Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor

"You two, go and break through that golden protective cover! If you can break it with one strike, a reward of a hundred taels!" Manager Pang truly was straightforward, picking the two most powerful Advanced Level Great Sword Masters to start.

One had the Six Yang Sword Veins, and the other's physical body was extremely formidable, like a fierce beast among men.

Even so, Manager Pang was still uneasy, offering a heavy reward of a hundred gold taels to ensure they gave it their all.

"We will definitely break that protective cover!"

Boom!

The two went up to the golden protective cover, and the one with the formidable body swung his sword fiercely.

The golden protective cover fluctuated intensely a few times, but did not break.

The man with the Six Yang Sword Veins, stepping forward largely said, "Let me!" As soon as he finished speaking, "Boom!", terrifying Sword Qi slashed onto the golden protective cover. After the loud noise, the cover still didn't break.

"Wow, so strong!"

"Heavens, is this really a First-grade Golden Rune Pattern Body Protecting Pill?"

"Such a powerful First-grade Golden Rune Pattern Body Protecting Pill, its effect might not even be too far from that of a Second Grade. Give me as many as you have."

A chorus of startled exclamations erupted from the crowd. Everyone was praising the Body Protection Elixir crafted by Chu Feng.

The Elixirs crafted by Pang Cang, when compared to Chu Feng's, were utterly weak.

"Dear friends passing by, this is just a Talismanic Elixir I have crafted, so the effect can only be said to be average. If it were crafted by my master, it would definitely be top-grade. If you plan to buy any Elixirs in the future, please favor Longevity Hall. I believe the Elixirs here will definitely not disappoint you."

Chu Feng lowered his own stature intentionally, and initially, Manager Pang and the others didn't feel anything was amiss.

Now, Chu Feng has successively defeated two respected Pill Masters of the Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion.

Even Pang Cang, the Alchemy King, has been defeated.

Afterward, he did not boast. Instead, he was very modest, saying his skills are just average.

This invisible slap in the face was incredibly fierce.

More powerful than boasting loudly and showing off a hundred times over.

Pang Cang, the Alchemy King's face turned red as if it were a monkey's buttocks. He was too ashamed to stay any longer and found an excuse, "Cough, the wind is strong and cold today, I'm feeling unwell, please excuse me!"

Having said that, he did not wait for Manager Pang and the others to retain him, and shamefully escaped back to Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion.

The spectators burst into laughter.

Pang Cang, the Alchemy King, was simply too concerned with saving face. Unable to surpass the others, yet still making excuses about the cold weather and feeling unwell, isn't that funny?

With the high sun and gentle breezes, how come it turned cold?

"Damn it!"

"This accursed Chu Kid, why is he so powerful? Defeating my Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion twice, he has already stepped on the head of Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion. Once the news spreads, our esteemed nameplate of Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion will be smashed."

"A thousand years of foundation, a thousand years of effort, all turned into a bridal dress for Longevity Hall."

"No, with things at this point, if I cannot restore the dignity of Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion. If I cannot figure out a way to defeat this seemingly low-key but extremely arrogant Chu Kid, I will become the eternal sinner of Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion."

Manager Pang felt like he was suffocating at this moment.

Initially, he was only thinking of suppressing Longevity Hall, believing that with the power and strength of Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion, crushing Longevity Hall would be no different than squashing an ant.

Only now did he realize, even after exerting all methods, he can't even handle a mere Young Alchemist of Longevity Hall.

The embarrassment is indeed utterly massive.

"Shopkeeper of the Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion, your Elixir Pavilion has long been renowned, surely filled with powerful Pill Masters. Bringing a crowd today to challenge us, why assign only half-baked alchemists to embarrass themselves?"

"Don't worry about saving my face; just send out the formidable ones! If Elite Alchemists get defeated, send up the Chief Alchemists. Now that the Chief Alchemist has also lost, perhaps it's time for your honorable ancestor to step in!"

Chu Feng's words could absolutely choke someone to death.

Manager Pang's face turned green, then red, then white—truly a spectacular sight. He was quivering with anger, and his teeth chattered loudly.

"You little beast, you're too arrogant! Since you want the ancestor of our Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion to make a move, I shall fulfill your wish!"

"Everyone, do not disperse! I, Pang, will immediately go to invite the Ancestor over!"

With that, Manager Pang crossed the street with a pale face, heading swiftly into his own Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion.

He raced all the way to a solitary hexagonal tower deep within the Pang Ancestor Alchemy Pavilion. Although the tower had only three floors, it was decorated exquisitely with rockeries, pavilions, lotus ponds, and birds.

Behind the tower was a martial training ground for cultivating the Sword Dao.

Combining work with leisure, this was indeed a superior place for cultivation. Moreover, the first floor of the tower was equipped with earth fires, Pill Furnaces, and other facilities, essentially a small-scale Alchemy Field.

In the bustling Vermilion Bird Imperial City where land was worth its weight in gold, having a residence to sleep in was already quite an achievement.

Such a beautiful and tranquil tower as this one was truly rare.

Generally, only very wealthy and influential figures, princes, and magnates could afford such advanced-level residences.

The furnace on the first floor was still burning, watched over by two Alchemy Boys.

Bursts of Purple Smoke emerged from inside the Pill Furnace, spreading the fragrance of medicine. It was really like a golden furnace with eternal fire and a jade lamp that forever shines. The ascending Purple Smoke and heavy mists created an atmosphere like that of a celestial realm.

"Is the Ancestor here?"

Manager Pang, being a high-ranking and influential member of the Pang Family.

He asked the two Alchemy Boys.

"The teacher is studying ancient Dao scriptures on the third floor!" one of the Alchemy Boys replied respectfully.

Without waiting for the Alchemy Boys to say more, Manager Pang dashed up to the third floor like his buttocks were on fire. Upon reaching the third floor, he indeed saw an ancient-styled study, where an old man with white hair and youthful appearance was tirelessly studying a scroll of bamboo slips.

The bamboo slips looked quite old.

Polished until shiny, and the color was brown-yellow. The bamboo slips were bound with gold thread.

It was certain that this scroll of bamboo slips was no ordinary ancient scroll, otherwise, it wouldn't have used the expensive gold threads for binding.

Thump!

Manager Pang rushed up to the third floor, and without another word, he knelt down. The white-haired elder seemed to forget everything outside, unresponsive to external affairs.

Behind him stood two unassuming elderly guards, loyal as statues, standing there.

Don't assume they are just for show. If someone dares to harm the white-haired old man, they would certainly act immediately to kill the enemy. These two guards stood there, as if they had merged with the very space itself.

It could easily cause one to overlook their presence.

Do not underestimate this; it is sufficient to show that the two have achieved a level of cultivation where their bodies and environments integrate, returning to the true essence.

When they do strike, it would certainly be terrifying.

"Ancestor…"

Manager Pang's time was extremely urgent; he must invite the Ancestor over before the onlookers disperse.