"Newly joined and already assigned to the Alchemy Chamber?"
Elder Shendan narrowed his eyes. "You have quite the background, don't you? Not many outer disciples get such good fortune right from the start!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Elder!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists. "I merely used a little trick to have the tribal elders select a good post for me. From now on, I will be serving under you, Elder Shendan!"
"You're quite honest, boy!"
Elder Shendan nodded slightly. "You shall attend to my needs from now on."
Lu Fan nodded and began tending the fire by the alchemy furnace. "I heard Elder Shendan is a first-level alchemist. All the outer disciples' medicinal pills are supplied by you, Elder."
"Indeed," Elder Shendan nodded. "At any given time, I usually refine Bone Quenching Pills. As for other pills, they are not necessary."
"Bone Quenching Pills are merely first-grade pills."
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. "Such pills are not very effective for disciples."
"You have quite the nerve, daring to question my pills?" Elder Shendan glared. "If other elders were to hear of this, your head would be on the chopping block."
"Please forgive me, Elder Shendan. It was my fault." Lu Fan quickly nodded. "I shall never do it again."
"Don't give me that, boy. I knew from the moment you entered that you didn't take me seriously!" Elder Shendan waved his hand. "To be honest, although I am an outer elder of the Heavenly Fire Pavilion, I hold no significant position here. I can only refine low-grade pills and distribute them to the many outer disciples."
"You are too modest, Elder!" Lu Fan cupped his fists.
"I see you have good spiritual sense, and you understand medicinal pills quite well. Have you perhaps refined pills before?" Elder Shendan inquired.
"I have tinkered with them before," Lu Fan nodded slightly. "I have some research."
"That's good. With my careful guidance, you will be able to refine first-grade pills. Then, I won't have to worry too much!" Elder Shendan nodded.
"Are you intending to be a hands-off manager, Elder Shendan?" Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly.
"Don't get ahead of yourself, boy. If I didn't value you, I wouldn't teach you alchemy. If you learn it, you will be highly respected throughout the First Heaven!" Elder Shendan stated directly.
"Thank you for your kindness, Elder!" Lu Fan cupped his fists.
In reality, he was already a third-grade alchemist, and such ordinary pills were trivial to him. More importantly, the Elder Shendan before him, despite being an alchemy elder, was merely a second-grade spirit alchemist, still a bit behind Lu Fan.
"Master, who is he?"
A woman entered from outside, holding a pile of medicinal herbs. Dressed in a purple gown, she looked quite delicate.
"Ling'er, this is the newcomer!" Elder Shendan said. "From now on, you two will assist me in alchemy. However, you must learn quickly, so I don't have to exert myself so much."
"So he's new!" Ling'er nodded. "Master, don't worry. I have been diligently practicing and should be able to refine first-grade pills soon. Then, you won't have to personally do it."
Elder Shendan was quite pleased. As long as Lu Fan and the others could refine pills, he would be completely freed from his duties.
"My name is Ling'er. Everyone in the First Heaven calls me Junior Sister Ling'er!"
Ling'er stepped forward and greeted Lu Fan.
"My name is Lu Fan," Lu Fan smiled lightly, not saying much more.
Once the work was mostly done, Ling'er led Lu Fan towards their living quarters. Su Dan Novel Network.
"The residences for alchemy chamber disciples are the closest to the Second Heaven!"
Ling'er chuckled. "You're really lucky. Just becoming an outer disciple and already being assigned to the alchemy chamber!"
"Why are they closest to the Second Heaven?"
Lu Fan was surprised. "Is there some significance to this?"
"Naturally. The closer the residence is to the Second Heaven, the faster one's cultivation speed. Your status is even higher than that of many other outer disciples!" Ling'er nodded. "This kind of opportunity is rare!"
"So that's how it is!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "Junior Sister Ling'er, do you always stay in the First Heaven?"
"Of course not. The alchemy chamber needs medicinal herbs, which must be collected from the Second Heaven. So, I frequently enter and exit the Second Heaven!"
Ling'er said proudly, "It would be wonderful if I could find a partner in the Second Heaven!"
"Why the Second Heaven?" Lu Fan was puzzled.
"Disciples in the Second Heaven are all peerless prodigies. As for the First Heaven, most are outer disciples!"
Ling'er stated directly, "And don't get any ideas about me. I only accept inner disciples!"
Lu Fan was stunned and felt somewhat awkward. He had never imagined Ling'er to be so narcissistic.
Upon arriving at his residence, Lu Fan went to bed. When it was late at night, he slowly got up and looked in the direction of the Third Heaven.
The last time he entered the Third Heaven, he had already learned the precise location of the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire. This time, if he could enter the Third Heaven, he would definitely be able to absorb the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire in secret.
"You boy, don't act rashly!"
Old Man Hong Meng's voice rang out. "You were discovered last time. If you're caught this time, you might not be able to explain yourself clearly!"
"I know, of course!"
Lu Fan nodded. "But I need the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire!"
In response to this, Old Man Hong Meng spoke again. "Wait. They will be on guard these few days. If you barge in rashly, you will be caught like a turtle in a jar!"
Lu Fan hesitated for a long time before finally stopping. He knew very well that Hong Meng was right!
"It's so late, why aren't you sleeping, boy?"
Just then, Elder Mu Qiu appeared. It was his turn to be on duty tonight, otherwise, it wouldn't have been such a coincidence.
"It's Elder Mu Qiu!" Lu Fan cupped his fists. "I saw that the night was quite pleasant, so I came out for a stroll!"
"The night is indeed pleasant, but this is the First Heaven. As an outer disciple, walking outside late at night, aren't you afraid of being mistaken for a suspect?" Elder Mu Qiu said coldly. "Don't you know? Within the last few days, someone trespassed into the Third Heaven. The elders are quite displeased."
"Elder Mu Qiu is joking. I'm just an outer disciple, how could I possibly break into the Third Heaven?" Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. "Even if the Pavilion Master himself came to question me, I wouldn't have the guts."
"That's true," Elder Mu Qiu nodded. "However, it's best not to wander outside carelessly, lest you get into trouble, and I have to clear your name."
"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Mu Qiu!" Lu Fan cupped his fists slightly and then returned to his residence.
For the next few days in the outer sect, Lu Fan remained focused on his work and did not attempt to go to the Third Heaven again.
As Old Man Hong Meng had said, going to the Third Heaven now was a big gamble even for survival, let alone obtaining the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire.