The Battle Through Heaven
Exploring the Treasure
At the place where the two roads intersected, stood an enormous building, which was constantly enveloped by a faint medicinal pill-like scent. Above the towering main door was a plaque that read ‘The Alchemist Association’, three big old-fashioned words that looked flamboyant. It was twinkling with a pale silver light that caused passers-by to involuntarily throw it into a respectful gaze.
Being the headquarters of the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Association, even emperors had to be unpretentious and polite when he came to this place. After all, the people living inside this building could create enough power to shake the entire kingdom. They belonged to the most respected occupations in the entire Dou Qi continent.
At the large door of the Alchemist Association, many alchemists who were usually rarely seen entered with hasty strides. Their bodies had different colored alchemist robes that proudly represented their tiers.
Standing near the large door, Xiao Yan raised his head to look at the Alchemist Association Headquarters which looked extremely majestic and imposing. He could not help but praise and shake his head. Such an imposing presence was completely in keeping with his position as the dragon head for the alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire.
"Are you planning to participate in the Great Meeting of Alchemists?" Hai Bo Dong, who was standing beside Xiao Yan raised his head and also looked at the Alchemist Association which was even more crowded and lively than usual before tilting his head as he asked.
"We'll see later. If there is a gift that can move me, I can participate. If there was no "When Xiao Yan said this, he waved his hand. Clearly, if there was no gift that moved him, he naturally did not want to get involved in this troublesome matter.
"As far as you. This kind of Grand Meeting is an indispensable event for you alchemists. There were many alchemists from other countries who were also rushing over. " Hi Bo Dong nodded. He then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said, "Since it's been like this, you should enter by yourself. I want to go finish some things and meet some old acquaintances. "
"You're going to the Primer clan, right?" Xiao Yan glanced at Hai Bo Dong and laughed.
Hai Bo Dong smiled but did not immediately reply. He waved his hand at Xiao Yan before turning around and slowly walking along the road on the left side.
Observing the old back that was slowly being absorbed into the human flow, Xiao Yan softly muttered, "It seems that he has quite a deep relationship with the Primer clan …"
After deliberating for a moment, Xiao Yan shook his head slightly. He threw all these questions in his mind. Regardless of whether Hai Bo Dong had a long-standing relationship with the Primer clan, it had nothing to do with him. Xiao Yan once again stared at the horizontal nameplate that carried an ancient aura before lifting his feet and pushing into the Alchemist Association.
The current Xiao Yan still had an ice silk mask covering his face and he was wearing a tier two alchemist work robe. His usual attitude was very inconspicuous.
Stepping into the main entrance of the Alchemist Association, a rich pill fragrance pounced on its front. The smell caused people to involuntarily inhale a breath and with a fresh feeling they would lift their eyes to examine their surroundings.
The interior of the Alchemist Association was vast. It is roughly divided into three regions, east, south and west. On the east side of the large hall, there were many square counters neatly constructed using large amounts of green granite. Some alchemists wearing long robes sat behind these counters while different types of medicinal ingredients, jade bottles, scrolls, etc., were placed on top of these counters. Looking at its appearance, it seemed like it belonged to an area for trade and a place to search for treasures.
On the other hand, the southern part of the large hall had quite a number of cauldrons burning. Some alchemists were behind the cauldron, controlling the flames with serious expressions. Really surrounding them were some low level alchemists. As they showed different things to each other, they gently exchanged their refining experiences.
The west side of the hall was undoubtedly quieter compared to the other two sides. In the hallway, there were even some guards standing. It seemed that only alchemists who had reached a certain level had the qualifications to enter. When some low-level alchemists occasionally passed by, they would give looks of respect and envy.
Standing at the entrance, Xiao Yan watched the large hall filled with living energy. He could not help but watch rather foolishly. A while later, he gradually recovered and shook his head with a bitter smile.
Xiao Yan slowly walked into the hall. His gaze wandered around. After hesitating for a moment, he raised his foot and headed to the trade and explored the treasure region. With the experience of accidentally scoring a Dou Skill ‘Vacuum Palm’ in Wu Tan City, he was very interested in searching for treasures in such a vast landfill.
After walking to the eastern area, Xiao Yan slowly walked in front of the square counters placed around. His gaze contained curiosity as he weighed many of these rare medicinal ingredients and other things he had never seen before.
