Chapter 931, The Alchemists’ Crushing Defeat

Translator: Silavin

 

“What’s that old fox Dan Xuanzi doing here?!”

 

“Damn, how did he arrive at such a good time? Don’t tell me he discovered that we just sold the Withered Frost Grass to Sacred Master Candidate Qin?”

 

Seeing Dan Xuanzi appear, the hearts of numerous influential figures from various Forces suddenly freeze. Dan Xuanzi was another old fox. Would he blame them for what had just transpired, them trying to take advantage of a Sacred Master Candidate?

 

After all, this could very well become a stain on Sacred Master Candidate Qin’s reputation!

 

However, when their gazes fell upon Qin Yichen, who stood silently to one side with a look of embarrassment, they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed this young Sacred Master Candidate had not yet realised what had happened.

 

“Everyone, due to certain circumstances, our Sacred Land has decided to only exchange for two Pill Formulas. I wonder if anyone has any objections?” Dan Xuanzi spoke directly, as though he had completely failed to notice the situation. His tone carried an unquestionable pressure.

 

Clearly, he was no greenhorn. He now represented Brilliant Sky Sacred Land, and if anyone had any objections, then simply don’t trade for those formulas. It was that simple!

 

Seeing this, the numerous people there couldn’t help but develop a favourable impression towards Qin Yichen. This Sacred Master Candidate was still easier to talk to. He was unlike this old thing, who constantly used his position to pressure others.

 

“Hall Master Dan is too courteous. Being able to exchange for two Pill Formulas is already our honour. How could we raise any objections to this!”

 

They all responded with fawning smiles, though their hearts were already blooming with joy.

 

In any case, they had already sold their surplus Withered Frost Grass to Qin Yichen. It was just that this old man did not know about it yet.

 

“En, since that’s the case, have you all prepared your Withered Frost Grass?” Dan Xuanzi nodded with a small smile.

 

“Twenty thousand stalks.”

 

Everyone pointed to their boxes piled up like small mountains, speaking in unison.

 

“Good, many thanks, everyone!”

 

Dan Xuanzi nodded. With a wave of his sleeve, a group of Brilliant Sky Sacred Land Disciples walked out from behind him. Each held a jade box, and through them, one could vaguely see the Pill Formulas contained within.

 

Seeing this, delight burst forth in the eyes of the many presents. Without a second word, each person grabbed a jade box, offered their thanks, and their figures shot into the sky. Their appearance suggested they feared Dan Xuanzi might discover they had sold the Withered Frost Grass to Qin Yichen.

 

Only after leaving Brilliant Sky Sacred Land did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.

 

Actually, they themselves did not know why the price of Withered Frost Grass had been rising so crazily. Moreover, it seemed that not long ago, all Sacred Lands had begun collecting it, which was also the reason for the rapid price increase of Withered Frost Grass.

 

Of course, what they did not know was that in recent days, the various Sacred Lands had already exchanged for Compound Pill Formulas from Brilliant Sky and learned of Withered Frost Grass’s importance for the Compound Pill.

 

It could be said that to refine the Compound Pill, Withered Frost Grass was indispensable.

 

However, the various Sacred Lands had not yet begun collecting Withered Frost Grass on a large scale. Because at this time, they did not yet know that Withered Frost Grass could not be cultivated. They still had the thought that there were plenty to go around.

 

Moreover, for now, the Withered Frost Grass collected by the various Sacred Lands was sufficient for their own use.

 

Actually, Brilliant Sky Sacred Land only knew this point because of Qin Yichen’s reminder. Without his reminder, by the time they realised it themself, Withered Frost Grass would probably become priceless.

 

After they left, Qin Yichen and Dan Xuanzi exchanged a smile.

 

After all, once those guys came to their senses, they would probably vomit blood!

 

…

 

After retrieving the Pill Formulas, while preparing the materials for refining the Compound Pill, the various Forces discovered with shock that amongst the materials for refining the Compound Pill, there was indeed one ingredient they all needed, which was Withered Frost Grass.

 

Immediately, those who had been overjoyed moments ago found their expressions becoming extraordinarily colourful.

 

Clearly, given the current situation, the price of Withered Frost Grass absolutely would never come down again. Because in just a few days, everyone would most likely know the importance of Withered Frost Grass.

 

And they… had foolishly sold vast quantities of Withered Frost Grass to Brilliant Sky Sacred Land at half price!!

 

Moreover, they had felt they had struck a great bargain.

 

In this moment, they finally realised just how laughable their earlier behaviour must have appeared in the eyes of Qin Yichen and Dan Xuanzi.

 

“Damn those cunning foxes, especially that little fox!”

 

Everyone cursed. Brilliant Sky Sacred Land was simply too underhanded.

 

At this time, they finally understood why Brilliant Sky Sacred Land had agreed to exchange such precious Pill Formulas for cheap Withered Frost Grass.

 

They had long foreseen the scene of Withered Frost Grass prices soaring, with countless Forces scrambling to compete for it.

 

The Withered Frost Grass they had previously collected was basically what these Top Tier Forces had gathered by nearly turning their entire territories upside down at great cost!

 

Now if they wanted to collect more, they could only purchase from those merchants who sold Withered Frost Grass.

 

And those forces that had broken off relations with Withered Frost Grass merchants had faces even darker than water. Originally thinking they would never again deal with such profit-seeking scoundrels, they were destined to swallow their pride and beg.

 

Most critically, the price of Withered Frost Grass would skyrocket!

 

Ten thousand stalks of Withered Frost Grass might originally have been just an insignificant sum. Using it to exchange for Pill Formulas was simply a windfall from Heaven.

 

But now, these Forces all understood that Brilliant Sky Sacred Land was no benevolent benefactor, but rather a bloodsucking vampire!

 

Of course, knowing the importance of Withered Frost Grass, they did not make a fuss, but secretly arranged for people to collect Withered Frost Grass from every corner they could find.

 

However, even so, in just one day’s time, the price of Withered Frost Grass had increased by double!

 

Yet for them, the truly distressing matters were only just beginning…

 

Originally, even losing that Withered Frost Grass was still acceptable to them. After all, they now had the Compound Pill Formulas in their hands. As long as they could refine the Compound Pill, wouldn’t they be able to earn it all back?

 

The answer was… they could not even earn the base cost back!

 

Because they simply could not refine a single Pill at all!

 

Even if they barely managed to form Pills, the medicinal efficacy was extremely poor. They were not even as good as ordinary Pills.

 

This tormented all the Alchemists.

 

With the Compound Pill, they suffered unprecedented defeat!

 

And this was not just them. Those lofty Heaven Grade Alchemists from the various Sacred Lands were suffering the same fate.

 

Counting it up, this was already their second time encountering massive defeat. The first time was naturally when they obtained the Compound Pill.

 

Although they could analyse the ingredients within it, they were unable to refine the Compound Pill. The second time was now. Even with the Pill Formulas, succeeding once or twice out of ten attempts was considered good, and even when successful, the highest quality was only with 20% efficacy.

 

Looking again at the Compound Pill retrieved from Brilliant Sky Sacred Land, they deeply felt the gap between the two. Calling the difference the same as Heaven and Earth was not excessive.

 

At this time, they could not help but sigh. To think the gap between them and Brilliant Sky’s Alchemists was actually this large.