Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven

76: Chapter 76: Zhang Hao’s Master 76: Chapter 76: Zhang Hao’s Master After leaving the Exotic Treasure Pavilion, Mo Wangchen had directly entered the Artifact Refining Tower to cultivate.

Now, with a large number of Xuan Stones and an endless supply of Qi Gathering Pills to assist him, Mo Wangchen’s cultivation speed was unmatched.

After all, within the Yun Chu Academy, each disciple could only receive ten Xuan Stones per month, and one Xuan Stone could only sustain a two-hour operation of the space within the Artifact Refining Tower.

Mo Wangchen obtained more than twelve hundred Xuan Stones by exchanging six Yellow Rank Intermediate Martial Techniques; for him, Xuan Stones were hardly scarce.

Even if he ran out, he could simply continue to imprint some Martial Techniques in exchange for more!

A night of cultivation had significantly strengthened Mo Wangchen’s inner vitality.

It was not until noon the next day that he finally stepped out of the Artifact Refining Tower.

At this point, Mo Wangchen could feel that his cultivation had reached the peak of the third level of the Vein Condensation Realm.

He wondered if he should attempt to break through the next time he came…

“There sure are a lot of people…”

After stepping out of the Artifact Refining Tower, Mo Wangchen scanned the area to find that the number of disciples gathered in the plaza was no less than several hundred.

Now was the time when most disciples were moving about, and the plaza where the Artifact Refining Tower was located happened to be the largest one in Yun Chu Academy.

This location bordered the Outer and Inner Courts, and every day, a large number of disciples from both courts would converge here.

Mo Wangchen looked around and noticed many powerful presences in the crowd, all of whom were at the Spirit Transformation Realm.

These were Inner Court Disciples, and compared to them, his cultivation still had a considerable gap.

“Eh?”

Suddenly, in the vicinity ahead, Mo Wangchen spotted a familiar figure holding a long sword, walking towards him from the front of the plaza—it was Zhang Hao.

Mo Wangchen did not expect to encounter him here and smiled slightly as he walked over.

When Zhang Hao saw that Mo Wangchen was approaching, his face also showed a moment of surprise before he quickly approached as well.

“How is it going?

Have you met the Elder who took you as a disciple?

Did he give you any gifts when you met?” Mo Wangchen asked with a smile, teasing him.

Hearing this, Zhang Hao paused and bitterly smiled, “What kind of gift?

I haven’t even seen him yet, and even if there were gifts, how could they compare to the Master’s Xuan Rank Sword Technique?”

Zhang Hao lowered his voice towards the end, conscious that their relationship should not be known to others.

“You haven’t met him?” Mo Wangchen was surprised, “What kind of Master is so irresponsible?

It’s been several days since you joined the Academy, hasn’t it?”

Zhang Hao continued with a wry smile, “I’ve heard this Elder is very eccentric, appearing and disappearing unpredictably.

And like you, Master, he’s also an Alchemist.

Although I haven’t met him, he did send Senior Sister Liang to find me and explained some of the Academy’s rules to me…”

“Also an Alchemist?” Mo Wangchen was shocked, then suddenly thought of something, “Senior Sister Liang?

What’s her name?”

Zhang Hao was momentarily taken aback, “Liang Yuqiu.”

“It turns out to be that old chap!” Mo Wangchen clicked his tongue.

As it happened, the person who had taken Zhang Hao as a disciple was Liang Yuqiu’s Master, Elder Ling?

Previously, Mo Wangchen had exchanged the Alchemy Recipe for the Life Extension Pill with him for some Dragon Roar Grass.

Naturally, the two had had dealings before, but he never imagined such a coincidence.

“Eh!

You know each other?” Hearing Mo Wangchen’s words, Zhang Hao was stunned.

It turned out that his two Masters actually knew each other?

Mo Wangchen nodded his head, “Although Elder Ling is eccentric, his skill in Alchemy Dao is extraordinary, and if I’m not mistaken, he should be a powerhouse of the Returning Ruins Realm.

Becoming his disciple could also be a stroke of good fortune for you!”

“Returning Ruins Realm!” Zhang Hao’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint.

Throughout the entirety of Yun Country, those in the Returning Ruins Realm were considered top-tier entities.

The reason why the five major families could establish themselves in Yunge City was that within their ranks, they had individuals from the Returning Ruins Realm.

He had never imagined that the indifferent-looking old man he met during the assessment was such a formidable figure!

In truth, Zhang Hao had only met Elder Ling once inside Jianye City, and the latter had said that he had just happened to pass by and decided to take on a disciple after seeing Zhang Hao.

“Do you still have those Qi Gathering Pills I gave you before?” Mo Wangchen suddenly asked.

Zhang Hao nodded, “I heard that there’s an Artifact Refining Tower within the academy.

New disciples can receive thirty Xuan Stones, so I came over today to check it out.”

Thirty stones were the benefits for the Inner Court disciples.

For those in the Outer Court, it was only ten per month…

Hearing his words, Mo Wangchen nodded and then took out a Storage Bag and handed it over, “Take these.

Whenever you need Xuan Stones for cultivation, feel free to come to me.”

Zhang Hao opened it and saw a bunch of gleaming Xuan Stones inside, at least several hundred in number.

He was astonished, “This…”

He knew the importance of Xuan Stones.

Senior Sister Liang Yuqiu had come to him before and explained their value.

Even as an Inner Court Disciple, he could only get thirty a month.

Yet, he had only just met with Mo Wangchen, and the latter had generously handed over several hundred Xuan Stones to him.

And Zhang Hao did not need to think to know that Mo Wangchen surely had many more on him!

This wasn’t right…

Hadn’t Senior Sister Liang said that Xuan Stones were the most vital resource within the academy, that having a hundred was already considered wealthy?

How could Mo Wangchen produce so many all of a sudden?

Are these really Xuan Stones?

They’re not just rocks, right?

Obviously, Zhang Hao wouldn’t doubt Mo Wangchen’s words; he was just shocked.

How did his master acquire so many Xuan Stones?

It seemed that no matter where he was, his master was very well-connected…

Zhang Hao didn’t go to the Artifact Refining Tower to cultivate but followed Mo Wangchen to the living quarters of the new Outer Court recruits, to get a clear idea of where Mo Wangchen lived for future reference.

Before long, they arrived at the accommodations designated for the new recruits.

However, Mo Wangchen found that the usually bustling path was now deserted and eerily quiet.

He slightly furrowed his brows, “Could something have happened?”

As these thoughts passed through his mind, he quickened his pace.

After a short walk, as they turned a corner, a man ran out, panting heavily, looking as if he had found a savior upon seeing Mo Wangchen.

“What’s going on?” Mo Wangchen walked up to him with a frown and asked.

The man was none other than a disciple of Mo Pavilion, Fan Wenxiao.

“Pavilion Master, something’s wrong.

The people from Star Wing Pavilion are causing trouble!”