Chapter 1631

Zi Chen had absolute trust in the Cauldron Spirit. Naturally, he trusted the Cauldron Spirit this time as well.

However, the youngster's skills were witnessed by dozens of people. The youngster was indeed able to refine spiritual crystals with firewood.

Zi Chen wanted to observe the refining process. Perhaps he could discover something.

With Zi Chen at the side, the youngster and Viper did not speak much.

The youngster picked up a tree segment and the tree segment spontaneously combusted. The youngster then placed the tree segment under the cauldron.

The second and third tree segments were placed under the cauldron one after another. The flames burned fiercely.

Zi Chen spread out his spiritual senses and carefully observed the youngster and the cauldron's every move.

Suddenly, flames emerged from the cauldron. It was as though a restriction had been triggered. Scorching heat spread out from the cauldron.

The fact that Zi Chen could feel scorching heat from the cauldron showed that the flames in the cauldron were no ordinary flames.

Zi Chen suddenly realized that the cauldron was the key to the condensation process.

The youngster raised his hand and threw all five hundred portions of tree sap into the cauldron. Afterward, the youngster did not use any special technique but continued to add fire to the cauldron.

The temperature of the flames under the cauldron was not high. However, the temperature inside the cauldron grew hotter and hotter. Zi Chen felt as though he was being roasted.

Seeing the changes in the cauldron, Zi Chen's expression finally changed. Clearly, this was a genuine treasure that had long been completely integrated with the edict of this world.

"What's your name?" asked Zi Chen.

"Shoumu," replied the youngster.

"This cauldron … is not bad," said Zi Chen.

Shoumu calmly replied, "It is not bad. However, I am the only one who can use it. Many people have tried and failed."

Zi Chen understood what Shoumu meant. Shoumu was saying that if he were to kill him, the cauldron would be useless.

"Zi Chen, don't be fooled by appearances. Look again," the Cauldron Spirit's voice sounded in Zi Chen's sea of consciousness.

"Look at what?" Zi Chen was puzzled.

"Look at that youngster."

Zi Chen looked at the youngster but could not detect any problem at all. Feeling helpless, Zi Chen asked, "Why are you only at the fifth stage of cultivation?"

"Seriously injured and my cultivation level dropped." The young man's voice was still calm.

During this time, Zi Chen's spiritual senses had been probing the young man's body, but he didn't find anything unusual.

"Let me out," Cauldron Spirit said again.

"Your cauldron is pretty good. Coincidentally, I also have one." With that, Zi Chen took out a pill cauldron from his storage bag.

Whether it was Viper or the youth, neither of them looked at the Everlasting Pill Cauldron, but in the next moment, their expressions changed as they turned to look at the cauldron.

It was a small cauldron the size of a palm. It was very simple and unadorned. Some lifelike beast carvings were carved on it. The beast carvings looked sinister, terrifying, and dignified.

Besides this, there was nothing special about the tiny cauldron.

However, the two of them clearly felt a dangerous aura from the small cauldron earlier.

As if it was an illusion, the young man continued to add more firewood, and Viper closed his eyes again.

An old man stood on top of the cauldron, an old man that only Zi Chen could see.

After appearing, Cauldron Spirit took a glance at the medicinal cauldron before his gaze fell on the young man. His gaze became deep as though he could see through the young man.

Cauldron Spirit did not take the initiative to speak, and Zi Chen did not speak either.

The others knew that they shouldn't disturb the pharmacist and therefore, they were all busy at a distance.

Time flew by. Very soon, a day had passed. The spiritual crystal had yet to be condensed. This speed was much slower than that of Cauldron Spirit. Zi Chen couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Cauldron Spirit's gaze was still fixed on the young man. He did not say a single word, but his expression gradually turned puzzled.

Soon, the second day passed. The puzzled expression on Cauldron Spirit's face disappeared.

On this day, the spiritual crystal had yet to be condensed.

On the third day, the young man's face was filled with joy. He had finally condensed the spiritual crystal.

Cauldron Spirit who was deep in thought immediately came to a realization. He smiled and said, "So that's how it is."

"Elder has made a discovery."

"I have made a major discovery."

The conversation between the two was not heard by the young man and Viper.

For the past three days, the young man had been feeling uncomfortable. This feeling originated from the small cauldron beside Zi Chen.

Even though the spiritual crystal had been successfully condensed, that uncomfortable feeling was still there.

The flames in the cauldron gradually extinguished. Rays of radiance were emitted from the cauldron and finally fell into the young man's hand.

Five hundred portions of tree sap had actually condensed a total of one hundred and fifty spiritual crystals. This kind of technique was second only to Cauldron Spirit.

Zi Chen was very surprised by this result.

The only thing that he felt was that the young man's condensing speed was too slow.

After handing over the spiritual crystal to Zi Chen, the young man appeared to be rather weak. However, he still asked, "Do you have any more?"

Looking at the weak young man, Zi Chen seemed to have understood the reason why the young man's realm dropped. Perhaps it wasn't because he was seriously injured, but because the continuous condensing had consumed too much spiritual energy.

