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Xu Zihui smiled obsequiously and said, "Huhu, at any rate, Young Master Ren Dong's standards are not for show. To think that he can actually refine high-level Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills so soon! At this speed, he'll most likely become our Wu Fang City's youngest Alchemy King expert!"
After Xi Zihui mentioned Ren Dong, Wu Xuan's expression became a little better as he said with a nod, "This boy's talent in alchemy is indeed exceptionally strong. The Ren Family finally produced a decent junior again after Hongling that lass. Forget it, forget it; today, I'll just take it as witnessing Ren Dong this boy's growth then."
Wu Xuan pair chatted for a while and were just about to go to the light screen to watch Ren Dong's refinement when the door of the pill refining room that Ye Yuan was in suddenly opened. Ye Yuan slowly walked out from inside.
When Wu Xuan saw the situation, his expression involuntarily darkened as he said, "Young man, alchemy skills are not as simple as you imagine. A day's work cannot refine out high tier medicinal pills! If your strength can't compare to others, you have to accept it with an open mind. A momentary dispute caused by personal feelings will do no good for your growth!"
Seeing that Ye Yuan actually came out so quickly, Wu Xuan already confirmed that this Ye Yuan was making a fool out of him, and could not resist lecturing a few sentences with a senior's capacity.
Ye Yuan was disinclined to refute as well and just gave an apathetic 'orh' and retreated to one side.
Xiao Ruyan's eyes lit up, and she asked Ye Yuan in a whisper, "Master, what grade?"
The composed Yue Mengli also could not resist moving closer at this time.
But Ye Yuan made a mystery out of it as he said with a smile, "Leave a bit of suspense. Making it known now won't have any meaning anymore."
After 2 hours plus, Ren Dong finally came out from the pill refining room. It was only to see him drenched in sweat all over, as if he was hurled out from a river.
This Dragon Buddha Jade Void Pill was still a little too forceful to Ren Dong.
But Ren Dong's face seemed to be looking very excited. Clearly, the refinement succeeded.
Ren Dong saw Ye Yuan sitting there calm and composedly, looking as if his soul force and essence energy both virtually had no expenditure. Ren Dong could not help giving a disdainful smile.
"Huhu, resigned yourself to your fate, right? Alchemy isn't as easy as you imagine! Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills are not Tier 2 medicinal pills that can be refined as long as one's realm is sufficient," Ren Dong said with a cold smile.
Ye Yuan just smiled and was not in the mood to argue with him.
Before long, the employees submitted the medicinal pills refined by the two.
Wu Xuan already had no interest to look at the medicinal pill Ye Yuan refined at this time. He directly unveiled the vessel used to place Ren Dong's medicinal pill, his face revealing a satisfied look.
"Not bad, not bad! Actually able to refine a middle-grade Dragon Buddha Jade Void Pill already. Looks like you didn't slack off in the slightest recently!" Wu Xuan said in satisfaction.
"Master Wu Xuan is too kind. Little Nephew is somebody who has the resolve to assault the realm of peak Alchemy Sovereign. How can I dare have the slightest hint of remiss?" Ren Dong was pleased with himself in his heart but spoke humbly on the surface.
Wu Xuan nodded his head and unveiled Ye Yuan's medicinal pill carelessly. His expression involuntarily changed drastically!
"This . . . This Dragon Buddha Jade Void Pill. Hiss . . . Young man, do you have a master?" Wu Xuan asked.
Chapter 501. Ren Xingchun |
Everyone was stupefied by this question from Wu Xuan. What was going on?
Wu Xuan was not talking about the medicinal pill's quality, but he asked about Ye Yuan's master first?
But everyone understood it very quickly. Wu Xuan was trying to take Ye Yuan in as a disciple here!
Understanding this subtle question, Ren Dong's face was already black like a pot's bottom.
He still clearly remembered that he just happened to bump into the sight of Ye Yuan saying that Alchemy Kings and Alchemy Sovereigns would be fighting to take him in as a disciple.
Wasn't this scene right now exactly verifying Ye Yuan's words back then?
But the problem was that Ye Yuan did not even expend much essence energy and soul force. How could he possibly refine out a high quality Dragon Buddha Jade Void Pill?
