chapter 4 true spirit===

Loud slap echoed through the entire Pill Treasure cockloft, causing Arboreus Lei's eyes to narrow and his mouth to gape open. Others were also confused. Verdantius Liu dared to harm someone publicly, right in front of the Pill Treasure cockloft's staff. It felt like the heavens had been pierced. "Ah..." A man in a purple robe let out a sharp scream, disheveled and with just a slap, a few of his teeth were knocked out. Although it was not a serious injury, he stood up, emitting a sharp scream that resonated through the beams, spitting out blood mixed with a few broken teeth. "You little beast, I'll kill you." Approaching, a ruler in hand gleaming brightly, aiming to eliminate Verdantius Liu. "Say one more word, and I'll kill you immediately." Mysteriously disappearing on the spot, Verdantius Liu appeared in front of the man in the purple robe. His large hand reached out, grabbing the man's neck. He had concealed his true strength earlier, not wanting any trouble. Eager for death, Verdantius Liu wouldn't mind granting that wish. It was just a small Pill Treasure cockloft. As long as he restored his meridians, combined with The God Swallow formula of Tai Huang, it wouldn't take long to break through the innate Realm. Then, he could employ some Emperor-level techniques. Quiet! You could hear a pin drop! The entire Pill Treasure cockloft became terrifyingly silent. The person they considered worthless had suddenly become so powerful. Practicing an extremely strong pace, he could easily capture someone at the fifth level of the acquired realm. Arboreus Lei withdrew his gaze. Even he couldn't catch the traces of that mysterious pace. When did this waste become so powerful? "Young Master Liu, you've injured people in our Pill Treasure cockloft multiple times. Explain yourself, or don't blame me for being rude. Even if Master Xu comes, I can't guarantee your safety." Arboreus Lei's meaning was clear. If Verdantius Liu didn't give an explanation to the Pill Treasure cockloft today, he wouldn't be allowed to leave alive, not even considering the face of the Xu family. People from all directions recovered from their shock, looking fearful. The warriors who had mocked Verdantius Liu earlier hid behind the crowd, avoiding being held accountable. "Take this to your higher-ups and discuss it with me." Verdantius Liu lost patience, took out a prescription from his chest, and tossed it lightly in front of Arboreus Lei. This simple action drew cheers from many people. Receiving the paper, Arboreus Lei, who had managed the Pill Treasure cockloft for so many years, had broad knowledge. Verdantius Liu dared to harm people publicly; there must be a reason. Arboreus Lei didn't want to be too aggressive. He opened the paper. As his gaze fell on the prescription, his whole body shook. When he was young, he was also an alchemist. With limited talent, he couldn't advance much. Working at the Pill Treasure cockloft, he could only refine some low-grade first-level elixirs. At a glance, he could tell that this prescription was extraordinary. "What do you want to discuss?" Arboreus Lei's tone changed. Although the Pill Treasure cockloft sold elixirs, the variety was extremely limited. Most of the elixirs sold were first-level Peiyuan Pills, and the second-level Nourishing Heart Pills were only available for limited purchase each month. As for third-level elixirs, there were none. The grade mentioned on the prescription was between second and third levels. Once it appeared, it meant something significant, and Arboreus Lei was well aware of that. "Do you want to discuss it here?" Verdantius Liu frowned; he didn't like the noise. The hall was too loud. "Come with me." In front of everyone, Arboreus Lei invited Verdantius Liu for a private discussion in the inner hall. This scene shocked everyone. Shouldn't Arboreus Lei suppress Verdantius Liu instead of inviting him in? The sudden reversal caught everyone off guard. What information was on that piece of paper that made Arboreus Lei change his attitude instantly? Walking through the inner hall, luxuriously decorated, the Pill Treasure cockloft was rich. They entered a private room, not too large, around twenty square meters, adorned with luxury. Tables and chairs were neatly arranged, and fresh fruits were placed on the table. The hall exploded with discussion; everyone's faces were filled with disbelief. "What's going on? Why doesn't the Pill Treasure cockloft take action to kill him?" People were puzzled. The rules of the Pill Treasure cockloft