Chapter 172: Chapter 172: You’re Still Not Trying Hard Enough
"What? The Su Family can refine this elixir?"
"Isn’t the Su Family only home to two Fifth Grade Alchemists? How could they possibly refine a Sixth Grade Pill?"
"This is an elixir that enhances Soul Power, even a Seventh Grade Alchemist might not be able to refine it. How could the Su Family manage it?"
Su Xiangyang’s words instantly stirred up a commotion.
Everyone in the Imperial City was familiar with the Su Family’s capabilities.
They absolutely didn’t believe that the Su Family’s Fifth Grade Alchemists could refine such a powerful Sixth Grade Pill.
Even though they were not alchemists, they could guess that enhancing Soul Power with a Sixth Grade Pill would be extremely challenging to refine.
Ordinary Sixth Grade Alchemists likely couldn’t manage it.
Let alone Fifth Grade Alchemists.
"The Su Family refining it?" Xiao Hanfeng slightly furrowed his old eyebrows, speculating in his heart: "This is probably refined by the Medicine God Hall; such a powerful elixir can only be refined by the Medicine God Hall in the Cultivation Realm."
Xiao Hanfeng naturally did not believe that the Su Family’s Fifth Grade Alchemists could refine a Sixth Grade Pill.
After all, an elixir to enhance Soul Power has never been heard of being successfully refined by any alchemist in the Cultivation Realm.
Except for elixirs left by ancient predecessors, nowadays no one can refine an elixir that enhances Soul Power.
But Xiao Hanfeng didn’t know that the Profound Soul Bodhi Pill he just took was indeed refined by the Su Family’s alchemist.
Only under the guidance of Gu Chenfeng could it be successfully refined.
Seeing the shock and confusion on everyone’s faces, Su Xiangyang joyfully smiled and said, "The Su Family can indeed refine the Profound Soul Bodhi Pill, but the refinement is extremely difficult."
A Fifth Grade Alchemist hurriedly asked, "Patriarch Su, how will the Profound Soul Bodhi Pill be sold?"
Alchemists and Artifact Refiners all looked expectantly at Su Xiangyang.
Su Xiangyang lightly smiled and said, "The Profound Soul Bodhi Pill is not for sale."
"Not for sale?" The many Alchemists and Artifact Refiners were instantly disappointed.
"Such a powerful Sixth Grade Pill cannot be bought with gold coins and crystal stones."
"What are you thinking? Have you heard of this treasure in the Cultivation Realm? This treasure cannot be exchanged without precious treasures."
"When the Patriarch Su says not for sale, it means even precious treasures cannot trade for it; don’t you understand Su Family’s meaning?"
Cultivators of the Imperial City discussed among themselves.
Since Su Xiangyang said not for sale, he naturally wouldn’t accept trades for treasures.
The purpose of Su Xiangyang’s actions is to strengthen the Su Family.
The Su Family now has a Late Stage of Crossing Tribulation expert backing them, not afraid of being targeted by major powers.
Besides, this Late Stage of Crossing Tribulation expert has quite an impressive background.
Additionally, there is the Artifact Refining Pavilion; Su Xiangyang used one pill to help Xiao Hanfeng breakthrough to the Seventh Grade Realm; this favor Xiao Hanfeng would not forget.
With a late-stage Crossing Tribulation expert and the Artifact Refining Pavilion, who would dare move against the Su Family?
Su Xiangyang then laughed, "The Su Family welcomes cooperation with powerful alchemists and artifact refiner, as well as powerhouses; Profound Soul Bodhi Pill will be plentiful."
Upon hearing this, the alchemists and artifact refiners who were initially disappointed were suddenly filled with hope.
"I see hope for breaking through to the Sixth Grade Realm!"
"By all means, I must obtain the Profound Soul Bodhi Pill; even joining the Su Family is no problem."
"The Profound Soul Bodhi Pill could help Xiao head breakthrough to the Seventh Grade Realm; it surely can help me break through to the Sixth Grade Realm."
Alchemists and artifact refiners were extremely excited, as if they could see themselves breaking through to the Sixth Grade Realm.
A black-robed elder Fifth Grade Alchemist was the first to speak, "Patriarch Su, I am willing to cooperate with the Su Family."
