Chapter 734: In Misfortune Lies Fortune, Know Thyself and Know Thy Enemy

Chapter 734: Chapter 656: In Misfortune Lies Fortune, Know Thyself and Know Thy Enemy

Yang Chan hadn’t expected to hear such news during his trip to Chiyu Peak. It was slightly different from what he had anticipated.

The matter of Alchemy was within his expectations, but he hadn’t foreseen Quasi-Saint Son Gongye Zhe’s methods of retaliation. He also happened to learn some secrets about the Genius Pharmacist Yuwen Ze and some of the Merak Saintess’s tactics.

‘Some people appear glamorous, but their methods are utterly ruthless. Yang Chan actually approved of this. If someone were to endanger him, he would stop at nothing to eliminate them.’

‘Since Yuwen Ze was in the Merak Sacred Land Pill Pavilion, making him difficult to kill, they simply restricted his path to becoming a Top Level Pharmacist.’

‘As for making an enemy of him, the moment Yuwen Ze chose to support the Merak Saint Son, he was standing in opposition to the Merak Saintess. Naturally, she wouldn’t allow him to rise quickly and leave behind a major hidden threat.’

‘If it were him, Yang Chan would be even more ruthless.’

However, relatively speaking, the protection afforded by the Merak Sacred Land Pill Pavilion was also why Yang Chan had chosen to quickly advance to a Third Level Alchemist.

Now, Quasi-Saint Son Gongye Zhe wanted to use the same methods the Merak Saintess had once employed against Yang Chan. To this, Yang Chan only found it laughable.

‘He was different from other people. His life experience was far richer than it appeared on the surface, and his Alchemy Ability was much greater than he let on.’

‘Among the Third Level Alchemists in the Pill Pavilion, there weren’t many who were better than him. He was already close to being able to refine a Second Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, which meant he was nearing the peak of the Third Level Alchemist rank. One more step—refining an elixir for the Third Bone Marrow Cleansing—and he would be promoted to a Top Level Pharmacist.’

‘Based on his current rate of progress as a Pharmacist, that day wasn’t far off.’

‘Besides, even if his opponent tried to shatter his confidence, it would have little effect on him. With the boost from his panel, the progress of his Alchemy Ability was fast enough to make others despair.’

‘Those he surpassed would eventually be left so far behind they couldn’t even see his back.’

“Thank you, Peak Master Liu. I’ll be careful!”

He was, of course, happy to accept Liu Xuan’s goodwill.

‘Although he was quite confident he could defeat the other Third Level Alchemists, there was no harm in doing more research. Since these resources were available, it would be a waste not to use them.’

‘One must always remain prudent.’

‘The same was true for Alchemy.’

‘If the time was right, he could use the opportunity to let his Alchemy Ability ‘advance’ once more and successfully refine a Top Quality Nourishing Vein and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill.’

‘That’s right. If someone challenged him, Yang Chan planned to refine the Nourishing Vein and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill.’

‘Anyone who challenged him would most likely choose the Nourishing Vein and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill over any other elixir. At that point, under ‘immense pressure,’ he could have his Alchemy Ability advance just as he wished, successfully refining a Top Quality Nourishing Vein and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill. This would also lessen the strain on his own supply of Spirit Medicines.’

‘Although this would be a little earlier than his original plan, it didn’t matter. When it came to being a Pharmacist, all he needed to do was consistently display the abilities of a genius.’

‘Specifically, a Pharmacist who could still achieve breakthroughs under high pressure—that would showcase his abilities even more.’

‘Then, his eventual rapid promotion to Top Level Pharmacist would seem all the more reasonable.’

The moment Liu Xuan mentioned the alchemy competition, this plan had already formed in Yang Chan’s mind. Thinking it over, he realized it was perfectly in line with his goals.

He didn’t need to expose his Martial Arts Cultivation, but there was no need for such secrecy regarding his Pharmacist abilities. A reasonable promotion path was perfectly acceptable. ‘After all, I’m a Genius Pharmacist—the kind who breaks through faster the greater the pressure.’

“I’m telling you all this so that you don’t feel any pressure. Besides us, you also have the Saintess behind you!”

“We’ll help you with anything that comes up!”

Liu Xuan said with a solemn expression, his tone extremely sincere and his attitude earnest.

When it came time to show his capabilities and stance, Liu Xuan never hesitated.

Some insidious tactics only work because they are deployed in the shadows. Once they are brought out into the open, they lose their effectiveness.

Take Yuwen Ze, for example. If he had been prepared beforehand, how could things have ended up that way?

However, fortune and misfortune are two sides of the same coin. As long as one’s life hasn’t reached its end, there is still hope.

By doing this, Liu Xuan could not only gain Yang Chan’s favor but also continue to strengthen the relationship between them, bringing them closer.

Shared interests were the best way to forge a bond!

“Mm!”

Yang Chan nodded solemnly.

After the two chatted for a while, Liu Xuan left. He left behind not only books related to refining the Auxiliary Spirit Cold Marrow Pill but also the materials required by the Pill Formula.

Yang Chan had already checked them. The quantity of Spirit Medicines wasn’t large; there was only enough for a few attempts at refining.

The people Chiyu Peak had sent into the ruins within the Demon Cave hadn’t harvested much. This was, of course, related to the fact that their Cultivation wasn’t strong. The gains they did make were only because they had tagged along with the Merak Saintess’s group.

‘Trouble knocking on my door?’

‘A lack of strength is the real trouble. With enough strength, it’s just an opportunity!’

‘The Pharmacist talent I revealed before already made the Saintess, Liu Xuan, and the others value me more. If I continue to show even greater potential this time, it should reduce future troubles!’

After Liu Xuan left, Yang Chan took the Pharmacist-related books to his study and placed the Spirit Medicines in the courtyard he had previously prepared for them.

Although he hadn’t lived here for many days, the arrangement of everything had long been planned out, and Han Bingyu had already taken care of it.

At that moment, Yang Chan was in his study, replaying Liu Xuan’s words in his mind and forming a plan.

‘Although his original plan had to be adjusted because of this matter with the Quasi-Saint Son, it wouldn’t affect the final result.’

‘As for winning or losing the competition, that wasn’t really important. What mattered was achieving his goal of refining the Top Quality Nourishing Vein and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill. The Pill Master from Li Yu Peak would simply be a supporting actor in his performance.’