"What benefit do I get from lying to you?"

Su Chen glanced sideways at Ji Tianhong and said.

Ji Tianhong thought for a moment and then said:

"In that case, little brother, would you be able to help my Ji Family in refining some elixirs?"

"As long as you prepare the herbs, some raw materials, and of course the alchemy cauldron."

Su Chen replied casually.

This Ji Family has been good to Zhou Ying's family, so Su Chen agreed mainly for Zhou Ying's sake. After all, it wasn't a difficult task for him.

"We do have an alchemy cauldron in the Ji Family."

Ji Tianhong said:

"Please write down the herbs you need, little brother, and I will have someone prepare them immediately."

Though he still doubted whether this young man really made the elixirs, he thought it wouldn't hurt to try.

By this time, Zhou Shan had already walked off and soon returned with a pen and paper.

Su Chen spread out the white paper and wrote down all the herbs he needed.

"Zhou Shan, quickly go to the pharmacy and check if these herbs are available; if not, find a way to get them."

Ji Tianhong handed the paper to Zhou Shan and instructed.

In the Ruin Realm, nearly every power has a pharmacy stocked with various herbs and raw materials.

"Okay, Family Head."

Zhou Shan took the paper and left quickly.

"Mr. Su, how did someone as young as you learn such advanced alchemy techniques?"

Ji Tianhong asked, still feeling uneasy.

"Self-taught."

Su Chen replied calmly.

Upon hearing this, Ji Tianhong felt even less convinced.

He hadn't believed it much, to begin with. But if this young man had a remarkable master behind him with a high talent for alchemy, there might be some possibility.

Now he claims to be self-taught—it was just too...

Seeing the expression on his face, Su Chen knew he wasn't convinced, but he had no intention of explaining further.

It was true that Su Chen had gained his alchemy skills through studying the Elixir Chapter of the Laws Forbidden Tome—saying he was self-taught wasn't quite untruthful!

However, he certainly wouldn't tell Ji Tianhong about the Laws Forbidden Tome. He hadn't even told anyone in the manor, let alone this newly acquainted Ji Family's Family Head!

It was his secret. After all, Zi Mei had repeatedly stressed to him that he must never reveal anything about the Laws Forbidden Tome!

Honestly, Ji Tianhong almost gave up hope at this moment. But after considering, he thought there's no harm in trying; at most, they would waste some herbs!

What if?!

Or perhaps the young man was reluctant to reveal his formidable master and was being evasive. It was indeed possible!

Before long, Zhou Shan returned and reported to Ji Tianhong:

"Family Head, we have everything except for Red Crystal Flower and Twin Tail Grass. The pharmacy is already preparing the rest, and I instructed them to deliver everything to the pill room once ready."

"If Red Crystal Flower is unavailable, you can replace it with Saffron. As for Twin Tail Grass, Snow Lotus Herb can be used instead."

Su Chen pondered for a moment and said.

"We do have these two. I'll go inform them."

Zhou Shan thought for a moment and said, then he left again.

"Family Head Ji, shall we?"

Su Chen stood up and said.

"Please!"

Ji Tianhong replied. Since he was asking a favor, he had to be courteous.

Then, Su Chen followed Ji Tianhong as they walked forward. After a short walk, they arrived at the Ji family residence area!

The Ji family members, upon seeing Su Chen, were all puzzled—who was this young man, and why was the Family Head personally accompanying him?

"Brother Su!"

At this moment, a voice full of surprise sounded.

"Young Master Ji."

Seeing Ji Ping walking over from the side, Su Chen smiled slightly.

"Brother Su, I was just about to look for you!"

Ji Ping said with a smile, then glanced at Ji Tianhong, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes—why was his father with Su Chen?

"Ping'er, do you know this young brother?"

Ji Tianhong, seeing this, asked curiously.

"We just met yesterday."

Ji Ping replied:

"By the way, father, where are you going?"

"Oh, I'm asking this young brother to help our Ji Family refine some elixirs."

Ji Tianhong replied casually.

"Brother Su, you can refine elixirs?!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ping's eyes widened in shock.

"I know a little bit about it."

Su Chen chuckled and said.

He knew that even though Ji Tianhong spoke politely, he kept calling him "young brother," showing that deep down he didn't quite believe him.

But Su Chen didn't mind. As Ji Ping's father, calling him "young brother" was not offensive.

"Alright, I'll come along and have a look."

Ji Ping promptly said.

Then, the three of them continued walking and soon arrived at a door. Ji Ping pushed it open and said:

"This is the pill room."

Su Chen nodded and went inside to take a look, noticing that it had just been cleaned.

Judging from some signs, Su Chen could easily tell that this pill room hadn't been used in a long time.

Then, he walked to the alchemy cauldron in the middle of the room and gently stroked it.

Immediately, a light flashed in his eyes. He felt that this alchemy cauldron was even better than the one Qin Nishang had given him; it was undoubtedly also a magic artifact!

Su Chen once again realized that the resources in the Ruin Realm were indeed far more abundant than outside!

The Ji Family was at most a medium power in the Jade Mountain Spirit Vein, perhaps not even, yet they had such an alchemy cauldron and plenty of herbs!

One can only imagine the incredible resources possessed by stronger powers within the Jade Mountain Spirit Vein, not to mention the entire Ruin Realm!

"Is this alchemy cauldron suitable?"

Seeing Su Chen staring at the cauldron, Ji Tianhong asked.

"It's excellent, better than the one I use."

Su Chen nodded.

Then Su Chen also looked at the fire and noticed that it was artificially made, with fire control mechanisms set up. The fuel, however, was even more suitable for alchemy than what he used.

Just then, footsteps echoed outside, and Su Chen and the others stepped out, realizing that Zhou Shan had brought two people with the herbs.

"Uncle Zhou, have them place the herbs in the room."

Su Chen instructed.

"Alright."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shan and the two people took the herbs into the room.

"Brother Su, can I watch?"

Ji Ping asked.

"As you wish."

Su Chen said indifferently.

Su Chen rechecked the alchemy cauldron and the fire control device and then reviewed the herbs to ensure everything was in order. He then prepared to begin alchemy!

Having refined pills several times now, Su Chen was quite adept!

He first ignited the fire and carefully controlled the flames at the base of the cauldron, but he did not immediately add the herbs.

After all, the cauldron hadn't been used for a long time, so it was best to heat it evenly first...