Lin Qi was shocked by Ding Fan's words, but he answered:

"Alright, when I need it, I'll trouble you, little brother Ding Lin!"

At this moment, Elder Wang was astonished by Ding Fan's words, clearly not expecting Ding Lin to be able to purify the Flaming Herb. Actually, Elder Wang had anticipated that since Ding Lin could suggest this method, it was very likely that he could accomplish it. However, Elder Wang still had doubts that Ding Lin could manage it, as this was not merely a matter of being a Grade Nine Alchemist.

Purifying the Flaming Herb evidently requires powerful cultivation and profound understanding of Formation, which is not something ordinary Alchemists can achieve. A cultivator capable of this is akin to a genius, obviously a rare existence in the Cultivation World. Such talented individuals are indeed difficult to encounter in the Cultivation World. However, Elder Wang didn't expect Ding Fan could achieve it at such a young age, which is simply astonishing!

Elder Wang's face showed immense admiration. It was evident that he was deeply impressed by Ding Fan, knowing someone could reach such an alarming level of cultivation.

Of course, Elder Wang also had great confidence in Ding Lin, after all, Ding Fan's exhibited alchemic talent and alchemy level were already at the level of a Grade Nine Alchemist. When such a level could be achieved, there's little that cannot be accomplished!

Alchemy is much harder than cultivation. In cultivation, even with a bit of talent, if you are diligent enough, you might excel in cultivation, possibly even reaching Emergence Stage as a cultivator, which is very likely. But alchemy is different; it requires significant talent. Evidently, it's not something ordinary. If your alchemic talent isn't strong, no amount of effort will help, though you might become a very average Alchemist.

In the Cultivation World, ordinary or low-level Alchemists are insignificant. Of course, if you possess great alchemic talent and work hard, your alchemy level will be extraordinary! Such Alchemists are even fewer than cultivators at the Emergence Stage, and in the Cultivation World, they are incredibly rare resources.

Thus, Alchemists receive great respect, as Medicine Pill is crucial to cultivators. It's one of the important cultivation resources. Even if you have many precious Spiritual Materials, to fully maximize their medicinal effects, they must be refined into Medicine Pill, hence the important status of Alchemists, making it a rare profession indeed, much more outstanding than ordinary cultivators.

Therefore, Ding Fan has reached the level of Grade Nine Alchemist, which is simply extraordinary! Elder Wang feels immense admiration for Ding Lin, as Grade Nine Alchemists are as rare as phoenix feathers in the Cultivation World, even Elder Wang is only a Grade Eight Alchemist. Elder Wang knows he is quite mature in age, whereas Ding Lin is so young, it's simply incomparable.

Thus, Ding Lin's alchemic talent is unmistakably strong, surpassing Elder Wang not just by a little bit. Elder Wang could foresee that once Ding Lin grows, his alchemy level will reach an unimaginable height, allowing him to refine Supreme Quality Medicine Pill at will.

If Ding Fan knew Elder Wang's thoughts, he would be a bit helpless. Knowing he can already refine Supreme Quality Medicine Pill at will, which isn't impossible unless unexpected incidents occur, would shock Elder Wang to the point of bleeding!

This is indeed very astonishing. For Ding Fan, he hasn't really considered the heights his alchemy level could reach because his main focus is on cultivation. Alchemy is merely a sideline for Ding Fan, though he never expected this sideline would become so impressive, somewhat surprising himself.

At this moment, Ding Fan heard Lord Lin Qi's words and calmly replied:

"No problem."

Ding Fan directly agreed with Lin Qi, knowing that he was currently on another's territory, so being polite is necessary. Moreover, the other party is a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator, which for Ding Fan is a good connection, especially since Lin Qi shows no arrogance and feels a certain closeness with him.

Of course, Ding Fan knows this isn't typical behavior for Lin Qi. The kindness partly stems from Ding Fan's alchemy level, which has reached a shocking level for Lin Qi, making Ding Fan incredibly significant. After all, being an Alchemist capable of refining Supreme Quality Medicine Pill, such an Alchemist is extremely rare even in the Cultivation World.

Ding Fan is quite clear about this.

Ding Fan didn't mind much, after all, everyone was an adult. In the Cultivation World, clearly, connections are also very important. Since everyone can mutually assist each other, why not get along amicably?

"Lord Lin, if there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."

