The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3793: The Deal! The Attitude!

Ye Chen's gaze fell upon the liquor in his cup, shimmering like liquid gold, a glint in his eyes. This potent brew, he recognized, was another phenomenal creation from the legendary Wine God Sect!

While it might not quite reach the exalted status of their Red Cloud Jade Brew, it was undeniably still a premier-class wine!

Without a second thought, he casually lifted the cup and downed the contents in one smooth motion.

Elder Shi observed this act with a faint smile gracing his lips, yet an undercurrent of palpable unease remained palpable in his bearing.

If any member of the Cang Gang were to witness Elder Shi's current demeanor, they would surely collapse from sheer shock, wouldn't they?

Ordinarily, Elder Shi exuded an aura of cold detachment. As a revered Alchemy Divine Lord and a formidable expert of the Qiankun Realm, he naturally commanded immense majesty. Even when conversing with the leader of the Cang Gang himself, Elder Shi maintained an unruffled composure. Yet, in Ye Chen's presence, he transformed, appearing almost like a young pupil meeting a revered teacher!

Ye Chen, too, felt a twinge of surprise; it seemed Elder Shi was genuinely a devotee to the profound Dao of Alchemy.

Wasting no more time, Ye Chen spoke, his voice direct, "You mentioned having questions for me. Why then do you stand idle? Speak your mind."

Ye Chen's tone was far from deferential. Within the Cang Gang, and indeed throughout the entire Dark Domain Netherworld, precious few dared address Elder Shi with such bluntness. Nevertheless, Elder Shi displayed not a hint of displeasure; instead, his expression radiated profound gratitude, as if he had been bestowed a great boon. Turning his gaze back to Ye Chen, he said, "Grandmaster, I implore you to first examine this jade scroll."

With that, Elder Shi extended his hand, presenting a slightly worn jade scroll to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen accepted it, unfurling the jade scroll to meticulously peruse its contents.

The scroll detailed the intricate refining method for a specific Archaic Illusory Reality Pill. To be frank, given Ye Chen's current mastery in alchemy, the method appeared somewhat abstruse, yet this posed no significant obstacle.

Initially, he had not intended to be the one to unravel Elder Shi's alchemy conundrum this time!

Then, who was meant to undertake this task?

Naturally, it was Xuan Han Yu!

With Xuan Han Yu's profound expertise in the Dao of Alchemy, addressing Elder Shi's inquiries would be a simple matter, wouldn't it?

A subtle, almost imperceptible smile touched the corners of Ye Chen's lips. He slowly placed the jade scroll aside and addressed Elder Shi, "Very well. You may now present your questions."

Elder Shi's excitement was so palpable that his hands trembled slightly. He quickly responded, "Grandmaster, I have attempted to refine this particular pill on numerous occasions, but each time, I falter at the final stage. A slight dissipation of medicinal power occurs just as the pill is about to coalesce. Here is a failed pill I produced. Would you be so kind as to examine it and identify my error?"

With that declaration, Elder Shi placed a fractured Dan Pill before Ye Chen.

Ye Chen took the pill, holding it delicately between his fingers. After a brief examination, he gently crumbled it. A moment later, he spoke with measured deliberation, "When you refined the Spirit Light Rhinoceros Horn, your flame was excessively intense. Furthermore, you introduced the Seven Emotions Colorless Flower prematurely, leading to a detrimental conflict between the medicinal properties of these two ingredients.

However, that is not the core of the issue. The primary flaw lies within your chosen technique. When condensing the pill, you should first employ the 'sinking,' 'transforming,' and 'condensing' principles, then finally utilize the 'flaming' technique to intensify the heat. This sequence represents the method most congruent with your inherent alchemy approach. Instead, you remained somewhat rigid, adhering strictly to the prescribed formula.

One must comprehend that every alchemist, even when producing the identical pill, may employ entirely divergent techniques. It mirrors how each individual carves their own unique path in the Dao of Alchemy."

Upon hearing these words, Elder Shi was initially taken aback, but swiftly, his expression shifted to one of profound dawning comprehension!

His gaze towards Ye Chen deepened with an ever-increasing measure of respect!

This counsel had truly illuminated his path!

He recognized that while Ye Chen's observations seemed deceptively simple, the ability to discern the precise technique best suited to an individual's unique style was an extraordinarily difficult feat!

