Chapter 305: Chapter 305 - 305 Minister under the Skirt (27)

The day of the competition set by Master Nie Kun.

It is called a competition, but it’s more of a contest.

A contest to see which family possesses more rare and extraordinary treasures.

Of course, compared to rare and extraordinary treasures, the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill which is equivalent to a life seems more important.

Without life, what is the use of numerous rare treasures?

“Has the Shen Family arrived?”

“Not just the Shen Family, the Murong Family’s people have arrived too, see? Those over there are all from the Murong Family. With this kind of display, one would think they are here to rob openly.”

The Murong Family occupies a significant number of seats, making them easily noticeable to anyone.

“Which are the people from the Shen Family?” someone asked curiously.

The Murong Family has always been ostentatious; you can tell by their attire.

But the Shen Family is more low-key; they travel without displaying their banner, so it’s normal not to recognize them.

“That one.” Someone pointed at Yao Ye sitting in front.

The young and handsome youth was particularly conspicuous.

“So young?”

“The Young Master of the Shen Family,” someone said. “Rumor has it that he fell out with the Shen Family before, and there has been no news of him for some time.”

“The Shen Family has come to seek medicine this time for Patriarch Shen, right? I heard he was injured at the relic site before.”

“The people from the Jun Family have arrived.”

At the entrance, a veiled woman arrived gracefully, followed by the people of the Jun Family. Facing the pointing and whispered discussions of others, the woman walked calmly to her designated seat.

“Who’s leading them?”

“Don’t know her, never seen this person before.” People seemed somewhat clueless about Chu Yingyu and did not recognize her.

“All three major families have arrived…”

Not only the three major families, but other clans had also sent representatives. Some were determined to succeed, some were just there to watch the drama unfold, and there seemed to be others planning to fish in troubled waters.

After the crowd had waited at the site for a while, Master Nie Kun arrived fashionably late, yet no one dared to speak ill of him.

As a Saint-level Alchemist, such a trivial scene was completely beneath Master Nie Kun’s notice. After some succinct pleasantries, he directly got to the point.

“You are all here today for the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill.”

At the mention of the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill, the atmosphere on the field immediately tensed with excitement.

“The Primordial Spirit Golden Pill is hard to come by. Since you all wish to have it, let’s see who can present something to move my heart in exchange.”

Master Nie Kun’s voice resonated like a bell, reaching throughout the entire area.

Once Master Nie Kun was seated, the youth stepped forward. “If anyone is interested in the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill, feel free to quote a price, and my master will stop you if he is interested.”

The youth made a welcoming gesture.

There were no rules or restrictions.

“Golden Roc,” the first person called out.

Immediately, a quiet discussion erupted amongst the crowd.

“A mutated Holy Beast, that’s quite a generous offer to start with.”

“If it were a Divine Beast, there might be a chance, but a Holy Beast…”

“What would Master Nie Kun want with a Holy Beast?”

The question was on point.

Nie Kun is an Alchemist.

What would he need a Holy Beast for? To make elixirs?

Master Nie Kun’s expression remained solemn as he sipped his tea, clearly uninterested, and the youth gestured with his hand for the next person to proceed.

“Cloud Dragon Sword,” the second person quoted.

…

Over ten people cited their rare and extraordinary treasures in succession, but none managed to catch Nie Kun’s eye. Among the items mentioned, some were indeed precious, perhaps even the treasures upon which families were founded.

“Xuan Fire Fruit.”

A man from the Murong Family spoke out, and Master Nie Kun, who had been lowering his eyes, finally lifted his eyelids.

The surroundings instantly quieted down.

The Xuan Fire Fruit, rumored to flower and bear fruit every thousand years, could allow a Divine Emperor to advance directly to Divine Sage when consumed.

It was difficult for a Divine Emperor to advance to Divine Sage; many could not overcome that hurdle.

But with the Xuan Fire Fruit, it was different— it was like having a direct pass to become a Divine Sage.

The speaking man continued, “Master Nie Kun, it is said that you have always been looking for the Xuan Fire Fruit. The Murong Family is fortunate to have obtained it, and of course, should Master Nie Kun have any other needs, the Murong Family will present them with both hands.”

Chu Yingyu’s brows furrowed slightly.

Li Liang whispered in her ear, “Miss, the Murong Family has come prepared, our chances are not great.”

What exactly could catch Master Nie Kun’s eye was unclear to everyone.

“Let’s wait a bit longer; the Shen Family hasn’t made a move yet,” Chu Yingyu said.

Li Liang nodded.

What the Murong Family had brought out was seemingly the most substantial thing so far, and the others dared not bid anymore.

But Master Nie Kun did not call a halt, proving that while the fruit was precious, it was not what he wanted.

If the Xuan Fire Fruit could not move him, what else could…

“Fantasy Moon Lotus.”

A young voice from the Shen Family’s seat rang out.

“Master, the Fantasy Moon Lotus may not be as precious as the Xuan Fire Fruit, but it should be more useful to you,” he said.

In the Dongyuan Skeleton Forest, there is an Illusion Realm where nine out of ten people who enter die and the survivor invariably goes mad.

The Fantasy Moon Lotus grows within that Illusion Realm; aside from its rarity, acquiring it is not something an ordinary person can achieve.

Nie Kun nodded slightly, speaking for the first time, “The Fantasy Moon Lotus is indeed what I need, but it is still not enough to exchange for the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill.”

At this moment, Yao Ye was no longer the talkative sort, but instead appeared very calm and collected, displaying the demeanor of a Young Master.

Yao Ye frowned slightly, “Master Nie Kun, what if we add a Divine Beast?”

“Master Nie Kun, the Murong Family can also offer a Divine Beast,” the Murong Family immediately followed.

Yao Ye glanced over there, and the people from the Murong Family looked back provocatively, as the invisible smoke of confrontation spread through the air.

“Flame Dragon Pearl.”

All eyes turned towards the direction of the new voice, and the veiled woman nodded slightly, “Would this catch Master Nie Kun’s eye?”

Yao Ye and the people from the Murong Family immediately looked like they faced a formidable opponent.

To the average person, the Flame Dragon Pearl might just seem like a bead that emits flames.

But for an alchemist, its allure was as great as their current need for the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill.

Indeed, Nie Kun seemed somewhat moved.

“May I take a look?” he asked.

“Of course.” Chu Yingyu steadied her mind, stood up, and walked to the center. She opened her palm; a bead wrapped in flames slowly rose.

When crafting elixir pills, flames are necessary, and ordinary flames will not do. Most alchemists draw upon Earth Fire, but it consumes a lot of Xuan Qi.

Contained within the Flame Dragon Pearl is Heavenly Fire. It’s not that Earth Fire is inferior to Heavenly Fire, but the Flame Dragon Pearl is rumored to have been forged from the bone of a Fire Dragon, invoking Heavenly Fire, making it many times more potent than ordinary Earth Fire.

And when alchemists use it, they only need to use a very small amount of Xuan Qi to guide it, without the need to consume a great deal of Xuan Qi.

If they don’t have to use up so much Xuan Qi, then both the quality and quantity of the elixir pills they produce will improve, which is very important to alchemists.

“It is indeed the Flame Dragon Pearl,” Nie Kun nodded.

With Nie Kun’s confirmation, Chu Yingyu felt very confident that they stood a good chance of success.

The faces of Yao Ye and the Murong Family’s delegation darkened slightly.

“What is that…”

“Damn!”

Suddenly, a commotion erupted from the back of the crowd, and people quickly made way for a blue flame that shot rapidly through the crowd towards the center.