Chapter 160 - Chapter 155: Direct Breakthrough 1 (1/2)
Chapter 155: Direct Breakthrough 1
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Qin Niu stared at the apprentice alchemist, instantly subjecting the other to tremendous pressure.
“A success rate below 1%, and you still dare to think about refining this Beast Core for me? To put it bluntly, take a piss and look at yourself.”
“Please don’t misunderstand, I want to check the size and quality of the Beast Core so as to invite the Chief Alchemist. Otherwise, he would definitely scold me.”
The apprentice hurriedly explained.
His status in Miaodan Pavilion might be acceptable, but before the Chief Alchemist, he could only behave like a grandson.
“I’m afraid I cannot let you examine it here.”
Qin Niu swept his gaze around, surrounded by people.
Where there are many people, there will be mixed theories, and he did not want to invite any trouble. Wealth should not be flaunted; such a large Beast Core could easily attract unwanted attention.
“Please follow me!”
Understanding Qin Niu’s concerns, the apprentice immediately led him into a private reception room.
Xiao Qing took the initiative to close the doors and stand guard outside.
“Is this Beast Core capable of enticing your Chief Alchemist?”
Qin Niu didn’t beat around the bush and directly revealed the King Pig Beast Core.
Upon seeing the Beast Core, the apprentice couldn’t help but shudder, and then, his eyes gradually bulged in disbelief.
Gulp!
He swallowed hard.
“I will go and invite the Chief Alchemist right away, please wait a moment!”
This once arrogant apprentice couldn’t help but use a respectful title when addressing Qin Niu.
After he left, it wasn’t long before a disheveled, stubbly middle-aged man hurried in. The man, unkempt and with dirt on his face, looked like a beggar who had been on the streets for years.
The purple robe he wore, embroidered with an alchemical cauldron on the chest, signified that he was a bona fide alchemist.
But the purple robe was stained and grimy, his hair clumped and tangled, as if he hadn’t washed it for a long time.
This alchemist really didn’t seem to care for his appearance.
“Are you the one who wants to refine a Beast Core?”
“Mhm.”
Qin Niu did not rush to take out the Beast Core, as his first impression of the man was poor.
“I heard that your Beast Core is the size of a soybean? Show it to me.”
“The person I am looking to find is Master Zi Zhou, the Chief Alchemist!”
He definitely wanted the alchemist with the highest success rate to refine his Elixir.
“I am Zi Zhou.”
The middle-aged man stated and then revealed his identity badge.
It was a Silver Fish Medallion.
Within the entire territory of the Black Tiger Gang, there were likely no more than two hundred people who possessed a silver badge.
Such individuals already belonged to the upper echelons of the Black Tiger Gang.
It was hard to imagine such a dignified figure, also the Chief Alchemist of Miaodan Pavilion, dressing so shabbily. If he were to take off his purple alchemist robe and be thrown onto the street, everyone would definitely believe he was a bona fide beggar.
“So, you are Master Zi Zhou, I’ve been disrespectful!”
Qin Niu chuckled to himself.
It seemed that truly powerful individuals did not care much for appearances.
He took out the Beast Core and placed it on the table.
“What a large Beast Core. Its dark yellow color, subdued brilliance, I haven’t seen a Beast Core of this caliber in two or three years.”
As he spoke, Master Zi Zhou bent down, propped himself on the table with both hands, then brought his nose close to the Beast Core, sniffing at its scent.
He even focused and closed his eyes.
“It’s a King Pig’s Beast Core, containing immense energy, fairly pure, the quality is quite good. However, this Beast Core from the King Pig was not formed through bitter cultivation, but likely from consuming some heaven- and-earth treasures, which led to such a large core with a lower purity than high-quality cores, and its internal energy is not very condensed. The drawback is that the Elixir refined from it will have weaker effects.
The advantage is a much higher chance of successfully creating the Elixir.”
Everything in the world has two sides.
Where there are advantages, there will be disadvantages; the perfect being or object does not exist.
“This Beast Core can be refined into a defensive type Elixir, which is for onetime use and cannot enhance one’s cultivation rank. But after taking it, one would gain a very strong defensive barrier. Within the Acquired Realm, it would be practically unbreakable for six hours.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Niu immediately shook his head.
This was not what he wanted.
He had no desire to become like that timid little turtle, hiding in its shell.
The best defense is a good offense.
Passively taking hits was not his style.
“Then refine an Elixir that enhances cultivation rank. Even though this large Beast Core does not have very condensed internal energy, it should still be enough to propel your cultivation from the first level to above the ninth level of the Acquired Realm. It might even directly help you break through the next stage.”
Master Zi Zhou could easily see through Qin Niu’s current cultivation rank.
This made Qin Niu respect and become even more curious about the Chief Alchemist.
Xiao Qing’s face showed a shocked expression.
She had not expected her master to be so powerful, already a high-level expert in the Acquired Realm.
Those above the fifth level of the Mortal Realm could also be called experts.