Chapter 85 – Little Squirrel’s Gift
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The news about the Quelling Evil Pill spread like wildfire, and the Great Elder became the top figure in the alchemy world overnight.

However, what caught even more attention was Chu Xinghe.

Previously, when Chu Xinghe was captured by the Demonic Shadow Sect, the Grand Sky Sect almost caused chaos across the land by issuing the Grand Sky Token for him alone.

At that time, many people secretly thought the Grand Sky Sect had gone mad.

No matter how outstanding Chu Xinghe was, was it really worth such a fuss?

But when this news broke, those people could only sigh inwardly, no wonder the Grand Sky Sect went all out.

If it were their own disciple, they might be even more excited than the Grand Sky Sect.

Creating a brand-new divine pill was already an extraordinary feat, but for a disciple to selflessly give such a historic opportunity to his master, it was a tale to be remembered.

Chu Xinghe gave up the naming rights of the Quelling Evil Pill, but once the story spread, anyone mentioning the pill couldn't help but recount Chu Xinghe's tale of pure filial piety.

Of course, the Quelling Evil Pill has also caused headaches for countless people these days.

The explosion of the ancestor wasn't limited to just the Demonic Shadow Sect.

After the news of the Quelling Evil Pill spread, many big shots in the alchemy world began researching, hoping to deduce the pill formula using the Zhao family's collected herbs.

For a time, the price of potent herbs skyrocketed.

In the past, when you went to a chamber of commerce to buy herbs, if there were one or two potent herbs, you'd whisper quietly when no one was around.

But now, if you visit those chambers, all the buyers are openly asking for potent herbs, each more potent than the last.

Some alchemy big shots who managed to gather these potent herbs eventually succeeded in creating their own versions of the "Quelling Evil Pill."

The next step, of course, was to find someone to test it.

The result? The coffin shop's business was second only to the herbal firms these days.

In just a few days, the rampant experimentation with the Quelling Evil Pill led to catastrophic losses.

Even though everyone knew their version of the Quelling Evil Pill might be incorrect, wasn't the power a bit too overwhelming?

In the past, when people tried to deduce and test pills, even if they failed, they wouldn't explode on the spot.

After countless failed experiments, everyone had to reluctantly accept that the Medicine Saint's inheritance was indeed beyond comprehension, and the Quelling Evil Pill's formula was truly elusive.

At Moon Lake, the Zhao family.

Although the Zhao family had been mostly demolished by Old Man Zhao, the remaining houses were still enough to live in.

These past two days, Chu Xinghe listened to the various news outside with a sense of embarrassment.

The alchemy world is full of daring people.

How could you dare to experiment with the Quelling Evil Pill like that?

Even I, who know the formula, wouldn't dare to refine it a second time, let alone let anyone consume it lightly.

Because I still can't figure out whether the formula itself undergoes a transformation after completion, or if it becomes a divine pill that then transforms and mutates.

So, the Quelling Evil Pill is indeed potent, and its effects are undeniable, but how exactly to refine it, Chu Xinghe wouldn't dare to elaborate.

While Chu Xinghe was sighing, someone from the Zhao family brought news.

"Great-grandfather Xinghe, the ancestor has awakened."

Hearing the news, Chu Xinghe immediately headed to Old Man Zhao.

Upon entering, he saw the Great Elder already there, sitting by Old Man Zhao's bedside, half-supporting him while feeding him a pill.

"Xinghe, come quickly to pay respects to Old Zhao," the Great Elder urged upon seeing Chu Xinghe enter.

"Xinghe greets Old Man Zhao."

"Xinghe, good child, truly a good child. I must thank you for saving my life this time," Old Man Zhao said, though he had just woken up.

The Great Elder had already recounted every detail of the past few days to him, over and over again.

Though Old Man Zhao felt a bit sour from the Great Elder's bragging, he was genuinely pleased with Chu Xinghe.

He had heard about Chu Xinghe from the Great Elder's messages before, and he was curious about what kind of disciple could make the usually proud Great Elder spend ninety percent of a letter praising him.

Now Old Zhao understood. If he had such an outstanding disciple, he would write a letter to the Great Elder, with everything except the opening greeting and closing signature praising Chu Xinghe.

Moreover, what Old Zhao admired most about Chu Xinghe was not just his abilities, but his character, which was truly remarkable.

To give up an opportunity to be remembered through the ages without hesitation and hand it to the Great Elder.

Looking at his own children, who were always afraid of losing out, this was the difference in their realms!

They say taking a loss is a blessing, but how many can willingly take a loss like this child Xinghe?

Old Man Zhao had awakened, and although his cultivation level would take some time to recover, the Great Elder had left all the pills he might need for the next six months. With these pills, Old Man Zhao would have no problem returning to his peak, and he might even surpass it due to the disappearance of the evil fire.

The Zhao family finally held the banquet they had prepared for days.

A rejuvenated Old Man Zhao and the Great Elder sat at the head, with Chu Xinghe beside them, even ahead of Zhao Yuanzhen, the head of the family.

But Zhao Yuanzhen didn't mind at all; on the contrary, he was extremely satisfied with Junior Brother Xinghe.

In the Zhao family, nothing was more important than saving Old Man Zhao.

Old Man Zhao first thanked Wu Qun, the Palace Master of the Heavenly Medicine Palace. Although he didn't accomplish anything this time, his prompt arrival was a favor that couldn't be ignored.

