Chapter 1286: Top Alchemist

Wang Zhan’s gaze fell on Wu Yanxu, and he promptly asked a question.

Wu Yanxu scratched his head and sighed, then spoke directly: “That little girl is much more desperate than we imagined. She’s been busy researching new elixirs…”

“It might take some time before she’ll finish, but…”

Before he could finish speaking, a sudden loud explosion reached everyone’s ears.

Next, they saw a flame like a rainbow appear in the sky, directly piercing the heavens.

Everyone widened their eyes in disbelief, clearly unsure of what had occurred.

“Damn, could it be an explosion in the cauldron?”

Xu Changqiu spoke up immediately, his face turning much more grim.

Wang Zhan’s heart was also filled with worry. Although explosions are common in alchemy, they can significantly impact the alchemist.

Severe cases might even result in serious injuries.

Thinking of Zuo Linglong still inside, Wang Zhan grew increasingly concerned and quickly quickened his pace, arriving at the fiery scene in an instant.

The ground had become scorched earth, with metal fragments scattered everywhere.

Standing beside Zuo Linglong, Wang Zhan shook his head and smiled wryly.

Fortunately, Zuo Linglong wasn’t seriously injured, but she appeared rather disheveled, and her pretty face was dust-covered, making her look comically amusing.

Wang Zhan glanced at her and then spoke, shaking his head: “You’re quite a handful, little girl. I asked you to focus on your alchemy here, and what did you do? Do you know how dangerous this is?”

Wang Zhan spoke bluntly.

Internally, he remained concerned about Zuo Linglong.

Several others nodded in agreement as well.

With an indifferent expression, Zuo Linglong shrugged and continued: “It’s not my fault; I just didn’t control the heat well. But the medicine is so potent it broke through the cauldron bottom!”

“Judging by this, once the elixir is fully formed, it’ll surely be quite helpful to everyone.”

“But that’s just a small step. I clearly need an expert next time to help me stabilize the process, to avoid this situation again. When it’s time for the elixir to condense, the impact will be much greater, making it far more dangerous…”

Zuo Linglong’s gaze fell on Wang Zhan.

She was obviously hinting at something.

Wang Zhan shook his head helplessly but said nothing further.

After all, Zuo Linglong’s efforts are for the betterment of the Sky Pavilion. He felt obliged to lend her some support.

“Don’t worry, when you need me, I’ll definitely be there to help stabilize the situation. I won’t let you face any risks or fall into difficult times.”

Wang Zhan quickly said reassuringly.

Beside him, Zuo Linglong nodded happily, “Good!”

In an instant, everyone began tidying up the scene.

Soon, with everyone’s help, the area was restored to its original state.

Wang Zhan sat down and wiped his brow before looking puzzled at Zuo Linglong next to him and asking: “So, what exactly are you creating? Why did it cause such a commotion? Did you put something special inside?”

Xu Changqiu and Wu Yanxu clearly knew something.

They exchanged glances and smiled helplessly.

Wang Zhan stared at Zuo Linglong for a while, suddenly feeling a foreboding sense.

This girl is quite a handful.

“I just added the miracle fruit to the elixir. If successful, it’ll benefit all of us, and the elixir might even help you too. I’m already figuring it out, just need a bit more time, and I should handle it!”

Wang Zhan’s eyes widened, hardly believing his ears.

What an international joke.

She dared to use the miracle fruit for alchemy.

While it’s a feasible path, Wang Zhan knew well that the miracle fruit’s properties are very potent.

A slight mistake could significantly impact the alchemist.

If it were Xu Changqiu and Wu Yanxu, while they might not control the cauldron perfectly, they could still protect themselves.

But with Zuo Linglong’s current strength, this is akin to gambling with her life.

“No way, until you improve your strength, you absolutely can’t continue refining this elixir. Otherwise, I won’t be kind, and I’ll take the miracle fruit away from you!”

Wang Zhan spoke resolutely, maintaining a firm stance.

However, Zuo Linglong’s lips curved into a helpless smile; he had long known that once Wang Zhan found out what he was doing, Wang Zhan would certainly obstruct him in many ways.

