Alchemy Master

Chapter 491, The Visitors Hold Ill Intentions

Translator: Silavin

Within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, there was a Flaming Heart Fruit Tree.

This was common knowledge to all.

The Flaming Heart Fruit was an enormous temptation for any Alchemy Master.

However, Flaming Heart Fruit would flower every hundred years, a hundred years borne, and a hundred years to ripen. All in all, it took three hundred years to harvest just one or two fruits.

Of course, sometimes with favourable conditions, they could even harvest three fruits.

With only such a limited number available after three hundred years, the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor naturally would not give any away.

Upon hearing the Manor Master’s resolute attitude, everyone finally set their worried minds at ease.

The Flaming Heart Fruit touched upon all of their interests.

Because, each time they harvested, regardless of how many fruits there were, the Manor Master would always set aside one to reward the most outstanding young Alchemy Master in the Manor.

“Brother Shen, there’s no need to be so hasty.”

The important figure showed no anger, as if he had anticipated the Manor Master’s reaction. Then, he glanced at the young people behind him and said unhurriedly, “In fact, I’ve merely brought a few Juniors to broaden their horizons.”

His tone made everyone feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Clearly, he was looking down on the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor!

The Manor Master remained silent, ignoring him, but this only made the man more pleased with himself. With a glance from him, one of the younger men stepped forward, cupped his hands towards the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor’s Manor Master and said, “Elder Shen, this Junior would like to learn from the Alchemy Techniques from members of your Ten Corner Alchemy Manor. I wonder if Elder Shen would grant this Junior such an opportunity?”

The Manor Master’s brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

This was clearly a provocation.

But at this moment, if he did not agree, it would be equivalent to admitting cowardice.

“Manor Master, let me deal with him!” From among the crowd, a person stepped forward. He was not very old, probably only around thirty, with bright gleaming eyes that indicated he was no ordinary individual.

“It’s him, Qiu Feicheng.”

Upon seeing him step forward, everyone from the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor felt reassured.

This Qiu Feicheng was one of the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor’s exceptional Alchemy talents. With him taking the lead, everyone believed it would be an easy victory.

“Hahaha!” The important figure suddenly laughed, turning to the Manor Master and said, “Brother Shen, since the Juniors are competing, why not we wager something? If anyone from your Ten Corner Alchemy Manor can truly impress my Juniors, then I’ll reward them with a Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon!”

As soon as he spoke these words, everyone immediately focused their gaze on the faintly luminous box in his hand, their eyes burning with desire.

Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon.

This was something they had only read about in ancient texts but had never seen it in person.

However, they were very clear about the descriptions of the Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon.

The function of the Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon could be said to be no less significant than the Flaming Heart Fruit, and in some aspects, it might even surpass the Flaming Heart Fruit.

Moreover, its rarity far exceeded that of the Flaming Heart Fruit.

Because, even if the Flaming Heart Fruit had reduced yields, over three hundred years there would always be at least one harvest. But the Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon was different.

The reason lay with the Heaven Silkworm itself.

The Heaven Silkworm was a remarkable creature that emerged in very special environments, yet it was extremely fragile. Sometimes even a small insect could bite it to death.

It might take hundreds of years for a Heaven Silkworm to survive to its cocoon stage, and during that period, if the Heaven Silkworm suffered any mishap, it would result in an incomplete Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon.

The important figure opened the box to reveal a perfectly intact Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon inside. Even the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor’s Manor Master could not help but be moved by the sight.

Such a perfectly intact Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon was exceedingly rare to behold, and its value absolutely surpassed that of the Flaming Heart Fruit.

After a brief moment of being touched, the Manor Master’s expression turned slightly displeased.

This was clearly showing contempt for the people of his Alchemy Manor.

He did not believe this guy was kind-hearted enough to bring such a valuable item over.

“Since Brother Wen is so interested, if I don’t offer a wager of my own, it would be inappropriate.” The Manor Master remained composed, speaking with ease, “I’ll put forward one Flaming Heart Fruit as a reward for the final victor!”

“Good, it’s settled then!”

The important figure, as if fearing the Manor Master might change his mind, immediately confirmed the arrangement.

Without a doubt, this was a high-stakes gamble!

Two treasures were comparable to Medicine King Grade Spirit Herbs. This was the chance to simultaneously obtain both. This made all the young Alchemy Masters within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor eager to try their hands.

Logically speaking, the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor had a significant advantage. After all, this was the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, and in terms of the number of Alchemy Masters, they held an absolute advantage.

As long as they adopted a rotating battle strategy, the chances of winning were very high.

Of course, the important figure must have considered this. His actions suggested only one possibility… he had absolute confidence in the Juniors he had brought.

Moreover, his behaviour clearly showed disdain for the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

The square was in a state of excitement.

The young Alchemy Masters of the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor were all very excited, but none more so than Qiu Feicheng.

He had absolute confidence in his abilities, and after briefly scanning the few people behind the important figure, he noted they were all younger than him and did not appear to have anything special about them.

He felt he had gained the upper hand. If he could defeat those few, both treasures would be his.

With these two treasures assisting him, his strength would definitely undergo a qualitative improvement.

…

The competition between Alchemy Masters was essentially an Alchemy Duel.

Subsequently, the important figure took out a Pill Furnace from within his loose sleeve and handed it to the Junior who was to compete.

The Pill Furnace was not large, otherwise it could not have been hidden within his sleeve.

It had an antique appearance, suggesting it had existed for a long period of time.

From its exterior, there did not seem to be anything particularly special about it, except for a few profound patterns engraved on the Pill Furnace.

The others did not notice anything unusual, but as soon as the important figure produced this Pill Furnace, the Manor Master’s expression suddenly changed dramatically.

“The Pure Flame Furnace.”

An unfamiliar name to many was slowly uttered by the Manor Master, who finally had a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth. “Brother Wen, you truly spare no expense.”

This Pure Flame Furnace had a significant background. It was said to have been discovered in an ancient ruin. However, due to its age, the Pill Furnace was somewhat damaged, Despite the damage this Pure Flame Furnace was still classified as a Peak Earth Grade Pill Furnace.

Therefore, this Pure Flame Furnace could enhance the user’s Spiritual Energy by a terrifying rate of nearly twofold!

In other words, unless one’s Spiritual Energy exceeded twice that of the opponent, victory would be impossible.

[This will be difficult!]

This was a competition among Juniors.

Due to age considerations, even if there were some differences in talent, the strengths of both sides should be roughly equal. With this Earth Grade Peak Grade Pill Furnace, there was almost no need for a competition at all.