Wu Shattered Star River

Steward Diao retreated, and Jiang Han stood somewhat awkwardly in the hall. Crucially, the inner殿 was not closed, and the sound of water could still be heard from within.

In other words, if Jiang Han were to use his perception, he could sense what was happening in the inner殿.

Of course, Jiang Han dared not perceive anything. This Madam Yu seemed to have an extraordinary background and powerful strength. He dared not act rashly.

What if Madam Yu framed him and made him accompany her for a year? He would really become a male concubine.

After waiting for the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, faint footsteps finally sounded from within. Then, Madam Yu walked out of the inner殿. Jiang Han turned his head and glanced over, his eyes instinctively lighting up.

Madam Yu was wearing a simple black sleeping袍, which accentuated her fair skin. Her hair was casually tied up, without any makeup, and she was barefoot. Her pair of jade feet were crystal clear, like works of art.

She was probably flushed from the bath, her skin white with a rosy glow, very alluring. A faint fragrance emanated from her body, making one want to get close.

This was a woman of exceptional beauty, whose looks were no less than Si Li's. Moreover, her innate nobility and the charm of a mature woman were very attractive to men.

Jiang Han had been in the Upper Realm for some time and had never been close to a woman, so he was naturally a little moved.

"Hehe!"

Seeing Jiang Han's expression, Madam Yu smiled somewhat proudly, like a competitive little girl, full of girlishness.

Her eyes contained a teasing charm as she chuckled, "Little Jiang, I thought you weren't interested in women and preferred men."

Jiang Han felt a little awkward and quickly looked away. He chuckled dryly and cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings, Madam Yu."

"Don't be so serious!"

Madam Yu walked to a chair and sat down, taking out a bottle of green liquid from her spatial ring and gently applying it to her hands, feet, neck, and face.

This action was even more seductive. Jiang Han didn't dare to look, only glancing a few times out of the corner of his eye, remaining silent.

After Madam Yu finished applying the liquid to her hands, feet, face, and neck, she said faintly, "I heard you've been earning a lot of immortal stones recently."

"Yes!"

Jiang Han took out fifteen cards and said, "This is the 15 million I owed Tianyin Pavilion. Please accept it, Madam Yu."

Madam Yu didn't even look at the Tianyin cards, instead staring at Jiang Han curiously and asking, "I heard you're very talented in alchemy? The pills you refine are very powerful?"

Jiang Han said modestly, "It's alright. I studied it for some years in the Lower Realm. Being able to refine immortal pills this time is also a matter of good luck."

"Hehe!"

A sly look appeared in Madam Yu's eyes as she said, "I'm quite interested in alchemy, Little Jiang. How about you refine an immortal pill for me to see on the spot?"

"Uh…"

Jiang Han was stunned. He didn't expect Madam Yu to make such a request. How could he refine pills in front of Madam Yu? Wouldn't that expose everything?

If he used an ordinary cauldron to refine pills, he could only produce a dark and糊涂 paste. He didn't know anything about alchemy…

He pondered for a moment and said, "I'm sorry, Madam Yu, this is my unique skill, and I can't share it."

"Hahaha!"

Madam Yu laughed嬌聲, her chest heaving, she probably wasn't wearing a胸罩 inside, and it was shaking particularly violently.

She looked at Jiang Han with a smile that was not a smile, saying, "Little Jiang, do you know the ranks of alchemists?"

Jiang Han frowned and said, "I would like to hear the details."

Madam Yu explained, "Pills are divided into nine grades, with the first grade being the lowest and the ninth grade being the highest. Those who can refine first and second grade pills are 初级 alchemists, third and fourth grades are 中级 alchemists, fifth and sixth grades are 高级 alchemists, and seventh and eighth grades are 炼丹宗师."

"Those who can refine ninth-grade pills have no rank. Because there is only one strong person in this world, and that person is also a Heavenly Emperor, an existence in the Heavenly Court comparable to the Jade Emperor."

