Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

194: Little Danta, run for the position of elder of the Great Elders’ Council!Tian Leizi’s gaze swept over Xiao Ze, and feeling the pressure that far exceeded a Half-Saint, he was secretly astonished.

He remembered seeing him as merely a Dou Zun Peak expert back then, achieving Dou Sheng expert status when refining a Ninth-Grade Medicinal Pill at the Pill Gathering.

After several years, his aura had grown even more profound; presumably, on the vast Fighting Qi Continent, those who could surpass him were now few and far between.

Xiao Ze nodded slightly and went straight to the point: ”I’ve come this time to invite the Pill Tower to join the Alliance and collectively resist the Hall of Souls. The Hun Clan is ambitious, and if the Pill Tower continues to remain neutral, it will sooner or later become their target.”

Yao Lao also added: ”During the Pill Gathering, Xiao Yan helped the Pill Tower retain its champion position. Now, the Hall of Souls is plundering Souls everywhere, and the Alchemists of the Pill Tower will be the first to suffer. Only by uniting can we protect the Pill Tower and protect the Central Plains.”

The smiles on Xuan Kongzi’s three faces gradually receded, and their brows furrowed.

Xuan Kongzi sighed softly: ”We are aware of the pros and cons of the Alliance matter. But you also know the Pill Tower’s rules; without those old monsters from the Little Pill Tower nodding, what we three giants say doesn’t count.”

”More importantly, the Pill Tower Old Ancestor has been missing for many years. If he were here, he might be able to make a final decision.”

”Old Ancestor?” Xiao Ze looked at Xuan Yi in confusion; he had never heard of the Pill Tower having an Old Ancestor before.

Xuan Yi explained: ”The Old Ancestor is one of the founders of the Pill Tower. His true form is not human, but a Medicinal Pill that Cultivated into a spirit. He enjoys experiencing the myriad forms of human life, often living through Rebirth, seeking out stillborn fetuses to inhabit. He has been missing for decades now, and even his Soul Jade Slip shows no activity.”

After listening to Xuan Yi’s explanation of the Old Ancestor, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Ze’s eyes.

He had traveled all over the Central Plains, yet this was the first time he had heard of a powerful expert whose true form was a Medicinal Pill.

Seeing his expression, Xuan Kongzi smiled and added: ”The Old Ancestor is not an Emperor-grade Medicinal Pill, but a mutated Ninth-Grade Profound Pill.”

”The Senior who refined him back then was one of the Pill Tower’s founders. Before he fell, he merged a trace of his consciousness into the Medicinal Pill, which gave it self-awareness.”

”That Senior must have been at least a Five-Star Dou Sheng, right?” Xiao Ze calculated. To be able to refine a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill and cause it to mutate, his strength must have been unfathomable.

Xuan Kongzi nodded: ”The Old Ancestor later saved the Pill Tower from danger many times, and his status is unmatched. But he particularly enjoys experiencing the life and death of Mortals, and has been missing for decades. Even we don’t know if he is an infant or an old man now.”

The conversation returned to the Alliance, and Xiao Ze composed himself: ”If the Old Ancestor isn’t here, there must be a decision-making method for the Pill Tower’s affairs, right?”

”It relies on a vote from the Grand Elder Council of the Little Pill Tower. Out of ten Elder seats, more than half are needed to pass a motion.” Xuan Kongzi looked troubled, ”I, Xuan Yi, and Tian Leizi each hold one vote, but most of the remaining seven Elders are rigid and fixated on ’neutrality.’ Our three votes are far from enough.”

Yao Lao frowned: ”I know those old guys; it’s hard to make them budge.”

”It’s not without a chance,” Xuan Yi suddenly spoke, ”Among the seven Elders, two of them had their Personal Disciples captured by the Hall of Souls for Soul Refining, and they harbor deep hatred for the Hall of Souls.”

”If we can persuade them, we can gather five ’yes’ votes. While it won’t be more than half, it can at least be even, leaving room for negotiation.”

Seeing Xiao Ze’s surprise regarding the Old Ancestor’s origin, Xuan Kongzi stopped dwelling on it and shifted the topic back to the main issue.

”The Old Ancestor has been missing for many years, and the major affairs of the Pill Tower are now decided by the Grand Elder Council of the Little Pill Tower. Let’s go to the Little Pill Tower now and see if we can persuade those stubborn old fellows.”

With that, he walked to the end of the hall, placing his palm on the smooth, jade-like wall. A profound Dou Qi permeated from his palm.

