Pill God Returns

Xiao Lan said, "Lord Patriarch is still in seclusion and hasn't come out yet."    

"In seclusion?"    

Yu Jiaorong frowned but did not think too much and said, "Alright then. Let's go in."    

Yu Jiaorong brought Wu Chen into the hinterland of Mermaid Clan. Like the Beichen House and Taiyi Sect, the Mermaid Clan had their own independent world. No one was allowed to enter the Mermaid Clan without the communication talisman. Otherwise, they would be regarded as an enemy, and their entire family would be mobilized. They would expel him.    

Because Yu Jiaorong's mother was ill, she was always in a state of seclusion. Therefore, the matters of Mermaid Clan were usually handled by Grand Elder. Sometimes, Yu Jiaorong would also have to share the responsibility.    

Bringing Wu Chen along, Yu Jiaorong didn't even need to rest. She went straight to Grand Elder's place. Right now, Wu Chen's life was in danger, and his life was in danger. She couldn't afford to delay any longer.    

"Jiao Rong, when did you come back?"    

Grand Elder was an old woman. His hair had turned completely white. His face was also covered with wrinkles. Clearly, he was very old. When she saw Yu Jiaorong, a smile bloomed on her old face, giving people a kind and kind feeling.    

Grand Elder loved Yu Jiaorong very much. He treated her like his own granddaughter.    

Yu Jiaorong said, "I just came back. Grand Elder, help me take a look at this person first."    

Yu Jiaorong slowly put Wu Chen down. Actually, Grand Elder had already seen Wu Chen a long time ago. Looking at him like this, he must have suffered a very serious injury.    

"What's going on?"    

Grand Elder slowly squatted down and picked up Wu Chen's hand. His face changed dramatically when he felt Wu Chen's pulse.    

"Jiaojiao, what happened to this person? Why is he so badly injured?"    

Grand Elder pressed his pulse and was shocked to find that Wu Chen's injuries were very serious. All of his meridians and internal organs were in a broken state, and his life force was very weak. There was barely any left.    

Yu Jiaorong said, "He was injured in a bloody battle. Grand Elder, can you take a look and see if he's still alive?"    

Grand Elder carefully examined her. The more he examined her, the tighter her frown became. Seeing this, Yu Jiaorong's heart also became worried. However, she did not urge him, but let Grand Elder examine her in peace.    

"Jiaojiao, tell me. Is this person a young man?"    

Yu Jiaorong nodded. "Yes, he was originally very young. At most, he was in his twenties."    

"Then did he consume some kind of medicinal pill that caused his body to mutate, causing him to become extremely old?" Grand Elder asked again.    

Yu Jiaorong said, "I don't know about that. However, his previous cultivation base was at the second level of the Astral Reaching Stage. When he was fighting his opponent, his cultivation base skyrocketed to the Dragon Transforming Stage. Therefore, I guess he must have consumed some kind of special pill. "    

Wu Chen was an alchemist, and his skill in alchemy was superb. So, it wasn't surprising for him to use some kind of pill.    

"What? His cultivation has risen from the Second Heavenly Layer of the Astral Reaching Stage to the Dragon Transforming Stage? Doesn't that mean...? "    

After saying that, Grand Elder suddenly stopped talking and said to Little Lan, "Little Lan, you go out first."    

"Yes, Grand Elder."    

Little Lan came out of the room. Grand Elder waved his hand and set a restrictive spell in the room to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.    

"Jiao Rong, tell me, who is this person?"    

Yu Jiaorong said, "Grand Elder, this person is called Wu Chen. He is a true disciple of the Beichen House, one of the ten great immortal sects. He is also an alchemist, and his skill in alchemy is superb. He won the championship in the Alchemist Conference half a month ago. "    

"What did you say? He is the champion of the Alchemist Grand Meeting?"    

Grand Elder's body trembled. He felt that it was unbelievable. Regarding the Alchemist Grand Meeting in Heavenly Jewel Island... She had already learned about it from other people. It was an alchemist from the Beichen House who won the final championship, and the pill he concocted... It was the legendary lost Yun Huan Dan. Not only that, but also... It was a Supreme Cloud Engraving Pill, a shocking skill in alchemy. It was simply shocking and full of praise.    

She sized up Wu Chen once again. She never thought that this person would be the genius alchemist who refined the Supreme Cloud Engraving Pill. This was truly unexpected.    

"If that's the case, the pill he consumed is that Supreme Cloud Engraving Pill?"    

Yu Jiaorong asked curiously, "Grand Elder, why do you make such a guess?"    

Grand Elder said, "Yun Huan Dan, this is originally a kind of taboo medicinal pill. After consuming it, it can allow one's cultivation to instantly improve. The increase in strength is related to what you described just now. His cultivation base has increased from the Second Sky of the Astral Reaching Stage to the Dragon Transforming Stage. This is more in line with the medicinal properties of the Yun Huan Dan."    

Yu Jiaorong blinked her eyes. She had never thought that there would be such a miraculous pill in this world that could instantly improve one's strength.    

Changing the topic, Grand Elder said, "However, the Yun Huan Dan also has a very prominent side effect. That is, although it can make one's cultivation improve greatly in a short period of time, and increase one's strength by leaps and bounds, however, the lifespan of those who have consumed it will be greatly shortened. In other words, it was a kind of medicinal pill that relied on devouring one's lifespan in exchange for powerful strength. It's only for a momentary eruption. "    

Yu Jiaorong widened her eyes and looked at Wu Chen in disbelief. Using life as the price to exchange for a powerful cultivation base and strength. This was too much of a price. She couldn't believe it. This fellow would go crazy to such an extent.    

Grand Elder looked at Wu Chen and sighed in his heart. Judging from Wu Chen's performance in the field of alchemy, this man's talent in the field of alchemy was terrifying. If nothing unexpected happened, he would continue to grow. Soon, a Sixth Rank alchemist or even a seventh-rank alchemist would be born in East Mystic Region. Once he became a seventh-rank alchemist... Then, he would be the leader of all the alchemists in East Mystic Region. He was the one who had the final say. This was an unparalleled honor.    

Unfortunately, this man had chosen a path of no return. He had consumed the Yun Huan Dan and wasted his own life. This was a huge regret.    

Suddenly, she was shocked, as if she had thought of something. She asked, "Jiao Rong, why did he consume the Yun Huan Dan? Also, who was the person who fought him?"    

Wu Chen was an alchemist. Moreover, he was the champion of the Alchemist Gathering. His status was extremely high. Ordinary people would not offend him and would not force him to fight a bloody battle unless there was an irreconcilable enmity between them.    

"This?"    

Yu Jiaorong hesitated, thinking that she should not say it.    

"What is it? What is there to hide?"