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Chapter 531 A Second Furnace Ignites
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Mu Yuelan remained silent for a long moment.Her gaze moved between the two of them.
From Mu Linyue...
To Bai Zihan...
The shock in her eyes slowly settled.
A faint smile appeared on her lips.
"This calls for a celebration."
She said excitedly.
After all, their Mu Clan now had Linyue, who had broken through to become a Grade-4 Alchemist, and also Bai Zihan.
Two Grade-4 alchemists who hadn't even reached twenty.
When others found out-especially other alchemist families-she reckoned they would vomit blood out of jealousy.
Even having a junior who could become a Grade-3 Alchemist was enough for celebration, earning the title of a once-in-a-thousand-year genius.
Then what about a Grade-4 Alchemist before the age of twenty?
There was no doubt that they were the most talented in the history of alchemy, as far as she knew.
Mu Yuclan's gaze lingered on Bai Zihan a moment longer.
There was still a question in her mind.
(When did he learn alchemy?)
(And to this level...?)
But in the end-
She didn't ask.
Because right now-
That wasn't what mattered.
What mattered was the result.
And the result stood clearly before her.
That alone was enough.
Though she also didn't know what to do with him.
His cultivation talent had already been unlocked, and he could be said to be the greatest talent under Heaven when it came to cultivation.
Now this?
They say if you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.
She was worried that if he focused less on cultivation and more on alchemy, then he might fall behind.
At the same time, she didn't want Bai Zihan to give up his alchemy talent.
After all, she was an alchemist herself, and if her son could become the greatest alchemist, then she could ask for nothing else.
But for now, she didn't say anything.
It was up to Bai Zihan what he wanted to do.
If he faced problems in the future, she would advise him.
But for now-
Let him find what he loves.
Let him do what he wants.
Her expression relaxed slightly.
"As for the rest..."
She spoke calmly.
"I'll speak with your father"
Her eyes flicked toward Bai Zihan.
"And arrange private alchemy rooms for both of you."
After all, as Grade-4 alchemists, they should be given their own private
alchemy rooms.
"For now, you can continue practicing here."
Both of them nodded.
Mu Yuelan gave one last look at the two.
Then turned.
Her robes swayed lightly as she walked away.
Silence lingered for a few breaths after she left. Then it broke.
Mu Linyue turned her head.
Bai Zihan did the same.
Their gazes met once again.
The earlier restraint was gone.
"So..."
Mu Linyue spoke first.
A faint smirk forming on her lips.
"Little Bai, you hid quite well. Did you practice alchemy in secret or what?"
Her tone carried genuine curiosity.
After all-
While she had won and felt satisfied-
What intrigued her more was this.
How had Bai Zihan reached this level?
Reaching Grade-4 was what separated great alchemists from others.
The difference in treatment between Grade-4 and those below was vast.
Many consider reaching Grade-4 Alchemist very very difficult.
And to reach that level before the age of twenty was almost impossible, no it
was impossible and she might be the first one to do so before the age of
twenty.
But there was another person, Bai Zihan who was able to do so.
This didn't make sense.
She had devoted most of her life to alchemy.
With her talent, she had barely reached Grade-4.
And Bai Zihan?
He had spent most of his life idling around, then suddenly rose in cultivation.
From what she knew-
He shouldn't have had the time to study alchemy at all.
So how...
How was he almost on equal footing with her in alchemy?
As for calling him "Little Bai"-
Well, he had lost.
It was only natural to remind him of that.
Bai Zihan's brows twitched slightly.
Annoyance flickered in his eyes.
But only for a moment.
Then it disappeared, replaced by calm.
Sigh!
Anyways, he lost.
So she was going to rub it in his face.
Becoming annoyed would only mean playing into Mu Linyue's hands. (Forget it! Forget it!)
He didn't bother answering her question.
Instead, he turned and walked back toward the furnace.
Mu Linyue blinked.
"Ignoring me?"
Bai Zihan glanced at her briefly.
"I'm going to refine another pill."
He stopped.
Turned slightly and looked at Mu Linyue.
"I need a few materials."
He said plainly.
Mu Linyue raised a brow.
"Oh?"
Bai Zihan listed them calmly.
A few names.
