The moment the aroma emerged, Elder Hu Tong's spirit jolted.
This was the scent, absolutely marvelous...
Elder Hu Tong's face turned somewhat flushed, as if already intoxicated by the fragrance.
Jiang Li beside him was also dizzily drawn in by the scent.
Was this Thousand Year Drunkenness so fragrant?
No wonder it was sold at such a high price.
Following that, Elder Hu Tong carefully took a sip.
"Wonderful!!!!"
The instant the fermented liquor entered his mouth, Elder Hu Tong couldn't help but let out a long roar.
His voice almost spread throughout the entire Thousand Luo Peak.
Jiang Li's eardrums buzzed.
On Thousand Luo Peak.
The other disciples who were preparing to spectate were all dumbfounded.
Even the disciples guarding the cave mansion were momentarily stunned.
Elder Hu was saying wonderful?
Could it be that the disciple had completed this ridiculous task?
This was impossible. How many core disciples, and even direct disciples, had returned in defeat? And this inner disciple actually completed it...
"I'm numb... Elder Hu isn't scolding anymore, my youth is over..."
"I already took off my pants, and you're telling me this..."
"Boring, so boring, Elder Hu isn't scolding, it's truly boring..."
"Elder Hu, if you've been kidnapped by that disciple, just give a signal, I'll come rescue you..."
"Is it because that disciple is handsome? Why could he succeed and I couldn't, I'm not convinced..."
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Many disciples on Thousand Luo Peak were discussing.
Quite a few had failed the mission before and came to spectate. They were extremely indignant. Why could Jiang Li complete it, but they couldn't?
Was Elder Hu Tong really playing favorites...
And even more were just here for the show...
But these people had one thing in common: they were extremely curious about Jiang Li.
Why was it that with the same Thousand Year Drunkenness, he was so unique, able to gain Elder Hu's approval.
Jiang Li naturally wasn't aware of the discussions outside, and was simply waiting in the cave mansion.
Before long, Elder Hu Tong began to feel a little tipsy.
Jiang Li's heart startled. This Thousand Year Drunkenness was too potent! It could get an elder of the Divine Sea Realm Ninth Heaven to this state.
"Elder Hu, has my task been completed?" Jiang Li then asked.
Although he really wanted to mooch off spiritual energy here, if Elder Hu Tong truly got drunk, and turned on him...
Hiss... just thinking about it was a bit terrifying...
Elder Hu patted Jiang Li's shoulder, "Young man, not bad, you've completed it very well. You're truly a talent..."
Jiang Li's mouth twitched slightly. Was he praising me? It didn't feel quite right.
Just as Jiang Li was about to say something more, the Demonic Flame True Fire within his body suddenly erupted uncontrollably, bursting out from his body.
"You have good fortune, this is..." Elder Hu Tong rubbed his eyes, looking at Jiang Li with surprise.
A strange fire... this is a strange fire...
The moment the strange fire left his body, Jiang Li felt a chill.
It's over. This elder isn't going to try and snatch my strange fire, is he?
Strange fires were incredibly precious, especially to alchemists, they were rare treasures that greatly aided in alchemy.
Seeming to sense Jiang Li's nervousness, Hu Tong then snorted coldly, "Young man, don't worry, it's just a wisp of strange fire!"
After speaking, Elder Hu suddenly produced a purple flame emanating a powerful aura from his hand.
Purple Flame True Fire!!!
This Elder Hu actually possessed a strange fire as well...
Since Elder Hu had a strange fire, there was no need to worry. A person could only possess one strange fire. If they wanted to switch to another, they would have to strip away their existing strange fire, a process that was extremely perilous, and a slight mistake could result in being reduced to ashes.
Therefore, unless there were special circumstances, most people would not casually switch strange fires.
However, Jiang Li, having cultivated the [Melting Fire Scripture], had no such worries. Theoretically, he could fuse multiple strange fires simultaneously.
After knowing that Elder Hu wouldn't have any ill intentions towards him, Jiang Li breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
After all, this was an expert of the Divine Sea Ninth Heaven. If he truly wanted to kill him, it would be no different from crushing an ant.
Elder Hu Tong directly held Wang Hao's Demonic Flame True Fire in his hand, "Not bad, not bad. The power of your Demonic Flame True Fire is actually on par with my Purple Flame True Fire..."
After playing with it for a while, Elder Hu returned the strange fire to Jiang Li.
"Elder Hu, how did you discover my strange fire? Isn't it said that strange fires cannot be detected unless they are used?" Jiang Li asked after the strange fire returned to his body.
After practicing the [Melting Fire Scripture], Jiang Li had researched information about strange fires.
Elder Hu smiled and said, "I am an alchemist, and I possess a strange fire myself. My sensitivity to flames is extremely keen, so naturally, it cannot be hidden from me. However, you don't need to worry. Unless you encounter an alchemy grandmaster like me who possesses a strange fire, no one will discover it when you conceal it!"
After Elder Hu finished speaking, Jiang Li's heart settled down.
Alchemy grandmasters with strange fires were not easily encountered.
"Take this alchemy manual and study it yourself. It would be a waste to have a strange fire and not practice alchemy!" Elder Hu took out an ancient secret manual from the nearby bookshelf and handed it directly to Jiang Li.
[Tai Qing Pill Scripture]: The supreme alchemy art of the Tai Qing Holy Land, containing various alchemy techniques, it is the essence of the Tai Qing Holy Land's alchemy.
Jiang Li looked at the ancient secret manual in his hand, his eyes widening. The alchemy art of the Tai Qing Holy Land.
"Elder Hu, this..." Jiang Li looked at Elder Hu Tong with hesitation.
The Tai Qing Holy Land was a colossal power in the Central Continent, renowned throughout the entire Desolate Ancient Continent.
This Elder Hu giving out the supreme alchemy art of the Tai Qing Holy Land must have a very complicated past.
Elder Hu's life script also mentioned that due to some special reasons, he came to serve as an elder in the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
"Just take it if I tell you to. It's just an alchemy manual. Are you afraid that someone from the Tai Qing Holy Land will come after you, a little kid..." Elder Hu then frowned.
Knowledge should not be easily passed on, let alone the supreme alchemy art of the Tai Qing Holy Land. If the Tai Qing Holy Land found out that I possessed their supreme alchemy art, it might not lead to good things.
Afraid of what? If Elder Hu isn't afraid, why should I be?
If the Tai Qing Holy Land dares to cause trouble, I'll just flip their holy land upside down... Jiang Li thought to himself.
Following that, Jiang Li took a deep breath and put away the alchemy manual.
Seeing Jiang Li put away the alchemy manual, Elder Hu was extremely satisfied, and even stated that if Jiang Li had any questions, he could come and ask him at any time.
After saying that, Elder Hu then let Jiang Li leave.
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