Chapter 77: Elevated as the Young Master of the Sun Family

"Patriarch Sun, I am honored to tell you that I have inherited the legacy of the Alchemy God." As he spoke, Wu Tian flicked his wrist, and the Alchemy God's Token in his hand floated in the air, radiating a warm golden light. Bathed in this glow, Sun Siqing and the Sun Family Patriarch both felt the true energy within their bodies surging wildly. The Sun Family, being a clan of alchemists, cultivated a special form of alchemical true energy. Immersed in the golden light, they could sense their cultivation rapidly advancing, and their understanding of alchemy deepening.

"Greetings, Young Master!" Immediately, Sun Siqing and the Patriarch respectfully knelt on one knee before Wu Tian.

Wu Tian was caught off guard and quickly stood up to help them up. "Patriarch Sun, what are you doing? You are both my elders; how could I possibly accept such obeisance from you?"

"Young Master, it is recorded in the Sun Family's genealogy that a destined person would pass the trial of the illusion array and awaken the Alchemy God's Token. This person would become our family’s Young Master. Just now, you activated the token and helped us enhance our cultivation and alchemical insight—without a doubt, you are the destined one spoken of in the records. From today on, you are the Young Master of the entire Sun Family!" The patriarch spoke with utmost seriousness.

Wu Tian was at a loss for words. "I’m really not worthy of such treatment. Besides, you know I am a disciple of the Qitian Sect—how could I possibly be the Young Master of your family?"

"Young Master, you need not worry about this. Your status as a Qitian Sect disciple does not prevent the Sun Family from serving you as our Young Master. Whatever you need in the future, we will give our all—even if it costs us our lives." The patriarch was resolute; the family records were the legacy of generations, and he would abide by them without question.

"That's right, Young Master. Our Sun Family has endured for over a thousand years, and every generation has treasured this inheritance. Though we have now fallen into decline, this legacy will not be broken! Or… do you perhaps find our Sun Family too weak to be worthy?" Sun Siqing looked at Wu Tian as she spoke.

Wu Tian could only shake his head with a wry smile. "Of course not. I just feel that merely awakening the Alchemy God's Token isn’t enough to qualify me as the family head."

"Young Master, you needn't worry about that. The entire Sun Family understands this: whoever awakens the Alchemy God's Token is the Young Master! We will follow you through fire and water. If you refuse to accept us, I will kneel until I die!" Once again, the patriarch respectfully knelt before Wu Tian.

Wu Tian hurriedly reached out to help him and said helplessly, "Patriarch Sun, please, you mustn’t kneel anymore. I truly can't accept it. If it’s the only way, then I’ll accept the title of Young Master."

"Thank you, Young Master." The patriarch stood up with genuine joy, then hesitated a moment before speaking. "Young Master, I actually have a small request."

"Please speak, Patriarch Sun. If it is within my ability, I will help in any way I can."

"You are aware of our family’s decline. I only hope that you might look after the Sun Family in the future." The patriarch’s expression was one of earnest pleading.

"Since you have acknowledged me as Young Master, I will do everything in my power to help the Sun Family," Wu Tian nodded. The Sun Family had shown him great respect, and he would not let them down.

Ding!

"Congratulations, player Wu Tian, you have triggered a side quest: Revitalize the Sun Family."

"Quest requirements: Restore the Sun Family to its former glory of a thousand years past. No time limit."

"Quest rewards: Acquire a heaven-defying alchemy recipe, one million points for the system shop, and a ten-level increase in rank."

As Wu Tian agreed to help the Sun Family, the system’s voice sounded in his mind. He realized he had triggered a side quest: Revitalize the Sun Family.

What astonished him was the sheer generosity of the rewards. A heaven-defying alchemy recipe, a million exchange points, a ten-level rise—any one of these would be a rare prize. Yet the quest would not be easily fulfilled; restoring a once-glorious family with only his current meager strength was a daunting task.

"By the way, Patriarch Sun, could you tell me how the Sun Family flourished a thousand years ago?" Wu Tian couldn’t help but ask.

The patriarch’s eyes sparkled with hope as he spoke excitedly, "A thousand years ago, our Sun Family was the greatest clan of alchemists on the Shenlong Continent. We produced an Alchemy God whose fame spread throughout the continent and even reached the divine realm. Sadly... during the Wanjie War a millennium ago, the Alchemy God fell, and the Sun Family declined ever since."

Hearing this, Wu Tian was stunned. Damn! Even the divine realm knew of the Sun Family a thousand years ago—no wonder the rewards were so lavish. Clearly, this quest was no trivial matter, and it would take more than a day or two. No wonder there was no time limit.

"Alright, I’ll do my best to restore the Sun Family to its former glory. Yes, I’ll do my best," Wu Tian replied with a rueful smile.

Both the patriarch and Sun Siqing found his words somewhat strange, but nonetheless—

"Thank you, Young Master!" The patriarch, though skeptical, offered his gratitude with utmost respect.

"By the way, how long was I inside the illusion array?" Wu Tian suddenly remembered his purpose in coming to the Sun Family—to seek medicine for Master Ye.

"You have been with us for exactly two days."

"Damn! The master can last no more than three days—there’s only one day left! There’s barely any time!" Wu Tian’s face changed drastically; only one day remained.

"Young Master, do not worry. Now that you have inherited the Alchemy God's legacy, perhaps you possess knowledge of a life-restoring elixir?" the patriarch reminded him.

Wu Tian’s eyes lit up. That’s right—he had obtained the recipe for the Life Extension Pill upon completing the quest. He hurried to check its description.

Life Extension Pill: Heaven-grade elixir. Grants a life-prolonging effect. As long as the patient is not yet dead, their life can be extended by ten years. Each person is limited to a single use.

"The Life Extension Pill! Yes, that’s it. As long as I can refine it, I can save Master Ye’s life. Even though it only grants ten more years, I’m sure I can find a true cure in that time!" Excited by the description, Wu Tian could hardly contain himself. As expected of a heaven-grade pill—so long as a person still drew breath, their life could be extended by ten years. Truly a divine medicine.

Then he examined the recipe, and almost despaired at the ingredients required. Heaven-grade pills truly were extraordinary—every ingredient was rare beyond compare.

"A level-nine monster core as a catalyst, a single thousand-year Blood Ginseng of heaven grade..."

"Damn, I do have a level-nine monster core from a Black Dragon Python, but where am I supposed to find a thousand-year Blood Ginseng?" Wu Tian muttered wryly to himself.

"Young Master, did I hear you say you need a thousand-year Blood Ginseng of heaven grade?" The patriarch had caught his words.

"Yes, I’m missing that one ingredient."

"As it happens, our Sun Family has one."