As expected, they think someone helped me refine the Spiritual Medicine!
Luo Cheng remained calm, pondered for a moment, and said, "What star level is the Spiritual Medicine that needs refining?"
Upon hearing this, a glint of joy flashed in Luo Yao's eyes.
In truth, she wasn't entirely certain if Luo Cheng really had a masterful alchemist behind him, but seeing a glimmer of hope, she immediately said, "Three Four-star Spiritual Medicines!"
Seeing that Luo Cheng remained silent, Luo Yao hurriedly added, "Of course, the payment will definitely satisfy that senior!"
"Alright, I can ask my master for you. However, he is not always available. You'll have to wait until after the Hunting Festival ends for him to have time."
Luo Cheng's response was straightforward.
With the tattoo of the Nine-colored Scale on his body, he was destined to refine a substantial amount of Spiritual Medicine in the future, inevitably raising suspicions.
Since Luo Yao believed he had the backing of a masterful alchemist, he might as well lean into it and borrow the name of a tiger to scare the fox!
"Master!"
Luo Yao and Steward Xu exchanged shocked glances, their expressions filled with disbelief.
Taking a deep breath, Luo Yao nodded. "Alright."
"I have another favor to ask of you."
With that, Luo Cheng took out the Elixir Pill refined from the Jiao Scale Fruit.
"Help me deliver this pill to my grandfather. As for how, figure it out yourselves, but don't let anyone know it came from me."
He had been troubled over how to deliver the pill to his grandfather. Entrusting this matter to the Lingyun Pavilion was clearly the most reliable option.
Luo Yao accepted the Elixir Pill. "Rest assured, we'll handle it properly."
"Good. Also, keep my affairs to yourselves. I don't want a fourth person to know."
After leaving that instruction, Luo Cheng stood up and took his leave.
As she watched Luo Cheng depart, Luo Yao's eyes narrowed into slits, her lips curling into a smile:
"Master… this is intriguing. Steward Xu, take a look at this pill."
Luo Yao handed the pill to Steward Xu.
Being an alchemist himself, Steward Xu took the pill and examined it carefully. His face filled with astonishment as he exclaimed, "This… how is this possible!?"
Luo Yao looked puzzled. "What's wrong?"
Holding the Elixir Pill as though it were a priceless treasure, Steward Xu took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions before speaking.
"This is the essence of a Four-star Spiritual Medicine! And it's impeccably pure! I've never heard of anyone refining a Four-star Spiritual Medicine to such a level of purity."
Luo Yao, not knowledgeable about pills, was surprised. "Is it really that extraordinary?"
Steward Xu shook his head repeatedly. "Extraordinary doesn't even begin to cover it! Even Elder Tianlu might not be capable of this."
"What!? Even Elder Tianlu can't do this!?"
Luo Yao was utterly stunned.
Elder Tianlu was one of the strongest alchemists in the Lingyun Pavilion, having reached the level of a Heavenly Alchemist with immense authority.
"Then what level is Luo Cheng's master at?"
"Medicine King!"
Steward Xu spat out those two words, then hesitated before adding, "Perhaps even above that!"
"Medicine King!"
Luo Yao took a deep breath, utterly shaken. She fully understood what those two words signified.
A Medicine King could suppress an entire noble family!
"Who could it be? The Ji Family? Unlikely. The Ji Family values their reputation, and Luo Cheng's existence has already embarrassed them. Could it be their nemesis, the Ancient Family?"
"Heh, awakening a Wasted Martial Soul, abandoned by the Ji Family, yet backed by a mysterious Medicine King. This is becoming more interesting. It seems my punishment of being sent to Qishan City wasn't such a bad thing after all."
Pacing back and forth, Luo Yao's eyes lit up with a trace of slyness. She turned to Steward Xu and said, "If I manage to return to the main family this time, it will be thanks to you."
"Thank you, Miss!"
Steward Xu bowed slightly, his demeanor exceedingly respectful toward Luo Yao.
Luo Yao walked over to the window, her gaze carrying a playful allure. "A Wasted Martial Soul, yet a disciple of a Medicine King. How intriguing…"
Luo Cheng had just left Lingyun Pavilion when he saw a group of people walking toward him.
