Master Du Xiu, regarding his own alchemy skill, is extremely confident, even to the point of pride.

Of course, he has every right to be proud.

In the entire Nanyang County, he is the only Fifth Grade Alchemy Master, considered extremely prestigious. Even the three major millennial families treat him with utmost respect, regarding him as an honored guest.

In the entire Black Luo Kingdom, he is also considered one of the top-tier Fifth Grade Alchemy Masters.

Especially having refined the Six Yang Returning Essence Pill, a top-level Fifth Grade Pill, which made him a standout among the elite Fifth Grade Alchemy Masters.

The Six Yang Returning Essence Pill he refined not long ago, although of ordinary quality, was still considered a holy healing medicine.

Of course, he also knew that relying solely on a pill of ordinary quality like the Six Yang Returning Essence Pill would hardly cure Su Qiuling's strange illness.

However, he thought that the Six Yang Returning Essence Pill could at least suppress Su Qiuling's strange illness and improve her physique, but unexpectedly, it had no effect at all.

"Master Du Xiu, my daughter was ignorant and didn't consume the Six Yang Returning Essence Pill, instead, she gave it to this person to use."

Su Zetao said to Du Xiu at this time.

He dared not offend a top-tier Fifth Grade Alchemy Master, for if he angered him, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He would rather face the entire Gu Family than provoke this top-tier Alchemy Master.

"What?"

Hearing Su Zetao's words, Du Xiu's brows furrowed abruptly, and then he said to Su Qiuling, "Qiuling, you are really too unruly. Do you know how much your father sacrificed for that Six Yang Returning Essence Pill?"

"Moreover, although that Six Yang Returning Essence Pill cannot cure your strange illness, it can at least alleviate the pain when your illness flares up and extend your lifespan."

"Master Du Xiu, I know my own body very well. Even if I took that Six Yang Returning Essence Pill, there would be hardly any improvement."

Su Qiuling smiled slightly at Du Xiu and said, "Moreover, at that time Wang Ruoxie was seriously injured. How could I watch him die without doing anything?"

"Qiuling, this guy's life is worthless, how can it compare to yours? If he dies, so be it. How could you waste the Six Yang Returning Essence Pill that Master refined on him?"

At this moment, Liu He beside Du Xiu said to Su Qiuling.

"To me, everyone's life is equal, without distinction between noble and lowly."

Su Qiuling slightly frowned her beautiful brows and replied somewhat coldly.

"Qiuling, you are indeed too kind. That Sixth Grade Replenishing Pill is extremely precious, and he, a waste without any cultivation, has no right to use it."

Upon hearing this, Liu He's expression changed slightly, then he glanced at Wang Ruoxie indifferently and added.

"He is not a waste without cultivation; he just temporarily lost his cultivation due to serious injuries."

Hearing Liu He's words, Su Qingxue snorted coldly and said, "Moreover, even if he has no cultivation, his strength is still far stronger than yours."

"His strength is stronger than mine?"

Liu He looked at Wang Ruoxie with disdain, wondering how a waste without any cultivation could be stronger than him. This was simply laughable.

Su Zetao and Du Xiu also showed doubtful expressions. Although Liu He mainly cultivated alchemy and his martial cultivation was basically supported by pills, making it incomparable to true geniuses, he still had the cultivation of the Ninth Layer of the Meridian Passage Realm. How could his strength possibly be inferior to someone without any cultivation?

"Just moments ago, Gu Junyan was defeated by him with one punch."

As the three seemed not to believe her words, Su Qingxue added.

"Qingxue, you must be joking, right?"

Upon hearing this, Liu He's eyes trembled slightly and he said, "As far as I know, Gu Junyan's strength has already reached the level of Half-Step Essence Pill, and not long ago, he even defeated an elder strongman at the Half-Step Essence Pill level."

"This guy, even if he hadn't lost his cultivation, probably wouldn't have been Gu Junyan's match."

Su Zetao and Du Xiu both nodded secretly. They were also aware of Gu Junyan's strength.

Even among the Half-Step Essence Pill cultivators, Gu Junyan's strength could be considered top-tier. Except for a few elder powerhouses, probably no one could match him.

As for the person in front of them, not only was he still severely injured, but he had also lost his cultivation. No matter how strong his physical body might be, he couldn't possibly compare to Gu Junyan, let alone defeat him in one punch.

"Kid, I don't know what sweet words you used to deceive Qiuling and Qingxue, but I warn you, you'd better not have any inappropriate thoughts, or don't blame me for being rude."

Liu He stared coldly at Wang Ruoxie and said sternly, "And since you consumed that Six Yang Returning Essence Pill, you must provide compensation equivalent to its value."

"This is between me and them. What does it have to do with you?"

Wang Ruoxie smiled indifferently and responded.

"The reason my master and I came today is to propose marriage to the Patriarch of the Su Family, which means Qiuling will be my fiancée in the future. Her matters are naturally my matters."

Liu He looked affectionately at Su Qiuling and said.

"Master Du Xiu, is this true?"

With Liu He's words, the expressions of Su Qiuling, Su Qingxue, and Su Zetao all changed instantly, but Su Zetao's face showed excitement.

"Liu He is my only disciple. Since he is interested in Qiuling, I, as the master, naturally want to fulfill his wish."

Du Xiu nodded slightly and said with a smile.

"In that case, our Su Family will be honored beyond our station. If Qiuling could marry Liu He, it would indeed be her good fortune."

Upon receiving Du Xiu's confirmation, Su Zetao said with joy.

Liu He is the third son of Liu Family's Patriarch Liu Dewu, and he is deeply cherished by Liu Dewu, so Liu He's status in the Liu Family is extremely high, far beyond that of ordinary Liu Family members.

The Liu Family is also a thousand-year-old family, with strength not inferior to or even surpassing the Su Family.

Most importantly, Liu He is also the prized disciple of Master Du Xiu. If Su Qiuling marries Liu He, the Su Family will surely be able to completely resolve the coming crisis.

Moreover, if the Su Family and the Liu Family form an alliance through marriage, they might even be able to surpass the strongest Gu Family.

Furthermore, even though Gu Wenshan has broken through to the Essence Pill Realm, he will surely be wary of Du Xiu, this top-tier Fifth Grade Alchemy Master, and dare not easily take action against the Su Family.

"Father, I disagree."

Su Qiuling said to Su Zetao, her voice sounding somewhat agitated, as if she had not expected Su Zetao to agree so eagerly to Liu He's proposal.

"Qiuling, you should know the kind of crisis our Su Family is about to face. The fate of tens of thousands of clansmen of the entire Su Family is in your hands."

Gazing steadily at Su Qiuling, Su Zetao said, "I hope you can see the bigger picture and agree to this marriage for the sake of the entire Su Family."

Hearing Su Zetao's words, Su Qiuling fell silent. She naturally knew that if she married Liu He, the Su Family could gain the support of the Liu Family. Most importantly, with Master Du Xiu overseeing, the Gu Family would surely not dare to easily harass the Su Family.

"Patriarch Su, the reason you are forcing Miss Su Qiuling to agree to this marriage is probably because of Master Du Xiu."

At this time, Wang Ruoxie suddenly spoke, "If I say I can do alchemy too, does that mean she doesn't have to marry this fellow?"

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