Chapter 616, Being Blackmailed

Translator: Silavin

 

Upon hearing these words, Qin Yichen’s head immediately drooped with a row of black lines. [This old thing is now brazenly coming to ask for Alchemy Technique with such thick skin!?]

 

However, even though he knew this was the case, he seemed to have no other choice. After all, Feng Lingzun was currently an important link between him and the Feng Family!

 

If this old man caused trouble from within, then he and Feng Qianxue would have even less of a chance.

 

“Elder Feng, have you actually confirmed it or not?” Qin Yichen asked tentatively, though the latter seemed as if he had not heard him at all and did not answer.

 

“Fine, I’ll give you another Alchemy Technique!” Qin Yichen took a deep breath and slowly said.

 

[So straightforward?] Upon hearing Qin Yichen’s words, Feng Lingzun’s heart trembled, but suddenly his thoughts began to turn. This time, he had already thrown away his dignity, so if he only obtained one new Alchemy Technique, wouldn’t that be a bit too much of a loss? After all, in his view, Dan Xuan and Chen Yun had done nothing at all, yet had obtained three Alchemy Techniques for free!

 

Looking at Feng Lingzun’s expression that first showed joy, then forcibly suppressed his emotions, Qin Yichen could not help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. He had just been bargaining with Long Zexiao, and in such a short time, he had become the one being blackmailed?

 

Indeed, the world was unpredictable, and the changes between roles were simply too fast.

 

“I only have two more left!” Finally, after Qin Yichen finished saying this, he lay on the chair in the hall with a pained and helpless expression, displaying a posture of ‘you win’.

 

“*Cough, cough…* The Patriarch has agreed!” Upon hearing about two Alchemy Techniques, Feng Lingzun nearly burst into delighted laughter, but considering that Shen Fangu was still nearby, he forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart, pretending to be very calm as he spoke to Qin Yichen.

 

Although he had already guessed this result in his heart, when he heard Feng Lingzun say it personally, Qin Yichen still could not help but want to jump with joy.

 

To gain the recognition of the Feng Family, reaching this step, he had truly paid too much.

 

Fortunately, all his efforts had not been in vain. At least, he had now taken the first step!

 

“Yichen, the Patriarch also said to have me bring back the Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill Formula.”

 

Although he wanted to immediately witness those two Alchemy Techniques, Feng Lingzun still first completed the task that Feng Wentian had assigned him.

 

“En.” Qin Yichen responded casually. It was as if the Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill was nothing at all in comparison to being able to see Feng Qianxue.

 

Seeing Qin Yichen in such an infatuated state, Feng Lingzun could not help but sigh with emotion. If Feng Qianxue had not been arranged to marry Ouyang Haotian, this young man would definitely be their first choice.

 

After learning of the Feng Family’s attitude, Qin Yichen became somewhat impatient.

 

Now, he and Ouyang Haotian had basically completely torn apart all facade, and what he had to do was not merely to prevent Ouyang Haotian from harming Feng Qianxue, but to fundamentally uproot the entire Ouyang Family from its roots!

 

However, the Ouyang Family had been established in Heavenly Dragon Imperial City for a long time. Although they had experienced a great catastrophe, they had ultimately survived, and moreover, Ouyang Haotian had ingratiated himself with the great tree that was the Feng Family. Even compared to before, the Ouyang Family had even more confidence!

 

To destroy the Ouyang Family, among the Forces he was acquainted with, probably none would be willing to openly support him.

 

After all, compared to a talented Alchemy Master versus a Family with profound foundations, most people would remain neutral—not standing with the Ouyang Family was already quite a good result.

 

To accomplish such a thing, Qin Yichen could only rely on his own Forces!

 

The Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce was undoubtedly his best choice.

 

With Ye Liangchen, that business genius, Shu Ruyan’s assistance, plus his reputation and Pill Formulas, it would be enough for a Grand Empire’s Business Alliance to establish itself and gain fame in the Heavenly Dragon Imperial City!

 

Finally, after Qin Yichen provided another two Alchemy Techniques and the Pill Formula to Feng Lingzun, the latter departed from the Shen Family Residence as if bathed in a spring breeze, completely satisfied.

 

And Qin Yichen, immediately after he left, rode Gongshu Zhiyi’s wooden bird and set off for the Great Prosperity Grand Empire.

 

…

 

After half a month had passed, news of the Alchemy Manor Summit had spread throughout almost the entire territory of the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty. Even in other Imperial Dynasties, they knew of the existence of the Heaven Defying Extreme Emperor Transformation Pill. Qin Yichen’s name also spread far and wide with the dissemination of this news.

 

Throughout the various Alchemy Manor Regions of the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty, quite a few Alchemy Manors had perceived the crisis.

 

For instance, the First Gathering Alchemy Manor had devoted all their efforts to cultivating Luo Xiujie, who had originally gone with the expectation of claiming the champion position at the Alchemy Manor Summit, but in the end did not even make it into the top three.

 

This was not to say that his abilities were poor, but rather that two Heaven Defying monsters, Qin Yichen and Qian Zhengchen, had suddenly emerged, taking the championship seat from him.

 

In the final round, he had also been defeated by Zhu Jingxing, who had obtained a decent Pill Formula from some ruin. Due to the effects of that Pill, he could only be in fourth place.

 

This had also made all Alchemy Manors rush to get better Pill Formulas, and for a time, Alchemy Manors everywhere were frantically collecting rare Pill Formulas from their regions.

 

Along the way, Qin Yichen witnessed many Human Grade Alchemy Masters who were rarely seen on ordinary days searching for Pill Formulas everywhere, which made him bitterly smile.

 

Suddenly, Qin Yichen seemed to think of something, his heart suddenly trembling. Under his mental control, the wooden bird beneath his feet suddenly dramatically increased its speed!

 

Upon seeing the disasters brought about by the scramble for Pill Formulas in many regions, he suddenly remembered the matter of the Compound Pills. If any Alchemy Manor knew about this, a great catastrophe would probably descend upon the Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce!

 

What Qin Yichen worried about was not unfounded.

 

Due to the development during this period, the reputation of the Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce’s Compound Pills had not only spread within the Great Prosperity Grand Empire, but even some Grand Empires in the surrounding areas knew about it.

 

While the Alchemy Manors were frantically collecting Pill Formulas, the Grand Empires around the Great Prosperity Grand Empire all turned their attention to the Great Prosperity Grand Empire.

 

If they handed over this revolutionary Pill Formula to any Alchemy Manor, they would definitely receive enormous rewards!

 

During Qin Yichen’s journey, because the Great Prosperity Grand Empire’s Royal Family refused to hand over the Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce, the Great Prosperity Grand Empire was already in a precarious situation.

 

The new War God, Li Yuanba, had long since left the Great Prosperity Grand Empire to train elsewhere. However, they now faced the allied forces of several surrounding Grand Empires.

 

Even the Carefree Prince could not stop that army several tens of times larger than theirs!

 

In just a few days, an army of millions assembled from six or seven Grand Empires had broken through the Great Prosperity Grand Empire’s defensive lines and formed a pincer on Twilight City.

 

Compared to the previous Twilight City, the current Twilight City was undoubtedly much more oppressive and quiet.

 

On the streets, figures were a rare sight. Even the city gates on all sides were tightly closed. On those tall city walls, cold light flickered, and masses of dark Human heads were faintly visible.

 

The entire city was at present in preparation for war.