The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 587: Chapter 587 Concluded

Hu Donghe planned to purchase some of the Qiankun Pill Path classics given to him by Jing Yan for ten billion Spirit Stones.

”City Lord, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?” Jing Yan opened his eyes and looked at Hu Donghe.

”Is it too little? I can add more!” Hu Donghe laughed.

”No, City Lord, I gave you the items, but I didn’t intend to sell them.” From the beginning, Jing Yan had never planned to exchange the Qiankun Pill Path classics for Spirit Stones from Hu Donghe.

If he had such an intention, he would not have directly handed over the stele containing the Qiankun Pill Path classics to Hu Donghe; he would have at least discussed terms first before handing it over.

”Alchemist Jing Yan, I cannot simply take your items for free, let’s settle it this way! However, if you want to acquire the Jade Building, ten billion Spirit Stones won’t be enough.” Hu Donghe waved his hand, as his status did not allow him to take advantage of Jing Yan.

Therefore, to repay Jing Yan’s favor, he supported Jing Yan’s acquisition of the Jade Building and wanted to give Jing Yan ten billion Spirit Stones to purchase some of the Qiankun Pill Path classics.

Yang Xiao, who stood by, was confused. He wasn’t present when Jing Yan gave some of the Qiankun Pill Path to Hu Donghe. Now, he began to understand why the City Lord had so strongly supported Jing Yan against the Jade Building; it seemed that Jing Yan had given the City Lord something.

”Ten billion Spirit Stones is indeed far from enough. I have a little over one billion to less than two billion Spirit Stones in cash on me, which is still far from enough,” said Jing Yan, nodding.

Immediately, his eyes flashed.

”City Lord, the item I just gave you, if you grasp it fully, there is a chance to advance further in the path of alchemy, but this possibility is not one hundred percent,” Jing Yan spoke again.

”Correct! But I am already very satisfied. I have searched for over two hundred years without finding the way. Now, I have hope,” Hu Donghe said, somewhat moved.

”I have another Pill Formula!”

”If the City Lord can refine this type of Elixir, perhaps the hope for advancement will be greater,” Jing Yan said with a light laugh.

”Oh?” Upon hearing Jing Yan’s words, a sharp light flashed again in Hu Donghe’s eyes.

Jing Yan did not waste any more words and directly took out paper and pen from the Sumeru Ring and started writing quickly.

Before meeting Hu Donghe, Jing Yan was somewhat hesitant. At the Alchemy Ceremony, Jing Yan had contact with Hu Donghe and felt that Hu, the Pill Spirit City’s City Lord, should be upright and honest. But the contact time was short, and Jing Yan could not fully trust Hu Donghe.

Thus, initially, Jing Yan could not decide whether to give Hu Donghe this very important Pill Formula.

Giving Hu Donghe some information related to the Qiankun Pill Path truly helped, but whether Hu Donghe could use this help to further advance in the path of alchemy was hard to say. Honestly, this hope was not very large.

But if he added this Pill Formula, as long as Hu Donghe could refine this type of Elixir, then the possibility of advancing further in the path of alchemy would be very high, at least an eighty percent chance.

Jing Yan was almost certain that Hu Donghe was indeed a straightforward person; otherwise, after obtaining some information on the Qiankun Pill Path, Hu Donghe would not have supported him against the Jade Building nor offered him ten billion Spirit Stones.

Because of this, it made Jing Yan decide to give Hu Donghe another push, offering him a greater chance to advance further in the path of alchemy.

After finishing writing, Jing Yan delivered the document to Hu Donghe.

”This is...” Hu Donghe’s eyes swept over and immediately recognized that what Jing Yan was giving him was indeed a Pill Formula. However, what type of Elixir the formula would produce, he was unaware.

Even he could not decipher the type of Elixir from Jing Yan’s Pill Formula.

”City Lord, this is a ninth-level Elixir formula. This Elixir doesn’t have a specific name because it doesn’t have any concrete effect. However, if a Pill Master can refine this type of Elixir, it would greatly enhance their ability in the path of alchemy,” Jing Yan spoke directly.

Now, Jing Yan, having unlocked the entry, advanced, and high-level Chapters of the Qiankun Pill Path, had reached a relatively profound understanding and grasp of the Qiankun Pill Path. He had many methods that could help some talented Pill Masters refine Elixirs of perfect quality. What he was telling Hu Donghe was one such method.

It could even be said that if Jing Yan was willing, even some Pill Masters who had not yet reached the high level could likely refine Elixirs of perfect quality. He himself had refined a Divine Dao Pill of perfect quality when he was an Intermediate Alchemist.

”Is that true?” Hu Donghe was once again shocked, his beard bristling.

Yang Xiao, although somewhat puzzled, hazily guessed the general idea and similarly stared at Jing Yan in astonishment.

Just how strong was Jing Yan’s ability in the path of alchemy?

Who exactly was the person who had trained such a remarkable talent as Jing Yan?

”I certainly wouldn’t dare deceive you, City Lord,” Jing Yan smiled.

Actually, Hu Donghe clearly did not doubt Jing Yan’s words. The part of the Qiankun Pill Path that Jing Yan had shown was enough proof of Jing Yan’s honesty. His question was only a reaction, mainly because he was too shocked at the moment.

”Alchemist Jing Yan, thank you!” Hu Donghe emphasized, speaking solemnly.

”Let’s do this! I won’t give you the ten billion Spirit Stones. I’ll personally intervene in the acquisition of the Jade Building. Ten billion Spirit Stones should be about right,” Hu Donghe said, waving his hand.

”Ten billion Spirit Stones about right?” Jing Yan frowned.

”Yes, no big problem!” Hu Donghe nodded, ”That Leng Feng has committed many crimes, and his share in the Jade Building does not need to be bought with Spirit Stones. Mao Wei’s fifteen percent share in the Jade Building also doesn’t require Spirit Stones. Humph, Mao Wei, as the head of the guards of Pill Spirit City, has done many things in secret that harm the interests of Pill Country. He thinks I don’t know, but I know it all.”

Jing Yan was momentarily stunned.

It seemed that Hu Donghe had been planning to deal with Mao Wei for a while. However, for Hu Donghe, dealing with Mao Wei was a simple matter whether done sooner or later.

”It’s only the share belonging to the Building Owner Cheng Yu that’s a bit troublesome. However, the problem isn’t too big; she will be willing to transfer it,” Hu Donghe paused before continuing.

”Alchemist Jing Yan, you stay inside the City Lord Mansion for the next two days and wait for the news,” Hu Donghe finally said.

”Thank you, City Lord,” Jing Yan was also slightly excited.

If he could acquire the Jade Building, he would rename it the Splendid Pill Tower immediately. With the business network of the Jade Building, the development of the Splendid Pill Tower would avoid many troubles.

Having Uncle Chenxing come to Pill Country to oversee the headquarters of the Jade Building would be most appropriate.

In the following two days, Jing Yan stayed in the City Lord Mansion, waiting for news about the Jade Building.