Although this place is referred to as a trading area and a treasure scourge, but the people who sell here do not shout loudly like the store owners in the market. Everyone sat in the chair relaxed. Sometimes, their gazes glanced at the people standing in front of their counter. If they felt the other party might have an economic foundation, some of the alchemists selling would stand up and talk to them. However, most of them still lazily shrunk back into their seats. This kind of relaxed and lazy attitude does not look like a trader selling something at all. Of course, they are not traders. What they needed was not the gold coins or other treasures that the merchants coveted. Instead, they wanted to exchange their goods for other items.
If one wanted to obtain the necessary medicinal ingredients or medicinal pills from their hands, one had to take out the rare and unique treasures they were interested in.
As long as Xiao Yan walked slowly, Xiao Yan could pamper his eyes with various kinds of rare and unique medicinal ingredients and pills. Among the medicinal ingredients, he even saw some medicinal ingredients needed to refine the ‘Pil Purple Spiritual Recovery’. Encouraged by curiosity, he came forward and asked. It was unexpected that the old man selling just glanced at him and nonchalantly mentioned the tier four medicinal pill. Hence, Xiao Yan could only helplessly retreat. Although those medicinal herbs were indeed extremely rare, it was clearly impossible for Xiao Yan to take a tier four medicinal pill to exchange for them. After all, he did not need to worry too much about the matter of medicinal ingredients. After he returned, he would tell Hai Bo Dong and let him think of a solution.
As Xiao Yan slowly walked around this boundless treasure area, he looked left and right and obtained quite a good knowledge. The most popular spot in the scouring treasure area was undoubtedly where a somewhat old man took out some sort of pink fire seed. The fire seed was contained within a huge transparent jade bottle. It squirmed slightly and gave off a peachy aroma.
This type of flame is named ‘Peach Blossom Flame’. It only existed within the rank five wood affinity Magical Beast, the body of the Kui Wood Beast, which was quite rare. It was the same class when compared to the Purple Flame Amethyst Winged Lion but it was much more docile and thus, was also easier to tame it. Of course the temperature of the flame and its destructive power were naturally weaker than Purple Flame. Even if this was the case, the ‘Peach Blossom Flame’ fire seed also caused many alchemists in the scouring treasure area to want it. Some of those with an economic foundation would step forward one after another to ask. However, the price the old man wanted seemed to be very high. Therefore, until now, no one has managed to get a bottle of ‘Peach Blossom Flame’.
Standing amidst the crowd, Xiao Yan stroked his chin. She saw ‘Persik’ Flower Fireworks at the counter. He frowned and pondered for a moment before deciding to hand it over. Currently, this type of flame was not of much use to Xiao Yan, who had ‘ Heavenly Fire and Purple Flame. Therefore, he did not need to pay a high price to get something he did not need.
After many people fail to trade in a row, many people know their limits and choose to give up. However, they did not leave immediately. Instead, they were still standing in place and staring at the alluring and blooming pink-colored flame.
Seeing the comical expressions of those people, Xiao Yan was slightly stunned as he smiled involuntarily and shook his head. He was about to turn around to leave when a silver-colored shadow suddenly pushed out of the crowd. Under everyone's full view, he rushed to the side of the stone table. Her pretty eyes shone brightly as she stared at the pink-colored flame.
That her? Observing the woman wearing the silver-colored dress, Xiao Yan momentarily blanked as he said softly, "Is she also here to participate in the Grand Meeting Alchemist?"
The silver-robed lady who had pushed her way out of the crowd was shocking to the woman named Xue Mei whom Xiao Yan had met in Black Rock City. He was also Frank's personal disciple, Branch Chairman of the Black Rock City Alchemist Association Branch.
This woman who was usually a little ice-cold seemed to really like this pink-colored flame. He held a transparent jade bottle with both hands. His attitude, which showed he was too fond of putting it down, caused Xiao Yan to shake his head helplessly. This stupid woman. By revealing such an attitude now, wasn't he clearly asking the other party to open his mouth and ask for an exorbitant price?
Indeed, when he saw Xue Mei's manner, a smile was drawn to the old man's face. His voice was indifferent as he said, "Miss, do you want to exchange for this ‘Peach Blossom Flame’ fire seed?"
"Yes, what do you want?" Xue Mei nodded her head and asked randomly.
"The medicinal formula for a tier four medicinal pill that has a clear spiritual imprint." The old man said with a smile.
