BTTH : Emperor Yang

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Shock

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The grand hall was silent.

Hearing those words, the members of the Xiao Clan were even more shocked. Their breathing grew heavier as one pair of fiery eyes after another locked onto the hundred or so small jade bottles on the table.

Such a large number of pills... Almost no one present had ever seen such a sight with their own eyes.

So many pills, and in such a complete variety—this was simply...!

No one from the Xiao Clan could remain indifferent.

They were well aware of how terrifyingly valuable this was.

If this batch of pills entered the market, the sensation it would cause would be unimaginable.

And if their Xiao Clan was the one handling the sales...

Then they would truly strike it rich!

Beyond the direct income from selling the pills, there were countless hidden benefits—such as influence, reputation, and prestige.

Xiao Feng, the steward who had brought Wei Yang to the Xiao Clan, was so shocked that he couldn’t even speak for a long time.

At first, he had assumed that this so-called Physician Wei might, at most, bring out some semi-finished medicinal powders.

After all, some experienced physicians and even alchemist apprentices could produce semi-finished powders—though their quality would vary greatly.

Only a true Tier 1 Alchemist could refine pills.

Only true pills were considered properly formed.

But now, Wei Yang had not only taken out Tier 1 Pills... he had brought out an entire pile of them?!

Gulp... Gulp...

The sound of people swallowing their saliva echoed quietly through the hall.

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”How about it? This deal?” Wei Yang asked.

”No problem!” The Grand Elder responded excitedly.

”Yes, Physician Wei, you can rest assured. There is absolutely no issue with entrusting this batch of pills to our Xiao Clan. We have the capability to sell them and guarantee to fetch you a price that will satisfy you!” The Second Elder hurriedly added.

”Yes, Physician Wei, you can trust in the reputation of our Xiao Clan,” the Third Elder chimed in.

Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, steadying himself. He looked at Wei Yang and nodded solemnly. ”Physician Wei, since you have chosen to cooperate with our Xiao Clan, we will certainly not let you down!”

Wei Yang waved his hand. ”Those are minor details. You can decide on the price yourselves. First, check these pills. If there are no issues, we can discuss the rest.”

”Yes, yes, let’s check them first.” The Grand Elder nodded repeatedly. Then, with a hint of respect, he explained, ”Of course, Physician Wei, please don’t misunderstand. It’s not that we don’t trust you—it’s just standard procedure...”

”I understand. Go ahead.” Wei Yang waved casually.

”Alright, Physician Wei, please wait a moment.” Xiao Zhan nodded.

With that, Xiao Zhan, the three elders, and several of the Xiao Clan’s senior members personally stepped forward to inspect the pills.

One of the elder members carefully picked up a jade bottle, his hands trembling slightly with excitement as he gently removed the lid.

Immediately, a faint medicinal fragrance spread through the air, growing even richer.

Just by smelling it, one could tell that this pill’s quality was excellent.

At this moment, Xiao Zhan and the three elders all breathed a silent sigh of relief in their hearts.

It was indeed a properly refined pill—of high quality, no less!

This deal was secure.

They had completely let go of their last lingering doubts.

And what followed was pure joy.

Wei Yang couldn’t help but sigh inwardly at the scene before him: How glorious the Xiao Clan once was! One of the Eight Ancient Clans... Their patriach, Xiao Xuan, was once the strongest expert on the continent—a Half-Emperor! Yet now, the Xiao Clan has fallen to such a state...

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”This is a Qi Recovery Pill—the medicinal fragrance is rich, the pill itself is perfectly round and flawless, its color bright and lustrous. This is a high-quality pill!” The Grand Elder carefully placed the pill back into the jade bottle and praised.

”This is Blood Restoration Powder, a Tier 1 pill meant for external application. It is highly effective for treating wounds from swords, blades, or magical beast bites! The liquid is a vibrant, translucent green, thick and gel-like, with no visible impurities even upon close inspection. Its medicinal fragrance is rich, and its quality is also top-tier!”

Xiao Zhan held up a bottle containing a dense, green liquid, carefully observing it before voicing his admiration.

”This is a Healing Pill, meant for internal injuries...”

”This is a Detoxification Pill... The quality is excellent!”

With each new pill inspected, the Xiao Clan members’ excitement grew.

