When Leo Blaze saw these two entities crawling in front of the constantly writhing Master Dan, he had a suspicion. "Are these two things here to help him find elixir ingredients?" <br><br>Just as he was thinking this, Leo Blaze watched as Master Dan bent down, picked up a handful of mud from the ground, stuffed it into his mouth, and started jabbering away at these two entities. The sound was strange, completely unlike any human voice, yet those two entities seemed to understand, bobbing up and down before quickly dispersing. <br><br>As they left, the chaotic world around them gradually returned to normal. <br><br>"Child, don't worry. Although the things in The Celestial Tome are difficult to obtain, they won't stump your master. I still have connections outside," Master Dan said proudly. <br><br>"Of course, Master is someone who will Achieve Eternal Life. There’s probably nothing in this world that can stump you! But Master, what was that just now?" <br><br>"Hmph, child, you still have much to learn. That thing is the 'Mr. You' mentioned in The Celestial Tome." <br><br>The past crises had kept Leo Blaze's nerves on edge, leaving him no time to ponder a crucial question—what kind of world was this place really? <br><br>What was Granny Eldest, and what was Mr. You? Neither seemed like ordinary things. Had it not been for the fact that he had eaten normal pork and sheep's head during meals, he might have genuinely believed that no living creature in this world was normal. <br><br>"Ah, this thing is a real treasure. Back in the day, I had to fight tooth and nail to acquire it," Master Dan said as he tucked the copper bell back into his sleeve. <br><br>"Fight?" <br><br>"Of course, if you don't fight for it, no one will just give it to you for free, will they? Hmph! What do we do if we don't have what others have? Fight!" <br><br>"This is what I learned when I was five when a beggar older than me snatched a stale bun from my hand." <br><br>"When I was young, I fought for wives, horses, and silver. Later, I fought for techniques, tools, disciples, and even the entire Breezy Haven was something I fought for! Did the Founding Sculptor say anything about it? Hmph, hmph," Master Dan spoke with a hint of pride on his face. <br><br>"Child, listen when adults speak. This is teaching you to be clever, you know? I'm telling you because I consider you one of us." <br><br>"But Master, what if you can't win?" <br><br>"Can't win? Why not team up to fight? Why is your literate head so rigid? If you can't win with a team, then use a trick; if the trick doesn't work, play dirty!" <br><br>In just a few words, Leo Blaze understood the approach of this Bald Master, which also explained why his methods were so disjointed, put together from various pilfered parts. <br><br>"Master... Master truly lives with clarity." <br><br>"Hmph! So what if I can't read? What if I lack insight? They say I use unorthodox methods and lack a heart for the path; when I Achieve Eternal Life, I'll expose their narrow-mindedness and show them who truly lacks insight and dedication!" Master Dan said, his face twisted with anger, a fierce look on his ugly face. <br><br>Leo Blaze didn't know who those people were, but one thing was sure, the grudges ran deep. <br><br>Over the next period, Leo Blaze practically lived alongside Master Dan, immersing himself in concocting the method to Achieve Eternal Life from The Celestial Tome. <br><br>During this time, Leo Blaze secretly made improvements, making the entire method to Achieve Eternal Life seem increasingly credible. <br><br>The items Leo Blaze requested quickly arrived. Staring at the massive, gray, sticky body covered in black soft fur and the amorphous, subtly glowing black mass beside it, Leo Blaze was not only disgusted by the revolting nature of these items but also astounded by Master Dan's capability in acquiring them. <br><br>"Master, shall we ignite the furnace, refine the elixir?" Leo Blaze asked. <br><br>"No rush, there's still some time before the New Year. Come on, let's have New Year's Eve dinner first." <br><br>Master Dan's words surprised Leo Blaze. Why have New Year's Eve dinner now? Was there some connection? <br><br>Despite these thoughts, seeing Master Dan rise and leave the elixir room, Leo Blaze hurriedly followed. <br><br>Arriving at the dining cave, the other disciples were already there. Saying disciples, but it was really just Changren, Changming, and Mystic Origin. <br><br>Seeing the somewhat empty round table, Master Dan's face instantly darkened. "Why aren't there dishes and utensils set for the deceased disciples? Set them up! Invite them back for the New Year." <br><br>In no time, the entire round table was filled with dishes and utensils for the departed disciples. Master Dan's satisfied smile returned as he nodded and sat back in the main seat. Leo Blaze sat to his right, and on the other side was the empty seat reserved for Kent Zheng. "Come, let's have the dumplings." <br><br>The kids brought over a pot of steaming dumplings, rich in aroma. They carefully ladled them into everyone's bowls, including those of the deceased. <br><br>"Hehehe, it's New Year's Eve, relax and eat more," Master Dan said, but everyone, including Leo Blaze, only began eating after he picked up his chopsticks. <br><br>Master Dan picked up a pair of chopsticks, grabbed a white dumpling, and put it in his mouth, closing his eyes in pleasure as he chewed. "Mm~ Pork fat dregs and chive stuffing, delicious! Ah! What is this? A coin? A good omen, a good omen, hahaha." <br><br>Leo Blaze stared at the dumplings in his bowl for a moment, then began devouring them with determination. <br><br>Master Dan watched Leo Blaze devour the dumplings, a tear glistening in the corner of his eye. Carefully, he picked up his bowl and poured his dumplings into Leo Blaze's bowl. "Ah, what a poor child, eat slowly, don't choke." <br><br>Amidst the sounds of swallowing and clinking tableware, the New Year's Eve dinner for just the five of them came to a close. <br><br>Just when Leo Blaze thought they would begin refining the elixir, he saw Master Dan pat his bald head, pull out a batch of red envelopes from his sleeve, and hand them to Changming, Changren, and those beside the bowls and utensils of the deceased. <br><br>"Come, come, it's New Year, remember to put it under your pillow as a Lucky Red Envelope, take it. When I was your age, no elder ever gave me a Lucky Red Envelope." <br><br>Master Dan placed the last red envelope beside Kent Zheng's bowl, then turned with a beaming smile to Leo Blaze. "You won't need a Lucky Red Envelope; we, as master and disciple, will Achieve Eternal Life together, living as long as heaven and earth!" <br><br>Leo Blaze laughed heartily. "Master is absolutely right." <br><br>"Come, return to the elixir room, ignite the furnace, refine the elixir! Child, control the fire!" <br><br>"Alright, Master!")
