Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"It's... it's really a Three-Corpse Soul-Restoring Pill?!"

Liu Yuchan took out the medicinal pill and examined it in his hand for a long moment, finally overwhelmed with shock.

His expression was rapturous, and his tall frame trembled slightly. "This is wonderful! The Old Master can be saved! He can be saved!!!"

"What?"

"Don't tell me he actually refined it?"

Elder Chen and the Treasure Pavilion's Shopkeeper both strode forward, their faces filled with astonishment.

"That's right. This is a genuine Three-Corpse Soul-Restoring Pill!"

"And its quality is superb, reaching the level of high-grade!"

Liu Yuchan looked at Ye Chen with admiration. "I imagine that with a Master's god-like techniques, even refining a Top Grade pill wouldn't be impossible."

"You were merely limited by the age and quality of these medicinal ingredients, which is why you could only produce a high-grade pill, correct?"

Ye Chen nodded slightly, not denying it.

His eyes, as brilliant as stars, simply gazed calmly at Liu Yuchan. "I have refined the Three-Corpse Soul-Restoring Pill."

"Now, when can you deliver the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow to me?"

"How could I dare to make a Master wait?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Yuchan immediately and respectfully presented the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow.

Ye Chen accepted the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow, his heart filled with a pleasant surprise.

'The quality of this Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow seems quite good. If I use a Secret Technique to stimulate it, I might even be able to form a Heart of Spirit Marrow!'

'The value of a Heart of Spirit Marrow is countless times greater than the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow itself.'

'Only a Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow that is over two hundred years old has a less than five percent chance of producing a Heart of Spirit Marrow.'

'Even the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow is incredibly rare and hard to find, let alone a Heart of Spirit Marrow!'

"That... That's the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow!"

Elder Chen saw the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow he had desperately coveted fall into another's hands right before his eyes.

He instantly grew anxious, almost beating his chest and stamping his feet, his face a mask of unwillingness.

"Elder Chen, forget about the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow for now!"

Just then, the Shopkeeper suddenly whispered a reminder, "Before you is a master whose Alchemy skill is far greater than even Master Liu's! If we don't try to win him over now, when will we get another chance?"

At these words, Elder Chen hurriedly turned to Ye Chen and asked anxiously, "Master, I wonder if you would be willing to take up a position at my Treasure Pavilion?"

"Our Treasure Pavilion is affiliated with the Penglai Merchant Guild and has branches throughout the entire Great Hong Dynasty."

"As long as you are willing to accept a position with us, you will enjoy the highest level of treatment at any Treasure Pavilion, no matter where your travels may take you!"

"There's no need." Ye Chen shook his head indifferently, without a shred of hesitation.

"Master, perhaps you have some concerns?"

"You would only need to serve as a Guest Elder. It's merely a nominal title, with no obligations or restrictions."

Seeing Ye Chen still seemed to be hesitating, Elder Chen gritted his teeth as if he had made a great resolution. "From what I understand, you are searching for the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid?"

He glanced at the list of medicinal ingredients the Shopkeeper had handed him; both the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow and the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid were items the Treasure Pavilion did not have in stock.

"And?"

"Do you have a way to find the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid?" Ye Chen's expression flickered with interest.

Seeing that the other party had finally shown some interest, Elder Chen breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "As long as you agree to become a Guest Elder of our Treasure Pavilion, I guarantee it!"

"Within one week, we will mobilize every resource at our disposal to find this Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid for you!"

'An Alchemist whose skills in Alchemy far surpass even Liu Yuchan's... the value he represents is simply immeasurable.'

'Therefore, Elder Chen had already decided that he would keep this person for the Treasure Pavilion, no matter the cost!'

"One week..."

Ye Chen pondered for a moment before finally compromising. "Very well. We'll do as you say."

'Even the Treasure Pavilion had no stock of the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid. If he were to search for it aimlessly by himself, there was no telling how long it would take.'

'It would naturally be for the best if he could leverage the power of the Treasure Pavilion.'

'However, Ye Chen didn't actually hold out much hope that the Treasure Pavilion could find the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid within a week.'

'He would be satisfied just to get some clues about its whereabouts.'

"Excellent! The Master has finally agreed!" Elder Chen clapped his hands and laughed. "May I ask for the Master's name?"

"My surname is Ye," Ye Chen said coolly.

"Master Ye, then?" Elder Chen respectfully handed a Token to Ye Chen. "This is the Token representing a Guest Elder of our Treasure Pavilion."

"With this Token, you can freely enter and exit any Treasure Pavilion. You will also enjoy discounted prices when purchasing Spiritual Objects."

"Thank you." Ye Chen nodded slightly and accepted the Token.

Faint fluctuations of Spiritual Power seemed to emanate from the Token, and it felt cool and comfortable to the touch.

It was clear that a small Array was inscribed within, used to bypass some of the Restrictions set up inside the Treasure Pavilion to prevent unauthorized entry.

"Master Ye... oh, no, Elder Ye, here is the Spirit Medicine you wanted. Everything except the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid and the Crimson Cloud Spirit Marrow is here."

The Shopkeeper respectfully handed several packages to Ye Chen.

In the end, he gave Ye Chen a thirty percent discount, which saved him a large sum of Spirit Stones.

"Within this week, we will do everything in our power to find information about the Desolate Lands Saintly Orchid."

"If Elder Ye wishes to check on our progress, you may come find us at any time with your Token," Elder Chen reminded him.

"Alright. I will await your good news."

Now that he had purchased all the Spiritual Objects he could, Ye Chen prepared to leave.

"Master Ye, if I didn't have urgent business to attend to, I would have loved to ask for your guidance right here and now!"

Liu Yuchan blocked Ye Chen's path and said excitedly, "Aside from my own master, I have never seen Alchemy techniques as profound as yours."

"With the Three-Corpse Soul-Restoring Pill you refined, I believe my grandfather can truly be given a new lease on life! I have no way to repay this life-saving grace!"

"If you ever run into trouble in the future, Master, you can come find me at the Liu family's estate in Celestial South City! I will certainly spare no effort to help!"

"The Liu family?"

Ye Chen was taken aback.

'The Liu family, one of the Four Great Families of Lei Province?'

"That's right. I am the eldest son of the Liu family's Patriarch. With my capabilities, I believe I should be able to help you resolve any troubles you might face."

"For now, I must take my leave. I hope we have the chance to meet again in the future!"

Liu Yuchan took the Three-Corpse Soul-Restoring Pill and departed in a hurry.

'So, it was all to save his grandfather?'

Ye Chen shook his head.

'The Four Great Families held illustrious reputations in the secular world of Lei Province, but he had always been cultivating at the Luoyun Sect.'

'He didn't know much about these secular families.'

'To think that the Liu family's Old Master was on the verge of death.'

'That would be a major event in Lei Province. The Liu family must have forcefully suppressed the news.'

Just as he was about to leave the Treasure Pavilion, a sudden commotion erupted outside.