"Black ..." Hearing the old man's words, Xiao Yan could not help but shake his head and curse calmly in his heart. Only the medicinal formula for tier four medicinal pills was even rarer than this ‘Peach Peach’ Flower Flame, let alone the demand for spiritual traces on the medicinal formula became clear. Keep in mind that each medicinal formula for each medicinal pill was written using one's Spiritual Strength. Each time it was read once, the spiritual imprint within it would fade away. Basically, the medicinal formula roll can only be read up to five times before it gradually becomes opaque. When one reads it at such a time, he must use his own ability to try and find some obscure parts. In this way, it would undoubtedly waste a lot of time and energy. TL: ‘Black’ is an incomplete word, which means an unscrupulous trader
The creation of a medicinal formula scroll required at least the strength of a tier four alchemist. In addition, the chances of failure are very high. Therefore, the medicinal formula for the medicinal pill was not randomly recorded just by holding the paper and pen as imagined. Some things related to the temperature of the flame, the richness of the material to be refined, the response of the mixing of different materials etc are as complicated as the chemical formula. If written on paper, it will cause a person to have blurred vision and a dizzy head. Hence, these medicinal formulas all used Spiritual Strength to concoct. As long as one obtained the medicinal formula, one would only need to use his Spiritual Strength to scan it to deeply infuse all the necessary things from this medicinal formula into his mind, like a brand.
Hearing the old man's request, Xue Mei's face clearly changed. Clearly, the other party's request put him in a difficult situation. However, he looked poor in something like a bargain. Adding this to the extremely fondness of the pink-colored flame, he actually nodded his head in front of Xiao Yan's eyes stunned after pondering for a moment.
"This stupid woman. He was actually willing to take a tier four medicinal formula? Ah, that Frank would most likely be so depressed that he would die "Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and shook his head. He suckled his tongue at this woman's level of generosity.
Seeing Xue Mei nod her head easily, the old man was also confused. He immediately asked in half-belief, "You agree?"
Xue Mei did not say any more nonsense. He took out a scroll from his storage ring and threw it at the old man. After which, he held the transparent jade bottle with both of his hands as if this already belonged to him.
The old man rushed to receive the scroll. He quickly inspected it and then used his Spiritual Strength to quickly investigate it. Joy soon appeared on the old man's face.
Seeing the expressions of the two of them, Xiao Yan sighed and shook his head. He glanced at Xue Mei who was hugging ‘Peach Blossom Flame Seed’, too fond of her to put it down. Xiao Yan rubbed his lips. He had no intention of greeting her. Instead, he turned around and headed outside of the treasure area.
Before he was about to leave the treasure area, Xiao Yan's footsteps suddenly stopped at a corner close to the door. He tilted his head and stared at the rather tattered stone table in the corner. He frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment and slowly walked over.
Behind the stone table was a skinny man whose appearance was somewhat wretched. Since the medicinal ingredients displayed were not very rare, very few people came to check on them. Therefore, his face was a little bitter. When he saw Xiao Yan slowly walking over, he was slightly empty. His eyes became much brighter as his eyes turned to the tier two alchemist badge on Xiao Yan's chest. He hurriedly stood up and looked at Xiao Yan with a lick.
"Sir, what do you need?" Seeing Xiao Yan stop in front of the stone table, the man hurriedly asked.
Xiao Yan glanced at the man in front of him and asked with a smile, "Are you still an alchemist trainee?"
After his ins and outs were seen, the man nodded his head in embarrassment. He was somewhat envious as he looked at the young face of Xiao Yan. With a bitter smile, he said, "Yes. My talent in refining medicine is not very good. After practicing for so many years, I am still at the alchemist trainee stage. "
Xiao Yan smiled carelessly. As he stared at the man whose age seemed to be considered middle-aged, Xiao Yan felt somewhat touched in his heart. With Yao Lao's support, he had a very uneventful time on the alchemist path. He almost never met a major setback. With the experience of his predecessors, he took far fewer detours. Now that he had seen this person in front of him, Xiao Yan finally understood that advancing as an alchemist was not as easy as he had imagined.
Clearly feeling the envious gaze of the man, Xiao Yan's heart rejoiced and sighed. He lowered his head and swept the stone table. Some of the medicinal ingredients stored in the jade bottle even withered slightly. They were naturally unable to satisfy Xiao Yan's sharp eyes. Therefore, he automatically eliminated it. His hands slowly moved along the items on the stone table one by one. Finally, under the somewhat disappointed gaze of the skinny man, the thing stopped on top of a black-coloured jade fragment that looked extremely unattractive …