bookbashuk 464. The Legacy of Alchemy
464. The Legacy of Alchemy
Xiao Yan didn't have to wait long before the boy from the Pill Tower entered the alchemy room where Xiao Yan was. The boy was clearly very curious about Xiao Yan, wanting to show him respect, but also curiously observing this mysterious figure before him.
After all, Xiao Yan had just created an extraordinary legendary record, and his feats were being widely circulated outside. Some rumors even made Xiao Yan seem like a completely different human being, saying that he was born as the chosen one and was the true protagonist of the entire world!
The boy named Bu Yao witnessed Xiao Yan's record-breaking process up close. He naturally knew that Xiao Yan wasn't as miraculous as the rumors suggested; on the contrary, he was a rather kind person. The more ordinary Xiao Yan appeared, the more admiration he garnered. After all, which alchemist wouldn't want to replicate Xiao Yan's actions?
Now that he has just embarked on the path of alchemy, he feels that if he can one day achieve what Xiao Yan has, he will be completely satisfied.
"Greetings, Master Xiao Yan!"
"I remember you told me before that your name is Bu Yao."
"That's right, the 'step' in 'steps' and the 'distant' in 'distant
Xiao Yan looked at the child before him. His physical foundation was quite solid, and his soul power was clearly stronger than that of an average child. After all, to become a child alchemist in the Pill Tower, one needed some talent in alchemy, and even just serving an alchemist was not something an ordinary person could do.
So back then, the old apothecary saw that Su Zhang had good talent, and that's why he gave him some guidance.
Xiao Yan, for some reason, felt a strange sensation towards the child before him. He then took out a scroll he had prepared beforehand. Upon seeing it, Bu Yao knew it was for him and, with excitement, respectfully extended both hands to accept the scroll.
"We are destined to meet. This scroll contains most of my experiences and insights from when I started as an alchemist to where I am today. However, since I finished it in one day, it is rather rough. If you don't mind, please accept it and learn from it."
Upon hearing this, Bu Yao was taken aback at first, then seemed to realize something, and knelt down and kowtowed to Xiao Yan: "Teacher, above..."
Before he could kneel down completely, Xiao Yan used his Dou Qi to forcefully lift him up: "No need. I can't really be considered your teacher. I hope you won't slack off in your cultivation in the future, so as not to let down what I've given you today."
"Yes, sir!"
Bu Yao held the scroll, hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up his courage to ask, "Xiao Yan... Master, what conditions must I meet before you are willing to accept me as your disciple?"
"To be honest, I have never planned to take on any apprentices, and I don't have the energy to be a teacher right now. If you can become a sixth-grade alchemist before you turn thirty, you can come to Starfall Pavilion to find me."
"Yes!" Bu Yao bowed very seriously, and then left reluctantly.
What Xiao Yan didn't know was that although he didn't admit it, the little boy in front of him had already regarded him as a real teacher and considered this teaching as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Years later, this person, through sheer perseverance, broke through the limits of his talent and became one of the few ninth-grade alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent. At first, almost no one thought that with his talent, he could surpass the Soul Spirit Realm. However, no one expected that Bu Yao would go against the tide and create his own legend. But that's another story.
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Not long after Xiao Yan opened the Soul Skill Scroll, Little Fairy Doctor walked in. Seeing Xiao Yan's actions, her eyes showed concern for him: "You, you really can't stop for even a moment?"
Xiao Yan looked up and smiled simply: "Soul skills are a field I've never been exposed to before. Now that I have some free time, I want to take advantage of it and learn them."
"No way." Little Fairy Doctor directly took Xiao Yan's scroll, then waved it defiantly: "I'm confiscating it today!"
Sensing Little Fairy Doctor's firmness, Xiao Yan spread his hands and said, "Then what should I do today?"
"Help Lei Jingxiao choose a farewell gift."
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan also stood up abruptly: "Lei Jingxiao is leaving. People from the Lei Clan have come to pick him up."
"No." A mischievous smile appeared in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes. "No one is coming."
"Then why did you say that?"
Little Fairy Doctor crossed her arms and complained, "You promised to take Lei Jingxiao with you, but now look what's happened. You're either in seclusion or cultivating every few days. When the Lei Clan comes and takes Lei Jingxiao away, you won't even know. So you might as well give him a farewell gift in advance."
Knowing he was in the wrong, Xiao Yan touched his nose and said, "I was thinking, 'Isn't this what you guys are here for?'"
"We're usually here, but you have time today, so you must go out for a walk!" Little Fairy Doctor immediately stepped out the door and instructed, "Hurry up, I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
Xiao Yan had no choice but to get up after Little Fairy Doctor took away his "Hidden Shadow Needle" scroll. He stretched his body a little and said, "It's good to go out for a walk."
Xiao Yan went outside and saw that Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin, Mu Qingluan, and Lei Jingxiao were already ready and waiting for him.
Looking at Lei Jingxiao's optimistic face, Xiao Yan felt a little guilty. Having spent so much time together, the others naturally knew that Lei Jingxiao's personality was optimistic and cheerful. Although he was a bit playful, he was fundamentally well-developed, so Lei Jingxiao had never really minded anything. Having spent more than a year with Xiao Yan and the others, his personality had been tempered and mellowed considerably; at least in the past year, he hadn't stolen any fighting techniques.
Jiang Yunyan had done Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor a great favor. Even though Jiang Yunyan didn't value the Bodhi Transformation Saliva and took it out casually, in the eyes of Xiao Yan and his companions, it was an absolutely priceless treasure. The entire Yin Valley was in chaos because of that Bodhi Transformation Saliva. Of course, this was mainly due to someone deliberately causing trouble.
But just because others don't care doesn't mean Xiao Yan can act as if nothing happened. At this moment, looking at the carefree and easygoing Lei Jingxiao, Xiao Yan felt a pang of guilt. After all, he hadn't really taught him anything in all this time.
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"You want to learn alchemy?" On their way out of the Pill Tower, Xiao Yan took the initiative to ask about Lei Jingxiao's recent situation, wanting to see if there was anything he could do for him. Before he could even finish a few questions, Xiao Yan was completely shocked by Lei Jingxiao's idea.
"That's right!" Lei Jingxiao said with a serious expression, "And the Pill Gathering, I'm also ready to participate."
"So, now that I've acknowledged you as my elder brother, you should teach me alchemy properly, right?"