Chapter 329
36 Thunder
Hearing the old man Niu Shan's exasperated voice, Yao Tai Feng and Zhou Sheng exchanged a glance and laughed in unison.
These days, she has used various delicacies and fine wines to exchange for valuable items from the old man in Niushan.
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this thatched hut; as the residence of a grandmaster of alchemy, array, and talisman crafting, many things inside hold hidden secrets.
A painting casually hanging on the wall contains a hidden array diagram; a tattered book under the corner of the table turns out to be a lost alchemical text; there's a wine cup that can never be filled; and talismans stuck to the window to block the draft...
She had to find a way to get some items for every meal, so much so that her thatched hut is now practically bare.
The more you eat, the poorer you become.
"Open the furnace immediately, kid, pay attention!"
The old man from Niushan shouted, then formed a hand seal and gently lifted the furnace top. The top of the furnace shook violently and then slowly opened.
Countless streams of hot air, mixed with the fragrance of medicine, burst forth, like clouds and smoke swirling around, radiating countless rays of light, creating an extremely mystical scene.
Zhou Sheng had already activated his discerning eye, scrutinizing every detail meticulously.
Several streaks of light, taking advantage of the cover of clouds and smoke, burst out of the alchemy furnace in an instant, about to transform into rainbows and disappear.
"Certainly!"
Zhou Sheng used his tongue to unleash a thunderous roar, employing his tongue-twister technique to freeze the rainbow lights, revealing that they were three round, golden pills.
This batch produced three Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixirs!
He immediately reached out to grab it, but the three golden pills also sensed the danger. The phantoms of dragons and tigers appeared around them, and they actually broke free from his immobilization spell amidst the roars of dragons and tigers.
However, at this moment, Yao Taifeng had already arrived in front of one of the golden pills with a jade bottle in her hand and quickly put it inside.
That jade bottle was a treasure specially made by the old man of Niushan. After the golden elixir went into it, it became silent.
In contrast, Zhou Sheng grabbed one in each hand, attempting to forcefully suppress the two golden pills with his powerful physique honed by his zombie cultivation technique.
But soon a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he realized that he had captured not pills, but two mischievous children.
It was incredibly strong and unruly, pulling him into the air and sending him crashing into rocks and giant trees.
If his body hadn't been so tough, his bones would probably have been shattered.
"receive!"
Zhou Sheng immediately took out the Purple Gold Gourd of the Celestial Master Zhong Kui and put the two golden pills into it before he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Looking out, one can see two golden beams rampaging through the gourd world, completely unaffected by the thunder and fire that could burn even the Ghost King to ashes.
However, despite their formidable strength, they were unable to break free from the seal of this treasure gourd.
Ever since he sang the song of Zhong Kui, the Purple Gold Gourd seemed to have recognized him as the reincarnation of Zhong Kui and obeyed his orders with exceptional devotion. Therefore, Zhou Sheng felt at ease placing the Golden Elixir inside to temper his malevolent nature.
“We agreed beforehand that no matter how many pills are made from this batch of golden pills, the old beggar will only take one. Girl, I’ll take the one you have.”
Old Man Niushan took the jade bottle, shook it gently, and smiled with satisfaction upon hearing the clear sound.
"Judging from its color and listening to its sound, it is of the highest quality, not bad."
"However, Old Beggar suggests you give one to the girl, because the effect is best when you take the first one, and the effect is halved when you take the second one."
Zhou Sheng nodded and said, "This junior understands."
Old Man Niu Shan smiled and nodded, saying, "You have a good character. You are willing to share such a precious treasure. It is worth it for that girl to have such good intentions towards you."
Even fathers and sons, masters and disciples, can turn against each other after the Seven-Turn Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir is formed.
Although the second pill has half the effect, it can still increase one's cultivation level considerably. Zhou Sheng's decision to refuse it shows his courage and his loyal and righteous character.
Boom!