Just as Zi Chen was about to shake his head and tell the young man to take a rest, Cauldron Spirit's voice sounded again, "Zi Chen, don't be fooled by appearances."

"What do you mean?" Zi Chen was very puzzled.

"There is something strange about this young man. Moreover, he doesn't seem to be as weak as he appears. He has been condensing for three days straight and yet he hasn't consumed any spiritual energy at all."

"How is that possible? He is just a human, not a senior," Zi Chen was very astonished.

"Of course he isn't me because I don't have his techniques."

Zi Chen couldn't help but force a smile. "Say, senior, can you please finish your sentence in one go? What is so special about him?"

Cauldron Spirit's gaze was fixed on the young man. He said with a serious face, "If it were me, I would only be able to condense one spiritual crystal from twenty-five portions of tree sap at most. But if this young man wants to, he can condense one spiritual crystal from one portion of tree sap."

"How is that possible?" Zi Chen lost his composure and shouted.

The young man looked at Zi Chen who had suddenly lost his composure. That was because Zi Chen had shouted the last sentence out loud.

"Perhaps I am not as good as you in terms of martial strength and realm. But when it comes to knowledge in medicine refinement, there is no one in the entire Zhanwu Continent who can compare to me," Cauldron Spirit said confidently.

Zi Chen believed in this. As Cauldron Spirit, who had existed since the beginning of time, his knowledge in medicine refinement was unparalleled.

It was obvious that there was something wrong with this young man, something very wrong.

"You two, follow me."

Zi Chen stood up and walked towards the secluded woods.

The young man was puzzled but he still carried Cauldron Spirit and followed behind Zi Chen.

Viper opened his eyes. A trace of worry flashed through his eyes. There was also a gush of cold murderous intent.

Zi Chen moved forward. He unsheathed the black saber and cut down small trees one after another.

Such a sharp saber caused the duo's expression to change slightly.

Soon, they arrived at the area of trees. Zi Chen sheathed his saber, took out his Dragon Soul Spear, and infused a trace of energy into it.

"Thump." "Thump."

Two sounds suddenly came from behind. Zi Chen turned around and saw the young man and Viper collapsed on the ground. Their faces were filled with astonishment.

"What happened?" Zi Chen looked at the duo in puzzlement.

"Nothing," Viper shook his head and pulled the young man up.

The young man picked up the cauldron again. His eyes had turned blank.

Zi Chen no longer paid attention to the duo. He continued to attack with his spear.

After that, the trees withered before the duo's eyes. The vitality in them was gone.

Although the duo's expressions did not change, their emotions fluctuated greatly. They could not control the energy in their bodies well, causing it to fluctuate constantly.

After a few miles, they cleared out a spacious area. Zi Chen looked at the duo and said, "Tell me, who are you two?"

The young man looked at Zi Chen blankly. He did not seem to understand. Viper said, "We are from the Azure Sky Region."

"Then why are you here?"

"We are here for an adventure. We even went to the Zhentian Region."

Viper's answer was flawless.

Zi Chen pointed at the cauldron and said, "Then what's going on here?"

"We found it by accident. That's why we left the Azure Sky Region."

Zi Chen shook his head and said, "This answer is not enough to convince me. Let's do it this way. According to the rules, I won't ask about your origins. Now, tell me what you can do for me."

"I can refine Spirit Crystals. If we have enough materials, we can also condense special weapons."

Normally, this was the most valuable thing for other humans. Because if they controlled him, they would have an endless supply of Spirit Crystals. In this world, Spirit Crystals represented wealth.

However, Zi Chen did not care at all. Instead, he sneered and said, "Just like before? You took three days to refine 605 Spirit Crystals. Then, you pretended to be weak. Speaking of which, you disappointed me. I thought you delayed for three days to give me a surprise. You can condense 055 Spirit Crystals."

"One drop for one Spirit Crystal? How is that possible? Even God can't do it," Viper said in shock.

Zi Chen pointed at the young man and said coldly, "Of course God can't, but he can. I don't care about Spirit Crystals or special weapons. Don't compare me with other humans. Now, tell me your true value. Otherwise, you two will stay here forever."

"You want to kill us." Viper's eyes flashed coldly.

Zi Chen said indifferently, "You can resist."

Viper was enraged. His eyes suddenly turned scarlet and a violent aura surged around him.

Zi Chen stood with his spear and looked at Viper coldly.

The violent strength that this guy was displaying now was not weak even against a Level Eight. However, he was willing to follow Fei and watch the young man get beaten up. There was a big problem here.

However, even if Viper looked very dangerous, Zi Chen was not afraid.

His eyes were cold. He held the spear tightly and the tip of the spear flashed coldly.

Seeing that a fight was about to break out, the young man suddenly pulled Viper back. His expression was no longer blank and his eyes were bright. He looked at Zi Chen and asked, "Is there a Dragon Soul hidden in your spear?"

"My Dragon Soul has never appeared. You can actually sense it. There is indeed a problem." Zi Chen said coldly.

"Your Dragon Soul has the ability to devour." The young man's voice trembled.

"That's right." Zi Chen answered this time.