Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 95: Chapter 94: First Rank, Second Rank?

Four Seasons City, itself brimming with Martial Artists, was virtually devoid of ordinary people.

And today, the vast courtyards of the Bai Family, who reigned as the local overlords, were packed even tighter with Martial Artists.

Judging by the aura of these Martial Artists, the weakest among them were in the Innate Realm, with a significant number in the Mysterious Profundity Realm.

Xiao Yi had come to the Bai Family as well, and on seeing such a formation, he too was slightly taken aback.

Every Martial Artist present was a renowned figure from the surrounding area of Hundred Martial City, either Demon Hunters or clan warriors, and also included famous Alchemists.

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, their faces etched with worry and concern.

Xiao Yi soon came to understand the situation.

The Bai Family Master needed the Snow Soul Pill to save his only daughter, Bai Bingxue.

Bai Bingxue was rumored to be stunningly beautiful, and was also a famous genius of the Northern Mountain County, ranking twelfth on the Northern Mountain Ranking at a young age.

Her Cultivation Technique was a powerful and peculiar Cold Ice Attribute Technique, which, once mastered, could cultivate the Snow Soul Body, an immensely powerful form.

However, cultivating the Snow Soul Body required at least the level of Cultivation of the Mysterious Profundity Realm to begin.

She had forcibly cultivated before her Cultivation was sufficient, relying on her outstanding talent, only to suffer backlash, resulting in her falling into a coma.

Now, the only thing that could save her was the Snow Soul Pill.

Utilizing the Ice Attribute power of the Snow Soul Pill, it could forcibly offset the backlash, allowing her to awaken.

However, the Snow Soul Pill was a Peak Fourth-grade Elixir, not something a common Alchemist could concoct.

Third-grade Alchemists need not even dream about it; Fourth-grade Alchemists faced an enormous failure rate.

Only a Fifth-grade Alchemist would have over ninety percent confidence in successfully concocting it.

”This Snow Soul Pill, ranked at the peak of fourth-grade, is only effective for warriors who Cultivate the Ice Attribute Technique or possess Ice Attribute Martial Souls. It’s quite a niche, and even fourth and fifth-grade Alchemists don’t have much experience in concocting it.”

”Exactly, such a niche elixir, without enough alchemy experience, the failure rate is too high.”

The majority of the Alchemists present were Third-grade, and all of them were at their wits’ end, only being able to chat helplessly.

”Leaving aside the high failure rate, just finding a Fifth-grade Alchemist is troublesome enough.”

”I’ve heard that isn’t there an Alchemy Elder in the Sky-splitting Sword Sect who is a Fifth-grade Alchemist?”

”Yes, there is, but the Bai Family Master has already gone and invited him. Unfortunately, the Elder is in seclusion and won’t emerge for another ten days. How could that be in time?”

”With the current condition of the Bai Family Master’s daughter, if she cannot obtain the Snow Soul Pill within three days, the backlash is enough to take her life.”

Xiao Yi, listening quietly, thought to himself, no wonder the Bai Family is so desperate to find a Fifth-grade Alchemist within three days. The Bai Family Master’s daughter’s condition cannot be delayed.

An elixir as unique and high-grade as the Snow Soul Pill, even the large trading companies would struggle to find it at short notice.

”Silence.”

Suddenly, an elderly man resembling a housekeeper walked into the courtyard and called out.

At his soft shout, the previously buzzing courtyard fell instantly quiet.

”What a strong presence.” Xiao Yi inwardly marveled, the cultivation level of the elder before him was probably above the seventh or eighth layer of Mysterious Profundity.

If a mere servant in the Bai Family had such cultivation, it was clear that the overall martial power of the Bai Family was no trivial matter.

”Those who came to my Bai Family today are all notable figures from numerous cities around. Is there anyone capable of concocting the Snow Soul Pill?”

The housekeeper-like elder asked in a grave voice.

The attendees were all strong Martial Artists, with dozens in the Mysterious Profundity Realm, including Lord Liu of Willow Catkin City.