Madam Yu paused and said, "Do you know the success rate of alchemists of various levels? 初级 alchemists basically only have a 30% success rate, with slightly better ones having 40%, and it's extremely unstable."

"中级 alchemists basically have around 50%, 高级 can reach 60%, and 炼丹宗师 basically have a success rate of 70%, with slightly better ones having 80%. But even 炼丹宗师 dare not guarantee that every pill refinement is very stable."

The smile on Madam Yu's lips grew stronger, as she looked at Jiang Han playfully and said, "Little Jiang, you've refined pills three times, and each time the success rate is 70%, no more and no less. Not to mention anything else, your success rate is stronger than that of a 炼丹宗师!"

"……"

Jiang Han blinked, not knowing how to answer. He had seen the success rate in books, so he had deliberately only taken out 70% of the pills.

He didn't expect to do something stupid and be seen through by Madam Yu.

He pretended to be calm and chuckled dryly, "Actually, I refine a few more pills each time, I just did it to make it a round number."

"Haha… I didn't expect my success rate to be comparable to that of a 炼丹宗师? Perhaps it's because the grade of pills I refine is relatively low?"

Madam Yu glanced over, her eyes sharp, seemingly able to see through all the secrets Jiang Han was hiding. She asked with a smile on her lips, "Isn't it because of the cauldron in your sea of consciousness?"

Jiang Han's eyes suddenly shrank, his heart greatly shocked.

What level of expert is this Madam Yu? He has a Soul Concealment Pearl in his soul right now. Immortals and Celestial Immortals cannot see through it. Could it be that Madam Yu is a Celestial Lord level expert?

Jiang Han reacted quickly. He smiled and said, "Madam is joking, the cauldron in my sea of consciousness is a soul defense immortal artifact. I rely on my own skills to refine pills."

"Hehe!"

Madam Yu smiled, not delving into the Heavenly Beast Cauldron. She said, "Jiang Han, let's talk about something serious. Are you… willing to join our Tianyin Pavilion?"

"If you are willing, Tianyin Pavilion will focus on nurturing you, allowing you to become a powerful alchemist."

Jiang Han wasn't too surprised. The medicinal power of the pills he refined was so strong, and the success rate was so high. If Tianyin Pavilion didn't recruit him, then the higher-ups here would be idiots.

He didn't consider it for too long. He didn't want to join any forces, he didn't like being bound.

What did he come to the Upper Realm to do? He didn't want to become so strong, and his space for improvement as a Pseudo Immortal was limited.

He just wanted to revive Bei Shangwang and Bu Shi, and also inquire about Jiang Henshui's news, to see if he could help a little.

Now that he could refine pills, he could continuously earn immortal stones. For him, buying immortal medicines to help Bei Shangwang and Bu Shi replenish their souls was completely stress-free.

How could he possibly join a force? Be governed by this force?

He had thought about it before. After reviving Bei Shangwang and Bu Shi, he would find a way to return to the Lower Realm.

He missed Si Li and the others very much. Also, his son or daughter was about to be born, and he couldn't wait to go back and reunite.

There was one more thing!

Yan Qin had said that his father, Jiang Henshui, had many enemies in the Upper Realm, and one of Jiang Henshui's subordinates had even betrayed him.

How could he dare to casually join a force? What if this force was hostile to his father?

Jiang Han thought for a moment, and said with exceptional firmness, "Thank you for your appreciation, Madam Yu, but I currently have no intention of joining any forces or sects. I'm used to being free and undisciplined, I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Madam Yu didn't seem surprised by Jiang Han's refusal. She smiled and looked at Jiang Han a few times, saying, "How about this? You join our Yu family and become my retainer. I guarantee not to restrict your freedom, you can do whatever you want."

"I can provide you with resources for alchemy, and also protect your absolute safety. After you become a 炼丹宗师, just refine a batch of top-grade pills for me every year, how about it?"

"Your retainer?"

Jiang Han scratched his nose awkwardly. Becoming Madam Yu's retainer, wouldn't he have to listen to her in everything?

What if she had some excessive demands?