Chapter 105

Chapter 105: Top-Level First-Level Pill Master

Zheng Ting Tao appeared before them, clad in snow-white clothes that surpassed snow. The ten people bowed respectfully, their stance deferential.

He lightly swept his gaze over the ten people once.

This batch of disciples who had come to study possessed talent that was all quite good, especially that Zhou Luo, who demonstrated extremely outstanding competence.

If they were diligently nurtured, it was not impossible for them to achieve the third level Pill Master realm in the future.

It was only a pity that his spiritual roots were very low.

If he had Seventh Grade spiritual roots, Zheng Ting Tao would have taken him on as a disciple.

But with the Ninth Grade spiritual roots.

He probably would not achieve Foundation Establishment in this lifetime.

What was the use then of such high talent in alchemy anyway?

Unable to break through the shackles of lifespan, it would ultimately be meaningless in the end.

Withdrawing his line of sight, Zheng Ting Tao lightly spoke: "Today you are going to leave the Qinyuan Sect, and I hope that next time, you will come to this place once more."

Entry to the Qinyuan Sect for study occurred every two years; while everyone was staying here learning, the first Spiritual Pill Conference had already concluded.

For everyone to desire to come back here, they would have to collectively participate in the second year’s Spiritual Pill Conference.

But normally, people did not choose to act this way.

Because a year of study required reviewing the familiar to grasp the new, and besides alchemy, advancing one’s cultivation level was also utterly crucial.

Therefore, often after departing the Immortal Sect, the majority of people would wait until the next occasion to take part in the Spiritual Pill Conference, or even longer.

Everyone agreed in unison.

"Go."

Zheng Ting Tao did not hold them back.

The group silently returned to their rooms to pack their luggage.

After a short while, the disciple who had guided them there a year before emerged at the gate of the manor.

The ten people collected their belongings and trailed him down toward the foot of the mountain.

Along the path, Lin Xin leaned close to Zhou Luo and asked in a small voice: "Are you almost breaking through?"

Several days earlier, she had observed that Zhou Luo’s pill concocting speed was becoming faster and faster, clearly not resembling the speed appropriate for a middle first-level.

"I am already at the top-level first-level," Zhou Luo stated evenly.

"Really?" Lin Xin cried out.

She stared at the other incredulously, her beautiful eyes brimming with shock.

Breaking through to the top-level first-level in just one year?

His talent in alchemy was excessively high then.

This rate of advancement was practically beyond that of normal people.

Lin Xin felt profoundly surprised and joyful inwardly.

The stronger Zhou Luo was, the stronger the Lin Family was.

He no longer considered Zhou Luo an outsider and even admired him greatly.

The family had a terrifyingly talented alchemy genius.

From now on, in the path of alchemy, they no longer had to bow down to others.

Her voice also attracted the attention of others.

Everyone looked at Zhou Luo in surprise, with startled expressions.

People exclaimed, "Is he already a top-level first-level Pill Master? How is that possible so quickly? The Lin Family is set to rise!"

At that moment, everyone came forward to offer their congratulations.

Among the crowd, only the two people from the Lu Family looked gloomy and remained silent.

…

At the hall at the foot of the mountain, Lin Zhi Shou and several people from other families had been waiting for a long time.

Meanwhile, around them, many young disciples had already returned.

The young men and women had smiles on their faces, looking quite satisfied with their gains.

A moment later, Zhou Luo and their group came out from the inner area.

They each walked towards their own families.

"How was it? Did you gain anything this year?" Lin Zhi Shou asked the two with a smiling face.

"Master, I have gained some things," Zhou Luo replied with a bow.

"You’re really humble," Lin Xin said suddenly, then turned to Lin Zhi Shou with a smile on her lips.

"Master, Zhou Luo has become a top-level first-level Pill Master."

"What?!" Lin Zhi Shou’s smile froze, his eyes widened, and he looked at Zhou Luo in utter astonishment.

His lips trembled, and he said excitedly, "Say it again!" His trembling voice was full of disbelief.

Lin Xin chuckled softly but didn’t continue.

Zhou Luo then spoke truthfully, "Master, I have indeed become a top-level first-level Pill Master."

When he heard these words, Lin Zhi Shou’s expression turned completely stunned; his eyes widened extremely, and he felt a huge impact inside.

