Shen Yuan Ring

"Dao Yi, you've been staring at that character 'Dan' like an old monk in deep meditation. Have you gained any insights after all this time? Have you grasped the unparalleled alchemy method?" Although Cheng Ke'er didn't hold out much hope, she still asked.

Ji Daoyi muttered to himself, "If I hadn't been lucky enough to directly enter that space to comprehend and observe, like others, even if I had some clues, they would have been completely wiped out by your slap just now!"

However, he did not reveal his thoughts, but simply shook his head and replied succinctly, "No!"

"It doesn't matter if you don't have it. There's still a long future ahead, and it won't grow legs and run away. Besides, even if you could understand it now, it would be difficult to grasp the profound truth."

Cheng Ke'er continued, "I heard my master say that to comprehend it, one must have the cultivation level of the Dao Realm. This is because the character 'Dan' was written by the first Palace Master using the power of rules. How can someone like us, with our Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, comprehend the Dao of Pills through the power of rules?"

"Most people don't know about this. Let me tell you, it's a secret! In the Pill Hall, only elders and above know about it."

Upon hearing this, Ji Daoyi was somewhat bewildered, because he had not only gained some understanding, but had also personally witnessed the process of the Pill Saint refining pills. It could be said that the Pill Saint was teaching him step by step.

However, Ji Daoyi would not boast about it, after all, he firmly believed that keeping a low profile was the way to conduct oneself in the world!

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's hurry into the city. I can't wait to see just how prosperous Zhongzhou really is!"

Upon hearing Ji Daoyi's words, Cheng Ke'er thought that he must be feeling very sad at the moment, and was just trying to cover up his embarrassment at not being able to understand.

At the same time, she also noticed that those self-important fellows were already following her like shadows. If she didn't go into the city now and ran into them, she would definitely be subjected to their cold words and sarcastic remarks.

So, she was extremely anxious and reached out to grab Ji Daoyi, trying to rush into the city to avoid Ye Fan and the others.

Just then, a hurried running sound came from afar, and Cheng Ke'er knew who it was without even looking.

"Oh my, let me see, isn't this the one who boasted that he could comprehend the first Palace Master's Dao of Alchemy? How come he's fleeing in such a sorry state!"

"I think he's just a big talker who swaggeres around!"

"Who can argue with that? As soon as he saw us coming, he couldn't wait to run away. He was clearly trying to avoid us, afraid that we would make fun of him."

Like a mother hen protecting her chicks, Cheng Ke'er stood resolutely in front of Ji Daoyi, shielding him firmly behind her.

"Dao Yi, ignore them, let's go!"

Cheng Ke'er frowned, said coquettishly to Ji Daoyi beside her, and then without hesitation reached out and grabbed his sleeve, turned around and strode towards the towering and magnificent city gate of Dancheng.

Her steps were light and quick, as if she wanted to get rid of the annoying people behind her as soon as possible.

However, who could have imagined that the guy named Du Xiaolong would be so shameless, showing no intention of letting them off the hook?

With a flash, he moved swiftly like a ghost, appearing in front of Cheng Ke'er and Ji Daoyi in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, he unceremoniously stretched out a thick, powerful arm, blocking their path.

Faced with this sudden obstruction, Cheng Ke'er was instantly enraged. Her eyebrows furrowed, her almond eyes widened, and she snapped, "What? Why are you blocking our way! A good dog doesn't block the road! Get out of my way!"

Her shrewish and unruly demeanor made people take notice.

Upon hearing this, Du Xiaolong's expression changed, and he felt a surge of resentment in his heart, but he couldn't show it on the spot.

He gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger, and said coldly, "You... Cheng Ke'er, you're still so unreasonable!"

"That's right. Besides, someone shamelessly claimed that he could comprehend the alchemy of the Saintly Alchemist. We just wanted to humbly learn from the genius Ji so that we could also bask in the glory of the Saintly Alchemist's alchemy!"

When Du Xiaolong saw that Ye Fan had also spoken up for him, his tone became even more forceful.

"Exactly, is it that he doesn't want to share with us, or does he look down on us people from the Central Plains Pill Hall? Or is he just putting on airs?"

"Xiaolong, in my opinion, he must have gained nothing, which is why he scurried away from us like a rat in the street, afraid that we would laugh at him!"

Faced with their teasing and mockery, Ji Dao remained expressionless, like an old monk in deep meditation, and did not utter a word in retaliation.

Even Dan Daozi, who was watching from the sidelines, originally thought that Ji Daoyi would retort angrily like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

But he never dreamed that Ji Daoyi would be so calm, as if Du Xiaolong and the others' words were just passing by.

After seeing Ji Daoyi's performance, he couldn't help but nod inwardly, "Not bad! This person is truly calm and composed. Given time, his future achievements will surely be limitless."

Dan Daozi then turned his gaze to Du Xiaolong and Ye Fan, shaking his head and sighing repeatedly.

"It seems that the Pill Hall needs a thorough overhaul. The younger generation is so frivolous and lacking in composure. When I return, I must speak to the Hall Master and ask him to properly mold the character of the younger generation!"

If Du Xiaolong and the others knew that their actions just now were seen by Dan Daozi as frivolous and unreliable!

They even conceived the idea of ​​reforming and training them, which left a bad impression on the elders.

"Compared to Ji Daoyi, they are worlds apart!"

"It's a pity that Ji Daoyi's talent is only average, slightly inferior. He has only barely reached the Danzong realm. It will probably take him several more years to reach the Danwang realm. I wonder what Yun Tian saw in him."

It's no wonder that Dan Daozi looked down on Ji Daoyi; he simply looked more mature than an eleven-year-old child, more like a young man approaching adulthood.

After all, in Zhongzhou, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, one is only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, and one's alchemy skills are only barely at the Danzong level.

Such talent might be considered genius in other places, but in Zhongzhou, in a sacred place like the Pill Palace, it can only be considered average.

"Ye Fan, Du Xiaolong, don't push your luck! Dao Yi may not have grasped the Dao yet, but he will definitely do so in the future. He has only just entered the Danzong realm. Given time, after a few years of accumulation, he will surely be stronger than all of you!"

Cheng Ke'er retorted again, her words sharp and cutting, like a sword piercing the heart.