Dominator Emperor

Lan Yunzhu couldn’t believe her eyes. This was the Ginseng Ancestor! And now it was pleading for Li Qiye to take it with him. No one would ever believe such a story.

“You little rascal.” Li Qiye chuckled and shook his head. “I may not be well-read, but even I know your ginseng juice can’t compare to Starry Universe Water. Besides, sorry to say, I happen to have some Starry Universe Water on me.”

Called out by Li Qiye, the Medicine Ancestor was a bit embarrassed. It said, “Hehehe, my ginseng juice is indeed a tiny bit inferior to Starry Universe Water, just a tiny bit. If you’re really willing to take me, I… I can give you some of my Ginseng Whiskers when you need them. How about that? My Ginseng Whiskers can definitely save your life. As long as you’re willing to make a pact, an oath between us, I’m willing to use my Life Essence to save you if you’re on the brink of death. What do you think?”

At this point, the Ginseng Ancestor grew solemn. For an Immortal Elixir like an Immortal Ginseng, Life Essence was an extremely important thing. To be willing to give even its Life Essence was a testament to its sincerity.

Lan Yunzhu was moved. If the Ginseng Ancestor willingly gave its Life Essence, that was incredible—countless times better than capturing it and stewing it!

“Alright, then let’s make a pact. How about a True Destiny Oath?” Li Qiye said, smiling at the Ginseng Ancestor.

In the end, the Ginseng Ancestor and Li Qiye made a pact with a True Destiny Oath. Once the oath was sworn, the contract was sealed, and the Ginseng Ancestor followed Li Qiye.

“How about taking me too?” The Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps couldn’t help but inch closer, looking a little shy. As a Ten Transformations Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps, something that even a Medicine Emperor would go crazy for, it now looked bashful, practically begging Li Qiye.

Lan Yunzhu was dumbstruck. The Medicine Ancestor begging Li Qiye to take it away had already stunned her, and now even the Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps was pleading with him to take it along.

“Well now…” Li Qiye spread his hands, looking troubled. “You should know, I don’t take on freeloaders. If I were to use you for Alchemy, I’m sure you wouldn’t be willing. What’s in it for me to take you all over the world? You have to realize, you’ve already benefited from my Cyan Lamp.”

The Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps hurriedly said, “If you take me with you, I’ll be a great help! My medicinal aura alone can improve your Dao Practice and speed up your Cultivation. I am the best Soul Grass in the world!”

Lan Yunzhu couldn’t help but agree with the cordyceps. A Dragon Silkworm Soul Grass was the main ingredient for a Life Refining Pill. A Nine Transformations Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps was already the limit for a Soul Grass; a Ten Transformations one was something no one in the world had probably ever seen.

Taking a Ten Transformations Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps along would bring immense benefits. Being nourished by such a Soul Grass would make one’s Cultivation feel like it had grown wings—frighteningly fast. Even a fool’s training speed would be like flying.

“You’re mistaken.” Li Qiye gently shook his head. “If I can’t stew you for Alchemy, then relying purely on your medicinal aura to nourish my Dao Practice would be a raw deal for me. I have the Cyan Lamp, which can turn you into an Eleventh Transformation Soul Grass, or even a Twelve or Thirteen Transformations one! More importantly, I’m the type who values a solid foundation in my Cultivation. I like to proceed step-by-step and have no need for a meteoric rise…

“…Besides, I have absolute confidence in my own Cultivation. Even without your help, reaching the peak and becoming an Immortal Emperor won’t be a problem. Don’t you agree?” Li Qiye said, smiling at the Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps. “Your offer isn’t tempting enough for me.”

Hearing Li Qiye’s words, Lan Yunzhu was speechless. ‘This is a Ten Transformations Soul Grass!’ she thought. If anyone in the world knew about it, they would worship it like an Elder Ancestor. Even if they couldn’t use it for Alchemy, just keeping it as an offering would bring lifelong benefits!

But now, in Li Qiye’s hands, it was a different story. The Ten Transformations Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps wanted to follow him, and he wasn’t even interested.

Lan Yunzhu couldn’t help but sigh softly. ‘Comparisons are infuriating.’ Others couldn’t even dream of obtaining a Nine Transformations Soul Grass, yet Li Qiye was giving the cold shoulder to a Ten Transformations one. Such was the difference between people.

The Dragon Silkworm Soul Grass hesitated for a moment before saying seriously, “I possess a Dragon Soul!”

“A Dragon Soul!” Li Qiye stared at the Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps and shook his head. “Don’t try to fool me. I might be uneducated, but I know you haven’t reached the stage where you can possess a Dragon Soul.”

“I grew up here since I was young, as you should know. Later, I was nourished by this Medicine Field for countless units of Time, and I have already formed a Dragon Soul. Now I am just one step away from the Eleventh Transformation,” the Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps said solemnly. “If you take me with you, I am willing to make a pact like the Medicine Ancestor, sealing it with a True Destiny Oath. When necessary, you can borrow my Dragon Soul! Plus, I can be useful in many other ways in the future. For example, as a fighter.”

“Hmm, using an Eleventh Transformation Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps as a fighter is indeed a bit extravagant,” Li Qiye said, nodding seriously.

Lan Yunzhu couldn’t help but smile wryly. ‘Does he even know the meaning of extravagant? There’s no one in the world more extravagant than him right now!’ At the same time, she was shocked to her core. ‘An Eleventh Transformation Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps! How staggering is that? Even a Legendary Pharmacist would probably be scared to death upon hearing it.’