He had never expected that during Zhou Luo’s study at the Immortal Sect this time, his improvement would be so astonishing. A top-level first-level Pill Master.

That was way too fast.

Lin Zhi Shou trembled inwardly, his body shaking uncontrollably with excitement.

He extended his aged right hand, slapped it heavily on Zhou Luo’s arm, his face breaking into a massive smile while tears welled in his eyes.

"Good, well done!"

As the elder leading the Lin Family’s Alchemy Division, watching other long-life families produce one alchemy genius after another, Lin Zhi Shou had endured immense, unknown pressure.

Originally, he thought he would never see the emergence of a new alchemy genius within his family in this lifetime.

However, Zhou Luo’s appearance.

Was like a ray of sunlight piercing through the darkness, bringing light to this despairing old man.

He saw a flicker of hope for the family’s revival within this young man.

Even if the young man wasn’t a member of the Lin family.

That was why, later, he vehemently opposed all difficulties, disregarding objections from the main clan, and resolutely took him on as his sole disciple.

Now, looking back, his decision had proven correct.

Years of heavy pressure vanished instantly. Tears streamed down Lin Zhi Shou’s aged face, overwhelming him with emotion.

Behind him, members of the Lin Family and individuals from other long-life families also learned the news.

All were left dumbstruck.

A top-level first-level Pill Master in his twenties.

In the entire secular world, who could compare?

The Lin Family had actually produced such a monstrously terrifying talent.

Members of the Lu Family, who usually had a hostile relationship with the Lin Family, paled drastically, frozen in place.

"Congratulations, Brother Zhi Shou, on acquiring an exceptional disciple," Wang Xian was the first to step forward and offer his felicitations.

The representatives from the Li Family and Zhang Family also hurried forward to congratulate him.

In Zhou Luo, they saw the tremendous potential to become a second level Pill Master, and they discerned the sign of the Lin Family’s rising power from this moment onward—naturally, they sought to cultivate goodwill.

Even Zhang Family, who was known to be very close with Lu Family, wore a friendly, smiling face.

Before family benefit, there are no eternal friends, nor eternal enemies.

"Young friend Zhou Luo, I have here a mid-grade magical artifact, consider it my congratulatory gift for you becoming a top-level first-level Pill Master," Wang Xian brought out a Moon-white Robe and presented it.

This was considerably more valuable than the magical robe the Great Elder had gifted earlier.

Facing this kindness, Zhou Luo instinctively wanted to refuse.

But Wang Xian forcibly pressed it into his arms: "Don’t be reserved. The Lin and Wang families have always been close allies."

After saying this, he added with a smile lifting the corners of his eyes: "My Wang Family has no shortage of slender, graceful, and beautiful maidens. Might young friend Zhou Luo happen to be interested in taking one back as a concubine?"

"Wang Xian, Zhou Luo is the son-in-law of my Lin Family!" Hearing this, Lin Zhi Shou’s expression darkened as he spoke sharply.

This old guy.

Was brazenly trying to poach a spouse for his family right under the Lin Family’s nose.

Wang Xian gave an embarrassed chuckle: "Brother Zhi Shou, please don’t be angry. It’s merely a matter of a concubine, something to mark our two families’ continued amity."

Lin Zhi Shou’s face darkened further, and he said nothing more.

Zhou Luo, meanwhile, couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Wang Yu Wei.

If possible, she would be a fine choice.

But realistically, the Wang Family probably wouldn’t let such an alchemy genius slip away.

"Elder Wang, I deeply appreciate your goodwill, but I already have several concubines at home. I’m afraid I’m quite… occupied," Zhou Luo said sincerely.

"No matter, no matter. Feel free to visit my Wang Family anytime," Wang Xian replied with a laugh.

"Young friend Zhou Luo, I too have a mid-grade magical artifact here."

At this moment, the representatives from the Li Family and Zhang Family spoke up in turn.

Gifts were freely offered; naturally, he wouldn’t refuse. Zhou Luo straightforwardly accepted their kindness, taking all they offered.

As for the Lu Family.

Right now, all they probably wanted was Zhou Luo dead.

"Let’s go. Time to depart for home."

In high spirits, Lin Zhi Shou called out and led the members of the Lin Family out of the great hall.