“Let’s call it the Moon Slayer Sword.”
Terra Su was extremely fond of this longsword, not just because it was a first-grade Divine Weapon, but also because it seemed to share a subtle, almost imperceptible connection with his mind and spirit.
A connection between a weapon and its wielder was a rare phenomenon, unrelated to the weapon’s grade, purely dependent on fate.
“Young Friend Su, besides this first-grade Divine Weapon, I also have many alchemy materials and top-grade herbs here. Take a look and see if there’s anything you need. If I have it, you can take it.”
Grandmaster Huang added.
“No need, I’ve already chosen the Moon Slayer Sword. I don’t need any other compensation,” Terra Su politely declined.
But Grandmaster Huang insisted, “The reward stated on the mission notice was for crafting a ten-star Silver Star Elixir. Now that you’ve helped me craft a thirteen-star Silver Star Elixir, it’s only right to increase the reward. Young Friend Su, please don’t be modest with me.”
Seeing Grandmaster Huang’s firm attitude, Terra Su asked, “Then, does Grandmaster Huang have any extra materials for crafting the Silver Star Elixir?”
“You want to craft the Silver Star Elixir? As it happens, I do have an extra set of materials.”
Grandmaster Huang was very straightforward and immediately handed over a set of Silver Star Elixir materials to Terra Su.
In reality, although it was just a set of materials, its price was exceptionally high. Even for Grandmaster Huang, it was not something he could casually give away.
However, Grandmaster Huang decisively gifted the materials to Terra Su, which was enough to show how much he valued Terra Su.
“By the way, Young Friend Su, why haven’t I seen you in the Heavenly Elixir Hall before?”
It was only at this moment that Grandmaster Huang remembered to ask this question. Terra Su’s profound knowledge in the Elixir Path had greatly surprised him. A young man of such talent couldn’t possibly remain unknown in the Heavenly Elixir Hall. How had he never seen or heard of Terra Su before?
“I’m not an official member of the Heavenly Elixir Hall,” Terra Su answered truthfully.
“You’re not an official member of the Heavenly Elixir Hall?” Grandmaster Huang was astonished. “Then how did you come to be here?”
Just as Terra Su was about to answer, a slightly anxious voice came from outside the alchemy room, “Is the Grandmaster here? Has a young man come to see you?”
Soon after, the old man from the reception room hurried in.
His eyes scanned the room, and upon seeing Terra Su, his brows furrowed, and he scolded in a low voice, “I can’t believe you really came to disturb Grandmaster Huang. Apologize immediately! And come back with me for the membership review!”
“Membership review?”
Grandmaster Huang frowned and stopped the old man, “Explain clearly, what’s going on?”
“Please forgive me, Grandmaster Huang,” the old man quickly bowed. “This young man came to join the Heavenly Elixir Hall with a recommendation letter from Grandmaster Gong Liang. I suspected the letter was fake, so I went to verify it. Unexpectedly, he ran out of the reception room and disturbed your peace. This is my oversight. Please forgive me.”
Then, the old man scolded Terra Su again, “What are you standing there for? Come back with me for the membership review!”
“A recommendation letter from Grandmaster Gong Liang?”
Grandmaster Huang was extremely surprised. “So, is the recommendation letter genuine?”
“Yes, Grandmaster Huang, the recommendation letter appears to be genuine, written by Grandmaster Gong Liang himself,” the old man replied. “However, we don’t know how he obtained the recommendation letter, so he still needs to go through the membership review to join the Heavenly Elixir Hall.”
“Young Friend Su, so it was Grandmaster Gong Liang who recommended you to join the Heavenly Elixir Hall,” Grandmaster Huang finally understood, feeling a mix of emotions. “Grandmaster Gong Liang truly has a discerning eye to discover such a talent like you! Compared to him, I am far inferior.”
“Grandmaster Huang, this…”
The old man was stunned, his mind going blank, unable to comprehend the situation.
Grandmaster Huang turned back and harshly reprimanded, “What membership review? Can’t you see that Young Friend Su was recommended by Grandmaster Gong Liang? There’s no need for any review!”
“Get out, don’t waste my time here!”
The old man, scolded harshly, slunk out of the alchemy room.
However, he finally understood that Terra Su was indeed personally invited by Grandmaster Gong Liang to join the Heavenly Elixir Hall. Otherwise, why would Grandmaster Huang be so courteous and respectful towards him?
At this moment, the old man deeply regretted his earlier attitude. If he had realized earlier that Terra Su was so highly regarded by two grandmasters, he would never have treated him so dismissively.
But now it was too late for regrets. He wondered if it was still possible to curry favor with Terra Su.
Seeing how both grandmasters valued Terra Su, it seemed only a matter of time before he rose to prominence in the Heavenly Elixir Hall. When that time came, it would be too late to try to ingratiate himself.
…
With the Moon Slayer Sword and the Silver Star Elixir materials, Terra Su left the Heavenly Elixir Hall.
Terra Su had a good impression of Grandmaster Huang. In his mind, Grandmaster Mo of Clear River City, Grandmaster Gong Liang, and Grandmaster Huang of the Heavenly Elixir Hall were all of the same kind. They were passionate about the Elixir Path, willing to dedicate their lives to it, and eager to support the younger generation.
With such individuals around, Terra Su believed that the world of alchemy in Anyang County would surely flourish.
He walked along the path back to Anyang Academy, passing through a secluded alley.
Suddenly, Terra Su felt a chill in his heart, a strong sense of danger rising within him.
Having cultivated the Great Desolation Soul Refining Scripture, his soul power was exceptionally strong, and his ability to sense danger far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Swish!
A blinding flash of cold light shot through the air.
At the same time, Terra Su activated the Wolf Shadow Six Transformations, moving away from his previous position. However, the cold light was so fast that it still grazed his shoulder, leaving a deep cut.
At this moment, Terra Su’s eyes caught the source of the cold light—a black-clad, masked archer standing on a slanted rooftop, holding a bow and arrow.
It seemed the black-clad archer had taken the safest and most advantageous position.
But would things really go as he expected?
A smile appeared on Terra Su’s lips. Suddenly, his eyes turned red, his pupils becoming two crescent moons, shooting out two beams of light straight at the archer’s eyes.
Great Desolation Blood Moon!
As soon as the Great Desolation Blood Moon was activated, the black-clad archer’s face showed a trace of confusion, falling into a state of unconsciousness.
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