Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao c1-1294

by Flying Alone 孤单地飞

  Cheng Fei Jun’s face was completely ashen. He was the one who had organized this Martial Arts Tea Party, and had even disregarded his hard-earned capital and took out a Restore Heart Pill, but now, great. Ling Han had instead become the brightest star now, so much that even he, the organizer, was actually set to one side and ignored.

  This damn guy, why was he not dead yet!?

  No, he had to make another visit to Luo Ji Feng again tonight and convince him to act no matter what.

  Ling Han was all smiles as he said, “Everyone, please don’t forget to come to Pleasure Come Inn. There is still a large supply of hundred-year-old ginseng and ganoderma, as long as you possess enough Origin Crystals, there’ll be enough for everyone.”

  “Hahahaha!” Everyone laughed loudly. At first, Earth Grade alchemists were high, noble people, as they were Big Bosses that were even higher in status than the ruler of a nation. Yet someone like that would actually come down to their level and peddle goods. This had really shortened the distance between such an esteemed person and common people like themselves.

  “We’ll definitely come to help out with Grandmaster Ling’s business!”

  “If we’re really being honest, we’re the ones making a huge profit since we can actually purchase hundred-year-old ginsengs and ganoderma.”

  “Thank you, Grandmaster Ling.”

  Everyone expressed their thanks sincerely. After all, as long as a Spiritual Ocean Tier warrior was willing to actually refine them, they could produce Origin Crystals at any time, but how could hundred-year-old ginseng and ganoderma be so easily obtained? Even if their clans were willing to set up a Spirit Field to cultivate these plants, they would take a long time to be ready for harvest and would only benefit their descendants.

  Moreover, this kind of Spirit Herbs had extremely strict requirements of their environment. To reach the hundred year age, who knew how much effort and sacrifice had to go into cultivation? It was not merely the passing of a hundred years’ time.

  Thus, even for the colossal entities like the Imperial Families, even if they had their own herb gardens, it was already shocking enough to have thirty- or fifty-year-old Spirit Herbs such as ginseng; where would they be able to obtain hundred-year-old ginseng?

  This move of Ling Han not only helped him earn a large amount of Origin Crystals, but also win the appreciation and gratitude of the younger generation of the Nine Nations. This was truly the case of idly poking a stick into the ground and ending up with a tree that grew just to provide shade for you. An unintentional action brought to Ling Han an unexpected success, which was enough to make Cheng Fei Jun die of envy.

  Chapter 305

  Chapter 305: The Next Step

  Translator: _Dark_Angel_ Editor: Kurisu

  Cheng Fei Jun had organized this Martial Arts Tea Party firstly to select some outstanding geniuses—Luo Ji Feng would recruit them. Secondly, he wanted to establish his individual reputation and name. When he stepped out later to personally convince them, his identity as a Black Grade high level alchemist would naturally make it easier to convince them to join.

  However, Cheng Fei Jun had now been completely left behind and forgotten in a corner, whereas Ling Han gained everyone’s approval and gratitude. This really made Cheng Fei Jun fume in fury.

  …Who asked him to retreat at the most crucial moment?

  In the world of martial arts, even if your ability was weak, if you actually battled with all your effort and died, others would still give you a thumbs-up and proclaim you as a real man. However, if one were to flee without even daring to put up a fight or cower from the battle in public, that was an act that would engender disdain the most.

  Ling Han clasped his fists together and returned with Liu Yu Tong and the others back to the inn. On the way there, Liu Yu Tong and Li Si Chan were still recalcitrant, saying that since Ling Han had obtained the first place, he should have asked Cheng Fei Jun for that Restore Heart Pill.

  This made Ling Han laugh loudly, as well as made him feel disdainful. Just think—he, the one and only Alchemy Emperor… how could it be that he would still need to take the low quality, trash pill concocted by a Black Grade high level alchemist?

  That was really too much of a joke.

  Not long after they had returned to the inn, customers surged forth like clouds.

