Chapter 560: Xiaoyuan, Have You Prepared a Gift for Your Master?

Chapter 560: Chapter 560: Xiaoyuan, Have You Prepared a Gift for Your Master?

A Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill?

Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan froze, carefully examining the Elixir in Cheng Yuan’s hand.

Four Pill Patterns!

It really was four Pill Patterns!

An intense, fiery light instantly flashed in their eyes as they stared intently at the Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill in Cheng Yuan’s hand!

"Junior Brother, where did you get this Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill? Have you been to the Celestial Pill Sect in the past couple of days?"

Cheng Yuan grinned. "I’ve never been to the Celestial Pill Sect."

Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan exchanged a look. A moment later, they seemed to realize something, and their expressions grew incredibly solemn.

Li Baizhan’s face hardened as he scolded, "Junior Brother, you’re being so thoughtless! Master’s vitality has already declined so much. Refining a Four Patterns Elixir takes a tremendous toll on the body! How could you ask Master to refine a Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill for you?"

Yang Qianhuan sighed. "Eldest Senior Brother, don’t blame Xiaoyuan. You know what Master is like. If he’s unwilling to do something, no one can force him. He must have felt his time was running out, which is why he exhausted his life force to refine a Four Patterns Elixir for our junior brother."

Li Baizhan’s eyes began to redden. The thought that the Old Dragon King might pass away filled him with a sudden, deep sorrow.

Cheng Yuan quickly explained, "My two senior brothers, I haven’t seen Master at all since we last parted ways. How could he possibly have refined an Elixir for me?"

Li Baizhan’s expression softened slightly. "Then where did these two Elixirs come from? You couldn’t have refined them yourself, could you?"

Yang Qianhuan smiled. "Eldest Senior Brother, you’re overthinking things. With Xiaoyuan’s current strength, the most he could refine is a Three Patterns Elixir—unless he’s broken through to the Martial Emperor realm."

Cheng Yuan grinned. "Second Senior Brother, Eldest Senior Brother actually guessed right this time. I really did refine these two Elixirs."

Utter shock and delight spread across the faces of Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan.

"Junior Brother," they asked in unison, "have you already become a Martial Emperor?"

Cheng Yuan shook his head gently. "Not yet a Martial Emperor. I’m only at Martial King Great Perfection. However, I just acquired an Eagle-shaped Pottery Cauldron, and my skill in alchemy has grown considerably."

Relieved smiles appeared on both of their faces.

"The Eagle-shaped Pottery Cauldron? Isn’t that the one from the Korean Acupuncture Saint... Oh, that’s right! I almost forgot! Last time, Xiaoyuan completely crushed the Korean Acupuncture Saint Park Hao, bringing glory to Dragon Country’s Traditional Chinese Medicine!"

"Well, if Xiaoyuan refined these Four Patterns Essence Enhancement Pills himself, then we’ll gladly accept them. With their help, we have a great chance of breaking through our bottlenecks and becoming Half-Step Martial Saints!"

Upon hearing they had a chance to become Half-Step Martial Saints, Cheng Yuan produced two Four Patterns Concentration Pills.

"Please accept these, my two senior brothers. If you successfully become Half-Step Martial Saints, my support system will be that much stronger."

They both grinned at the same time.

"Master gave us an exceptionally solid foundation. Once we become Half-Step Martial Saints, we’ll be absolutely invincible beneath the Martial Saint realm. We could even go toe-to-toe with some of the weaker Martial Saints!"

Laughing and talking, the three of them entered the best room in the guest house.

The Old Dragon King sat cross-legged on the floor, silently Cultivating. He had endured countless battles in his life and carried many hidden injuries. He had to cultivate diligently to preserve his vitality and keep his Fire of Life burning brightly.

Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan announced respectfully, "Master, Xiaoyuan has arrived!"

The Old Dragon King slowly concluded his cultivation and looked at Cheng Yuan with a fond expression.

"Xiaoyuan, you brought your two senior brothers Four Patterns Elixirs as gifts. Did you bring anything for your master? A gift for me can’t be any worse than theirs, you know."

PFFT...

Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan almost coughed up blood.

They never would have imagined that the Old Dragon King, a man known for his stern demeanor, would turn into such a playful, undignified old man in front of Cheng Yuan!

Before Cheng Yuan could answer, Li Baizhan gave a wry smile. "Master, aren’t you making things difficult for our junior brother? Four Patterns Elixirs are already treasures of the highest order. How could he possibly produce something even more precious?"

Yang Qianhuan also smiled wryly. "Master, you’re taking a jab at us! My senior brother and I aren’t worthy of taking these Four Patterns Elixirs. We should just offer them to you!"

The Old Dragon King shot Yang Qianhuan an annoyed glare.

"A mere Four Patterns Elixir has almost no effect on me. You two blockheads can keep them! If you fail to become Half-Step Martial Saints this time, don’t you dare go around telling people you’re disciples of Huangfu Yanyi."

Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan could only smile wryly.

They were Invincible Martial Emperors, beings capable of clashing head-on with Half-Step Martial Saints. Yet in their master’s eyes, they were just blockheads.

’How utterly unreasonable!’

Cheng Yuan tried his best to stifle his laughter, but he couldn’t hold it in and let out a snort.

The Old Dragon King shot Cheng Yuan a mock-angry look. "You heartless little scoundrel, you dare to laugh? You didn’t even think to prepare a gift for your master. Hmph! And to think I dote on you so much!"

Cheng Yuan’s smile vanished, and he said with great seriousness, "Master, I actually did prepare a gift for you. Please, accept it!"

As he spoke, Cheng Yuan produced a Small Jade Bottle as if by magic, presenting it to the Old Dragon King with both hands.

The scowl on the Old Dragon King’s face instantly vanished, replaced by a sunny smile!

"Hahaha! I knew Xiaoyuan wasn’t so heartless! Although a Tier Four Elixir will have a negligible effect on me, it’s the thought that counts, and for that, I am very satisfied."

While speaking, the Old Dragon King uncorked the Jade Bottle.

A shocking surge of Medicinal Power billowed out, instantly filling the entire room!

Just by inhaling the aroma, Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan felt their cultivation bottlenecks begin to loosen!

Looks of utter astonishment appeared on their faces!

’What on earth is in that Small Jade Bottle?’

’How can its medicinal effects be so terrifyingly potent?’

Even the Old Dragon King’s expression turned to one of shock. He quickly poured the Elixir from the Jade Bottle and carefully counted the Pill Patterns on its surface.

"A Five Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill? Is this the legendary Five Patterns Essence Enhancement Pill?"

Cheng Yuan explained seriously, "Strictly speaking, it’s more like four and a half patterns. My strength is still a little lacking, so refining a Five Patterns Elixir was a struggle. If I were a Martial Emperor, or if I had the help of an Exotic Fire, I could refine a true Five Patterns Elixir."

The Old Dragon King erupted into a booming, hearty laugh.

"Hahahaha! It’s enough! Four and a half patterns is more than enough! The ailment that has plagued me for so many years... can it finally be resolved? Xiaoyuan, you truly are my lucky star! Hahahahaha!!"

THUD! THUD!

Li Baizhan and Yang Qianhuan dropped to one knee in unison, their faces alight with excitement as they looked at the Old Dragon King.

"Congratulations, Master, on being able to heal your old injuries and advance your cultivation even further!"