Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

"A Sixth Grade pill?"

He Daoyun sucked in a sharp breath.

This was a pill suitable for Divine Might Realm experts. Was Hongyu Pill Venerable really going to gift a pill of this grade to Ye Chen, a mere Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator?

Beside them, Murong Dai's elegant brows furrowed as well, but before she could speak, Ye Chen was the first to say, "This benefit isn't enough."

"Not enough?"

He Daoyun was stunned, and the anger in Murong Dai's heart flared even hotter.

'Does this guy have any idea how precious a Sixth Grade pill is? On the open market, its price could practically empty out an entire ordinary sect!'

After all, Sixth Grade Alchemists were incredibly rare within the Great Hong Dynasty.

In the eastern part of the dynasty alone, there was only Hongyu Pill Venerable and no one else.

"Oh?"

"Not enough?"

Hongyu Pill Venerable also looked at Ye Chen with some surprise, a peculiar expression crossing her beautiful face.

"First, to prove I'm a Sixth Grade Alchemist, I'll have to concoct a Sixth Grade pill."

"In doing so, I'll already have obtained a Sixth Grade pill. Besides, as a Sixth Grade Alchemist myself, a Sixth Grade pill isn't all that precious to me in the first place."

Ye Chen said nonchalantly.

Hearing this, He Daoyun was filled with shock and doubt, while Murong Dai couldn't help but let out a derisive sneer.

'Does this brat really think he's a Sixth Grade Alchemist?'

"Then what kind of benefit would you consider appropriate, sir?" Hongyu Pill Venerable asked with great interest.

"How about this: until this Cloud Mist Tower Ship reaches its destination, let me take any Spirit Medicine I want from its medicine storeroom."

Ye Chen said casually after a moment of thought.

Besides transporting passengers, the Cloud Mist Tower Ship was clearly also used to deliver Spirit Medicines and materials to branches in need, replenishing their local stock.

Therefore, this Flying Ship was bound to have a medicine storeroom specifically for these items.

"Absurd!"

Murong Dai was the first to object. Her fine brows knitted together as she said in a low voice, "If we let you take whatever you want from the medicine storeroom, won't you just empty it out?"

"Didn't you think I couldn't possibly succeed?" Ye Chen glanced at the alluring yet irksome woman.

"Besides, I'll only take enough Spirit Medicine to concoct a single pill each day. I won't take any more."

At his words, Murong Dai's expression shifted. Not daring to make the decision herself, she looked toward Hongyu Pill Venerable and asked, "Hongyu Pill Venerable, what are your thoughts?"

"I see no problem with it." Hongyu Pill Venerable nodded with a smile. "Then we shall do as the young sir wishes."

"In any case, he's only taking enough Spirit Medicine for one pill a day. The Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce is so wealthy; you should be able to afford that, right?"

Since even Hongyu Pill Venerable had said so, Murong Dai naturally had no objections.

"Then we'll do as the Pill Venerable says."

She turned her head, her bewitching eyes filled with unconcealed disgust and coldness, and fixed them on Ye Chen. "If you fail to prove yourself, don't blame me for taking back the Elder Token."

"Heh..."

Hearing this, Ye Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

'Even now, this woman is still trying to intimidate me with a mere Elder Token.'

'Does she really think I'm desperate to ride the coattails of the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce?'

"So, which Sixth Grade pill do you plan on concocting, sir?" Hongyu Pill Venerable asked.

"Let's go with the Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill," Ye Chen replied nonchalantly.

"A Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill?"

Everyone was stunned.

A Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill was potent enough to help a Divine Might Realm Cultivator break through to the next realm.

This pill wasn't among the most difficult to concoct, but it was an extreme test of one's fundamental skills.

If Ye Chen could truly concoct a Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill, it would be more than enough to prove he was a genuine Sixth Grade Alchemist!

Even Hongyu Pill Venerable hadn't expected Ye Chen to be so confident as to choose the Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill.

One had to know that even an average Sixth Grade Alchemist would occasionally fail when attempting to concoct a Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill.

This was no small challenge!

"Hmph!"

"Since you've decided, then get started as soon as possible, our dear Sixth Grade Alchemist."

"We'll be waiting here in the main hall to see what you can do."

Murong Dai sneered, her tone lukewarm.

Her words were clearly dripping with sarcasm.

Ye Chen ignored her.

A battle of words was pointless; he planned to let his actions speak for themselves!

"Please prepare the Spirit Medicine for a Sixth Grade Realm-Breaking Pill, as well as a quiet room where I won't be disturbed."

Ye Chen said calmly.

"This way, sir."

Hongyu Pill Venerable smiled faintly, extending a delicate, jade-like hand to guide Ye Chen.

'Hongyu Pill Venerable is personally guiding Young Friend Ye Chen?'

He Daoyun was completely shaken.

'Given her status and position, when had she ever performed such a trivial task?'

'Could it be that she actually believed Ye Chen's words?'

Soon, under Hongyu Pill Venerable's guidance, Ye Chen walked down a long corridor deep within the main hall, finally stopping before a room.

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted from the room. It was very spacious, containing not only an Alchemy Furnace but also a bed with a neatly folded, pink duvet cover.

The floor-to-ceiling window beside the bed faced the sea of clouds outside the Cloud Mist Tower Ship, offering a clear view of the ship cutting through the clouds as it sped forward.

Not only did the room command a magnificent view, but it was also furnished with various powerful Arrays that were highly beneficial to Cultivators.

A sense of appreciation welled up in Ye Chen's heart.

He couldn't help but remark, "This room has a pleasant fragrance and a beautiful view. It would be quite delightful and comfortable to spend a night here."

Hearing this, a faint blush rose on Hongyu Pill Venerable's delicate, maiden-like face. She whispered, "You jest, sir. This... this is my room."

"Your room?"

Ye Chen froze, then gave a somewhat awkward laugh. "I thought guests were supposed to stay in the guest rooms over there."

"I do usually stay in the guest rooms."

"But to make my Alchemy more convenient, the people from the Treasure Gathering Chamber of Commerce simply prepared a room for me in their area."

Hongyu Pill Venerable explained.

"I see," Ye Chen nodded.

'No wonder there's such an extraordinary-looking Alchemy Furnace in here. This room was specially prepared for Hongyu Pill Venerable.'

'It's just that... the room's decor seems a bit too girly...'

'Could it be that Hongyu Pill Venerable isn't some old crone who's mastered age-defying arts, but is actually a young maiden?'

Hongyu Pill Venerable had no idea about the strange thoughts running through Ye Chen's mind.

She prepared the Spirit Medicine for Ye Chen, gave a few more instructions, and then hurriedly left the room.

Now, she just had to wait for Ye Chen to bring out the finished pill for her inspection.

Ye Chen let out a long, deep breath.

Without hesitation, he immediately began the Alchemy.