  Zhu Wu Jiu was already very busy, and Guang Yuan and Can Ye went to help him as well. Later, not just the younger generation of the Nine Nations of the Desolate North came forth with their Original Crystals, but even quite a number of alchemists from the Star Brilliance Palace Hall came when they heard the news.

  Anyone who had yet to break through to the Flower Blossoming Tier was mortal, and a mortal’s lifespan was merely as long as a hundred years, so who would not want to live for a few years longer? The more power these elders possessed, the more they treasured their lives were willing to make any sacrifice as long as they could live for a few years longer.

  The effects of hundred-year ginseng and ganoderma were not to the point they could defy logic, but no matter what, they would help extend one’s lifespan a bit, so it would be definitely no issue for one to live another three or five years. Moreover, these items were extremely nutritious and could help heal hidden injuries, which was equivalent to extend one’s lifespan.

  Liu Yu Tong and Li Si Chan had taken the position of housewives and stood at one side, cheerfully counting the Origin Crystals, which gained Hu Niu’s disdain. She secretly thought, these two silly girls, what was so nice about looking at Origin Crystals? The right thing to do was to stick to Ling Han instead.

  After a day of business, Ling Han had gathered a terrifying amount of 100,000 Origin Crystals. This was a wealth that would make anyone envious. It was guaranteed that even the Imperial Family of the Rain Country would only be able to produce a mere scrap of this amount at most.

  The auction was also going to take place soon. In another two days, it would begin.

  And on the other side, with the help and urging from three Earth Grade alchemists, Ling Han’s verification as an Earth Grade alchemist would also be completed soon. At most, in another five days, the proof of his identity would be delivered.

  Ling Han was very satisfied and began to consider where he would go next.

  The Star Brilliance Palace Hall was only a stopover point for him on his way out of the Desolate North, so he naturally would not be staying for too long here. But since he was here, he decided to simply verify his status as an Earth Grade alchemist, which would ensure that he would be able to do as he liked.

  Now that these two issues were almost solved, his next stop would naturally have to be moved up the schedule.

  The Winter Moon Sect was planning to open their doors to recruit disciples?

  After Ling Han heard this news from others, he considered for a moment, then decided to head to the Winter Moon Sect.

  Firstly, he had to investigate his mother’s whereabouts. Secondly, he wanted to collect some interest there. For such a great sect like the Winter Moon Sect, they definitely had their own herb farm, and Ling Han planned to empty this farm to enrich the space inside the Black Tower.

  Who asked this sect to capture his mom and injure his dad? If he didn’t avenge himself, could he even be considered human?

  When he had enough ability, he would naturally kill Ao Feng and end this enmity completely.

  En, they’d go to the Winter Moon Sect!

  However, he would have to hide his identity. Otherwise, based on the fact that he and Feng Yan were deadly enemies, even if that elite of the Spiritual Infant Tier did not kill him because he was an Earth Grade alchemist, he would still chase Ling Han out. By then, how was he to take over the Winter Moon Sect’s herb farm?

  Because they had spent all their Origin Crystals and the Martial Arts Tea Party was already over, quite a number of young men and women did not wait for the auction to begin, but instead chose to set out directly and head towards the Winter Moon Sect. However, o
ut of those who set out, some travelled a certain distance ahead but then actually came back. They had deliberately returned to see Ling Han and told him a piece of news.

  …On their way, they had seen a few young people coming over from the Northern Region.

  Could they be just like Bao Xin Ran?

  Ling Han thanked them, and these people once again set out on their journey. Ling Han could not help but feel rueful. He had only killed Bao Xin Ran because of a conflict of interests brought about by the latter, and had not considered much else. However, he had actually gained the hearts of so many as a result.

  Otherwise, they had already left, so why would they deliberately come back and tell him the news?

  But based on the fact that they managed to leave freely, he knew that the newcomers should be different from Bao Xin Ran. Otherwise, these people would have robbed and killed them rather than let them leave.

  Could it be that they were here to participate in the auction?

  This was quite possible. After all, there was at least one Blue Scale Demonic Fruit on auction, so it was natural that those nearby would be attracted to come.