"Master Wu Xuan, the medicinal pill that he refined?" Ren Dong clenched his teeth and asked.
Only when Wu Xuan looked at Ren Dong did he realize his loss of composure. But very soon, he took pity on Ren Dong.
Ren Dong's talent absolutely bore no complaints. But compared to this Ye Yuan, it was simply a world of difference!
He passed the medicinal pill to Ren Dong and said with a sigh, "You take a look yourself."
Ren Dong received the medicinal pill in puzzlement and swept over the medicinal pill with soul force. His expression became even uglier.
Transcendent-grade!
It was absolutely transcendent-grade!
A transcendent-grade Dragon Buddha Jade Void Pill. This . . . How was this possible?"
Yet, the reality was right before his eyes and not up to Ren Dong to believe or not.
Everything in the pill refining room could be projected on the light screen and be recorded down. Ye Yuan's refinement completely could not be faked.
Could it be that this boy's alchemy standards actually already reached such a monstrous degree?
As an alchemist, Ren Dong was all too clear about the disparity between middle-grade and transcendent-grade!
Comparing using a firefly and the bright moon was not overboard at all!
"Hehe, Master is Master! Indeed amazing! How is it, great Young Master Ren? Convinced now?"
Xiao Ruyan clearly identified the transcendent-grade medicinal pill too, and she could not help striking down Ren Dong with a proud look.
Yet, Ren Dong completely did not hear Xiao Ruyan's words. He was currently still battered out of his senses at present.
The eyes of Yue Mengli behind Ye Yuan glimmered at this time, staring hard at Ye Yuan's back view. It was also uncertain what she was thinking about.
"You're called Ye Yuan, right? I wonder if you're willing to enter this old man's tutelage? This old man will exhaust everything I have to aid you to reach the Divine Realm!' Wu Xuan also said somewhat agitatedly.
Ye Yuan sighed slightly. As expected, it still went back to this topic.
"Is the test considered passed now?" Ye Yuan's reply avoided the question.
"Uh, of course! Of course, it's passed!" Wu Xuan was dazed for a bit and replied.
"Then . . . give it!"
"Give it? Give what it?" Wu Xuan discovered that he completely could not follow Ye Yuan's thoughts.
"The badge! I came to take the test for high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King. Now that I've passed the test, shouldn't you give me the badge? Oh, those two storage rings as well!" Ye Yuan said crossly.
In Ye Yuan's eyes, he totally did not have any awe towards an Alchemy Sovereign.
Only then, did Wu Xuan come to a realization. He hurriedly instructed, "Come, men! Make haste to produce Ye Yuan's badge! Uh, these two storage rings are yours. Ye Yuan, I wonder if . . ."
"Master Wu Xuan, actually, I have a master. If it's acknowledging a master, I think forget about it." Ye Yuan received the storage rings and interrupted Wu Xuan's words rudely.
"This . . . Having a master doesn't matter as well! Wu Fang City is the alchemy holy land! And Lord Chairman is even a Peak Alchemy Sovereign powerhouse! If this old man isn't qualified enough, I believe he has the qualifications. With Lord Chairman coming forward, I believe that your master won't say much either! With your talent, with the Alchemist Association's fostering, ascending to the Divine Realm in the future is practically a shoo-in!"
Wu Xuan was clearly unwilling to give up and still wanted to convince Ye Yuan.
Ye Yuan felt his head swell up a
nd he waved his hands and said, "Master his elder self treats me very well. I don't have plans to change factions. Lord Wu Xuan, I still have important matters on hand so I won't stay any longer. Brother Zihui, after the badge finishes manufacturing, I'll have to trouble you to send somebody to collect it and send it to my residence."
Finished talking, Ye Yuan left without even turning his head back.
. . . . . .
In a tranquil courtyard inside City Lord Manor, an old man with a fierce glare was currently drinking tea in the pavilion.
This old man was precisely the person with the highest authority in Wu Fang City. City Lord Ren Xingchun!
Opposite Ren Xingchun said a middle-aged man. Between the latter's forehead had some alikeness with Ren Xingchun.