The originally solid wall slowly undulated, transforming in an instant into a faintly glowing, slowly rotating spatial passage. Within the passage, clouds and mist could vaguely be seen flowing, clearly an independently created Secret Realm space.

”The Little Pill Tower is hidden behind this spatial passage. Let’s go in.”

Xuan Kongzi was the first to step into the passage. Xiao Ze and Yao Lao exchanged glances, following closely behind, while Xuan Yi and Tian Leizi brought up the rear.

As soon as they stepped into the passage, a gentle spatial force enveloped everyone, without the slightest jolt. After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the light before their eyes suddenly intensified. Once everyone adapted to the brightness, they were already standing at the Peak of a towering azure Peak, ten thousand ren high.

The azure Peak was surrounded by layers of clouds and mist, and the air was filled with an intensely rich medicinal fragrance. Xiao Ze’s gaze swept around, and he was immediately awestruck by the sight.

The entire mountain, from foot to Peak, was covered in neatly arranged medicinal fields. Countless rare medicinal ingredients, difficult to find even for a fortune in the outside world, grew here in vast expanses. Some had even grown for a thousand years, their medicinal fragrance so potent it almost condensed into mist.

”Each of these medicinal fields has its owner; they are the darlings of those old fellows in the Grand Elder Council, not to be touched,” Xuan Kongzi reminded with a smile, lifting his foot to walk towards the mountain Peak.

”The Discussion Hall we’re going to is at the mountain Peak. Don’t mind the people you encounter along the way; they are all Alchemists guarding the medicinal fields, but their Soul Power is even stronger than ordinary Dou Zun experts.”

Xiao Ze nodded silently. Along the way, he indeed saw many old men in coarse linen clothes working in the medicinal fields, seemingly ordinary herb farmers. But whenever they approached, a powerful Soul fluctuation would emanate from these old men, clearly indicating they were core members of the Little Pill Tower.

Yao Lao occasionally greeted familiar old men, while Xiao Ze followed closely behind Xuan Kongzi, his gaze vigilantly observing his surroundings.

This Little Pill Tower Secret Realm was rich in Spiritual Qi, with Formations faintly visible, clearly not a place one could easily trespass.

After about half an hour, everyone finally reached the mountain Peak.

The mountain Peak was flat, with an ancient stone Discussion Hall standing in the center. The plaza in front of the hall was carved with intricate pill patterns, and energy subtly flowed within them.

Xuan Kongzi did not lead everyone directly into the hall, but instead guided them to a tidy stone house nearby: ”You all wait here first. Xuan Yi, Tian Leizi, and I will go announce the Alliance matter and try to meet with those two Elders who harbor resentment towards the Hall of Souls first.”

Xiao Ze nodded in agreement. After Xuan Kongzi and the other two left, he quietly conversed with Yao Lao: ”This Little Pill Tower seems peaceful, but in reality, its rules are strict. It won’t be easy to sway the Grand Elder Council’s vote.”

Yao Lao stroked his beard and sighed softly: ”Those old fellows are stubborn; they only uphold ’neutrality.’ Whether it succeeds depends on whether Xuan Kongzi and the others can persuade those two Elders.”

The two sat quietly in the house, waiting. After about three hours, footsteps finally sounded outside. Xuan Kongzi and the other two entered with complex expressions. Xuan Yi was the first to speak: ”Things have progressed, but there’s also a new problem.”

”Those two Elders have agreed to cast a ’yes’ vote, but in three days, the Grand Elder Council will add a new Elder with voting rights. The most likely candidate to be elected is Hou Laoguai, who has always been at odds with Yao Lao, and he will definitely cast a ’no’ vote.”

Xiao Ze’s brow furrowed; the hope that had just risen was now overshadowed. Xuan Kongzi quickly added: ”However, it’s not without a turning point. For Hou Laoguai to be elected, he must first pass a refining duel, and you—”

He looked at Xiao Ze, a bright light flashing in his eyes, ”You are the champion of the Pill Gathering and are qualified to participate in the duel. As long as you can defeat Hou Laoguai, you can prevent him from entering the Grand Elder Council.”

A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Ze’s eyes. He had been able to Breakthrough to Dou Sheng by refining a Ninth-Grade Medicinal Pill at the Pill Gathering back then, and his Soul Power was even stronger now than before: ”Good, I accept this challenge.”

He still didn’t believe that anyone in this Pill Tower could surpass his refining skills!