  At midnight, that feeling of being observed came back again.

  Ling Han knew that it was definitely Luo Ji Feng. It was not the first time that old guy had done this kind of thing, but with Ling Han’s Eye of Truth, he had absolutely nowhere he could hide.

  However, Ling Han soon looked solemn, because Luo Ji Feng actually wore a veil to conceal his face today.

  Since he was trying to hide himself, he was obviously planning to do something bad.

  Obviously, Ling Han had not given him the chance to act previously, which finally made that old guy lose patience—he had decided to make a move even if Ling Han was at the inn.

  Ling Han hesitated. Should he immediately retreat into the Black Tower?

  If he retreated into the Black Power, then he would definitely be safe, but he still had one chance for the Black Tower to instill power into him. And he was currently in the ninth layer of the Gushing Spring Tier, so as soon as he strengthened his foundations so firmly that they could not be shaken, he would attempt to break through to the Spiritual Ocean Tier.

  If he still did not use this chance, that would mean a complete waste of it.

  Most importantly, the Black Tower instilling power into him was a process of strengthening and refining his body, which was extremely beneficial to him. Thus, he definitely could not miss this opportunity.

  Small Tower had also said that the later the chance for instilling power was used, the better it would be. He was now in the ninth layer of the Gushing Spring Tier—there was no later than this.

  With the instillation of power, he would be able to possess the cultivation of the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier, and with his monstrous battle prowess, the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier would be enough for him to battle an opponent of the Spiritual Pedestal Tier. Although the higher one’s cultivation, the more difficult it would be to battle an opponent at a stronger cultivation level, but there should be no problems against an opponent in the second or third layer of the Spiritual Pedestal Tier.

  After all, Luo Ji Feng was only in the third layer of the Spiritual Pedestal Tier.

  If he fully used the Mysterious Three Thousand, he should be able to have the chance to kill him in a single strike.

  After he made his decision, Ling Han immediately moved quietly. He left the inn and headed towards a dark location at a far-off area.

  With Luo Ji Feng’s senses and divine sense of someone in the Spiritual Pedestal Tier, he naturally discovered instantly Ling Han’s departure. The old man could not help but be slightly stunned. How could there be such a coincidence? He had just planned to kill Ling Han even if it meant revealing his identity when this brat actually left the inn alone, and created an opportunity for him?

  Odd.

  However, there was no way he could resist such temptation. In his mind, there was no way someone at merely the first layer of the Gushing Spring Tier could become a threat to him.

  The old man leaped forth and flew after Ling Han, closely tailing him. He planned to catch up to him in a remoter location and kill him. Firstly, this would solve a problem for Cheng Fei Jun, and secondly, he still had to draw out the Strange Fire. Otherwise, there was no possibility that Cheng Fei Jun would be able to take over the position of leader in the Star Brilliance Palace Hall.

  After only over ten-plus minutes did Ling Han suddenly stop. It was precisely at the plaza that had hosted the Martial Arts Tea Party the day before. There was still a large number of sunshides that had yet to be dismantled here and it was dark all around, as if it was a ghost town.

  This was indeed a good place to commit murder, it was very spacious!

  Chapter 306

  Chapter 306: Battling the Spiritual Pedestal Tier

  Translator: _Dark_Angel_ Editor: Kurisu

  “Old man, come on out. You’ve followed me for so long, you should come out to take a breath of fresh air,” Ling Han said, turning around.

  Luo Ji Feng continued to hide himself and did not step out at the first instance. He thought that Ling Han was trying to bluff. How could a brat in the first layer of the Gushing Spring Tier possibly discover his tracks?

  “So you can be shameless as long as there’s a cloth covering your face?” Ling Han snorted.

  Luo Ji Feng was instantly furious, and at the same time, he realized that Ling Han had discovered him. He strode out and asked, “Brat, how did you discover me?”

  “I guessed,” Ling Han said simply. “I vaguely felt that there was a bum beetle behind me, and thinking it over, someone who would be following behind another in the middle of the night like this must be a shameful old wretch.”

