Chapter 1594 - 586: Alchemy Dao Myth

Mr. Ding took the leaf piece, and with just one glance, a peculiar look appeared in his eyes.

There was surprise, delight, and more confusion, as these complex emotions continually intertwined, finally coalescing into a joyful "tsk-tsk" sound.

"Is this the withered leaf of the Flower God? These green spots are concealing such rich life energy."

Mr. Ding, who recognizes the worth, didn’t look at it further and returned the leaf.

"That’s right, Mr. Ding, this leaf is the withered leaf of the Flower God, which I applied for from the Holy Church a few days ago and was just delivered to me."

Mo Dan Master explained the origin of the leaf.

Mr. Ding then asked, "Where does the life energy on this leaf come from? Is it because of Master Zhou?"

Mo Dan Master quickly lowered his head and said, "The second furnace refined by Master Zhou was a ’Insect Ancestor Pill’, used for extending the life of the Insect Ancestor.

But the life-extension effect of that elixir is so good, I’ve never seen a second pill like it, so I thought to experiment on the Flower God Leaf as a reference to see if this elixir could be effective for the Flower God.

This experiment revealed that Zhou Dangzheng’s Insect Ancestor Pill truly works on the Flower God, and the effect is outstanding."

"Hmm."

Mr. Ding heard this and sighed wistfully toward the distance, "Searching for fish by climbing a tree, searching for fish by climbing a tree,

The person able to refine elixirs for the Flower God is already under Bai Yujing’s command, yet Yu Jing Holy Sect wants to send envoys to kill and take the pill,

If this isn’t searching for fish by climbing a tree, what is it?"

He immediately spun his sleeves and entered Xuandu Palace.

"Mr. Ding, where are you going?"

"Of course, I’m going into the palace to meet the sequencers, to persuade them to withdraw their order; if Zhou Xuan is executed, it would sever Jade Capital’s lifeline."

Mr. Ding said irritably, but his steps were indeed swift, each step creating a rapid gust of wind.

...

The grand hall of Xuandu Palace is located on the first level of the palace,

Mr. Ding received an odd prophecy, learning that Zhou Xuan’s Red Lotus Elixir will yield elixirs effective for the Flower God,

Upon learning this news, the Holy Church’s sequencers orchestrated a two-pronged plan,

First, they arranged for Zhu Fuyao to travel to the human world to obtain the elixir.

Secondly, they gathered all Jade Capital Pill Masters; once the elixir is obtained, they would immediately determine its grade and assess its effects.

Due to these arrangements, this hall has already assembled Jade Capital Pill Master, as well as Immortal Masters and dignitaries from Divine Central, Bi Yu, Luoshui, and the Four Heavenly Yuan Palaces.

These individuals constitute the vast power network of Jade Capital.

Apart from these people,

there is also a hunched old lady, cloaked in a black feather robe, curling up, half-squatting, half-standing in the center of the hall.

Her appearance is entirely different from the ethereal, celestial beings surrounding her, making her appear exceedingly ghostly.

Yet her status is extraordinarily high,

everyone in this hall addresses her as "Granny Qian."

Granny Qian is currently with her eyes closed, holding a thread-bound ancient book in her arms, like a monk in meditation.

But she is not in meditation,

She is actually using her Heart Spirit to observe the movements at Lotus Temple in the Ping Shui Prefecture.

"That Fuyao girl, why waste so many words with Zhou Xuan – it would have been better to be decisive; if Zhou Xuan gives the pill, take it and return;

If Zhou Xuan doesn’t give the pill, then kill Zhou Xuan and take the pill,

This little girl from the Zhu Family is still too kind-hearted."

Granny Qian kept muttering, but the other Pill Masters were not so attentive.

They have overseen Sky Dome Pill Affairs for many years, having witnessed all sorts of storms and seen all kinds of elixirs,

In their words—it’s only a small furnace of elixirs, is it worth going to the human world to seize it? Why not just refine a furnace ourselves?

"Now it’s really something, those honorable sequencers are going to the human world to seize the elixir, not respecting us Jade Capital Pill Masters’ artistry, and yet they want to kill a Master officially appointed by Jade Capital,

If that Red Lotus Elixir truly has miraculous effects, it’d be fine, but what if it doesn’t?

Trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing a handful of rice."

Dragon Leaf Pill Master was muttering complaints,

Dan Master Zhuo, beside Dragon Leaf Pill Master, hearing the complaints, leaned closer and said,

"Dragon Leaf Pill Master, your words are too light—if Zhou Xuan dies, does it just cost a handful of rice?"

"Not a handful? Then how many handfuls?" Dragon Leaf Pill Master earnestly asked.

But Dan Master Zhuo immediately jumped up, poking Dragon Leaf and said, "Did you just insult me?"

"..." Dragon Leaf Pill Master.

The high-ranking members of Jade Capital each had their own thoughts,

And at this moment,

Mr. Ding entered with steps as swift as the wind.

"Mr. Ding."

All the Pill Masters greeted Mr. Ding while Granny Qian only slightly raised her head, not even opening her eyes, to acknowledge him.

Mr. Ding then said loudly, "Everyone, we’ve made a mistake today, too many mistakes; Granny Qian, Zhou Dan cannot be killed."

As soon as he mentioned "Zhou Dan," everyone was silent, just like not long ago when Mr. Ding was trying to recall any Zhou-named "Dan Zheng" in their minds.

"The Zhou Dan mentioned by Mr. Ding is Zhou Xuan from Lotus Mountain."

Mo Dan Master appeared and explained to everyone.

"Mr. Ding, the positions of Pill Master and Pill Master Zheng differ by just one word, but in status, they are separated by several great mountains."

Granny Qian finally opened her eyes, her gaze murky as she looked toward Mr. Ding.

Mr. Ding smiled and said, "I have my reasons for calling Zhou Xuan ’Zhou Dan Zheng.’"

He slightly bowed, saluted Granny Qian, and said, "Granny, please provide a brush and ancient book, to have the Holy Church’s sequencers withdraw their order, Zhou Xuan cannot be killed,