Inside a magnificent reception hall of the Black Emperor Pavilion, Mo Tianxing, Lin Feng, and Elder Qing sat facing each other, with several alluring maids standing respectfully to the side, awaiting their service.
"Young friend Lin Feng, what brings you to our Black Emperor Pavilion? If it's within your power, please feel free to ask." "
Pavilion Master, you're too kind. I've come because I've heard you possess the legendary Bodhi Transformation Saliva, and I wish to purchase it from you. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it?"
"This..."
Mo Tianxing had only been being polite, but he hadn't expected Lin Feng to actually have a request, and such a valuable one at that. He hesitated. Of course, it wasn't that he intended to keep the Bodhi Transformation Saliva as a family heirloom; after all, in the original story, he would auction it off a few years later. Now, he didn't mind finding another buyer.
"However," Mo Tianxing glanced discreetly at Lin Feng, who was waiting for his answer, "although this kid displayed such formidable combat power a few years ago, now that several years have passed, his cultivation level may have reached the Dou Huang level, and his combat power may have approached the level of a high-level Dou Huang or even a Dou Zong."
"But," Mo Tianxing hesitated, "rapid advancement must mean a huge price. Has this kid used all his resources for advancement? Does he still have any spiritual items left to exchange for the Bodhi Transformation Saliva?"
Although he suspected that Lin Feng was a penniless wretch, the shrewd Mo Tianxing did not show it, but instead changed the subject.
"Young friend Lin Feng, you may not know this, but my Black Emperor Pavilion was indeed fortunate enough to obtain the legendary Bodhi Transformation Saliva. However, after careful consideration, we have decided to put it up for auction in a few years. It's unlikely you can exchange it now, young friend Lin Feng. After all, I cannot disregard the interests of the many elders within the pavilion!"
Mo Tianxing's face showed a hint of regret, as if he also wanted to sell the Bodhi Transformation Saliva to Lin Feng, but was powerless due to the pavilion's regulations.
Lin Feng smiled slightly at Mo Tianxing's expression, seemingly unconcerned. However, if Zi Yan and the others familiar with Lin Feng were present, they would know that Lin Feng wished he could rush up and punch Mo Tianxing's old face a couple of times. "You bastard, you just want more money, don't you? This master has plenty of money!"
"The Bodhi Transformation Saliva matter is not urgent. Pavilion Master, please look at this?"
Lin Feng took out a small jade bottle from his storage ring and slowly placed it on the wooden table between the two, gesturing for Mo Tianxing to open it and take a look.
"Oh, young friend Lin Feng, since you're so interested, this old man will have to see what treasures are inside."
Seeing Lin Feng's mysterious demeanor, Mo Tianxing smiled inwardly. "Sure enough, a young man's nature. I'll play along.
" "What!"
As soon as Mo Tianxing opened the jade bottle, he saw a crystal-clear pill lying quietly inside. Judging from the rich fragrance and the numerous pill patterns, it was undoubtedly a pill of extremely high quality. However, that wasn't the most important thing, if he wasn't mistaken.
"Young...no, Master Lin Feng, could this be...?"
Mo Tianxing's dignified expression vanished, his voice trembled slightly, and even his address to Lin Feng was consciously changed. He had seen this pill before; when he advanced to the Dou Zong realm, he had been fortunate enough to consume one, and this one was of even higher quality.
"To be honest, Pavilion Master, I possess some talent. After years of arduous cultivation, I've fortunately become a peak sixth-grade alchemist. The Breakthrough Pill in this bottle was personally refined by me."
Lin Feng's expression held a hint of arrogance. This demeanor, not only Mo Tianxing but even Elder Qing accompanying him, felt somewhat like a Versailles-like act.
Of course, Mo Tianxing, from the Black Corner Region, cared only for profit. As long as you could bring him sufficient benefits, he wouldn't hesitate to act like a Versailles-like figure. If you could help him advance further on the path of Dou Zong, even reaching the legendary Dou Zun realm, he would absolutely bow down to you as his godfather.
Of course, everyone knew the nature of the people from the Black Corner Region. If one day you were surpassed by him and could no longer bring him benefits, it might just be a scene of filial piety and parental love, a classic case of "A true man born between heaven and earth, how can he be depressed and live under someone else's thumb?"
Shaking his head to clear the strange image from his mind, Lin Feng continued, speaking calmly.
