The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 1493: Chapter 1493: Selah Ellison Immortal Lord?

”I’ve studied *Foundations of the Alchemy Dao*, *Complete Collection of Medicinal Materials*, *Eight Methods of Pill Refinement*...”

Carson Flores spoke at length, paused for a moment, and then added, ”Oh, and also *Great Land Pill Scripture*...”

Theo Eaton looked at Carson in surprise. ”You’ve studied *Great Land Pill Scripture*?”

Carson replied, ”Just half of it, probably the first volume. It records pill refinement techniques and methods for crafting a few elixirs...”

Theo Eaton responded with an ”oh,” then said, ”Yes, that’s the first volume. The latter part is entirely elixir formulas. You’ve already learned all the content from the first part?”

Carson nodded. ”Mm, I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, but I can manage.”

Theo Eaton’s expression showed slight surprise as he smiled. ”Originally, I thought you might be an amateur in the Alchemy Dao, but it turns out your foundational skills are quite solid. How about this—you tell me roughly which elixirs you can refine.”

Carson answered honestly, listing them one by one. Then Theo Eaton stood up and said, ”Alright, try refining the Seven Emotions Pill for me. I want to see your technique.”

Carson asked, ”I don’t have the medicinal materials on hand.”

”I’m not short of medicinal materials here.”

Theo Eaton gestured to the golden Pill Furnace in the center of the room. ”You can use that furnace to refine the pill. They’ll prepare the materials for you. The one on the left is Marlon Salinas, the one on the right is Malia Salinas. They’re my maidens and assistants in alchemy.”

”Understood.”

The two maidens quickly prepared the medicinal materials for the Seven Emotions Pill. Carson then began refining under Theo Eaton’s watchful gaze.

Carson wasn’t overly nervous, yet the refinement ended in failure without much surprise.

Although Carson was mentally prepared, he still felt a bit embarrassed. While he had studied the elixir formula for the Seven Emotions Pill, he had never actually attempted to refine it before. After all, the pill’s utility was rather specialized, and it was rarely crafted by most people.

Theo Eaton’s expression remained calm, even carrying a hint of a smile. ”Your fundamentals are decent... I’ve got a clear sense of your level now. You’re much better than I expected. Given that you haven’t invested too much effort, achieving this level speaks to your talent in alchemy.”

Carson cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. ”I ask for more guidance from you, Senior.”

Theo Eaton waved dismissively. ”Alchemy, at its core, boils down to observing, practicing, and learning through reflection. There’s no real shortcut. I’ll teach you various techniques and methods, but for true mastery, familiarity, and innovation—it ultimately depends on your own efforts.”

”Understood!”

Carson stayed in the valley from that point on—for five full years.

During those five years, Carson couldn’t even recall how many batches of elixirs he’d refined, yet his skills improved steadily and significantly.

Fully devoted to studying alchemy, Carson even set aside his cultivation practice. His unwavering focus yielded extraordinary advancements, and his expertise in alchemy reached an impressively high realm. Though there was still a gap between his skill and Theo Eaton’s level as a Pill King, Carson was able to refine most of the commonly known elixirs in the Immortal Domains.

”Carson, I have nothing more to teach you. Any further improvement will depend on your continuous research and diligent practice.”

Carson bowed deeply. ”Thank you for your guidance, Senior!”

Theo Eaton replied casually with a wave of his hand. ”I obtained the *Primitive Pill Scripture* and taught you alchemy as part of a fair exchange—that’s what you deserved. Now, my alchemy has even made new breakthroughs and improvements. Truth be told, this deal has benefited me more than expected.”

Carson smiled. ”I disturbed you for five years and wasted so many of your precious materials. At least I’ve managed to make some progress. Your guidance will forever remain etched in my heart.”

Theo Eaton laughed. ”Those were trivial matters. But I’ve always had one question, something I’ve been curious about...”

Carson responded, ”Please ask, Senior.”

Theo Eaton fixed his gaze on Carson. ”Who is your master?”

Carson answered directly, ”White Crane Immortal Sect’s Heavenly Sword Bank Austin.”

”So it’s him!”

Theo Eaton’s realization lit up his face as he laughed. ”That explains a lot.”

Carson hesitated briefly, then said, ”Senior, actually, I’ve had a lingering question as well...”

Theo Eaton chuckled. ”Alright, let’s be forthright with each other today. Go ahead.”

Carson asked, ”Senior, what is Selah Ellison Fairy’s true origin?”

Theo Eaton looked at Carson in surprise. ”You don’t know?”

Carson shook his head. ”Though I spent a long time with her, she never told me. She only mentioned she was called Selah Ellison Fairy...”

Theo Eaton responded with an ”oh,” then unexpectedly shook his head. ”I don’t know either.”

Carson froze in shock. ”Didn’t she say she met you before? That you were old acquaintances?”

Theo Eaton replied, ”I did meet her, but back then, she wasn’t called Selah Ellison Fairy—she went by Selah Ellison Immortal Lord. And her appearance was far younger than what I recall seeing before...”

Selah Ellison Immortal Lord had transformed into Selah Ellison Fairy, with her appearance becoming even younger compared to earlier times?

Theo Eaton pondered for a few moments before continuing. ”Selah Ellison Immortal Lord might not have appeared often, but her strength was undeniable, and her reputation was significant. She was ruthless and powerful, yet she never revealed her origins. However, some have speculated that she might be from Green Cloudy Valley...”

Green Cloudy Valley?

The mysterious place where few ever ventured into the world, but when they did, they were formidable individuals—Green Cloudy Valley?

Theo Eaton smiled. ”Of course, that’s merely speculation. Whether it’s true or not, it’s not something I can guarantee.”

Carson nodded with a slight smile. ”Even a guess like that is helpful...”