Chapter 597, Trust

Translator: Silavin

 

“I believe this must be Shi Fei, Senior Shi, right?” After sitting down, Qin Yichen turned his gaze towards Shi Fei and cupped his hands respectfully.

 

“En.” Shi Fei merely responded with a bland acknowledgement before sitting there with his eyes closed, feigning sleep. Clearly, he still harboured some doubts about Qin Yichen.

 

“Brother Qin, what brings you here at this time?” Xing Yuhuan took over the conversation and asked Qin Yichen.

 

By rights, after a full day at the conference, Qin Yichen should have been at home resting and preparing for tomorrow’s competition. Moreover, even if he came here, he could hardly provide any assistance to Qin Yichen regarding Alchemy.

 

Pill Formulas? The Xing Family possessed them, but at present, the Xing Family was not yet under his control.

 

“Hehe.” Qin Yichen first smiled, unsurprised by Shi Fei’s attitude. “If my guess is correct, Brother Xing, you should be only one step away from the Martial Emperor Realm, right?”

 

“En.” Xing Yuhuan nodded and said, “However, while I have already touched upon the Martial Emperor Realm, but…”

 

If he could advance to the Martial Emperor Realm in a short time, who within the Xing Family could compete with him for the position of Patriarch?

 

However, this final step proved as difficult as ascending to Heaven. Even existences like Ouyang Haotian, blessed as someone chosen by Heaven, had been stuck at this step for several years.

 

“If there is anything that requires assistance, Brother Qin, please speak freely.” Xing Yuhuan’s lips carried a faint bitter smile as he changed the subject and spoke to Qin Yichen.

 

Shi Fei merely cast a cold glance at Qin Yichen. Xing Yuhuan’s cultivation was no secret. However, in the next instant, Qin Yichen’s words caused his head to shake violently!

 

“What if I could assist Brother Xing in breaking through to the Martial Emperor Realm?” Qin Yichen did not follow Xing Yuhuan’s words, but asked with a light laugh, keeping the topic on track.

 

*Boom!* Before Xing Yuhuan could respond, beside him, a powerful aura suddenly spread outward, emanating from the previously rather aloof Shi Fei!

 

“Uncle Shi!”

 

Seeing Shi Fei’s action, Xing Yuhuan called out. Although he too felt somewhat displeased by Qin Yichen’s jest, the latter had after all shown him considerable kindness and good will.

 

“Young man, if you have something to say, speak directly. Some words cannot be spoken carelessly!” Hearing Xing Yuhuan’s shout, Shi Fei slowly withdrew the aura belonging to a Martial Emperor. However, a mind-shaking pressure still lingered in the space, and Shi Fei’s voice rang out with some impatience.

 

“Hehe, a single Martial Emperor alone would not be enough to place Brother Xing in power. But if Brother Xing became a Martial Emperor, he could definitely become the Xing Family Patriarch without rivers of blood flowing.”

 

“Let me be direct, tomorrow at the Alchemy Manor Summit, I shall refine a Pill for you to assist in your direct breakthrough to the Martial Emperor Realm! But you must collect the materials for me.” Under that faint pressure, Qin Yichen did not apologise and admit fault as Shi Fei had expected, but spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

 

When his words concluded, he directly handed Xing Yuhuan a list of required materials. The latter hesitated briefly before finally accepting it.

 

“Brother Xing, this opportunity comes only once. Collect the materials I require with utmost haste. I shall await you at the Alchemy Manor Summit.”

 

After leaving these words, Qin Yichen smiled faintly at Xing Yuhuan, and without even glancing at Shi Fei, walked directly out.

 

After Qin Yichen departed, Xing Yuhuan hesitated momentarily before his gaze turned to the list in his hand. Upon seeing several medicinal materials written thereon, his brow immediately furrowed.

 

“Uncle Shi, what do you think…” Xing Yuhuan paused and handed the list to Shi Fei.

 

Merely glancing at it, Shi Fei immediately slammed the list onto the table, his furious roar echoing throughout. “Madman, he is simply a madman! These items are all priceless rarities without exception. Is he vainly trying to make us obediently deliver them with an utterly impossible promise!?”

 

Shi Fei’s roar continued for quite some time before he sat down somewhat angrily.

 

Had he known earlier that this list was so preposterous, he should have apprehended Qin Yichen immediately and personally split open his head to see if it had taken in boiling water.

 

“Uncle Shi, it might not be as impossible as you are imagining…” Seeing that Shi Fei had finally calmed down, Xing Yuhuan pondered briefly before speaking slowly.

 

“What? Do you actually believe him?” Seeing that Xing Yuhuan’s gaze showed signs of wavering, Shi Fei expressed surprise. In his impression, Xing Yuhuan was a wise man, and should not have been so easily deceived.

 

“Yuhuan, do you understand what this list represents? While it would not bankrupt our entire Wild Lion Mercenary Group, it would absolutely cause us severe damage!” Shi Fei shook his head and spoke with gravity.

 

Although the Wild Lion Mercenary Group was powerful, compared to the Xing Family, there was still a tremendous gap. If they suffered severe damage at this time, Xing Yuhuan would truly have no hope whatsoever!

 

Seeing Shi Fei’s grave expression, Xing Yuhuan also fell silent.

 

After all, what Qin Yichen had said was far too ethereal and illusory. If breaking through to the Martial Emperor Realm was truly as easy as he claimed, would the Martial Emperors in the current Imperial Dynasty not be numerous beyond count?

 

“I believe in him…” After pondering for a moment, thinking of Qin Yichen who had created legendary achievements at the Alchemy Manor Summit, he still gritted his teeth and spoke with determination.

 

…

 

In the blink of an eye, the night passed.

 

The following day, when the first ray of dawn tore through the darkness and poured over this land, the vast Heavenly Dragon Imperial City became almost instantly ablaze with activity. Countless people, their faces flushed with excitement, headed in the same direction.

 

For today would be the final round of the Alchemy Manor Summit!

 

Those who could stand out amongst the numerous participants and stand upon the ten final stone platforms were not ordinary individuals. If amongst the ten people, without even speaking of claiming victory, one merely needed to enter the top three to become an outstanding leader of the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty’s future!

 

In a room within the Shen Family Residence, Qin Yichen adjusted his robes. The Alchemy Master’s robes fitted his frame perfectly, and the patterns upon the robes, combined with his bearing, made him appear exceptionally noble in bearing.

 

After examining himself, Qin Yichen nodded with satisfaction. After clenching his fist with determination, he pushed open the door and emerged.

 

At this time, in the courtyard, Shen Fangu and several Shen Family Elders had long been waiting. Seeing Qin Yichen emerge, they all smiled and greeted him, and Qin Yichen politely returned their smiles.

 

*Ceak!*

 

At this moment, a door to one side also opened with a creaking sound. As sunlight streamed in, a pair of snow-white jade feet stepped into the sunlight and emerged gracefully.