Seeing Qin Feiyang remain silent, Shi Zheng anxiously asked, "What on earth is going on? Tell me already!"
"What news?" Qin Feiyang feigned ignorance.
"It’s about the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill. They’re saying outside that the Vermilion Glazed Pill you refined can allow breakthroughs across two minor realms. Is it true?" Shi Zheng watched him nervously.
"Is that so? Who’s spreading such nonsense?" Qin Feiyang frowned, appearing very angry.
"So it isn’t true?" Shi Zheng asked doubtfully.
Qin Feiyang pursed his lips into a smile and said, "Of course... it is!"
"That’s good." Shi Zheng heaved a sigh of relief.
If it were true, it would be absolutely incredible.
But then, his body trembled. He stared at Qin Feiyang in disbelief, asking, "What did you say? It *is* true?"
"Yes. Is that strange?" Qin Feiyang took out a jade box, opened the lid, and a thoroughly crimson pill was revealed.
Shi Zheng looked down, and when he saw the dazzling Elixir Pattern, he was filled with shock.
A top-grade Elixir Pattern! He had seen many pills, but this was his first time seeing a top-grade one.
BANG!
Just then, the door was slammed open, and a white-haired old man rushed in. It was Chief Li!
As soon as he entered the tea room, he asked anxiously, "Jian Haotian, is the news outside true—"
Before he could finish speaking, the rich fragrance of medicine assailed his nostrils.
He looked down, his old eyes gleaming, and immediately rushed to the tea table, staring intently at the pill inside the jade box.
This is the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill!
Excitedly, he reached out, on the verge of touching the pill.
Qin Feiyang quickly closed the lid, pressed his hand on the jade box, and said teasingly, "There’s a clear price: one touch, one hundred thousand Gold Coins. Show me the Gold Coins first."
"One hundred thousand just to touch it?" Shi Zheng’s face twitched.
This kid really knows how to make an outrageous demand.
Chief Li paused, a trace of disdain appearing on his old face. He stood up, straightened his clothes, and said scornfully, "Isn’t it just a top-grade pill? What’s the big deal."
Qin Feiyang said, "In that case, Elder Shi, please see our guest out."
Shi Zheng turned to Chief Li and said with a smile, "If you please!"
"Er!" Chief Li was stunned, then became furious. "Kid, don’t push it too far!"
"It’s the middle of the night. You barge in here, disturb my rest, and *you* say *I’m* going too far? Have you no shame?" Qin Feiyang scoffed.
"Rest?" Chief Li paused, then retorted angrily, "Drinking tea while resting?"
"I enjoy it. Is it any of your business? I’m done arguing with you. If you want to know the power of the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill, just sit down quietly. Once everyone arrives, the truth will naturally be revealed," Qin Feiyang said faintly.
Chief Li frowned and looked questioningly at Shi Zheng. Shi Zheng spread his hands and shrugged, indicating he didn’t know either.
Helpless, Chief Li could only sit on the chair, staring at the jade box on the tea table, his brow deeply furrowed.
Qin Feiyang smiled. "Elder Shi, please go out and tell everyone not to be anxious, to wait patiently."
"Alright." Shi Zheng nodded and left the room.
Qin Feiyang picked up the teapot and smiled. "Chief Li, this tea is quite good. Care for a cup?"
Chief Li responded expressionlessly, "I’m afraid if I drink too much, I won’t be able to sleep later."
"Even if you don’t drink, you still won’t be able to sleep later." Qin Feiyang smiled playfully, raised his teacup, and drank by himself.
Damn bastard!
Chief Li cursed inwardly.
For him, this was torture.
「After several hundred breaths.」
"Greetings, Lord Lin Han!"
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Respectful voices sounded from outside.
Lin Han!
Qin Feiyang’s arm paused slightly, a cold, sharp light glinting in the depths of his eyes.
Shi Zheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Should we let them in?"
"One represents the Lin family. The other represents the royal family. Of course, they should come in," Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile.
Shi Zheng walked over and opened the door.
「Shortly after.」
Lin Han and a young man in a gold-embroidered long robe entered the room one after the other.
Lin Han smiled. "Young friend, we meet again."
Qin Feiyang didn’t rise to greet them but nodded with a smile. "Indeed, Yan City is a small place. Family Head Lin, Your Highness the Crown Prince, please sit."
After the two sat down, they both glanced at Chief Li, frowning subtly.
The Crown Prince’s eyes flashed. He turned to Qin Feiyang and smiled. "I’ve long heard of your great name but never had the chance to visit. If you don’t mind, shall we have a few drinks later?"
"Your Highness, I apologize, but I rarely drink alcohol. Tea, however, I can manage." Qin Feiyang smiled, poured two cups of tea, and passed them over.
"Hehe, I didn’t expect Brother Jian to be a man of such refined tastes." The Crown Prince smiled faintly and accepted the teacup. He showed no hint of displeasure, but
what he was truly thinking was anyone’s guess.
Lin Han picked up his teacup, took a light sip, and placed it on the tea table before him. He asked doubtfully, "Young friend, the news outside..."
But before he could finish, Qin Feiyang smiled. "Family Head Lin, haste makes waste. Please be patient and wait a little longer."
"Very well, very well." Lin Han nodded with a smile, though a flicker of displeasure crossed his eyes.
