Chapter 371: Double Pill Soul

Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Double Pill Soul

In the Pill Record Pavilion, Yi Xiaoyao held a Jade Slip, studying it thoughtfully.

Then, he took out an Elixir. It was the very same Six-Stripe Solidification Pill that Flame Sacrifice Fire Dance had given him.

Yi Xiaoyao infused his Spiritual Power into the Elixir, and a spectral image of a giant, earth-yellow, heavily-armored turtle instantly appeared.

"A Pill Soul!"

A realization dawned on Yi Xiaoyao. He finally understood why he couldn’t refine a Six-Stripe Elixir—the most crucial part of a Six-Stripe Elixir was possessing a Pill Soul.

The stronger the Pill Soul, the more potent the Elixir.

Thinking of this, he opened another Jade Slip. Recorded on this slip was the Double Pill Soul.

A Double Pill Soul, as the name implied, was an Elixir with two Pill Souls. Its effects were naturally far beyond what an ordinary Six-Stripe Elixir could compare to.

However, refining such a Double Pill Soul Six-Stripe Elixir was extremely difficult. Even in the Holy Pill Hall, which teemed with Alchemists, those who could refine a Double Pill Soul were few and far between.

When Yi Xiaoyao learned this, the corner of his mouth curved into a smile.

’According to the Red Butterfly Saint Witch’s instructions, the minimum requirement for the Alchemy Dao Arena in a month is to be able to refine a Six-Stripe Elixir. If I want to take first place, I must master this most difficult method of refining a Double Pill Soul.’

After muttering this, Yi Xiaoyao began gathering Pill Records about the Double Pill Soul and started his research.

Before he knew it, Yi Xiaoyao had been buried in the Pill Record Pavilion for over twenty days.

At this moment, a plume of Flame burned in Yi Xiaoyao’s palm. Within the Flame, an Elixir was gradually taking shape.

HUMMM~

A spectral image of a black bear rose from the Elixir, followed immediately by a second one.

It was a Double Pill Soul!

However, as soon as the two black bear phantoms materialized, they immediately began to tear at and attack each other. In the end, both Pill Souls were annihilated, and the Elixir shattered along with them.

"Failed again."

Yi Xiaoyao sighed softly. For nearly a month, every attempt had ended this way.

Even with his exceptional talent in the Alchemy Dao, he had spent all this time and still failed to master the art of refining a Double Pill Soul. This just went to show how astonishingly difficult the method was.

Just as Yi Xiaoyao was feeling anxious and dejected, a manager walked over.

This manager was the person the Red Butterfly Saint Witch had assigned to deliver Yi Xiaoyao’s daily Alchemy materials.

"Just leave the materials over there," Yi Xiaoyao said.

The manager stepped forward and smiled. "This time, I’m not here to deliver materials. I have come under the orders of the Red Butterfly Saint Witch to deliver a message to you, Young Master."

"What message?" Yi Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow. The Alchemy Dao Assembly was only five days away, and he still hadn’t mastered the Double Pill Soul. ’The Red Butterfly Saint Witch must have already found out.’

The manager said, "The Saint Witch says that for the next five days, you are to go and listen to the Honored Guest Elder’s lecture on the Alchemy Dao."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xiaoyao’s gaze flickered slightly.

「The next day.」

Yi Xiaoyao once again arrived at the foot of the lecture platform.

The number of people below the platform had nearly doubled compared to usual. Lan Yue was also in the crowd. When she saw Yi Xiaoyao, her expression turned strange for a moment before she gave a slight nod.

Just then, a woman in a purple robe landed on the high platform, drawing gasps of surprise from countless young men. It seemed that everyone who had come today was here for her.

The woman wore a tight-fitting purple robe that perfectly outlined her exquisite, well-proportioned figure. Her fiery physique made it impossible for anyone to look away.

Most importantly, her features were also exceptionally beautiful. She had a cold, stunning beauty that was out of this world, making people want to conquer her.

"The Honored Guest Elder for this lecture has changed?"

Yi Xiaoyao muttered in surprise, lost in thought.

"That’s Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu. She’s the youngest Honored Guest Elder in the Holy Pill Academy. Not only can she refine a Six-Stripe Elixir, but she’s also an unparalleled genius who can create a Double Pill Soul. And she’s incredibly beautiful. The number of her pursuers is practically endless, so don’t even think about it."

Lan Yue said with a soft chuckle, seeing Yi Xiaoyao’s gaze flicker as he stared at Yi Lu.

"Oh? She can create a Double Pill Soul? Not bad, indeed."

Yi Xiaoyao watched Yi Lu on the high platform with great interest. He finally understood the Red Butterfly Saint Witch’s intention.

