...

The following day.

Indeed, just as Zhao Jinhua had mentioned.

When Chen Sheng once again stepped into the Alchemy Alliance.

Inside and outside the alliance, almost everyone's gaze towards him had notably changed.

Whether it was stewards or disciples, they all stood to the side with cupped hands upon seeing Chen Sheng, with eyes full of mixed reverence and admiration.

Even with flattery and adulation...

The current Rotating Elder was named Xu Zhang, a Tier Two Lower Grade Alchemist.

Elder Xu personally welcomed Chen Sheng outside the hall and escorted him into the Alchemy Room, his usually stern face beaming with smiles.

Then he solemnly handed the Pill Formula Jade Scroll and several dozens of corresponding spiritual medicines to Chen Sheng:

"Young friend Chen, this is your exclusive task — the refining of the Cognition Pill, which ranks as top-tier Tier One and is quite difficult to make, but its contribution value is very abundant."

"It seems the Hall Master has high expectations for you!"

Elder Xu spoke with deep implications.

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng was inwardly stirred, realizing it was from the highest authority. He cupped his fists in gratitude:

"Many thanks, Elder, for the guidance, and much appreciation to the Hall Master's great favor."

Elder Xu, hearing this, nodded in satisfaction.

Soon, Chen Sheng scanned the jade scroll with his spiritual sense and began to examine the pill formula.

The pill formula was extremely exquisite and highly challenging.

The requirements for fire control and condensing pill skills had reached the Realm of Microcosm.

More astonishing was that the formula subtly complemented several core techniques mastered by Chen Sheng.

It seems he truly caught the eye of the Hall Master, who knew him very well.

Chen Sheng sighed inwardly, then heard Elder Xu mention the reward.

Indeed, worthy of an exclusive task!

The bounty was so grand that Chen Sheng felt overwhelmed:

"A hundred furnaces a year, and you gain four thousand contribution points."

"Taking up this task, it means one Foundation Establishment Pill in five years. Less work, more pay, so this is how the sect treats a gifted alchemist?"

Chen Sheng felt deeply honored, almost overwhelmed by the favor.

Elder Xu spoke with a smile:

"Alright, young friend, start refining the pill."

"Show your true skills, complete the task, and I'll have an account to give."

Chen Sheng nodded, gradually regaining his calm:

"Thank you, Elder!"

Soon after.

Chen Sheng took out the Pill Furnace and the prepared spiritual medicines.

Then he formed a hand seal, his fingertips moving automatically without wind.

"Rise!"

A wisp of spiritual fire leaped from his fingertips, like a spiritual snake entering the core of the earth fire, making the violent flame instantly gentle.

"Merge!"

The essences of dozens of conflicting spiritual medicines were controlled in mid-air by him, wrapped in starfire chains, placed in the nine fire positions of the furnace, each area having different properties.

"Rotate!"

The furnace fire suddenly differentiated!

Red flame, green fire, and blue cold flame rose simultaneously, the power of the flame was precisely controlled, forming a small fire aspect world of 'Reversed Water Profound Ice' in the furnace.

Different attribute medicinal liquids were extremely refined and transformed in their respective fire domains...

Time passed quickly.

It was finally the last step — condensing the pill.

Chen Sheng's hand seals changed like the Thousand-armed Guanyin, dozens of spells pouring into the pill furnace like a rainstorm.

The furnace opened!

Twelve pills, perfectly round and gilded with flowing golden hues, with two distinct pill patterns on their surfaces, soared out into the air.

A strange fragrance filled the Fire Chamber.

Elder Xu took the pills, twirling his mustache, and sincerely remarked:

"No wonder the Hall Master values you so greatly."

"Young friend's alchemy skills have surpassed this old fool;"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng's heart pounded.

After mastering Tier Two fire control, pill condensing, and other skills, he had also sought a commonly seen Tier Two Lower Grade Pill Formula.

Several attempts at refining all ended in failure, with the best result being a single pill with fifty percent potency as a wasted pill.

The gap to becoming a Tier Two Alchemist was still apparent.

Such excessive praise, he dared not accept.

Chen Sheng promptly waved his hands:

"Elder's kindness is overwhelming; you are, after all, a Tier Two Alchemist."

"My humble skills are far inferior."

But Elder Xu was earnest:

"Who doesn't know this old man's temper, never speaking untruths; in terms of alchemy skills, you are now above me."

"It's just you're constrained by your cultivation level, lacking the divine sense support of Foundation Establishment cultivators, truly needing to refine Tier Two Elixir Pills, yet you can't compare to this old man."

Chen Sheng lightly nodded upon hearing this.