But things had come to this, and he had to do it even if he couldn’t.

After all, he had already refined the miracle fruit; if he couldn’t incorporate it into the medicine in a short time, it would damage its medicinal properties.

The final result would be a waste of the miracle fruit.

“Brother Wang, just rest assured. I know what I’m doing; how could I joke around with my own life?”

Zuo Linglong quickly smiled and said, rubbing his hands together, “Moreover, now that you are here, nothing will go wrong, so you can relax.”

Wang Zhan’s gaze fell on Xu Changqiu and the others.

Although he also understood alchemy, he had not achieved much success in it, and was incomparable to Zuo Linglong.

After all, Zuo Linglong had absolute talent in alchemy.

Even Xu Changqiu and the others couldn’t measure up.

So, to find out the truth, naturally, he had to think of ways from them.

Xu Changqiu and the other exchanged a glance, then Xu Changqiu spoke up, “He’s right; if you’re by his side, you should be able to complete this batch of elixirs, so there’s no need to worry.”

“Moreover, the two of us old guys will also assist, trying to minimize the risk to the lowest, ensuring nothing unexpected happens.”

Although Wang Zhan still had some worries, he eventually nodded.

Everything could only proceed according to Zuo Linglong’s intentions.

“Alright, during the upcoming time, we won’t part ways. If you dare secretly do something I dislike, I will take the miracle fruit from your hands and give you no chance!”

Wang Zhan said lightly.

If he warned others, it might have had some effect in the past.

But the person in front of him was Zuo Linglong, who never paid heed to his words.

So Wang Zhan couldn’t help but feel a bit concerned.

But Zuo Linglong just smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I’ve always listened to you. As long as you’re by my side, I believe there won’t be any risks, and I naturally won’t take reckless actions.”

Seeing his determined look, Wang Zhan nodded.

“What are you preparing to do next?”

Wang Zhan’s gaze fell on Zuo Linglong.

Zuo Linglong’s eyes turned slightly, seemingly unconcerned with his injuries, and he directly said, “It’s simple, life has to go on; since I’m not injured, I naturally have to complete the refining of the elixirs as soon as possible!”

“Since you’re by my side now, let’s seize the moment and quickly complete this final step.”

Although Wang Zhan didn’t quite understand, he nodded anyway.

In the blink of an eye, Zuo Linglong had already taken out a medicine cauldron again, then saw it infinitely enlarged, and he hurriedly placed all the prepared semi-finished products into the medicine cauldron.

With the wafting elixir fragrance, everyone knew that Zuo Linglong had begun.

In a moment, Zuo Linglong was already sitting in front of the medicine cauldron, with a calm expression on his face.

Li Xiaomei gently nudged Wang Zhan’s finger on the side, carefully saying, “Big Brother, Sister Linglong looks so focused. Is learning alchemy really that difficult?”

“When I see others refining medicine, it doesn’t seem like it is with Sister Linglong…”

Wang Zhan shook his head beside her, explaining with a smile, “Alchemists are divided into various levels, and your Sister Linglong naturally belongs to the top tier. Even these two old gentlemen aren’t her match.”

“Therefore, she’s naturally stronger than other alchemists, and her potion refining style is different from most.”

Wang Zhan patiently explained a few words, but it was indeed the truth.

The fact was indeed so.

Li Xiaomei nodded heavily and confidently said, “When I grow up, I want to become a top-tier alchemist like Sister Linglong, and then dominate on the Star War Battlefield!”

“But if Brother Wang needs me, I’ll definitely be by your side to help unconditionally!”

Xu Changqiu and the others exchanged a glance, both burst into laughter.

This Li Xiaomei is indeed very adorable.

Who knows where Wang Zhan found this treasure…

As Li Xiaomei stopped asking questions, Wang Zhan’s gaze fell on Xu Changqiu, and he inquired, “By the way, although I know Linglong is indeed stronger than some alchemists, is there really a need to constantly stay by her side?”

Of course, Wang Zhan was most curious about why Zuo Linglong had already entered a meditative state?

Is this really part of potion refining?