Chapter 171: Xun Er: Even if I am mocked, I still want to go congratulate him!

High above in the distant sky, the raging energy storm finally dissipated slowly after continuing for more than ten minutes.

As the storm dispersed, the collapsed space gradually repaired itself, and warm sunlight once again poured down from the horizon, shining upon the mountaintop.

Following the dissipation of the storm, gazes turned instantly toward the sky.

There, a young figure stood in the air; the terrifying energy storm from before had actually failed to harm him in the slightest.

"Daddy is so amazing!"

Xiao Xianle looked at the figure in the sky who was the focus of everyone's attention and clapped her hands happily.

Seeing her sister Xiao Xianle so happy, Wushuang also laughed along with her, his chubby little face truly endearing.

"Wushuang, your daddy just refined a Nine-Rank Precious Pill, let's go congratulate him!"

"Mother, what is a Nine-Rank Precious Pill? Is it tasty?"

"Of course it's tasty, but you can't eat it yet, it will give you a tummy ache!"

Cai'er and Xiao Yixian revealed joyful expressions, and after exchanging a few words, they flew toward the mountaintop together while holding the children.

Xun Er watched this heartwarming scene, feeling incomparable loneliness in her heart; she also wanted to go up and congratulate him, but in what capacity should she go?

"No, if I cannot even take this step, how will I ever have the chance to reconcile with Brother Gu Fei in the future..."

After struggling internally for a moment, Xun Er finally gathered her courage and walked forward.

Even though she knew full well that if she went, she would likely be ignored and become an object of ridicule.

"So this is the power of the Black Demon Lightning..."

In the sky, Gu Fei sensed the dissipating storm, his tense body slowly relaxing. He clenched his fist slightly, and a numb sensation spread from it.

The overbearing power of the Black Demon Lightning had also somewhat exceeded his expectations.

If not for his formidable physique, comparable to the bodies of some Ninth Rank Magical Beast, even the residual lightning that had been intercepted several times by his Battle Technique would have severely wounded him.

If a few more bolts had come, with his current strength, he would have had no choice but to flee.

After all, he did not possess the ability to directly devour lightning; just now, he had only managed to refine it with difficulty by using his Exotic Fire, relying on his physical toughness.

If Gu Fei's Exotic Fire could possess the devouring power like the Void Swallowing Flame, he could have attempted a trip to the Void Lightning Pool.

There, there were countless Black Demon Lightning, comparable to the Leichi passed down by the Lei Clan.

"Still want to run?"

Below, in the pill cauldron, the lid was blown off, and a stream of light darted toward the distance.

Seeing this, Gu Fei flashed, appearing before the stream of light like a ghost, and reached out to grab it.

"Roar!"

Facing Gu Fei's grab, the stream of light expanded rapidly, turning into a ferocious giant beast of immense size in the blink of an eye.

The giant beast formed from the Pill brought forth a sharp whistling wind with its massive claws and slapped toward Gu Fei.

"Bang!"

Fist and palm collided, and the ferocious giant beast let out a miserable howl, flying backward.

Seeing the giant beast flying backward, Gu Fei smiled and pursued it again.

Seeing Gu Fei chasing again, a strong light erupted from within the giant beast's body.

Its body shrank rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a human figure.

As the light dissipated, Gu Fei was momentarily stunned, because there, another "Gu Fei" stood in the sky.

"Interesting, so this is a Nine-Rank Precious Pill, it can actually transform into a human shape."

Seeing the opponent transform into his own appearance, Gu Fei could not help but shake his head with a smile. "Roar!"

The Nine-Rank Precious Pill that had transformed into the appearance of "Gu Fei" clearly did not understand human speech.

Therefore, it could only continue to emit some unintelligible roars toward Gu Fei.

"Ninth Grade Medicinal Pills are so magical!"

"It can actually transform into a human shape, hasn't it become a spirit?"

This turn of events in the sky also attracted many curious gazes.

A Nine-Rank Precious Pill was extremely rare to see, even for the members of the Gu Clan present, so when they saw that this pill could actually transform into a human shape, they all felt quite amazed.

"Eh, Mother, why are there two... in the sky?"

"Wushuang, that one is fake!"

Little Wushuang looked at the Nine-Rank Precious Pill that had transformed into Gu Fei's appearance in the sky and spoke in surprise.

However, before he could finish his sentence, Cai'er reached out and covered his mouth; if she let the little guy finish his words, it might let that Nine-Rank Precious Pill take advantage of him.

In the sky, Gu Fei did not entangle himself with that Nine-Rank Precious Pill for too long.

He seized an opportunity, grabbed it with his palm to seal it, and then flew up rapidly, tapping his finger on the latter's forehead.

Attacked, the Nine-Rank Precious Pill's body trembled rapidly, and then it shrank quickly, turning into a round, emerald-green pill about the size of a dragon's eye.

The Pill hovered above Gu Fei's palm.

Layers of pill mist permeated from within this round pill, rippling around it, looking exceptionally magical.

"Gu Fei, congratulations, congratulations!"

"To be able to refine a Nine-Rank Precious Pill at such a young age, in the future, your great name will surely spread throughout the continent's alchemy world..."

After Gu Fei put away the pill, a Gu Clan Elder appeared here and offered his congratulations.

Following him, several others appeared to congratulate Gu Fei.

Without exception, these people were all Gu Clan Elders who had reached the Dou Sheng realm.

Previously, Gu Fei might have only been valued for his status as a heaven-gifted genius.

But now, with the alchemy strength of a Master Alchemist of Nine-Rank Precious Pills, he already possessed the powerful capital to make these Dou Sheng powerhouses treat him with respect.

Because, even for a Saint-level powerhouse.

There are times when they need to beg Gu Fei, this Master Alchemist.

If Gu Fei were to become a Mysterious Pill Grandmaster, everyone in the clan, except for Gu Yuan and Gu Lie, would likely scramble to curry favor with him.

"Elders, this junior was merely lucky!" Facing the congratulations of the crowd, Gu Fei appeared humble and not the least bit arrogant.

"Husband, congratulations to you!"

"Big Brother Gu Fei, you are so amazing. Next time, could you refine a Nine-Rank Precious Pill for me to eat... Don't worry, I will provide the medicinal herbs myself; I won't let you suffer a loss!"

Following that, Cai'er, Xiao Yixian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and the others also came over to offer their congratulations.

"Brother Gu Fei, Xun Er also congratulates you on your alchemy skills reaching a new level!"

Amidst the crowd, a crisp voice rang out, and upon hearing that sound, many people shifted their gazes toward the speaker.

The person speaking was none other than Xun Er, Gu Fei's ex-wife.

Her appearance here undoubtedly made the atmosphere somewhat awkward.

Everyone in the Ancient Clan knew that after Gu Fei and Xun Er married, they never consummated the marriage.

Moreover, it is said that during the marriage, Xun Er paid special attention to and took care of another man, which was what eventually led to the two of them divorcing.

(End of this chapter)