Even though they were not alchemists, they still possessed the basic ability and experience to evaluate a pill’s type and quality.

And every single one of these Tier 1 Pills was of the highest quality!

At the same time, the members of the Xiao Clan occasionally glanced at Wei Yang with growing reverence, even showing hints of flattery in their eyes.

Wei Yang, on the other hand, sat there indifferently, even feeling a little bored.

From the corner of his eye, he glanced toward the corner of the hall, where Xiao Yan, still in shock, was left dumbfounded. That sight lifted his mood even more.

Being able to shock Xiao Yan, who had yet to rise to prominence, was an achievement in itself.

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A long while later.

The Xiao Clan members had finally finished carefully inspecting every single pill.

There was no doubt—all 163 pills were Tier 1 Pills, and every single one was of the highest quality!

This was truly terrifying.

Without being an experienced alchemist, it would be impossible to refine such a large batch of high-quality pills.

And if all these pills had been refined by the same alchemist...

Then that person had to be at least a Tier 2 Alchemist!

This batch of pills was incredibly valuable!

Whoosh—

Xiao Zhan exhaled deeply, placing the final pill back into its jade bottle.

He exchanged glances with the three elders and several clan members, all of whom subtly nodded, their faces filled with unconcealed joy.

Turning back toward Wei Yang, Xiao Zhan’s expression became even more respectful. He cupped his hands and said, ”Physician Wei, we have completed our inspection. There is no doubt—all of these are indeed Tier 1 Pills, and their quality is top-notch!”

The three elders and the many Xiao Clan members remained silent, not daring to interrupt.

At this moment, no one was foolish enough to cause trouble. Even the three elders understood that this matter was of utmost importance, so they left the negotiations entirely to Xiao Zhan.

Public and private matters—they could still distinguish between the two.

Wei Yang nodded casually. ”As long as there’s no problem, that’s all that matters.”

Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something but was unsure how to begin.

Seeing this, Wei Yang smiled. ”Patriach Xiao, if you have something to say, please speak freely.”

”In that case, I hope you will forgive my boldness...” Xiao Zhan cautiously inquired, ”These pills—may I ask who refined them?”

”Of course, if it’s inconvenient for you to say, there’s no need to answer...” Xiao Zhan quickly added.

Around them, the Xiao Clan members also looked at Wei Yang nervously, their eyes filled with anticipation.

This matter involved at least a Tier 2 Alchemist—they could not afford to be careless.

A Tier 2 Alchemist held a prestigious status. Currently, in the entire Wu Tan City, it seemed that only the Mitchell Auction House had one.

As for the Three Major Clans, the alchemists they had dealings with were all Tier 1, and even their skills were... questionable at best.

To put it simply, they were barely passable.

Even so, their relationship with those alchemists was merely a partnership. If the alchemist was unhappy, they could terminate their cooperation at any time.

Sometimes, even if the Xiao Clan provided the ingredients and sought an alchemist’s help, they had to coax and appease them, carefully watching their expressions.

If a batch was ruined? The Xiao Clan bore the cost.

If a batch succeeded? The alchemist took half.

Sometimes, even if the Xiao Clan provided three sets of materials, they might not even get a single mediocre pill in return.

This clearly showed just how highly sought after—and unreasonable—alchemists could be.

But now, someone had come to them of their own accord, offering an entire batch of top-quality pills, and simply saying:

”Let’s cooperate. You sell these for me.”

This level of generosity... This kind of opportunity...

It was enough to make someone wake up laughing in their sleep!

This was practically a pie falling from the sky!

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To Xiao Zhan’s question, Wei Yang responded indifferently, ”It’s nothing inconvenient to say. These pills were refined by me personally. Oh, and some were made by my friend.”

Hiss—

The sound of people drawing sharp breaths filled the room once again.

Everyone was shocked beyond words as they stared at Wei Yang.

Even though they had already suspected it, hearing it confirmed still left them utterly stunned.

Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan, the three elders, and all the Xiao Clan members had their mouths hanging open in astonishment.

Only Gu Xun’er remained calm and composed—she had already guessed it long ago.

After all, she could sense how strong Wei Yang’s soul power was.

If he wasn’t an alchemist, that would be the real surprise.

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