At this moment, Ding Fan directly said to Lin Qi. Clearly, there was nothing else needing his attention, and he needed to hurry back. After all, for Ding Fan, while his reputation was relatively high now, he could take the chance to properly search for the whereabouts of Zhou Ruoran and Gusu Qingwen, which were more important to him. Additionally, having He Qianyao alone in the inn wasn't very safe.

Ding Fan knew he had enemies in Dancheng, seemingly from the City Lord Mansion, but he quickly excluded Lin Qi from suspicion, as Lin Qi had been courteous and didn't seem the duplicitous type. Ding Fan now understood that his enemy was merely the so-called Vice City Lord.

Ding Fan also knew the opponent wouldn't easily let things go. After all, he had killed the opponent's son, and this enmity wouldn't easily dissolve. Yet Ding Fan had no regrets; the opponent wouldn't be bothered if they hadn't provoked him. But since they had, Ding Fan was ruthless in his actions, always decisive in eliminating threats completely.

He wasn't worried about what the Vice City Lord might do to him while he was in Dancheng, especially now knowing Lord Lin Qi's position. Ding Fan realized he had established a slight rapport with Lin Qi, and understood that the only true deciding figure in Dancheng was Lin Qi. The Vice City Lord would likely wait until Ding Fan left Dancheng to make a move.

Ding Fan didn't spend much time considering this, as he was still in Dancheng, and thus had nothing further to deliberate. Even if he were to leave Dancheng, notifying Lin Qi would be beneficial, as Ding Fan believed Lin Qi would be happy to assist him.

"Alright! Brother Ding Lin, since you wish to leave, I won't force you to stay. About the incident at the inn, I've already heard about it. Rest assured, the matter will be resolved to your satisfaction."

Lin Qi spoke sincerely to Ding Fan, having already learned of Sun Long's actions. Lin Qi knew dealing with Sun Long would require strategic consideration, given his long tenure as Vice City Lord and the considerable power he gathered within the City Lord Mansion, making it challenging to deal with him swiftly.

Lin Qi still held some goodwill towards Sun Long, and didn't wish to be overly harsh, understanding the root of trouble came from Sun Long's son. If his son hadn't provoked Ding Fan, these complications wouldn't have arisen. Knowing Sun Long was a late father, he pampered his son excessively, often indulging him, but this time the boy wasn't lucky, meeting Ding Lin, leading to his death, which was a deserved fate.

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Upon hearing Lin Qi's words, Ding Fan felt a bit grateful to him. Since Lord Lin Qi had spoken, the Vice City Lord would need to think twice about acting against him, as Lord Lin Qi had already set the tone. Ding Fan then respectfully extended a fist salute to Lin Qi, said his thanks, and left.

Seeing Ding Fan's calm demeanor, Lin Qi couldn't help but admire him more. Despite his youth, Ding Fan displayed maturity unmatched by the unruly son of Sun Long. Importantly, he was a genuine Grade Nine Alchemist, a rarity in the Cultivation World, making it exceedingly difficult for even Lin Qi to find such an alchemist.

Although Lin Qi knew he was the City Lord, with substantial cultivation, in the eyes of a Grade Nine Alchemist, he was insignificant. Lin Qi believed that had Ding Lin not attended the Great Alchemy Competition at Dancheng for unknown reasons, he wouldn't have had the chance to know a Grade Nine Alchemist.

Lin Qi was, after all, a cultivator of the Spirit Severing period, with experience far exceeding the ordinary. He'd once met a Grade Nine Alchemist long ago. Back then, newly advanced to the Spirit Severing stage, he thought himself mighty, but the alchemist barely acknowledged him, as Lin Qi didn't measure up at all, which left him quite indignant.

Later, Lin Qi came to understand that even a Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivator would seek the help of a Grade Nine Alchemist, marking a status well beyond what ordinary Spirit Severing stage cultivators could compare to. While Spirit Severing cultivators seem god-like to ordinary ones, they were but ordinary people before such alchemists.

This was understandable, as Grade Nine Alchemists were accustomed to dealing with Transcendence Tribulation stage cultivators, an echelon Spirit Severing cultivators couldn't compare to. Even late Spirit Severing cultivators were akin to ants before an early-stage Transcendence Tribulation cultivator, given the vast disparity. Therefore, becoming a Transcendence Tribulation cultivator from Spirit Severing was extremely challenging!

Thus, Spirit Severing cultivators were insignificant in the eyes of Grade Nine Alchemists.