Listening to Ye Cangtian's inquiry, Yao Bao'er nodded repeatedly, excitedly took out a bottle of pills, and stuffed it into Ye Cangtian's hand.
"Boss, I've successfully refined the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir!"
"This is all thanks to those ancient texts you provided. With the experience and insights from them, plus the refining techniques, I was able to succeed..."
Yao Bao'er shared excitedly.
In fact, after studying the ancient texts, she realized how foolish her previous actions were.
Refining the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir was far more complicated than she had initially thought; it wasn't just about analyzing the ingredients, but also involved refining techniques, proportions, and so on.
Ye Cangtian looked at Yao Bao'er's excited expression and couldn't help but smile.
He then opened the porcelain bottle, poured out the pills, and wanted to see Yao Bao'er's first masterpiece.
Uh...
The next moment, Ye Cangtian froze, his gaze then fell on Yao Bao'er, and he said, "Why are the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs you refined different from the ones I obtained..."
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian took out a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and compared it with the pills Yao Bao'er had refined.
There was no comparison, no harm.
The Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir obtained from the Lord of Darkness was integrated, radiant, and had clearly visible pill patterns.
The pills refined by Yao Bao'er, however, appeared much duller, with scattered and blurry pill patterns.
In comparison, Yao Bao'er's refined pills looked like crude medicinal balls.
"Boss, don't mind the details!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian's comparison, Yao Bao'er's face turned red, and she said with a stiff neck.
She knew her refined pills were a different league from the ones Ye Cangtian had brought back, but she felt that succeeding on her first attempt was already quite good.
Moreover, her refined pills possessed the effects of the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, albeit with a lower potency.
However, these issues would surely be improved as her techniques became more proficient in the future.
Listening to Yao Bao'er, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly, patted her shoulder, and said, "Regardless, congratulations. You are likely the first modern person to successfully refine the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir.
Keep it up, there are other pills waiting for you to research!
But be careful, don't rush. I'm looking forward to the day you become a Grandmaster Alchemist!"
Hearing Ye Cangtian's encouragement, Yao Bao'er nodded heavily and said, "Boss, don't worry, I will definitely become a Grandmaster Alchemist in the future, and I promise.
What others have, you will have, and what others don't have, you will also have!"
"Good, I'll be looking forward to it."
Ye Cangtian nodded with a smile and then said, "By the way, can the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs you refined be mass-produced?"
Although Yao Bao'er's refined pills had some imperfections and lower potency compared to the normal ones, Ye Cangtian was still interested.
Firstly, these pills could serve as healing medicine; even with lower potency, they were far superior to the Great Returning Elixir.
Secondly, these pills could also be used to enhance the strength of those at the Profound level or even lower-ranked individuals, so he wouldn't consider it a waste.
If this idea could truly be realized, the combat power of the Hidden Organization would definitely increase significantly.
Upon hearing this, Yao Bao'er's eyes darted around.
She pondered for a long time and then said, "Boss, what you're saying is theoretically feasible, and I can share my alchemical insights. However, within the Hidden Organization, there are currently no promising alchemists..."
Yao Bao'er stated that alchemy required a certain level of talent.
For example, control over heat, the blending of various herbs, and refining techniques.
These might seem easy to learn, but they were actually very difficult to perform. If not handled properly, there was a high risk of explosion...
Furthermore, whether refining the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir or other pills, rare herbs were needed.
And while the Hidden Organization had some stock of these precious herbs, they were not abundant.
Even with what Ye Cangtian brought back, it wouldn't be enough for Yao Bao'er to train another apprentice, let alone mass-produce them.
Sigh!
Hearing Yao Bao'er's words, Ye Cangtian felt a touch of disappointment, but the reality was as it was, and he could only think of a solution later.
However, no matter what, the pills refined by Yao Bao'er, regardless of quantity or quality, would still be of great help to the Hidden Organization.
With this thought, Ye Cangtian's expression turned serious, and he said, "Bao'er, for the pills you refine, regardless of their nature, declare them as failures to the outside world. Only tell Sister Mingyue the truth."
"The rising tree will be destroyed by the wind."
After all, everyone knew the potent effects of the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, and they were eager to obtain it.
If Yao Bao'er revealed the matter of refining the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, many factions would likely target her.
Either they would claim Yao Bao'er as their own, and with the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, it would be impossible not to become powerful.
Or, if they felt they had no hope of capturing Yao Bao'er, they would try to kill her.
After all, no one would allow other factions to become stronger; the saying goes, "What I cannot have, you shall not have either."
Therefore, secrecy was essential.
Listening to Ye Cangtian's instructions, Yao Bao'er fell silent for a moment, then nodded, and her expression immediately turned pitiful.
"Boss, I haven't had snacks in a long time. Shouldn't you reward me a little..."
"Alright."
Ye Cangtian smiled helplessly upon hearing this and agreed, then turned and left the villa.
Since Yao Bao'er had refined the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and her future contributions were immeasurable, she deserved a good reward.
Thus, Ye Cangtian began to frantically buy snacks throughout the streets and alleys of Dragon City.
However, when Ye Cangtian returned to the villa, his brows were tightly furrowed.
He had already sensed several presences in the corners of the villa.
Ye Cangtian ignored them, acting as if nothing was amiss, and walked directly into the villa.
Dealing with these uninvited guests wouldn't be difficult; the key was that he was now worried about Yao Bao'er's safety.
"Boss, you're finally back!"
As soon as he opened the door, Yao Bao'er greeted him, extending her small hand to ask Ye Cangtian for snacks.
Seeing that Yao Bao'er was unharmed, Ye Cangtian quietly breathed a sigh of relief and directly tossed the Qiankun bag filled with snacks into Yao Bao'er's hands.
Then he said, "Bao'er, there are uninvited guests. Stay here and be good. I'll go deal with them. Be careful."
Upon hearing this, Yao Bao'er nodded heavily and waved her hand, saying, "Go ahead, go ahead, I'll support you spiritually from here!"
Yao Bao'er had great confidence in Ye Cangtian, believing that if he made a move, everything would be fine.
In a broader sense, if Ye Cangtian couldn't handle it, even if she intervened, it wouldn't change the outcome, so she had no intention of participating.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian opened the door and stepped out.
As he walked down the steps, he suddenly noticed figures appearing in various corners.
They were no longer hiding in the shadows but had all emerged into the villa.
There were a total of ten people, all dressed in black, their eyes radiating icy gazes.
Seeing these people, a hint of disdain appeared on Ye Cangtian's face. The auras emanating from these black-clothed individuals were indeed not weak, but that was only in comparison to outsiders.
They were merely at the peak Profound level, with two who had one foot in the Earthly level, temporarily considered quasi-Earthly realm powerhouses.
Such a ten-person team, with good coordination, could indeed be capable of killing an early Earthly realm expert.
But the problem was, they were not enough in front of him.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian slowly spoke, "Since you've come, you are guests. As the host here, I should express my welcome. However, before that, I'd still like to know your identities."
Silence! A deathly silence!
The ten people in front of him were like mutes; they made no sound, only staring at Ye Cangtian with cold, emotionless eyes.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but frown and say, "Alright, it's fine if you don't answer me, but you should have a brain, right? Do you think this lineup can kill me? Isn't that too childish?"
"What if you add me!"
Just as Ye Cangtian's voice fell, a cold voice slowly echoed.
Then, another shadowy figure appeared. The difference was that he was masked, and wore a conical hat, meaning no part of him was exposed except for his eyes.
As this person appeared, the ten black-clothed individuals all moved aside, clearing the center stage for him.