C27 Madman.

"Who are you, and what are you doing hiding out here?" The Azure Flame Pill King's tension eased when he spotted a young man emerging from the shadows.

Being pursued, he was on high alert for any movement.

"I am Qin Ming, of the Qin Family from Liu City," the youth introduced himself.

He had come to terms with the fact that his life would not mirror his past one; he could not become a disciple to the Azure Flame Pill King again.

Now a Pill God, it was unthinkable for him to take a Pill King as his master. Even if he were willing, the Azure Flame Pill King would surely refuse.

Upon hearing Qin Ming's introduction, the Pill King relaxed completely, realizing that someone from Liu City couldn't possibly be an emissary of his disciple.

His disciple wouldn't send a mere Martial Warrior; at the very least, a Martial Grand Master Stage cultivator would be dispatched.

Surveying the surroundings with a furrowed brow, the Azure Flame Pill King inquired, "Why aren't you safe at home tonight? What brings you here?"

The young man's clean appearance made it clear he was a significant member of the Qin Family. It was exceedingly risky for a Martial Warrior to be out alone at this hour.

"I was waiting for you!" Qin Ming said with a secretive smile.

"Waiting for me?" The Pill King's face darkened at the words, and he demanded, "Were you sent by my disciple?"

Shaking his head, Qin Ming replied, "No, I wasn't sent by anyone. Regardless of your disciple's status, he has no authority over me. I came specifically for you."

"For me?" Qing Yan chuckled. "What could a broken-down old man like me possibly offer to warrant your visit?"

Gazing earnestly into his master's eyes, Qin Ming declared, "You are far from a broken-down old man. You are the renowned Azure Flame Pill King."

"You know!" Qing Yan's face transformed with shock.

"I do, because I am the Pill God," Qin Ming affirmed with gravity.

Qing Yan burst into mocking laughter. "The Pill God has been dead for over a hundred thousand years. You claim to be the Pill God? You might as well claim to be the Martial God for all the credibility it lends."

Qing Yan was convinced the young man was delusional, proclaiming himself to be the Pill God.

Did he even comprehend what being a Pill God meant? The Pill God was an entity capable of crafting God Level Pills, a pinnacle that countless Pill Masters aspired to reach.

Qin Ming shook his head in resignation; he knew his truth would find no believers.

"Pill God Body, refine!"

Suddenly, a purple flame materialized in the void.

The flame pierced the night's darkness like a resplendent jewel, shining brightly.

"What is this?" The Azure Flame Pill King's eyes widened in astonishment at the sight of the flame hovering in the void.

As a Pill King, he recognized the flame's potential for pill refinement.

No one had ever managed to refine pills in midair without a pill furnace.

If that were possible, what use would Pill Masters have for a furnace? They could simply refine in the void.

"Refine!" Qin Ming commanded.

Weeds and leaves nearby soared toward the flame, transforming into small green droplets.

"Condense!" With a mere glance, Qin Ming caused the droplets to merge into a single pill.

Naturally, it was a failed pill, devoid of any effect.

Qin Ming passed the pill to the Azure Flame Pill King, who caught it carefully and began to inspect it closely. A pill refined from the essence of plants in the air was certainly worth his scrutiny.