I'm the Strongest

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--- Chapter 151 ---

Baek Ain and Yao Dan exchanged their views on Alchemy while walking toward the Yao Realm, and Yao Dan was "utterly." convinced that this white-haired man was a 9th Tier Alchemist just like him.

'Lin Feng's view on material processing is truly unique, not to mention he used some terms I couldn't understand like "Elements Difusion." and "Chemical Reaction." for his procession.' Yao Dan thought for himself.

Even though Baek Ain has briefly explained these two terms, Yao Dan only grasped the tip of the iceberg. Now Baek Ain is like a paragon of Alchemy in his eyes.

Like a giddy child, who discovered a newfound joy, Yao Dan opened his mouth and asked more questions.

Baek Ain answered them casually and sometimes left clues for Yao Dan, letting him solve the problem. He's like a patient teacher and taught the child-like Yao Dan, rendering the Yao Clan's elders speechless.

They attentively listened to Baek Ain and Yao Dan's conversations for minutes and realized the white-haired man's knowledge of Alchemy was deeply profound. It's even more than any 9th Tier Alchemist they ever met in the Central Plains.

The elders who ridiculed Baek Ain before couldn't help but feel regretful inside and outside, blushing in embarrassment. Some even panicked, thinking they had offended a sage-like alchemist that's Baek Ain.

At their age, they should be wiser and view things based on experience.

You cannot judge a monster-like talent by appearance.

They completely forget that most individuals die in this dangerous world because they look down on others and feel overconfident in their abilities.

Even if the other party is bluffing, they should have been more cautious and observed the situation even more.

The elders looked at each other, nodding in agreement.

They hurriedly walked to Baek Ain and bowed down, swallowing their pride for future cooperation. They can't afford to have someone as talented as Baek Ain irritated at them.

"Grandmaster Lin."

"Please forgive our rudeness earlier!!"

Baek Ain stared at them silently and faked a sigh, "Get up, seniors."

"It's normal for you guys to look down on others, so I don't really take it to heart. As a fellow alchemist, we should band together to reach a higher realm." He added righteously, touching Yao Dan and the elders.

Qing Lin watched this with an amused look, thinking Baek Ain's acting skill was so superb no one could notice it. If Qing Lin hadn't stayed on his side for a long time, she'd have believed his words were genuine from the depth of his heart.

[Chaotic Mask of the Jester]

[What a good skill] Alicia commented lightly.

Baek Ain smiled and offered to share his lowly knowledge with the Yao Clan's elders, causing them to feel awed at his kindness.

Does such a person actually exist?

Of course, but Baek Ain wasn't one of them. He's no saint but a man with hidden ambition.

They entered the Yao Realm and were "quickly." greeted by the guards.

"Welcome, welcome, Grandmaster Lin." One elder laughed excitedly.

"Let me escort you into our Yao Realm."

"Wait, let me do it, you old fart! Grandmaster Lin should be more interested in my Medicine Garden!" Another elder proposed.

"What did you say?!"

Soon an argument ensued, leaving the Clan Chief Yao Dan mute as he sighed at their childishness.

"Enough! Call Ling'er here."

The elders dropped their heads but silently gave the Clan Chief a thumbs-up. How could they not realize why Yao Dan summoned Yao Ling'er in such a situation?

Even though Grandmaster Lin has been married to a beautiful lady, having a second wife and mistress is standard in the cultivation world. By calling the most talented and beautiful female generation of the Yao Clan, they could deepen their relationship with Grandmaster Lin.

Yes, this is one of the oldest tricks.

Honey Trap.

"Chief, Lady Ling'er is currently concocting pills in her private quarter." A servant bowed respectfully. "I'm afraid she couldn't come here."

"Oh, concocting pills?" Baek Ain was interested.

"Since the situation is like this, we might as well check her."

Yao Dan's eyes lit up while laughing inside, "Well, follow me then."

The elders also followed behind, flying toward an icy mountaintop where one of Yao Clan's two geniuses lives. They arrived at a serene-looking house and felt an intense cold heat in the atmosphere.

"Is Ling'er trying to concoct Yin-Yang Cleansing Pill?" Yao Dan smelled something and furrowed his brows slightly.

Baek Ain's nose twitched as he commented, "Ice Longing Grass, Red Volcanic Mushroom, Heaven-Blessed Basil, Three Drop of Ice Spring's Essence, a Core of Dual-Elemented Rank 8 Magical Beast and..."

"Wait, did she change the Dragon's Breath Grass with Fledgling Black Phoenix Grass?"

"Uh, oh... Not good."

Upon hearing Baek Ain's comments, Yao Dan and the elders' expressions turned solemn.

