He was keen to take one now, confident it would catapult him directly into the War Emperor realm. However, he ultimately suppressed this thought. I'll wait until I've finished mimicking the War Technique and broken through to the War Emperor realm before taking it, he decided. At that point, with a single leap, I could reach the Five-Star, perhaps even Six-Star War Emperor realm! The mere thought of such a飞跃式 (leap-forward) breakthrough makes me uncontrollably excited!

After packing the three kinds of elixirs into three Qiankun Bags, Qin Feiyang once again entered the ancient castle. Fatty and the others were still taking inventory. Although they had sorted everything in the warehouse, the sheer volume made organizing it properly quite a task.

After placing the three Qiankun Bags on the counter, Qin Feiyang left the ancient castle and walked out of the Alchemy Room.

Huh? Seeing the situation in the hall outside, he couldn't help but pause. He remembered that when he first arrived, the hall had been empty. But now, a jade tea table was placed against the far wall. Next to the tea table were three chairs, each covered with a layer of white mink fur.

At that moment, the siblings Mu Qing and Mu Xue'er were seated on the chairs, leisurely sipping tea.

Mu Qing glanced at him and said with a faint smile, "You finally decided to come out."

"Brother Xui, you've been in the Elixir Tower for a whole month! This is your first time stepping out of your Alchemy Room!" Mu Xue'er added, putting down her teacup and rising with a smile.

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "You two seem to be quite comfortable!"

"We call this balancing work and leisure," Mu Qing said. "Unlike you, always in seclusion for cultivation or pill refinement. It's so dull. Would you like a cup? This tea is from my hometown; its flavor is quite good." He gestured with the teapot and teacup in his hand.

"No, thank you. I have something to discuss with the Tower Master," Qin Feiyang replied with a smile. He walked to the unnumbered stone door and knocked gently.

Upon seeing this, the Mu Qing siblings exchanged a look, a glint of understanding deep in their eyes.

The stone door opened silently. Qin Feiyang glanced at the interior layout; it was no different from Alchemy Room One, with an independent pill-refining chamber, a lounge, and a cultivation room. However, it was several times larger than Alchemy Room One.

The Tower Master was currently seated on a meditation cushion in the cultivation room, her face still concealed by an exquisite mask. She opened her eyes, revealing deep, dark pupils, and said softly, "Come in."

Qin Feiyang walked in.

The Tower Master asked, "What do you require of me?"

Standing at the entrance of the cultivation room, Qin Feiyang hesitated for a moment before cupping his hands. "Junior has been afflicted with a peculiar poison. I was hoping Senior might know of a way to neutralize it."

"A peculiar poison?" The Tower Master paused, then said indifferently, "We can discuss the poison later. First, I want to ask you: now that you are my disciple, why do you still address me as Senior?"

Any other young person would have been calling me 'Master' by now, she thought. But this boy... he seems so reluctant. And after all this time in the Elixir Tower, he's only just come to find me. It's as if, in his eyes, I, his Master, am merely a decoration.

Qin Feiyang was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected her to ask such a question. After a moment's thought, he cupped his hands again. "To be honest, Senior, I'm accustomed to a solitary life and not used to constraints."

The Tower Master frowned. "I don't believe I have ever constrained you."

Qin Feiyang replied, "Indeed, you haven't as of yet. But can you guarantee you won't in the future?"

"Oh?" The Tower Master looked surprised. "Since the Elixir Tower was established, no one has ever dared to question me before. Aren't you afraid that hearing such words might lead me to expel you from the Elixir Tower?"

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "As the Master of the Elixir Tower, surely you wouldn't be so petty?"

Interesting, the Tower Master mused, then said aloud, "Regardless, you intend to leave eventually, so do as you please. Now, tell me, what poison afflicts you?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "Black Fiendish Poison."

"Black Fiendish Poison?" The Tower Master lowered her head, pondering for a moment before asking, "What are its characteristics?"

"The Black Fiendish Poison is concocted from ninety-nine types of venomous liquids and medicinal pills," Qin Feiyang explained. "Once ingested, it merges with the heart. When it flares up, excruciating pain wracks the heart. Currently, I must take an antidote every month. However, this antidote only serves to delay the effects; it cannot eradicate the poison."

"Ninety-nine types?" The Tower Master sounded surprised. "Show me this antidote."

Qin Feiyang hurriedly took out a jade bottle and presented it with both hands, his eyes filled with anticipation.

The Tower Master took the jade bottle, poured out a drop of the transparent liquid, and examined it for a moment. She then sniffed it and finally tasted it.

"Impressive!" she exclaimed, her eyes instantly widening with astonishment.

"How so?" Qin Feiyang's eyelid twitched.

"This bottle of antidote is formulated from the pollen of thirty-three types of flowers and the saliva of thirty-three types of butterflies," the Tower Master stated. "Yet, due to special processing, the floral fragrance is undetectable. This is not an antidote an ordinary person could refine."

Pollen? Qin Feiyang frowned. So that's why Butterfly Valley has so many different kinds of flowers and butterflies. They're all ingredients for the antidote.

"Senior, does this mean that if I gather ninety-nine types of pollen and the saliva of ninety-nine types of butterflies, I can cure the Black Fiendish Poison?" Qin Feiyang asked.