"Seeing Xiao head smoothly break through to the Seventh Grade Realm shows the pill indeed has strong efficacy; I also hope to cooperate with the Su Family," said an elder Sixth Grade Alchemist.
Another man excitedly shouted, "Patriarch Su, I am also willing to cooperate with the Su Family; I am a Fifth Grade Artifact Refiner!"
"Count me in! Patriarch Su! I’m a Fifth Grade Alchemist!"
"..."
Alchemists and Artifact Refiners were vying to cooperate with the Su Family.
Since the Su Family wants cooperation, as alchemists and artifact refiners, they all have a chance.
Especially the Fifth Grade Alchemists, they dream of advancing to the Sixth Grade Realm.
Once they reach the Sixth Grade Realm, their status will undergo drastic changes, as any major power will fight over them.
Now that the Su Family can refine a Sixth Grade Pill to enhance Soul Power, this is undoubtedly the safest method for them to break through to the Sixth Grade Realm.
Watching the alchemists and artifact refiners scramble to cooperate with the Su Family, Su Xiangyang’s pale face revealed a radiant smile.
Su Xiangyang happily said, "The Su Family has just undergone a major battle and needs some time to recover; if you are inclined to cooperate with the Su Family, please come to the Su Family in half a month."
In that half a month’s time, the news would have spread throughout the Cultivation Realm.
By then, surely more powerful alchemists and artifact refiners will visit.
With those words,
Su Xiangyang descended to the Su Family Mansion.
Xiao Hanfeng also flashed over.
Su Xiangyang immediately turned to Gu Chenfeng, his expression filled with excitement and joy, clasped his fists and gratefully said, "Thanks to Feng Shao for your help, thanks to the three of you; if it weren’t for Feng Shao’s assistance, the Su Family wouldn’t have gotten through this disaster."
Xiao Hanfeng lightly smiled and said, "I didn’t expect Feng Shao to be at the Su Family; if it weren’t for Hei Xuan informing me, I’d still be busy refining artifacts."
Without Gu Chenfeng, the Su Family would have surely been annihilated in their battle with Shenxiao Pavilion.
"Patriarch Su, there is no need for courtesy," Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly and said, "This matter was instigated by me; Donghuang War’s target was me, but Su Shisan got involved as a result."
"Although Shenxiao Pavilion has been defeated and the three major families would dare not stir trouble again, once news spreads, it’s inevitable someone might target the Su Family; by then, we rely on your help, Xiao head."
Xiao Hanfeng politely smiled and said, "Rest assured, Feng Shao, the Artifact Refining Pavilion certainly won’t stand idly by when it comes to Su Family matters."
"Alright," Gu Chenfeng spread his hands and smiled, "Since the matter has been resolved, I should return; otherwise, my master won’t go easy on me."
Su Shisan immediately asked, "Feng Shao, are you returning to Ancient Divine Sect already?"
"Yes," Gu Chenfeng lightly smiled, "The Su Family will be busy next; you should stay and help, or focus on cultivation; your strength is indeed too weak."
Su Shisan gave a helpless smile and said, "Feng Shao, how can my talent compare to yours? I am not unwilling to work hard, but my Spirit Root is only Upper Grade, and my cultivation speeds too slowly."
"Spirit Roots aren’t absolute," Gu Chenfeng smiled, "The Su Family has deep resources; if you desired, you could have broken through to the Golden Core Stage long ago, so it’s evident you’re not working hard enough."
"Not working hard enough?" Su Shisan was stunned, then gritted his teeth, "Alright! Tomorrow I will go into closed-door cultivation, striving to soon break through to the Golden Core Stage."
"Patriarch Su, Xiao head, farewell," Gu Chenfeng clasped his fists and smiled, then waved his hand, and a magnificent and imposing Black Spirit Ship appeared out of thin air over the Su Family.
Gu Chenfeng and Yao Qinghe flew onto the Spirit Ship, then swiftly headed toward Ancient Divine Sect.
Watching the imposing Spirit Ship fly away, Su Shisan smiled slightly and said, "Feng Shao, you probably aren’t just a simple disciple of the Ancient Divine Sect."
"Oh? My son has grown smarter," Su Xiangyang happily smiled.