In front of the Evil Extermination Bureau, two state officials stood as solemn as sculptures.

When Mr. Sun's figure appeared at the corner of the street, the two exchanged a puzzled glance.

This Medicine King, quite renowned in Xunyang Prefecture, was little known in the territory of Lingzhou.

However, the pressure of the Pulse Condensation Realm emanating from him was not to be underestimated.

The state official on the left pondered for a moment, stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "May I ask what brings you to the Evil Extermination Bureau?"

Recently, Lingzhou was calm and peaceful. A sudden visit by a master of the Pulse Condensation Realm was surely not ordinary.

Excitement flickered in Mr. Sun's eyes, and he unexpectedly grabbed the state official's arm: "Quickly take me to see Mr. Qin! I have urgent matters to discuss!"

"Mr. Qin?"

The state official heard this, his expression tightened, and he subtly withdrew his arm: "Mr. Qin is not currently at the Evil Extermination Bureau. If it's urgent, please wait here for a moment."

Recently, everyone at the Evil Extermination Bureau knew that Qin An spent his days in the Lingzhou library, returning only at night to rest.

People were long used to Mr. Qin's fondness for reading.

If someone wanted to find Qin An today, they would have to wait here.

They dared not disturb Qin An while he was reading.

Mr. Sun furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "Could it be that Mr. Qin has already set out for Xunyang Prefecture?"

He knew well of Qin An's strength and potential and understood that Lingzhou would not be his permanent abode.

One day, Qin An would leave Lingzhou and head to Xunyang Prefecture.

Now, hearing this news suddenly, he had such a conjecture.

But the state official shook his head and said, "The transfer order for Xunyang Prefecture has not been issued. Mr. Qin is still the mountain patrol officer of Lingzhou, so he remains within Lingzhou, only recently getting lost in the sea of books and often lingering in the city's bookstores."

Reading books?

Mr. Sun was bewildered by this statement.

"What kind of books?"

If he were studying cultivation techniques in the Confidential Library of the Evil Extermination Bureau, it would be reasonable, but what rare books could there be in a street bookstore?

The state official shook his head and said, "The official likes reading books a lot, but as to why he is obsessed with bookstores, we dare not ask. You just wait here."

It's their turn to be on duty today, and saying so much is already in consideration of Qin An.

Even if the other party is a master of the Pulse Condensation Realm, the rules of the Evil Extermination Bureau must be followed.

So, after saying this, the state official spoke no more. He stood at the door with unwavering gaze, returning to his previous statue-like stance.

Mr. Sun originally wanted to ask where exactly Qin An was in the bookstore, intending to go personally.

But seeing the state official's attitude, it seemed that he wouldn't tell him, nor dare he disturb Qin An.

Thinking of this, Mr. Sun pondered for a moment and then had to suppress his doubts, waiting patiently at the door.

Until dusk fell and the lanterns in front of the Evil Extermination Bureau lit up with a dim glow, Qin An in dark attire was seen strolling leisurely from the end of the long street.

Qin An naturally also noticed Mr. Sun's figure, quickly walked over, and asked with a hand caressing his long knife: "Are the medicinal materials ready?"

Mr. Sun glanced around and whispered, "I've found them. It's not suitable to talk here. How about we speak inside?"

Qin An understood and nodded: "Of course."

He led Mr. Sun towards the Evil Extermination Bureau.

The two state officials at the door did not dare to stop him. After saluting with clasped fists, they let Qin An and Mr. Sun enter the Evil Extermination Bureau.

...

Upon returning to the room, Qin An lit the oil lamp on the table.

Under the dim glow of the lamp, Mr. Sun, relying on the light, solemnly took out various precious medicinal herbs from the medicine basket.

Among them, the Jade Heart Grass, glistening like jade, was particularly eye-catching.

Qin An waited indifferently until Mr. Sun placed the medicine basket on the ground before he started examining it.

"Are you planning to refine the Heart Returning Elixir?" Qin An's gaze was as sharp as a sword.

Mr. Sun revealed a look of "as expected," clapped his hands, and praised: "Mr. Qin, your keen eye and talent in the Alchemy Dao are truly remarkable, seeing at a glance the elixir this old man intends to refine."

Qin An nodded and said, "The Heart Returning Elixir can cure madness; with just one dose, all madness can be cured."

