Chapter 210: Conversation
The moment that Youyun crushed a jade tablet, an invisible hurricane instantly swept through the entire world. The space twisted and shattered under the force of the storm, and soon after, a figure slowly emerged from the center of the storm. As the figure appeared, the terrifying pressure of a Dou Zun-level powerhouse quietly descended.
The terrifying aura and pressure instantly caused the world to fall silent, as if the energy of the heavens and earth became stagnant with the figure's arrival.
As the green-colored storm gradually dissipated, a middle-aged man dressed in green robes appeared in Yao Yan's line of sight. His gaze was calm, but it carried an inherent aura of power that made him seem formidable without needing to show anger. Almost as soon as the figure appeared, the overwhelming force locked onto Yao Yan and the others.
"Whoosh~"
In the blink of an eye, the Wind Sovereign from Starfall Pavilion appeared beside Youyun. With a casual flick of his sleeves, he placed his hands behind his back and surveyed the situation. His brows furrowed slightly as he glanced at Youyun and asked, "What's going on?!"
Not far away, Yao Yan's group was unfamiliar to him, and the Dou Zun-level powerhouse among them seemed especially strange. It was clear that the person wasn't someone who frequently moved around in the Central Plains.
How could such a person suddenly barge into Starfall Pavilion, even forcing Youyun to activate the space transmission jade tablet, a tool that was only supposed to be used during a pavilion's destruction?
He dropped everything and hurried back, only to find this "peaceful" scene, and even with his temper, he couldn't help but feel a little angered.
"Master, they came to us suddenly, saying they have news about the Pill Master," Youyun bowed respectfully and quickly explained.
"?!"
Almost as soon as Youyun finished speaking, the Wind Sovereign's expression froze. His eyes locked onto Yao Yan and his group as he asked in a deep voice, "Do you really have news about my old friend, Pill Master? This is not a matter to joke about!"
His tone grew heavier, and the surrounding aura nearly became uncontrollable. It was clear how intense his emotions were at that moment.
For someone of his cultivation level, it was rare for anything to cause such a reaction. But the matter of the Pill Master was undoubtedly one of those few things that could stir him. Over the years, he had expended much effort investigating the matter, but he still had no leads.
As for Pill Master's disciple, Han Feng, he had questioned him back then, but the explanation was laughable, obviously a lie. Yet, without evidence, he couldn't do anything to Han Feng, who had once been his disciple. He could only watch him leave.
Now, someone was bringing news about Pill Master. How could he not be excited?
"Old man, stop hiding. I feel that they're in a hurry. If you continue to hide, they might just attack us," Yao Yan lightly chuckled, looking at the serious Wind Sovereign, then casually tossed the Bone Flame Ring at the Wind Sovereign.
What did that mean?!
The Wind Sovereign felt a sense of anticipation rise within him and immediately focused on the ring that Yao Yan had thrown.
"Silly brat, what's the rush!"
Accompanied by a somewhat awkward voice, the aged Hun of Pill Master slowly emerged from the storage ring. His expression looked a bit embarrassed as he glanced at the Wind Sovereign, sighing, "Ah, I didn't expect to see you again."
"Whoosh!"
The Wind Sovereign's figure moved instantly and appeared next to the Hun body of Pill Master. His lips trembled slightly, and then, with a voice full of emotion, he exclaimed, "Old man, you're still alive!"
"Almost died," Pill Master thought back to the events of the past and shook his head, letting out a light sigh.
Youyun was stunned by the scene. The once-renowned Pill Master hadn't died. Although he was now a Hun body, with his alchemy skills and connections, it wouldn't be difficult for him to restore his physical body. At this thought, a glimmer of joy appeared in his eyes.
Starfall Pavilion was jointly established by Pill Master and the Wind Sovereign. Although Pill Master no longer managed it, with his identity and power, he only needed to be present to attract countless powerful individuals and talents to join.
It could be foreseen that the future of Starfall Pavilion would be even brighter!
"What happened back then? Han Feng said you were injured by a pill explosion..." The Wind Sovereign asked impatiently. He needed to know what happened to Pill Master, who the enemy was that had destroyed his physical body.
He could only imagine the suffering Pill Master had endured all these years.
"Take it easy, we can talk after we return. I'm notifying you just in case. I'm also worried that Starfall Pavilion has gone through some changes, but fortunately, nothing has happened." Pill Master smiled and shook his head, speaking slowly.
