Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1626 - 1663: Advancing
After Ding Fan quickly refined a furnace of Supreme Rejuvenation Pills, he continued to refine medicine pills. In this situation, with his alchemy techniques exposed to Guo Linn and Ah Du, there wasn’t much he could do. Although pill refinement is a deeply private matter, given the current environment, Ding Fan had no choice.
Moreover, Ding Fan wasn’t worried about Guo Linn and Ah Du stealing his skills. After all, they were disciples of Long Ren’s Thirty-Six Caves. Even if they did manage to learn some techniques, Ding Fan considered it a favor to Long Ren. He knew that while the two might understand some of the pill refining process, their skills likely weren’t advanced enough to fully grasp his techniques and methods.
How much they could learn depended on their own fortune.
At that moment, Guo Linn watched Ding Fan refining furnace after furnace of supreme quality medicine pills with great admiration and shock. Having spent more time with Big Brother, he had seen him refine medicine pills many times. Yet, he had never seen Big Brother produce anything less than supreme quality medicine pills.
This was truly an astonishing matter. It was simply unbelievable!
After all, regarding supreme quality medicine pills, even a Grade Nine alchemist had never been heard of having a one hundred percent success rate. Instead, it was known that even a Grade Nine alchemist could only achieve a success rate of a little over fifty percent, which was considered quite good.
But Ding Fan’s success rate in refining supreme quality medicine pills was absolutely jaw-dropping!
Guo Linn was so amazed by Ding Fan’s incredible pill refining abilities that he was practically numb. He could only watch in dumbfounded silence, not daring to disturb or speak.
After refining for a while, with quite a few Supreme Rejuvenation Pills prepared, Ding Fan estimated that just a few more furnaces would suffice for the three of them to consume for a month. This way, even if they stayed in the Oasis until returning to the Cultivation World, it wouldn’t be an issue.
Ding Fan continued refining medicine pills for a while longer. Then, he released his Divine Sense to check the situation outside. After a bit of observation, a smile appeared on Ding Fan’s face, and he sighed lightly in relief. He noticed that some of the "Tree Root Spirits" outside had disappeared, their numbers somewhat reduced from before.
Ding Fan speculated that the fragrance of the refined pills had lulled the "Tree Root Spirits" into a relaxed state, and not sensing their presence made some of them slowly disperse. While this was a good sign, Ding Fan dared not completely relax, as there were still quite a few "Tree Root Spirits" outside.
He wasn’t in a hurry. Knowing that the "Tree Root Spirits" were attracted to the fragrance of the pills, he decided to continue refining. Perhaps, in time, all the "Tree Root Spirits" would disperse.
Guo Linn and Ah Du sensed the reduction in "Tree Root Spirits" outside, and couldn’t help but feel very excited. Clearly, this was great news for the three of them. If the "Tree Root Spirits" had continued surrounding them, even though they could stay safely, it would mean wasting the opportunity of entering the Xuantian Secret Realm.
"Big Brother, since those things outside have dispersed a bit, should we try going out?"
Unable to contain himself, Guo Linn spoke to Ding Fan. The three had already been there for some time, unable to speak and only able to communicate through Divine Sense, which indeed made them anxious and restless.
"I don’t think it’s feasible. Even if only one is left, it’s not something we can handle. The situation is good; we should maintain it."
Ah Du, having heard Guo Linn, thought for a while and communicated with Guo Linn and Ding Fan through Divine Sense. His words clearly showed he was seeking Ding Fan’s opinion. Although Ah Du was reluctant to admit Ding Fan was superior, he knew the fact and was aware that Ding Fan’s opinion was crucial for their safety.
"Ah Du’s right. It’s getting late. Let’s spend the night here and see what the situation is like tomorrow."
Hearing their words, Ding Fan responded directly.
Ding Fan felt it wasn’t necessary to wait for all the "Tree Root Spirits" to completely disappear, but at least a significant portion should disperse. After all, the "Tree Root Spirits" were not easy opponents, and once he broke through the Ice Wall, he needed a hundred percent confidence. Otherwise, without the Ice Wall’s protection, facing the "Tree Root Spirits" would make things truly dangerous for the three.
Guo Linn and Ah Du agreed with Ding Fan, having no objections.
Guo Linn and Ah Du then began cultivating, also acting as guardians for Ding Fan. Meanwhile, Ding Fan continued refining medicine pills. After a few more furnaces of Supreme Rejuvenation Pills, he began refining a supreme quality medicine pill to conceal the presence of Guo Linn and Ah Du. This was a new pill Ding Fan developed, not available in the Cultivation World market.
In the urgent situation, Ding Fan didn’t have time to name this aura-concealing pill. He focused on practicality and production for now, planning to think of a good name upon returning to the Cultivation World when he had leisure time.