"This was researched jointly by physicians and pill masters."

"But for you to want me to use the Ten-Perfection Fusion Elixir Skill, it's certainly not just about refining the Heart Returning Elixir."

Mr. Sun explained, "The Heart Returning Elixir is just a part; there are also these things."

As he spoke, Mr. Sun also took out a mutton-fat jade bottle from his bosom.

As soon as the red silk stopper was pulled open, a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the room.

Qin An's nose twitched slightly, and he immediately identified: "The Fire-removing Elixir can remove fire poison, the Heart-Protecting Pill can protect the heart meridians, and the Qi Replenishing Elixir can restore blood and Qi."

"What kind of illness does the person you're trying to save have?"

If combined with the Heart Returning Elixir, these four elixirs together would reveal that the person Mr. Sun was treating had extremely complicated conditions.

Mr. Sun said helplessly: "I cannot disclose his identity. Could Mr. Qin use the Ten-Perfection Fusion Elixir Skill to merge these four elixirs together without losing their efficacy?"

Seeing that Mr. Sun was unwilling to say more, Qin An nodded: "It's not difficult. Tomorrow, I'll go to Spring Breeze Hall, borrow a Pill Furnace, and merge these four elixirs into one."

Reaching the ninth level in the Pill Master profession had already learned the formula of the Ten-Perfection Fusion Elixir Skill.

Integrating these four simple elixirs was no trouble for Qin An.

Mr. Sun let out a sigh of relief: "Since that is the case, I will wait another day."

Qin An said nothing more, led Mr. Sun out of the room, called a state official over, and had the official arrange accommodations for Mr. Sun.

After Mr. Sun left, Qin An considered the porcelain bottle in his hand, lost in thought.

"Everything is going smoothly for now, just waiting for the upper directive to arrive."

"If the elixirs mentioned by Mr. Sun are merged, it could even build good relations with the influential figure behind him."

"Since the power dynamics in Xunyang Prefecture are intricate, I shall change my approach to reach the summit in Xunyang Prefecture."

"Not just strength, but also background."

Having made up his mind, Qin An thought no more and retired early.

...

The next day.

As the first rays of the morning sun filtered through the clouds in the sky, they cast a dappled layer on the ground.

Mr. Sun had gotten up early and was already waiting in Qin An's courtyard.

After Qin An stepped out of the house, without wasting words, he led Mr. Sun out of the Evil Extermination Bureau and arrived at the Spring Breeze Hall where Ge Feng was.

Inside the Spring Breeze Hall, Ge Feng was in the process of refining a Yang Elixir.

Ever since he learned how to refine the Yang Elixir, he had tightly bound the Spring Breeze Hall to the Evil Extermination Bureau.

With the support of the Evil Extermination Bureau, the Spring Breeze Hall had also become increasingly prosperous.

Ge Feng was well aware that all this stemmed from the teacher he had acknowledged.

Even though Qin An had not recognized him as a disciple, in his heart, he had long treated Qin An as a teacher-like figure.

Footsteps sounded behind him, and upon hearing them, Ge Feng immediately turned around, only to see Qin An and an elderly man emanating the aura of the Pulse Condensation Realm walking in slowly.

Ge Feng immediately put down what he was doing and hurriedly got up to greet them: "Greetings, Teacher, and Senior."

Teacher?

Ge Feng, with his face full of wrinkles and white hair on his head, looked so elderly yet called Qin An teacher, which made Mr. Sun slightly surprised.

Although Mr. Sun also knew about Qin An's talent in the Alchemy Dao, he hadn't expected that Qin An would take on a disciple in Lingzhou.

Qin An didn't explain, and he walked slowly to the Pill Furnace, saying, "I'll use the Pill Furnace for a moment."

Ge Feng nodded repeatedly, with extreme respect, he said, "Teacher, you can use it anytime you like. Since Teacher and Senior have matters, this disciple will take his leave first."

He was a smart person—able to rely on the Yang Elixir to count on the Evil Extermination Bureau, naturally, his perceptiveness was not lacking.

Ge Feng instantly saw that Mr. Sun and Qin An definitely had matters to discuss.

After Ge Feng left, Qin An took out the porcelain bottle given by Mr. Sun and the herbs needed to refine the Heart Returning Elixir.