Leading the group was Lin Xiao, accompanied by a cold and stern-looking youth dressed in white.
"Luo Cheng!"
Seeing Luo Cheng, Lin Xiao's expression changed slightly. He whispered a few words to the cold young man beside him.
Luo Cheng had no intention of paying them any attention and prepared to leave, only to be blocked by the cold youth.
"You're Luo Cheng?"
The cold youth gave Luo Cheng a faint glance.
Luo Cheng stopped in his tracks. "And you are?"
The youth smirked arrogantly. "Lin Family. Lin Yun."
Lin Yun!
Luo Cheng didn't expect this to be Lin Yun. He looked no more than fifteen years old.
"You're blocking my way," Luo Cheng said nonchalantly.
Lin Yun raised an eyebrow, his voice turning cold. "You're quite arrogant, huh? Relying on swallowing pills, you're just a worthless trash."
Seeing Luo Cheng exit Lingyun Pavilion, Lin Yun naturally assumed he had been there to purchase pills, feeling even more disdainful in his heart.
Buzz!
As he spoke, Lin Yun's body emitted a subtle shock. Accompanied by a tiger's roar, a mighty tiger with a scorpion's tail appeared behind him, its six radiant stars shining brightly.
"A Six-star Martial Soul Scorpion-tailed Tiger!!"
"Hiss, it's Lin Yun of the Lin Family. There were rumors he awakened a Six-star Martial Soul, and it's true!"
The bystanders gasped in astonishment upon seeing the Scorpion-tailed Tiger.
Summoning his Martial Soul, Lin Yun's arrogance only grew as he looked down on Luo Cheng from above:
"Relying on pills to cultivate only makes you temporarily strong. Martial Souls are everything!"
Luo Cheng sneered. "If that's the case, have you never relied on pills for your cultivation?"
Hearing this, Lin Yun's expression turned awkward. Who in the Body Tempering Realm hadn't used pills to refine their body?
His earlier words had undoubtedly slapped his own face.
His gaze darkened as he snarled, "A few days ago, you won thirty-eight thousand silver taels from my Lin Family at the Jade Casino. Why don't we make a bet? Same wager: thirty-eight thousand taels. But you must take three punches from me!"
"Not interested!"
Luo Cheng tossed the words over his shoulder and turned to leave.
"That damn trash!"
Lin Yun fumed, his anger having no outlet to vent as his face contorted in rage.
Lin Xiao consoled him, "Don't rush, Lin Yun. The Hunting Festival is in two days. You can teach him a lesson then."
Lin Yun gnashed his teeth. "A piece of trash who can only rely on pills dares to act arrogant before me! I'll break his limbs and let him understand the consequences of offending Lin Yun!"
When Luo Cheng returned to the Luo Residence, Steward Xu from Lingyun Pavilion had come to visit.
A short while later, after Steward Xu's visit, Luo Mingshan announced his seclusion.
Luo Cheng understood that the Jiao Scale Fruit Elixir Pill had been successfully delivered to his grandfather.
"Luo Yao works fast."
Thinking of that enchanting beauty, Luo Cheng couldn't help but lick his lips.
Back in his small courtyard, Luo Cheng walked straight to the training post and punched it hard.
With a loud *bang*, the training post trembled violently and sank inward, leaving a deep fist imprint.
"This punch had at least six or seven hundred pounds of force!"
Luo Cheng was somewhat surprised.
The strength of an average Body Tempering Ninth Layer Martial Artist was less than five hundred pounds, but he had surpassed that by half!
Even without using fist techniques, he could now easily defeat a Body Tempering Ninth Layer Martial Artist!
After some thought, Luo Cheng realized it was likely due to his recent devouring of Beast Souls from Demon Beasts.
Ever since breaking through to the Body Tempering Ninth Layer, he had devoured the Beast Souls of more than a dozen One-star Advanced Demon Beasts but had yet to break through to the Body Tempering Extreme Realm.
These Demon Beasts' Essence Qi had accumulated in his body and was only now erupting after breaking through to the Extreme Realm!
"The Hunting Festival is still two days away. I must see what peak my physique can reach! One thousand pounds?"