Chapter 406: It’s Time to Show Real Skills!

Chapter 406: It’s Time to Show Real Skills!

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The young disciple asked nervously, Master, what should we do next?

What else can we do? Of course, well play it cool! Empty Void Daoist replied impatiently, glancing at the many experts outside, including 20 innate masters and even a grandmaster. Feeling overwhelmed by their sheer strength, he felt dizzy and disoriented.

In the face of such a formidable force, how could he escape? The young disciple, even more anxious, suggested, Master, cant we tell the Emperor that Night Fragrance is behind all of this? He impersonated you and conspired against the Emperor!

It wont work! Empty Void Daoist sighed bitterly. Even without this matter, the Emperor would still force us to refine elixirs. So, we should think about how to escape.

In the following days, Empty Void Daoist tried every possible means to escape but ultimately failed. Every time he showed himself, so-called grandmasters in the area would spot him, forcing him to retreat to the mansion. Each day was a grueling trial, like a countdown to death.

On the other side, Night Fragrance arrived with all the gold, silver, and jewels. This unscrupulous Taoist is really good at making money. In just over half a year in Great Yan, he has already earned nearly 20 million taels of silver in gold, pearls, and heavenly rewards! When I saw it, I was shocked, of course

Night Fragrance glanced at Lin Beifan and said, Compared to you, hes still lacking in experience!

Lin Beifan looked around the room filled with gold, silver, and jewels, very satisfied. Initially, he cast a long line to catch a big fish, and now it had succeeded, making his wallet bulge. Night Fragrance, youve worked hard all the way! According to our agreement, you can choose three things you like from these treasures! After you make your selection, please send the rest to my mansion!

This young master wont be polite! Night Fragrance immediately chose three precious items with great delight. Then, he lazily reclined in his chair and said, After doing so much work for you, I finally see some extra money. But why go through so much trouble? Why not just deal with that crafty demon directly?

Lin Beifan smiled mysteriously, He still has his uses!

Afterward, Lin Beifan and the Empresses continued their exploration of Southern Jiang, enjoying the scenery along the way.

Unbeknownst to them, seven days had passed.

At this point, Lin Beifan and the others had reached the southernmost part of Southern Jiang, with less than a hundred li separating them from Great Yan. After spending one more day here, they could turn back and head to Northern Jiang.

That night, Lin Beifan shared a room with Night Fragrance and asked for his help to switch places with him. Lin Beifan quietly slipped away and swiftly flew to the capital of Great Yan. This very night was also the promised time for Empty Void Daoist to concoct the elixir.

In the capital of Great Yan, a curfew was in effect, and soldiers guarded every important passage. The Emperor of Great Yan, accompanied by officials, came to the residence of the Imperial Teacher with great pomp.

Imperial Teacher, the hour has arrived! Are you ready? Can you refine the Elixir of Immortality? The Emperor of Great Yan asked with concern.

Empty Void Daoist, in a dignified manner, replied, Immeasurable Longevity! Your Majesty, this humble one is prepared. However, the Elixir of Immortality is a divine elixir that challenges the heavens and earth. Whether it can be successfully refined, this humble one cannot guarantee, but I will do my utmost.

The Emperor of Great Yan nodded understandingly, Imperial Teacher, we understand! Throughout history, there has indeed been no precedent for successful elixir-making. Imperial Teacher, please give it a try, and if it does not succeed, I will not hold you accountable.

Empty Void Daoist secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Its good that he wont be held accountable!

He had now abandoned the idea of running away and was determined to follow through with the request to refine the Elixir of Immortality.

He knew he would definitely need some post-production, but to protect his own life, he had to play along.

He wanted to employ a stratagem of feigning distress.

What does that mean?

It means that during the alchemical process, he would exhaust himself, appear fatigued, and act drained, ultimately coughing up some blood at the endbasically, he would put on a show of working extremely hard and giving it his all.

This way, if the elixir of immortality couldnt be produced, it wouldnt be a matter of incompetence but rather a matter of capability. If Im working this hard, you cant blame me, right?

Of course, the elixir wouldnt actually grant immortality, but it would have to possess some other effects, such as prolonging life, enhancing beauty, nurturing the liver, or healing illnesses, to present to the Emperor. This way, he could smoothly deceive everyone.

A glimmer of hope.

However, this scene appeared incredibly profound and mysterious to the onlookers, as if it concealed some kind of secret. Once again, they couldnt help but nod in admiration.

At this moment, the unscrupulous Taoists face turned red, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood onto the alchemical furnace. Emperor Great Yan was shocked, Imperial Teacher, what is happening? Why did you suddenly cough up blood?

Your Majesty, this is a normal procedure! the unscrupulous Taoists young disciple respectfully explained, The elixir of immortality is an immortal medicine that should not exist in the mortal world. Successfully refining it is extremely difficult! Thats why my master is using his own essence blood as a catalyst to increase the chances of success.

I see, the Imperial Teacher has sacrificed too much! Emperor Great Yan said with concern, After this is accomplished, I will definitely reward him!

Next, the unscrupulous Taoist continued to spit out several mouthfuls of blood in succession, staining the alchemical furnace. This scene left the onlookers shaking their heads in sympathy.

This blood-spitting is just like having diarrhea!

The Imperial Teacher has sacrificed too much for refining the elixir of immortality. After its accomplished, we must treat him well!

The unscrupulous Taoist secretly observed everyones reactions and couldnt help but smile inwardly.

Are you feeling sorry for me? Its good that you are!

Look at how much effort Ive put into alchemy, even spitting out so much blood. If it doesnt succeed in the end, dont blame me!

Im quite clever to come up with such a good excuse!

Seeing that its already getting late, Ill continue the performance for half an hour more and then call it a day! With this in mind, the unscrupulous Taoist put even more effort into his performance.

So, he once again spat out a mouthful of blood onto the alchemical furnace. At this moment, a thick dark cloud floated down from the sky.

Lin Beifan waited within the cloud, watching the unscrupulous Taoists enthusiastic performance with a sly smile. Its time to add some seasoning to this!

Under Lin Beifans manipulation, a strong wind blew, whipping up sand and stones, causing the heavens and earth to change color.

Everyone was shocked.

Why did such a strong wind suddenly blow?

Such a strong wind!

This seems like an abnormal storm.

Whats going on?

Emperor Great Yan looked worried, This is a critical moment for refining the elixir of immortality. If a sudden storm disrupts it, what will we do? Will it affect the Imperial Teachers alchemy?

No one could give a definite answer. While the unscrupulous Taoist continued to perform enthusiastically, Lin Beifan secretly whispered, Clouds, come!

The dark clouds in the sky gathered even faster. What was initially a small cloud quickly condensed into a massive one, covering the entire capital, giving the impression that a devastating storm was imminent. Everyone was once again astonished.

Is it going to rain?

Why is the weather changing so unpredictably?

This is strange!

Emperor Great Yan was deeply concerned, This is a crucial moment for refining the elixir of immortality, and this sudden wind and rain, how will we cope? Could it affect the Imperial Teachers alchemy?

Everyone could not determine what was happening. Meanwhile, Lin Beifan, stationed in the sky, rubbed his hands with excitement and said, Its time to demonstrate some real skills!