Before applying the Ten-Perfection Fusion Elixir Skill, it was necessary to first refine the Heart Returning Elixir.

After pondering briefly, Qin An placed all the materials needed for the Heart Returning Elixir into the Pill Furnace, stimulating the flames below the furnace.

Mr. Sun watched intently from the side, seeming as if he wanted to memorize every step taken by Qin An.

Qin An did not shy away, and once the fire heated the Pill Furnace to a glowing red, he began to refine according to the Heart Returning Elixir formula.

The inhalation and exhalation of True Qi were controlled to a flawless extent by Qin An.

The characteristic of a ninth-level Pill Master first purifies the elixir.

Then, utilizing the innate talent of the Returning to Storage Realm, the herbs become even more refined.

With these two elements combined, it wasn't long before a round, jet-black pill took shape within the Pill Furnace.

Qin An extinguished the flame, and once it had cooled completely, he retrieved the pill from the Pill Furnace for a careful examination.

"Not bad, the efficacy has been enhanced."

Mr. Sun hurried forward, carefully observing the Heart Returning Elixir in Qin An's hand, eyes widening with shock: "Mr. Qin, could it be that the elixir you refined can still purify its quality?"

Qin An casually replied, "It's just a lucky coincidence."

Mr. Sun didn't say anything further.

But he didn't believe a single word Qin An said.

Lucky coincidence, indeed.

With such assured composure, it was clear this was intentional.

However, purifying the Heart Returning Elixir would indeed lead to better healing results.

Without further ado, Qin An again poured the remaining pills into his palm and tossed them into the Pill Furnace together.

This reckless manner made Mr. Sun's heart skip a beat.

But aware of Qin An's alchemical skills, he refrained from intervening.

The flames of the Pill Furnace continued to burn, turning the entire furnace as fiery red as the sun.

Under the intense heat, all four pills within the furnace melted completely.

Qin An controlled his True Qi with unwavering focus.

Even as a ninth-level Pill Master, he required extreme caution in performing the Ten-Perfection Fusion Elixir Skill.

After about the time of one incense stick burning, the four pills gradually fused, finally forming a thumb-sized jet-black pill.

Qin An once again extinguished the fire, and when it had thoroughly cooled, he fetched the pill from the Pill Furnace.

The pill emitted an incredibly enticing fragrance, so appealing that a whiff would invigorate one's spirit.

"It's done." Qin An tossed the pill towards Mr. Sun.

Mr. Sun skillfully caught it, brought it to his nose for a delicate sniff, and his eyes filled with a fervent joy: "With this elixir, the ailment can surely be eradicated!"

He carefully took out a porcelain bottle, placed the elixir inside, sealed it with a wooden stopper, and finally let out a long breath.

This endeavor took considerable time, but it had finally succeeded today.

Mr. Sun then placed the porcelain bottle into his bosom and respectfully saluted Qin An: "Many thanks to Mr. Qin for your assistance!"

Qin An moved slightly aside, acknowledging only with a half-bow, and said, "You are leaving now?"

Mr. Sun nodded: "The elixir is ready, I ought to leave. Once I return, I can remove the ailment."

Qin An had no intention of keeping Mr. Sun.

With matters concluded, he intended to return to the Evil Extermination Bureau to continue honing his scholarly profession's proficiency.

He had many accomplishments yet to redeem.

There were still some demon crystals in Lingzhou's Confidential Library. Once he elevated the scholar profession to level ten, he could attempt to integrate the Secret Technique of the Jiao Dragon Clan and see if he could cultivate the Jiao Dragon bloodline.

Mr. Sun saw Qin An preparing to leave and left Spring Breeze Hall alongside him.

But just then, a rush of hurried footsteps filled the air.

Ge Feng entered from outside, saluted, and said: "Teacher, a state official from the Evil Extermination Bureau has come, claiming to have urgent matters to convey to you."

Qin An furrowed his brows, waved his sleeve, and said: "Let's go out and see."

...

On the street outside Spring Breeze Hall, a state official from the Internal Affairs Department stood with his clothes drenched in sweat, looking around anxiously.

Upon seeing Qin An emerge, he immediately stepped forward, saluted, and presented a sealed secret letter.

"This subordinate greets Mr. Qin. There's a letter from the provincial lord, stating that the matters of Xunyang Prefecture have been settled, and details are within the letter."

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