Chapter 12: The Terrifying Alchemist

"A single pill... just one pill, and it... healed him? Is this for real? Could they be in cahoots to trick us?"

"To summon such a large quantity of herbs out of thin air... that person's strength truly seems unfathomable. A powerhouse like that surely doesn't need to deceive or trick us, mere bystanders."

"Who knows? People like them, with power and influence, their thoughts are the hardest to guess."

"Believe what you want, but honestly, I can't buy this. A single pill healing a Soul Emperor's arm? That's just absurd."

"I'm with you. I don't believe it either. It's clearly a scam—though I suppose even I could pull off this kind of trick if I tried."

Lu Yunzhou listened to the heated discussions around him, and while he couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed, he shook his head slightly.

"Ants will always be ants, no matter what they do, they can't change their narrow views of the world."

While silently pondering this, Lu Yunzhou decided to take action to prove his point and complete his task more effectively.

To make the crowd believe, and to ensure the task was successfully completed, he once again used his "Stone Boiling" technique.

He produced ten pills capable of breaking the "shackles" or boosting the cultivator's Soul Power, something that could elevate their cultivation level. After crafting these, he selected several individuals who hadn't questioned him earlier, asking them to consume the pills.

"This is called the 'Soul-Enhancing Pill,'" Lu Yunzhou said calmly. "As the name suggests, it can boost your Soul Power. After you break through, there will be no side effects. However, keep in mind that this pill is only effective the first time you take it."

Hearing these words, the ten individuals who had received the pills exchanged glances. While unsure of their effectiveness, they couldn't dismiss Lu Yunzhou's abilities, and thus, they took the pill.

One person couldn't help but wonder, "If I take this... am I going to die?"

Before this thought even finished forming, the effect of the "Soul-Enhancing Pill" triggered instantly.

In the blink of an eye, a vast, overwhelming energy surged out from the pill, flooding every corner of the person's body, pushing their Soul Power to new heights.

In that moment, the person felt an incredible surge of power and couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "I... I just gained five levels in Soul Power! Am I... am I dreaming?"

The others who had taken the pills reacted similarly.

"Hahaha! I can't believe it! In my lifetime, I've reached the Soul Saint realm, thank you, Master! Thank you for the gift!"

"I've made it to Soul Ancestor! I can't believe it!"

"Three levels in an instant—this pill saved me months of hard training. This is... amazing!"

As the crowd buzzed with excitement, they couldn't help but demonstrate their newfound power, showing that they weren't lying. Their Soul Power had indeed risen.

They were filled with joy and amazement, but they didn't forget to express their gratitude to Lu Yunzhou.

After several moments of stunned silence, the onlookers began to discuss among themselves once more.

"This... this can't be a trick, can it? They truly experienced a sudden surge in Soul Power."

"A single pill increasing Soul Power by several levels, and some even breaking through long-standing barriers? Unbelievable... Am I dreaming?"

"I have no words... Just... wow."

The person in the shadows, Bibi Dong, trembled slightly as she swallowed.

"The Pope... their Soul Power levels... they've indeed increased... so the pill... it really is real."

Seeing this, Bibi Dong was not shocked, but rather filled with a sense of unease.

Such a terrifying cultivator... if this continues, the path of Soul Masters will be forever changed, and someone like her, a Titled Douluo, might soon find themselves powerless, reduced to the status of a mere mortal.

"I'm not blind, and I'm not an idiot."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly. She didn't know what else to say—everything she had known had been shattered.

She felt a sense of awe toward Lu Yunzhou, realizing there was so much more to him than she'd ever imagined.

Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi, the cunning business-minded leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, couldn't help but feel his greed intensifying.

"If we can cooperate with him, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will be unstoppable—no force, not even the Clear Sky Sect or Spirit Hall, would dare challenge us."

As he thought of the immense profits his sect could gain from Lu Yunzhou's knowledge and skills, Ning Fengzhi's eyes turned cold.

He realized that if he couldn't acquire Lu Yunzhou, he would have to destroy him. After all, if another faction got their hands on Lu Yunzhou's power, it would be disastrous for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

As Ning Fengzhi's eyes darkened, the Titled Douluo, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, was equally stunned by the events.

"These immortals... they're no joke."

"The alchemists among them are truly extraordinary," Chen Xin murmured. "But this claim of resurrecting the dead is too much. I admit, their alchemy is impressive, but bringing someone back from the dead... I still can't believe it."

At the carriage's driver's seat, the Snake Spear Douluo Yu Long's eyes widened as he considered the implications.

"If I had that 'Soul-Enhancing Pill,' I could reach the pinnacle of Titled Douluo... wouldn't that be a step closer to my goal?"

With this thought, Yu Long made up his mind to seek out the pill.

His previous arrogance and disdain for Lu Yunzhou slowly melted away.

"With his help, maybe... just maybe, my father could be revived."

Seeing the incredible effects of Lu Yunzhou's pills, which not only helped people elevate their Soul Power but also healed injuries, Qian Renxue couldn't help but entertain the thought of Lu Yunzhou's claim of bringing the dead back to life.

Determined to learn more about Lu Yunzhou, Qian Renxue decided to delve deeper into his methods and knowledge.

As everyone thought Lu Yunzhou would continue explaining his cultivation methods, he suddenly changed the subject.

"You four in the shadows, what's the point of hiding? If you want to listen, why not just come out into the open?"

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