Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven
Chapter 123 Xu Chan’s Dilemma

Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Xu Chan’s Dilemma

Mo Wangchen quickly handed a refined Youth Pill to Qin Yue.

Afterward, the two walked straight out of the room. Inside, because the light was somewhat dim, they couldn’t see clearly. Now, outside the room, Mo Wangchen looked around and could finally make out much more.

Underneath the veil that covered Qin Yue’s face, one could vaguely see her stunning features, exuding a faint sense of coldness. Her light pink attire added an ethereal and otherworldly quality to her, as if she were a fairy from the Immortal Realm.

"If your eyes can’t behave, I suggest you make them behave a little!" Qin Yue’s voice was slightly cold as she felt Mo Wangchen’s gaze sweeping over her.

Uh!

Only then did Mo Wangchen react; he touched his nose with an awkward smile, as if suddenly remembering something. He asked, "Miss Qin Yue, may I inquire about something?"

Qin Yue nodded slightly without speaking, signaling Mo Wangchen to continue.

"Do you know anything about Heavenly Soul Grass?" Mo Wangchen asked.

Heavenly Soul Grass was the main herb for the Nine Aperture Spirit Pill. As of now, Mo Wangchen had already prepared all the other ingredients, but he was still missing one Heavenly Soul Grass.

If he could acquire it and refine the Nine Aperture Spirit Pill, consuming it would significantly enhance his perception.

Martial Arts had cultivation levels, and so did Alchemy. Besides the rank of a Pill Master, perception was the most crucial factor determining an alchemist’s prowess.

Perception was divided into nine tiers. Currently, Mo Wangchen’s perception had reached the peak of the third tier, just one step away from the fourth tier. With his past life’s understanding of Alchemy Dao, crafting fourth-grade pills was not overly challenging.

For most alchemists, if their perception was only at the third tier, the success rate of refining a fourth-grade pill was less than thirty percent.

Perception was akin to a mental capability, and powerful alchemists could use it to exert pressure on others. Mo Wangchen’s current third-tier peak was almost equivalent to the aura of a peak Spirit Transformation Realm expert.

However, there was still a significant gap between him and a strong practitioner in the Returning Ruins Realm.

This was why Mo Wangchen found it difficult to withstand the oppressive aura of Crown Prince Yun Yi.

He believed that if he could reach the fourth-tier perception, facing Yun Yi’s oppressive aura again would not be as unbearable as before!

"Heavenly Soul Grass?"

Hearing Mo Wangchen’s words, Qin Yue furrowed her brows slightly, seeming lost in deep thought. After a moment, she said, "I’ve heard of it. Although it’s not the top-tier herb, it’s quite hard to find. I remember the Sect Master of my Pill Sect obtained one before, but it was later refined into a pill. Why, are you looking for Heavenly Soul Grass?"

Mo Wangchen nodded, his brow furrowed slightly. Listening to Qin Yue, it seemed that even major sects like the Pill Sect in the Ten Directions Domain found it hard to obtain Heavenly Soul Grass. It appeared that acquiring one for himself wouldn’t be simple.

After giving Qin Yue the Youth Pill, Mo Wangchen also fetched paper and pen and carefully wrote down the alchemy recipes for the Green Sun Pill and the Qi Gathering Pill. After handing them to Qin Yue, the two said their goodbyes and departed.

...

Returning to Yun Chu Academy, just as Mo Wangchen was about to head to the Artifact Refining Tower to continue his cultivation, he discovered Xu Chan standing in front of his courtyard, seemingly waiting for his return.

"What’s up?"

Curious, Mo Wangchen walked over and asked.

"Pavilion Master!"

Xu Chan called out, appearing to have something difficult to express.

Seeing her, Mo Wangchen realized she probably needed his help. He smiled and said, "Just say what’s on your mind. If I can help, I certainly will."

Within the Mo Pavilion, Xu Chan was considered a strong figure. Upon joining the academy, she was at the eighth level of the Vein Condensation Realm, ranking among the stronger new disciples this year.

Moreover, after a period of cultivation, Xu Chan had evidently reached the ninth level of the Vein Condensation Realm, just one step away from the Spirit Transformation Realm.

With Xuan Stones allowing entrance into the Artifact Refining Tower for cultivation and the occasional Qi Gathering Pill rewards from the Mo Pavilion, if everything went smoothly, Xu Chan might break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm before the upcoming evaluation and join the Inner Court.

After a moment of silence, Xu Chan finally gritted her teeth and spoke, "Pavilion Master, have you ever heard of a pill called the God Awakening Pill..."

"God Awakening Pill?"

Mo Wangchen slightly furrowed his brows, his mind racing, then shook his head.

"My grandfather encountered an accident during a breakthrough. Heart demons swallowed him, and he’s been in a coma for over half a year. If this continues, I’m afraid something might happen. My father sought someone to look after him, but they told us that only a God Awakening Pill could wake him up..."

Xu Chan explained the situation, revealing why she immediately joined the Mo Pavilion upon learning of Mo Wangchen’s identity as an alchemist.

She had hoped to build a good relationship with Mo Wangchen, to see if he could help with her grandfather’s situation.

Mo Wangchen looked at her, understanding her intentions. He smiled and said, "As I recall, your Xu Family is in Cangbi City, quite a large family, not inferior to the Mo Family. If I could help, why wouldn’t the alchemists at the Cangbi City Alchemy Pavilion assist you?"

Hearing this, Xu Chan sighed and said, "In collecting the ingredients for the God Awakening Pill, my Xu Family has already sacrificed a lot, even selling off many assets. The God Awakening Pill is a third-grade pill. It’s not certain if the Pavilion Master in Cangbi City’s Alchemy Pavilion can successfully refine it, and, besides, my family lacks enough rewards to persuade them to help..."

"No reward, no refinement?"

Mo Wangchen frowned, "Such a person can become the Pavilion Master of the Alchemy Pavilion!"

Xu Chan smiled bitterly. Alchemists were so revered that even at its peak, the Xu Family dared not offend them. Much less now, as the Xu Family’s influence in Cangbi City had waned significantly, rendering them helpless when assistance was refused.

"I heard from Junior Sister Mo Xue that before joining Yun Chu Academy, the Pavilion Master was a disciple of Master Lin Qing. So, I was thinking..."

Nowadays, Master Lin Qing was quite a renowned alchemist across the Yun Country. Rumor had it that the Qi Gathering Pill was his invention. It wasn’t surprising that Mo Wangchen, as his disciple, could also refine the Qi Gathering Pill.

Furthermore, Master Lin Qing reportedly passed the three-grade alchemist certification not long ago. If Mo Wangchen were willing to assist, perhaps he could persuade Master Lin Qing to refine the God Awakening Pill for her grandfather.

"Lin Qing..."

Listening to Xu Chan, Mo Wangchen was visibly taken aback, then he smiled and said, "Alright, you get prepared, and we’ll head to Cangbi City shortly."