I alone am the Honoured One!

Three months have already passed-

The alchemy chamber was silent except for the low hum of astral energy that pulsed through the air.

Zhao Tian sat cross-legged before the pill furnace.

His eyes gleamed as he raised his hands, creating a surge of brilliant flames beneath the cauldron.

He retrieved the first ingredient—a Moonlit Grass wrapped in a thin layer of frost.

He flicked his fingers, sending the delicate herb into the cauldron.

The moment it touched the flames, a soft sizzle filled the chamber and the ice rapidly melted away as the herb released its potent essence.

He then reached for a Scarlet Marrow Fruit, and without hesitation, he crushed the fruit lightly between his fingers, letting its rich juices drip into the cauldron.

The flames flared, shifting to a crimson hue as the ingredients merged.

His hands formed a series of intricate seals, weaving the energy into the furnace.

The fire responded, curling inward as it tempered the mixture, slowly drawing out the impurities.

Next came the most critical ingredient—the Azure Serpent's Core, a condensed pearl of energy harvested from an astral beast.

Zhao Tian held it between his fingers and with a deep breath, he placed it into the cauldron.

RUMBLE!

The chamber trembled as the serpent core resisted as its innate energy clashed violently with the other ingredients.

With a swift motion, he pressed his palm against the furnace, channeling his own energy into the raging concoction.

His energy surged forward, forcing the serpent core's essence to meld with the other components.

The chaotic energy within the furnace slowly settled, and the once-wild flames turned into a serene shade of violet.

Beads of sweat formed on his brow, but he didn't stop.

He rotated his palms in a circular motion, gathering the swirling energies within the cauldron.

The final step... condensation.

He clapped his hands together, forming a binding seal.

The flames coiled inward, compressing the liquid essence into a solid form.

A blinding light erupted from the furnace as a single pristine pill emerged, floating gently into the air.

It was flawless.

The Sky Vein Essence Pill glowed with an ethereal blue radiance and its surface was marked with natural pill runes showing its superior quality.

Zhao Tian caught it between his fingers and a sigh escaped his lips.

"Jing'er would have been proud of me if she knew that I created a pill like this..."

As he was thinking, he turned his head to look at Qi Nue and Qi Xue, who just stepped inside the room.

Looking at both of them, he smiled and hurriedly came to sit beside him.

"Little brother..."

"Oh, Is that the Sky Vein Essence Pill?"

Zhao Tian handed the pill to Qi Nue "Yeah it is..."

Looking at the blue pill in her hand, she was amazed "The purity... as usual, you are refining such pure pills, little brother."

Qi Xue took that pill from her hands and looked at it in amazement "This pill alone would easily attain you the status of Crimson Sage."

Hearing this, Zhao Tian's gaze squinted "Is that the 6th position?"

"Yeah..."

There are ranks in the Alchemy ranking System.

1. Ember Initiate

2. Flame Binder

3. Inferno Artisan

4. Blaze Architect

5. Flame Forger

6. Crimson Sage

7. Ember Sovereign

8. Empyrean Deity

9. Pill Paragon

Qi Xue nodded, placing the pill back into his hand. "Yes. Reaching this stage means you've already surpassed the majority of alchemists in this region."

"Many would dedicate lifetimes to refining a pill of this caliber, yet you've accomplished it in mere months."

With a smile, Qi Nue sat beside him and leaned onto him, pressing her warmth on him "Aren't you happy, little brother?"

His gaze lowered to the pill in his hand "Yeah I am... but I still have a long way to go."

Qi Xue sat on the other side and wrapped her arms around his hand "You will surely reach even higher positions... Don't forget us then."

"Yeah, we need free pills in the future..." Qi Nue spoke in a affectionate tone as she squeezed his arm.

With a shake of his head, he replied "No, how could I forget my senior sisters?"

"Hahaha..."

...

The rhythmic clinking of plates filled the warm kitchen...

A gentle breeze filtered through the open windows, rustling the curtains and allowing the soft glow of the evening lanterns to cast golden reflections.

Li Jia dipped her hands into the basin of warm water as her delicate fingers brushing against the smooth ceramic of a dish.

The water rippled slightly as she let out a small sigh, her thoughts drifting elsewhere.

After a moment of silence, she spoke "It's been a while since I've properly spent time with Tian..."

Her voice carried a mix of longing and frustration as her eyes stared at the dish in her hands.

She ran a cloth over it absently and her grip tightened "He is rarely even coming to the artifact these days."

She paused, setting the dish aside before reaching for another.

The warm water slid down her wrist as she resumed scrubbing, but there was no real focus in her movements.

"He's been in the Alchemy Chamber for days on end, and sometimes… he even sleeps there."

"Do you know? It's been three months since I even kissed him."

At those words, Fei Lingxi, who had been drying the dishes beside her, let out a soft sigh.

She placed the cloth down momentarily and leaned against the counter "Not only you,"

"None of us have been intimate with him in the past three months... He's fully immersed in his alchemy."

Li Jia bit her lip and her fingers clenched the dishcloth as an ache settled in her chest.

Taking a deep breath, she turned her head toward Fei Lingxi, her tone firmer now "I mean… I understand he wants to uphold Elder Jing's wish. I really do."

Her voice softened slightly, but there was a quiet pain beneath it "But… we are also his wives, right?"

Her fingers curled into her palm as she lowered her gaze "We also need his attention. We also need his love. Three months..."

Fei Lingxi remained silent for a moment, watching the flickering lantern light dance across the kitchen walls.

She could understand Li Jia's frustration.

She knows Zhao Tian is really depressed after Yao Jing's death... but at the same time, he can't always dwell on her death and ignore others.

And Xia Shenyi is also rarely seen here because she is spending most of her time with her Master.

She closed her eyes for a moment 'I really miss you, Husband...'

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