Chapter 1385 - 1385: What's His Agenda?

Of course, Jiang Cheng wouldn't go as far as to sacrifice himself for others.

He said it just out of habit to brush up his favorability.

Anyhow, when the door closes, no one will know he's inside lying down and sleeping.

"How about this, if you are willing, you can hand over the materials you've collected, and I'll take them back to refine when I have time."

"Once the products are ready, I'll distribute them to you."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was so excited that their breathing almost stopped.

Originally, they thought there wouldn't be any more lucky ones.

Even if there were, among the tens of thousands present, it wouldn't be their turn.

But what did they just hear?

As long as they're willing, the Supreme Palace Master can take the materials back to help refine them, with everyone getting a share?

"I'm willing!"

"I'm willing too!"

"I can't wait..."

"Is the Supreme Palace Master a Celestial God coming down to rescue us?"

Many were frantically handing over materials to Jiang Cheng while being moved to tears.

"Wuwuwu, I've never seen such a kind Daoist Saint in my life..."

"So noble and great!"

"Who would have thought our Supreme Palace Master was such a good person!"

"How can we ever repay you, Jiang Taishang?"

This time, their compliments were truly heartfelt.

Imagine a Daoist Saint, instead of cultivating, sacrificing his time and energy just to help tens of thousands of Outer Sect disciples refine pills.

And without asking for any reward.

What kind of spirit is this?

It's like feeding an eagle with one's own flesh...

To be honest, Brother Cheng has been reclusive over these years and hasn't been flaunting his presence in the Ice Palace.

These disciples originally came from the Ten Directions Alliance and various Great Sects; they're not from his direct lineage.

Their respect for him stems only from the reputation of the 'Invincible Daoist Saint'.

Yet at this moment, his unintentional act has successfully touched every Outer Sect disciple present.

They even wished they could immediately brave through difficulties for Jiang Taishang.

"But I have a condition first."

Jiang Cheng subtly pressed his hands, signaling everyone to hold on.

"Alchemy comes with a certain failure rate, so I hope you're mentally prepared."

He said this to prepare for gaining pills later on.

Though he said there's no need for compensation, the compensation actually comes from the 'failure rate.'

If two sets of materials yield two finished products from the system, giving them just one is sufficient.

As for the other one?

That, of course, 'failed'!

The crowd thought what could it be about.

Turns out it's just the failure rate, which is quite normal, isn't it?

"Rest assured, Supreme Palace Master, that's just human nature!"

"Exactly, alchemy inherently has a high failure rate, we know that!"

"We can completely understand it!"

"You don't need to specifically mention it, we know the rules..."

"You don't ask for compensation, we're already grateful beyond words, how could we expect more?"

Brother Cheng nodded in satisfaction.

Then he waved his hand, bringing over the thousands of Outer Sect Elders and Stewards present.

"You'll be responsible for recording the quantity of materials each person submits and the types of pills that can be refined."

"In the future, distribution will be according to the records."

These Outer Sect Stewards and Elders were all eager to have him help in refining pills.

Upon hearing this, they of course enthusiastically accepted their tasks.

After giving instructions, Jiang Cheng returned to his own palace.

What happened at the Outer Sect soon spread throughout the entire Ice Palace.

'Supreme Palace Master can refine pills.'

'He just refined a furnace of Fifth-grade Emperor Pill and a furnace of Sixth-grade Emperor Pill.'

'Both furnaces succeeded, and at a very fast speed.'

'The Supreme Palace Master decided to help the East Pole Institute's all Outer Sect disciples with pill refining!'

These messages spread like snowflakes, and soon they were hotly discussed throughout the Ice Palace.

The Outer Sects of the Ice Palace are divided into four large areas: east, south, west, and north. Jiang Cheng went to the East Pole Institute today.

Upon learning what happened there, Outer Sect disciples from the southwest and north areas also became excited.

Aside from some special groups that can't use pills, other Outer Sect disciples simply couldn't remain calm.

They all flocked to their superiors' residences.

"Elder, all of East Pole Institute got help from the Supreme Palace Master, what about us?"

"Our West Peak Institute can't fall behind!"

"Go talk to the Supreme Palace Master too, ask him to help us refine some as well."

"Yes, have him lend a hand."

"I've been preparing these materials for billions of years, waiting to be used..."

Their superior Elders and Stewards were restless themselves.

They didn't need any prompting, they flew straight to the Elder Council.

The Supreme Palace Master isn't someone you can meet just by saying so. At least the Outer Sect Elders don't have that qualification, they have to report their requests through the Elder Council and Gong Qing, layer by layer.

Meanwhile, Inner Sect disciples across the areas were also discussing this matter.

"Why is the Supreme Palace Master helping those bottom-tier Outer Sect disciples with pill refining?"

"Exactly, if he were to help, it should be us Inner Sect disciples."

"I've heard the Supreme Master was just bored, happened to walk over there, happened to chat with them, happened to refine two furnaces of pills, and happened to be in a good mood..."

"That's way too coincidental, I don't accept it!"

"Yes, we Inner Sect disciples aren't getting that treatment, where's the justice in that?"

"We want it too!"

Soon, a large number of Inner Sect disciples sought out their masters and uncles.

The more than three hundred Daoist Venerable Elders who were initially indifferent to Brother Cheng's alchemy suddenly had to rush into the meeting hall for an emergency discussion.

"Can the Supreme Palace Master really refine pills?"

"That's quite peculiar."

"Not really, when you think about it, he was originally the head of the Celestial Pill Department, so it makes sense he can refine pills, we just had preconceived notions."

"Could he really be a High-tier Emperor Pill Master?"

"If he truly is, we can also request him to refine for us."

"You're overthinking it."

Yuan Guang Daoist Saint suddenly poured cold water over them.

"Don't you find this matter suspicious?"

"Suspicious?"

Everyone seemed confused.

Yuan Guang snorted coldly.

"If he were just helping two disciples refine pills, that would be understandable."

"But the problem is he plans to help the entire East Pole Institute, all Outer Sect disciples and Steward Elders with pill refining!"

His eyes emitted two beams of light, like unraveling illusions amidst the fog, directly pointing at the final truth.

"That's a full 320,000 people!"

"That's a huge project, have you thought about it?"

"Can one person handle it?"

"Even if he could handle it, what's his motive?"

This old man, ever since he was told by Brother Cheng to sort out his own business last time, has been a bit resentful.

Though he doesn't dare oppose Jiang Taishang, it's clear he's trying to undermine things.

Moreover, his reasoning seemed logical and justified.

If there weren't systematic refining techniques, Jiang Cheng certainly wouldn't be so leisurely.

He also wouldn't be so noble as to act as a free labor model, nor could he handle the pills for 320,000 people.

Alchemy requires physical effort; even if most Outer Sect pills are at Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades, they still require immeasurable energy.