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

195: Xiao Ze fights against the old monster Hou, and the ninth rank decides the outcome!Xuan Yi heard Xuan Kongzi’s suggestion, immediately looked at Xiao Ze, and echoed,

”Although Yao Lao withdrew from the Little Pill Tower back then and indeed isn’t qualified to run, you are!”

”You are the champion of this Pill Gathering and also the Clan Chief of the Xiao Clan. According to the Pill Tower’s rules, you are inherently qualified to be a candidate for Elder of the Little Pill Tower.”

Tian Leizi also nodded, ”Although Hou Laoguai is senior, Xiao Ze is, after all, the one who refined a Ninth-Rank Medicinal Pill during the Pill Gathering. In terms of alchemy, Hou Laoguai is probably far inferior.”

Yao Lao smiled and added, ”Xiao Ze is now a Ninth-Grade Alchemist, and his Soul Realm has long reached the legendary Emperor Realm, which is much stronger than Hou Laoguai’s half-baked Peak Eighth-Rank standard.”

Everyone spoke one after another, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

For Xiao Ze, the so-called Hou Laoguai posed almost no threat to him.

If you haven’t reached the Ninth-Rank, seeing him is like a frog at the bottom of a well; if you have reached the Ninth-Rank, seeing him is like a mayfly seeing the sky.

After all, throughout the Fighting Qi Continent, those whose Soul Power can rival his are few and far between.

At least in this Pill Tower, no one can match him.

Xuan Kongzi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xiao Ze had no objections, and immediately said, ”Then I will go and make arrangements. Three days later, I will register you for the selection. These three days, you can familiarize yourself with the environment in the Little Pill Tower. If you need rare Spirit Medicine, you can also prepare it in advance.”

Xiao Ze nodded upon hearing this.

For the next three days, he did not deliberately prepare, merely strolling through the Medicine Gardens of the Little Pill Tower daily.

The old men guarding the Medicine Gardens initially looked down on him due to his youth, but when Xiao Ze casually pointed out several deficiencies in the maintenance of some medicinal ingredients, and even identified the hidden medicinal properties of a certain thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine, the old men immediately shed their contempt and gathered around to ask for guidance, which also led to a greater acceptance of the Alliance.

Someone who understands such profound medicinal principles is certainly not an undeserving individual.

On the morning of the fourth day, figures gradually filled the natural plaza on the summit of Pill Tower Mountain.

Xiao Ze ascended the plaza accompanied by Xuan Kongzi and the other two. As soon as he appeared, he attracted many gazes.

After all, in a crowd full of white-haired old men, the young Xiao Ze was too conspicuous, and whispers constantly arose.

”Is this the candidate Xuan Kongzi spoke of? He looks too young. Can he surpass Hou Laoguai?”

”I heard he was the champion of this Pill Gathering and even refined a Ninth-Rank Medicinal Pill, but the Pill Gathering and Elder selection are different. Hou Laoguai has been immersed in alchemy for hundreds of years, and his experience is much richer than his.”

Xiao Ze paid no attention, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, quickly locking onto a thin, gray-robed figure.

That person had a stern face, and although his surrounding Soul fluctuations were strong, they carried a hint of stagnation; it was precisely Hou Laoguai.

Hou Laoguai also saw Xiao Ze, snorted coldly, and walked straight over, ”Are you the one who wants to contend with this old man for the Elder position? Young man, the Pill Tower is not a place where you can get by on reputation alone. Surrender early, lest you lose too badly later.”

Xiao Ze glanced at him indifferently, ”Alchemy relies on strength, not seniority. If Elder Hou is confident, why not meet on the Medicine Cauldron later to show your true skills.”

”What an arrogant brat!”

Hou Laoguai’s face twitched with anger, but he said no more, flicked his sleeve, and walked to one side of the plaza, clearly waiting to see Xiao Ze make a fool of himself.

Soon after, seven ancient figures quietly appeared on the stone platform in the center of the plaza. The leading linen-clad old man was precisely the Grand Elder of the Little Pill Tower.

His gaze swept across the entire scene, his voice calm yet authoritative, ”The rules for the Elder selection remain unchanged. Medicinal ingredients from the entire mountain can be used freely. Whoever refines the Medicinal Pill with the highest rank and purest medicinal effect will be elected.”

As his voice fell, the Grand Elder raised his hand and waved, ”Begin.”

The candidates in the plaza immediately began to act. Ancient Medicine Cauldrons were brought out, and various flames rose, instantly raising the temperature of the plaza.

Hou Laoguai took out a black iron Medicine Cauldron, and as soon as the flame ignited, it drew gasps of admiration.

That was an Earth Fire capable of refining Peak Eighth-Rank Medicinal Pills, with a robust and stable temperature.

He glanced at Xiao Ze, and seeing that Xiao Ze still hadn’t moved, a hint of mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth, ”What? Don’t even dare to take out your Medicine Cauldron?”