Tier Two Alchemists are mostly Foundation Establishment cultivators, and divine sense greatly aids in alchemy.

Elder Xu held high hopes for him:

"Young friend, your foundation has reached great success. Once you achieve Foundation Establishment, filling in the gaps, and after several years of honing and refining, you will be a solid Tier Two Middle Grade Alchemist."

Chen Sheng, hearing this, waved his hands repeatedly:

"Elder, your kindness is too generous, you've overpraised me."

Elder Xu, hearing this, immediately laughed heartily:

"Young friend, you are so young yet so steady and humble, unlike other alchemy geniuses."

"No wonder your fame isn't widespread. Otherwise, many alchemists would have scrambled to take you as a disciple."

Chen Sheng modestly responded once more.

Elder Xu chuckled lightly, carefully sealed twelve elixirs in a specially crafted purple jade marrow bottle, then heavily patted Chen Sheng on the shoulder:

"Alright, I'll take these elixirs back to the Sect and report. For this mission, young friend, do your utmost, accumulate contributions, exchange them for a Foundation Establishment Pill, and reach the Upper Realm early."

"Do not disappoint the Hall Master's expectations of you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng quickly clasped his fists:

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder. Chen Sheng understands."

"I will definitely not disappoint the Hall Master's kindness."

...

Leaving the Alchemy Alliance.

Chen Sheng had just arrived at his residence.

Several stewards from the Alchemy Alliance came running to his residence to congratulate him.

This was just the beginning.

In the following days, various visits and invitations came one after another, even some Foundation Establishment Elders and Resident Elders personally came to visit.

Even the senior brothers and sisters who had previously been rotating in Fenghua Immortal City had already returned to the Sect, competing to send congratulatory messages.

Between the lines, it was as warm as cherished family and friends.

After several days.

Chen Sheng felt utterly exhausted.

Heart Inquiry Hall.

A considerate attendant was massaging his temples.

Chen Sheng gazed at the wedding gifts piled up like a mountain, unable to help but sigh:

"Truly, great fame is burdensome!"

...

Sun-Raising Mountain, Star-Picking Pavilion.

An elderly man with a stern appearance held a jade scroll, the message transformed by Spirit Light was incredibly clear.

[Pill Hall Master personally assigned a task to Chen Sheng!]

Chen Changming's face immediately turned as gloomy as water, with anger and apprehension interwoven in his eyes. He heavily slammed the jade scroll on the Profound Jade Table, causing cracks to spread.

"Damn it!"

"A traitor of a branch has truly gained influence and climbed up to a giant."

After a long while.

Thinking about the family's declining state, Chen Changming could only exhale a turbid breath, suppressing his surging anger:

"Oh well, for the family's larger picture, I will swallow this bitter pill."

Remembering Chen Sheng's 'confrontation' that day, Chen Changming felt that his tolerance for the sake of the clan was quite substantial.

Several days later.

Chen Changming suddenly felt uneasy, and only then recalled the 'mundane matters' he had instructed before. He quickly frowned and called for the attendant to inquire.

...

Several months later, in the mundane world of Da Jing.

Bai Li suddenly discovered that the suppression against their family had quietly ended.

The most obvious was this time's Spirit Testing Conference.

Not only was the Duke of England's Mansion allowed to participate, but those overage children were also specially permitted to join.

Meanwhile, the Spirit Testing ranking of the Duke's Mansion's younger generations was extremely high, even above several princes.

After the conference ended, Bai Li was full of smiles. After years of accumulation, a celestial sprout finally emerged.

Lower Grade Earth Spiritual Root — Bai Yutang.

"Yutang, you are very good!"

"You've been delayed all these years!"

Bai Li looked at Bai Yutang with some distress. He was already a seven-year-old boy.

He was delayed for four years after testing his Spirit Root at the age of three.

Bai Yutang, on the other hand, was quite sensible:

"If not for father's many years of struggle, I wouldn't even have the chance for Spirit Testing. Now, it's merely a delay of several years, which is nothing."

Upon hearing this, Bai Li was filled with relief and secretly decided to hand over the token to his son.

...

In the evening.

A green-canopied carriage entered the Duke's Mansion.

Emperor Jing, Chen Shende, dressed in a dark casual robe, actually came in person!

He held Bai Li's infant son in one hand, in an affectionate posture, with a warm smile, just like a family elder.

In the courtyard.

Chen Shende displayed not a hint of imperial majesty.

He held Bai Li by the neck with one hand, raised a wine cup with the other, laughing out loud as they drank together, reminiscing about the glorious days of conquering the world.

As Bai Li looked at the 'brilliant and martial sovereign' before him, he sighed inwardly:

"What a chameleon!"

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