Just then, thunderclouds suddenly filled the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared, turning the clear sky into night in an instant, and the dense thunderous energy made it hard for people to breathe.
Zhou Sheng thought it was Taoist priests from Longhu Mountain chasing after him, but when he looked up, he didn't see anyone.
"This is the Pill Tribulation. Golden cores of the seventh rank and above will all be subject to the Pill Lightning Tribulation. This tribulation is not for the Golden Core, but for the alchemist."
The old man from Niushan smiled as he looked at the thunderclouds filling the sky and sighed, "A Golden Core of this level should not exist in the mortal world. It is truly a heaven-defying thing. Therefore, anyone who dares to refine this pill will be struck by lightning." "Boy, now you understand how considerate I am that I only accept one Golden Core from you. This is a business that can cost you your head. Who would take the risk if they weren't a close relative or disciple?"
Hearing this, Zhou Sheng was deeply moved and silently remembered this kindness.
Half a dragon's inner core, though precious, could never possibly be used to create a seventh-stage golden elixir. It was Old Man Niushan who personally took out a large amount of precious medicinal herbs, as well as a tiger demon's inner core.
Coupled with his unparalleled alchemy skills, this led to his extraordinary success.
“Senior, your magical power has been greatly depleted since you started refining pills. I will help you block this tribulation lightning!”
Zhou Sheng stepped forward, his gaze resolute.
Although he knew that the other party possessed immortality and could manifest in countless forms, Zhou Sheng followed his heart and was unwilling to watch the other party be struck dead by heavenly lightning.
No matter how profound the supernatural power, the death of a clone will inevitably cause damage.
"Hehe, kid, you and your master are both kind-hearted with a cold exterior but a warm heart. But this tribulation of lightning has been waiting for me for a long time."
Zhou Sheng was taken aback.
The old man from Niushan revealed a knowing smile, then took out the iron box containing the Golden Crow Blood Copper.
Once opened, the sun cries out, and a wave of heat surges forth. The crimson copper block resembles a blazing sun, stinging the eyes.
"This copper is extremely strong and yang, and is indestructible. It can only be refined into shape by the power of heavenly thunder. The old beggar has been waiting for this thunder to forge the sword."
Boom!
No sooner had he finished speaking than a bolt of lightning, as thick as a chopstick, struck the floating Golden Crow Blood Copper.
The cry of the golden crow suddenly resounded, as if it had been startled.
"Not enough, not enough!"
The old man from Niushan pointed to the sky, his white hair flying, laughing and cursing.
"Damn it, put in some effort! With your skills, you wouldn't even be good enough to scrub someone's back in a public bathhouse!"
Boom!!!
Several more bolts of lightning struck, each one thicker and darker in color than the last, eventually even tinged with a hint of purple.
It was as if even the heavens were angered by that foul mouth, and the intensity of the lightning punishment skyrocketed.
However, all these lightning bolts were blocked by the Golden Crow Blood Copper above Old Man Niushan's head. Seeing that the copper block was already melting, he couldn't help but laugh loudly and continue to fan the flames and curse.
"Hehehe, I can't hit it, I just can't hit it, aren't you angry?"
That smug and arrogant attitude is enough to make anyone grit their teeth in anger.
The rolling thunderclouds overhead fell silent for a moment. Although they were just dark clouds, Zhou Sheng felt a human-like shock.
As if in astonishment, there were actually such reckless people in the world who dared to tease even the tribulation lightning.
After a brief silence came fury.
Boom!!!
Countless bolts of lightning struck down like a violent storm, disregarding any order or rules, as if they had encountered an irreconcilable enemy.
Jade Pivot Thunder, Immortal Capital Thunder, Arctic Thunder, Taiyi Thunder, Purple Mansion Thunder...
Old man Niu Shan's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but curse.
"Damn, all thirty-six lightning bolts have arrived?"
"Damn you, Heaven! You have no martial ethics! This is a tribulation of cinnabar lightning, not a tribulation of heavenly lightning!"
...(End of this chapter)