Translator: Silavin
The emergence of the Compound Pill would definitely cause earth-shattering changes in the World of Alchemy.
“Currently there aren’t many types of Compound Pills, just five or six…” Qin Yichen naturally did not reveal everything. However, even though he only mentioned a tiny fraction, it made Qu Huazheng and several Tower Masters draw in sharp breaths of surprise.
There were already five or six types!
They could not even begin to imagine how Qin Yichen had managed to accomplish this.
“Actually, Compound Pills aren’t as good as you all imagine them to be. If we’re talking about individual medicinal properties, they’re still inferior to traditional Pills.” Qin Yichen also explained some drawbacks of Compound Pills.
When it came to single medicinal effects, Compound Pills were certainly somewhat less effective compared to normal traditional Pills.
However, despite these drawbacks, the existence of Compound Pills still made Qu Huazheng and the others’ eyes burn with excitement.
[Not arrogant or impatient. He has developed the Compound Pill yet still maintains such composure – this youth is truly remarkable…] Looking at Qin Yichen, Qu Huazheng found himself liking him more and more. Finally, he could not help but cough as he asked, “Qin Yichen, would you be willing to become my Personal Disciple and study the Dao of Alchemy under me?”
“Peak Master!?”
As soon as Qu Huazheng’s words fell, all five Tower Masters exclaimed in shock.
Qu Huazheng had never taken a Personal Disciple in his life, only having a few prodigiously talented individuals as his Registered Disciples. From what he said, he was clearly intent on taking Qin Yichen in as his Personal Disciple.
Zuo Xuezhen could not help speaking up out of dissatisfaction. After all, they had finally produced such a prodigious genius youth from their Northern Region Alchemy Tower. He had not even had the chance to discuss Alchemy matters with Qin Yichen. If he was poached by Qu Huazheng with just these few brief words, would that not be a cause for endless regrets?
The other Tower Masters fell silent from shock. Becoming the Peak Master’s Personal Disciple meant that Qin Yichen’s future inheritance of the Thousand Mist Empire Alchemy Peak would be set in stone!
Qu Huazheng’s gaze swept over the East, West, Central, South and North Tower Masters, who all sheepishly fell silent. As for Zuo Xuezhen, since Qu Huazheng was trying to poach his Apprentice, he felt indignant.
“Haaa… Qin Yichen, seeing how at the Northern Region Alchemy Tower, you don’t even have a decent Pill Furnace, just become my Personal Disciple. Once you come under me, you can choose any Pill Furnace from the Alchemy Peak.” Qu Huazheng declared righteously, making Zuo Xuezhen’s face redden.
“Sorry, Peak Master, I already have a Master…” Just when all the Tower Masters thought the matter was settled, Qin Yichen’s words made them perk up.
“Did… did I hear him wrong? He refused!?”
The expressions on all the Tower Masters’ faces were extraordinarily rich. They had never imagined someone would refuse the Peak Master’s invitation to become his Personal Disciple. Furthermore, this person was just a new Apprentice of the Northern Region Alchemy Tower.
“Oh? You already have a Master?” A trace of disappointment flashed through Qu Huazheng’s eyes. To everyone’s surprise, he showed no signs of anger, but instead asked. “To be able to teach such a brilliant disciple, I wonder who your Master is?”
“Master is someone who likes wandering around, and just happened to pass through the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty by chance. Seeing that I was agreeable, he gave me some guidance. To be honest, Peak Master probably doesn’t know him.” Qin Yichen quickly brought up the convenient Master he had fabricated several times before.
“Hehe, when I was young I also ventured outside the Thousand Mist Empire for training, and I’ve heard of some Masters from beyond the Empire…” Qu Huazheng was about to continue asking, but was interrupted by Qin Yichen.
“Peak Master, to be honest with you, my Master thought I was too stupid, and specifically instructed me not to reveal his name when he left…” Qin Yichen said this without batting an eye.
However, these words struck the others like thunder.
To call someone who broke multiple records and won three championships at the Alchemy World Summit stupid? What level must this Alchemy Master be?
Thinking of this, even Qu Huazheng’s eyes filled with admiration.
If Qin Yichen’s talent was considered stupid, then what about others? No, what about themselves?!
Everyone inwardly bitterly smiled.
“Since that’s the case, I won’t force you.” Finally, Qu Huazheng took a deep breath and spoke slowly. Just as the Tower Masters were breathing sighs of relief, Qu Huazheng’s next words made them draw in sharp breaths again.
“However, if not as my Personal Disciple, how about serving as a Guest Officer at the Alchemy Peak?”
As soon as Qu Huazheng said this, the five Tower Masters’ gazes all turned to Qin Yichen. The title of Alchemy Peak Guest Officer was no small matter – a Guest Officer’s status was second only to the Peak Master himself, even surpassing the many Elders and Deacons of the Alchemy Peak!
The five Tower Masters all knew the status held by the Alchemy Peak’s upper echelons. They were the spiritual leaders that countless Alchemy Masters in the Thousand Mist Empire looked up to!
Under the envious gazes of the Tower Masters, Qin Yichen nodded slightly. Being a nominal Guest Officer would not cause him much trouble, and would actually make many things more convenient for him in the future. Moreover, with this title, when he returned to the Northern Region, the An Family would not dare to make a move against him.
The Alchemy Peak was different from the Northern Region Alchemy Tower. The Northern Region Alchemy Tower could at most suppress and make the An Family fall from their position as one of the Eight Millennial Families, but the Alchemy Peak could directly destroy the An Family!
In fact, destroying the An Family was not a troublesome matter for the Alchemy Peak. Just one word from them would have many powerful experts willing to carry it out.
“Well then, as the champion, this is your reward.” Qu Huazheng waved his hand and a jade box appeared in his palm, which he sent flying toward Qin Yichen.
Hearing this, a trace of joy finally crossed Qin Yichen’s face. One of the reasons he had come to participate in this summit and had not concealed his brilliance was for this item.
The Everchanging Glass Fruit! The main material for refining the Transformation Pill.
Now, his Spiritual Energy was just one step away from reaching the Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm. If he used the Transformation Pill, breaking through to the Partially Accomplished Spirit Realm would definitely be smooth and effortless.
Immediately, Qin Yichen grabbed the jade box with one hand, and a refreshing wave that made one’s Soul strengthen faintly seeped out from within.
[As expected of the Everchanging Glass Fruit, a true treasure.] Sensing this strange feeling, Qin Yichen secretly praised it. Under everyone’s gaze, he directly put the jade box away and gave Qu Huazheng a respectful bow.
Qu Huazheng had originally wanted to let Qin Yichen choose a Pill Furnace for himself, but the latter still insisted on using his own seemingly extremely shabby Pill Furnace.
Finally, Qin Yichen and Zhao Ritian returned to the Northern Region with Zuo Xuezhen.
After several twists and turns, they had still won this Alchemy World Summit. This made Zuo Xuezhen feel extremely pleased. After all, their Northern Region Alchemy Tower had finally earned some respect. Now, who would dare look down on the Northern Region?