The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Benefits Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Benefits Upon hearing what Liu Wen said, Xu Dong’s face twitched again.

He actually forgot that Gao Zhao Hai had been suspended.

Since he was suspended, the task of organizing the auction items naturally did not fall to Gao Zhao Hai anymore.

Xu Dong was just too agitated, which caused him to momentarily forget this matter.

Now, being reminded in front of so many alchemists, he suddenly felt an urge to vomit blood.

Xu Dong was indeed a very calculating person, especially in front of others, always meticulous, even to the extent that his emotions did not show on his face.

However, today, he had messed up.

Without needing to think too hard, he knew that after today’s incident, his credibility would definitely be greatly impacted.

The alchemists of the Alchemist Association would surely talk behind his back and laugh at him.

There was no changing that now!

“Jiao Ming, please go and call over Manager Wang Bo,” Liu Wen, smiling, instructed Jiao Ming again.

Wang Bo was also one of the personnel responsible for arranging the auction items.

“Yes!” Jiao Ming quickly answered and then hurriedly turned and left.

“Liu Wen, this Jing Yan came looking for you, claiming to know you.

You don’t deny it, do you?” Xu Dong, furious, his voice somewhat hoarse.

“Why would I deny it?” Liu Wen looked at Xu Dong, “Jing Yan is my friend.”

Back in Donglin City, Jing Yan already knew that Liu Wen was a down-to-earth person.

However, hearing Liu Wen call him a friend still touched Jing Yan’s heart.

“This is your own admission!”

“Hmph.

After the auction is over, you’d better make sure he participates in the Alchemist Association’s review.

If this kid doesn’t show up then, hmph…” Xu Dong said, leaving the rest unspoken.

But his intention was clear to everyone present.

If Jing Yan didn’t show up later, then it would be Vice President Liu Wen’s responsibility.

Xu Dong wanted to force Liu Wen to vouch for Jing Yan.

Today, here, Jing Yan declared himself an alchemist and intended to join the Alchemist Association, so if Jing Yan disappeared or didn’t show up later, it would mean that he had fooled everyone at the Alchemist Association present.

“Alchemist Xu Dong, rest assured, since I have said so, I will do it.

I will definitely come,” Jing Yan took over the conversation.

“Boy, then I want to see just how capable you really are!

If you dare fool me, don’t blame me for being ruthless!

Even Vice President Liu Wen can’t protect you!” Xu Dong, with a sinister look at Jing Yan, his intent murderous.

“Hmph!” With those words, Xu Dong scoffed, swept his sleeve, and turned to leave.

Staying any longer was meaningless.

Today, his face had been nearly swollen from the blows!

Naturally, he also resented Jing Yan.

Given the chance, he would definitely seek to kill Jing Yan to vent his anger!

Moments later, Wang Bo arrived.

“Vice President Liu Wen, you were looking for me?” Upon arrival, upon seeing Liu Wen, Wang Bo immediately paid his respects.

“Eh?

Jing Yan, what are you doing here?” Wang Bo was surprised when he saw Jing Yan, and then, a glint of interest appeared in his eyes.

To this day, Wang Bo still could not forget about the Heavenly Eye Pill, and he really wanted to ask Jing Yan about it, but had not yet found a good opportunity.

Now that he saw Jing Yan, that desire flared up again.

“Greetings, Pill Master Wang Bo!” Jing Yan smiled at Wang Bo.

“Manager Wang Bo, you know Jing Yan?” Liu Wen was equally surprised.

Previously, seeing that Jing Yan had conflicts with Gao Zhao Hai, Liu Wen thought it was because of Cang Yu, a disciple of Gao Zhao Hai in Donglin City, that Gao Zhao Hai harbored hostility towards Jing Yan.

And now, Wang Bo also knew Jing Yan.

Jing Yan hadn’t been in Lanqu County City for very long, so how did he know Wang Bo?

“Yes, I met Jing Yan at the Manager’s Mansion, he is indeed an exceptional alchemist,” Wang Bo spoke directly to Liu Wen.

Liu Wen, his eyes brightening slightly.

“Elder Jing Qingzhu, you just stay here and discuss the elixir auction with Manager Wang Bo.

Jing Yan, come with me for a moment,” said Liu Wen, pausing.

“Yes!”

“Alright!” Both Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu replied.

Liu Wen led Jing Yan into a room.

“Jing Yan, are you really a Pill Master?” After entering the room, with only him and Jing Yan present, Liu Wen’s tone became much more relaxed, and he couldn’t wait to ask.

In front of Xu Dong just now, Liu Wen had felt quite pleased, but the thought of Jing Yan potentially failing the examination was deeply troubling.

If that happened, Xu Dong would definitely take full advantage of the situation to create trouble.

“I am a Pill Master, yes, I am a Second-level Alchemist and also the Little Pill King,” Jing Yan said with a smile, his eyes half-narrowed.

“You rascal, when did you become a Pill Master?” Liu Wen exclaimed in astonishment.

“Alchemist Liu Wen, actually by the time you were in Donglin City, I had already become a Second-level Alchemist,” Jing Yan replied, looking at Liu Wen.

“You…you didn’t tell me back then?” Liu Wen glared, feigning annoyance.

“You never asked me!” Jing Yan shook his head repeatedly.