The Wind Sovereign nodded and then turned to Yao Yan's group, asking, "Who are these people?"
"This kid is a descendant of my clan from back then. His name is Yao Yan, and like me, he was also cast out. I happened to run into him. As for the other one, Yao Tian Huo, a five-star Dou Zun, a powerful Gu being who unexpectedly lost his physical body but is now one of our own. As for that little girl, this kid recognizes her as his sister, and her true form is from the Gu Heavenly Dragon clan," Pill Master explained to the Wind Sovereign.
"…" The Wind Sovereign fell silent with just a few words from Pill Master.
He had thought that his old friend's life had been difficult all these years, but he didn't expect such a huge commotion upon his return. The descendant of that clan… that's an imperial clan, isn't it?
An Gu Dou Zun, no less a five-star one, stronger than him.
That little girl was even more extraordinary.
The Gu Heavenly Dragon clan… Just the thought of it was terrifying. That clan had been missing for so long, and there was barely any news from the magical beast world. Yet here it was, quietly appearing in front of him, with the addition of Pill Master, the first alchemist in the Central Plains.
This combination was quite intimidating.
"Thank you!" The Wind Sovereign took a deep breath and bowed his hands towards Yao Yan and the others.
Regardless, they had brought Pill Master back in one piece, and this favor would surely be remembered. Pill Master wasn't just any old friend to him; if it weren't for him saving him time and again, he would have died long ago. How could he have the strength and glory he had now?
"Wind Sovereign, you're too polite. Pill Master and I help each other. No need for such formalities," Yao Yan replied with a polite gesture.
"Enough of the pleasantries. We're all family here. Let's return to Starfall Pavilion and talk. By the way, tell me about the Dan Tower. Has anything changed in the Central Plains these years?" Pill Master stroked his beard and smiled.
The Wind Sovereign nodded and then began discussing the matters of the Central Plains.
"After you encountered trouble back then, it caused quite a stir. One of the three heads of the Dan Tower, Xuan Yi, even personally investigated the matter. Unfortunately, Han Feng denied everything, and there was nothing we could do. We couldn't just torture him... What exactly happened back then? Did Han Feng have a hand in it?" The Wind Sovereign's brows furrowed as he pressed for an answer.
Pill Master's eyes flashed with a complex expression as he slowly spoke, "That rebellious disciple of mine, along with Mu Gu, stabbed me in the back and ended up causing me to be like this."
"Han Feng?! I knew this kid had bad intentions back then, but I didn't expect him to…"
The Wind Sovereign's face immediately darkened with anger, his fists clenched, and he coldly said, "If I had known back then..."
"I've already dealt with it when I passed through the Black Corner Region. He has returned everything I gave him back then, so there's no need to talk about him anymore. In the end, it's my own fault for not judging his character properly. If I had listened to you back then, maybe none of this would have happened," Pill Master said slowly.
Hearing this, the Wind Sovereign's anger lessened slightly. He then shifted the topic to Mu Gu, "Mu Gu, he's been getting close to the Hun Palace these years."
"I noticed that back then," Pill Master said without surprise.
At that moment, Yao Yan suddenly interjected, "What's the relationship between Xuan Yi and Pill Master?"
"?!" The Wind Sovereign was stunned by the unexpected question from Yao Yan, and then he looked him over. He suddenly realized that this young man seemed to be quite talented, having already reached half-step Dou Zong at such a young age.
"Mind your own business, young one," Pill Master scolded seriously.
"The five great families of Dan Tower… I didn't realize you had such connections. How about helping me out?" Yao Yan asked with a smile.
"Brat~"
Pill Master scolded him jokingly, his affection for Yao Yan showing clearly.
It seemed the relationship between the two was very good.
Seeing this, the Wind Sovereign's tone became lighter, and he joined in the teasing, "He and Xuan Yi have quite the history. If it weren't for this old fool being obsessed with alchemy, he'd probably have grandchildren by now."
When Pill Master was young, he was quite the charming figure, with excellent talent and a charismatic appearance that attracted many girls.
Unfortunately, Pill Master wasn't as direct and decisive in this regard as Yao Yan.
"Stop talking about these things," Pill Master waved his hand and said with slight irritation.
Seeing this, the Wind Sovereign laughed heartily. His mood, which had been tense, lightened significantly. Then, as if remembering something, he looked at Youyun and ordered, "Go to the Tianluan clan and bring Mu Qingluan back. Also, explain things to the Tianluan clan's leader."