prohibited fighting. Anyone causing trouble here would face ruthless suppression. Last year, someone caused trouble and was beaten to death right here. Today, Verdantius Liu not only caused trouble but also harmed others. Surprisingly, the Pill Treasure cockloft endured it and even invited him in for a discussion. It was incomprehensible. "Humph, even if he goes in, I bet he'll be carried out in a while." "..." Outside, various comments continued as more people gathered. No one left; instead, they sat down, waiting for the outcome. "Speak, what do you want to discuss?" Arboreus Lei's tone was low, the anger not yet subsided. Bringing Verdantius Liu in didn't mean the matter was forgiven. If he didn't receive a satisfactory explanation, Arboreus Lei would still take action against him. "Don't you suspect that what's written on that paper could be fake?" A sly smile appeared on Verdantius Liu's lips. Recognizing the extraordinary nature of the prescription proved that Arboreus Lei wasn't a fool. Having been in the Pill Treasure cockloft for so long, he had seen various prescriptions. If Arboreus Lei couldn't even discern this, he might as well go home. "If it's fake, you should know the consequences." A hint of sharpness flashed in Arboreus Lei's eyes. Deceiving the Pill Treasure cockloft, even if one was the son-in-law of the Xu family, wouldn't be tolerated. "You should have a second-tier alchemist in the Pill Treasure cockloft. Let him verify it, and then we can continue the discussion." Verdantius Liu sat quietly on the soft cushion, picked up fresh fruits from the table, took a bite, and let the juice splash. Being able to discuss business in a Pill Treasure cockloft private room meant he was a significant figure in Canglan City. Bringing in a son-in-law, especially one considered a waste, was undoubtedly a first. "Someone, go and invite Master Huo." Arboreus Lei ordered, and someone outside quickly acknowledged, leaving in a hurry. The room fell into momentary silence. Facing Arboreus Lei's imposing aura, Verdantius Liu remained calm, surprising Arboreus Lei. Any other person would have been frightened, but Verdantius Liu sat there casually, eating a fruit. As the door opened, everyone turned their attention. "Arboreus Lei, I am in the middle of refining elixirs. You brought me here, what's the matter? If you ruin my elixirs, I won't let you off easily." Master Huo, with white hair and sharp eyes, strode in, full of displeasure, swinging his sleeves. Alchemy masters were precious on the True Martial Arts continent. Martial practitioners relied on elixirs, and to be called an alchemist, one had to master fire attributes and possess a strong soul talent. Even the Pill Treasure cockloft's master had to be courteous when meeting Master Huo. "Master Huo, this young man presented a prescription to discuss with our Pill Treasure cockloft. Please verify whether this prescription is genuine or not. If it's fake..." Arboreus Lei made a sinister gesture, indicating that if the prescription was fake, he would personally kill Verdantius Liu. Picking up the prescription from the table, Master Huo initially didn't pay much attention. Common elixirs were all under the control of the Pill Treasure cockloft. Even if one got a prescription, without knowing the refining steps, it was useless. That's why Verdantius Liu dared to present the prescription confidently; even if Arboreus Lei remembered it, the prescription didn't contain the refining steps, only the formula. Taking the prescription in his hand, Master Huo, with an expressionless face, didn't care. On the way here, he had heard the discussions outside, and since entering, he had looked at Verdantius Liu with disdain. After a brief inspection, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. The prescription was exquisite, but whether it was genuine or fake remained unknown. "Master Huo, how is it?" Arboreus Lei asked urgently, eager to know the result. He had never seen this kind of elixir before. "Spirit Elixir, I've never heard of it before." Master Huo put down the prescription, tapped the table with his fingers, closed his eyes, and deduced some information from the medicinal ingredients. "The beginning of the world's spiritual energy, nourishing the seven orifices, the essence becomes an elixir." Suddenly, Verdantius Liu spoke, causing Master Huo to tremble all over. Opening his eyes abruptly, a gleam of excitement appeared. The words spoken by Verdantius Liu shook him, making him ecstatic. "True spirit!" Two words were uttered involuntarily.