“I’m not one to show off.

I prefer to keep a low profile.”

“Hmph, you sly boy!

You seemed sure of yourself, but I was really sweating for you just now!

You don’t understand the current situation within the Alchemist Association.

My relationship with Xu Dong is now like fire and water, neither of us wants the other to get a hold of anything to use against us!” Liu Wen waved his hand dismissively.

“Now that you are indeed a Pill Master, there should be no problem.

Joining the Alchemist Association would also be beneficial for you,” Liu Wen continued with a smile.

I was truly worried just now.

What if Jing Yan had run off?

What would I do then?

Wouldn’t Xu Dong seize this chance to severely undermine me?

At that moment, Liu Wen did breathe a sigh of relief.

“Beneficial?” Jing Yan said nonchalantly, “Alchemist Liu Wen, actually, before this, I really had no intention of joining the Alchemist Association.”

“Kid, since you are identified as a Pill Master, surely you aspire to achieve higher levels in the Alchemy Dao?” Liu Wen said, shaking his head.

“Of course,” Jing Yan nodded, then frowned and added, “However, even if I join the Alchemist Association, I doubt any of the Pill Masters here, even those of higher rank, could offer me any guidance.”

Jing Yan appeared very confident as he said this.

Of course, he had his reasons for saying so.

Even the most capable Pill Master in the Lanqu County City Alchemist Association could not surpass the Qiankun Pill Path.

With the Qiankun Pill Path, Jing Yan didn’t need guidance from any other Pill Master.

At the very least, in this Commandery’s Alchemist Association, probably no one could offer Jing Yan any guidance.

Hearing this, Liu Wen was not angry but still smiled.

“I know you have a master behind you, lad.

We Pill Masters definitely can’t compare to the person backing you,” Liu Wen said nonchalantly.

Back when they were in Donglin City, Liu Wen had suspected that there was a master behind Jing Yan.

Now, knowing that Jing Yan was not only a Second-level Alchemist but also the Little Pill King, he was certain of it.

If Jing Yan didn’t have a master behind him, it would have been impossible for him to become a Pill Master.

And to have trained a Second-level Alchemist in his teens, this person must indeed be extraordinary.

Liu Wen himself admitted that even if he gave it his all, he wouldn’t be able to train a Second-level Alchemist under the age of twenty.

Not just him, even the current president of the Alchemist Association, Li Xingjiu, couldn’t achieve this.

Thus, Jing Yan must have an elusive master behind him.

“Heh heh,” Jing Yan chuckled a few times, neither confirming nor denying.

Speaking of a master, Jing Yan indeed had one behind him, and that was Senior Tianshui.

Tianshui was the continent’s strongest person thousands of years ago; to say Tianshui was a master was in no way an exaggeration.

However, this information was not something that could be revealed at present.

“But Jing Yan, after you join the Alchemist Association, you could access some Spirit Grass through the internal channels of the association, which are not available on the market!

Refining elixirs definitely requires a lot of Spirit Grass, and many varieties are not available outside, but there are ways to obtain them within the Association,” Liu Wen then said.

“Oh?” Jing Yan hadn’t thought of this point, and upon hearing what Liu Wen said, he suddenly understood.

“Moreover, the Alchemist Association is a relatively loose organization, although there are some tasks assigned from time to time.

However, once you become a manager, there will be no more mandatory tasks.

There are more benefits to joining the Alchemist Association than just these; once you’re in, you’re one of us, and if you encounter any problems, the Alchemist Association can also help you resolve them,” Liu Wen continued.

Jing Yan’s eyes grew even brighter.

“Alchemist Liu Wen, what are the requirements to become a manager?” Jing Yan asked with interest.

“Generally speaking, one needs to be a Fourth-level Alchemist to serve as a manager.

Of course, if one can refine a Third-level Second-grade Elixir, a promotion to manager can also be arranged exceptionally,” Liu Wen explained.

“With your talent, plus the guidance from your master, becoming a Third-level Alchemist shouldn’t be too difficult for you.

When the time comes, I can help you maneuver it.”

“Thank you, Alchemist Liu Wen,” Jing Yan’s mind buzzed with excitement.

While he had not yet attempted to refine a Third-level Elixir, he had already gained a lot of insights.

Just as Liu Wen had said, it wouldn’t take much time for him, Jing Yan, to become a Third-level Alchemist.

Jing Yan knew that it would probably take much less time than Liu Wen imagined.

However, there was no need to mention this now.

Jing Yan actually thought about directly refining a Third-level Second-grade Elixir during the Alchemist Association’s review, leaving Vice President Xu Dong utterly speechless.

After chatting casually with Liu Wen for a while, Jing Yan stood up to take his leave.

Elder Qingzhu was waiting outside the Alchemist Association.

“Jing Yan, your elixirs have been successfully entrusted to the Alchemist Association for auction.

The Green Jade Auction starts tomorrow, will you be attending?” Elder Qingzhu asked Jing Yan.

The events of today still felt like a dream to Elder Qingzhu.

Today, she had seen many important figures.

These were people she usually had no chance to meet.

“I won’t attend the auction; I need to prepare for the examination at the Three Major Academies.

It should be starting soon, probably in the near future,” Jing Yan shook his head and said.