At this moment, Tian Qi saw Ding Lin's action and couldn't help but feel extremely shocked, obviously not expecting Ding Fan to achieve this level. It's simply too awesome!

Although Tian Qi knew that Ding Fan was already a Grade Nine Alchemist and a very impressive existence, the fact that Ding Lin could become a Grade Nine Alchemist at such a young age was simply a miracle in the Cultivation World. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, no one would believe that Ding Lin was a Grade Nine Alchemist.

When Tian Qi shared Ding Lin's deeds in Dancheng with Long Ren, even Long Ren couldn't help but show a look of admiration. Tian Qi knew that Long Ren was already a very impressive existence, and in this Cultivation World, there are not a lot of youths who can reach Long Ren's level.

However, when Long Ren heard about Ding Fan's deeds, he couldn't help but be filled with shock. He really couldn't believe that the other party not only had the strength to slay Spirit Severing stage cultivators, but more importantly, Ding Fan was already a Grade Nine Alchemist. Long Ren was obviously very shocked.

Even though in terms of cultivation, Long Ren didn't think Ding Fan was extraordinary—after all, he wasn't lacking himself—in the field of alchemy, Long Ren had to concede to Ding Fan, as clearly, he himself was quite average with it and not an alchemist, merely knowing some alchemical knowledge.

What Long Ren didn't expect was that Ding Fan was already a Grade Nine Alchemist! This is simply too incredible!

Long Ren knew very well what a Grade Nine Alchemist meant and that it was not something an average alchemist could compare to. Even transcendence stage cultivators would be polite to a Grade Nine Alchemist, as a Grade Nine Alchemist's cultivation level certainly wouldn't be below that of a transcendence stage cultivator.

Even if the person hasn't reached the transcendence stage yet, it's certain they will in the near future. After all, they possess supreme quality medicine pills.

It's known that although a cultivator's training relies somewhat on talent, the more important factor is cultivation resources. Supreme quality medicine pills are not something an average cultivator could obtain. Even exchanging a supreme quality medicine pill for a city isn't out of the question. Though these supreme quality medicine pills are pricey, they have a very impressive effect on a cultivator's training.

Therefore, a Grade Nine Alchemist also represents possession of resources for supreme quality medicine pills, which means such an alchemist's cultivation level won't be poor, and the tasks around such an alchemist are all very impressive individuals. Obviously, Long Ren also knows a few Grade Nine Alchemists, each of whom not only has terrifying power but also has very massive backing, not something an ordinary cultivator can provoke.

Even Long Ren wouldn't dare to provoke them lightly and would aim to maintain a good relationship, hoping to gain supreme quality medicine pills himself.

This time, when Long Ren looked at Ding Fan, his eyes were filled with shock. It was his first time seeing such a young Grade Nine Alchemist; it was simply too incredible! Initially, Long Ren found it hard to believe Tian Qi's words as the other party was so young; how could he be a Grade Nine Alchemist?

But now, having seen Ding Fan purify the Spirit Communicating Herb, he was completely convinced of Tian Qi's words. It was known that the other party wasn't using an alchemy cauldron to purify the Spirit Communicating Herb, but was purifying it in his hand, and using two different methods—it was simply too incredible!

Long Ren knew that Ding Fan's final method of cold Qi purifying the Spirit Communicating Herb was not something an average alchemist could do. Even for a Grade Nine Alchemist, achieving this might not be attainable, let alone having such a rich Arctic Chill like Ding Fan has.

Even with Arctic Chill, wanting to precisely control it with divine sense wouldn't be something many alchemists could accomplish.

With such an ability, how could he not be a Grade Nine Alchemist? Perhaps the title of Grade Nine Alchemist doesn't even do him justice, as his alchemy skills seem to surpass the existence of a Grade Nine Alchemist. However, for an alchemist, the highest achievement or honor is the title of Grade Nine Alchemist.

At this moment, seeing Ding Fan's action, Elder Xi couldn't help but feel extremely shocked, obviously not expecting the other party to actually use such Arctic Chill to purify the Spirit Communicating Herb. Furthermore, the purified Spirit Communicating Herb was even better than what would be achieved through ordinary methods—this is simply incredible!

"I'm sorry, Big Brother Ding Fan! Earlier I was blind and misunderstood you! I sincerely apologize."

At this moment, after Ding Fan put away the purified Spirit Communicating Herb, Long Ren sincerely apologized to Ding Fan directly, with an honest expression.

For a moment, Ding Fan couldn't help but feel a slight liking towards this young cultivator. He initially saw that, although the other party didn't believe Tian Qi's words and doubted that he was a Grade Nine Alchemist, the person didn't show any disdain or contempt. Obviously, they cared a lot about Tian Qi's reputation and truly seemed to be a good friend, not an arrogant person.

Furthermore, Ding Fan felt that the other party didn't need to apologize to him — they'd done nothing wrong. Ding Fan was aware of his situation, as being such a young Grade Nine Alchemist is something no one would easily believe.

