BTTH : Emperor Yang

Chapter 498: Chapter 498: Song Qing, Cao Ying

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Finding a nearby stone, Wei Yang sat cross-legged, quietly waiting. The signal from the coordinate had already been sent out, so as long as Xian’er and the others reached the vicinity of the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range, they would be able to find him.

For every participant’s medicine list, the first two medicinal ingredients were randomly distributed throughout the Pill Realm, relatively easy to locate, but the final ingredient was always placed within the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range.

This Myriad Medicine Mountain Range was the place where all participants would ultimately converge. Wei Yang’s gaze swept over the many figures here.

From the looks of it, quite a few had already rushed into the mountain range earlier, but were later chased out in a miserable state by countless magic beasts.

Some who ran too slow were likely already buried within the mountain range. That was why these participants had been forced to put aside other thoughts, compelled to join together.

Wei Yang watched with some interest. He didn’t need to take part in this so-called alliance, all he had to do was wait until Xian’er and the others arrived, then enter together.

Not far away, the voice of Song Qing, the one reputed to be the youngest Elder of the Pill Tower, faintly carried over.

”As far as I know, within this Myriad Medicine Mountain Range, there are countless magic beasts, and the one commanding them is a ferocious beast whose strength has already reached the peak of Rank 7, with even half a step into Rank 8.”

”This beast has moved many of the natural treasures in the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range into its lair, and among them, are many of the mission items we require!”

Standing atop the boulder, Song Qing scanned the surroundings and spoke with a heavy voice. As an Elder of the Pill Tower, his understanding of the Pill Realm was naturally far beyond that of ordinary people, so he had long been prepared.

Hearing his words, the area immediately buzzed with exclamations. A magic beast half a step into Rank 8, its combat power could absolutely rival that of a true Dou Zun expert.

”Under that beast, there are also numerous powerful magic beasts. If you act alone, unless your strength has already reached the level of Dou Zun, it is absolutely impossible to obtain the final mission item.”

”So, I suggest that everyone temporarily join forces. As long as we defeat that beast, the rest of the magic beasts will scatter on their own.”

Watching Song Qing rouse the crowd, Wei Yang found it somewhat amusing.

This guy did have some ability. To be able to unite so many outstanding alchemists from across the continent, that was no small feat. Unfortunately, he was just a bootlicker.

From the fiery gaze Song Qing kept casting toward Cao Ying, who sat lazily with a look of indifference, it was obvious enough. But that demoness wasn’t someone you could get just by licking.

Unless you were better than her, strong enough to suppress her, otherwise, it was impossible. Shaking his head lightly, Wei Yang withdrew his gaze and ignored it.

He suddenly recalled, that beast which had gathered so many rare medicinal ingredients was indeed Rank 8, not merely half a step into Rank 8. And it was even a Rank 8 bear-type magic beast with ancient bloodline.

With this current rabble, even united, once they faced that bear, the result would likely be nothing but total defeat. Still, having this confirmation, Wei Yang was at ease.

That bear liked to collect medicinal herbs? Perfect, later he would just charge into its lair and take everything in one sweep.

Whoosh!

A sudden sound of wind splitting echoed in the sky not far away. Wei Yang looked over, then smiled faintly. Xian’er had arrived.

Dressed in a purple alchemist robe, her long white hair draping down to her shapely hips, Xian’er flew into the small hill. Her gaze swept around, immediately spotting Wei Yang. Her beautiful eyes lit up slightly, and she quickly flew toward him.

”Brother Yang, have you been waiting long?” With a faint fragrance in her wake, she landed beside Wei Yang, smiling as she asked.

”No, I just arrived not too long ago.” Wei Yang patted the spot beside him and pulled her to sit down.

After sitting, Xian’er curiously glanced toward the gathered crowd. Listening briefly, she understood the general situation, then paid no more attention.

”Has Ah Da and Xiao Yan not arrived yet?” Xian’er asked.

”No, but I figure it should be soon.” Wei Yang smiled, ”Mine is Cold Spirit Marrow, what’s your final ingredient?”

”Mine is Fire Cloud Vine.” Xian’er replied.

Wei Yang nodded.

Before long.

Whoosh!

Ah Da, wrapped entirely in a black robe, also arrived here.

”Master, Mistress.” Ah Da bowed slightly.