"I wonder if the Pavilion Master thinks my mediocre Breakthrough Pill is enough to exchange for the Bodhi Transformation Saliva?"
"Uh..."
Hearing Lin Feng's Versailles-like words, Mo Tianxing finally broke down, his lips twitching slightly, his excitement somewhat subsiding.
"Master Lin Feng, this matter is of utmost importance. Please allow me to return and convene a meeting to discuss it!"
Mo Tianxing clasped his hands respectfully. After all, this was a master alchemist capable of refining Breakthrough Pills. In the entire Black Corner Region, the only known alchemist of the same level was Han Feng, the Medicine King of Maple City.
Just as Mo Tianxing was about to leave, a voice stopped him. More importantly, this aura... could it be...?
"Pavilion Master, please wait," Lin Feng slowly rose, releasing his powerful aura as a two-star Dou Zong without reservation. Of course, before this, Lin Feng had also quietly released a Five Elements Barrier to avoid causing unnecessary panic.
"Master Lin Feng, you're actually a Dou Zong expert?"
Mo Tianxing, also a Dou Zong, was utterly shocked. If Lin Feng had reached the sixth-grade alchemist level at such a young age, it would be somewhat understandable. After all, different professions are like different mountains, and Mo Tianxing didn't know much about alchemists, only assuming Lin Feng had received a good master.
However, as one of the top Dou Zong experts in the Black Corner Region, Mo Tianxing was exceptionally confident in his Dou Qi cultivation. He estimated Lin Feng to be at most in his early twenties, yet he had already reached the Dou Zong level.
Moreover, judging from the strength of his Dou Qi, although he was one or two stars higher than Lin Feng, in terms of both quality and quantity, Lin Feng gave him the feeling of being comparable to a five-star or even six-star Dou Zong. How could he not be shocked?
"It's nothing, nothing to mention!"
After a brief display of pride, Lin Feng ignored the shocked Mo Tianxing and Elder Qing, who had long since become numb to the shock, and continued speaking.
"Besides the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, I also need some demonic beast corpses, demonic cores, and essence blood for this trip," Lin Feng paused, then took out a slip of paper from his storage ring and quickly wrote down a series of medicinal herb names.
"In addition, if you have any of these herbs, please bring them out as well; they can all be exchanged for pills."
After handing it to Mo Tianxing, Lin Feng slowly sat down, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.
"Oh, right, as for demonic beast essence blood and corpses, I only need those above the sixth rank!"
Mo Tianxing, at this moment, blankly accepted the slip of paper from Lin Feng and walked outside in a daze. Seeing this, Lin Feng was really worried that the demonic cores he would bring later might only be of the first or second rank; after all, the shock he had just received might have been quite significant.
"Lord Lin Feng, the spiritual herbs, magic cores, and magical beast blood you require are abundant in the Heavenly Serpent Palace. If you need them, given your relationship with the Holy Maiden and your alchemy skills, the Palace Master will surely be happy to exchange them with you."
After Mo Tianxing had walked away, Elder Qing spoke slowly, having just secretly glanced at the note Lin Feng had written. Hearing Qing Man's words, Lin Feng came to his senses and found them quite reasonable.
As one of the true overlords of the Northwest Continent, the Heavenly Serpent Palace's power had been established for a long time. Not to mention sixth-order magic cores and blood essence, it might even possess seventh- and eighth-order magical beast blood essence and magic cores.
"It seems that the trip to the Heavenly Serpent Palace must be put on the agenda."
While Lin Feng and Qing Man were discussing the details of going to the Heavenly Serpent Palace, Mo Tianxing had already summoned all the important figures of the Black Emperor Pavilion, including not only his son Mo Ya, the pavilion's chief alchemist, the sixth-grade alchemy master Qi Shan, but also a series of Dou Huang and Dou Wang powerhouses.
"Sect Master, what urgent matter warrants your summons? I was just about to refine a sixth-grade pill!"
Once everyone was in place, Qi Shan, the chief alchemist of the Black Emperor Pavilion, couldn't help but speak up. His face was flushed, seemingly from years of suppressing his flames.
"Yes, Father, has something serious happened?"
After Qi Shan spoke, Mo Ya, the young master of the Black Emperor Pavilion, also chimed in. It must be said, this guy has some talent; at less than thirty years old, he had already reached the level of a Dou Huang. However, judging from his somewhat weak Dou Qi, he was probably a sickly old man.
