The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Zhou Tian’s Gratitude Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Zhou Tian’s Gratitude Although the Alchemist Association was a hierarchically structured organization, it remained rather loose.

The association itself had few demands on its members, let alone requiring them to contribute precious pill formulas.

Xu Dong’s shamelessness made even Lu Ru, who was on good terms with him, blush.

Lu Ru admitted that if he were the Vice President of the Alchemist Association, he definitely could not demand Jing Yan to contribute his pill recipes—it was too much to ask.

“Xu Dong, let me ask you,” Jing Yan said with a cold smile as he stared at Xu Dong, “if you had the formulas for these two elixirs, would you contribute them to the Alchemist Association?”

“It’s about you now!

I don’t have the formulas for these two elixirs,” Xu Dong retorted with wide eyes and suddenly noticed the other onlookers staring at him.

Seeing disdain in their eyes, he hurriedly added, “If I had the formulas for these two elixirs, I would definitely give them to the Alchemist Association!”

It was clear that Xu Dong was blatantly lying.

If he had those two formulas, he certainly wouldn’t tell anyone!

“Haha, you really have a spirit of dedication, admirable indeed.

Unfortunately, I don’t possess your noble integrity, and I have no plans to publicize the formulas for the Prolo Pill and the Water Wood Pill,” Jing Yan shook his head indifferently.

“You…” Xu Dong grimaced, feeling played.

“Enough!

Jing Yan’s pill formulas are his personal property, and our Alchemist Association has no reason to demand them from him,” Li Xingjiu interjected, not wanting to witness Xu Dong making a fool of himself any longer.

“Jing Yan, I wonder if you would be willing to trade those two pill formulas with me.

If you tell me the formulas, I am willing to offer you resources beyond your imagination in exchange.

Furthermore, I can introduce you to Pill Country,” Alchemist Ji Yue couldn’t help but speak up.

He was drooling over the formulas for the Prolo Pill and the Water Wood Pill.

He considered secretly abducting Jing Yan and then coercing him to hand over the formulas.

However, now that Jing Yan had healed the injuries in his Complete Heaven Martial Arts Meridians, the Prince Manor would surely protect him.

His hopes of abducting Jing Yan were nearly non-existent.

If he took action, he might not even be able to leave Lanqu County City!

If Jing Yan was willing to trade the formulas, it could be a decent choice.

“Sorry, not interested!” Jing Yan shook his head.

Resources?

He wasn’t lacking at all!

As for going to Pill Country, what for?

With his Qiankun Pill Path, did he need further education in Pill Country?

Moreover, alchemy was only supplementary for him; his primary focus remained on Martial Arts.

Rejected outright, Ji Yue’s expression grew ugly.

Damn it, you’re refusing, but could you not do it so bluntly?

Ji Yue genuinely felt that coming to Lanqu County City this time was a significant mistake.

“Alchemist Ji Yue, please leave with the others for now,” Mr.

Zhou Tian suddenly spoke, ushering them out, “I have some matters to discuss with young friend Jing Yan.”

“Mr.

Zhou Tian, then I shall take my leave!” Ji Yue said a bit stiffly.

He then turned and walked out.

The other alchemists also excused themselves and left.

In a blink of an eye, only Jing Yan, Zhou Shangyun, Bai Xue, and Zhou Tian remained in the room.

“Shang Yun, you and Xue’er should leave as well,” Zhou Tian then spoke to Zhou Shangyun.

Zhou Shangyun glanced at his father, Zhou Tian, and without further questions, he and Bai Xue left the room.

Jing Yan looked suspiciously at Zhou Tian, his heart pounding.

Mr.

Zhou Tian surely didn’t harbor intentions towards the Prolo Pill and Water Wood Pill formulas, did he?

The value of these two formulas was indeed enough to tempt a powerhouse like Zhou Tian.

What if Zhou Tian really demanded the formulas from him?

Agree?

That would be a significant loss!

Disagree, and what if Zhou Tian forcefully took action?

“Young friend Jing Yan, there’s no need to be nervous.

I’m not interested in your pill formulas,” Zhou Tian assured, interpreting Jing Yan’s expression.

Relieved, Jing Yan’s face flushed slightly, his thoughts exposed.

“Hehe, I only asked you to stay to inquire how you knew about the problems with my Martial Arts Meridians—was it because you studied a certain Body Refinement Secret Method?” Zhou Tian asked with a smile.

“Not hiding anything from Mr.

Zhou Tian, my ability to diagnose your condition is due to a powerful Alchemy Technique I studied,” Jing Yan answered cautiously.

The existence of the Qiankun Space absolutely could not be revealed to anyone.

If it were known, Jing Yan would absolutely face certain death.

As his strength improved, Jing Yan increasingly recognized the value of the Qiankun Ring.

“Do you know which Secret Method I’m practicing?” Zhou Tian nodded and continued to inquire.

Jing Yan had studied some profound Alchemy Techniques, something Zhou Tian had guessed since otherwise, how could Jing Yan become a Third-level Alchemist at such a young age?

Moreover, Jing Yan could refine the Prolo Pill, which had been lost for thousands of years, further proving he possessed Alchemy Techniques unavailable to other alchemists.

“This…

This must be the Nine Yang Linked Heaven Secret Method!” Jing Yan’s brow twitched as he spoke.

“You even know about Nine Yang Linked Heaven!” Zhou Tian’s eyes shifted, he held his breath and said, “You’re right, I indeed practiced Nine Yang Linked Heaven, which caused an anomaly in the Primordial Energy in my Martial Arts Meridians, leading to issues with them.