But they were not Alchemists.

The Alchemists present totaled over a dozen, but none surpassed third-grade.

These individuals were already at a loss. They had come out of respect for the Bai Family, to see if they could lend even a slight hand, and also to curry favor with the Bai Family.

Everyone present was silent.

The elder’s face clearly flashed with disappointment and urgency.

”Alas,” he sighed, waved his hand, and said, ”You’ve all gone to the trouble of coming to the Bai Family. Shortly, I will have my people prepare a banquet to properly treat you all.”

Having said that, the elder prepared to leave.

Just at that moment, a spirited voice came from outside the Bai Mansion.

”Murong Yin of Hundred Martial City Treasure Trading Company, has come to visit the Bai Family.”

No sooner had the voice fallen than a group of people swiftly walked into the courtyard.

Leading them were two middle-aged men, followed by a dozen others.

Upon seeing the two middle-aged men, the housekeeper-like elder hurriedly stepped forward to greet one of them with a bow.

”Murong Yin, the Bai Family sure has a high status to have invited him over.”

”Murong Yin is not only the manager of the Hundred Martial City Treasure Trading Company but is also a renowned Fourth-grade Alchemist.”

The Martial Artists present looked at Murong Yin with surprise.

Xiao Yi, standing in the crowd, silently frowned. A person from the Murong Family of the Northern Mountain?

Treasure Trading Company was widespread, found in every city of the Northern Mountain County. In larger and more powerful cities like Mystic Breakthrough City and Hundred Martial City, the manager was typically a direct relative of the Northern Mountain Murong Family.

This Murong Yin was an Inner Sect Deacon of the Northern Mountain Murong Family, and one of considerable influence at that, appointed as the manager in Hundred Martial City.

Within the several cities surrounding Hundred Martial City, he was one of the big shots.

”Housekeeper Bai, allow me to introduce you, this is Deacon Murong Sha, who has just arrived in Hundred Martial City from our family,” Murong Yin said politely to the old man.

The Northern Mountain Murong Family was located in the county capital.

The county capital situated in the absolute center of the county, is far from both Mystic Breakthrough City and Hundred Martial City.

”Manager Murong Sha, greetings,” the elder, also known as Housekeeper Bai, said politely.

Murong Yin asked, ”Housekeeper Bai, have you found a Fifth-grade Alchemist yet?”

”Not yet,” Housekeeper Bai replied helplessly, shaking his head. ”The Family Head is already troubled enough, thus he did not come out to greet you both.”

”Housekeeper Bai speaks too seriously,” Murong Yin quickly waved his hand.

The Bai Family is one among the renowned major families in Northern Mountain County. Although it does not compare to the mighty forces like the Northern Mountain Murong Family or Shadow Tower, it is still a significant force.

As a mere deacon of the Murong Family, Murong Yin naturally needed to be very polite.

”If there is anything I can assist with, please do not hesitate to instruct me,” Murong Yin said.

Housekeeper Bai nodded, ”Thank you, Deacon Murong Yin. If we cannot find a Fifth-grade Alchemist, then I’m afraid we will have to trouble you to prepare the Snow Soul Pill.”

At that moment, once again a loud voice came from outside the Bai Mansion.

”Master Fang has arrived.”

Following the echo of those words, an elder soared into view.

When the elder landed, the gaze of the Martial Artists present turned even more surprised than when they first saw Murong Yin appear.

”Fang Hee? That wandering Alchemist, the highest skilled in Baiwu City’s Alchemy Technique?”

”I heard that it’s hard to pinpoint his whereabouts, and yet he has come of his own accord this time.”

Fang Hee, a Peak Fourth-grade Alchemist. Rumors had it that this person had once refined a Fifth-grade Elixir. Although it was merely a Mystic Breakthrough Pill, the lowest mid-level of Fifth-grade, it was still an extraordinary feat.

In terms of Alchemy Technique, he was several notches above Murong Yin.

”Master Fang,” Housekeeper Bai immediately went forward to greet him.

