Su Yang casually took some elixir pills and then went to the Spirit Palace, pretending to be cultivating and healing his injuries.

Entering the Spirit Palace, Su Yang was once again shaken; the spiritual energy inside the Spirit Palace was so abundant that it nearly liquefied.

Su Yang couldn't help but marvel; no wonder these people consider entering the Divine Palace as a huge reward. Not to mention the cultivation speed inside the World Melting Furnace, the grandeur of the Divine Master here is enough to astound anyone.

Elixir pills are readily available, spiritual energy liquefied, receiving all kinds of respect here. Who wouldn't desire such treatment?

After sitting quietly in the Spirit Palace for a while, as the sky gradually darkened, Su Yang exited the Spirit Palace.

According to the information Su Yang had obtained earlier, at nightfall, there would be a change of personnel at the Pill Palace.

Su Yang waited nearby, and when the sky turned completely dark, a group entered the Pill Palace, and another group walked out.

Su Yang saw clearly, the pill master he had been keeping an eye on earlier also walked out along with the others.

After the group went to the small building behind the Pill Palace, had their meal, they dispersed to their own activities. Some wandered leisurely nearby, some studied books, some cultivated, and some even went to the Spirit Palace to cultivate.

It was apparent that the Divine Master treated the members of the Medicine Sect well. To win hearts, he provided these people with many conveniences; the resources available here could also be enjoyed by the members of the Medicine Sect.

If not, merely suppressing the members of the Medicine Sect with high pressure might not make them wholeheartedly work for him.

Su Yang mainly kept an eye on the pill master; this pill master didn't seem very sociable either, as after meal, he didn't participate in activities with the rest but instead returned alone to the small building.

There were also some people inside the small building, but not many; most were outside. After all, these pill masters were cultivators too, and their strength wasn't weak. Although they expended much energy on alchemy in the front, their bodies weren't so tired. Plus, given their strength, cultivating at the Spirit Palace would restore them much better.

Su Yang found this pill master even more peculiar. When no one was noticing, Su Yang quietly entered the small building.

Following the aura, Su Yang arrived outside the room where the pill master resided and stealthily slipped inside.

The pill master was sitting inside the room; he hadn't even sensed someone approaching from behind. When Su Yang went in, he was still seated at the table inside, scribbling something.

Su Yang silently came up behind him; the man still hadn't noticed. Su Yang looked over and was shocked to find the man was drawing a map, constantly annotating something strange on it.

Su Yang watched from behind for a while but couldn't discern any peculiarities in the map, yet his curiosity about the man grew. When no one was paying attention, Su Yang suddenly reached out and subdued the man. Then, carrying him, Su Yang left the building through the window, using the dark of night to swiftly slip into the distant woods.

Even though there were guards nearby, no one noticed what was happening here. In fact, no one would imagine anyone causing trouble here, since those who could enter the World Melting Furnace were insiders; how could insiders cause trouble here?

And even if someone did come to cause trouble, it would be at the front three major palaces; who would venture to disturb the place where the pill masters resided at the back?

After entering the woods, Su Yang increased his speed, quickly traversing two mountains and completely distancing himself from the area where the others were before stopping.

The pill master was still unconscious; Su Yang first removed his hood to see who he was.

In the moment the hood was removed, Su Yang was stunned, because the man was incredibly ugly. His face was like snakeskin, covered with fine scales, hiding his features completely, appearing extremely terrifying.

Su Yang finally understood why the man wore a hood.

He sighed, put the hood back on the man, and then lifted the restraints on him, allowing him to slowly regain consciousness.

After waking, the man looked around blankly, and when his gaze fell on Su Yang, he instantly became terrified.

After a brief silence, the man hurriedly knelt, trembling: "Greetings… Greetings, Master Fang!"

Su Yang then remembered that his identity was Fang Zishu. Judging by the man's expression, he seemed somewhat guilty for some reason?

Recalling the man drawing and annotating the map, Su Yang vaguely felt that he might be engaged in something special.

He hesitated briefly but chose to continue pretending to be Fang Zishu, and sternly said: "Speak, who exactly are you!"

The pill master paused, trembling: "Master Fang, what… what do you mean?"

"Hmph, do you think I brought you here for no reason?" Su Yang said coldly: "You really aren't aware?"

The pill master's expression changed again, his voice quaking even more: "Master Fang, I… I truly don't understand. Did I… did I do something to offend…"

"Offend?" Su Yang sneered: "You're not offending me, but what you've been up to, you're not aware of your own actions?"

The pill master looked horrified, his voice trembled: "I… I honestly have no idea…"

"Don't know?" Su Yang laughed coldly: "Do you think the Divine Master sent me here for no reason? Do you think I don't know what you've been doing? Why did I only capture you and no one else? I saw clearly everything you drew!"

The pill master was completely panicked; he retreated somewhat, looking at Su Yang in terror: "You… you said the Divine Master sent you, this… how is this possible…?"

"Why wouldn't it be?" Su Yang thought with delight; it seemed he had indeed uncovered a big secret. Perhaps, from this pill master's mouth, he might extract some valuable information.

The pill master was extremely fearful; he seemed genuinely scared, retreating anxiously, but was still pursued step-by-step by Su Yang.

"Speak, who exactly are you!" Su Yang said coldly: "You're clear you can't escape…"

The pill master looked at Su Yang, then looked around, hesitating for a moment before finally clenching his teeth as if he had made a decision.

"Fine, I'll tell!" The pill master gritted his teeth: "But, if I tell, would… would you spare me…"

Su Yang rejoiced internally; unexpectedly, he had really bluffed this pill master, a truly unexpected gain!