"Divine son Zhao is truly marvelous, to reach such height at such a young age," Cici said politely.
After all, who could reach such height at such age?
Most don't even reach Golden Core let alone grade 8 formation master.
"This Zhao just got enlightened nothing much..."
Zhao Fan maintained a polite tone, while looking at her from head to toe and toe to head.
She was a peerless beauty and had a mature charm, unlike Luo Yi with a youthful charm.
She had jade-like skin, tall, proud busty figure with a thick milf scent.
Solid curved, mountain-like chest and willow-like waist with child-bearing hip.
Meanwhile,
She also looked at him,
'Hmm, wasn't the divine son rumored to be at the great foundation realm just two weeks ago? How can he be at the golden core? And he is already a grade 8 formation master? Does that mean his real cultivation has already reached void refining or maybe even the holy saint realm? If possible he may have even reached the divine saint realm'
But wasn't it said that his spirit root was mixed-grade spirit root so, eventually he would be burned out? And he would be merely a century genius at most?
But this?
It isn't hard to tell that the goal of Young Master Zhao must be the calamity lotus Ice that is said to rebuild a spirit root.
Looking at this, she knew their chances of getting the calamity Ice lotus was zero unless they defeated him right now but...
It seems he can deploy the formation instantly and his full combat power is unknown.
To have such mastery?
It's unwise to offend him.
This man is really unfathomable.
Still, offending an alchemy association might not be a good idea.
Even if you are an array master, the Zhao family and even young Master Zhao him might need pills.
Has Young Master Zhao thought it through?
Getting blacklisted by Alchemy Pavillion would be bad as the people will distance themselves from the Zhao Family.
She doesn't know Zhao Fan himself is a grade 8 alchemist.
She believed being blacklisted by Alchemy Pavillion also means being blacklisted by major sects and being an indirect enemy of other powerhouses.
Which was true.
...
"Young Master, aren't you worried about being blacklisted by the Alchemy association? It would be pretty troublesome even if you're highly gifted... Because, in the end, you are still a single person,"
She couldn't help but speak her heart.
Zhao Fan's gaze remained indifferent, his hands behind his back as he looked at Cici with a nod.
He doesn't care about them.
"The Alchemy Association?" His lips curled into a faint smile.
"They may hold authority in the pill world, but do you truly believe they have the power to dictate my path?"
His voice was steady, yet there was an underlying dominance within.
In his eyes, the alchemy association was nothing more than ants, and would higher-ups and elders really wanna fight him for some trash?
Unless those trash are blood-related, of course.
If it's blood related then there could be a serious problem otherwise, his identity as grade 8 formation master can cover him up.
Cici furrowed her brows slightly. "Young Master Zhao, even if you are a peerless genius, cultivation is not just about formations and martial prowess. Without pills, one's progress would stagnate.
Even the strongest sects rely on alchemists to refine life-saving elixirs, heavenly breakthrough pills, and longevity-enhancing medicines. If the association labels you as an enemy, acquiring such resources will become a nightmare,"
Cici wasn't wrong, the alchemy association has a monopoly in this area; the land of mountains and valleys.
Her words carried logic as there had been other powerful alchemy forces such as "Ye" and "Ling" who were wiped out.
What's more Ling family was slaughtered by the Zhao family, who were merely a merchant family.
As for Ye family nothing much is known, it is said their son was still living but where he is remains a mystery.
Few even believed the butler took the son of Ye family to another place.
Nevertheless, Zhao Fan merely chuckled at her words.
"Senior, you underestimate me,"
With a casual flick of his sleeve, a golden flame ignited at his fingertips. The flame danced gracefully, radiating an oppressive aura of purity and refinement.
Cici's pupils shrank.
'This flame... Could it be...?'
Before she could voice her thoughts, Zhao Fan's aura surged, and an ancient pill cauldron materialized behind him, inscribed with profound runes that pulsed with an ethereal light.
The cauldron's appearance caused the surrounding temperature to increase, and the air grew thick with spiritual energy.
The cold place became warm.
"A pill cauldron!"
"Heavens, such a cauldron... It's not ordinary!"
Another elder of the Jade Peak Sect, who had been watching silently, were shaken. Even some disciples couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Zhao Fan's voice was composed yet domineering. "To tell you the truth, I have no need for the Alchemy Association. If they dare to blacklist me, it will only be their loss,"
He extended his palm, and in an instant, multiple medicinal herbs materialized in the air.
With a slight gesture, the golden flame surged, enveloping the cauldron.
The moment the herbs entered, the cauldron rumbled, emitting a wave of intense alchemical energy.
Cici held her breath.
He's refining a pill? Here and now?
He is also a alchemist?
God, what kind of identity is this?
Minutes passed, yet Zhao Fan stood still, his expression unmoved. The cauldron trembled once more, and suddenly...
Boom!
A fragrant scent filled the air as a resplendent golden pill floated out of the cauldron. The pill radiated a mystical glow, filled with boundless life energy.
"This... is a grade 8 pill!" one of the elders exclaimed in disbelief.
"A grade 8 pill, refined instantly without any failure?"
"Impossible... This kind of skill belongs only to the old monsters of the Alchemy Association!"
Zhao Fan caught the pill between his fingers and inspected it with indifference. "To be blacklisted by the Alchemy Association? Let them try."
His gaze shifted back to Cici, whose expression had already turned into one of utter shock.
"Senior, do you still believe I require the association's goodwill?"
She was speechless.
A grade 8 alchemist!
Not only was Zhao Fan a grade 8 formation master, but he was also a grade 8 in alchemy!
This was a monstrous talent beyond comprehension.
Just what's more he is hiding?
Also that flame... It doesn't look like a spiritual flame for alchemy but rather the Dao of fire.
Holy, just what kind of golden core has he formed.
She was curious.
Was this really a small child?
If Zhao Fan could refine grade 8 pills on his own, then the Zhao Family would never lack medicinal resources. In fact, rather than needing the Alchemy Association, it was now the association that might need him.
After all, recruiting a grade 8 alchemist would be beneficial for them.
"Senior, this Zhao gifts you this pill..."