Xiao Chen let out a long sigh of relief after putting away the eight Meridian Unblocking Pills. He could finally put down the worry in his heart. After putting the cauldron back into the space of the Seal of Mountains and Rivers, Xiao Chen did not immediately get up to summon his clansmen. Instead, he sat down cross-legged again and closed his eyes to adjust his breath.
It had to be said that alchemy was indeed a money-burning profession. Take the Meridian Unblocking Pill for example. This was just a pill used to break through from the Bone Tempering Realm to the Blood Refining Realm. Not to mention the dozens of precious medicines that were hundreds of years old, just the fuel alone cost 100 low-grade Primordial Stones. This kind of consumption rate was not something that an ordinary tribe could afford.
Looking at Xiao Chen, who was sitting cross-legged on the stone bed, the Primordial Qi in the world constantly gathered towards his body as he breathed. His entire body was like a bottomless pit, swallowing the Primordial Qi that was drifting outside his body like a whale swallowing water.
In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the Battle Qi that had been consumed by alchemy had been replenished, and his pale face had become rosy again.
Crackle!
With a series of continuous sounds, all the 108,000 pores on Xiao Chen's body burst open, and countless Qi turned into sharp arrows that exploded in the space. It turned out that this was the poison of alchemy fire that Xiao Chen's body had absorbed after alchemy, and now it had all been expelled from his body.
After a while, two electric lights shot out from Xiao Chen's eyes, and a hint of determination flashed between his brows. Then, he shouted towards the outside, "Someone, summon the First Elder, Third Elder, Commander Ding, Centurion Huang Liang, Centurion Shi Ya, and the others. I have something to discuss with them."
As for who these Meridian Unblocking Pills would be given to, Xiao Chen had already made up his mind. In just a few months, the population of the Gu Yuan Tribe had more than doubled. With so many outsiders joining the Gu Yuan Tribe, the only way to truly subdue these people was through strength. Therefore, as long as the main branch of the Gu Yuan Tribe was strong, these people would not dare to make any moves.
As for the talk of nepotism, Xiao Chen did not care at all. Not only that, but Xiao Chen was also preparing to reorganize the original Guardian Soldiers in the tribe after the Gu Yuan Tribe's crisis. Apart from the original 1,000 soldiers in the tribe, he would break up all the new soldiers and merge them to form new Guardian Soldiers. He would then firmly grasp the new scattered soldiers in the Gu Yuan Tribe's hands.
In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door. Head Elder Tie Shi and the others had arrived.
"Alright, no need to be so polite."
Hearing that the footsteps outside had stopped, Xiao Chen knew that the few of them wanted to greet him in the room, so he spoke in advance.
The Head Elder and the others, who were originally at the door, immediately looked at each other when they heard this. They pushed the door open and entered the outer hall of Xiao Chen's room.
In the next moment, Xiao Chen walked out and led everyone to the stone chairs. Only then did he sit on the main seat unhurriedly. He looked around at the few of them and realized that they were all in a hurry. It seemed that the Mysterious Snake and Kui Shui Tribes were a great threat to the tribe.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Chen immediately said, "How is the tribe? Are the people in the tribe stable? Are the new people who have submitted to us safe and sound?"
"Reporting to Tribe Leader, everything in the tribe is under control. After Lord Tribe Leader returned and killed the two Blood Refining Realm warriors of the Mysterious Snake and Kui Shui Tribes, the people in the tribe have gradually settled down."
After hearing the Head Elder's words, Xiao Chen nodded slightly and looked at the commander of the soldiers, Ding Shan, who was next to him.
Seeing that the Tribe Leader was looking at him, Ding Shan did not hesitate at all. He hurriedly got up and said to Xiao Chen, "Reporting to Lord Tribe Leader, as expected, after Lord Tribe Leader gathered many soldiers to enter the stone tower, someone finally couldn't help but reveal his fox's tail. According to Lord Tribe Leader's order, anyone who has ill intentions around the stone tower will be arrested rather than let go. They have all been arrested."
After dealing with all the affairs of the tribe, Xiao Chen then mentioned the purpose of summoning everyone.
"According to my observation, everyone has already reached the Great Perfection of the Bone Tempering Realm. In the past two months, our Gu Yuan Tribe has achieved unparalleled development compared to the past few years. All of you have contributed a lot, but the heavens don't follow our wishes. They don't want us to develop steadily."
"It's our incompetence!"
Xiao Chen did not expect everyone to stand up and apologize to him in unison before he could finish his words.
"Alright, everyone is the mainstay of our Gu Yuan Tribe. When I was not in the tribe, you were the ones who guarded the tribe. What's wrong? If there's anyone to blame, it's me, the Tribe Leader, who has neglected my duties!"
Xiao Chen did not linger on this topic. He got everyone to stand up and return to their original seats. "This time, the reason this Tribe Head gathered everyone here is to let everyone try to see if they can break through to the Blood Refinement Realm in advance. That way, you will be able to fight for the tribe in the upcoming war!
What!
Hearing Xiao Chen's words, everyone was shocked. Breaking through to the Blood Refining Realm was everyone's wish. It could be said that it was the wish of everyone in the Gu Yuan Tribe. However, this gap was like a natural moat that blocked countless people's footsteps.
Although all of them were martial artists who had reached the Great Perfection of the Bone Tempering Realm and could even be said to be martial artists who were half a step into the Blood Refining Realm and were only half a step away from the Blood Refining Realm, this half step was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Without a fortuitous encounter, they might not be able to break through even after a few years. However, now their Lord Tribe Leader said that he could help them break through to the Blood Refining Realm. How could everyone not be shocked?
However, after just a moment, everyone's shock turned into ecstasy. Obviously, they thought of Xiao Chen's other identity as an alchemist. This was a profession that was blessed by heaven and earth. It could turn something rotten into something magical. It would be easy for everyone to break through to the Blood Refining Realm.
Looking at everyone's ecstatic expression, Xiao Chen knew that they had already guessed his intentions. Without saying anything more, several green lights flashed, and a fist-sized porcelain bottle appeared in everyone's hands.
"In your hands are the Meridian Unblocking Pills that I have just refined. They are the supreme elixirs for breaking through to the Blood Refining Realm."
Xiao Chen paused for a moment. When he saw that everyone's faces were filled with joy, he opened his mouth again and said, "The reason why Blood Refining Realm martial artists are stronger than Bone Tempering Realm martial artists is because from the initial tempering of their bones and muscles, they have reached the stage where Battle Qi enters their body endlessly. From the initial surface of the body, the Battle Qi gradually penetrates deep into the body. Step by step, they continuously dig out the divine treasures of the human body."
"More importantly, Blood Refining Realm martial artists can initially absorb the Qi of Heaven and Earth and integrate it into their body, forming the Zhou Tian Battle Qi, which is endless!"
Just like that, Xiao Chen told the Great Elder and the others about his understanding of the Blood Refining Realm.