Chapter 119: Alchemy Contest
The next morning.
At Boundless Sea Peak.
At this time, Yi Hao was sitting in a courtyard house, looking a bit distracted.
He was the current Chief of Boundless Sea Peak, at the fifth level of the Reversion Realm. If he was outside, he would also be a renowned figure.
Of course, even within the Two Polarities Sect, Yi Hao’s strength was worthy of mention.
It was just a pity that above Yi Hao, there was still a master…
Although that master rarely stepped forward to handle matters of Boundless Sea Peak, when Yi Hao dealt with various issues, he inevitably still had some restraints due to this master.
For example, the previous sect assessment of Boundless Sea Peak was like this.
If it wasn’t for Mu Zhi’an popping up at that time, the disciples participating in this sect assessment would have basically been wiped out.
At this moment, a disciple flew into the main hall and cupped his fists, saying, “Chief, there’s a disciple outside claiming to be Mu Zhi’an seeking an audience.”
Yi Hao, who was drinking clear wine, instantly raised his head, revealing a trace of joy on his face, but he hid it well and said, “Invite him in!”
That disciple suspiciously glanced at Yi Hao, then slightly nodded.
It was the first time he had seen the Chief show such an anticipating expression, truly a rare sight.
Before long, that disciple led Mu Zhi’an into the courtyard house, then quietly withdrew.
“Chief!”
Seeing the middle-aged man who entered his field of vision, Mu Zhi’an respectfully cupped his fists.
“Young friend Mu, have a seat here.” Yi Hao said with a smile, gesturing to the seat opposite him.
After he was seated, this Chief of Boundless Sea Peak maintained a calm and unhurried demeanor. Picking up his teacup and taking a sip, he smiled and said, “For what matter has young friend Mu come to find me this time?”
Although he seemed calm and unhurried, those slightly weathered eyes were constantly fixed on Mu Zhi’an, as if waiting for something.
If I told him now that the Eight Treasures Cranes were eaten by the Spirit Dragon, what would his reaction be… Mu Zhi’an smiled and took out a storage ring, then waved his hand. From the ring, over a dozen Eight Treasures Cranes quietly appeared to the side.
The wings of each crane were restrained by a halo of light, completely unable to move.
Seeing the Chief’s face overflowing with excitement, Mu Zhi’an still maintained a respectful attitude and said, “Senior Ling ate another crane at some unknown time. This junior was worried she wouldn’t be able to control herself… So I came early.”
Yi Hao slightly nodded. When he raised his head again to look at Mu Zhi’an, there was a trace of heartfelt gratitude in his eyes, but he still spoke in a steady tone, “Senior Ling is the divine beast of our Two Polarities Sect. If she wants to eat, it’s no problem no matter how many.”
He paused, then continued, “You’ve really helped out a lot this time, young friend Mu.”
“As agreed, take one of these Eight Treasures Cranes with you.”
“Eating it will also greatly benefit your future cultivation.”
“Many thanks, Senior!” Mu Zhi’an cupped his fists.
“No need for thanks, this is what you deserve.” Yi Hao said, shaking his head and sighing with emotion, “I never thought there would come a time when I would need the help of a junior…”
As he spoke, he looked at Mu Zhi’an again and smiled, “In any case, it’s all thanks to young friend Mu this time. I still have some influence in Two Polarities Sect. If there are any issues in the future, you can discuss them with me. Consider it repayment for your help this time.”
“It is this junior’s honor to be able to assist Senior.” Mu Zhi’an respectfully said.
Polite words, they still had to be said even if both parties knew they were just pleasantries.
Some nice words, even if the other person clearly knew they were polite pleasantries, they would still be very pleased to hear them.
Yi Hao smiled and nodded, then secretly sized up Mu Zhi’an a few times, sighing with a bit of regret in his heart.
He could naturally see that Mu Zhi’an’s talent was still very good. If it was in the past, he could have taken him as an inner sect disciple this time.
But this time, it was a bit different.
This sect assessment could be called a golden age, with too many geniuses.
There was only one spot for an inner sect disciple. If possible, it would naturally be best to choose Bai Ruoxi or Ye Lingxuan.
Even if these two were chosen by the top two peaks that won the previous sect competition, there were still Wei Mengrou and even Huang Manting.
Although it was a bit regretful, the inner sect disciple spot still had to be carefully considered.
Boom!
Suddenly, a loud boom rang out from the sky. Mu Zhi’an subconsciously looked up and saw that at the summit of Boundless Sea Peak, tribulation clouds seemed to be gathering.
Accompanied by the rumbling of thunder, branched lightning flashed across.
