Chapter 472, Ten Corner Ancient City

Translator: Silavin

 

Zhao Yaorou was unconscious for two and a half days before finally waking up.

 

Fortunately, while at the Xiang Family, she had resisted to the death, so apart from her body being rather weak, she had not suffered any other injuries.

 

After all, the Xiang Family still harboured intentions of annexing the Zhao Family, and in their eyes, Zhao Yaorou and the Zhao Family were simply meat on the chopping board.

 

However, they never expected Qin Yichen to be the variable that would upset their plans.

 

During these days, Qin Yichen and his two companions naturally received the highest hospitality at the Zhao Family.

 

Although he did not step outside, he already knew the Xiang Family had been reduced to ashes.

 

News of this incident naturally reached the Northern Depths Sect.

 

The Northern Depths Sect was furious and once again sent out a message, vowing to severely punish the culprit and show no leniency.

 

Just when everyone thought the Northern Depths Sect was about to make a major move, they were astonished to discover that while the thunder was loud, the raindrops were very small.

 

In fact, after making their statement, not a single Elder from the Northern Depths Sect stepped forward.

 

This subtle attitude made many understand one thing.

 

The Northern Depths Sect had backed down!

 

After their Core Disciple was killed, and four Elders fell one after another, the Northern Depths Sect chose to… retreat.

(Silavin: the Deacon is considered an Elder)

 

Indeed, they were retreating. They were avoiding further confrontation with Qin Yichen.

 

Was the Northern Depths Sect afraid of Qin Yichen’s strength?!

 

Absolutely not.

 

Although Qin Yichen’s strength was impressive, he was still at Early Stage Martial King Realm. Such strength was clearly insufficient to intimidate a Major Sect like theirs.

 

Therefore, many people began to think about… the Force behind Qin Yichen.

 

This was absolutely not something to be ignored.

 

After careful consideration, many Forces came to terms with the situation.

 

Although the Northern Depths Sect had backed down, it must be said that this was a wise choice.

 

For the Northern Depths Sect standing at the pinnacle, this kind of loss was bearable and would not cause much impact.

 

As for mocking the Northern Depths Sect…

 

Apart from the Three Sects and One Manor, who would dare mock the Northern Depths Sect in front of their face!?

 

They only avoided Qin Yichen due to fear of the Force behind him.

 

The situation quickly settled down.

 

However, it made all Forces remember one person, someone who should absolutely not be provoked… Qin Yichen.

 

…

 

Regarding the Northern Depths Sect’s reaction, Qin Yichen was not surprised by it.

 

But the Zhao Family members were different from him; they had been anxious until they gathered some intelligence and finally felt relieved.

 

Looking at the young man before him, the Zhao Family Patriarch, Zhao Wengting, did not know what to say.

 

Especially those Zhao Family members who had previously not treated Qin Yichen well, their faces were now full of shame.

 

To think they had doubted him.

 

If not for Qin Yichen, the Zhao Family would no longer exist.

 

“Master Qin, we cannot express our gratitude in words. If there’s ever anything the Zhao Family can do for you, just say the word.”

 

Zhao Wengting’s face was full of sincerity.

 

Words of gratitude, if said too much, served no purpose. One simply needed to remember the favour.

 

“Haha.” Qin Yichen smiled slightly and did not say anything.

 

In fact, he had come to repay a debt of gratitude.

 

However, the Zhao Family could not understand why Qin Yichen wanted to help them, and now, fearing that Zhao Yaorou might encounter trouble on her way to the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, Qin Yichen had offered to escort her there.

 

“Yaorou, we entrust you to Master Qin.”

 

With a glance from Zhao Wengting, an Elder beside him took out a package and handed it to him, “This is a small token of appreciation from our Zhao Family. We hope Master Qin will accept it.”

 

“This…” Qin Yichen hesitated a bit, but seeing the expressions of the Zhao Family members around him, after a brief hesitation, he accepted it. “Then I shall respectfully comply.”

 

He knew this was a show of the Zhao Family’s goodwill. If he did not accept it, the Zhao Family might mistakenly think he looked down on them.

 

Thus, Qin Yichen left without alerting any Force in the city.

 

He, Zhao Yaorou, Gongshu Zhiyi, and Lu Xiaoguan, four people in total, boarded an inconspicuous carriage and left Positively Tranquil City.

 

…

 

Ten Corner Ancient City, the location of the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

The Ten Corner Alchemy Manor was known to everyone.

 

In terms of Martial Strength, perhaps the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor was not the strongest in this region, but in terms of prestige, even the three Major Sects combined could not match the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

The Alchemy Grandmasters in the three Major Sects mostly came from the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor. Moreover, if Juniors of the three Major Sects were found to have excellent Spiritual Energy talent, they would be sent by their Sect Elders to study at the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

This shows how deep the influence of the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor was in this region.

 

However, this also led to the internal structure of the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor becoming very complex, divided into various large and small factions.

 

Newcomers, even if their talent met the standard to enter the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, could only choose to join a certain faction. Otherwise, no matter how good their talent was, they would be buried in obscurity.

 

Moreover, within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, the competition between various factions was in full swing.

 

The strength of a faction was inseparable from the strength of its Alchemy Masters.

 

Just like the three Major Sects, they all had some understanding of each other’s strength. Even if one had slightly stronger individual strength, the difference would not be particularly great.

 

This is where the usefulness of Pills would be manifested.

 

Because Pills could compensate for some power gaps and make the strong even stronger, thereby widening the gap in strength.

 

Qin Yichen had been to the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor before and was certainly aware of its inner workings.

 

Originally, he had no intention of entering the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, but after his strength improved following his time with the Gongshu Clan, he felt it necessary to visit the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

Because within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, there was something worth him fighting for… the Flaming Heart Fruit.

 

If he could obtain the Flaming Heart Fruit and refine it into Flaming Heart Pills, then Qin Yichen’s Spiritual Energy cultivation would have the prospect of advancing another step!

 

This was Qin Yichen’s objective.

 

Although his current Spiritual Energy cultivation was already very high, if he wanted to go to the Feng Family and face the Ouyang Family, it was still far from enough.

 

He must continue to improve himself!

 

Along the way, the four did not encounter any obstacles, and after several days, they arrived at Ten Corner Ancient City.

 

Ten Corner Ancient City was not the largest city in this region, but it was definitely the most prosperous. The reason was none other than Pills!

 

Pills were a necessity for any Force, and any strong practitioner.

 

In Ten Corner Ancient City, one could buy the best Pills and also sell medicinal herbs at several times higher than their original price.

 

Many merchants would buy Pills at low prices in Ten Corner Ancient City and then sell them at high prices in other cities. There were also merchants who would buy medicinal herbs at low prices and sell them in Ten Corner Ancient City.

 

As time went by, Ten Corner Ancient City became increasingly prosperous and became the most important economic hub in this region.

 

After entering the ancient city, Gongshu Zhiyi, who had never seen such a scene, was completely amazed by what she saw.