Chapter 653: Chapter 450: Exposed—Who Doesn’t Know What’s Good for Them? Pill Formula Fusion

"That’s right, I’ve never seen such beautiful Pill Patterns! May I ask, Alchemist Lin, what kind of Flame did you use in your Alchemy? To be able to refine such exquisite Pill Patterns!"

"Exactly! These Pill Patterns are incredibly clear, just like blooming lotuses—truly a rare sight!"

"You must have used an extraordinary Flame, otherwise it would be impossible to create Pill Patterns this stunning!"

"Alchemist Lin, you wouldn’t mind showing everyone what kind of Flame you used, would you?"

All the surrounding Alchemists immediately focused their attention on Lin Chang’sheng, making him feel a bit awkward.

If he revealed it, Xiao Chen would definitely realize at a glance that the Nine Lotus Sacred Fire had been stolen by him just a few days ago.

If he didn’t demonstrate it, it would surely kill everyone’s enthusiasm.

"Everyone really overestimates me. The Flame I used is just the most ordinary kind; it’s only because I employed the Fire Control Technique handed down from my master that I could achieve this!"

Lin Chang’sheng deflected with a casual explanation.

But everyone knew Lin Chang’sheng was just making excuses. How could ordinary Flames possibly refine such beautiful Pill Patterns?

"May I ask, Alchemist Lin, who is your master? To nurture an Alchemy genius like you, surely his reputation resounds throughout the Immortal Realm, doesn’t it?"

Xiao Chen, still unwilling to give up, pressed on.

"He passed away many years ago."

Lin Chang’sheng continued to dodge the question.

Seeing that he wouldn’t get any more answers, Xiao Chen had no choice but to give up.

He didn’t believe Lin Chang’sheng could hide the truth forever. Sooner or later, he’d catch him slipping up.

Soon after, the other Alchemists stopped asking questions and instead focused all their attention on admiring the Primordial Golden Pills.

Middle Grade Holy Pills were quite rare; every time a Holy Pill appeared, it would leave all the Alchemists awestruck.

Of the two Primordial Golden Pills that were finally formed, one belonged to Lin Chang’sheng, and the other to the Divine Pill Pavilion.

"Watson, go inform Pavilion Master! With such an extraordinary pill, we can use it at an auction—it will definitely bring much fame to our Divine Pill Pavilion!"

The white-haired, white-bearded elder called out.

The visitor with white hair and beard was named Hua Xu Daoist, at the Early Stage of Tribulation Crossing.

He was Chief Steward of the Divine Pill Pavilion, and under him served Xiao Chen, the burly man Gao Zhan, and the thin man Jiang Feng.

Of course, above Chief Steward Hua Xu Daoist was the Pavilion Master himself—a Peak Tribulation Crossing powerhouse.

When it came to Alchemy, he was also the most accomplished among them all.

At his prime, the Pavilion Master had refined Upper Grade Holy Pills, shocking the entire Immortal Realm.

An Upper Grade Holy Pill—that’s practically a pill on the level of a Divine Pill.

It’s no exaggeration to say that using a single Upper Grade Holy Pill could create a peerless powerhouse.

"Yes, sir!"

The disciple called Watson responded instantly to the Chief Steward’s words, then turned and left.

"No need for that!"

But just as the disciple had taken only a few steps, a middle-aged man’s voice rang out.

The crowd quickly cleared a path.

At the end of the path, a middle-aged man with a big belly strode in, exuding the aura of a dragon and tiger.

This was none other than Zhu Wenhuan, Pavilion Master of the Divine Pill Pavilion Main Hall.

Zhu Wenhuan approached the white-haired elder, took the Primordial Golden Pill, and examined it carefully. A flash of disbelief crossed his eyes.

A pill of this quality was indeed rare.

By rights, with this standard of pill, the yield shouldn’t have been just two pills.

The only possible explanation was that the rest had been pocketed by Lin Chang’sheng.

A cold glint flashed across Zhu Wenhuan’s eyes, then he gazed at Lin Chang’sheng.

"Did you make this pill?"

Zhu Wenhuan asked, knowing the answer already.

"I did,"

Lin Chang’sheng replied directly.

"Come with me."

With those words, Zhu Wenhuan turned and left at once.

Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t sure what was going on, but he followed anyway.

"If the Pavilion Master is seeking Lin Chang’sheng in private, something big is definitely up!"

"Of course! I recall the Pavilion Master has a great-granddaughter who just turned eighteen and is still unmarried—maybe he’s planning to set up a marriage for Lin Chang’sheng!"

"No way! The Pavilion Master is famously eccentric, and his great-granddaughter is even harder to deal with! Most people couldn’t handle her!"

"That’s just because you’re nobody. With Lin Chang’sheng’s talent, he’s absolutely worthy of the Pavilion Master’s great-granddaughter!"

After Lin Chang’sheng left with Zhu Wenhuan, everyone inside started gossiping amongst themselves.

Once Lin Chang’sheng reached Zhu Wenhuan’s private chamber, Zhu Wenhuan waved a hand, closing the door tight. Then he activated an Array, isolating the room completely.

No matter what happened inside, nobody outside would hear a sound.

"Hand over the rest of the pills."

Zhu Wenhuan sat firmly on the grand golden chair before him, fixing his stare on Lin Chang’sheng as he spoke in a low voice.

Pulling a trick over everyone else might have worked for Lin Chang’sheng, but it wouldn’t fool Zhu Wenhuan that easily.

"Isn’t it customary for the Divine Pill Pavilion and the Honored Guest Elder to split the pills evenly? One for you, one for me. Are you saying you want my share too?"

Lin Chang’sheng questioned.

"You have more than one pill in your possession, don’t you?"

Zhu Wenhuan said, enunciating each word.

Hearing this, Lin Chang’sheng realized the Pavilion Master could already tell he had refined more than just two. If he fell out with the Pavilion Master now, it would be impossible to get Alchemy Materials from the Pavilion in the future.

Now was definitely not the time to cross the Divine Pill Pavilion.

"The Pavilion Master has a keen eye! In total, I ended up with six pills. Here, you can have these two as well!"

Lin Chang’sheng tossed over two more Primordial Golden Pills to Zhu Wenhuan.

Zhu Wenhuan waved his hand and collected both pills instantly.

His expression was as calm as still water on the surface,

but inside, he was already in turmoil.

He’d originally estimated Lin Chang’sheng’s pill yield rate was maybe around forty percent at best,

but who would’ve thought it reached sixty percent? How terrifying was this level of Alchemy?

In that case, even refining Upper Grade Holy Pills, Lin Chang’sheng would probably maintain a ten or twenty percent success rate!