The smile on Elder Niu's face blossomed, and his whole body was trembling slightly. His demeanor seemed even more excited than Xu Fan.

However, when Elder Niu turned his gaze to Xu Fan's face, he was slightly stunned.

If it were any so-called super genius in the base, hearing the opportunity to join the Pill Divine Valley, they would probably be so excited that they would be in tears!

But Xu Fan, after hearing such a great opportunity fall upon him, had almost no reaction at all! That young face was marked with calm tranquility.

"What's going on?"

Elder Niu was stunned.

"Could it be that this kid simply didn't understand what I said?"

What kind of place is the Pill Divine Valley? It's the gathering of the world's top Alchemists!

The power of a Fourth Grade Alchemist is already incredibly terrifying, even some Zhiwei Realm super experts are unwilling to easily offend them, and when a group of top Alchemists gathers, what kind of terrifying power is that?

Even the Overlord Level Hidden World Families have to greet a single Alchemist who has stepped out of the Pill Divine Valley with a smile, not daring to show any disrespect!

Even some incredibly powerful Zhiwei Realm experts need immense opportunities to have the slightest chance of serving the Pill Divine Valley!

And now, Elder Niu laid this great opportunity directly before Xu Fan, and Xu Fan showed not a hint of excitement?

Thinking of this, Elder Niu couldn't help but feel an absurd notion arise within his heart.

What Xu Fan said next made Elder Niu drop his jaw, widen his eyes, and stare at Xu Fan, unable to utter a single word.

"Thank you for your consideration, Elder Niu, but this kid has no intention of joining the Pill Divine Valley."

"If this causes you any loss, I am willing to compensate Elder Niu in the future."

Rejected!

An invitation from the Pill Divine Valley was almost casually rejected by Xu Fan!

What on earth is going on?

Even Elder Niu was completely dumbfounded at this moment.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Elder Niu. If there's nothing else, this kid will take his leave."

With that, Xu Fan turned away without hesitation and left.

The three words "Pill Divine Valley" may hold an irresistibly fatal attraction for others, but for Xu Fan, they were utterly disdainful.

Xu Fan would never lower himself. Elder Niu had obtained a chance for Xu Fan to head to the Pill Divine Valley, which sounded nice, but essentially meant doing chores or acting as a guard there.

How could Xu Fan, with his character, possibly do such a thing?

As Elder Niu said, every genius has their own pride. Although Xu Fan seemed extremely approachable, that pride had long been engrained deeply into his bones.

Moreover, Xu Fan had already learned from Song Ling'er that an Elder from the Pill Divine Valley had killed Song Ling'er's grandfather to abduct her.

Therefore, Xu Fan harbored a deep-seated loathing for the words "Pill Divine Valley."

While an Elder's character cannot represent the whole Pill Divine Valley, Xu Fan would in no way agree to head there, work for them, or become one of them.

"Young Master Xu! Don't be impulsive!"

"With your talent, Young Master Xu, if you lie low in the Pill Divine Valley for a few years, even the four Elders Mu, even the Luo, Li, and Feng families, you wouldn't need to bother with them!"

Behind Xu Fan, Elder Niu repeatedly tried to dissuade him, attempting to change Xu Fan's mind and stop him from leaving.

Elder Niu had long reported Xu Fan's matter, and the Pill Divine Valley had already sent a reply. Likely, someone would come to take Song Ling'er and Xu Fan away in the next couple of days.

If by then, Xu Fan refuses to join the Pill Divine Valley, Elder Niu would appear self-serving, which might provoke the dissatisfaction of the Pill Divine Valley.

It might even lead to unpleasant consequences!

Thinking of this, Elder Niu's face displayed a touch of panic.

Suddenly, when Xu Fan's steps momentarily paused, Elder Niu's eyes lit up.

However, the next words Xu Fan spoke shattered all hope for Elder Niu.

"My mind is made up, Elder Niu, you needn't say more. Whatever consequences follow, I will bear alone!"

With that, Xu Fan walked off with large strides.

There was something Xu Fan had to do.

As for Elder Niu, he watched Xu Fan's departing figure, his face flushed with anger, and he stomped his feet in frustration.

"Bear it alone? How can you possibly bear it?"

"What a waste of my good intentions! This kid is so ungrateful!"

Elder Niu's recommendation for Xu Fan to enter the Pill Divine Valley was naturally for his benefit. Once Xu Fan entered the Pill Divine Valley, it would cement their relationship and even touch Song Ling'er, thereby strengthening ties between both sides.

Moreover, this move could avoid the encounter with Elder Mu three days later when Xu Fan goes to the ruins.

However, Elder Niu never expected Xu Fan to directly reject his good intentions! Even now, Elder Niu found it unbelievable and hard to comprehend.

That was the Pill Divine Valley, after all!

"Hmph! Since this kid is so ruthless and disregards the Pill Divine Valley, I won't intervene when he faces troubles in three days!"

Elder Niu snorted coldly and also left with large strides.

Elder Niu had already made up his mind in his heart; once Song Ling'er leaves, he would find an excuse to temporarily leave the base, and when Xu Fan dies, even if Song Ling'er receives the news, she wouldn't blame him.

...

Xu Fan naturally didn't know what was on Elder Niu's mind, but even if he did, Xu Fan's heart wouldn't be stirred in the slightest.

To put it bluntly, there was no real relationship between Xu Fan and Elder Niu. Elder Niu's invitation to Xu Fan was nothing more than a transaction, just for benefits!

Since the deal fell through, naturally they parted ways.

Moreover, Xu Fan had already assured Elder Niu that he would bear all consequences alone!

In Xu Fan's view, he had already gone above and beyond with this promise.

Compared to this matter, Xu Fan was more troubled by another issue at the moment.

The base was akin to an academy; the nine teams were secretly controlled by the major Hidden World Families, and the base's cadets also aimed to enter these families, striving diligently in their cultivation.

The Grey Wolf Team, before, was the same!

However, during the grand competition, Xu Fan ended up offending all the Hidden World Families, effectively blocking all means of progress for the members of the Grey Wolf Team.

Xu Fan killed off the talent of the instructors from all the teams; who would dare take in the members of the Grey Wolf Team?

However, when Xu Fan reached the Grey Wolf Team, he was taken aback.

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