Xiao Ze was too lazy to bother. He slowly raised his hand, and a ball of purple-gold flame rose from his palm. The flame swirled in the air, directly condensing into a translucent flame Medicine Cauldron.

Above the Medicine Cauldron, purple-gold patterns flowed, and the faint sound of a Dragon’s roar could be heard.

It was the result of the Fusion of several different flames on the Ranking of Exotic Flames.

Coupled with his years of refining, he had long been able to control it as he wished.

”Using an exotic flame to condense a Cauldron? This young man has such great courage!”

”But exotic flames are too violent. A slight mistake could destroy the medicinal ingredients. Isn’t he afraid of failing the refinement?”

Amidst the discussions, Xiao Ze had already taken out the medicinal ingredients from his storage ring.

He did not choose ordinary Ninth-Rank precious Medicinal Pill ingredients, but rather took out a ’Nirvana Grass’ that was entirely white and a ’Dragon Blood Crystal’ that shimmered with golden light.

He was actually going to refine the Ninth-Rank Profound Medicinal Pill, the ’Nirvana Dragon Blood Pill’!

Yao Lao’s eyes lit up as he watched from the side, ”Good heavens, he’s going to pull out his trump card directly!”

Xuan Yi also showed a pleasant surprise, ”The Nirvana Dragon Blood Pill requires at least ten-colored Pill Lightning. Hou Laoguai can only draw nine colors at most. We’re sure to win this time!”

Hou Laoguai naturally also saw Xiao Ze’s medicinal ingredients, and his face instantly changed, ”You actually want to refine a Ninth-Rank Profound Medicinal Pill? You’re simply overestimating yourself!”

He dared not delay any further, quickly sped up his movements, threw the medicinal ingredients into the Medicine Cauldron, and fully activated the flame, wanting to refine the Medicinal Pill one step ahead and gain the upper hand.

However, although Xiao Ze’s movements were slow, each step was incredibly precise.

The medicinal ingredients were refined perfectly in the purple-gold fire Cauldron, the medicinal liquid was purified without a trace of Impurities, and his Soul Power, like a fine net, meticulously organized every wisp of medicinal property.

In contrast, the more impatient Hou Laoguai became, the more flustered his movements grew, and a faint burnt smell even emanated from his Medicine Cauldron.

After several days like this, Hou Laoguai suddenly shouted, ”Pill completion!”

Above his Medicine Cauldron, nine colorful Pill Lightnings descended with a roar, striking the Medicinal Pill, yet not destroying it.

He actually drew nine-colored Pill Lightning!

A gasp of admiration rose from the plaza. Hou Laoguai’s face showed a triumphant expression as he looked at Xiao Ze, ”Young man, this old man has already drawn nine-colored Pill Lightning. What about you? Still no movement?”

Xiao Ze raised his eyes, a slight smile on his lips, ”What’s the rush? My Pill is just about to be completed.”

As his voice fell, he raised his hand and beckoned. The flame Medicine Cauldron exploded with a roar, and a Medicinal Pill, golden-white throughout and adorned with Dragon patterns, slowly rose.

As soon as the Medicinal Pill appeared, the sky changed color. Ten colorful bolts of lightning, several times thicker than Hou Laoguai’s Pill Lightning, swooped down like giant Dragons, crashing onto the Medicinal Pill.

”Ten-colored Pill Lightning! It’s a Ninth-Rank Profound Medicinal Pill!”

The Grand Elder’s eyes flickered for the first time, and his voice became somewhat hurried.

The triumph on Hou Laoguai’s face instantly froze. Looking at the Medicinal Pill that grew increasingly radiant amidst the ten-colored Pill Lightning, his face turned ashen.

He knew he had lost.

The Medicinal Pill fell back into Xiao Ze’s palm. He raised his hand and handed it to the Grand Elder, ”The Nirvana Dragon Blood Pill can assist a Half-Saint in achieving a Breakthrough to a Dou Saint. I can’t say the medicinal effect is 100%, but it’s at least 90%!”

The Grand Elder took the Medicinal Pill, carefully examined it for a moment, and slowly nodded, ”The Medicinal Pill’s rank is extremely high, and its medicinal effect is pure. Xiao Ze, you win!”

The plaza fell silent, then erupted into fervent discussion. The old men who had previously questioned Xiao Ze now wore expressions of admiration.

Hou Laoguai, crestfallen, no longer had his previous arrogance and silently withdrew from the plaza.

The Grand Elder looked at Xiao Ze, his tone softening slightly, ”Since you have been elected Elder, you have voting rights. Regarding the Alliance matter, the Grand Elder’s Council will deliberate later; you should also participate.”

Xiao Ze’s heart filled with joy, knowing that the Alliance matter had finally taken a turn for the better.

As long as his vote was added, there would be six votes in favor, enough to pass the resolution. He nodded slightly towards the Grand Elder, ”Thank you, Grand Elder. Xiao Ze will not fail your trust.”