Chapter 0004: Trouble Knocks at the Door

Once everything was ready, Yun Qingyan locked the door and opened the alchemy furnace that had long been placed in the room

Including Yunhan and the four elders, everyone was affected by this wave of spiritual fluctuation

As for a 100% success rate in pill formation, that is simply a fantasy

In the blink of an eye, another day and night have passed

......

After the seven-day battle agreement was established, the family meeting quickly adjourned

During the process, any slight error will diminish the quality of the elixir, or even result in its complete destruction

Within the alchemical furnace, more than thirty pills have fully taken shape, and they only require approximately three more minutes of nurturing under the alchemical fire before they can be produced.

If Yun Qingyan's father were still the head of the family, even though Yun Qingyan is currently only at the third level of the Star Realm, he could still make Yun Qingyan the heir with just one word

"Old man, what are you still dawdling for? Are you itching for a beating? Don't think that just because you are the steward, I won't dare to hit you!"

The difference is merely one of degree

If this were to get out, it would surely frighten people to death. It is important to know that in the alchemy world, a success rate of over 30% in pill refining already qualifies one as a master. A success rate exceeding 50% is even rarer than a phoenix's feather or a unicorn's horn

However, your skills in deception are rather clumsy! To reclaim the title of the number one genius in Tianyu City within a year, you truly are boasting without fear of scaring people! Do you know what level of cultivation the current number one genius in Tianyu City possesses? Even if you hadn't gone missing three years ago, you still might not be able to match him now, let alone at present...

There was even an occasion when Yun Yangqing, due to his teasing words towards Cai Er, nearly faced the wrath of Yun Qingyan, who was so furious that he almost castrated him

Since childhood, Yun Qingyan has often beaten Yun Yangqing, primarily because Yun Yangqing is simply too annoying! He frequently bullies others, relying on his status as the son of the Great Elder.

In order to avoid being disturbed, he not only informed his uncle but also specifically summoned the old steward, Yun Yuanlin, to act as a protector.

Upon seeing the fallen alchemical furnace and the mist swirling in the room, the onlookers immediately guessed that Yun Qingyan was refining pills. "Hehe, if that is indeed the case, you can expect to take an even greater tumble! The difficulties of alchemy far exceed those of martial arts by several times!"

Those who are unaware of the Immortal Realm might wonder what they would think of my refining of the Qi Gathering Pill... Yun Qingyan said to himself with a smile, the Qi Gathering Pill is the most basic type of elixir, and in the Immortal Realm, even the lowest beings would not consume the Qi Gathering Pill

"Uncle, you should announce me as the heir right now." Yun Qingyan turned around and said to Yun Han, who looked utterly astonished.

Old fellow, quickly go and call Yun Qingyan out, just tell him that I, Yun Yue, have come to find him

"Yan'er, have you lost your mind!" Uncle Yunhan exclaimed, staring wide-eyed at Yun Qingyan.

Hahaha, Yun Qingyan, I have heard that after you escaped from the bandit den, your cultivation has fallen to the third level of the Star Realm! What? Could it be that you feel hopeless in martial arts, and have thus turned to alchemy instead?

"Young Master, we are not disappointed"

In the market, a single piece is worth at least 1,000 taels of silver, yet it remains available but without a market.

"However, I do not believe there is any reason for everyone to be disappointed. Because I, Yun Qingyan, am still here, my talent remains, and I assure you, it will not take a year for me to reclaim the position of the number one genius in Tianyu City!"

With his divine consciousness, Yun Qingyan controlled the steps of alchemy to an impeccable degree

With a loud "bang," a piece of broken wood splashed over and struck the alchemical furnace. Yun Qingyan, who was urging the alchemical fire, was unable to react in time and could only watch helplessly as the furnace toppled towards the ground

Yet, just in the final few minutes, Yun Qingyan's expression suddenly darkened

Yun Qingyan was unconcerned and calmly said: "Three years ago, I went to Langya Mountain for training. Unfortunately, I encountered a group of bandits. After a fierce battle, I was captured and imprisoned in their den. During the three years in the den, I not only had no time to cultivate, but I couldn't even guarantee three meals a day. Over time, my cultivation level dropped from the fifth stage of the Star Realm to the third stage of the Star Realm."

Yun Qingyan was sent to the other courtyard, and after staying for a while, Uncle Yun Han left

Yun Qingyan has been observing the interior of the alchemy furnace with his divine sense

"What method?" asked Uncle Yunhan.

Young Master, we also believe that within a year, you will surely be able to reclaim your position as the number one genius of Tianyu City

"Alright, everyone quiet down!" Yun Qingyan waved his hand, and only then did the crowd settle down.

"On this day one month from now, let Yun Qingyan duel with my son Yun Yangqing! Whoever wins will be the new heir to the position of clan leader!" The Grand Elder said with a cold smile.

He still feels that even a month later, he will not be a match for Yun Yangqing, so he simply decides to throw caution to the wind and change the one month to seven days later

As soon as Yun Qingyan spoke, the great hall was immediately filled with an uproar

"Uncle, if you truly feel remorse, then after I defeat Yun Yangqing, tell me everything about my brother's situation in detail," Yun Qingyan said, a glint of intense killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Yun Qingyan shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly, "What is there to be afraid of! However, one month is too long; let it be changed to seven days instead!"

The Grand Elder said, looking provocatively at Yun Qingyan, "Yun Qingyan, do you dare to agree?"

"Are you all very disappointed?" Yun Qingyan observed everyone's reactions and then turned to the steward of the accounts, "Uncle Qian, I remember calling you Uncle Qian when I was young. Uncle Qian, are you very disappointed in me?"