”Housekeeper Bai,” Fang Hee likewise gave a formal gesture in return.

”Fang Hee,” at that moment, Murong Yin said coldly from the side, ”Have you also come to join in this excitement?”

”Murong Yin? You’re here too,” Fang Hee responded with a cold sneer, ”That makes sense. Wherever there are benefits to be had, the Murong Family from Northern Mountain will be there.”

”The Bai Family’s promise surely attracted you here as well.”

Far from showing deference to Murong Yin, Fang Hee spoke insinuatingly instead.

Murong Yin coldly retorted, ”Fang Hee, are you not here for that very promise as well? Do not pretend to be so noble.”

Both were well-known Alchemists in Baiwu City, and rumors had it that there was some history between them.

”Hmph, this old man can’t be bothered with someone like you,” Fang Hee said dismissively, then turning to Housekeeper Bai, he asked, ”Has a Fifth-grade Alchemist been found?”

”I have heard about the pressing condition of your Young Miss Bai. Do you need me to begin Alchemy immediately?”

Chief Bai replied, ”We have not yet found a Fifth-grade Alchemist. However, Master Fang, please wait a moment longer.”

”Oh?” Fang Hee spoke with a puzzling tone, ”Are there other Alchemists coming? Housekeeper Bai, have you not trusted my Alchemy Technique? Why must an old man like me wait for other Alchemists?”

”Master Fang, please be patient,” Housekeeper Bai said. ”The Family Head sent someone to invite another Alchemist. According to the time, they should be arriving shortly.”

”Oh? Invited by Bai Family Master?” While Fang Hee was puzzled, he did not question further.

Xiao Yi was inconspicuous in the crowd, unnoticed by anyone.

Half an hour later, a figure arrived precisely on time.

The newcomer was a young man, seemingly in his early twenties. Clad in a white robe, he descended gracefully.

The expressions of all the Martial Artists present changed instantly.

”Ye Ming, the Medicine Hall Chief Disciple of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.”

”He is the foremost disciple of that Alchemy Saint, who has come as well?”

Upon landing, Housekeeper Bai hastily approached to pay respects.

”There’s no need for formality, Housekeeper Bai,” Ye Ming spoke gently. ”The Bai Family is located just outside the Sky-splitting Sword Sect; we might be considered neighbors.”

”My master is in seclusion, so I have come in his stead to see if I can offer some assistance.”

As it turned out, the anticipated Alchemist was the Medicine Hall Chief Disciple of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect. Fang Hee and Murong Yin were suddenly without any objections.

”Thank you,” Housekeeper Bai bowed and then looked around at the Martial Artists, asking loudly, ”Is there anyone else capable of refining the Snow Soul Pill?”

Aside from Murong Yin, Fang Hee, and Ye Ming, who remained composed, the rest of the Martial Artists all showed helplessness on their faces, with none responding.

Housekeeper Bai frowned but could only shake his head.

Just then, a youthful voice rang out, and a figure stepped forward, ”And me.”

”Who might you be?” Housekeeper Bai showed a puzzled expression, obviously unaware of who was before him.

However, the person in front of him wore a black robe and a mask, their eyes exuding determination and coldness, appearing to be just a youth.

”I am Yi Xiao.”

With his declaration, the Martial Artists present were instantly shocked.

”Yi Xiao? That genius Demon Hunter?”

”The one who defeated Young Master Wuyou, Purple Flame Yi Xiao?”

There were not a few Martial Artists in black robes and masks. But with this guise and name, there was only one person.

It was none other than the recently famous Purple Flame Yi Xiao.

”Pfft...” The Martial Artists suddenly erupted into laughter.

”Yi Xiao has also come, is he an Alchemist too? Haha, a First or Second Grade?”

”While he is a Martial Arts prodigy, Martial Arts and Alchemy are two different things.”

”So young, even if he really knows Alchemy, without a famous mentor, he is likely only at First or Second Grade.”

Murong Yin scoffed contemptuously, ”Where did this brash kid come from? Get lost, you’re wasting our time.”