Time passed as Ding Fan refined medicine pills, and it soon reached the latter half of the night.
Stopping his refining, Ding Fan released his Divine Sense to survey the surrounding situation, feeling a bit more at ease. Many more "Tree Root Spirits" had dispersed, their destination unknown and of no particular concern to Ding Fan.
Ding Fan’s concern was that the number of "Tree Root Spirits" surrounding them had dwindled to half of the original count. He was confident that by tomorrow, they would be mostly gone, so he directly entered a state of cultivation.
The night passed without incident.
The next day.
Ding Fan and the two others slowly opened their eyes and stood up. At this moment, they looked through the surrounding ice walls, and it seemed that outside was no longer pitch black. The three of them immediately released their divine sense and discovered that all the "Tree Root Spirits" outside had disappeared. This made Ding Fan and the others feel very excited, and they finally felt at ease.
At least for now, their lives were temporarily ensured. Guo Linn felt very excited, and just when he was about to speak, Ding Fan directly interrupted him and communicated through divine sense:
"Don’t speak. Let’s still use divine sense to communicate. Although those things have dispersed, the ancient trees here are strange. Let’s be cautious. This is the Rebirth Pill and the medicine for concealing aura. Take them according to the timing. The Rebirth Pill should be taken once every three days, and the concealing aura pill should be taken once every two days."
Using divine sense, Ding Fan spoke as he handed several bottles of medicine pills to them.
Guo Linn and Ah Du took the medicine pills from Ding Fan and respectively thanked him through divine sense:
"Thank you, Big Brother!"
"Thank you... Big Brother."
When Ding Fan heard their thanks, he replied calmly:
"No need to thank me, thank the Lake Master instead."
Ah Du, after hearing Ding Fan’s words, felt an inexplicable fondness for Ding Fan. Unexpectedly, Ding Fan was taking care of them due to the Lake Master’s relationship. He knew that the Lake Master had requested Ding Fan to take care of the disciples of the thirty-six caves.
But Ah Du hadn’t expected Ding Fan would truly take such good care of them. Ah Du and Guo Linn knew that if Ding Fan acted alone, he would have no problem. If Big Brother Ding Fan acted alone, he might have already reached the Sword Washing Pool.
However, Ding Fan didn’t choose to leave them and pursue the opportunity at the Sword Washing Pool alone. Instead, he stayed with them throughout the journey, not minding the fact that they were slowing him down, even consuming many of his Supreme Quality Medicine Pills. Such pills are incredibly precious.
Even cultivators in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage would go to any lengths to obtain them, but Ding Fan handed them over without hesitation, giving not just one but many of these Supreme Quality Medicine Pills. So Guo Linn felt that even if they didn’t gain any opportunities in the Xuantian Secret Realm, receiving those Supreme Quality Medicine Pills from Big Brother was already a huge fortune.
Even though Ah Du still felt somewhat defiant towards Ding Fan, he had to admit that he had indeed benefited from Ding Fan.
Then, Ding Fan unleashed several wind blades at the surrounding ice walls, causing them to collapse instantly. The three carefully observed their surroundings and didn’t find any "Tree Root Spirits," which slightly eased their minds. However, their communication remained cautious, relying solely on divine sense.
Ding Fan realized that those "Tree Root Spirits" were related to the ancient trees nearby, so they needed to stay vigilant. All three concealed their auras, and Ding Fan was confident that the ancient trees couldn’t sense them and wouldn’t launch another attack.
Immediately, Ding Fan and the others swiftly headed towards the cave where the Sword Washing Pool was located. At this moment, they were approximately two days away from it. If they hurried, they could arrive within a day and a half.
During the day, Ding Fan and the others moved very quickly. Occasionally, they would use Sword Flight. Sometimes, when Ding Fan sensed something odd around them, he would make everyone stop flying and proceed on foot.
"Big Brother, what exactly is strange? If we use Sword Flight, we can get there in less than two days."
When Ding Fan made them walk again, Guo Linn couldn’t help but curiously ask.
Guo Linn’s question was also on Ah Du’s mind. He hadn’t noticed anything peculiar, especially since they had concealed their auras, and the "Tree Root Spirits" had not reappeared. Although they encountered some Yuan Beasts along the way, they posed no threat to the three; just a few strikes were enough to eliminate them.
"It’s the aura of a powerful Yuan Beast. During our first Sword Flight, we probably startled it, and sooner or later, it will come."
Ding Fan seriously said this through divine sense to the two of them.
Guo Linn and Ah Du were taken aback by Ding Fan’s words. They hadn’t detected any powerful Yuan Beast’s aura themselves. They knew Ding Fan wasn’t someone who would joke casually, and if he said there was a powerful Yuan Beast, then there surely was. Thus, Guo Linn and Ah Du’s faces became serious, and their vigilance increased significantly.
