Chapter 2723 - 2715: Extension (First Update, Double Monthly Ticket Request)

Chapter 2723: Chapter 2715: Extension (First Update, Double Monthly Ticket Request)

Elder Bian Ji is indeed straightforward; upon meeting Feng Jun, he directly stated, "I couldn’t persuade the Alchemy Dao, nor agree to your terms."

This was within my expectations. Feng Jun nodded calmly, "Elder, please continue."

"Within the Alchemy Dao, my influence isn’t particularly significant," Elder Bian Ji hesitated for a moment, and then slowly spoke, "However, I can promise you that the elixirs I craft will never be supplied to the Wanhuan Sect in the future."

This condition... is indeed quite perplexing. Feng Jun pursed his lips; he could feel the sincerity of the other party but couldn’t help asking, "May I ask, Elder, are the pills you craft unique to the Alchemy Dao?"

If the elixirs you make can be crafted by others, then your boycott... would merely be a joke, wouldn’t it?

Just as he suspected, Elder Bian Ji hesitated for a moment and replied with a wry smile, "Most mature-type elixirs aren’t exclusively crafted by individuals within the Alchemy Dao. If that were the case, any mishap would result in significant losses..."

"I just craft elixirs with slightly better quality and have some personal unique formulas, mainly addressing complex symptoms."

"So this promise doesn’t hold much weight," Feng Jun smiled indifferently, "Did I misunderstand anything?"

"You’re quite correct," Elder Bian Ji nodded promptly, "However... I have my thoughts. First, I am willing to clearly state that I will not accept orders from the Wanhuan Sect. My personal power might not mean much, but it is still a voice, right?"

That does mean something, Feng Jun nodded with a smile, "Please go on."

Elder Bian Ji keenly observed that his term of address became "you," so he continued expressing, "Actually, if you ask me, your request for the Alchemy Dao to refuse selling elixirs to the Wanhuan Sect is itself a gesture... After all, there are many alchemists outside the Alchemy Dao."

In general, the alchemists of the Wanhuan Sect can craft a considerable portion of the elixirs they use themselves. Some are developed according to their own needs, which even the Alchemist of the Alchemy Dao can’t craft; others they can obtain from other forces.

Of course, there are plenty of special elixirs exclusive to the Alchemy Dao. The Alchemy Dao ceasing to sell elixirs to the Wanhuan Sect would certainly have some impact, but measuring how significant that impact would be is quite challenging.

Therefore, if the Alchemy Dao really announced ceasing sales of elixirs to any significant force, the symbolic meaning might outweigh the practical significance, emphasizing the occurrence rather than assessing the actual harm inflicted on the banned force.

Precisely because of this, the Alchemy Dao would hardly announce a refusal to sell elixirs to any force, nor would the Formation Path refuse to sell formations to any force—should such events occur, their severity would be second only to a declaration of war.

Elder Bian Ji, although a technical professional, does possess quite some emotional intelligence. He identified this factor, expressing the significant impact of him being the first to stand out and make a statement.

"You are quite right," Feng Jun nodded with a smile, "However, I do have a question. If you stop selling your elixirs to the Wanhuan Sect, what would happen if someone from the Wanhuan Sect came seeking medical help from you?"

This probes the question of conscience. Elder Bian Ji also showed a troubled expression, and after a moment, he retorted, "Do you think an alchemist who refuses to save a life is a good Pill Master?"

He is indeed the kind of person I imagined. Feng Jun confirmed his guess that among the Tianqin cultivators, despite stressing professional ethics, personal grievances also matter.

If an alchemist believes that saving an enemy would affect their mental clarity, others can’t really say much if they refuse to treat them.

But for Elder Bian Ji, the primary consideration was professional ethics, such cultivators are scarce despite their existence.

So Feng Jun straightforwardly shook his head, "In my view, a skilled Pill Master is a good one. If a Pill Master lacks skill, the more eager they are to help, the more harm they do... but a good Pill Master’s treatment of villains can’t definitively be seen as right."

This statement somewhat misleads the concept, implying Elder Bian Ji shouldn’t treat anyone from the Wanhuan Sect.

However, Elder Bian Ji demonstrated a bit of discernment, "You have grievances with the Wanhuan Sect, but their disciples might not be bad people."

"The Wanhuan Sect consists of Wanhuan disciples," Feng Jun replied indifferently, "Besides, the Alchemy Dao isn’t solely dependent on you for healing... Can you guarantee saving lives where others fail?"

Elder Bian Ji was still quite confident in his healing abilities; his lips moved slightly but he decided not to disparage his fellow sect members, "My probability of successful treatment is slightly higher."

"So the difference is just marginal," Feng Jun replied indifferently, "I think such coincidental occurrences are rare for ordinary people. Therefore, if the Wanhuan Sect were truly to seek your help, why could you not refer them to a fellow sect member?"

Elder Bian Ji thought for a moment but still felt somewhat uneasy, "But most fellow members’ treatment methods..."

Feng Jun didn’t wait for him to finish and decisively said, "That just shows your refusal commitment; Elder Bian Ji, you’ve already compromised on my previous request... you cannot compromise further, can you?"