"It's fine, it was all just a misunderstanding!"

Ding Fan smiled warmly while observing the young man in front of him. The other party seemed even younger than himself, but there wasn't a bit of flippancy in his demeanor—instead, he was quite steady, yet still retained the vigor of youth. His appearance was also quite outstanding, with swordlike brows and starry eyes, clearly very handsome.

What intrigued Ding Fan the most was the way the other spoke. Although young, his words gave a very dignified feeling, something perhaps not typical for his age, suggesting he was very mature at heart, despite his youth.

Ding Fan was very curious about him.

"I forgot to introduce myself, Big Brother Ding Lin. I am Long Ren, you can just call me Xiao Long!"

Long Ren said, smiling with sincerity and sunshine.

"Cough cough..."

At this time, the elder behind Long Ren nearly spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing Long Ren's words. After all, Long Ren was the Lake Master of the Thirty-Six Caves, and telling someone to call him Xiao Long—if those old cultivated folks at the transcendence stage heard it, they'd probably spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"What's the matter, Elder Xi?"

At this moment, Long Ren saw the elder's expression and thought something was wrong with him, and couldn't help but ask with some concern.

"It's nothing, Lake... Young Master Long!"

The elder replied somewhat awkwardly.

Then the elder looked at Ding Fan and couldn't help but sincerely praise:

"For someone so young to possess such alchemic talent, it's truly unparalleled!"

"You're flattering me!"

Upon hearing the elder's words, Ding Fan calmly replied, although his expression was relaxed, he was clearly quite curious about this elder. Ding Fan couldn't even discern the elder's cultivation level at first; he noticed that the elder was merely a Spirit Severing stage cultivator.

But now, Ding Fan clearly felt that the elder was intentionally concealing his cultivation. Ding Fan couldn't discern it, which left him quite shocked. It was known that no cultivator's level could escape his divine sense, as his divine sense was exceptionally powerful, beyond the norm.

Yet now, Ding Fan could not perceive the elder's cultivation, which was extraordinarily strange. Even cultivators in the late Spirit Severing stage, Ding Fan could identify with his divine sense. But now, he couldn't see through this elder's cultivation, which could only mean one thing, the elder's cultivation had surpassed the Spirit Severing late stage.

Meaning he had reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage!

Thinking of this, Ding Fan was immensely shocked, never expecting to encounter a Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivator. Although this was just Ding Fan's speculation, he believed it was not wrong.

What made Ding Fan even more curious was the fact that he couldn't see through the young man's cultivation either, and yet the elder at the Tribulation stage showed immense respect for the young man, akin to a subordinate's respect for a superior. This made Ding Fan even more curious about the young man's identity.

But Ding Fan only pondered briefly, regardless of who they were, it had little to do with him. His current task was to learn about Gusu Qingwen.

"Haha, now you must finally believe what I said! You must know, my Big Brother Ding Lin is not just an ordinary being! He might even be above you, Brother Long!"

At this moment, Tian Qi, upon hearing everyone's words, mischievously smiled and spoke towards Long Ren.

"Indeed, above me, therefore, I have decided to recognize Big Brother Ding Lin as my elder brother! Let's become sworn brothers from now on! Big Brother Ding Lin, what do you think?"

At this moment, Long Ren spoke earnestly, then looked at Ding Fan.

Before Ding Fan could speak, Long Ren continued:

"Big brother, please don't look down on your little brother!"

As Long Ren finished speaking, the elder beside him couldn't help but feel immensely shocked, clearly not expecting Lake Master to want to form a sworn brotherhood with this person. Although the elder had to admit Ding Lin was indeed formidable, especially in alchemy, having surpassed the Lake Master.

But to think the Lake Master would form sworn brothers solely because of this, seemed a bit impulsive...

For Long Ren, when Tian Qi told him about Ding Fan's deeds in Dancheng, Long Ren was already full of admiration for him. Evidently, not only had he conquered Long Ren with his alchemy skills, but even dared to stand alone against the Wild Wolf Gang, a fact that Long Ren greatly admired.

Long Ren naturally knew the power of the Wild Wolf Gang, and even for him, opposing such a sect openly would require some thought. But this person dared to face the Wild Wolf Gang alone — truly a divine being! Long Ren's heart was full of admiration.

Upon hearing Long Ren's words, Tian Qi was also taken aback, clearly not expecting Long Ren to be so revered by Ding Lin, even acknowledging him as an elder brother. This was simply unbelievable! When had he ever seen Long Ren like this! Tian Qi couldn't help tentatively asking:

"Can you include me?"

"No!"

Before Ding Fan could answer, Long Ren directly replied, then looked at Tian Qi with a face full of disdain. Tian Qi couldn't help but snort coldly — if not, then not, as if it was a big deal! Tian Qi pondered for a moment... it really might be a big deal, these two combined were not even fifty years old, and they had the potential to outclass all the young cultivators in the Cultivation World!

If these two were to become sworn brothers, wouldn't the world be theirs in the future!