"Yujie, these few days, Wu Fang City will have a meeting of wind and clouds. You have to be more wary. Especially those few old fellows from the three sects, they have to be entertained upon carefully. Best to not have any trouble occur," Ren Xingchun said.
"Father, rest assured. I've already prepared everything. This time, the state of affairs is extraordinary. Those few most likely won't intentionally stir up trouble too," Ren Yujie said.
Ren Xingchun nodded and said, "I really didn't expect that my Endless World would actually suffer such an undeserved calamity! If those few old fellows still don't cease at this time, they will be the Endless World's sinners! Other than their three schools, have the others all arrived?"
"There are still several people not yet here. But we've already received the news that they are already on the way. It's also a matter of these two days," Ren Yujie said.
"En. Then that's good. Oh right, that boy called Ye Yuan will be of vital importance to this meeting. What kind of strategy we take against the Fierce Gale World will all fall onto his brain. I made Xu Zihui go and invite him. I wonder if he's here yet or not?"
"Already here. I've already arranged for him to be at Fengya Pavilion. Speaking of this boy, he's really impressive too!' Ren Yujie said with glistening eyes.
"Oh? Impressive in what way?"
"Yesterday, Ye Yuan just entered the city. No idea how, he bumped onto Dong-er. The two of them actually carried out a pill fighting match!"
With this, Ren Xingchun's interest was aroused as he asked curiously, "Oh? There is still this incident? I heard that this boy's Martial Path is exceedingly formidable, even detaining Qin Hongtao's grandson. Could it be that he also has exceptionally high attainments in the Alchemy Path? What's the result of the two of their face-off?"
Ren Yujie snickered and said, "Why don't Father make a guess?"
"Hiss . . . Hearing your tone, could it be that Dong-er lost? Dong-er's talent is not at all inferior to Hongling's. It can't be to the extent where he lost to a boy from the countryside, right?"
Ren Yujie nodded his head; his eyes were clearly still carrying disbelief. "En. How is it just lost? It was simply an utter defeat! When I heard this news, I suspected that I heard wrongly myself too. For this, I even specially sent people to the Alchemist Association to inquire about it from Lord Wu Xuan, only to hear that this is true!"
Ren Xingchun briefly recounted the matter of Ye Yuan and Ren Dong battling on refining pills. Ren Xingchun drew a cold breath when he heard the story.
"Transcendent-grade medicinal pill? Even if this boy started cultivating in his mother's womb, it's also not possible to be monstrous to such a degree, right?" Ren Xingchun said in disbelief.
"That I don't know. But this youngster called Ye Yuan, his background is indeed filled with mysteries," Ren Yujie said.
Ren Xingchun nodded and said, "This matter, I got it. You go and console Dong-er properly. He has been arrogant at heart and haughty in manner since young. He has never suffered such a setback before. If he make use of this setback properly, it will be a facilitation for him instead. Hongling is already thoroughly crippled. Our Ren Family's future hope is all on Dong-er. We must make sure that nothing goes wrong."
Hearing that, Ren Yujie's expression dimmed, wanting to speak. But he said nothing.
Chapter 502. Finding People |
"Whatever you want to say, just say it. Don't act like I'm a target for venting!' Ren Xingchun said unhappily.
Ren Yujie heaved a sigh and said, "So many years have passed already. The wood has become a boat. Father, you still can't let it go of it in your heart? You doing this, Younger Sister will hate you for the rest of your life!"
Boom!
Ren Xingchun slapped a palm down. The stone table in the pavilion immediately turned into a pile of powder.
"Hongling was originally the successor of my mantle with outstanding talent, but she was abducted by that stinking brat! Now, Hongling became a cripple because of that stinking brat. How do you want me to not be angry?"
Ren Xingchun suddenly seemed to have become another person, stern in voice and countenance.
"Father, it has already been so many years since the incident. Our Ren Family has Dong-er too. Brother-in-law brought Younger Sister back to apologize for their mistake. Isn't it good enough for our family to reunite together? Why must it be a life-and-death struggle?" Ren Yujie said carefully.
Although Ren Yujie already reached middle-age, he still did not dare to talk loudly in front of Ren Xingchun.
