Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 218: Taking in a Disciple

Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Taking in a Disciple

Chu Feng’s forehead broke out in fine sweat beads, but to his relief, Elder Shoumei did not deeply probe into his Alchemy skills or such. The reason he was being watched and taken into the Advanced Level Alchemy room for interrogation was due to all the furnaces in the Alchemy Field reacting abnormally.

"I was careless! I didn’t expect that my summoning of the Abnormal Fire would actually trigger an abnormal reaction in the surrounding flames."

"It seems that Elder Shoumei might now be aware that I possess an Abnormal Fire!"

Chu Feng noticed that Elder Shoumei’s eyes were deep and shrewd. However, there was no killing intent, which brought Chu Feng some peace of mind.

Whoosh~!

A strand of golden-hued Abnormal Fire appeared at Chu Feng’s fingertips.

"The reason for the abnormal reaction of the furnaces in the Alchemy Field is because of this. I do not hide from Elder, I possess an Abnormal Fire." Chu Feng’s right hand had already stealthily retreated into his sleeve, holding onto no less than four Flame Burst Pills.

Even knowing that there was absolutely no chance of victory in a desperate struggle with a Sword Saint.

He still would not sit idly by and await his fate.

Prepared for the worst, should Elder Shoumei dare to make a move to seize the Abnormal Fire to his detriment, Chu Feng was ready to immediately use his strongest methods to fight at all costs.

"Abnormal Fire, indeed it’s an Abnormal Fire... Good lad, when I first took you into the sect, I merely thought you were somewhat clever. Now it seems I have misjudged you; although you lack sword meridians, you possess an unparalleled talent in Alchemy."

Elder Shoumei was extremely excited, his face even showing a faint flush.

"Chu Feng, are you willing to take me as your master? From now on, I can teach you everything I know about Alchemy. Even without sword meridians, you can still make a name for yourself."

When Elder Shoumei discovered that Chu Feng could refine the highly difficult Golden Talisman Elixirs, he had already thought of taking Chu Feng as his disciple and cultivating him with focus.

Now that he knew Chu Feng actually possessed an extremely precious and dangerous Abnormal Fire, he was even more determined in this idea.

A promising seedling, must not be wasted.

"Disciple is willing!"

The situation had already progressed to this stage, could Chu Feng possibly say he was unwilling? That would surely arouse suspicion.

He certainly couldn’t tell Elder Shoumei that his Alchemy skills are nothing in my eyes. It would rather make more sense if I were to teach you instead.

If he were to really say that, he probably would be smacked to death on the spot by a well-meaning Elder Shoumei.

"Since you are willing, you don’t have to be so guarded against me anymore! You rascal, the hand you’re hiding in your sleeve must be holding something formidable, right?"

Elder Shoumei, who also has lived for over a thousand years, was shrewd from his experiences.

Chu Feng’s slight movements had long been caught in his eyes.

"Hehe, Master has eyes like a torch, indeed nothing can be hidden from you! One must have a heart guarded against others, I had no choice!" Chu Feng took his right hand out of his sleeve awkwardly and admitted his error with his head down.

"Humph, do you think I still covet your Abnormal Fire?" Elder Shoumei snorted discontentedly. "In my lifetime, I’ve come across no less than three Abnormal Fires. Yet they are too difficult to tame."

"Since you are a disciple of our Ten Thousand Sword Sect, that makes you one of us. The stronger you are, the stronger our Ten Thousand Sword Sect is. Consider this: would the elders of your family be afraid of you becoming strong?"

Elder Shoumei felt extremely annoyed by Chu Feng’s guard against him.

In fact, Chu Feng couldn’t be blamed for this, as upon entering the sect, Elder Yang, Steward Mu Kun, and others, had tried to kill Chu Feng. This caused Chu Feng’s perception of the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect to worsen.

People are different, there are good and bad.

Elder Shoumei had a kind heart, and he possessed extreme loyalty to the sect. He viewed the Ten Thousand Sword Sect as his home.

He showers the disciples of the sect with love and care, showing great concern for them.

"Disciple Chu Feng offers his apologies to Master, admitting his wrongs!" He clasped his hands and bowed deeply, yet he did not kneel.

For the exalted Alchemy Venerate to kneel before others was something he still could not bring himself to accept.

Fortunately, Elder Shoumei didn’t mind such worldly rituals, "Rise! From now on, there is no need for such formalities in front of your master. This Alchemy Manual contains various alchemy experiences and techniques, as well as elixir recipes among other things that your master has accumulated over the years."

"You may carry it with you and diligently study it whenever you have the time. If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to come and ask me."

Having just accepted Chu Feng as a disciple, Elder Shoumei entrusted him with a lifetime of Alchemy Manuals to study, showing that he truly considered him as a disciple.

"Right, this Token is for you, from now on you are the fifth disciple of your master. Another day I will call over your four senior fellow-disciples to meet you, so they can look after you as well."

Elder Shoumei took out a token from his sleeve and carved the name "Disciple Chu Feng" onto it with his sword.

After receiving it with both hands, Chu Feng noticed that the back of the token bore the revered name of Elder Shoumei. Within the token was also the Elder Jian Mei’s divine sense and Sword Qi.

Anyone who received the token could easily verify its authenticity with a slight investigation.

With this token, it signified that Chu Feng, like Shangguan Bei, was no longer an ordinary disciple but the disciple of an elder.

To put it more plainly, he now had a powerful backer within the sect.

This backer could even surpass Pu Fazheng.

Although Chu Feng was the life-saver of Pu Fazheng, favors are like bank savings – they get reduced with every use.

Once Pu Fazheng has fully repaid his debt of gratitude, Chu Feng might find himself without this form of support.

But it was different with Elder Shoumei, who had become Chu Feng’s master. A master for a day, a father for life.

Their relationship was much closer.

Not only would he instruct Chu Feng in cultivation and alchemy and offer selfless assistance on a daily basis, but he would also protect Chu Feng in times of trouble.

"Go now, from now on whenever you enter the Alchemy Room to concoct elixirs, just show this token and all fees will be waived. If you encounter any difficulties, you can also bring the token to seek me here or at the Elder Hall."

After bestowing the disciple token, Elder Shoumei returned the box of Golden Talisman Elixirs to Chu Feng.

"You rascal, you must have concocted these for your little lover, right?"

"If Elder Zhuang, her master, knew that an ordinary disciple like you managed to refine the Fiend Extinguishing Pill for Han Xiaoying, he’d probably be stunned!"

"But this is also good. In the future, if you wish to marry Han Xiaoying, Elder Zhuang will probably not make things too difficult for you."

Listening to his master’s words, Chu Feng couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat and hastily left the Alchemy Field as if fleeing.

Through this interaction, Chu Feng began to tentatively accept Elder Shoumei as his master.

After leaving the Alchemy Field, he immediately planned to deliver the Fiend Extinguishing Pill to Han Xiaoying, to give her a huge surprise.

However, he soon realized he didn’t know where she lived.

"This is somewhat troublesome! But now that my status has become more prestigious as Elder Shoumei’s disciple, it should not be difficult to inquire about her whereabouts from others."

Chu Feng thought, since she is an Advanced Level Disciple, finding her would be relatively easier.

Because the most numerous in the sect are the Sword Slaves and ordinary disciples, whereas the number of Advanced Level Disciples is at least ten times fewer.