Alchemy Master

Chapter 567, Come Again Next Time

Translator: Silavin

“A game?” Qin Yichen sneered inwardly. If he had been the one to lose today, it would not have been settled so easily, would it?

However, although Qin Yichen intended to embarrass Ouyang Haotian, he also knew that making Ouyang Haotian crawl out of here was simply impossible.

If he held on relentlessly, it would only provoke some extreme reactions from Ouyang Haotian.

As he was now, he was unable to contend with the colossal entity that was the Ouyang Family!

“Since it’s a game, naturally there are winners and losers. Since Brother Ouyang can’t afford to lose face, at the very least he should produce something worth losing as a wager for the exchange, right?”

Qin Yichen chuckled lightly as he spoke.

Upon hearing these words, a cold glint flashed through Ouyang Haotian’s eyes again. [This bastard! He is basically pointing at my nose and calling me a poor loser! What is even more shameless is that after insulting me, he is righteously demanding compensation!]

“Haha, Brother Qin, it’s merely a game. I offers up those two Spirit Seeds as a matter of amusement. Congratulations on extracting the Spirit Liquid!” Ouyang Haotian took a deep breath and gave Ouyang Wensu a meaningful look. The latter hastily brought out the two Spirit Seeds and handed them to Qin Yichen.

Then, before Qin Yichen could speak again, Ouyang Haotian’s face darkened as he pushed through the crowd and left in an embarrassed manner with Ouyang Wensu.

*Siii…* Many people still drew in a sharp breath.

Ouyang Haotian was quite generous indeed—two million gold coins worth of Spirit Seeds, given away just like that.

Of course, those with discerning eyes also understood clearly.

If Ouyang Haotian had given less, would it not suggest that Ouyang Haotian’s face was not worth much!?

The reason Ouyang Haotian so generously produced those two ordinary Spirit Seeds was actually for the sake of his own face.

“Many thanks, Brother Ouyang. Come again next time!” Qin Yichen called out from behind, holding those two Spirit Seeds and waving at their retreating figures.

Those last four words nearly caused Ouyang Haotian, who had almost reached the staircase, to stumble and fall down the stairs.

[Come again next time, my arse!]

Although two million gold coins was not a major problem for the Ouyang Family, two million gold coins was definitely not a small sum either. Moreover, giving two million gold coins to Qin Yichen made Ouyang Haotian feel even more uncomfortable.

This time, he had truly lost ‘both his Wife and his soldiers’.

Not only had he lost his own face, but he had also dragged down the Ouyang Family’s Divine Appraiser, Ouyang Zhutian, causing him embarrassment as well.

A Peak Grade Spirit Seed had actually been judged by him as worthless trash!

Once this matter spread, Ouyang Zhutian’s reputation as a Divine Appraiser would likely decline considerably, and he would become a laughing stock.

Even the Ouyang Family’s prestige and reputation would suffer.

These were consequences that Ouyang Haotian had never anticipated beforehand.

After Ouyang Haotian’s figure disappeared at the staircase, the corners of Qin Yichen’s mouth lifted slightly.

Making Ouyang Haotian suffer was even more satisfying than extracting a Peak Grade Spirit Seed.

Afterwards, he did not continue selecting Shooting Star Spirit Crystals.

Because this was already enough.

Continuing would definitely arouse suspicion.

Even if he selected Spirit Crystals randomly, he would still attract attention.

He did not want a pair of eyes constantly watching him from behind.

Therefore, he chose to retreat.

However, this trip to Water Moon Crystal House had yielded incredibly rich rewards.

A Peak Grade Spirit Seed!

He had not expected his luck to be so good—this Spirit Dissipation Crystal that had circulated in the Imperial City for a long time was actually still here.

“Please wait a moment, young friend.” Just as Qin Yichen was preparing to leave, a voice called out to him.

An elderly man walked over from behind the crowd. Upon seeing him, the surrounding people actually chose to make way for him.

This showed the extraordinary status of this elderly man.

“Elder He, why have you come?”

The Water Moon Crystal House manager immediately approached him upon seeing him, speaking in a respectful tone.

This elderly man was an Elder of the Sha Family, the Force behind Water Moon Crystal House.

“I just came to have a look.” Elder He cast an appreciative glance at the manager.

Water Moon Crystal House’s spectacular scene today was definitely inseparable from this manager’s efforts.

Listening to the discussions of the people around him, Qin Yichen also learned of this elderly man’s identity. His heart immediately began to worry, [Could he have discovered something? Has the Sha Family come to trouble me?]

If he were targeted by the Sha Family, that would definitely not be a good thing for him.

“I wonder if this young friend would be willing to part with that Peak Grade Spirit Seed and transfer it to this old man?”

When Elder He approached Qin Yichen’s side and spoke, Qin Yichen’s heart finally settled.

[So he just wanted to buy the Peak Grade Spirit Seed in my possession.]

However, Qin Yichen had no intention of selling it.

Peak Grade Spirit Seeds were things that could only be encountered by chance, not things that could be deliberately sought after.

Moreover, he was not as superficial as these people.

Spirit Liquid from Spirit Seeds, especially diluted Spirit Liquid, was completely useless to him.

Because once diluted, or even once cracked open, the Spirit Liquid’s abundant energy would dissipate, regardless of how well it was preserved.

Spirit Liquid had to be consumed directly to maximise its value!

Therefore, the seemingly damaged Peak Grade Spirit Seed in Qin Yichen’s hands was actually worth far more than the Spirit Liquid itself.

The reason was simple.

Even for a complete Peak Grade Spirit Seed, even Martial Emperors faced enormous risks in refining it, let alone giving it to Juniors to use.

So it was not that these experts could not handle a Peak Grade Spirit Seed, but rather that no one had the courage to directly refine a complete Peak Grade Spirit Seed.

But this damaged one was different.

Although it only contained a dozen or so drops of Spirit Liquid, it was just right, especially perfect for use by Juniors like Qin Yichen.

“This old man is willing to purchase it for twenty million gold coins.”

Elder He’s next statement caused most people in the Crystal House to involuntarily gasp.

Twenty million gold coins!

They could not help but be shocked.

At the same time, it made them understand even more why some people could make their fortunes through crystal gambling, and why so many people were passionate about crystal gambling.

“Sir is truly generous.” A strange glint flashed through Qin Yichen’s eyes.

That this elderly man could offer a price of twenty million showed that he genuinely wanted to purchase it, and with complete sincerity.

After all, the remaining Spirit Liquid in the damaged Peak Grade Spirit Seed in Qin Yichen’s hands was actually only thirteen or fourteen drops.

According to the market price of one million per drop, it was actually only worth fourteen million.

Elder He had increased the price by six million gold coins in one go, showing that he had no intention of low balling him.

Twenty million gold coins was indeed a reasonable price.

However, Qin Yichen had no intention of selling.

After all, he wanted to rely on this damaged Peak Grade Spirit Seed to break through to the Martial Emperor Realm!

Therefore, for him, this was something that no amount of money could replace.