  Luo Ji Feng fumed angrily because of his invectives and shouted in fury, “How dare you!”

  “Hehe, I am usually very daring,” Ling Han smiled.

  Luo Ji Feng instantly calmed down. An elite of the Spiritual Pedestal Tier naturally could not lose composure like this. He crossed his arms behind his back and asked, “Brat, you probably don’t know my cultivation level yet, right? The Spiritual Pedestal Tier!” He did not wait for Ling Han to make a guess and simply revealed the answer. “I heard that you dared to kill even a man in the fifth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier! This has probably made you smug and conceited, and so you think that I’m also the same, right?

  You’re wrong, wrong! Whether it is the Spiritual Pedestal or the Spiritual Ocean Tier, there’s no way you can tell the difference between cultivation levels, and this is precisely going to be the reason for your death!

  There are some people you can’t offend, and once you do, your only fate would be death!”

  Ling Han laughed loudly and said, “So it is an old wretch in the Spiritual Pedestal Tier, sorry I didn’t recognize you! I am indeed quite curious. Cheng Fei Jun is actually able to command an old wretch like you, so from the look of things, you don’t have much to be proud of.”

  “Nonsense, Cheng Fei Jun is the one who has to obey my commands!” Luo Ji Feng immediately rebuked, but once the words left his mouth, he could not help but tense up and say sharply, “Damn you, you actually dared to trick me with words!”

  Ling Han shrugged and said, “You’re here to kill me anyways. Moreover, a battle between the Spiritual Pedestal Tier and the Gushing Spring Tier would definitely be a one-sided domination. I am someone who is definitely going to die, so what if I know some secrets? Old wretch, let me ask you, which party are you really from?”

  Luo Ji Feng was dazed from listening to Ling Han’s words. The first words that Ling Han had said were obviously supposed to be his lines, yet why had they come from Ling Han’s mouth? Though this was a fact, it still made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

  A man who was well aware that he was going to die could still remain so calm?

  Yet when he heard Ling Han’s last few words, the old man was once again enraged. This brat still da
red to call him an old wretch?

  “What is the point for a dead man to know so much?” he asked coldly. Being called ‘old wretch’ repeatedly by Ling Han made him feel like he ‘couldn’t bear’ to immediately kill Ling Han. He wanted to toy with the latter for a while before killing him slowly.

  Ling Han laughed and said, “A wretch will be a wretch. Never listening to nice words, only brute strength works!”

  “Damn you!” Luo Ji Feng humphed in anger. He really could not bear being repeatedly insulted as ‘old wretch’ by Ling Han, so he planned to first subdue this brat, then slowly torture him. At the same time, recovering the Strange Fire was quite a troublesome task—Cheng Fei Jun had to be at the scene as well, so he had better first subdue Ling Han.

  “Small Tower!” Ling Han said lightly. Suddenly, a terrifying power gushed out of his Dantian and instantly circulated through his entire body.

  First layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier, second layer, third layer… his cultivation level spiked up sharply, and in a short while, reached the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier.

  “Yi!” Luo Ji Feng was just about to make a move when he suddenly ceased all movement and said in an utterly astonished tone, “Impossible! Impossible! How can your aura instantly soar up to the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier!?”

  From the first layer of the Gushing Spring Tier to the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier, that was practically a breach through two major Tiers; it was shocking to the point of being horrifying. Who could accept this?

  “What is the point for a dead man to know so much?” Ling Han asked. This was exactly what Luo Ji Feng had said to him in reply before.

  Luo Ji Feng had already regained his senses from his absolute astonishment earlier. He said, “So what if you are in the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier. There is still a gap of a major Tier, and to suppress you would be a complete piece of cake for me! I definitely do not believe that in this tiny place like the Desolate North, there could be a seventeen-year-old in the ninth layer of the Spiritual Ocean Tier who at the same time is also an Earth Grade alchemist. You must have taken some kind of alchemical pill which has temporarily raised your cultivation level.