"It's not that simple," the Tower Master said. "To prepare the true antidote, one must know the precise sequence and steps. An error in the sequence or procedure would not only fail to detoxify but would instead create a lethal poison. Only the person who originally concocted the Black Fiendish Poison can formulate the true antidote."

Despair instantly filled Qin Feiyang's eyes. It seems I have no choice but to hand over the Heavenly Thunder Flame to that slovenly old woman.

But just as Qin Feiyang was on the verge of despair, the Tower Master spoke again. "However…"

She uttered only those two words before falling silent again.

"Senior, however what?" Qin Feiyang urged quickly. "As long as the Black Fiendish Poison can be eradicated, I am willing to do anything."

The Tower Master said, "First, tell this seat why you were poisoned."

A chill ran down Qin Feiyang's spine. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he sighed helplessly, "My poisoning... well, it's also related to someone wanting to take me as their disciple."

"What do you mean?" the Tower Master asked, puzzled.

"Sometime ago, during my travels, I encountered an old sorceress," Qin Feiyang began. "She took a liking to my talent and insisted on making me her disciple. When I refused, she forcibly administered the Black Fiendish Poison to me. Furthermore, she made a five-year pact with me: if I could eradicate the Black Fiendish Poison on my own within five years, she would let me go. But if I couldn't, I would have to become her disciple," he finished, his expression troubled.

The Tower Master was utterly taken aback. "You mean you're this averse to being someone's disciple?" This 'old sorceress' he speaks of, capable of concocting such a poison, must be incredibly powerful. To become the disciple of such an expert should be a cause for joy. Yet this boy would rather suffer from a deadly poison than agree. I truly wish I could pry open his head and see what's inside.

"I enjoy being free and unrestrained. More importantly, I prefer to rely on myself for everything," Qin Feiyang said, shaking his head. "If I were to find a powerful master, I would inevitably grow complacent. I dislike that feeling."

The Tower Master stared at him, momentarily stunned. His answer greatly satisfied her. Young people like this, who don't wish to rely on anyone, are practically extinct nowadays. No wonder he possesses such strength at his age, and his mind is so agile.

The Tower Master asked, "How old are you now?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "Eighteen."

Just eighteen! The Tower Master was inwardly shocked but asked nonchalantly, "You must have endured many hardships on your journey, haven't you?"

"I've tasted all of life's flavors—sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy—but I've also gained a great deal," Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile. "After all, effort and reward are often proportional."

"Your disposition is commendable," the Tower Master nodded. After their conversation, even she found herself entertaining the thought of forcibly taking Qin Feiyang as her disciple. He's such an outstanding young man; it's truly a shame to let him go. However, she quickly suppressed the idea. Some things cannot be forced; otherwise, it could backfire.

Qin Feiyang asked anxiously, "Senior, do you truly have a way to remove the Black Fiendish Poison?"

The Tower Master nodded. "Yes!"

Qin Feiyang was overjoyed.

The Tower Master said, "I've just considered it. A Detoxification Pill with more than five Elixir Patterns should be able to directly eliminate the toxins in your body."

"What?" Qin Feiyang was dumbfounded. Is it that simple?

"Ordinary Detoxification Pills certainly wouldn't suffice," the Tower Master explained. "But a Detoxification Pill with five Elixir Patterns possesses astonishing medicinal efficacy. However, at present, I can only refine a Detoxification Pill with four Elixir Patterns." She frowned slightly.

"Many thanks for your guidance, Senior! I shall take my leave now," Qin Feiyang said, bowing respectfully before turning and hurrying out.

The Tower Master can't refine a five-Elixir-Pattern Detoxification Pill, but I can! I must try immediately!

Seeing Qin Feiyang run out, Mu Qing laughed and said, "Brother Xui, come over and let's chat for a bit."

"Later!" Qin Feiyang called back without turning his head, rushing into Alchemy Room One.

"What's he up to in such a tearing hurry?" the siblings wondered, looking at each other in confusion.

「In the Alchemy Room!」

Qin Feiyang took out several sets of ingredients for the Detoxification Pill, his gaze fixed intently on the Teng Snake Cauldron, his eyes shining brightly.

Then, he took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and began the pill refinement. But his heart was far from calm. Ever since being afflicted with the Black Fiendish Poison, a constant tension had gripped him. For seven months in the Land of Oblivion, he had lived on edge. Now, with a glimmer of hope for its removal, one could only imagine how intensely excited he felt.

After пять (five) failed attempts, ruining five sets of ingredients, he finally succeeded in refining a Detoxification Pill.

The five Elixir Patterns radiated brilliantly, their light dazzling!

Yet, at this moment, looking at the Detoxification Pill, he hesitated. The Tower Master had been clear: it *should* work, not that it *definitely* would. I'm afraid of getting my hopes up only to have them dashed.

Even if it doesn't work, I can always find another way!

Finally, Qin Feiyang gritted his teeth and tossed the Detoxification Pill into his mouth.

Then, he quickly focused his mind inward.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth. An overwhelmingly powerful energy surged like a tide through his limbs and entire being! One stream of this energy rushed towards his heart.

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