Liu Tianlong was about to refuse, but at this moment, Xiao Li was already sprawled on the table.
Xiao Li liked to drink, but he had a low tolerance and got drunk after only a few sips.
"Big Brother, please accept it.
You know Xiao Li's personality; he never takes back something he's given away.
Since he wants to participate in the Pill Gathering, he'll definitely need to practice Alchemy more and get more hands-on experience.
Let's take out the medicinal ingredients collected by the Family and let Xiao Li practice with them.
Anyway, these medicinal ingredients are just sitting there; it's better to let Xiao Li use them for Alchemy."
Although Liu Tianjiao usually seemed like a scatterbrain, he was actually very shrewd.
When Xiao Li first entered the Inner Academy, it was at his invitation that he joined the Liu Gang, which Liu Tianlong had established.
Liu Tianlong also frequently went out to search for medicinal ingredients for Xiao Li.
Every now and then, he would team up with Xiao Li to hunt Demonic Beasts in the Inner Academy's back mountain.
The two had always had a very good relationship; if any other students tried to cause trouble, Liu Tianlong would be the first to step forward and chase them away.
After Liu Tianlong graduated and took over the position of Family Head, he began to be overly cautious, often overthinking things.
Sometimes, he didn't see things as clearly as his younger brother, Liu Tianjiao.
Liu Tianlong: "I understand.
Let's talk about it after Xiao Li sobers up.
The Pill Gathering, ah, I have a premonition that Xiao Li will become famous throughout the continent after this Pill Gathering."
...The next morning, "My head hurts so much.
When did my alcohol tolerance become so bad?"
Xiao Li rubbed his head and found himself lying on an exquisite bed.
Xiao Li slowly got up, pushed open the door, and walked outside, taking a deep breath.
Before long, the servants of the Liu Family gathered around.
They came to attend to Xiao Li's washing and dressing, having received orders that Xiao Li was a distinguished guest of the Liu Family and should not be neglected, but treated with the highest etiquette.
After Xiao Li finished washing, he went to the main hall.
He wanted to practice Alchemy and wondered if the Liu Family had a suitable place for it.
In the main hall of the Liu Family, an old man with white hair and a white beard sat in the main seat, with Liu Tianlong and Liu Tianjiao standing beside him.
The leading Elder said, "So, your classmate is preparing to participate in this Pill Gathering?
Jiao'er wants to open the Family's treasure vault for him to practice, right?"
"Yes."
Liu Tianlong and Liu Tianjiao nodded simultaneously.
The person sitting before them was the strongest in the Liu Family, the Liu Family's Old Ancestor, a Six-star Dou Zong, and also the biological grandfather of the two brothers.
The Liu Family's Old Ancestor pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Jiao'er did very well this time.
A Seventh-Rank Alchemist, and so young.
There's no reason for our Liu Family not to help him.
This matter is entrusted to you.
As classmates, you'll be more at ease interacting with him.
This old man won't join in the fun.
Alas ~ a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, even the Burning Flame Valley would treat such a person with courtesy.
He is still so young; he will surely become an Eighth-Grade Alchemist in the future.
Is this a Genius?
Oh, right, gather the medicinal ingredients for the zong yuan pill.
Prepare three sets, no, five sets, and ask this young friend to help refine a zong yuan pill."
"No need for trouble.
I have zong yuan pills here.
Since you are the Elder of Tianlong and Tianjiao, it's just one zong yuan pill, after all."
Xiao Li walked in, having just overheard some of their conversation.
"Xiao Li."
"Xiao Li."
The Liu Family's Old Ancestor stood up and cupped his fists towards Xiao Li, saying, "Haha, Great Master Xiao Li, this old man is Liu Kunsheng.
You can call this old man Liu Lao, or Old Liu."
Although Xiao Li was young and his cultivation was only at Five-star Dou Huang, he was already a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, enough to command the respect of all Dou Zong powerhouses.
"Liu Lao is too polite.
This Junior merely had some good luck.
This Junior wanted to ask if there is a suitable place for Alchemy?
This Junior wants to practice."
Xiao Li was here to practice Alchemy.
After all, the Pill Gathering was approaching, and refining more Elixirs would help him get a better feel for it.
"Yes, yes, Great Master, please follow me.
Tianlong, Tianjiao, you two go and prepare the items and bring them over."
