Chapter 42: Huang Jiuji's Pledge and the Eight Colored Elixir
Tianwaitian, Tiance Mansion.
As Xiao Tiance conversed with Xiao Duming, the space before them suddenly rippled violently. Moments later, Huang Jiuji's soul form emerged.
"Hahaha, Tiance! I've brought you excellent news!" Huang Jiuji laughed heartily as he appeared, his excitement palpable.
Xiao Tiance, intrigued by the elder's exuberance, smiled and asked, "Grand Elder, what good news have you brought me? Do share."
"There's no need to seek out someone to refine a Nine Colored Golden Pill anymore!" Huang Jiuji declared, his voice brimming with enthusiasm.
"Really? Grand Elder, are you serious? Don't tease me," Xiao Tiance said, his face lighting up with joy.
In the original tales of the Dou Qi Continent, aside from the semi finished Nine Colored Golden Pill found in Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's mansion, no alchemist had ever successfully refined a genuine one. When Huang Jiuji had initially mentioned the need for such a pill, Xiao Tiance had been simultaneously shocked and anxious.
It was only because Huang Jiuji had assured him there was no immediate urgency that Xiao Tiance had dared to agree. Recently, when he mentioned going to the Medicine Clan after Xiao Xuan's affairs were resolved, it was mostly a gamble like a blind cat hoping to catch a dead mouse. Xiao Tiance had little confidence that the Medicine Clan's leader could actually refine the pill.
Now, learning that the Nine Colored Golden Pill was unnecessary, Xiao Tiance felt as if a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
As Xiao Tiance pondered the implications, Huang Jiuji suddenly bowed deeply, his expression solemn. "Patriarch, this old man has a request though it may be presumptuous. I hope you can grant it."
Pulled from his thoughts, Xiao Tiance quickly stepped forward to help him up, waving his hands in alarm. "Grand Elder, why speak so formally? If there's something you need, just say the word. I'll do my best to fulfill it."
"Thank you, Patriarch. However, before I make my request, I must first apologize," Huang Jiuji said with a bitter smile, guilt written all over his face.
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance was momentarily confused, suspecting that Huang Jiuji might have exaggerated or made an unreasonable demand previously.
His suspicions were confirmed when Huang Jiuji confessed, "Patriarch, when I told you that a Nine Colored Golden Pill was required to assist my two descendants in their awakening, I deliberately overstated the need.
In truth, even an Eight Colored Grade Eight Pill would suffice for them to be born. I only insisted on the Nine Colored Golden Pill because I hoped they could awaken at the Five Star Dou Sheng level. For this, I humbly seek your forgiveness!"
Hearing Huang Jiuji repeatedly address him as "Patriarch," Xiao Tiance immediately understood: Huang Jiuji had truly pledged his allegiance.
In retrospect, it made sense. While the Tianhuang Clan was immensely powerful, expecting all their descendants to require Nine Colored Golden Pills for awakening was unrealistic. However, at the time, Huang Jiuji had held the upper hand. With both Xiao Tiance and Xiao Qing's lives in his hands, Xiao Tiance had no choice but to agree to the elder's terms, even if it felt like an unfair deal.
"Grand Elder, you're being too serious. I agreed to your conditions willingly, and even though the Nine Colored Golden Pill is difficult to refine, it's not impossible. I never intended to renege on my promise.
From now on, there's no need for such apologies. If there's anything else you need, just tell me. If I can do it now, I will. If not, I'll find a way," Xiao Tiance said with a wave of his hand, his tone lighthearted.
Despite his words, Xiao Tiance had already guessed that Huang Jiuji's request likely involved either the White Jade Pavilion or a high grade pill.
Moments later, his prediction proved correct.
"Patriarch, I would like to send my two descendants into the White Jade Pavilion. The Dou Qi condensate within can accelerate their growth. Even without additional aid, they could be born in three years.
If the Patriarch could refine two Grade Eight pills, they might awaken in as little as six months to a year. I humbly ask for your approval," Huang Jiuji said, bowing deeply.
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance helped him up and smiled. "Grand Elder, I agree to everything. You may send them into the White Jade Pavilion whenever you wish.
If you're worried about being disturbed, we can temporarily seal the Pavilion until they've fully awakened.
As for the pills, give me the recipe. I'll assess the time needed. If I can refine them within six months, I'll start immediately. If not, I'll wait until the current situation with the Xiao Clan is resolved."
Huang Jiuji's respect for Xiao Tiance deepened at these words. Having personally inspected the White Jade Pavilion, he understood its immense value to the Xiao Clan. For Xiao Tiance to consider sealing it off for his sake was a gesture of unparalleled generosity.
"Thank you, Patriarch. There's no need to seal the Pavilion; placing them beneath the Dou Qi condensate will suffice. As for the recipe, here it is: the Eight Colored Grade Eight Pill, Ten Thousand Phoenix Vital Blood and Bone Fusion Pill. With this, you can decide after reviewing it. As long as the pill is refined within three years, it will significantly aid their awakening."
A spatial ring floated from Huang Jiuji's hand to Xiao Tiance, who promptly reviewed its contents. After studying the recipe for about ten minutes, Xiao Tiance confidently nodded.
"I can refine both pills simultaneously. They'll be ready in three months," he declared.
Overjoyed, Huang Jiuji bowed deeply and hurried off to prepare his descendants for the Pavilion.
Watching the elder's hasty departure, Xiao Tiance chuckled to himself. While he could have easily set up a new Spirit Gathering Array, he chose to offer the Pavilion instead, knowing it would solidify Huang Jiuji's loyalty.
Shaking off irrelevant thoughts, Xiao Tiance turned to Xiao Duming, patting the young flame spirit's head.
"Come on, we've got work to do."
"Alright, Master!" Xiao Duming replied cheerfully, following Xiao Tiance back to the mansion's ninth level.
Two months later, the skies above Tiance Mansion churned with violent, nine colored thunderclouds.
The successful refinement of two Ten Thousand Phoenix Vital Blood and Bone Fusion Pills had summoned 18 bolts of tribulation lightning, each strong enough to obliterate a newly advanced Dou Zong. As the thunderclouds rumbled, the bolts began merging, creating an aura of overwhelming power.
Xiao Tiance, unperturbed, unleashed his spiritual energy. A golden projection emerged, soaring into the sky to endure the tribulation.
An hour later, the lightning dissipated, revealing two radiant pills adorned with intricate patterns masterpieces of alchemical art.
Suddenly, the pills shot off in opposite directions, attempting to flee. Xiao Tiance smirked, muttering to himself,
"Do you really think you can escape me? That would be a real embarrassment."
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