Chapter 760 - 669: Holy Cliff Battlefield, Insufficient Ability

From the Merak Saintess’s perspective, Yang Chan was a man full of surprises. He had repeatedly revealed a potential far greater than her initial estimates. People of his caliber were truly a rare sight.

For this reason, he had left a deep impression on her. In the Merak Saintess’s eyes, Yang Chan was someone worth cultivating.

His currently displayed abilities alone made him worth cultivating.

The Perfect Level Nourishing Vein and Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills would aid her own Cultivation, even as she advanced from the first to the Second Bone Marrow Cleansing in her Martial Arts Cultivation.

The effects of elixirs at the Top Quality Level were significant, but at the Perfect Level, the time required between doses was further reduced. This would naturally be of great help to her.

Furthermore, with the potential Yang Chan had demonstrated, he might soon be able to refine elixirs to assist cultivators at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Level. If he could produce such elixirs at the Top Quality Level, they would be an even greater boon to her.

This was especially true given that Yang Chan could produce Perfect Level elixirs, a feat none of the other Pharmacists in her faction could accomplish.

As for commissioning a Top Level Pharmacist, the cost was immense. Besides, under normal circumstances, they couldn’t be swayed.

Their status was truly transcendent; it wasn’t just an empty title. Even she, the Merak Saintess, wouldn’t necessarily be granted the favor, and the Merak Saint Master himself might also be rebuffed.

On the other hand, the man right in front of her, Yang Chan, could genuinely help her. If his potential exceeded her expectations, he might soon be able to meet all her elixir needs, eliminating the need to beseech others.

For Bone Marrow Cleansing Elixirs, the higher the cultivation stage they were intended for, the greater the difficulty of refining them.

By the Second and Third Bone Marrow Cleansing Levels, creating Top Quality Elixirs became exceptionally difficult. Yet, the potential Yang Chan displayed suggested he was very likely capable of such a feat.

This would be a massive asset for her in the future, so she was naturally determined to win him over.

"You are too kind, Saintess. I have been fortunate to have benefactors helping me every step of the way."

"From Hall Master Gu’s assistance in the Cyan Yuan Sect to your own help here in the Merak Sacred Land, it is thanks to benefactors like you that my journey has been so smooth."

"For that, I am truly grateful to you all."

’As expected of a true leader,’ Yang Chan thought as he listened to the Merak Saintess. ’In just a few sentences, she not only recounted my history but also conveyed her admiration and revealed her careful intentions.’

Typically, those in high positions don’t pay much attention to their subordinates. The Merak Saintess’s current demeanor was a clear sign of the importance she placed on him.

An ordinary person, especially a young one, would have been so moved by now that they would have immediately pledged their loyalty.

They would have started with a declaration like, ’I have wandered my whole life, regretting only that I had not yet met a worthy liege...’ to show their support for the Merak Saintess. While Yang Chan didn’t go that far, his use of the word "benefactors" served a similar purpose.

He didn’t just mention the Merak Saintess; he deliberately brought up Gu An, who was the very first person to help him.

The Saintess’s words made it clear that she knew about his time in the Cyan Yuan Sect. This made it essential to mention Gu An, as his help had been truly significant.

At least, in the eyes of others, his rise was all thanks to Gu An.

Of course, Yang Chan was also genuinely grateful to Gu An. He had previously helped refine all the elixirs Gu An required, and the quality he had provided was also very high.

While not all of them were Top Quality Level, their quality was still higher than average.

Not every Pharmacist could consistently produce Top Quality Elixirs; they still produced their share of Qualified Level ones. Yang Chan acted accordingly, careful not to appear too freakishly talented.

When Yang Chan finished speaking, the Merak Saintess’s expression indeed grew more serene. Compared to her initially cold and detached demeanor, she now seemed far more approachable, which confirmed that Yang Chan’s approach had been correct.

’I didn’t immediately bow and pledge my life to her, and I certainly don’t want to become a turncoat like Lü Bu. That’s not the path I want to walk.’

"Pharmacist Yang, your talent for Alchemy is excellent, but your character is even better!"

"These are some Alchemy-related Ancient Texts I obtained from a Secret Realm. They should be of some help to you. I hope your Alchemy Ability will continue to improve, Pharmacist Yang."

"Then, when I need elixirs, I can ask for your help in refining them!"

The Merak Saintess looked at Yang Chan with growing satisfaction.

If Yang Chan had only mentioned her, she would have found him insincere. But by also mentioning Gu An, he proved himself different. It showed he understood gratitude and was a person worth cultivating.

"Thank you, Saintess!"

"I will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations!"

Yang Chan naturally did not refuse.

He had anticipated that the Merak Saintess would give him a gift. After all, Gu An had already rewarded him with elixirs. After a performance like this, it was only natural that he would be valued even more.

Bestowing a favor was an excellent choice.

For the Merak Saintess, giving away these Ancient Texts was no great loss. They were merely copies, and she had given them to other Pharmacists before; this was no exclusive gift.

Using these Ancient Texts to close the distance between them and strengthen Yang Chan’s sense of belonging to her faction was more than enough!

Yang Chan and Gu An didn’t spend long in the Saintess Pavilion—not even half an hour. That time included a brief walk to the main hall, about ten minutes of waiting, and the actual conversation with the Merak Saintess, which lasted for less than fifteen minutes.

During their talk, Yang Chan tried to steer the conversation toward Saint Master Peak, but he didn’t learn much. The only thing he could confirm was that the Supreme Elders would not take action on Heaven-Reaching Supreme Mountain.