Starting as a Snake: Defying Heaven with Invincibility-Chapter 61 – The news sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom!

Due to the lengthy process of refining fourth-grade pills, Xiao Long primarily focused on producing a large quantity of top-tier third-grade pills this time, along with a few easily refined fourth-grade pills.

With the assistance of his clone and the newly acquired Four Symbols Treasure Cauldron, Xiao Long's pill refining speed increased more than threefold. Even for fourth-grade pills, it only took him a day or two to refine one.

During this long process of pill refining, the outside world remained calm. The significant event of six alchemists' deaths did not spread, and even Gu Yun did not come to cause trouble, which was unexpected for Xiao Long.

The Qianlong Bank was still in a dismal state, with members leaving one after another. Now, only Wan Jianfeng and Su Ya remained, along with a few temporary workers. Even the guards at the auction house had left.

Wan Jianfeng, left with no choice, had to sell off the subsidiary industries like Wanxiang Pavilion, Qianlong Tavern, and the silk shop at low prices, leaving only the core auction house.

"Lord Xiao, I've even offered up the treasure cauldron left by Qin Hai. The fate of the bank is in your hands now!"

Wan Jianfeng prayed silently.

Days passed, and neither enemies nor the army of the Beast Taming Sect came, which was quite strange.

Three weeks later, a thunderous explosion suddenly erupted from the secret chamber, shaking the entire bank. Wan Jianfeng quickly rushed to the entrance of the chamber, only to see a massive hole blown into the floor, with billowing black smoke emerging from it.

Countless formation traces appeared on the ground, with an illusory light shield covering the hole, indicating the Qianlong Formation's automatic defense mode.

"Lord Xiao!" Wan Jianfeng was shocked and hurried into the secret chamber.

He had heard that if something went wrong during pill refining, it could lead to an explosion, and even the Qianlong Formation had been triggered. The explosion must have been intense. If anything happened to Xiao Long, Wan Jianfeng would be doomed.

When he rushed into the chamber, he did not see the tragic scene of Xiao Long's body shattered. Instead, he saw a charred figure sitting cross-legged on the ground, muttering to himself.

"Indeed, without reaching the Prenatal Realm, it's still impossible to refine fifth-grade pills. Let's stop here for now."

Xiao Long stood up, patted himself, and the carbonized parts of his body fell off automatically, revealing smooth skin.

As he turned around, he saw Wan Jianfeng standing at the doorway, looking dazed.

"Wan Jianfeng, this is what I casually refined. You handle it."

Xiao Long tossed over a storage ring, and Wan Jianfeng mechanically caught it. Just a glance inside was enough to make his mind feel like it had been struck by lightning.

"Ten Qi Condensing Pills, ten Scarlet Blood Pills, ten Chongxu Pills, and... a fourth-grade Breakthrough Pill!"

Wan Jianfeng trembled with excitement, looking at Xiao Long with tears glistening in his eyes.

"Thank you, Lord Xiao, for saving my bank. I, Wan, will forever remember your kindness." He raised his hands high, respectfully kneeling and bowing down.

That evening, the Qianlong Bank headquarters announced that a week later, they would hold a pill auction, selling thirty third-grade pills and three fourth-grade pills at the Fire Cloud City branch!

The news sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom!

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The next day, countless families and forces, big and small, rushed to the Qianlong Bank to inquire about the news, only to be turned away. That evening, the long-absent City Lord of Fire Cloud City, Han Wuxie, personally appeared, using his strength as an Innate Expert to awe the crowd, finally persuading Wan Jianfeng to open the doors and invite him in!

However, it wasn't long before Han Wuxie emerged, and upon returning to his residence, he quietly sold off a large number of treasures, including a quasi-Innate Spiritual Treasure, claiming it was to raise funds.

Meanwhile, rumors spread that the fourth-grade pills to be sold by the Qianlong Bank included one Breakthrough Pill and two Spirit Molding Pills.

The news caused a frenzy throughout the Tianfeng Kingdom!

The Breakthrough Pill: It has about a thirty percent chance to help someone at the tenth level of the Qi Condensing Realm break through the bottleneck and enter the Prenatal Realm!

The Spirit Molding Pill: It reshapes one's foundation, greatly enhancing comprehension and talent, allowing for rapid cultivation progress, transforming an ordinary person into a super genius.

Both the Breakthrough Pill and the Spirit Molding Pill are supreme-grade fourth-grade pills! Their value is beyond words!

"What!"

In the Fire Cloud Sect, Xue Wuqing, who was in seclusion, leapt up in shock, a fervent gleam flashing in his icy eyes.

"The Breakthrough Pill, I must obtain it!" After his last breakthrough, Xue Wuqing was already at half-step Prenatal, just a step away from the next level.

For him, taking the Breakthrough Pill meant an over eighty percent chance of success!

"The Spirit Molding Pill is tailor-made for my son. Our Wang family must have it!" In the Wang family of the Capital, the head of the family immediately ordered the preparation of funds to head to Fire Cloud City.

"Who would have thought that such a small Tianfeng Kingdom would produce fourth-grade pills? I must see it for myself!"

In the Alchemist Guild of the Capital, the Tianfeng Pill King stroked his beard and set off southward.

...

While people from all over the country flocked to Fire Cloud City, Xiao Long left the Qianlong Bank and arrived at the entrance of the Fire Cloud Sect in the eastern part of the city.

Before him was a majestic mountain, with a staircase winding up endlessly from the foot of the mountain. Beside it stood a fiery red cloud plaque with the words "Fire Cloud Sect" written on it.

"Hmph! It's time to collect some interest!" Xiao Long looked up at the endless mountain path, a cold smile on his face.

The Fire Cloud Sect had closed its gates, activating the Mountain Protection Array. From a distance, only a hazy mist could be seen, with no disciples guarding the entrance, making it unclear how to enter.

Xiao Long was unimpressed. Such a formation was at best a top-tier tenth-level illusion array, which might stop others but not him.

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Long traced a few mysterious arcs, his movements dazzling. After just a few breaths, a faintly discernible door appeared ahead.

Xiao Long stepped forward and entered the door.

As soon as Xiao Long entered, a cute, snow-white fox quietly appeared behind him, blinking its eyes and following him through the door.

Upon entering, the scenery before Xiao Long changed dramatically. The mountain was filled with countless white-tiled houses and pavilions, surrounded by spiritual qi, resembling a paradise. But Xiao Long knew that the external scene was just an illusion; this was the true appearance of the mountain.

"Who dares trespass into the Fire Cloud Sect!"

A stern voice rang out, and a Fire Cloud Sect deacon leaped down from the top of a pavilion, brandishing a long sword at Xiao Long.

"Summon your sect master to see me!" Xiao Long said calmly.

"Insolent! Our sect master is not someone you can meet at will. Surrender now!" The deacon was angry but did not advance with his sword, as he couldn't discern Xiao Long's strength.

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"I'll give you the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn to call Liao Huoyun over. If he doesn't come, I'll kill one person with each breath!"

After speaking, Xiao Long sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes to rest.

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