Although Lan Yunzhu knew very little about the Dragon Soul of a Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps, its solemn tone meant it was definitely no simple matter.

“Alright, let’s sign the contract then, with a True Destiny Oath,” Li Qiye said with a smile.

Lan Yunzhu could only force a wry smile as she looked at Li Qiye. How reluctant did he look? If others knew he was acting so hesitant about signing a contract with a Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps that was on the verge of its Eleventh Transformation, countless people would probably want to bang their heads against a wall and die.

Even a Medicine Emperor couldn’t hope to get a Ten Transformations Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps, yet here was Li Qiye, looking so reluctant, as if he were the one getting the short end of the stick.

“How about taking me too?” Seeing the Ginseng Ancestor and the Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps sign a True Destiny contract with Li Qiye, another Immortal Elixir shot out of the Medicine Field and rushed over to speak.

“Take me too, I’m definitely useful!” The Reincarnation Celestial Soul Vine, not wanting to be left behind, cast aside its reserve and hurried over.

“Take me too,” another Immortal Elixir hastily rushed over.

Watching the three Immortal Elixirs rush to Li Qiye’s side, all begging him to take them, Lan Yunzhu was utterly flabbergasted. These were Immortal Elixirs! Normally, even the most incredible big shots couldn’t hope to obtain a single one. If any Great Teaching Territory were to acquire such an Immortal Elixir, they would treat it as a supreme treasure meant to protect their entire clan, sect, and country!

And now, one Immortal Elixir after another was begging Li Qiye to take them away. This was too outrageous! No one would believe it if they heard about it. It was simply impossible.

“One at a time, one at a time. Tell me your strengths, tell me what benefits you can bring. If you can offer some real advantages, I’d be happy to sign a contract. What do you all say?” Li Qiye said with a broad smile.

Lan Yunzhu was completely and utterly speechless. These were Immortal Elixirs, but in Li Qiye’s hands, they seemed to be no different from common radishes!

Lan Yunzhu was growing so numb she couldn’t even feel amazed anymore. At this point, no miracle Li Qiye performed could be considered surprising. He had sufficient capital, and he possessed enough Heaven-Defying items!

In the end, each and every one of these Immortal Elixirs made a True Destiny Oath with Li Qiye, signing contracts with one another.

Finally, only the Soldier Guard Tree remained in the Medicine Field. It was the only one showing a little restraint. Li Qiye looked at the last plant in the field with a smile and said, “Are you going to come or not?”

“I’ll come, I’ll come!” However, before the Soldier Guard Tree could speak, a voice rang out from the Medicine Field, and a clump of soil jumped up.

A piece of mud that could talk. This left Lan Yunzhu dumbfounded once again. ‘What kind of monster is this?’ she wondered.

“Er—” Li Qiye eyed the lump of mud and said, “You want to sign with me too? What are your strengths? What kind of benefits can you bring?”

“I am part of this Medicine Field! I absorbed the Essence of Heaven and Earth and gained sentience,” the lump of mud said hurriedly. “You’ve taken these Immortal Elixirs with you now. If you take me too, they will have a good place to stay. I can refine a remarkable Medicine Field for you. Even if it’s a little inferior to this one, it will be more than enough to grow any Spiritual Medicine you want!”

“Hmm, not bad. That makes sense,” Li Qiye nodded. “You are indeed very useful. I’ll take you.”

Overjoyed, the lump of mud signed a contract with Li Qiye. At last, only the Soldier Guard Tree and the Medicine Field were left.

“So, are you coming or not?” Li Qiye said with a smile. “If you come, I might consider signing you.”

The Soldier Guard Tree hesitated for a moment. The Ginseng Ancestor spoke up, “Come on, everyone else is here. Old Soldier, are you really going to stay and guard this place? Even the Cyan Lamp has been unearthed. Isn’t this the best time for us to leave?”

“That’s right, let’s go together. We’ve been together for so long, why not leave together?” the Dragon Silkworm Cordyceps also chimed in to persuade the Soldier Guard Tree.

Finally, the Soldier Guard Tree sighed softly and said, “Alright. How much worse can it get? Since it has come to this, what else can be done?”

In the end, the Soldier Guard Tree also signed a contract with Li Qiye. At this moment, all of the best, top-tier Immortal Elixirs in the Lost Immortal Medicine Garden had been caught in Li Qiye’s net.

The Ginseng Ancestor and the others were the finest Immortal Elixirs in the Lost Immortal Medicine Garden, and now they were all leaving with Li Qiye.

“Everyone, get on. We’re leaving.” At this, the Medicine Field mud transformed into a new field. Although it was a bit inferior to the original Medicine Field that was wreathed in green mist, it was definitely a treasured plot of land!

The Ginseng Ancestor and the others quickly took root in this new Medicine Field. Li Qiye opened one of his Life Palaces and immediately stored the entire field inside.

“Alright, let’s go. This trip was well worth it.” Finally, Li Qiye looked at the now-empty Medicine Field, clapped his hands, and said to Lan Yunzhu with a smile.

Lan Yunzhu couldn’t help but shake her head and smile; she had no words left. ‘Well worth it?’ This was far more than that. This was a colossal harvest! No great fortunate encounter could compare to a haul like this. He had basically swept up all the best things in the entire Lost Immortal Medicine Garden.