Alchemy Master

Chapter 817, Stumbled Upon By Pure Chance

Translator: Silavin

Lin Bi (Manager Lin) could never have imagined that this youth in the Early Stage Martial Emperor Realm standing before him could possess such tremendous influence.

No matter how hard he wracked his brains, he could not comprehend what Qin Yichen had done to earn such attention from the major figures of the Inner Sect.

‘Young Friend?!’

For someone from the Outer Sect, this form of address represented an extraordinary honour.

One could even say that this Heaven Grade Alchemist from the Inner Sect had already placed this Youth in an extremely elevated position. Otherwise, how could he address him as a ‘Young Friend’!?

Upon hearing this form of address, Lin Bi seemed to understand why Dong Yu had fought so desperately to protect Qin Yichen.

In that moment, he couldn’t help but feel a trace of regret stirring within his heart.

Currying favour with Hall Master Xu was certainly important, but offending a youth with such limitless potential. Moreover, a Heavenly Martial Artist was far from wise.

Early Stage Martial Emperor Realm, yet he had managed to kill Yi Buyan, who was basically at the Half-Step Martial Ancestor Realm. This alone demonstrated just how immense this Youth’s potential truly was.

At the very least, Yi Buyan could not even begin to compare with him!

Qin Yichen observed Lin Bi’s ashen complexion, the corner of his mouth curving into a subtle arc. He understood clearly that these major figures had come because the items he had given Dong Yu had already reached their hands.

He knew full well the significance of the Compound Pills!

And now, these major figures had placed the power of decision in his hands, clearly with the intention of currying favour with him.

Otherwise, how could he, a newcomer who had only just entered the Sacred Land, possibly have the authority to determine the fate of a Martial Ancestor Realm Manager who held considerable power and influence in the Outer Sect?!

“This matter should be left to Manager Dong to handle.” He looked towards Dong Yu.

Clearly, Lin Bi had held back against Dong Yu earlier. Otherwise, with Dong Yu’s capabilities, he would never have been able to withstand Lin Bi’s assault.

“You’d best conduct yourself properly!” Following this, those major figures departed with Qin Yichen under the watchful eyes of all present.

“*Haa…* You…” Dong Yu looked at Lin Bi’s earth-coloured expression and sighed, saying nothing more before quickly following after them.

The corner of Lin Bi’s mouth carried a bitter smile. Although Dong Yu had given him a reprieve, he understood clearly that his progression in this life would stop at the Outer Sect. He would absolutely never be able to step into the Inner Sect now!

The incident at the Northern Brilliant Hall spread rapidly.

Yi Buyan had been killed!

The news virtually shook the entire Outer Sect.

Qin Yichen, from this moment forward, this name was added to the list of those who absolutely must not be provoked.

…

At this time, Qin Yichen, led by those several Elders, arrived at the grand hall atop the Inner Sect peak.

Inside the hall, those seven young men and women remained.

“It’s you…” Ning Li quickly recognized Qin Yichen. He froze momentarily, then seemed to understand. “So it was you…”

It was precisely because of that collision at the time that the medicinal liquids had mixed together into one mass, and he had merely condensed that mass of liquid into a Pill.

At this moment, he more or less understood why, no matter how many times he had attempted it afterwards, he could not succeed.

Because he simply had not grasped the key points involved.

“Greetings Senior Brother Ning.” Qin Yichen smiled as he greeted him.

Ning Li’s talent was beyond question. Although he hadn’t succeeded, he had already touched upon the essentials of Compound Pills.

“Huh…” Those several young men and women, however, looked completely bewildered, unable to comprehend.

Could it be that those Pills were created by this young man who appeared even younger than themselves!? They found it somewhat difficult to believe.

“Young Friend, were these Pills refined by you?”

The elderly man who had appeared at the Outer Sect’s Southern Brilliant Hall produced the pill and medicinal liquid that Dong Yu had delivered, questioning Qin Yichen.

At this moment, everyone in the hall focused their attention on Qin Yichen, awaiting his answer.

The four Elders appeared somewhat tense.

They feared desperately that this would prove to be yet another illusion. After all, Qin Yichen was far too young, and these Pills and medicinal liquid clearly did not seem like the work of a youth.

Therefore, they worried that perhaps Qin Yichen had obtained these Pills and medicinal liquid by chance.

“Yes.” Qin Yichen’s answer caused their hearts to tremble involuntarily, while simultaneously giving them the sensation of a burden being lifted.

“How did you accomplish this?!”

Another Elder practically rushed forward, somewhat excitedly grasping Qin Yichen’s arm as he asked with agitation.

“It was just…” Naturally, Qin Yichen didn’t wish to expose the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty. After glancing at Ning Li beside him, his eyes brightened as he said, “Just like Senior Brother Ning Li, I stumbled about randomly, and accidentally created it…”

The four Elders: “…”

Ning Li: “…”

Several young men and women, including Dong Yu who had just arrived: “…”

What did he mean by ‘stumbling about randomly’!?

If this thing could be created through random experimentation, then the incompatibility of different medicinal properties would not be considered an absolute iron law!

As long as there was even one successful example, this iron law would no longer remain absolute.

This was precisely why these four Elders attached such importance to, and felt such tension regarding the Pill refined by Ning Li.

Because that Pill represented the breaking of this absolute iron law!

“Perhaps it truly is as he says…” In the end, the four Elders could only accept Qin Yichen’s explanation. Or rather, this non-explanation.

After all, Ning Li had also stumbled about randomly and produced a Pill.

“Can you still refine them?” One of the four posed the question that currently worried everyone most.

“Elders, I personally witnessed him refine the Pill and medicinal liquid…” Standing behind them, Dong Yu spoke up weakly.

Because at this moment, Qin Yichen’s condition was not particularly good.

Only after Dong Yu’s reminder did everyone notice that the youth before them had a somewhat depleted aura, his complexion was rather poor.

After all, following his battle with Yi Buyan and then being suppressed by the Martial Ancestor Realm Lin Bi, Qin Yichen had reached his limit. Had he not consumed several Pills, he would have long since collapsed into unconsciousness.

“Rest first.” Although the Elders all felt extremely eager and wished to witness it personally, considering Qin Yichen’s current condition, they chose to let him rest first.

“Quickly, fetch my Supreme Clear Ice Spirit Pills.”

One of the Elders instructed a young woman beside him, who promptly departed.

Originally, Qin Yichen had intended to decline, but upon hearing the name of the Pill, his eyes brightened, and he cupped his fists towards the Elder. “Many thanks, Elder.”

What he needed was not so much the Pill itself, but rather the primary ingredient used to refine it: the Clear Ice Spirit Herb.

Following this, Qin Yichen consumed several Pills, sat down cross-legged on the spot, and began recovering his condition.

His movements in consuming the Pills appeared so natural, but the gazes of all four Elders remained fixed intently upon the Pills he had taken.

Though it was merely a glimpse, they clearly detected at least three different medicinal fragrances emanating from that Pill!

“You…”

Those who had previously lacked confidence suddenly became extraordinarily agitated after witnessing the Pills Qin Yichen had consumed.

When they still had no method of fusing even two medicinal properties, this person was already treating Pills with three different medicinal properties as though they were sweets!