Qi Zhiheng explained to them, "Having a better physique will allow your spiritual power to be purer. If you want to transcend realms and refine elixirs, a strong spiritual power is essential."
The temptation of refining pills beyond one's cultivation level was too great, and the dozens of disciples present were immediately filled with excitement.
After hearing Qi Zhiheng's words, a disciple couldn't help but ask, "Master, can you refine pills beyond your realm?"
Qi Zhiheng looked at the disciple, who was about eleven or twelve years old. He remembered that the disciple's name was Yan Bin. He thought that he had a simple mind, which was why he asked without any concealment.
He smiled mysteriously: "So what do you think?"
Yan Bin said with admiration, "Master is so powerful, he can definitely refine pills beyond his cultivation level!"
Upon hearing this, a sneer immediately came from outside the door.
Qi Zhiheng had already noticed this person when he came in, but this was a disciple of Danfeng. This was in Danfeng, so even if someone wanted to come and watch, he couldn't say anything.
Now these disciples are not in the alchemy room. Since they are training outside, they naturally cannot block the gazes of these people.
Qi Zhiheng turned around and looked at the person who came.
The newcomer was dressed in the robes of a Danfeng disciple, carrying a folding fan, and exuded an arrogant aura. He walked step by step toward Qi Zhiheng and the others, followed by several menial disciples.
Qi Zhiheng wasn't very familiar with the people at Danfeng, so naturally he didn't know who this person was. He took the initiative to ask, "Who is this junior brother?"
Qi Zhiheng's cultivation level is in the middle stage of the Golden Core and is about to enter the late stage of the Golden Core, while this person's cultivation level is in the early stage of the Golden Core. It is not an exaggeration for Qi Zhiheng to call him his junior brother.
Upon hearing Qi Zhiheng address him as "Junior Brother," the newcomer's face darkened, clearly displeased with the title. He retorted in an unfriendly tone, "I am Lin Yixi, a disciple of Danfeng! You seem quite arrogant. Can you refine pills beyond your cultivation level? Can you refine fourth-grade pills?"
"I never said that." Qi Zhiheng saw that the person who came had bad intentions, and he really didn't understand where the hostility came from.
Lin Yixi said with contempt: "What? Didn't you mean that you can cross the realm in the competition?" Sure enough, this person was just talking about theory. How could he be an alchemist who crossed the realm? Is it so easy to be a fourth-level alchemist?
Qi Zhiheng smiled faintly and nodded, "That's exactly what I meant."
Lin Yixi was choked by his words and said in disbelief: "You can refine a fourth-level pill. I don't believe it!"
"Whether you believe it or not won't change the facts." Qi Zhiheng glanced at him and said, "I have no obligation to prove anything to you."
No matter who this person is, as long as he is not the sect leader's son, Qi Zhiheng is not afraid. He can refine a fourth-grade top-quality pill, and the Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect dare not show him any respect, let alone a Golden Core cultivator. Qi Zhiheng has no need to take him seriously.
"You!" Lin Yixi was enraged by his dismissive attitude. He had already been holding back his anger before he came, and now that Qi Zhiheng treated him like this, who could be more upset!
But it was clear that he was able to suppress his emotions, at least maintaining his demeanor to the outside world. "It seems that Senior Brother Qi is confident in his alchemy skills? Junior brother, I am here to seek advice."
Qi Zhiheng waved his hand and said, "I can't say I'm completely confident. Senior Brother, I'm quite busy, so I won't play house with you, Junior Brother."
Lin Yixi asked, "Brother, are you looking down on me, your junior brother?"
Qi Zhiheng sighed and said, "You're being too contemptuous. Brother, I do have a lot of things to do here. Forget about the competition."
Qi Zhiheng tossed out a jade bottle containing a high-grade level four pill and said, "When you, junior brother, are able to refine a pill of this quality, come find me, and perhaps I will consider accepting your challenge."
Lin Yixi took the medicine bottle, and after seeing the quality and grade of the pills inside, her expression changed drastically. It was unclear what she was thinking, but after a moment of silence, she said, "Senior Brother's alchemy skills are superb; it was my presumption. I apologize here." She then bowed and clasped her hands in a salute.
Although Lin Yixi was a little unconvinced before coming here, Qi Zhiheng had also proven himself to be able to refine a fourth-level elixir, so there was really no need to give him face! Even if he was his master, there was no need to give him too much face.
Lin Yixi apologized and turned to leave.
After Lin Yixi left, Ye Hanyuan stepped forward with some concern and said, "Master, that person just now was the Peak Master's third disciple. Will we offend him by doing this?"