Seeing these two, Mo Tianxing couldn't help but think of Lin Feng. At twenty years old, Lin Feng had not only reached the peak of a sixth-grade alchemist in alchemy, but his Dou Qi cultivation was also no weaker than his. In fact, if it were a life-or-death struggle, considering the quality and quantity of Lin Feng's Dou Qi, Mo Tianxing had a premonition that he would likely be no match for Lin Feng.
The more you compare, the more you realize that comparisons are inevitable. After Lin Feng's arrival, Mo Tianxing, who had previously been quite proud of Qi Shan and his son's talent in martial arts cultivation, suddenly found them somewhat irritating.
Composing himself, Mo Tianxing banished the inexplicable thoughts from his mind, glanced around, and slowly spoke.
"Gentlemen, a big deal has arrived!"
Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Mo Tianxing didn't keep them in suspense. He gently placed the jade bottle containing the Breakthrough Pill on the conference table, broke the seal, and a powerful medicinal fragrance immediately filled the entire conference room.
"Sect Master, could this be...?"
Perhaps others didn't understand, but as a seasoned alchemist, Qi Shan, upon smelling the aroma, vaguely guessed the name of the pill and stood up in shock.
"That's right, this is the Breakthrough Pill, and the highest grade one at that, far superior in quality to the one I took back then!"
Mo Tianxing said, his tone still carrying a hint of shock. Qi Shan, upon hearing this, could no longer contain himself. He immediately picked up the jade bottle, carefully poured out the Breakthrough Pill, and examined it closely.
"Exquisite, simply exquisite! Look at the rich aroma, the delicate and beautiful patterns—all of this demonstrates the master's profound skill."
Qi Shan's eyes were filled with admiration, respect, and even reverence as he continuously explained the pill's perfection to the group of novices.
"Father, we must get this pill!"
Hearing Elder Qi Shan's description, Mo Ya, who was not exactly known for his composure, could no longer hold back and suggested to Mo Tianxing.
"This Breakthrough Pill is something my Black Emperor Pavilion absolutely must obtain. However, that master's demands are quite high, which is why I hesitate."
"Pavilion Master, what are the master's demands? Please, Pavilion Master, agree to his request. If we have this pill for observation and research, I am confident that I can reach the level of a sixth-grade advanced alchemist within three years!"
Hearing this, before Mo Ya could continue speaking, Qi Shan became anxious and said with a flushed face.
"Yes, Pavilion Master, it's all thanks to Elder Qi Shan's improved alchemy skills. Moreover, with this high-quality Breakthrough Pill, after a few years, the young pavilion master can also use this pill to advance to the Dou Zong realm."
"Elder Huang is absolutely right, Pavilion Master. After a few years, with two Dou Zong members in our Black Emperor Pavilion, won't we be the ones calling the shots in the Black Corner Region?"
"That's a misconception!" Hearing the boastful words of the elders in the sect, Mo Tianxing remained very clear-headed, waved his hand, and revealed some hidden matters.
"In this Black Corner Region, there are already people who have broken through to the six-star Dou Zong realm. In fact, after so many years, they may have even reached the advanced seven-star Dou Zong realm. We must not be careless."
The image of the old demon flashed through Mo Tianxing's mind. As far as he knew, this senior had fought against the old dean of Canaan Academy. To survive under his attack showed his greatness.
"Moreover, besides these, there are also figures like the Lone Ranger, Old Man Eagle Mountain. And don't forget, the true uncrowned king of the Black Corner Region—Canaan Academy!"
Mo Tianxing's tone became somewhat subtle at this point. "Even this Breakthrough Pill came from Canaan Academy!"
"What!"
"Could it be the head of the alchemy department at Canaan Academy, Old Man Huo?"
"How is that possible? Old Man Huo of Canaan Academy has been suppressed by me for years, struggling even to reach the sixth-grade alchemist level. How could he suddenly be able to refine such a high-level pill as the Breakthrough Pill!"
"Yes, even Elder Qi Shan struggles to refine the Breakthrough Pill. Besides the Medicine King Han Feng, who else in the Black Corner Region has such ability?"
Hearing
their sect leader explain that the pill originated from Canaan Academy, many Dou Wang and Dou Huang elders were shocked. They knew some basic information about Canaan Academy, given the presence of Black Emperor Pavilion spies. How could such a high-level alchemist exist there? Impossible, absolutely impossible!
(End of Chapter)