Lionel Yeager walked over and said, "Bardon, no matter what, these four people are still heads of their sects. It would be a pity to kill them just like that."
So, in his opinion, although these sects were not as strong as the top sects like Ten Thousands of Swords Gate, they were still part of the Ancient Martial Arts.
If he could unite multiple ancient martial arts sects into one, it would become a force not to be underestimated.
Whether they help him collect medicinal materials or assist with other matters, it would be very convenient.
If he wanted to become the Number One Person of East Nation, he must have numerous followers.
Then, Yeager waved his hand in the air, creating a gust of wind to lift Bill West and the other three. "I can see that you four aren’t evil. I will spare your lives.
Since you all are willing to follow me, we are brothers from now on.
Of course, if you dare to betray me, you know the consequences."
Bill West bowed and said, "Sir, it’s an honor for us to call you our brother. How could we betray you!"
Christopher Winslet raised his hand and said, "Sir, if I betray you, may I be struck by five thunders!"
Peter Lee and Donald McKenna both raised their hands and swore.
Yeager nodded and said, "My name is Lionel Yeager. Don’t call me sir; just call me Mr. Yeager."
Bill West and the other three nodded in agreement.
"Mr. Yeager, please take a look. Is this the ’Snow Jade Ginseng’ you are looking for?"
At this moment, Lucy Tanner ran over and handed a wooden box to Lionel Yeager.
Yeager took the box and opened it, excitement flashing in his eyes.
Inside the box was a snow-white ginseng, as white as mutton fat jade.
Although it was only the size of an adult’s palm, it was full of Spiritual Energy.
This Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was truly worthy of being considered one of East Nation’s Divine Mountains, as it could produce such medicinal materials.
"This is exactly the ’Snow Jade Ginseng’ I need!"
Lionel Yeager replied, expressing his gratitude, "Head Chaplin, thank you very much!"
Ivy Chaplin smiled and said, "Mr. Yeager, it’s an honor for us to be able to help you!"
"Yes, yes, it’s our honor!"
Christopher Weil and Jeremy Lesser also responded with laughter, feeling proud.
Yeager nodded and then looked at Bill West and the four others, saying, "Although the ’Snow Jade Ginseng’ is a top-grade medicinal material, it wouldn’t be much help in your hands."
Bill West scratched his head and said, "Mr. Yeager, we also wanted to use the ’Snow Jade Ginseng’ to breakthrough in our cultivation."
Yeager said, "Even if you take the ’Snow Jade Ginseng’, it will only replenish some of your True Qi at most. Breaking through in cultivation is impossible.
Moreover, by doing so, you are undoubtedly wasting this valuable material.
How about this? I’ll give you something better, and I promise it will help you break through in cultivation."
Bill West quickly asked.
"Gathering Spirit Pill."
Yeager nonchalantly spat out the three words.
"What?! Gathering Spirit Pill?!"
"Mr. Yeager, you have Gathering Spirit Pills?!"
"My God, that’s an excellent elixir for aiding in cultivation! I’ve only heard of it before, but never actually seen it!"
"If we had Gathering Spirit Pills, why would we bother stealing the Snow Jade Ginseng?"
Bill West and the other three were all astonished, their eyes full of desire as they looked at Yeager.
Yeager smiled and said, "I previously refined Gathering Spirit Pills and gave them all away.
However, it doesn’t matter. I can refine more now.
Once they’re refined, I’ll give each of you one."
Bill West’s face twitched, "Are you an Alchemist?!"
It should be known that in the entire Ancient Martial Arts world, Alchemists were extremely rare.
Only a few top sects have Alchemists, and even then, they’re not many.
That’s why Alchemists hold a very high status in the Ancient Martial Arts world.
Lucy Tanner smiled and said, "Mr. Yeager is a very powerful Alchemist.
At first, Mr. Yeager gave each of us three a Gathering Spirit Pill."
After taking it, our cultivation levels each increased by one realm."
Zhao Longteng and Luo Qianchuan both nodded.
It was for this reason that they had risked their lives to help Lionel Yeager find medicinal materials.
With excitement in his heart, Bill West said, "We will have to trouble Mr. Yeager then!"
"We will have to trouble Mr. Yeager."
Christopher Winslet and the others also clasped their hands.
"No trouble, just a small matter."
Lionel Yeager waved his hand and then took out the Medicine King Cauldron and some medicinal materials needed to refine the Gathering Spirit Pill from his storage ring.
After thinking about it, Lionel Yeager planned to refine some more Qi Replenishing Pills and Enhancing Pills to keep on hand.
Seeing Lionel Yeager take out so many things from such a small ring,
Bill West exclaimed, "Mr. Yeager, could it be that the ring you’re wearing is the legendary storage ring?"
Lionel Yeager said, "You actually have a discerning eye."
Once Bill West and the others learned that Lionel Yeager was indeed wearing the storage ring,
the gazes they cast at Lionel Yeager were even more respectful.
The young man before them possessed treasures that were said to belong only to Cultivators, which was enough to prove that he was not ordinary.
After taking out a large pile of medicinal materials, Lionel Yeager prepared to start refining the pills.
a deep and powerful voice came over.
"Who dares to make noise here and disturb my seclusion!"
The sound was full of energy, resonating throughout the valley.
"Quick, look over there!"
Lionel Yeager and the others hurriedly followed the sound.
They saw an old Taoist standing on a Snow Mountain not far away.
The old Taoist was dressed in a gray Taoist robe, with gray-white hair and beard, holding a whisk in his hand, and carrying a long sword on his back. He looked ethereal and had an air of an enlightened expert!
However, upon seeing this old Taoist, the expressions of Ivy Chaplin and others changed suddenly!
"This... Is this the ’Soaring Cloud Hermit’ Nicholas Lester?!"
"My God... It really is Mr. Lester!"
"Why is Mr. Lester here?!"
Ivy Chaplin and the others each cried out in surprise, their eyes filled with awe.
"Who is Nicholas Lester?"
Lionel Yeager asked curiously.
Ivy Chaplin replied, "Mr. Yeager, the ’Soaring Cloud Hermit’ Nicholas Lester ranks eighteenth on the East Nation’s Heaven Rankings as a Martial Arts expert with extraordinary strength!"
Lionel Yeager nodded knowingly, "So this guy is a Heaven Rankings Expert, but he doesn’t look that impressive."
In his view, while there should be many experts in the Heaven and Earth rankings, there were also many people who were mediocre.
Moreover, there were many hidden experts in the East Nation who didn’t participate in these two lists.
Hearing this, Bill West’s face turned pale and he hurriedly said, "Mr. Yeager, you must not say such things.
If Mr. Lester hears this, we’ll be finished."
"Yes, yes, we have to show more respect to Mr. Lester."
Christopher Winslet chimed in as well.
Ivy Chaplin and the others also nodded, fearing that Lionel Yeager would say the wrong thing and offend Nicholas Lester.
At this moment, Nicholas Lester leaped off the Snow Mountain and landed smoothly in front of Lionel Yeager and the others after drawing a high parabolic arc in the air.
"Lucy Tanner, Sect Master of Spread Moon Sect, pays her respects to Mr. Lester!"
"Christopher Weil, Sect Leader of Dragon God Sect pays his respects to Mr. Lester!"
"Jeremy Lesser, Sect Master of Primordial Chaos Sect, pays his respects to Mr. Lester!"
Ivy Chaplin and the others bowed in unison to Nicholas Lester, their demeanor both reverential and