Chapter 1012 - 470: Zhiwei, Who Loves Studying

To Qian Jin,

his greatest fear is precisely that Chen Ye asks for nothing.

He thought to himself:

"If I’d known Chen Ye was terrifyingly powerful, I shouldn’t have tried to curry favor with True Man by seeking trouble with Chen Ye together with Gu Tangyin."

"With the plot exposed now, Lingyin Sect will likely issue a rebuke, and the True Men in the mansion will have a headache."

Originally,

the group’s plan was to silently assassinate Chen Ye without leaving any evidence.

But now, don’t even mention assassination,

they’ve been caught red-handed by Chen Ye!

It’s crucial to understand that Huayue Mansion itself does not wish to conflict with Yan Cultivators; it has always adopted methods of division and appeasement over time, akin to boiling a frog in warm water, and must not drive Yan Cultivators to desperate actions.

After all,

Ruins Country may be strong, but it is not tranquil, often in conflict with the northern Ling Kingdom.

If beset on both fronts—engaging the strong cultivators of Ling Kingdom to the north while facing a backlash from forces like the Lingyin Sect of Yan Kingdom to the south—it would be akin to roasting Huayue Mansion over the flames.

"Chen Ye willing to accept a ransom is indeed a great boon..."

Qian Jin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

As long as they can make it a private deal through an exchange of benefits, it would be good for everyone.

Just as Qian Jin’s thoughts twisted and turned, Chen Ye’s voice echoed gently in his heart:

"Taoist Qian, I imagine you’ve weighed the pros and cons."

"Peak Master is wise!"

Qian Jin quickly reined in his thoughts, with a respectful tone,

"Peak Master is willing to show mercy, offering Huayue Mansion a chance to turn hostility into friendship. Qian will surely exert every effort to bring this about! May I ask how much Spirit Stone the Peak Master wants? Qian will then draft a list and send a message back to the sect!"

"Spirit Stone?"

Chen Ye chuckled mockingly,

"Taoist Qian, you surely underestimate me, how could mere Spirit Stone catch my eye? What I want is your Huayue Mansion’s true foundation."

"This..." Qian Jin’s heart skipped a beat, "Then what does the Peak Master mean?"

Now.

Sitting cross-legged in the Quiet Chamber, Chen Ye pondered briefly.

With the experience from his previous life, he was quite familiar with some special resources of Huayue Mansion.

Spirit Stone can be earned through alchemy,

but these special resources, if missed, are gone forever.

"I don’t want much, only three items."

Chen Ye’s voice again conveyed into Qian Jin’s mind.

"I’ve heard Huayue Mansion has a Treasure of Heaven and Earth called Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid. This Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid uses thunder liquid from the Nascent Soul Celestial Tribulation’s thunder pool as its primary ingredient, combined with a part of immortal rock from the top of Huayue Mountain, which can aid cultivators in Core Formation."

Hearing Chen Ye’s lion-hearted condition,

Qian Jin took a cold breath in the inn, feeling his scalp numb.

"Chen... Peak Master Chen, this... this asking price is rather..."

How precious is Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid?

If Qian Jin possessed such a Treasure of Heaven and Earth, he was confident he could achieve Core Formation in less than ten years.

Moreover,

Huayue Mansion had long been without a Nascent Soul True Monarch; this Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid is sparingly used and is one of Huayue Mansion’s crucial foundations.

Chen Ye spoke softy:

"Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid, to put it bluntly, only increases the likelihood of a cultivator’s Core Formation. As for your mansion’s Gu Tangyin, she is undoubtedly a hidden dragon with extraordinary talent, and will ultimately achieve Core Formation. What’s more when considering ... Taoist Friend Gu is True Man Dongshan’s favorite disciple ... besides her, I have several other high disciples from Huayue Mansion, each with outstanding gifts."

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin felt extremely bitter.

Chen Ye’s words struck the heart, each sentence cut deep.

For Huayue Mansion, Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid was unquestionably foundational, but it indeed couldn’t compare to a disciple with Gu Tangyin’s talent, especially given she’s the apple of True Man Dongshan’s eye.

"The Peak Master’s words are perfectly accurate..."

Qian Jin swallowed hard, cold sweat dripping from his forehead,

"Qian will surely convey Peak Master’s words intact to the True Man. But regarding the second and third items..."

The first alone was already significant.

Qian Jin dared not imagine what else Chen Ye might demand.

"The second item... hmm, Taoist Qian can relax."

Chen Ye smiled,

"I just want a Pill Formula."

Upon hearing this,

Qian Jin indeed relaxed a bit.

A Pill Formula is not a tangible resource, and giving it to Chen Ye doesn’t mean Huayue Mansion loses the formula.

He wiped his sweat, afraid Chen Ye might change his mind, and quickly said: "Please, Peak Master, be specific."

"I want the Six Qi Pill Formula."

Chen Ye replied flatly.

"Wha... what?"

Qian Jin’s freshly wiped forehead started sweating again.

Six Qi Pill?!

He originally thought Chen Ye would at most request rare formulas aiding Foundation Establishment or assisting Core Formation, but the Six Qi Pill... that is a supreme pill entirely made for Golden Core Stage cultivators!

This pill requires gathering the six energies of heaven and earth, combined with dozens of rare Spiritual Medicines to craft, and can refine the mana cultivation of Golden Core True Men, a secret not passed outside Huayue Mansion!

"Peak Master Chen!"

Qian Jin hurriedly said,

"The Six Qi Pill is an unpassed secret serving Golden Core True Men! Such a secret, even I have only heard its name, never seen the pill! If you demand this, the Mansion Master and the True Men will surely flay me alive!"

"That’s your concern,"

Chen Ye stated leisurely,

"No matter how precious a formula is, giving it to me is merely an expanded copy; Huayue Mansion would not lose flesh over it. Besides... the necessary materials for the pill are scarce and the crafting tough, I may not even learn it."

"Furthermore, I’m not negotiating with you, but issuing a final ultimatum."

Qian Jin’s old face creased into wrinkles.

What a predicament this is!

The Tribulation Fire Golden Liquid is already cutting into Huayue Mansion’s muscle, and now the Six Qi Pill Formula... it’s practically draining Huayue Mansion’s blood!