In the process of forming elixirs, controlling the heat is extremely important; when it needs to be intense, one must use a high flame, and when it requires gentleness, only a moderate flame should be used

No one knew that as Yun Qingyan spoke, an invisible wave of spiritual energy extended from him, enveloping the entire venue

Not only do others feel this way

After a day and a night, more than thirty Qi Gathering Pills have taken shape in the Dan furnace. Not only is the distance between each pill equal, but the degree of heat each pill receives is also completely uniform

Who is joking with you? Since Yun Qingyan claims he can reclaim the position of the number one talent in Tianyu City within a year, defeating my son within a month should be an easy task for him. Of course, if a month later he fails to defeat my son, it would mean that everything Yun Qingyan said before was just boasting.

Peel, peel, peel

As the sound faded, there was a loud "bang," and a voice was kicked away.

Uncle Qian is a middle-aged man in his forties. He hesitated for a moment before nodding and said, "To be honest, young master, I am indeed very disappointed. After all, you were once the greatest talent in Tianyu City, a super genius at the fifth level of the Star Realm at the age of 15. But now, you have fallen to..."

Three hours later, the flames in his palm began to fluctuate in size, indicating that he was controlling the heat.

It is quite simple. Since you claim that you can reclaim the position of the top talent in Tianyu City within a year, then you should prove this with facts. However, I cannot wait for a year! I have a compromise that can allow you to prove this within a month!

At this point, Yun Qingyan's gaze returned to Uncle Qian, "Uncle Qian, please tell me, are you still disappointed in me?"

Yun Qingyan placed both hands beneath the alchemical furnace, channeling the Fire Control Technique, as two ethereal white flames rose in his palms

"Reishi, Poria, Coral Grass... each of these medicinal herbs has been aged for ten years." Yun Qingyan murmured softly, methodically placing the herbs into the alchemical furnace.

With a heavy kick, the sandalwood door shattered into several pieces

Alright, alright... I will announce it now! Yun Han was momentarily taken aback, but before he could formally make the announcement, he was interrupted by the Grand Elder.

Yun Qingyan suddenly waved his hand, interrupting the Grand Elder, "Grand Elder, let's skip the nonsense and get straight to the point. Tell me what you want!"

However, at present, Yun Qingyan's cultivation level can only allow him to refine pills of the grade of Gathering Qi Pills.

Originally, the deadline of one month set by the Grand Elder made them feel it was too short and unfair to Yun Qingyan. ... However, unexpectedly, Yun Qingyan actually changed it to seven days!

Wow

"Yan'er, I will take you back!" Uncle Yunhan said. On the way back, he hesitated to speak, his eyes flashing with regret, and finally said: "Yan'er, it is Uncle's inadequacy, I am sorry for you!"

Although Yun Qingyan's spiritual consciousness is less than one ten-thousandth of its peak state, it does not mean that his current spiritual consciousness is weak. At the very least, compared to most alchemists in the Tianxing Continent, it is undoubtedly many times stronger.

Uncle Qian did not finish his words, but everyone understood clearly that one would either become a mediocre talent or a foolish talent

Has Yun Qingyan gone mad?

It seems you are truly itching for trouble

A few minutes later, the flames had heated the alchemical furnace, and half an hour later, a misty smoke began to rise from the furnace

If I remember correctly, this is Yun Qingyan's room! In less than a moment, the owner of the voice had already arrived outside Yun Qingyan's door

At this moment, Uncle Qian was inexplicably excited, as if his blood had been ignited by Yun Qingyan. He looked at Yun Qingyan with admiration and said, "Young Master, I am no longer disappointed! I believe that within a year, you will surely reclaim the position of the number one genius in Tianyu City!"

Yun Qingyan also began to prepare for the alchemy matters. The elixir he intends to refine, given his current cultivation level, will likely require him to work tirelessly for two days without rest.

As long as no unforeseen circumstances arise, the success rate of this batch of gathering energy pills will reach one hundred percent

Hahaha, this is what you said! The Grand Elder immediately burst into laughter

Yun Qingyan has not been this patient for a very long time; had it not been for his lack of restored cultivation, he would have long since slapped the Grand Elder to death

"Uncle, you can rest assured!" Yun Qingyan signaled his uncle to be at ease, nonchalantly saying, "If it takes me a month to deal with that fool Yun Yangqing, I might as well just crash into a wall and die!"

Yun Qingyan's father holds absolute authority within the Yun family, to the extent that even the four elders can only obey his commands.

All the officials present spoke excitedly, and at that moment, their gazes towards Yun Qingyan were even more fervent than before

Wait! The Grand Elder snorted coldly, his face filled with disdain. "Yun Qingyan, I didn't expect that after three years of not seeing you, although your cultivation has regressed, your eloquence has made such great progress. In just a short speech, you have deceived everyone to the point where they cannot distinguish between east and west, north and south!"

Bang

... ...

Good! A flicker of indecision passed through Uncle's eyes, but he still gritted his teeth and spoke

Oh, isn't this Yun Yuanlin? What’s the matter? As soon as Yun Qingyan returns, you old fellow can't wait to come over and be his dog?

Fortunately, the timely arrival of the elders later spared Yun Yangqing from a disaster

At this moment, even 'Uncle Qian', who had become almost numb with admiration for Yun Qingyan, believed that Yun Qingyan had gone mad

... ...

"Elder, are you joking? Yun Qingyan is currently only at the third level of the Star Realm, and you actually want him to duel with Yun Yangqing, who is at the sixth level of the Star Realm, in a month!" Uncle Yun Han's expression instantly darkened.

Fortunately, on the Tianxing Continent, the Qi Gathering Pill has already reached the entry-level category of elixirs. Although it is merely a low-grade human-level elixir, it has at least attained the entry-level status