Ren Xingchun flicked his sleeves and said with a cold grunt, "It will be hard to vent the hatred in my heart for so many years without killing that stinking brat! Don't mention this matter again! After the meet this time passes, immediately carry out the death sentence on that punk!"
Ren Yujie shook his head and sighed again. Then turned around and left the courtyard.
. . . . . .
Ye Yuan the four of them stayed at Feng Ya Pavilion. The next day, Skymaple was too impatient to wait and left the house on his own to look around Wu Fang City.
Of course, a part of the reason for him doing so was because he did not wish to hinder Ye Yuan and the two beauties' privacy.
Him, an old man, always hanging around young people, it seriously could not quite be justified.
"Master, let's go out to take a look too! Although this Wu Fang City isn't as big as our Central Capital, in terms of bustling degree, it's only greater and not lesser! Furthermore, I heard that just the Alchemy Sovereign experts here are close to as many as ten. This level of strength truly makes our Fierce Gale World look up to it!"
Ever since Xiao Ruyan broke away from her family's fetters, her entire person became much more cheerful. This happy look suited her age more.
But Ye Yuan did not have any interest in Wu Fang City. However, Xiao Ruyan, his eldest disciple, was in such a mood to enjoy things. It was not nice of him to brush off Xiao Ruyan's intention either.
As for Yue Mengli, she had an indifferent look. As long as it was accompanying by Ye Yuan's side, it would do.
The trio were just about to leave when Xu Zihui just happened to stop them.
"Young Master Ye, this is your high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King badge. I sent people early in the morning to help you retrieve it."
Xu Zihui already used honorifics when speaking. This trip here, he was already prostrating on all fours in admiration before Ye Yuan.
At a young age, not only could he cross a major realm to battle in terms of the Martial Path, he could even refine a high-level transcendent-grade Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pill.
Such monstrous talent, just thinking about it made people despair!
Ye Yuan nodded slightly and received the badge. The three and a half stars on it twinkled.
Because Quasi-Alchemy King was similarly a special realm, being in-between Alchemy King and Alchemy Grandmaster, the Alchemist Association's badge had three and a half stars on it.
Ye Yuan casually threw the badge into the storage ring and did not have the intention of adorning it.
When Xu Zihui saw this scene, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Alchemists being so casual with their badges . . . It was most likely just this guy,
right?
In other people's view, after getting this badge, they would absolutely be like obtaining a supreme treasure, carefully pinning it on their chest and finding it hard to take it down again.
But this Lord actually spurned it!
Ye Yuan kept the badge, but then he fished out a medicinal pill and threw it to Xu Zihui. He said to him, "These few days, I've troubled Brother Zihui. Younger Brother isn't able to refine Tier 4 medicinal pills right now, so I can only use this medicinal pill to express my thanks. If Brother Zihui has any son or nephew descendant, it can come in handy."
These few days, Xu Zihui fussed around as if Ye Yuan was his master, serving him very meticulously.
Although he came here because he received Wu Fang City Lord's orders, Ye Yuan appreciated it too. Moreover, Ye Yuan gifting the pill was naturally because he still had a request.
Xu Zihui received the pill and took a look, and he could not help drawing a cold breath!
Transcendent-grade medicinal pill again!
"Young Master Ye, this medicinal pill . . ." Xu Zihui completely did not recognize this medicinal pill at all.
Ye Yuan smiled and explained, "This is a Sea Gathering Pill. It can allow someone to advance one minor realm in the Sea Transformation Realm unconditionally. If Brother Zihui has any Sea Transformation Realm son or nephew, why not let him give it a try."
"This . . . This medicinal pill is too valuable! I can't take it!" Hearing Ye Yuan's explanation, Xu Zihui immediately realized just how precious this medicinal pill was and hurriedly passed the medicinal pill back.
But Ye Yuan did not take it and said with a smile, "Brother Zihui, keep it. I still have a matter to request Brother Zihui."
Xu Zihui struggled briefly but still could not resist keeping the medicinal pill.
His son just broke through to the Sea Transformation Realm. This medicinal pill came perfectly in time for him to use. Xu Zihui naturally could not bear to part with it and return it to Ye Yuan.
Ye Yuan's medicinal pill was given with perfect timing.
