Chapter 465: Brother Huo Yun, Little Sister Huo'er, and Valley Master Tang!
"The Fire Bodhi Pill! It's finally complete!"
Tang Zhen stared at the pill in Wu Tian's hand, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Tang Valley Master, it's yours."
Wu Tian smiled faintly and casually tossed the pill over.
Threw it…
"The hell "
Tang Zhen watched as the pill flew through the air and immediately cursed.
That's a high grade Tier 7 pill, not a damn piece of candy! How can you just throw it like that?!
Even Huo Yun, the Supreme Elder of Blazing Flame Valley, twitched at the sight.
I just risked my life blocking those damn tribulation lightning bolts for you, and this is how you treat the fruits of my labor?!
As soon as the pill left Wu Tian's hand, it seemed to come alive, breaking free and attempting to escape into the sky.
Tang Zhen's eyes narrowed. He had been prepared for this.
At such a high level, pills could develop a hint of sentience, instinctively fleeing to avoid danger.
If it remained in Wu Tian's grasp, escape would be impossible so why not take the first chance it got?
That was likely the little pill's thought process.
Too bad.
Neither Tang Zhen nor Huo Yun would let this treasure escape.
This pill had cost Blazing Flame Valley a fortune in resources.
If it got away, Tang Zhen would have lost his daughter, his pill, and his Heavenly Flame.
His hand clenched into a fist, and space itself froze.
The pill smacked into the invisible barrier, bounced back, and was immediately sucked into Tang Zhen's sleeve with a flick of his robe.
He quickly pulled out a high grade jade bottle and stuffed the pill inside before tightly gripping it.
Only after securing the pill did he finally let out a breath of relief.
This had all happened far too quickly.
If it weren't for their Supreme Elder handling the tribulation lightning, this entire process would have felt instantaneous.
A Tier 7 high grade pill refined in a single day…
Isn't this the fastest pill refinement in all of Dou Qi Continent?!
Tang Zhen's expression finally eased into a smile as he cupped his fists toward Wu Tian.
"Venerable Yan, my deepest thanks!"
"Ah, Valley Master Tang, no need to be so formal. Whether it was our little bet or our current relationship, this was simply something I should do."
Wu Tian waved dismissively before giving Tang Zhen a friendly pat on the back.
The gesture was so casual, so familiar like they were old friends.
Tang Zhen felt his stomach twist into knots.
Relationship?
What relationship?!
Does this guy really want to be my son in law that badly?!
His eyes darted toward their Supreme Elder, and an idea struck him.
With a respectful bow, he gestured toward Wu Tian.
"Elder, allow me to introduce you this is Venerable Yan, the Lord of Cai Lin Pavilion!"
Then, turning to Wu Tian, he continued,
"Venerable Yan, this is Huo Yun, the Supreme Elder of Blazing Flame Valley!"
"I've long heard of Elder Huo Yun's legendary name. Now that we meet, I must say you're not bad."
Wu Tian smiled, nodding approvingly at the short old man before him.
"…"
Tang Zhen's face instantly turned pale.
Did he just tell a Dou Sheng powerhouse that he's 'not bad'…?
"Heh… Venerable Yan, your alchemy skills have truly broadened my horizons. Even those old monsters from the Pill Tower might not match your peculiar methods."
"Just call me Huo Yun. I wouldn't dare call myself an elder in front of you."
Huo Yun chuckled. He had overheard enough from the valley's disciples to know that Wu Tian was beyond monstrous.
Instantaneous pill refinement?
As expected of someone who has fused so many Heavenly Flames.
This brat is at least an eighth tier alchemist…
He says I'm 'not bad'? Fine. I'll take it.
If he couldn't see through Wu Tian's strength, that alone was terrifying.
Tang Zhen nearly collapsed in shock.
His Supreme Elder was this respectful toward Wu Tian?
Did that mean even he couldn't gauge his strength?
That realization sent a chill down his spine.
Wu Tian casually waved his hand.
"Oh, Brother Huo Yun, you flatter me. I was just casually refining something. I rarely bother with alchemy."
"…"
The people of Blazing Flame Valley felt like they had thorns stuck in their throats.
Even Huo Yun twitched.
It wasn't just them every expert who had just witnessed this feat felt their worldview shatter.
All except one person.
"Grandpa! Father! Big Brother Wu!"
As the pill was secured, Tang Huo'er bounced over excitedly, calling out to them.
Father… Grandpa…
And Big Brother Wu?!
"Huo'er, mind your manners! Venerable Yan is a figure of great status, worthy of standing alongside me. Call him Elder!"
Huo Yun's face darkened as he corrected her.
"…"
Wu Tian blinked.
…Elder?
What kind of messed up family was this?
First, Tang Zhen tried to make him Uncle Wu, and now Huo Yun was making him an Elder?!
Am I here to marry into this family, or am I here to become their ancestor?!
"Ah, no need, Brother Huo Yun!"
Wu Tian quickly waved a hand.
"I see Huo'er as a little sister. No need for all this 'Uncle' or 'Elder' nonsense. She can just call me 'Big Brother Wu' it keeps things simple."
"Uh… if that's what you prefer."
With that settled, Huo Yun agreed.
Tang Zhen, meanwhile, felt like crying.
So… he calls my daughter 'little sister,' he calls me 'Valley Master Tang,' and he calls our Supreme Elder 'Brother Huo Yun'…
Why does it feel like I've ended up with the lowest status in this family?!
Not only had he lost his Heavenly Flame, but now his entire household hierarchy was in shambles!
"Prepare a feast! Tonight, we drink until we drop!"
Huo Yun waved his hand grandly.
Tang Zhen sighed, knowing his place.
As Supreme Elder, Huo Yun's word was law. If he wanted to entertain Wu Tian, there was no stopping him.
"Yes, Elder."
"Yay! Big Brother Wu, I'll take you to the hall!"
Tang Huo'er cheered and grabbed Wu Tian's arm, her eyes filled with admiration.
She looked at him the way a young heroine might gaze at a legendary martial hero.
Her bright eyes practically sparkled.
Wu Tian sighed internally.
Girls who have been overly sheltered by their fathers are way too naive…
If I hadn't married Xun'er first, she might've been fooled by some random scumbag too…
As he let himself be led toward the main hall, Wu Tian chuckled.
"Huo'er, let me tell you something… The Fire Bodhi Pill isn't even the best option. If your father had better ingredients, I could have made something far superior…"
"…"
Huo Yun and Tang Zhen watched their silhouettes fade into the distance.
For the first time, they both realized…
They might be completely irrelevant now.
"Valley Master Tang," Huo Yun muttered, "can you tell me how exactly you gave away the Nine Dragons Lightning Flame?"
"And why is Huo'er so chummy with this Venerable Yan?"
"And what the hell did he come here for in the first place?"
Tang Zhen let out a bitter laugh.
"Elder… if I told you that all of this happened within the last three minutes, would you believe me?"
"…"
Huo Yun: Speechless.
(Chapter End)
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