Alchemy Master

Chapter 96, Frost Withered Grass

Translator: Silavin

To leave for an extended period, Qin Yichen had to arrange some things first.

The first thing he did was to ask the three Major Families to purchase… Frost Withered Grass.

“Frost Withered Grass?” Ye Hongyun, Lin Huarong, and Li Yuanfei all showed puzzled expressions.

“Yes, buy as much as you can find!” Qin Yichen replied with a smile.

In this era, no one knew the use of Frost Withered Grass yet.

“What’s the use of buying Frost Withered Grass?” Lin Huarong asked.

In his youth, he had frequently ventured into the Black Demon Mountain Range and various dangerous places. He had heard of Frost Withered Grass, but it seemed to have little use, only serving to neutralise medicinal properties. So, it was not worth much. Even if seen, no one would bother to collect it.

“Whether we can establish a foothold in the Royal City depends on how much Frost Withered Grass we can acquire.” This statement from Qin Yichen made them take it seriously.

Ten thousand years later, Frost Withered Grass would be in short supply, almost reaching the point where one grass was worth a thousand gold.

A thousand gold might be an exaggeration, but it indirectly showed the importance of Frost Withered Grass.

The reason was simple: due to its neutralising properties, Frost Withered Grass was an essential ingredient for Composite Pills ten thousand years later.

Composite Pills referred to… a single Pill with multiple uses.

For example, current Pills were very singular in use. Healing Pills could only heal, Yuan Recovery Pills could only recover Yuan Energy… But Composite Pills were different; they could combine one or two effects into a single Pill.

Pills with different effects could not be used simultaneously. After all, Pills with different medicinal effects would conflict with each other. If different Pills were taken into the body at the same time, not only would they not recover, but they might even worsen the condition.

This was where the importance of Composite Pills came into play.

To make a splash in the Royal City, they needed to make a shocking debut. Composite Pills was the best choice.

In fact, it was precisely because Composite Pills were so amazing that Frost Withered Grass gradually became extinct.

After walking out of the hall, Qin Yichen felt much more relaxed. He looked forward to the day when Composite Pills would appear in this world.

Next, Qin Yichen came to Zhou Xiaocang’s residence.

“You brat, how dare you use me as a pawn!?” Zhou Xiaocang was clearly displeased with him and scolded him when he entered. Offending the Du Family was something he was unwilling to do.

“Senior, you shouldn’t say that. In the Royal City, the Du Family is always oppressing the Zhou Family. I’m just helping you vent some anger.” Qin Yichen said with a smile.

*Hmph!* Zhou Xiaocang snorted, but did not deny it.

Although he was not in the Royal City, he had heard about what happened there from those mercenaries. He held no good feelings towards the Du Family.

Rather than saying he was used by Qin Yichen, it was more like he deliberately turned a blind eye and secretly slapped the Du Family.

“Senior, I have a Sword Technique with me. Please take a look.”

Qin Yichen did not further expose him and handed him a scroll.

“Sword Technique?” Zhou Xiaocang did not think much of it at first. After receiving it, he placed it on the table. The scroll unrolled a bit, and a diagram appeared in his vision, immediately attracting his attention. After a moment of surprise, he picked up the scroll again.

After he picked up the scroll, Qin Yichen sat down nearby, poured a cup of tea, and slowly started to drink.

Martial Arts Cultivation Techniques were irresistible to any strong cultivator. What was in front of Zhou Xiaocang was a High Grade Sword Technique. Although it seemed crude in Qin Yichen’s eyes, Zhou Xiaocang would treasure it like a priceless Artifact.

“I never knew there was such an exquisite Sword Technique in this world!” After reading it, even Zhou Xiaocang could not suppress the excitement and joy on his face.

Hearing this, the corner of Qin Yichen’s mouth twitched.

If Zhou Xiaocang knew that this was the Lowest Grade Sword Technique Qin Yichen had selected, who knows how he would feel?

Of course, it was not the case where Qin Yichen did not want to give him a better Sword Technique. Rather, the more profound the Martial Arts Cultivation Technique, the higher the requirement for the reader’s comprehension ability. For Zhou Xiaocang, that Sword Technique was undoubtedly the most suitable.

Just like Li Yuanba, the technique Qin Yichen gave him was one he created himself. Until now, Li Yuanba had only grasped its form. To truly comprehend it, who knows how long it would take?

Even if Qin Yichen gave Zhou Xiaocang the Highest Grade Sword Technique he knew of, he would not be able to comprehend it.

Zhou Xiaocang was excited for a long time before he calmed down. However, his hand holding the scroll never loosened. He seemed nervous, as if afraid Qin Yichen would take it back.

“Tell me, what are your conditions?” Looking at the young man with a relaxed smile in front of him, Zhou Xiaocang compromised once more. He had no choice; everything this boy brought out was irresistible to him!

“How about Senior go and destroy the Du Family?”

“Not a chance!”

Although Zhou Xiaocang refused with a cold expression, he showed no intention of returning the scroll to Qin Yichen.

[Sigh… like feeding a stray dog. It’s gone and won’t come back…] Qin Yichen sighed deliberately, then said, “How about Senior stays here for half a year?”

[Destroying the Du Family is unrealistic. But, if Zhou Xiaocang went with me to the Royal City, Spreading Cloud City would lose its security. To tie this old man down, I can only bring out this Sword Technique.]

Zhou Xiaocang thought for a moment, and finally nodded, “Deal!”

After saying this, he directly put the scroll into his bosom and closed his eyes to rest, showing a dismissive attitude.

Qin Yichen found it amusing, knowing he was afraid of him asking for it back. He cupped his hands in respect and walked out.

With the safety of Spreading Cloud City assured, Qin Yichen thought about what to do next.

Although with Zhou Xiaocang presiding over the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty, it was as stable as Mount Tai, Qin Yichen’s goal was not just this Dynasty.

He wanted to go to bigger places. However, that would undoubtedly require stronger people to preside over those new places.

[Li Yuanba!]

No one understood better than Qin Yichen how much potential this future Unstoppable Barbarian truly possessed.

So, after leaving Zhou Xiaocang’s residence, Qin Yichen went to find Li Yuanba.

“What, come to teach me another Hammer Technique?”

Li Yuanba casually gave him a punch as soon as they met.

Fortunately, he used his fist instead of his giant hammers. Otherwise, Qin Yichen would not have been able to take it.

After breaking through to the first level Peak Stage Martial Grandmaster Realm by consuming Thousand Year Old Spirit Milk, Li Yuanba’s full-force blow was something even a second level Peak Stage Martial Grandmaster would not be able to withstand, let alone a Martial Master like Qin Yichen.

“Do you know what it means to bite off more than you can chew?” Qin Yichen rubbed his slightly sore shoulder and rolled his eyes at him, “You can’t even use the first move well, what’s the use of giving you more moves?”

“Nonsense!” Li Yuanba widened his eyes and picked up his giant hammer, ready to argue with him.

“Sweeping Thousands of Armies, the key is in the momentum, not the force. Look at yourself. You are like a brute. After one move, you’re already dizzy from spinning. It might scare some kids, but in a real fight with experts, one opening and you’ll lose everything…” Qin Yichen pointed out the flaws in each of his moves, criticising them as almost worthless.

Of course, Li Yuanba’s ability to grasp the form in such a short span of time was already impressive, and he even had the beginnings of understanding the importance of the momentum in the move.

If it was someone else, they would not be able to perform as well.

But Li Yuanba understood the key points of the Overlord Hammer Technique from the very beginning.

“No wonder I felt something was off…” Li Yuanba muttered, scratching his head.