He had hurried back after receiving the news and didn't have time to explain things to the Tianluan clan. Even the disciple he had just received was left behind.
"Mu Qingluan?" Pill Master asked curiously.
"My disciple from a while ago. She's from the Tianluan clan. I plan to train her and have her compete for victory in the next Four Pillars Conference... The Wind Thunder Pavilion has been dominating the competition for several generations, and this generation has even gotten the backing of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan." The Wind Sovereign's tone was serious, but as he spoke, he glanced at Zi Yan, suddenly recalling that her true form was from the Gu Heavenly Dragon clan.
The Gu Heavenly Dragon and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix were traditional enemies, and it was said that in Gu times, the Heavenly Dragons even used the Heavenly Demon Phoenixes as food.
If they could bring this little girl into Starfall Pavilion, the next Four Pillars Conference would be interesting.
"You're personally intervening, huh? Looks like Starfall Pavilion is losing badly in this conference," Pill Master laughed and teased.
"The past few years, I've been busy tracking your whereabouts and haven't paid much attention to the development of Starfall Pavilion. Now that you're back, it's time for you to shoulder the responsibility," the Wind Sovereign waved his hand, snorting.
"After I recover my physical body," Pill Master didn't refuse, but after some thought, he spoke slowly.
The Wind Sovereign looked at Pill Master, who seemed to have changed quite a bit, then slightly froze. He turned to the Fire Sovereign and asked, "How did he recover his body?"
The Fire Sovereign pointed to Yao Yan.
The Wind Sovereign turned to look at Yao Yan and couldn't help but ask, "What level of alchemist are you?"
He almost forgot. People from that clan were naturally alchemists.
"Currently, I'm at the peak of seven-star, but I haven't tried eight-star yet. I think I should be able to try," Yao Yan replied after thinking carefully. With his current alchemy level, eight-star was indeed worth a try.
"How old is this kid?" The Wind Sovereign asked, looking at Pill Master.
"Almost twenty," Pill Master thought for a moment before answering.
"His talent is even more terrifying than yours when you were young~" The Wind Sovereign couldn't help but comment, then, as if remembering something, he continued, "But among the five great alchemy families of Dan Tower, it seems that a few young geniuses have emerged. The most terrifying is a young girl, only ten years old, but she can already refine third-grade pills."
"What's her name?" Pill Master was interested.
"Cao Ying."
"Not bad, the name's good. Kid, are you interested in taking her in? She's not much younger than you, and in a few years, it seems pretty suitable~" Pill Master clearly wasn't a very serious old man and immediately started matchmaking.
"You should think about how to take down Xuan Yi, one of the three great leaders of Dan Tower. That way, I, as your junior, can enjoy the perks," Yao Yan directly rebutted.
A ten-year-old girl? He had no interest. He only liked older women and young wives.
"How about you both try a little harder?"
The Wind Sovereign added with a smile, leading to Pill Master rolling his eyes.
After a pause, Pill Master became more serious and asked, "Has the Tian Mountain Blood Pool opened?"
"It just opened two years ago. There's still a year left until the next time," the Wind Sovereign replied after a slight pause, then looked at Yao Yan and understood what Pill Master meant, speaking softly.
"One year… that's not too long," Pill Master frowned slightly, then shook his head, saying, "No need to wait a year. You should go with him tomorrow. Tell them I owe the Golden-Eater Mouse Clan a favor, and ask their clan leader to open the lowest level blood pool."
"Got it," the Wind Sovereign agreed immediately. As for whether Yao Yan could handle the lowest level blood pool, he trusted that Pill Master knew what he was doing, especially since that place was familiar to him.
"Zi Yan should come with me. That place should work for her as well," Yao Yan said, reaching out to pat Zi Yan's head with a light smile.
"It's better not to. Zi Yan's true form is special. The Golden-Eater Mouse Clan has the most information. If they find out her true form is from the Gu Heavenly Dragon Clan, they'll definitely report it to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and it will cause unnecessary trouble," Pill Master warned in a deep voice.
"...Can they sense anything?" Yao Yan asked, looking at Zi Yan.
Zi Yan shook her head, lightly biting her lip, looking somewhat disappointed, but she quietly remembered the name "Heavenly Demon Phoenix." She had never provoked them, but it always felt like they wanted to devour her.
"No rush~" Yao Yan gently reassured her and then said slowly, "Let's first inquire about things before making a move."
(END CHAPTER)
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