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Chapter 496: The Separation of Vessel and Master (2)_1

Chapter 496: Chapter 496: The Separation of Vessel and Master (2)_1

"Ah? Artifact Spirit?!" Xiahou Chun exclaimed, bending over to it and saying, "Xiahou Chun pays respects to the Deity."

Little Cauldron was flattered for the first time like this, since that sly fox Xiaojiu always bullied him. He was secretly pleased and nodded with a smile, saying, "You may all rise. The red light contains medical knowledge imbued by the Shennong Cauldron, much of which I presume has been lost to you. You should copy it down first. Otherwise, you’ll regret it once it’s gone."

"How long will this last?" Dugu Qianye asked. If it fades away before they can record it all, that would be a great loss!

Little Cauldron flew up and spun around in the air a few times, saying, "With the three of them copying, there will definitely be plenty of time left after they finish."

"That means it will take a long time." Dugu Qianye glanced at the dense mass of characters, estimating that it would take them at least several months to copy everything. She was under time pressure and didn’t have that much time to spare.

"Is the Young Master anxious about locating the Gold Spiritual Bead?" Xia Ming said considerately, noting the worry on Dugu Qianye’s face.

Dugu Qianye nodded and said, "Last time, I killed all the people Yong Xing had sent. He must already be aware of my presence. The search for the Gold Spiritual Bead is a race against time!"

"What shall we do?" Xiahou Chun looked distressedly at the precious heritage. The Alchemist Sect had been waiting for this knowledge for a million years, and now that it was right before their eyes, missing this opportunity would be a lifelong regret.

Dugu Qianye understood this as well, looking at the Shennong Cauldron and then at the characters imprinted on the wall. She said, "Let’s leave the Shennong Cauldron here for now! You start copying, and I will collect it when I depart."

Xiahou Chun had the same thought but couldn’t voice it himself. Now hearing Dugu Qianye say this, he bowed deeply in gratitude and said, "Thank you, Young Master, for your generosity!"

Dugu Qianye stepped forward to lift Xiahou Chun, saying, "It’s my responsibility. The Alchemist Sect was founded by the previous owner of the Shennong Cauldron, and although a lot of time has passed, I cannot let the tradition end here. Little Cauldron has its mission, too—it has the responsibility to ensure that the study of alchemy and pharmacy flourishes!"

Little Cauldron flew to Dugu Qianye’s shoulder and nodded solemnly in agreement with her words, showing an uncharacteristic seriousness on its tiny face.

"I’ll leave the Shennong Cauldron here when I visit the Refiners Sect. But only the three of you can know about this. Besides, there’s another matter I’d need the Sect Master’s help with," Dugu Qianye said.

Xiahou Chun’s expression turned serious as he said, "Please give your instructions, Young Master."

"There might be a great battle soon, and I’d like you to prepare, by refining a large quantity of elixirs. Mainly those that restore spiritual energy and heal injuries. Also, remember to find a good reason and don’t let Yong Xing suspect anything," Dugu Qianye instructed.

"Chun understands," Xiahou Chun replied. Being long accustomed to holding authority, he grasped the gravity of Dugu Qianye’s request immediately. In truth, he knew to maintain secrecy even without her emphasizing it.

Dugu Qianye nodded; she trusted Xiahou Chun to handle the matter well. She patted Little Cauldron’s head, and it flew from her shoulder to sit on the edge of the Shennong Cauldron, looking up at her and saying, "Master, you must come to pick me up quickly!"

"I will try to find the Gold Spiritual Bead as soon as possible. Or at least let me know once you have finished copying, and I will come to collect it when I can," Dugu Qianye said.

Afterward, Xiahou Chun and Green Emperor Xiahou saw Dugu Qianye out, following the secret passageway back to the first Alchemy Room. Once in the room, Xiahou Chun gave Dugu Qianye several Transmission Arrays that led to the Alchemist Sect, allowing her to return quickly from anywhere in the future.

"I will ensure the orders are passed down immediately, so that they are ready at any time," Xiahou Chun said.

"With this, I shall be indebted to Sect Master Xiahou."

Dugu Qianye stowed away the mobile Transmission Array and watched the Green Emperor Xiahou go to open the door. As soon as the door opened, he saw Jian Yuezhi pacing back and forth outside.

"Where have you all been? I distinctly saw the Pill Thunder strike down, and seeing that you took so long to come out, I was worried sick. I even feared they wouldn’t take losing well and might do something to you!" Jian Yuezhi hurried over as soon as he saw Dugu Qianye, chattering away.

Dugu Qianye smiled and said, "No, we were just inside discussing some matters and talking over some alchemy methods. It’s all sorted now, we can leave anytime."

Jian Yuezhi nodded and said, "Then let’s go back. The looks I get from the people here, one after another, are all so strange—I don’t like it!"

Dugu Qianye knew although Jian Yuezhi sometimes appeared quite simple, he was actually sensitive, meticulous, and his emotions were direct—he liked what he liked, and disliked what he disliked. If he didn’t want to stay here, it meant he truly didn’t wish to stay.

"Then let’s leave now!" Dugu Qianye said.

"Okay," Jian Yuezhi responded. He was about to call out Xiaobei, then remembering he was still on someone else’s turf, he showed his respect. He smiled apologetically at Xiahou Chun and said, "Sect Master Xiahou, we shall take our leave now."

"Having the Young Sect Master visit without proper hospitality is regrettable. I hope you will forgive us," Xiahou Chun said, then addressed Dugu Qianye, "You defeated Xia Ming, and according to our agreement, we should be holding a discipleship ceremony for you. But since you’re busy, it’ll have to wait until next time! Let me escort you out."

Xiahou Chun intentionally raised his voice so that those nearby would know that Dugu Qianye was the Green Emperor Xiahou’s master. Thus, on the way out, the sect disciples who were paying respects to Xiahou Chun also gave additional, curious glances at Dugu Qianye.

Although the competition between Dugu Qianye and Xia Ming wasn’t made public, the members of the sect were aware that the Green Emperor Xiahou’s master from the lower realm was to battle Xiahou Chun’s top disciple, Xia Ming. They had seen three Pill Thunders emerge from the main Alchemy Room and were certain Xia Ming had won. To their surprise, it turned out to be Dugu Qianye who had won. It seemed the Green Emperor Xiahou’s master did indeed possess real skills!

Xiahou Chun and the Green Emperor Xiahou personally escorted Dugu Qianye to the main gate of the sect. Dugu Qianye turned to glance at the majestic gate, with the words Alchemist Sect, standing tall and serene, engraved upon it.

Perhaps, before long, this place would also turn into a pile of ruins. Dugu Qianye sighed internally, and after bidding farewell to Xiahou Chun, he and Jian Yuezhi rode on his Xiaobei and left.

"Start preparing now, once we enter the secret chamber we won’t emerge until we’ve copied everything. I’ll arrange the matter that the Young Sect Master mentioned," Xiahou Chun instructed the Green Emperor Xiahou and Xia Ming.

"Yes, father!"

"Yes, Master!"

Xiahou Chun handed over the alchemy affairs to the trusted followers of the Elder Hall, then announced he would be entering a short period of seclusion. The three went back to the secret chamber to begin transcribing the writing on the walls.

Meanwhile, after leaving Alchemist Sect, Dugu Qianye and Jian Yuezhi quickly headed toward the Refiners Sect. After flying for a while, Dugu Qianye asked a seemingly carefree Jian Yuezhi, "You didn’t attend City Lord Gong’s birthday banquet, won’t the Sect Master scold you when you get back?"

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