Elder Bian Ji understood the concept of "discount," but "discount on discount" was new to him. Nevertheless, it didn’t hinder his comprehension. He sheepishly chuckled and said, "Alright, I won’t offer a discount on discount, but surely not helping Wanhuan Sect should suffice?"

"It’s not about ’should suffice,’ it’s that your sincerity is still lacking," Feng Jun replied sternly, "I’ve already laid out my demands. Even if you wish to negotiate, you must first satisfy me before discussing anything else. It’s unreasonable to expect me to be satisfied with your negotiation conditions, isn’t it?"

"Your... logic is quite strong," Elder Bian Ji helplessly gave a thumbs up. While his emotional intelligence was decent, his sociological expertise truly couldn’t compare to Feng Jun’s, "Are you satisfied now?"

Feng Jun raised one finger, "There’s still one small condition."

"Another condition..." Elder Bian Ji’s lips twitched; he felt he had lowered himself considerably, but wasn’t this young man’s self-esteem a bit too high? "Go on."

"It’s actually a continuation of the first condition," Feng Jun spoke solemnly, "Just in case, I’m saying just in case the Feign Death Pill is successfully refined, it should not be sold to Wanhuan Sect... If your Alchemy Dao refuses to sell any pills to them, why would I specifically bring up this point?"

"I can’t promise on behalf of other sect members," Elder Bian Ji felt he was reaching his limit. He had been backing down, but the other party dared to propose any condition.

Anyway, he would only agree to what he could achieve himself, "I promise that the Feign Death Pills I refine won’t be sold to Wanhuan Sect."

"This isn’t much related to the dignity of fellow sect members," Feng Jun stated directly, "You can manage it like this... Only those who promise not to sell pills to Wanhuan Sect can receive the pill formula."

"Alchemists don’t handle sales," Elder Bian Ji helplessly spread his hands, "Apart from issuing an extra statement, which allows one to understand the distribution direction, it’s not easy for others to check."

"That’s right, that’s exactly what I mean," Feng Jun nodded earnestly, "Since issuing an extra statement allows checking of the sales direction, it can be made simpler—only Pill Masters who explicitly refuse to supply pills to Wanhuan Sect can learn the pill formula."

"Do you have to be so ruthless," Elder Bian Ji listened, dumbfounded, "You want to drag fellow members of the Alchemy Dao down... This won’t do!"

"I don’t mind," Feng Jun casually spread his hands, "In fact, I’m not at all confident in deducing this pill formula, which is just as well to avoid ruining my reputation."

"Are you not worried about pushing me over to Wanhuan Sect’s side?" Elder Bian Ji was furious, almost exploding.

But the next moment he regretted it and tried to salvage the situation, "With your experience, it shouldn’t be hard to imagine that outsiders restricting Alchemists’ learning of pill formulas is interfering in Alchemy Dao’s internal affairs, crossing a taboo."

"I’m not interfering without reason," Feng Jun replied confidently, "Since I contributed to the pill formula, I have the right to require certain conditions from those learning it."

Elder Bian Ji was both exasperated and angry, "You just said you might not be able to deduce the pill formula, and now you claim you’ve contributed?"

Feng Jun looked at him curiously, "If I lack the ability to deduce the pill formula, do you need to care about the demands I’ve made?"

Elder Bian Ji raised a hand, utterly speechless, and heavily smacked his forehead, "You’ve confused me with rage, you’re right... I agree to this condition too. Are there any other conditions? Hurry up and say them!"

"No other conditions, really," Feng Jun stated frankly, "Oh, regarding the division of pill profits, we’ll discuss that later."

Elder Bian Ji shook his head, laughing and crying, "I won’t do worse than Friend Dian Jing on this. I won’t cheat you on this point."

Saying this, he glanced at Immortal Yi Jue and added, "Immortal Yi Jue can testify."

At this moment, Mei Yeyu walked over, "Wu Xi True Immortal from the Seven Emotions Path has arrived, saying they brought Extreme Spirit."

Before long, Wu Xi True Immortal entered—a young man full of vibrant energy, with only a Nascent Soul Seventh Layer cultivation level, yet reputedly the Seven Emotions Path’s renowned Strong Nascent Soul.

Previously, the Seven Emotions Path released two Extreme Spirits; this time, they brought eighteen more and greetings from Tuotuo True Sage, "Great Sage Jiu Si said that after refining this batch of Magical Treasures, head to the Insect World quickly; Mountain Master Feng is greatly needed there."

"Your Seven Emotions Path’s Magical Treasures are about to be refined, but we are still waiting behind," Elder Bian Ji spoke irritably, "True Sage Jiu Si is indeed calculating; Feng Xiaoyou cannot leave."

"May I ask who you are," Wu Xi True Immortal smiled as he looked at him, then his nose twitched twice, and his face suddenly changed, "This is... an Alchemy Dao friend? A strong scent!"

Elder Bian Ji’s expression changed; he knew the medicinal scent on him was strong. But hearing it in a disgusted tone would irk him, so he glanced at Feng Jun, "Not mentioning the Wanhuan Sect issue to Seven Emotions Path?"

(First update, last day for double Chapters, seeking monthly tickets for additional updates.)