Even Elder Shi himself had been unable to definitively ascertain the most suitable technique for his own approach, compelling him to simply follow established formulas. After all, adhering to proven methods was far preferable to haphazard experimentation, was it not?

The sheer number of possible combinations for alchemy techniques is astronomical; attempting them randomly would quickly deplete even the vast resources at the Cang Gang's disposal...

Initially harboring a degree of skepticism regarding Ye Chen's alchemical prowess, Elder Shi now harbored absolute conviction that Ye Chen was indeed an unparalleled Alchemy Grandmaster, supreme in the vast expanse of alchemical arts!

A broad smile spread across his face as Elder Shi nodded continuously towards Ye Chen, exclaiming, "What the Grandmaster proclaims is unequivocally correct, utterly correct! I have but one more query..."

As he spoke, Elder Shi reached for another jade scroll, but Ye Chen calmly interjected, "Do you believe that by addressing me as a student, you are in essence establishing me as your teacher?"

Hearing this, Elder Shi's countenance shifted dramatically, and he hastily offered a clarification, "Please forgive my impertinence, Grandmaster. It was indeed presumptuous of me..."

For an alchemist as renowned as Ye Chen to grant an audience and answer a single query was akin to amassing a fortune beyond measure!

And yet, he found himself being so audacious as to barrage the Grandmaster with question after question?

In mere moments, Elder Shi’s countenance shifted to one of profound shame…

He realized that every nugget of knowledge wasn't easily gained but painstakingly accumulated through untold trials, so how could it be dispensed so freely?

The offerings he had presented were already sufficient to warrant an encounter with such a luminary in the field of alchemy, and still, he dared to overstep his bounds so egregiously…

Overwhelmed, Elder Shi found himself breaking out in a cold sweat, consumed by the fear of having offended Ye Chen and the dread of forfeiting any future chance to meet him!

With a resolute clench of his jaw, a determined glint appeared in Elder Shi’s eyes, contemplating the act of kneeling and kowtowing to Ye Chen in apology, notwithstanding his esteemed position within the Cang Gang.

However, just as Elder Shi prepared to make his move, Ye Chen’s voice cut through the air, calm yet firm, "Continuing to impart knowledge to you is not an issue, but there are prerequisites."

Upon hearing this, Elder Shi halted his actions, his expression immediately transforming into one of elation, as he exclaimed, "Please, name them, Grandmaster! I shall exert every fiber of my being to satisfy them!"

Ye Chen stated plainly, "Gather for me the ancient alchemy formulas of the Wu Clan. Given your proficiency in alchemy, even if the precise contents elude you, recognizing them should be within your grasp. So long as you secure and present one Wu Clan ancient alchemy formula, I shall offer answers to three of your inquiries."

Should you manage to directly procure the Golden Witch Body Refining Pill formula, that would be even more advantageous. Formulas focused on body refinement would undoubtedly accelerate the process considerably. However, the formulas originating from the Wu Clan are exceptionally cryptic and profound, making them arduous to articulate. Beyond those directly affiliated with the true Wu Clan, it proves challenging for outsiders to even ascertain if a formula belongs to the Wu Clan.

Though Elder Shi held the esteemed title of Alchemy Divine Lord within the Cang Gang, his mastery of alchemy was only just sufficient to identify the provenance of Wu Clan formulas.

Receiving this directive, Elder Shi regarded Ye Chen with a look of astonishment, his expression laden with disbelief!

He had delved into the study of Wu Clan pills, yet they remained unfathomably obscure, presenting a formidable challenge to comprehend even with his extensive alchemical knowledge. To even attempt refining them, let alone read the formula, seemed a near impossibility!

Yet Ye Chen harbored a desire to collect these very Wu Clan formulas; could it be his intention to refine Wu Clan pills?

Elder Shi’s reverence transcended mere admiration; it was as if he were in the presence of a Divine King!

One could only describe his devotion as absolute!

Ye Chen shifted, finding Elder Shi’s intense gaze somewhat unsettling. He rose and moved towards the exit, proclaiming, "Very well, I shall depart. Contact me again once you have obtained a Wu Clan alchemy formula, and under no circumstances are you to divulge any information regarding our meeting to anyone, lest our arrangement be immediately terminated."

Elder Shi responded with a solemn nod, "Understood!"

Ye Chen exited the tavern, melting into a secluded alcove where he removed his mask. Guided by the map provided by Lin Rutian, he navigated a clandestine route known only to a select few, departing Qingshan City through a hidden passage and setting his course towards Deceit City.