Lan Yue rolled her eyes upon hearing this. ’Just "not bad" for being able to create a Double Pill Soul? That’s clearly the work of a monstrous genius, okay? This guy is as infuriating as ever.’

On the platform, Yi Lu swept her gaze over the crowd below, her expression perpetually cold. She spoke faintly, "For the next five days, I will be the one lecturing on the Alchemy Dao. After five days, anyone whose Alchemy attainments have reached the Six Patterns level will be qualified to participate in the upcoming Alchemy Dao Assembly with me. The reward for this Assembly is the Alchemy Dao inheritance of the Red Butterfly Saint Witch."

When the crowd heard Yi Lu’s words, their eyes immediately lit up.

If they could participate in the Alchemy Dao Assembly with Yi Lu, not only might they obtain the Saint Witch’s Alchemy Dao inheritance, but they might even win the beauty’s heart!

’These guys are really daydreaming.’

Lan Yue glanced at the people around her, seeing the wistful fantasies in everyone’s eyes, and sneered inwardly. ’Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu said that only those whose Alchemy attainments reach the Six Patterns level are qualified to join her at the Alchemy Dao Assembly. Among everyone here, I suppose only Brother Di Shen has a chance to compete for it.’

The next moment, Lan Yue saw her boyfriend, Di Shen, also staring intently at Yi Lu, and her expression soured slightly. But then she noticed that Yi Xiaoyao, in contrast, was looking down, deep in thought, which made her look over in surprise.

"Aren’t you like the others? Don’t you have designs on Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu?" Lan Yue asked Yi Xiaoyao.

Yi Xiaoyao was currently contemplating the Red Butterfly Saint Witch’s intentions. Hearing the question from beside him, he smiled faintly and said, "I already have someone in my heart."

"So what if you have someone in your heart? Is she as beautiful as Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu?"

As Lan Yue spoke, she glanced at the dazed-looking Di Shen. She was his girlfriend, yet wasn’t he still fantasizing about Yi Lu?

"Of course she’s more beautiful," Yi Xiaoyao said.

’I think you’re just more self-aware than the others, knowing you’re not worthy of Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu.’ Lan Yue was speechless. ’This guy will say anything to save face.’

Yi Xiaoyao just shook his head and smiled, not bothering to explain.

Then, the Honored Guest Elder, Yi Lu, began her lecture on the Alchemy Dao.

Just as Yi Xiaoyao had guessed, the moment Yi Lu opened her mouth, she began lecturing directly on the method for refining a Double Pill Soul. Every sentence she spoke resolved the difficult problems that had plagued Yi Xiaoyao for the past month, making everything click into place.

In contrast, everyone else was completely lost, unable to understand any of this profound knowledge. If not for the chance to get another look at Yi Lu, they probably would have left long ago.

Yi Xiaoyao had long since understood that this Honored Guest Elder, Yi Lu, was clearly someone the Red Butterfly Saint Witch had intentionally arranged to come and clear up his confusion.

Therefore, just as Yi Lu finished her lecture on the Alchemy Dao and was about to leave, Yi Xiaoyao stood up and called out to her, "Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu."

Yi Lu stopped at the sound of his voice. Her cold, indifferent gaze turned to Yi Xiaoyao, but inwardly, she was slightly stirred.

She had a rather strong impression of Yi Xiaoyao. Just now, while she was explaining the method of refining a Double Pill Soul, everyone else had looked completely baffled. Only Yi Xiaoyao had listened with rapt attention, as if he was experiencing a great enlightenment.

"What is it?" Yi Lu asked coldly.

Yi Xiaoyao smiled slightly. "Honored Guest Elder, there were a few points in your lecture that were a bit vague. I was hoping to discuss them further with you. I wonder if you are free?"

Instantly, boos and jeers erupted from the thousand or so people in the crowd.

’Is this guy trying to ask out everyone’s goddess, Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu?’

One had to know that countless geniuses pursued Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu, but she had extremely high standards. Even the Saint Son had been given the cold shoulder by her, rejected without any courtesy.

Di Shen shot a glance at Yi Xiaoyao and sneered. He said to Lan Yue beside him, "This kind of person really is an embarrassment. ’A few points were vague,’ he says, sounding so convincing, as if he actually understood any of it. Him, ask out Honored Guest Elder Yi Lu? If he can do that, then I could ask out the Red Butterfly Saint Witch herself!"

But at that very moment, the words that came from Yi Lu’s mouth made the sneer on Di Shen’s face freeze instantly.

"Because time was tight, there were indeed a few points I didn’t explain clearly. You can walk me back now."

Yi Lu nodded faintly at Yi Xiaoyao. Someone who could understand the intricacies of the Double Pill Soul might be the one to join her at the Alchemy Dao Assembly. Of course, she had to pay attention to him.

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(Two Chapters of buildup, the payoff is coming.)