Except for the people from the Fiend Realm, everyone here knows the reputation of Liam Liang. His pills are said to revive even those who died from rage—though that's just exaggerated talk. Still, his true pill-refining skills are top-notch.
That's why many major clans, and even rulers of the three great star systems, often seek him out to refine pills for them.
His fame has only grown bigger and bigger.
So when everyone heard his name, they all looked shocked—except for Steward Fenn, who had invited him and already knew his identity.
"Hidden Dragon Elixir? No one has really succeeded in refining it? But he clearly shows the symptoms." The steward asked suspiciously.
"Alright, I'm not fully sure about some things either. I'll help you spread the word—see if any old pillmasters in the alchemy world have actually managed to refine this pill. I'll let you know if I hear anything." Liam Liang said after a moment's hesitation.
"Thank you for your trouble," the steward replied.
Then Liam Liang hurriedly left, as if he'd stumbled upon something big.
After the Saint Hand of Alchemy left, the steward said to everyone, "I'll stay in touch with him about the pill. As for you all, wait for my orders."
"Yes," Miles Fenn and the others replied.
"And since you're our honored guests, we'll help rescue your friend too," Steward Fenn said to the young man with a smile.
The young man nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."
So the people from the Fiend Realm were arranged to stay in the Fenn Family estate.
So the people from the Fiend Realm were arranged to stay at the Fenn Family estate.
As for Second Young Master Fenn (Gavin Fenn) and the others, they also stayed at the Fenn Family estate, each waiting in their temporary manor for the latest developments.
Liam Liang returned all the way to his residence on Sacred Mountain. After pacing back and forth several times, he finally sent out the message.
On a certain planet, an old beggar was wandering the streets, acting crazy as usual, when suddenly his Transmission Stone received a message.
Curious, he checked it—and was stunned by what he saw.
"Hidden Dragon Elixir? Isn't that the pill that kid refined? Did he really succeed?" The old beggar muttered in disbelief.
Meanwhile, the vicious man tracking the old beggar also received the news. He was even more shocked, and immediately flashed over to the pharmacy where Evan Yang had originally bought the pill formula.
The old beggar knew exactly what he was up to—he must be trying to track down Evan Yang.
"There's no way to avoid fame now." At this moment, the old beggar felt both happy and anxious.
He was glad Evan Yang had succeeded, but worried that this news would definitely be spread by that guy, putting Evan in even greater danger.
But for now, all he could do was try to find out Evan Yang's whereabouts sooner, so he could warn him about certain people.
Unfortunately, he had no way to contact Evan Yang, which left the old beggar extremely frustrated.
The moment the man known as Senior Cole entered the shop, he grabbed the manager. "Speak! Who bought the Hidden Dragon Elixir formula?"
The manager was just minding his own business when suddenly a powerful cultivator seized him. Terrified, he stammered, "I—I’ll tell you."
Then he sent Evan Yang's portrait to the man.
The man received the portrait and immediately spread the news.
Sure enough, not long after, the old beggar received word: the pill was connected to the person in the portrait, and that person was none other than Evan Yang.
The Fenn Family members were shocked when they received Liam Liang's message, realizing Evan Yang really did use Hidden Dragon Elixir. This meant capturing Evan would be extremely difficult—after all, he had the Hidden Dragon Elixir.
Steward Fenn didn't want Evan Yang to keep dodging them with pills. He had to find a way to track Evan down.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Second Young Master Fenn (Gavin Fenn) spoke up, "Maybe there's a way to draw him out."
"He once asked me about the Tyrant Seal Art, and specifically about its side effects. I think he really wants to know how to remove those side effects," Second Young Master Fenn recalled his conversation with Evan Yang that night.
"Is it about the Yale-clan girl whose cultivation was suppressed by the Tyrant Seal Art?" Reed Kong asked.
"The Fenn Family has already made it public—if you're willing to go to their estate and apologize, they'll help her remove the side effects," Reed Kong relayed the news to Evan Yang.
"Just happened a little while ago," Reed Kong replied.
"Looks like they've decided I'm only at the Fenn estate to save someone. Damn it, and they want me to apologize too." Evan Yang snorted coldly, his voice tinged with anger.
"Don't get worked up yet, and don't go charging into the Fenn estate on impulse. That won't do you any good," Reed Kong cautioned.
"But it's her life on the line," Evan said helplessly, his frustration clear.
"I know how you feel right now, but even if you go, it won't change anything. At best, she'll be allowed to stay in the Fenn Family, but you'll definitely be killed by them. And there's the Ninefold Palace—they've also received the news. Even if the Fenns don't kill you, they'll want your life," Reed Kong analyzed.
"These people..." Evan muttered under his breath, resentment simmering in his chest.
"Honestly, when I heard you'd fallen into Dead Lake in Hundred-Change Valley, I was worried sick. I only relaxed when you made it out alive," Reed Kong said.
"Thank you for worrying about me, Senior Reed," Evan said, his expression troubled. The guilt gnawed at him, making him feel as if he'd brought disaster upon Elena.
"What's with you? So her lifespan got shortened—is that really worth all this worry?" Reed Kong chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.
Evan was confused by Reed Kong's attitude. "Senior Reed, what do you mean by that?"
"I'm saying, since the side effects can't be lifted for now, you can help her extend her lifespan. Isn't that good enough?" Reed Kong smiled.
"Extending lifespan by a few decades means little for mortals, but for us cultivators, what's the point of just a few decades or even centuries?" Evan sighed.
"You're thinking about it wrong. I'm telling you to look for a certain pill," Reed Kong said.
"A pill? What kind of pill?" Evan asked, skeptical.
"The Ten-Thousand-Year Lifespan Pill—it's an Immortal-grade pill. One person can take up to five, so that's up to fifty thousand years of life. That's way better than just a few thousand years left," Reed Kong smiled.
"The Ten-Thousand-Year Lifespan Pill—it's an Immortal-grade pill. One person can take up to five, so that's up to fifty thousand years of life. That's way better than just a few thousand years left," Reed Kong smiled.
"Ten-Thousand-Year Lifespan Pill? There's really a pill like that? Where can I find it?" Evan asked, overjoyed—he felt like he'd finally grabbed a life-saving straw.
With fifty thousand years, he could cultivate to unimaginable heights. By then, dealing with the Fenn Family would be a simple matter.
"The formula is in the Genius Pavilion, but it costs a huge amount of contribution points," Reed Kong said.
"Even if the cost is low, it's useless. I can't go back openly right now," Evan said helplessly.
"There's a way," Reed Kong suddenly looked at Evan.
"What way?" Evan was desperate for the pill formula—even if no one else could refine it, he'd try himself.
"Return to the Genius Pavilion," Reed Kong said.
"The Genius Pavilion? If I go back openly, the Pavilion people will definitely catch me and hand me over to the Ninefold Palace," Evan said, knowing full well that not everyone in the Pavilion wanted him back—especially the Qiao Family, whose member he'd humiliated before.