Liu Kunsheng led Xiao Li to a secluded place, which was originally where he Cultivated in seclusion, and lent it to Xiao Li for Alchemy.
"Thank you.
Liu Lao, please don't call this Junior 'Great Master'.
You are the Elder of Tianlong and Tianjiao; just call this Junior by his name."
Xiao Li smiled.
"Alright, then this old man will presume."
Liu Kunsheng had also seen many Alchemists, many of whom liked to look down on people, so it was his first time meeting such an agreeable Seventh-Rank Alchemist.
Xiao Li slipped a jade bottle into Liu Kunsheng's hand: "Liu Lao, this is a zong yuan pill.
I've caused quite a disturbance during this time and will also be using so many years of your Liu Family's collection.
This is a small token of gratitude, not meant to be disrespectful."
Liu Kunsheng wanted to refuse, but he had no reason to; the zong yuan pill was simply too tempting for him.
Liu Kunsheng took a deep breath: "Young friend Xiao Li, if you encounter any problems in the future, just come to this old man.
This old man will even risk his life to help you out!"
Xiao Li: "Then I thank Liu Lao."
Liu Kunsheng suddenly thought of something and asked, "Young friend, do you need this old man to help you deal with the Pill Lightning?
Pill Lightning is not easy to resist, you know."
Xiao Li shook his head: "No need.
This Junior has a way to resist the Pill Lightning.
Thank you for your kindness, Liu Lao."
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Next was Xiao Li's immersive Alchemy session.
Boom!
Heavenly Yellow City hadn't seen Pill Lightning for a long time, causing all the families, big and small, in Heavenly Yellow City to search for this mysterious Seventh-Rank Alchemist, until they found the Pill Lightning gathering above the Liu Family.
Cheng Family, "Damn it!
How could the Liu Family let a Seventh-Rank Alchemist stay there to practice Alchemy!
If the Liu Family soars, wouldn't our Cheng Family...
The current Family Head of the Cheng Family slammed the table, shattering it.
As sworn enemies, the Cheng Family naturally didn't want the Liu Family to surpass them.
"Family Head, a Seventh-Rank Alchemist must be focused on the Medicine Cauldron when refining Elixirs.
So, why don't we..."
"Watch your words!
This is the Central Region.
To murder a Seventh-Rank Alchemist in Heavenly Yellow City, do you want our Cheng Family to be doomed forever?"
"Then what should we do?"
The Cheng Family Head sighed: "Let's wait and see.
First, inquire about who that Seventh-Rank Alchemist is."
Among the many families in Heavenly Yellow City, information about the Seventh-Rank Alchemist began to circulate, but little was known.
The Liu Family had strictly blockaded any intelligence on Xiao Li.
This made Heavenly Yellow City only aware that the Liu Family had a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, but they didn't even know if it was a man or a woman.
Soon, the news from Heavenly Yellow City spread, circulating throughout several surrounding cities.
Blazing Flame Mountain Range, Burning Flame Valley, "What?
A Seventh-Rank Alchemist appeared in Heavenly Yellow City?
Judging by the might of his Pill Lightning, it seems he's refining a Seventh-Grade Intermediate Elixir?"
A thin, red-haired old man dressed in red linen robes said with confusion.
This person was the Valley Head of the Burning Flame Valley, Valley Master Tang Zhen! A Four-star Dou Zun!
"Valley Head, it's absolutely true.
This subordinate personally went to see it, and the might of his Pill Lightning is indeed that of a Seventh-Grade Intermediate!"
A Dou Zong Elder reported.
"Since that's the case, this old man must go and see.
Such a person should not remain unknown, and the Pill Gathering is approaching.
This person might want to participate in the Pill Gathering."
Valley Master Tang Zhen stroked his beard and said.
"Highly likely, Valley Head.
How about we go and see?"
The Second Elder spoke.
"Mm."
Tianyin Mountain Range, the environment here was a vibrant green as far as the eye could see, full of vitality.
And from time to time, pleasant music would sound, making this place not only visually appealing but also particularly charming.
It was on this vibrant land that the headquarters of Sound Valley, one of the Three Valleys, was located.
"Reporting to the Valley Head, Pill Lightning has appeared in Heavenly Yellow City, within the Burning Flame Valley's territory, suspected to be a Seventh-Grade Intermediate Alchemist practicing Alchemy."
A woman in a light purple long dress cupped her hands towards the figure behind a screen.
"Understood."
A melodious and pleasant voice came.
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