Chapter 439: Master Mu Yi

Soon, under the leadership of Yao Chengming, Yao Qian and her group arrived at a clan hall.

Just as they sat down, Ji Chen noticed that before their arrival, there had already been a white-robed elder seated alone inside the hall, sipping tea with a hint of pride between his brows.

“How’s it? Did you find the Ziwei Spirit Grass?”

Yao Chengming sat in the main seat and inquired, as it was a matter concerning the rise and fall of the Yao Family, which he naturally had to care about.

“Buzz!”

The space vibrated slightly as Yao Qian flipped her palm and took out a stalk of purple herb. “Found it, but only this one stalk.”

“Good, good, good!”

Yao Chengming was pleased. “This is the most important main ingredient for crafting the Purple Essence Pill—indispensable. Now that we have the Ziwei Spirit Grass, the Purple Essence Pill should no longer be a problem.”

Upon hearing this, Yao Qian couldn’t help but feel curious and asked, “From Father’s words, does it mean you’ve found someone to craft the Purple Essence Pill?”

“Indeed.”

Yao Chengming nodded, then smiled and introduced to Yao Qian and others, “This gentleman is Master Mu Yi from Yunxia Temple. He came a long way from Yunxia Temple to help our Yao Family craft the Purple Essence Pill.”

“Master Mu Yi!”

Upon hearing this, Yao Qian and the others were startled, evidently having heard of the name before.

Yunxia Temple, located on Yunxia Mountain in Yanzhou, is reportedly a place where the number of disciples is small, less than a hundred.

Yet, this power is quite mysterious; they stay apart from the world and seldom appear, with their strength always being enigmatic.

Master Mu Yi, the junior brother of Yunxia Temple’s leader, reportedly dedicated himself to the study of Alchemy Dao since his youth.

With dedication and perseverance, he indeed achieved a significant accomplishment in Alchemy Dao and is now a Saint Tier Second Grade Alchemist, renowned in Yanzhou, considered a leading figure in Yanzhou’s Alchemy Realm.

Yao Qian never imagined that her father would invite Master Mu Yi; this must have cost a considerable price.

Thinking of this, she suddenly glanced at Ji Chen.

In terms of Alchemy Dao expertise, Ji Chen is a Saint Tier Third Grade, a level higher than Master Mu Yi.

If possible, Yao Qian naturally hoped Ji Chen could take charge of crafting the Purple Essence Pill.

After all, Ji Chen’s expertise is evident, increasing the probability of successful crafting.

However, Master Mu Yi is a respectful figure, a leading figure in Yanzhou’s Alchemy Realm, and also the junior brother of Yunxia Temple’s leader. He came all the way to the Yao Family, and now informing him that there’s no need for him to craft the Purple Essence Pill might make him dissatisfied, feeling like he’s been played.

“What’s the matter?”

Seeing Yao Qian silent and seemingly in a dilemma, Yao Chengming couldn’t help but wonder and inquire.

Yao Qian exchanged a glance with Grand Elder Yao Zhengde, then introduced, “Father, this is Young Master Ji Chen, whom we discovered in Jitu Mountain…”

She elaborated briefly on Ji Chen’s background, eventually saying, “Actually, Young Master Ji is also an Alchemist, and on the way back, I intended to hand over the crafting of the Purple Essence Pill to him…”

“Oh?”

Hearing this, before Yao Chengming could speak, Master Mu Yi, who sat quietly sipping tea, looked over at Ji Chen.

He suddenly laughed, “Little friend is also an Alchemy Dao person?”

“Yes.”

Ji Chen nodded, speaking while slightly bowing to Yao Chengming and Master Mu Yi, opening with a poised and respectful demeanor, “Ji Chen greets the two elders.”

“That’s quite unusual.”

Master Mu Yi put down the teacup and inspected Ji Chen closely. “Over the years, in the Lower Realm Plane, although quite a few people like you have crossed the Ancient Immortal Road to reach this world, in my knowledge, those holding the status of Alchemist are almost nonexistent.”

After all, standing out in the Lower Realm, proving oneself to be an emperor, is already a significant achievement.

Such individuals usually dedicate themselves entirely to the Martial Dao, leaving no time to study Alchemy Dao.

“Little friend may have some insights into Alchemy Dao, but I fear it may not yet be to the level of crafting the Purple Essence Pill?”

He spoke calmly, continuing, “Or perhaps, Miss Yao Qian hasn’t made it clear to you that the Purple Essence Pill is a Saint Tier Third Grade Elixir.”

“At this level, even with my personal endeavor, the success rate of crafting is no more than thirty percent.”

Though slightly proud, he didn’t intend to look down on Ji Chen, speaking with courteous words as though a senior advising a junior.

“Thirty percent, hmm…”

Ji Chen touched his chin. “Saint Tier Second Grade expertise crafting a Saint Tier Third Grade Elixir at a thirty percent chance; it makes perfect sense.”

Hearing this, Master Mu Yi slightly startled, evidently not expecting Ji Chen to speak such words as if a young junior were commenting on him.

“Young Master Ji Chen, better not lose manners.”

Yao Chengming slightly frowned, perceiving Ji Chen’s words as overbearing, a young junior freshly arrived from the Lower Realm Plane in the Immortal Realm dared to comment on Master Mu Yi like this?

He wished Master Mu Yi wouldn’t be offended and leave in anger, creating trouble for crafting the Purple Essence Pill.

Ji Chen was startled by the comment, understanding why Yao Chengming spoke like this.

Perhaps he felt that young juniors shouldn’t discuss Master Mu Yi in such a way.

After all, Yao Chengming didn’t know that if discussing Alchemy Dao expertise, Ji Chen was not inferior to Master Mu Yi.

Nonetheless, he didn’t bother explaining, just shrugged and sat silently.

Yao Qian quickly spoke, “Father, Master Mu Yi, don’t let Young Master Ji’s young age deceive you; his Alchemy Dao expertise is definitely not low, comparable to Master Mu Yi…”

“Not inferior to me?”

Hearing this, not just Yao Chengming but even Master Mu Yi himself was slightly stunned, then couldn’t help but laugh, “Miss Yao Qian suggests this Young Master Ji’s Alchemy Dao expertise is also at Saint Tier Second Grade, or even higher?”

“At such an age, should he truly possess expertise comparable to me, every time I see him in the future, I shall greet him with three kneels and nine bows, honoring him as a master.”

In Master Mu Yi’s view, he spent so many years exploring Alchemy Dao to achieve his current accomplishments, understanding well the difficulty of possessing Saint Grade expertise.

Not only in Yanzhou but across the entire Immortal Realm, young juniors like Ji Chen achieving Saint Grade expertise in Alchemy Dao are undoubtedly only a handful.

“Buzz…”

However, just as his words fell, the space in the clan hall suddenly trembled, and an immense spiritual power surged from Ji Chen’s Palace Sea, instantly engulfing the entire hall.