”Now it’s just Xiao Yan left. As expected, that kid always likes to show up last.” Wei Yang rubbed his brow helplessly and said with some disdain, ”He has to come right on the dot. Having a teammate like him, I really have to hand it to myself.”

”Pfft.” Hearing this, Xian’er couldn’t help but laugh softly, ”Since you dislike it so much, why are you still teaming with him?”

”No choice, he’s my junior brother, I have to look out for him.” Wei Yang shrugged.

As they chatted casually.

”You three, we are forming an alliance to enter the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range together, why don’t you join us?” a voice suddenly called out.

The three of them turned their heads, their gazes sweeping over. They saw Song Qing and Cao Ying leading a large group of people toward them. The one who had spoken to invite them was Song Qing.

A faint smile rested on his face, his eyes pausing briefly on Xian’er, a flash of amazement glinting in his eyes before quickly concealing it.

In his eyes, this white-haired woman was indeed impressive, but still a shade inferior compared to Cao Ying. Song Qing silently made his judgment.

In his heart, whether it was family background, beauty, talent, or intelligence, Cao Ying was undeniably the very best.

”Sorry, we’re not interested in joining your so-called alliance, and besides, we’re still waiting for someone, so suit yourselves.” Wei Yang waved his hand dismissively and shifted his gaze away, not bothering with them.

Seeing this, Song Qing frowned. Being refused so directly in front of everyone clearly left him displeased.

But he quickly regained his composure and said with a smile, ”Brother, for one so young to already be a Nine-Star Dou Zong, such talent is truly astonishing. However, even though your strength is impressive, that beast has already half a step into Rank 8, with power enough to rival us humans’ Dou Zun. So, it won’t be easy for you and your friends to handle it alone. Why not reconsider and join us—”

”I said I’m not interested. If you want to go, then go. We have our own plans.” Before Song Qing could finish, Wei Yang raised his hand and cut him off, his tone tinged with impatience as he rejected him again.

Song Qing’s expression darkened. From childhood to now, he had rarely been treated like this.

”Could it be you want us to go up first, fight that beast until we’re both bloodied and battered, while you just follow behind and reap the benefits?” someone spoke up angrily.

The words instantly set off a wave of outrage.

”That’s right, it must be like that.”

”Too much, we’re all competitors, why should we fight for our lives up front, only for you to pick up the spoils at the end?”

”What a fine scheme.”

”Yeah, even if you are a Nine-Star Dou Zong, you can’t treat us like cannon fodder!”

Everyone glared angrily at Wei Yang’s group, their voices filled with indignation.

Xian’er frowned.

Ah Da’s face darkened with anger, about to speak. But Wei Yang raised his hand to stop him, ”Just a pack of barking trash, not worth your attention.”

”Yes, Master.” Ah Da bowed.

”You... what did you say!” Hearing this, the crowd’s fury boiled over.

”Those words are far too much.” Song Qing’s tone also cooled.

To be mocked so openly as barking trash in front of Cao Ying— even with Song Qing’s composure, he found it intolerable.

Meanwhile, Cao Ying’s beautiful eyes held a glimmer of curiosity as she studied Wei Yang. So young, yet already a peak Nine-Star Dou Zong, and an alchemist to boot. Why had she never heard of him before?

”Am I wrong?” Wei Yang glanced over them indifferently and sneered.

”Not to mention that we’re all competitors here, even if we weren’t, what right do you have to try and bind me?”

”If you want an alliance, that’s your business, don’t bother me.”

Having said that, Wei Yang pulled Xian’er up, and the three of them rose into the air, flying away from the hill. Everyone could only watch as the three left, not daring to block their way.

All three were Dou Zong, and among them was even a Nine-Star peak Dou Zong. That kind of strength was not to be trifled with.

”Lord Song, are we just going to let them leave like this?”

”That’s right, we risk life and limb, and they’ll just swoop in for the benefits.”

”If we could bring them into the alliance, we wouldn’t need to fear that beast.”

The crowd turned their eyes toward Song Qing. Song Qing frowned, then his eyes shifted, and he said with a smile, ”Let’s go, follow them, and stay on their tail.”

”Brilliant idea, Lord Song.” Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up.

”Haha, let’s go.”

”Yes, follow them.”

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