The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1253: Chapter 1253: A Shining Debut

Xiao Wangyue was inherently a stubborn person.

Upon hearing Qi Mei’s words, he felt an invisible resistance in the depths of his heart. If he were to go and ask Yan Jin now, wouldn’t that imply he had been wrong before?

He was the Great Sect Master of the Yunxia Sect, controlling a vast power within the Vast Smoke Divine Realm; how could he be wrong?

But now, if he didn’t consider other solutions, he would have to watch as the sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root died in front of his eyes. In three to five years at most, the Yunxia Sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root would completely perish.

Therefore, he was deeply struggling and torn inside.

”Even if that Yan Jin really has the skills, in this situation, would he be willing to come? Even if he comes, can he change anything?” Xiao Wangyue muttered quietly.

The Second Sect Master Qi Mei sensed that there was room for negotiation in Xiao Wangyue’s words.

She immediately said, ”Things have come to this point, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. No matter what, the situation can’t get any worse, right?”

In a few years, the Lan Wood Spiritual Root would become a dead branch. In the current situation, there was no time left to ponder. Either they try as much as they can, or they wait for the Lan Wood Spiritual Root to wither away and watch Yunxia Sect decline.

”Find that Yan Jin?”

”He’s just a self-promoting charlatan, what real skills does he have?”

This time, Xiao Wangyue hadn’t spoken yet, but Pill Master Zhenqing spoke first, in a disdainful tone, dismissing Jing Yan.

”Pill Master Zhenqing, I heard that you debated Alchemy with Yan Jin at the Piaomiao Pill Tower, and you lost to him,” Qi Mei said, looking at Zhen Qing.

At this moment, she certainly wouldn’t deliberately cater to Pill Master Zhenqing anymore. Her words no longer held previous respect.

”Hmph, I did lose,” Zhen Qing admitted directly. He couldn’t deny it; too many people witnessed it. But he changed his tone and continued, ”However, the reason I lost was entirely because that rascal used tricks. He somehow got extremely lucky and found a Void Breaking Pill in an Ancient Relic. He used the Void Breaking Pill to trap me!”

”Before that, who could have confirmed that there were still Void Breaking Pills in the God Realm?” Zhen Qing said angrily.

He believed he was framed by Jing Yan. If it had been a fair competition, how could he lose to an unknown young upstart?

Afterwards, he realized it, no wonder that Yan Jin brat initially didn’t want to compete in Alchemy with him, as this was all a premeditated sinister plan.

”Qi Mei Sect Master, please make a trip!” Xiao Wangyue said.

He asked Qi Mei to invite Alchemist Yan Jin. He himself, no matter what, could not swallow his pride.

”Okay, I’ll go,” Qi Mei nodded, without any other thoughts.

...

Piaomiao Pill Tower.

”Second Sect Master, you want to see Mr. Yan Jin?” Hao Yuntian looked at Second Sect Master Qi Mei in front of him.

”Yes, the matter is urgent. I need to ask Mr. Yan Jin to go to the sect. You know, Yun Tian, we previously neglected Mr. Yan Jin, and I’m afraid he’ll refuse my request. So, I want to ask you to help mediate,” Qi Mei spoke quickly.

She was afraid Jing Yan would refuse to go with her to Yunxia Sect, so she first approached Hao Yuntian. She knew Hao Yuntian had a good relationship with Alchemist Yan Jin, and if Hao Yuntian spoke on her behalf, her chances would improve greatly.

”Has Pill Master Zhenqing failed in treating the Lan Wood Spiritual Root?” Hao Yuntian furrowed his brows.

”Yes! That scoundrel Zhenqing...” mentioning Zhen Qing made Qi Mei angry, and she didn’t believe what Zhen Qing said.

If the Lan Wood Spiritual Root had indeed run out of its life span, why did Zhen Qing not mention it before the treatment?

”I understand,” Hao Yuntian nodded: ”But, Second Sect Master, to be honest, although I’m still on speaking terms with Mr. Yan Jin, I can’t influence his decisions. So, please be mentally prepared.”

”Don’t worry, Yun Tian. Even if Mr. Yan Jin rejects my request, I will not hold any grudges. After all, it was our Yunxia Sect who first slighted Mr. Yan Jin. I just hope Mr. Yan Jin can be magnanimous and forgive our rudeness,” Qi Mei Sect Master sighed, her beautiful eyes full of anxiety.

Hao Yuntian sighed inwardly too.

Honestly, he was quite dissatisfied with his sect regarding this matter. But what could he do? After all, he was once a disciple of Yunxia Sect and received many benefits from the sect. Especially Second Sect Master Qi Mei, who took great care of him. Now, he couldn’t refuse Qi Mei Sect Master’s request.

The two quickly arrived at Jing Yan’s room.

”Failed?” Jing Yan showed no special expression on his face, his tone calm: ”That Zhen Qing has decent skills in the Alchemy Dao. He actually failed; it seems the Lan Wood Spiritual Root of Yunxia Sect has a serious problem!”

”Yes! Please, Mr. Yan Jin, you must help. As for the reward...” Qi Mei’s face was full of guilt.

Back then, when Hao Yuntian brought Mr. Yan Jin to Yunxia Sect, he had offered to help inspect the problem with the Lan Wood Spiritual Root but was flatly refused by the Great Sect Master. Now, they had to approach him to ask for help.

In retrospect, Qi Mei found it all quite ironic.

”Let’s not talk about payment yet; let’s see what’s going on first,” Jing Yan said, standing up.

He didn’t intentionally refuse, waiting for Qi Mei Sect Master to increase the stakes, but agreed straightforwardly.

”Ah?” Qi Mei was slightly stunned to hear Jing Yan’s response.

She never expected things to go so smoothly. She had thought she would have to make a long speech. For this, she had specially prepared her speech along the way, ready to present it to Mr. Yan Jin when she saw him.

Yet, without saying much, Mr. Yan Jin agreed.

”Mr. Yan Jin, thank you so much. I really don’t know what to say,” Qi Mei said, overwhelmed with emotion.

”Sect Master Qi Mei, don’t rush to thank me. I haven’t even seen your sect’s Lan Wood Spiritual Root yet, and I don’t know the specific situation. So, I can’t guarantee anything will be possible to help you,” Jing Yan waved his hand.

This Sect Master Qi Mei was much more pleasant than that Xiao Wangyue.

”As long as Mr. Yan Jin is willing to help, regardless of success or failure, I will be immensely grateful,” Qi Mei eagerly replied.

The Lan Wood Spiritual Root of the sect had become like this; how could she still question whether Alchemist Yan Jin could help?

”Let’s go!” Jing Yan nodded.

This time, the four of them left the Piaomiao Pill Tower together. Along with Jing Yan, Qi Mei, and Hao Yuntian, Building Owner Gu Cuo also went with them.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the four arrived at the location of the Lan Wood Spiritual Root.

”He really came.”

”I thought he wouldn’t come; I wonder how many good words Sect Master Qi Mei had to say to him.”

”Let’s see what method he might have to revive this Lan Wood Spiritual Root,” the Pill Masters murmured as they saw Jing Yan.