Chapter 305: Chapter 305 Minister under the Skirt (27)
The day of the competition set by Master Nie Kun.
It is called a competition, but it’s more of a contest.
A contest to see which family possesses more rare and extraordinary treasures.
Of course, compared to rare and extraordinary treasures, the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill which is equivalent to a life seems more important.
Without life, what is the use of numerous rare treasures?
“Has the Shen Family arrived?”
“Not just the Shen Family, the Murong Family’s people have arrived too, see? Those over there are all from the Murong Family. With this kind of display, one would think they are here to rob openly.”
The Murong Family occupies a significant number of seats, making them easily noticeable to anyone.
“Which are the people from the Shen Family?” someone asked curiously.
The Murong Family has always been ostentatious; you can tell by their attire.
But the Shen Family is more low-key; they travel without displaying their banner, so it’s normal not to recognize them.
“That one.” Someone pointed at Yao Ye sitting in front.
The young and handsome youth was particularly conspicuous.
“So young?”
“The Young Master of the Shen Family,” someone said. “Rumor has it that he fell out with the Shen Family before, and there has been no news of him for some time.”
“The Shen Family has come to seek medicine this time for Patriarch Shen, right? I heard he was injured at the relic site before.”
“The people from the Jun Family have arrived.”
At the entrance, a veiled woman arrived gracefully, followed by the people of the Jun Family. Facing the pointing and whispered discussions of others, the woman walked calmly to her designated seat.
“Who’s leading them?”
“Don’t know her, never seen this person before.” People seemed somewhat clueless about Chu Yingyu and did not recognize her.
“All three major families have arrived…”
Not only the three major families, but other clans had also sent representatives. Some were determined to succeed, some were just there to watch the drama unfold, and there seemed to be others planning to fish in troubled waters.
After the crowd had waited at the site for a while, Master Nie Kun arrived fashionably late, yet no one dared to speak ill of him.
As a Saint-level Alchemist, such a trivial scene was completely beneath Master Nie Kun’s notice. After some succinct pleasantries, he directly got to the point.
“You are all here today for the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill.”
At the mention of the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill, the atmosphere on the field immediately tensed with excitement.
“The Primordial Spirit Golden Pill is hard to come by. Since you all wish to have it, let’s see who can present something to move my heart in exchange.”
Master Nie Kun’s voice resonated like a bell, reaching throughout the entire area.
Once Master Nie Kun was seated, the youth stepped forward. “If anyone is interested in the Primordial Spirit Golden Pill, feel free to quote a price, and my master will stop you if he is interested.”
The youth made a welcoming gesture.
There were no rules or restrictions.
“Golden Roc,” the first person called out.
Immediately, a quiet discussion erupted amongst the crowd.
“A mutated Holy Beast, that’s quite a generous offer to start with.”
“If it were a Divine Beast, there might be a chance, but a Holy Beast…”
“What would Master Nie Kun want with a Holy Beast?”
The question was on point.
Nie Kun is an Alchemist.
What would he need a Holy Beast for? To make elixirs?
Master Nie Kun’s expression remained solemn as he sipped his tea, clearly uninterested, and the youth gestured with his hand for the next person to proceed.
“Cloud Dragon Sword,” the second person quoted.
…
Over ten people cited their rare and extraordinary treasures in succession, but none managed to catch Nie Kun’s eye. Among the items mentioned, some were indeed precious, perhaps even the treasures upon which families were founded.
“Xuan Fire Fruit.”
A man from the Murong Family spoke out, and Master Nie Kun, who had been lowering his eyes, finally lifted his eyelids.
The surroundings instantly quieted down.
The Xuan Fire Fruit, rumored to flower and bear fruit every thousand years, could allow a Divine Emperor to advance directly to Divine Sage when consumed.
It was difficult for a Divine Emperor to advance to Divine Sage; many could not overcome that hurdle.
But with the Xuan Fire Fruit, it was different— it was like having a direct pass to become a Divine Sage.