As for the Great Elder, Old Man Zhao said, "That old thing coming to save me is only natural, isn't it?"

This remark brought smiles to everyone's faces, as the Great Elder and Old Man Zhao were truly close friends.

No formalities were needed; saving each other was a given, and if the other needed help in the future, they would go through fire and water without hesitation.

Finally, Old Man Zhao spent a long time thanking Chu Xinghe, with much of it being praise, making the Great Elder watch Old Man Zhao warily, as if afraid he had other intentions for his disciple.

The banquet was a joyous occasion for both host and guests.

Even the Great Elder, who usually disliked alcohol, had a flushed face under Old Man Zhao's persuasion, but everyone knew he was genuinely happy.

Chu Xinghe didn't drink much, not because the wine wasn't good, but because he was afraid of talking nonsense like last time if he drank too much.

After the banquet, Palace Master Wu Qun, Little Squirrel, and Chen Xuewang came to bid farewell.

"Stay another night before leaving!" Old Man Zhao tried to persuade them.

"No, the year-end festival is approaching, and the Heavenly Medicine Palace not only has to prepare for the festival but also for the recruitment of disciples after the festival. We won't stay."

Despite Old Man Zhao's efforts to persuade them, Palace Master Wu Qun chose to leave.

Before leaving, Little Squirrel found Chu Xinghe.

"Senior Brother Xinghe, I specially selected this herb for you. Doesn't it look like the character 'Chu'? I'm giving it to you as a keepsake, so you'll think of me when you see it..." Little Squirrel said tearfully.

But Chu Xinghe looked at the herb in his hand, given as a memento, and fell into deep thought.

Has anyone ever seen potent herbs given as keepsakes...

Is this really a keepsake? It seems like there's more to your words!

And who in their right mind would use potent herbs as mementos?

How unlucky!

Chen Xuewang stood silently by, but he didn't mind his junior sister's actions this time.

Hmph! Junior Sister... you don't deserve Chu Xinghe at all, give up!

Only Senior Brother I am your ultimate destination. As long as I lick fast enough, I can outrun your longing for Chu Xinghe!

The people from the Heavenly Medicine Palace bid farewell and left.

The Great Elder and Old Man Zhao, with their arms around each other's shoulders, shouted about having a heart-to-heart talk and not being disturbed tonight!

Chu Xinghe returned to his room to rest.

After a good night's sleep, when Chu Xinghe opened his door the next day, he was greeted by a world covered in silver.

The cold of the night had frozen the surface of Moon Lake, and the first snow in Jiangbei had arrived as expected, covering the entire region in a layer of snow.

The children of the Zhao family played and frolicked in the snow, and seeing the red lanterns hanging high, Chu Xinghe realized that the year-end festival was approaching.

And upon calculating, it seemed he had been in the Grand Sky Sect for almost a year.

But thinking about everything that happened this year, Chu Xinghe felt teary-eyed, thinking this year-end festival wouldn't be easy.

Old Man Zhao personally accompanied the Great Elder and Chu Xinghe for breakfast, and after the meal, the Great Elder didn't linger.

"Old Zhao, take good care of yourself. I'll come to see you next year when I have time."

"Leaving so soon?" Old Man Zhao was a bit reluctant.

"Look at the time, the year-end festival is almost here, and there's a pile of things waiting for me to handle in the sect. Take care of yourself."

This time, Old Man Zhao didn't insist on them staying, as the year-end festival was approaching, and the Zhao family had a lot to deal with, starting with rebuilding the half-demolished Zhao family.

After breakfast, the Great Elder and Chu Xinghe prepared to leave.

All the Zhao family members, young and old, came to see them off, loading Chu Xinghe with gifts and specialties, filling two Space Rings to the brim.

But why was one of the Space Rings filled entirely with potent herbs?

Wasn't it agreed that no gifts would be exchanged this year? Only potent herbs as gifts?

But thinking about it, the Zhao family might not have much else, but they definitely had the most potent herbs in the world. It's said that the Zhao family single-handedly raised the price of potent herbs to a new level, and many high-class brothels have reportedly seen a decline in business these days.

After becoming the number one family for potent herbs, the Zhao family almost became the number one enemy of high-class brothels.

The Great Elder quickly set up the teleportation array, and with a flash of light, the two were transported away from the Zhao family.

When the light settled again, they had arrived at the Grand Sky Mountain Range, where the Grand Sky Sect was located.

With the year-end festival approaching, the Grand Sky Mountain Range was also covered in snow, turning into a winter wonderland.

But looking at the snowy world around him, Chu Xinghe was full of questions.

"Ahem, the Great Elder uses alchemy as his path, so occasional deviations in the teleportation array are quite reasonable..."

"Smack..." Chu Xinghe received a slap on the back of his head.

"Nonsense! This is the location of Grand Sky City. After the year-end festival, the sect will recruit the next batch of disciples. As the Great Elder, shouldn't I come to take a look?"

"Of course... absolutely should... So, should we take a stroll around Grand Sky City now?"

"Stroll my foot, you've ruined my mood! Back to Spirit Crane Palace!"

Chu Xinghe: "???"

The Great Elder wrapped Chu Xinghe in spiritual energy and shattered the void, heading towards Spirit Crane Palace. Glancing at Chu Xinghe beside him and seeing he wasn't dwelling on the teleportation array incident, the Great Elder finally breathed a sigh of relief.

How embarrassing... How did it go wrong twice?

The key was that this little rascal almost caught on!

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