Qi Zhiheng then realized the other party's identity: "So you're the disciple of Peak Master Zuo." No wonder he seemed a bit arrogant, but at least he knew how to behave appropriately.
"Yes, I heard that his alchemy skills are quite remarkable, and he has a good chance of becoming a fourth-level alchemist." Ye Hanyuan looked in the direction of the departing figure.
Qi Zhiheng waved his hand and said, "I have a good relationship with his master, so he'll be fine."
Ye Hanyuan said with some admiration, "Master, you actually have a good relationship with the Peak Master, that's really amazing."
Qi Zhiheng: "..." Is having a good relationship with Zuoqiu Man considered impressive? In fact, he felt that his alchemy skills were even better than Zuoqiu Man's. At least Zuoqiu Man couldn't refine as many fourth-grade top-grade pills as he did.
"Why did Uncle Lin Yixi come to you in such a rage? Did you offend him in some way?" Ye Hanyuan was a little gossipy.
Qi Zhiheng didn't understand this either, so he sighed and said, "Alas—sometimes being too good is a sin."
Ye Hanyuan: “…” So you are this kind of master.
A few days later, Qi Zhiheng learned why Lin Yixi had such a strong prejudice against him.
Zuoqiu Man came to visit on this day.
"Peak Master, do you have anything to tell me?"
Zuo Qiu smiled broadly: "To be honest, I came here to bring you some good news!"
Qi Zhiheng raised an eyebrow: "What good news?"
Zuo Qiuman smiled and said, "In two years, Nanzhou will hold a grand medicine competition. At that time, each sect in Nanzhou will be able to nominate some people to participate. Our sect also has some spots, and you will occupy one of them."
Qi Zhiheng was not interested: "Is that so? Then can I not go?" What's the point of competing? If he is targeted by other sects because of this, how can he still live a peaceful life?
Zuoqiu Man's eyes widened: "You actually want to refuse? I reluctantly gave you my disciple's spot! You don't know how long my disciple's face fell after he found out I gave him his spot!"
Qi Zhiheng: "..." Why do I feel like I've been provoked?
He thought for a moment and then asked, "Your disciple? Is it the third disciple? Lin Yixi?"
"Hmm?" Zuoqiu Man looked at Qi Zhiheng and asked, "How did you know?"
Qi Zhiheng finally understood what had happened. No wonder he was still being picked on even though he had closed the door to teach his disciples. It turned out that it was the Peak Master who was trying to draw hatred from him. "Leave this opportunity to your disciples. I'm too lazy to go."
Zuoqiu Man said, "You really don't want to go? You don't know how important this competition is, do you? As long as you participate in this competition, you can become famous throughout Nanzhou!"
Qi Zhiheng felt that this kind of competition was thankless and meaningless: "Then let your apprentice have this chance to make a name for himself."
"No, you still have to go. This competition is related to the number of places our sect can go to the Enlightenment Tree for meditation. You can't not go!" Although Zuo Qiuman also wanted to give this opportunity to his disciples, it was a serious matter. Qi Zhiheng's alchemy skills were better, and he was not unaware of the importance of it.
"The Enlightenment Tree!?" Qi Zhiheng's eyes lit up, and he was slightly tempted: "Under what circumstances would I have the opportunity to attain enlightenment under the Enlightenment Tree?"
The Enlightenment Tree can help people realize some laws in advance, but under normal circumstances, gaining enlightenment under the Enlightenment Tree does not have much effect. However, the situation is different when you gain enlightenment under the tree when the fruits of the Enlightenment Tree are ripe.
The Enlightenment Fruit can also help those who have attained enlightenment to consolidate the truth they have understood! As long as you clearly walk your own path, it is not difficult to successfully break through the shackles of your level!
The method of obtaining the Enlightenment Fruit is somewhat strange. It cannot be obtained through human harvesting. Only when you comprehend a certain law will the Enlightenment Fruit fall and be placed in the arms of the enlightened person. Others cannot benefit from this Enlightenment Fruit.
Qi Zhiheng was naturally interested in the Enlightenment Fruit as well.
Seeing that Qi Zhiheng also knew about the Enlightenment Tree, Zuoqiu Man didn't explain further: "Naturally, it's the opportunity to seek enlightenment under the Enlightenment Tree when the Enlightenment Fruit ripens!"
Qi Zhiheng asked, "How can I obtain this opportunity?"
Zuoqiu Man explained, “There are competitions in every field. In the alchemy competition you participate in, there are spots for the top 300. The number of spots mainly depends on your ranking. If you can get into the top ten, the sect will allow you to bring three people with you.”
Qi Zhiheng had some ideas in his mind and agreed to Zuoqiu Man's request.
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