But soon he composed himself, actually bowing deeply to Chu Ning.

"Senior Brother Chu, I have been impolite before, please forgive me.

I heard you have created an intermediate upper grade pill formula on your own, and I truly admire you."

As he said this, Yuan Rongzhang’s face showed a complex expression of envy and admiration.

When he first heard the news brought back by Yuan Zhuo, he was so shocked he almost bit his tongue.

Then, Yuan Rongzhang finally understood Chu Ning’s alchemy technique.

Initially hesitant, he went straight to find him.

Seeing Yuan Rongzhang, although Chu Ning was initially a bit troubled, the sincere words caught him by surprise.

For a moment, he forgot to respond.

Seeing this, Yuan Rongzhang’s expression remained unchanged, seemingly indifferent to Chu Ning’s reaction.

It was then Chu Ning replied:

"I didn’t expect Junior Brother to hear the news so quickly. The alchemy technique for the Earth Store Soul Spirit Pill has already been handed over to Elder Ling.

You should be able to see it soon in the Alchemy Pavilion."

"I didn’t come for this pill," Yuan Rongzhang shook his head and said:

"I have yet to fully comprehend the Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill, and I can’t refine the intermediate upper grade Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill yet.

I’ll refrain from learning this pill for now."

As he said this, Yuan Rongzhang paused slightly and bowed again to Chu Ning:

"I came here because there are several points in the fire control technique of the Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill that I don’t understand.

I’ve tried many times and haven’t been able to refine the intermediate upper grade elixir, so I’m here to ask for your guidance."

Chu Ning was even more surprised upon hearing this.

About to invite Yuan Rongzhang into his cave mansion, Yuan Rongzhang spoke again:

"I want to publicly refine the Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill and would like Senior Brother to watch and guide me, if you don’t mind?"

Hearing this, Chu Ning looked at Yuan Rongzhang more closely.

If Yuan Rongzhang had merely asked Chu Ning for private guidance in alchemy,

Chu Ning would have been a bit surprised, but thought Yuan Rongzhang appreciated his alchemy skill and had some flexibility in his plans.

However, Yuan Rongzhang was suggesting a public refinement with Chu Ning offering guidance.

This was harder than publicly apologizing to Chu Ning.

It was akin to admitting to everyone that his previous actions against Chu Ning were wrong, and he was thoroughly convinced by Chu Ning.

This made Chu Ning view this proud Jiuhua Sect prodigy somewhat differently.

After some thought, Chu Ning decided not to refuse and agreed to go to the Alchemy Pavilion with him.

Yuan Rongzhang quickly reached the Alchemy Pavilion on the way.

By the time Chu Ning and Yuan Rongzhang arrived at the Alchemy Pavilion, many alchemists and disciples were already there.

Though not as many as when Chu Ning last refined pills,

there were still over a hundred people, including several stewards.

Everyone was curiously watching Chu Ning and Yuan Rongzhang, particularly amazed by the latter.

Doubt lingered in the air.

Everyone was well aware of Yuan Rongzhang’s prior provocations towards Chu Ning.

Yet now, Yuan Rongzhang was inviting Chu Ning to publicly guide him in alchemy.

Many people found it hard to believe.

While doubts persisted, Yuan Rongzhang spoke:

"Senior Brother Chu’s alchemy skills are profound. Despite researching the fire control technique of the Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill for months, I haven’t fully understood it.

Today, I’m refining pills publicly here, asking Senior Brother Chu for guidance for everyone to see."

After speaking, Yuan Rongzhang gestured for Chu Ning to lead the way, and the two walked to the alchemy platform together.

"Good!!"

Suddenly, someone shouted.

"Excellent!!!"

Immediately, the whole venue was filled with cheers.

From afar, Ling Cang watched with a pleased smile.

Muttering softly:

"To teach is to enlighten; the young can be taught!"

He then vanished, without witnessing what happened next at the venue.

Meanwhile, on the stage, Chu Ning began observing Yuan Rongzhang’s alchemy.

"There’s a slight problem with the spell at this moment; the magical power is being infused a bit too quickly..."

Whenever Yuan Rongzhang made a mistake, Chu Ning pointed it out directly.

His comments were heard by the alchemists below the stage.

Although Yuan Rongzhang failed to refine an intermediate upper grade elixir on the first attempt,

he gained a lot.

Yuan Rongzhang took almost half an hour to assimilate, before starting another batch.

After refining three batches, Chu Ning had pointed out most of the issues in his alchemy process.

Chu Ning then refined a batch of intermediate upper grade Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill right in front of Yuan Rongzhang.

Yuan Rongzhang observed closely, and after refining two more batches,

he, with some foundation, finally succeeded in refining a batch of intermediate upper grade Jiuhua Essence Condensing Pill.

Though only two pills formed, he was overjoyed.

Holding the Jade Bottle containing the intermediate upper grade elixir, Yuan Rongzhang bowed deeply to Chu Ning in front of everyone.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother!"

Instantly, many alchemists and disciples below the stage stood up and followed suit, bowing as well.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother (Uncle)!"

Even though some couldn’t immediately grasp Chu Ning’s guidance, many were deeply moved.

Chu Ning returned the bow graciously, then started to step down from the platform.

At that moment, a figure flashed, and Su Yuqing appeared with a smiling face.

"Senior Brother won’t play favorites, will you?"

Once started, there was no stopping.

In the following days, Chu Ning was almost always on the platform, guiding the Jiuhua Sect’s Alchemy Pavilion stewards and alchemists.

His Primordial Pill Spirit Body talent gave him exceptionally strong insight into alchemy, even if there were many pills he hadn’t encountered before.

After observing the refining method, he could grasp it in general.

After guiding all the Foundation Establishment Alchemists in the Alchemy Pavilion and refining a few more pills himself,

Chu Ning concluded the unexpected guidance session to a chorus of "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother (Uncle)!"

His prestige in the Alchemy Pavilion rose to unparalleled heights!