Nine Yang Linked Heaven is a top-of-the-line Body Refining Secret Method, truly a priceless treasure.

It was also by a stroke of luck that I acquired this Body Refining Secret Method from an ancient relic.

Besides you, no one else knows about this.”

Zhou Tian’s words made Jing Yan tense up again.

Jing Yan, through the Qiankun Pill Path, knew that Zhou Tian practiced the Nine Yang Heaven Body Refining Secret Method, but he did not know the true value of Nine Yang Linked Heaven.

Now, from Zhou Tian’s words, it seemed that Nine Yang Linked Heaven was indeed a rare Body Refining Secret Method that could shake the whole continent.

No wonder, even Zhou Shangyun and Bai Xue were driven out.

Zhou Tian didn’t even want his son and granddaughter to know of the Nine Yang Linked Heaven Secret Method.

“You’ve given me a great help!”

“With your achievements in the Alchemy Dao, perhaps ordinary resources are of little need to you.

Therefore, I’ll give this to you!” Zhou Tian said, taking out a stele from the Sumeru Ring.

“Inside this Secret Method Stele, there is also Dao Power, absorbing it will allow you to master the cultivation method of Nine Yang Linked Heaven.” Zhou Tian used Primordial Energy to lift the Nine Yang Connected Heaven Stone Tablet and bring it before Jing Yan.

“This…” Jing Yan’s heart stirred, a rush of joy surged, but his face showed hesitation.

“Take it!” Zhou Tian smiled, “However, this secret method is extremely domineering, and very difficult to cultivate, requiring massive resources.

These are issues you need to master yourself.

Also, don’t casually use this secret method; if a powerful being sees you using it, they might recognize it, and you might run into trouble then.

If you do succeed in cultivating it, you can use this secret method as a means of preserving your life.”

Since Zhou Tian had brought out the Nine Yang Connected Heaven Stele, it meant he had thought it through, and was not merely being courteous with Jing Yan.

The help Jing Yan provided was tantamount to giving him a second life; giving away Nine Yang Connected Heaven was only proper.

Although Nine Yang Linked Heaven was precious, it couldn’t compare to his own life.

“Thank you, Mr.

Zhou Tian!” Jing Yan accepted the Nine Yang Linked Heaven.

Due to cultivating the Sky Vaulting First Divine Skill, Jing Yan’s body strength was already much more resilient than that of an ordinary Martial Artist.

If he could additionally cultivate the Nine Yang Heaven Body Refining Secret Method, this indeed would be of great help to him.

As for the massive resources required to cultivate this secret method, that was not a big deal for Jing Yan.

Sending out five Prolo Pills and five Water Wood Pills, not only did he earn Zhou Tian’s favor, but he also gained the Nine Yang Linked Heaven Secret Method.

This transaction was well worth it.

After accepting Nine Yang Linked Heaven, Jing Yan spoke briefly with Zhou Tian and then took his leave.

Jing Yan walked out of the low building and saw Prince Zhou Shangyun standing outside.

“Young friend Jing Yan!” Zhou Shangyun smiled warmly.

In fact, when Zhou Shangyun first met Jing Yan, he did not place much emphasis on him.

Even though he knew Jing Yan was the Martial Artist who had seized the Golden Order, there wasn’t much disturbance in his heart.

Seizing the Golden Order through the Sky Crossing Array was indeed not easy to accomplish.

Generally, within the area of Lanqu County City, it might take at least decades for such a Martial Artist to appear again.

However, obtaining the Golden Order didn’t guarantee the elevation to the Daoist Master Realm for future purposes.

In the area of Lanqu County City, over the past few centuries, there were more than a dozen Martial Artists who had obtained the Golden Order.

Yet among these individuals, only a small part eventually advanced to the Daoist Master Realm.

Therefore, although Zhou Shangyun had a fairly good impression of Jing Yan, it was not to the extent of placing significant importance on him.

Now, Zhou Shangyun’s perception of Jing Yan had drastically changed.

This young man indeed was extraordinarily capable; perhaps in the future, even the constraints of the Daoist Master Realm couldn’t hold him back.

Maybe another great figure known across the continent would emerge from the area of Lanqu.

Most importantly, Jing Yan’s elixirs had greatly assisted his father, Zhou Tian, in resolving the issues with his Martial Arts Meridians.

No matter what, this was a significant favor.

If he didn’t reciprocate, it would be unfathomable.

“Prince,” Jing Yan greeted with a bow.

“There’s no need to be so formal, you’re welcome to visit the Prince Manor anytime you like.

If you want to see Bai Xue, that’s also possible, though she might have to return to Duyang City soon, as she is the City Lord there,” Zhou Shangyun said with a beaming smile.

Hearing this, Jing Yan felt that there was something peculiar about it.

It seemed there was a hidden meaning in those words.

Jing Yan glanced at Zhou Shangyun, uncertain about how to respond.

Should he say he didn’t want to meet the City Lord Bai Xue?

“Jing Yan, if there’s anything you need help with or any resources you require, just let me know.

As long as it’s within my power, I will help you,” Zhou Shangyun paused and then added.

Jing Yan’s heart stirred slightly.

He had come to the Prince Manor for a reason, hadn’t he?

About the matter of choosing the City Lord for Donglin City!

He wondered, would Prince Zhou Shangyun agree to grant him this position?