Shi Zheng, standing to the side, watched silently, finding it all quite incredible.
One had to understand that Chief Li, Lin Han, and the Crown Prince each represented a major power, holding high positions and significant authority. Any decision they made could alter the landscape of Yan Province. Yet, at this moment, facing these prominent figures, this boy showed not the slightest nervousness. His expression remained unchanged, and he handled the situation with ease. Even he, Shi Zheng, couldn’t hope to match such composure. He simply couldn’t understand how a young man, not yet sixteen, could possess such steel.
「After a while.」
"Greetings, Elder Wan!"
"Greetings, Elder Ji!"
More respectful voices sounded from outside.
Elder Ji?
Qin Feiyang was momentarily stunned, his face full of confusion.
How come I’ve never heard of this person?
Shi Zheng hurried to welcome them. Soon, Shi Zheng led two people into the room: Elder Wan and the beautiful woman.
Seeing Chief Li, Lin Han, and the Crown Prince present, the beautiful woman’s delicate brows furrowed. She snorted coldly, "Quite the lively gathering indeed!"
The Crown Prince rose and cupped his hands. "This junior greets Elder Ji."
"Mm," the beautiful woman responded faintly.
So, her surname is Ji,
Qin Feiyang muttered to himself.
Elder Wan looked at Qin Feiyang and frowned. "Jian Haotian, what are you plotting?" He was clearly blaming Qin Feiyang for causing such a large commotion.
"Plotting?" Qin Feiyang put down his teacup and said calmly, "Naturally, I’m letting you all witness a miracle."
The people from the Elixir King Palace definitely won’t come. The important figures of Yan City are mostly here. So, it’s time to reveal the mystery.
He opened the box lid. A rich medicinal aroma, like a tidal wave, spread out.
It doesn’t just have an Elixir Pattern! The Elixir Pattern is actually glowing!
At that moment, everyone’s gaze fell upon the pill, their faces filled with shock.
Qin Feiyang took out the pill and said with a faint smile, "Weren’t you all very curious about the power of this pill? Now, I’ll let you witness it with your own eyes." With that said, he unhesitatingly tossed the pill into his mouth.
Everyone stared intently at Qin Feiyang. The entire room fell into a deathly silence. Everyone’s heart began to race!
If the rumors were true, then this person’s value, across the entire Yan Province, would be unparalleled!
「After a dozen breaths.」
BOOM!
Qin Feiyang’s body trembled as a powerful aura erupted from him!
Seven-star martial master!
Everyone’s heart leaped violently!
The tension mounted! Even their breathing became rapid!
BOOM!
「Three Star elapsed.」
An even stronger aura surged from Qin Feiyang’s body, stirring up gusts of fierce wind!
Simultaneously, everyone present clenched their fists tightly, their eyes shining with a brilliant light!
It’s true! The top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill can really help break through two minor realms! This is insane! The desire in their hearts was completely, utterly exposed.
It had to be understood: one could only consume a Vermilion Glazed Pill once in a lifetime. Therefore, advancing one minor realm versus advancing two minor realms were entirely different concepts. It was no exaggeration to say its value was immeasurable by money!
Lin Han was the first to react, tugging the Crown Prince’s sleeve. The Crown Prince jolted back to his senses and immediately said, "Jian Haotian, on behalf of the royal family, I formally invite you to become our royal Alchemist! I’ll agree to any conditions you name!"
Chief Li quickly added, "On behalf of the Treasure Pavilion, I invite you to be our exclusive Alchemist! We won’t restrict your freedom. Furthermore, Elixir Formulas, Pill Furnaces, medicinal ingredients, and even your future cultivation resources—the Treasure Pavilion will provide them all!"
Both major powers had made such tempting offers. Elder Wan and the beautiful woman grew anxious.
This was no joke! This boy is a treasure! How could they just hand him over to others?
The beautiful woman smiled. "Haotian, we have an agreement. You can’t go back on your word!"
"The agreement didn’t say I couldn’t perform Alchemy for others! Besides, the terms they’re offering are countless times better than yours. I have no reason to refuse, do I? Moreover, when I shamelessly offered to refine the Vermilion Glazed Pill for you, you were the ones who thought my price was too high and refused. Now that you’ve seen the power of the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill, you want me to refine it for you? There’s no such free lunch in this world. Let me tell you, my heart is very fragile, and you’ve wounded it deeply." Qin Feiyang put on a deeply hurt expression.
Elder Wan and the beautiful woman exchanged a look, their hearts filled with bitterness.
If only they had known earlier how terrifyingly potent the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill was, how could they have refused?
Qin Feiyang’s gaze shifted, and he looked teasingly at Chief Li.
Chief Li gave a wry smile. "Alright, say no more. I know I was wrong. I apologize to you, okay?"
Qin Feiyang scoffed, "Tch. If apologies were enough, what would be the point of laws?"
"Well..." Chief Li scratched his head, then suddenly smiled. "Those three Fire Ginsengs, I’ll give them to you. No charge."
Qin Feiyang waved his hand. "No, no, no, how could I accept that? Repaying debts is a matter of principle. I don’t want people gossiping behind my back, calling me a scoundrel who defaults on his debts."
"Not at all! I’m giving them to you willingly." Chief Li quickly waved his hands, took the IOU from his Qiankun Bag, and immediately tore it to shreds.

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