Chapter 1595 - 586: Alchemy Dao Myth (Part 2)

"He is not an ordinary Pill Master either."

"I heard that Zhou Xuan has made some rapid progress in Alchemy, truly a talent worth nurturing."

"Merely calling him a ’talent worth nurturing’ is insufficient to describe the future brilliance of Zhou Dan Zheng."

Mr. Ding raised his chin, glanced around at the eleven Dan Zheng, and then said,

"In my eyes, that Zhou Dan Zheng will be the pinnacle of the Alchemy Dao for the next five hundred years, a myth in Jade Capital.

If Jade Capital can recruit such a person, I believe it’s a sign of great fortune for Jade Capital. If he’s cut down, it would sever Jade Capital’s own fortune."

Mr. Ding had spent countless years in Jade Capital and naturally understood that the Sequencers of the Yu Jing Holy Church valued reputation immensely.

These Sequencers speak with absolute authority,

Once a decree is issued, it must be executed, even if it’s a grievous mistake, there’s absolutely no possibility of retraction.

Mr. Ding understood this, and Granny Qian, who could summon the Sequencers, understood it even better.

Mr. Ding wanted the Sequencers to rescind the order, so he needed to persuade Granny Qian first.

Thus, in order to save Zhou Xuan, he boldly proclaimed "a myth in Jade Capital in five hundred years" just to move Granny Qian.

Granny Qian chuckled without speaking,

The remaining Dan Masters thought Mr. Ding’s words were sheer lunacy.

Dragon Leaf Pill Master asked Dan Master Zhuo, "Old Zhuo, what do you think?"

"I think... I think maybe we should find a doctor to check on Mr. Ding, he seems seriously ill."

Dragon Leaf Pill Master stroked his bushy beard, very approving of Dan Master Zhuo’s "frankness," and said, "I happen to know such a doctor, specializing in treating deranged Immortals."

These two Dan Masters hadn’t seen the "Flower God Pill" refined by Zhou Xuan, naturally assuming Mr. Ding had gone mad,

And the other Dan Masters also suspected Mr. Ding was insane,

At that moment, Tianchi Pill Master and Mo Dan Master also stepped forward, reporting to Granny Qian: "Granny Qian, Mr. Ding’s words are not without reason. Given time, Zhou Dan Zheng really has the potential to become a myth in Jade Capital."

"The myth of Jade Capital is too far-fetched for me to guarantee, but becoming the pinnacle of Alchemy Dao in Jade Capital is indeed not difficult."

Tianchi Pill Master said resolutely.

Being the head of the Eleven Pill Masters, Tianchi Pill Master’s status was beyond question,

Mo Dan Master, though less powerful, was a recognized "devotee of Alchemy" in Jade Capital,

The joint recommendation by the three, all supporting that Zhou Xuan would inevitably become renowned, compelled everyone to ponder seriously.

Yet Dragon Leaf Pill Master asked Dan Master Zhuo, "Old Zhuo, what do you think?"

Dan Master Zhuo, appearing secretive, said, "I feel there’s a madness spreading in Jade Capital."

"Madness? Tianchi Pill Master, Mr. Ding, Mo Dan Master, all describe Zhou Xuan like this, surely not all three of them are mad?" asked Dragon Leaf Pill Master.

Dan Master Zhuo, with a more tense expression, said, "Who said they’re not? Old Long, you better be careful—we have so few Dan Masters, with three already mad, we’re not far off either."

Dragon Leaf Pill Master: "..."

It must be said that the whispers between Dragon Leaf Pill Master and Dan Master Zhuo were slightly louder this time, inadvertently overheard by Mr. Ding.

Seeing Granny Qian unmoved, Mr. Ding realized this Old Lady Long Zhong had not been swayed by his words, so he took advantage of Dan Master Zhuo and Dragon Leaf Pill Master.

Only to hear Mr. Ding ask, "Dragon Leaf Pill Master, may I ask, what kind of elixir did you refine on your second attempt?"

"I... my second attempt... uh... the furnace exploded."

As Dragon Leaf Pill Master finished speaking, laughter erupted all around.

Feeling a loss of face, he immediately deflected the blame, saying, "Don’t laugh, don’t you all know my master? Like Old Zhuo, he’s a chatterbox, constantly muttering while I refine, disturbing my mind,

Once my mind was disturbed, of course, the furnace exploded."

The laughter grew louder,

While Dan Master Zhuo glared mournfully at Dragon Leaf Pill Master, angrily saying, "Dragon Leaf, you scoundrel, you blame me for the furnace explosion when you were an apprentice?

The guy used to be a cook; he’s got a knack for shifting blame!"

"Cough... cough... cough..."

Knowing he was at fault, Dragon Leaf Pill Master didn’t argue, quietly accepting it.

At this time, Mr. Ding asked Dan Master Zhuo again, "Dan Master Zhuo, what did you accomplish with your second attempt?"

Dan Master Zhuo had been waiting for Mr. Ding to ask that.

Everyone knew Dan Master Zhuo was a renowned Alchemy genius, mastering fire control at the tender age of six or seven,

When he willed the fire to go south, it never dared go east,

This genius persisted till he became a Dan Master,

Since becoming a Dan Master, with his elevated status, he became infatuated with the entertainment in Jade Capital, singers, dancers, Immortals...

In his indulgence, his Alchemy skills declined day by day.

Now, Mr. Ding brought up the once-refined second elixir, which unexpectedly became an opportunity for Dan Master Zhuo to regain some face.

He immediately took two large steps forward—stepping out of line,

Then he turned around, clasping hands and bowing towards the other Dan Masters, saying quite boastfully, "Fellow Dan Masters, little Zhuo is not talented, but when learning the Alchemy Dao, my master praised me for my wisdom,

My second concoction produced an elixir called ’Thousand Miles,’ which contained a vast amount of Space Law,

This ’Thousand Miles’ was appraised by Jade Capital’s Dan Zheng, classified as a third-grade elixir,

Alas, in my opinion, there were indeed some flaws in my elixir, it really shouldn’t have been classified as third-grade, a fourth-grade would have been more appropriate,

Back then, the Dan Zheng, seeing my youth and considerable talent, elevated my elixir slightly, granting it third-grade status..."