"Isn't the replacement suitable, Grandmaster Lin?" One elder asked in confusion.

Baek Ain shook his head and replied, "If it's a normal Rank 8 Magical Beast's core, then there shouldn't be a problem."

"The problem lies within the usage of Dual-Elemented Core."

"The nature of Dual Elements is between fused or synergized. If it fuses quality, the Yin-Yang Cleansing Pill will get concocted perfectly, but if it's the latter."

"The effect of Fledgling Black Phoenix Grass isn't enough to dilute it."

"Well, prepare for thunderclouds." He glanced at the sky.

BOOM!

As Baek Ain finished his words, a crowd of thunderclouds gathered above the icy mountaintop. Yao Dan and the elders could feel the thunder punishment about to drop.

As expected, Yao Ling'er still tried to concoct the Tier 8 Pill.

Failure doesn't mean just Furnace's explosion, as the alchemist will also experience heaven's fury.

"Elders, start drawing a tribulation-absorbing array."

"I'll assist Yao Ling'er with her pill concoction."

Baek Ain's eyes flashed with an ulterior motive, "Wait, let me do it."

"Don't draw the array. Let the lightning fall."

Yao Dan looked at Baek Ain and seriously said, "Then, we'll protect the surroundings first. Please protect Ling'er from danger. She's one of the greatest pillars in this generation."

"Mm." Baek Ain nodded, pulling several black-iron rods from his inventory and throwing them around Yao Ling'er home.

Baek Ain then pulled a white spear with a bland-looking spearhead and positioned it in the center, allowing it to absorb heaven's lightning in the best way possible.

[Name: Roc's Spine]

[Type: Spiritual Weapon(Unfinished)]

[Grade: SS+]

[Description: An unfinished weapon made from Ancient Beast Roc's Spine Bone. It's sturdy and allowed its wielder to fly like a Roc, but somehow lacked the finishing touch]

[Innate Skill: Flight(SS)]

While cultivating, Baek Ain has never been idle as he refined countless weapons with any excellent materials he had. Of course, he kept some for safe-keeping and emergency, but that didn't stop his researcher's heart.

What kind of man doesn't want a fucking godly weapon?

Roc's Spine is nearly becoming his masterpiece, but it doesn't receive a finishing touch because Baek Ain felt something was lacking. And it was the lightning from the sky.

Domina-Tion received one when created, allowing them to become a powerful weapon.

"This is time for the finishing touch." Baek Ain summoned Gnome's flame and quenched Roc's Spine with it.

From afar, Yao Dan and the elders, who were about to leave, looked at this sight and were "utterly." stunned.

"What fine control of fire..."

"I thought he was an alchemist, but he seems to be a high-tiered blacksmith too."

"No, this is a refining technique!"

"Grandmaster Lin is a Refiner Master!"

"Oh my god!"

Yao Dan awakened from his stun and said, "What are you looking at? Go and protect the surroundings!"

"Yes, Chief!" The elders disappeared.

Yao Dan's mouth twitched a little, looking at Baek Ain with a frightened feeling in his heart. This man is more monstrous than he thought.

Tier 9 Alchemist.

And now he's a Refiner Master too?

Damn, who raised this guy?

Baek Ain ignored their gazes and casually controlled the temperature of Gnome's flame with his Parallel Thinking skill. He walked to the home nearby and opened it, seeing a beauty concentrated on a furnace.

Yao Ling'er is a beauty with long blue hair and an exquisite face, but she appeared like frost, looking like an ice beauty. Her body is developed in the right portions, inviting someone to conquer her.

She was sweating profusely and failed to sense Baek Ain's presence.

Baek Ain walked behind Yao Ling'er and tapped her shoulder, "Calm down."

"Who-!" Yao Ling'er lost her focus before a movement.

"Shoosh! Focus on your pill." Baek Ain sealed her lips with his index finger, shaking his head because this icy lady wasn't professional enough.

Yao Ling'er glared at Baek Ain, giving him a questioning look.

Baek Ain smiled, "My name is Lin Feng, a wandering Alchemist."

"I'm here to challenge Yao Clan with my alchemy to find a way to become an even higher alchemist's realm."

"The Clan Chief Dan has instructed me to help you."

Yao Ling'er gaze calmed down as she nodded, knowing her concoction was fucked beyond repair.

Lifting his finger away, Yao Ling'er opened her mouth and said, "What should I do?"

"The explosion of the 8th Tier Pill will be disastrous..."

Baek Ain chuckled, "Don't worry."

"I'll handle this pill because in the field of Alchemy... I'm the strongest."