“…Did someone advance to the Spirit Refinement stage?” Mu Zhi’an subconsciously said.
“This is an alchemy tribulation.” Yi Hao smiled, “It seems today at Boundless Sea Peak, someone refined an impressive fourth-grade elixir.”
“No…” Yi Hao’s gaze slightly narrowed as he continued, “Looking at these tribulation clouds, I’m afraid it’s already extremely close to fifth-grade.”
Alchemy, ah, this is my blind spot in knowledge… Mu Zhi’an looked at Yi Hao who seemed to be pondering something, then stood up to take his leave, exiting the courtyard house.
Passing by the summit of Boundless Sea Peak, he vaguely saw quite a few disciples gathering not far ahead. These disciples were all looking up at someone on the high platform, whispering in low voices.
Alchemy contests like this occasionally occurred on the major peaks. However, it was quite rare to see someone refine a fifth-grade elixir in a contest, even triggering a lightning tribulation like today.
Mu Zhi’an quietly walked over and raised his head to look at the high platform. He saw Ye Yu, dressed in black robes, standing proudly in front of the platform, enjoying the gazes of the crowd. In his hand was a freshly refined fifth-grade elixir – the Jade Countenance Pill!
To put it bluntly, after taking this Jade Countenance Pill, one could preserve their youthful appearance for several years!
For men, its significance might not be great, but for women, the value of this Jade Countenance Pill was immense.
“Fellow Daoist Ye’s alchemy skills are exceptional. I, admittedly, lose with complete conviction.” On the platform not far opposite Ye Yu, a young cultivator cupped his hands and sighed.
Ye Yu put his hands together and smiled, “Fellow Daoist’s alchemy skills are actually not bad either, just lacking a bit of control over the flame, losing by a slight margin.”
“Young Master Ye, can you sell this Jade Countenance Pill to me? I’m willing to offer 5,000 spirit stones to purchase it.” Suddenly, the voice of a female cultivator came from below the platform.
“I’m willing to offer 8,000 spirit stones.”
“I’ll offer 10,000…”
Ye Yu listened to the bids from those female cultivators below and noticed the reverent gazes people were giving him. Although he was secretly overjoyed, his face still maintained a calm and unhurried expression.
At this moment, he suddenly vaguely sensed a slightly familiar gaze. Looking in the direction of that gaze, at the very back of the crowd, a youth wearing luxurious robes was standing and watching him.
…Mu Zhi’an.
Ye Yu’s face instantly darkened. Staring at that youth who raised his hand to stretch and yawn, already preparing to leave, he suddenly said, “Young Master Mu, since you’ve come, do you want to have an alchemy contest with me?”
As this voice fell, the gazes of many cultivators in the crowd landed on Mu Zhi’an who was about to leave.
Then, there were some whispers in the crowd.
Everyone present were disciples who had just entered the sect this time. They had all more or less heard about some past grudges between Mu Zhi’an and Ye Yu in Tianxuan City. But judging from Ye Yu’s undisguised hateful gaze, it seemed their enmity was quite serious.
Mu Zhi’an’s departing steps halted. He turned his head to look at Ye Yu standing on the high platform, holding the Jade Countenance Pill, and smiled, “Young Master Ye’s alchemy skills are unrivaled among peers. I’m ashamed to be inferior.”
“You don’t dare?” Ye Yu provoked.
Then, his expression slightly changed as he said, “I almost forgot, you’re not an alchemist. My apologies for being abrupt.”
Mu Zhi’an smiled and nodded, taking out a jade bottle from his storage ring.
Ye Yu’s gaze instantly froze on the character “Ye” on the jade screen.
The elixir Ye Lingxuan gave Mu Zhi’an that day!
“The elixir Sister Lingxuan gifted is quite useful.” Mu Zhi’an transmitted his voice.
Ye Yu’s eyes suddenly sharpened, filled with a bit more anger.
Mu Zhi’an using who knows what flowery words to trick Lingxuan into giving him the elixir was one thing, but now he even had the nerve to show it off in his hand?!
He dared to be so righteous about living off a woman?
Ye Yu slightly opened his mouth, about to speak.
At this moment, at the cliff below Boundless Sea Peak, a golden pillar of light shot into the sky, and a rich medicinal fragrance permeated the summit of the entire peak.
Mu Zhi’an subconsciously turned his head and looked in the direction of that pillar of light towards the depths of the cliff. He vaguely seemed to see a girl in a light purple dress standing amidst that glow.
And that rich medicinal fragrance just now was emanating from her.
Ye Lingxuan finished her secluded cultivation!
