Chen Fan ignored Ji Lingyun.
He focused on his own task.
Alchemy.
Ji Lingyun, however, chattered on like a mountain sparrow.
Even the elders found it a bit much to listen to.
"Alright, alright, say less!"
"Indeed, Master Ji, you're an elder!"
"Why bicker with two juniors?"
Ji Lingyun immediately retorted, "A person needs face, a tree needs bark. Of course, it's about upholding one's pride!"
"..."
"I don't believe he can succeed!"
Ji Lingyun seemed determined to confront Chen Fan.
The other elders hadn't expected Ji Lingyun to have such a side.
This old man, had he eaten dung today!
An Ye could no longer stand it, and called out sharply, "Old man, say one more word, and I'll beat you until your teeth are scattered! At eighty years old, how can you be so uncouth?"
Suddenly, An Ye's aura surged. The presence of a Grandmaster was not to be underestimated.
The ten elders sighed in admiration…
Truly worthy of being a young Grandmaster, his sharpness was so strong!
Ten minutes later.
The alchemy furnace before Chen Fan suddenly exploded with a bang, instantly releasing a rich fragrance.
A perfectly round, small Gathering Qi Pill was formed.
Its color was vibrant, like dark black stone.
Upon seeing this, everyone crowded around, their faces filled with curiosity, their aged eyes wide open.
"This..."
"Is this the legendary Gathering Qi Pill?"
"It looks like it's real!"
"Tsk tsk, how fragrant. This aroma is truly refreshing, giving one a feeling of great ease!"
"Yes!"
Ji Lingyun glanced at the crowd, leaned forward, and stared. He was also a little shocked. Could this thing really be real?
However, he still spoke stubbornly, "This thing isn't just about looking good; its effect is what matters!"
"Don't all act like country bumpkins who've never seen the world!"
"..."
Chen Fan couldn't be bothered to say more. He picked up the Gathering Qi Pill and tossed it directly to Ji Lingyun.
The unspoken message was for him to see for himself.
"If you can't figure it out, just swallow it!"
Ji Lingyun held the small Gathering Qi Pill and examined it for a long time, but still couldn't understand.
However, fearing it might be poisoned, he didn't eat it.
Ji Lingyun snorted coldly, "It doesn't look real..."
He was about to discard it.
Just then, the Tenth Elder stepped forward and said, "Master Ji, if you don't dare to eat it, how about I try it to test it for you?"
Ji Lingyun, without a second thought, tossed it to the Tenth Elder.
After all, he wouldn't make a losing deal.
The Tenth Elder swallowed the small Gathering Qi Pill without hesitation. The next moment, the pill melted within his body.
Simultaneously, he felt a warm current flowing through his abdomen, and his internal qi also increased.
This shocked him deeply. Could it be real?
The Tenth Elder immediately exclaimed, "This is indeed effective! I can feel the circulation of internal qi!"
"It's actually real!"
At this declaration, Ji Lingyun's expression soured. "Tenth Elder, you'd better be sure of what you're saying. Don't lie with your eyes open, especially since you're known for that!"
The Tenth Elder took offense. "Go to hell! I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, let everyone else try one? You old fossil, you're definitely going to be a grandfather!"
It was at this moment that Ji Lingyun's face turned as black as charcoal. "Tenth Elder, you're the grandson, and your whole family are grandsons! Damn it!"
The Tenth Elder looked on with schadenfreude.
And so, Chen Fan gave a small Gathering Qi Pill to all the elders…