Not present in the public racks here.
Things that only a Grade-4 and above alchemist would carry.
Mu Linyue's eyes flickered.
She simply stared at him.
Then her teasing expression faded slightly, replaced by seriousness.
Without another word, she waved her hand.
A small flash of light.
Several jade boxes appeared.
She tossed them toward him.
"I'm not that stingy."
She said lightly. "But don't waste them."
Bai Zihan caught them without effort.
"Thanks."
He turned back to the furnace.
Mu Linyue crossed her arms.
Her gaze fixed on him now, completely focused.
(Could it be...)
A thought formed in her mind.
(Can he already refine top-tier Grade-4 pills?)
Previously, she had won.
But that was under an advantage-he had been limited by the materials.
And while she believed that might have been his peak, she wasn't certain.
Still, her lips curved faintly.
(There's no way...)
She had absolute confidence in herself.
Even if Bai Zihan was talented-
Surpassing her?
That was something she refused to believe.
And yet-
Her eyes did not leave him for even a moment.
Because now she truly wanted to see-
Just how far this "Little Bai" could go.
Not only Mu Linyue-
Many others were also completely preoccupied with watching Bai Zihan. However, unlike her, most of them weren't thinking too deeply. They weren't analyzing possibilitis or questioning limits. They simply wanted to see what exactly Bai Zihan would refine next.
After all, to them-
He was already untouchable.
A Grade-4 Alchemist before the age of twenty?
That alone had shattered their understanding. Whether he could refine a higher-grade pill now, it wouldn't carry the same
impact as before.
The shock had already reached its peak.
Anything beyond this was simply witnessing the impossible continue.
So they watched silently.
Bai Zihan, however, paid them no mind.
The countless gazes-
The whispers-
The expectations-
None of it mattered.
The only person he paid attention to was Mu Linyue.
He glanced at her from the corner of his eye.
Then a faint smirk appeared on his lips.
(Watch me!)
A single thought echoed in his mind.
A Peak Grade-4 pill.
That was his target.
Could he go higher?
Yes!
But the materials here weren't enough.
Not for the pills he truly wanted to refine.
Not to mention that this mid-quality cauldron might not be able to handle the
Qi from a higher-grade pill.
Grade-4 should already be its limit.
Anyways, a Peak Grade-4 pill should be enough to make one thing clear.
Mu Linyue didn't win because she was better. materials, not skill.
She won because
At that thought, his gaze flickered slightly.
And for a brief moment-
His expression softened.
Mu Linyue...
This little cousin of his... (How did she even reach this level?)
A genuine question arose in his mind.
Because unlike him-
She had no system. No inherited knowledge.
No shortcuts.
Everything she had was earned.
Step by step. Through effort. Through talent. Through relentless practice.
Bai Zihan knew himself.
If not for everything he had obtained, just memorizing ingredient properties
alone would have given him a headache.
As for refining pills?
Even with his current talent-
With the Supreme Dao Bone enhancing his perception and control-
It still wouldn't be enough. At best-
Perhaps in two years...
He might barely become a Grade-1 Alchemist.
That was the truth.
So it would be wrong to say he didn't feel anything.
His admiration for Mu Linyue...
Had indeed increased.
Just a little.
Though that admiration would have been much higher if not for her constant
mocking.
"What's the problem, Little Bai? Did you already forget how to start a fire?"
His eyes narrowed slightly. (Hmph!)
Forget admiration. He would shut her up first.
Bai Zihan stepped forward.
The furnace ignited once more.
Just like before-
Bai Zihan proceeded without the slightest hesitation.
Everything flowed naturally and effortlessly.
The jade boxes opened one by one. Precious ingredients revealed themselves.
The moment they appeared, a few sharp-eyed disciples sucked in a breath.
Their expressions changed.
Because unlike before, they were able to guess what pill Bai Zihan was going to
refine.
"Heavenly Essence Condensation Pill..."
A High Grade-4 pill!
This pill wasn't particularly known for its difficulty, nor for being easy.
But if one could refine it-
Then they were definitely a High Grade-4 Alchemist. This would prove that Bai Zihan was more skilled than Mu Linyue.
But whether he would succeed... That was another matter entirely.
