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As the bronze sphere melted, the green color on its surface also began to fade.
At the same time, tiny specks of faint yellow dust quietly fell away from the dissolving rust, then floated, suspended within the flames. Those specks pulsed rhythmically with dim light, like little spirits, giving off an intensely spiritual aura.
As more and more of the faint yellow dust separated, about two minutes later, the bronze sphere suddenly disintegrated completely. When it did, five grains of pale yellow dust appeared openly in Lin Feng's sight, each one flickering with a glow full of life.
"Hehe, Spirit Nourishment Powder in hand."
Looking at the five specks of pale yellow dust, Lin Feng grinned with delight.
This thing, even in ancient times, had quite the reputation—it was something highly sought after. Now that the method to refine it had been lost, its value was truly shocking. When refining an eighth-tier pill, if this substance was added, it could enhance the spiritual energy within the pill.
After a successful refinement, the pill's quality would also be purer than others of the same grade. If it were merged into the soul, it could nurture one's spirit, gradually increasing the soul's inner spiritual energy.
However, after Lin Feng stared in a daze for a moment, his expression suddenly changed. His gaze quickly shifted to the blanket, and he abruptly pressed down on a suspicious bulge beneath it.
"Hu~"
After several minutes passed, a perfect face suddenly emerged from beneath the blanket.
Her slender jade-like neck trembled slightly several times before she finally let out a long breath of relief. Her gaze also turned toward the five specks of pale yellow dust.
"Husband, what is that thing?"
Ye Xin Lan, who had just helped Lin Feng solve something, rested in his arms, her eyes fixed curiously on the Spirit Nourishment Powder.
Thanks to the aid of the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, she had already successfully broken through to the Dou Huang realm. Therefore, even after spending some time under the blanket, her breathing remained perfectly steady.
Hearing her words, Lin Feng placed his hand on Ye Xin Lan's smooth thigh and explained the effects of the Spirit Nourishment Powder to her. As she gradually understood what it was, her bright eyes lit up with amazement.
Then she looked at Lin Feng excitedly and said, "Husband, you're incredible! You actually managed to trade just one mid-grade seventh-tier pill formula for such a treasure! If that old man finds out, he'll probably cough up blood from rage right on the spot."
"Haha, maybe he's broad-minded enough to accept his loss."
Lin Feng chuckled lightly, pinching her cheek affectionately.
Afterward, he waved his hand, gathering all the Spirit Nourishment Powder together. Then he took out a jade bottle, stored them all inside, and placed it into his spatial ring.
Now that Ye Xin Lan had already begun cultivating a soul technique, this Spirit Nourishment Powder wasn't much use to her anymore. So, he planned to save it for future pill refinement. Once that was done, Lin Feng pushed Xinlan down again—and continued his busy work.
The next morning, under Ye Zhong's lead, Lin Feng headed toward the main headquarters of the Pill Tower.
At the very center of the inner domain of the Pill Region, a black tower nearly a hundred zhang tall stood there, like a miniature mountain, giving off an overwhelming, majestic presence.
The tip of the enormous tower pierced through the clouds—one glance upward, and you could hardly see the top.
Shrouded in mist, it appeared incomparably mysterious.
Although Lin Feng had already been here once during his test for the Tier Seven Peak Alchemist badge, seeing it again still filled him with awe.
"Lin Feng, this time the assessment is being held at the top, follow me."
After entering the vast interior of the Pill Tower, Ye Zhong turned back and said to Lin Feng.
"Alright."
Lin Feng nodded and followed Ye Zhong straight toward the upper levels of the black tower. Moments later, the two stopped outside a spacious grand hall.
"This is the place for the assessment. I can't go in with you, so from here on, it's all up to you."
Standing before the grand doors, Ye Zhong turned to Lin Feng and spoke. Hearing that, Lin Feng gave a slight nod, then directly pushed open the doors of the hall.
"Rumble—"
As the heavy doors slowly opened, Lin Feng stepped inside.
The hall within was extremely spacious. He swept his gaze around the surroundings. At the front of the hall were five tall, black stone seats. At this moment, several figures sat upon them, each dressed in robes of varying colors.
"Junior Lin Feng greets all honored seniors."
Walking to the center of the hall, Lin Feng clasped his hands respectfully toward the row of figures ahead.
"So you're Lin Feng? Indeed, quite a talent."
From the middle seat, an aged voice echoed faintly through the grand hall.
The speaker was an old man in white robes, his eyes sweeping casually across Lin Feng. His tone carried the calm weight of years. Lin Feng looked toward him and immediately noticed—there wasn't the slightest fluctuation of aura coming from the man.
He appeared no different from an ordinary elderly person. But when Lin Feng extended his soul perception toward him, he was startled to find… emptiness.
The area in front of him felt void—as though that white-robed old man didn't exist at all. Yet, at that very moment, the old man's tranquil voice once again sounded throughout the hall.
"Before we begin, let's do some introductions first. This old man is called Xuan Kongzi, and beside me are the other two leaders of the Pill Tower—Xuan Yi and Tian Leizi."
"So they're the Three Leaders of the Pill Tower…"
Lin Feng thought quietly to himself, then turned his gaze to Xuan Kongzi's sides and quickly clasped his hands in greeting.
On the two seats beside him sat a beautiful woman in a cheongsam and a dark-skinned elder. These three were the famed Three Leaders of the Pill Tower. Though Lin Feng had already been in the Pill Tower for over half a month, this was his first time meeting them in person.
Since they were all old acquaintances of Yao Chen, Lin Feng naturally remained highly alert. Of course, no matter how wary he was inside, he still maintained perfect courtesy on the surface.
"As for the other two," Xuan Kongzi continued, "they are Elders specially invited from the Small Pill Tower to observe this assessment. If you pass the test, you'll be entering the Small Pill Tower with them later."
After introducing himself, the other two giants, and the remaining elders, Xuan Kongzi finished his words.
Lin Feng bowed once again to each of them in turn.
"No need for more useless words. Let's get straight to the point."
As Xuan Kongzi spoke, the stern-faced Tian Leizi beside him moved his lips slightly.
"Lin Feng, is it? Before you enter the Small Pill Tower, this old man will make things clear. The rules there are far stricter than outside. Once you enter, you are forbidden from revealing any details about the Small Pill Tower to outsiders.
From that point on, betrayal of the Pill Tower is absolutely forbidden. Should you ever do so, even if you flee to the ends of the earth, we will hunt you down—and the Ye Clan that vouched for you will also be implicated!"
"Senior, rest assured. I may not claim to be a good man, but as long as no one breaks their word first, I will naturally keep mine."
Lin Feng chuckled softly, his tone calm and steady as he replied.
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