Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Chapter 239: Tier Seven Pill Master 1 (1/2)

Chapter 270: Chapter 239: Tier Seven Pill Master 1

“A beyond-top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill? How is that possible?!”

The surrounding elders of the Pill Hall, hearing Du Yu’s astonished voice, took on incredulous expressions one after another.

They were quite clear about the skill level of the alchemists under Xu Mu. It was simply impossible for them to forge a beyond-top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

Yun Zhan and Qin Xiao quickly stepped forward to check. After their examination, their faces turned gloomy.

It was indeed a beyond-top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, and it appeared to have been forged recently. There was no possible way that it was prepared beforehand.

Upon confirming this, Du Yu’s icy expression immediately thawed, as if basking in a warm breeze.

“Right! It seems I’ve misunderstood you!” Du Yu apologized, but still playfully admonished him. He asked Xu Mu to be more considerate in the future and notify him in advance if there was any need, so as to avoid such misunderstandings.

Xu Mu naturally admitted his mistake gracefully as he needed to maintain a good standing here. He couldn’t afford to offend Du Yu, especially since he’d already run afoul of Qin Xiao and Yun Zhan. If he also offended Du Yu, he wouldn’t be able to stay here any longer.

“Since you’ve been able to forge a beyond-top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, I’ll assign any similar tasks to you in the future!” Du Yu grinned and turned to Yun Zhan and Qin Xiao: “Don’t you agree?”

Qin Xiao and Yun Zhan blanched, left without an option.

This was indeed an instance of lifting a rock only to drop it on one’s own foot.

Not only did they allow Xu Mu to show off, but he also grabbed an even greater share of the pie.

Everyone knows out of all the foundation establishment-stage pills, the Foundation Establishment Pill yields the highest profit.

“Elder Xu is indeed impressive. As a Loose Cultivator, you managed to forge a beyond-top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. I can’t help but admire you,” Qin Xiao remarked with a veiled insinuation.

Commotion stirred among the crowd as all eyes flickered with suspicion.

Xu Mu’s situation now seemed a bit problematic.

“Elder Qin, not everyone learns at the same pace. Some people may study forever without mastering it, while others can grasp it in just a few days. Perhaps I’m one of those natural talents! Hahaha!” Xu Mu laughed triumphantly.

The crowd was rendered speechless.

However, the situation didn’t seem unlikely.

Some Loose Cultivators do lack resources, hindering them from revealing their true potential.

But once they’ve obtained those resources, they rise rapidly.

That Xu Mu, a loose cultivator, became a tier six Pill Master, and miraculously advanced to the Golden Core Stage doesn’t contradict calling him a genius.

Confronted with Xu Mu’s argument, Qin Xiao was left speechless as there was no way to disprove this.

They couldn’t possibly ask him to learn a new pill recipe on the spot, could they?

At this point, Xu Mu spoke up again.

“I originally planned to report this to the hall master later, but since you’re already here, it saves me a trip! This is a new tier seven pill I’ve made, please check it!”

Xu Mu took out the leftover Blood Sun Pill and handed it to Du Yu.

“What?”

Du Yu expressed his astonishment.

The unspoken implication of Xu Mu giving him the pill was clear.

He could already forge a tier seven pill, which made him a legitimate tier seven Alchemist, and he should also be accepted as a formal inner sect elder.

Of course, there were no surprises. After a thorough inspection, Xu Mu officially became an elder of the inner sect. Amid Du Yu and Qin Xiao’s livid countenances, he accepted the congratulations from everyone.

From then on, unless Xu Mu voluntarily left the sect, chances were slim for the two to have him ousted.

A tier seven Alchemist was considered a precious asset in any sect. Unless he made a serious mistake, the sect would never throw him out.

After all, who would want to turn away from Spirit Stones?