Chapter 479 488: Soul Fire Alchemy

The secrets of the Celestial Dragon Garden had thoroughly piqued Ye Tian's interest. Even if Zhang Xinlan hadn't told him it might hold secrets related to the Holy Land, he would have had to go and investigate for himself.

Furthermore, Ouyang Yeyu and the people from the three great Sects of the Holy Land were certain to enter. That being the case, Ye Tian certainly couldn't let them succeed and claim the treasures within the Celestial Dragon Garden.

"You want to make a bet with me?"

Yang Wuji stared blankly at Ye Tian, completely bewildered. 'At a time like this, he still wants to make a bet?'

"That's right, I'll bet you! First, within ten days, I can master the courses on siege warfare and cavalry. In other words, within ten days, I'll go from a new student to an instructor!"

The moment Ye Tian said this, Yang Wuji froze on the spot.

'Go from a new student to an instructor in ten days? What kind of joke is that!'

'If a new student could become an instructor in ten days, then how many Commanders and Generals could the Celestial Dragon Empire produce in a year? It probably wouldn't be just a simple Empire anymore, would it?'

But Yang Wuji wasn't a fool; he quickly understood what Ye Tian meant and said, "You mean you'll master all the written material on siege warfare and cavalry within ten days?"

That made more sense. There were indeed geniuses with photographic memories who could perfectly absorb and synthesize information.

Of course, this kind of learning was vastly different from actual troop training and combat. But even so, accomplishing it in ten days still seemed rather far-fetched.

"That's right. To be honest with you, I've set my sights on the secrets within the Celestial Dragon Garden. That's why I'll master the written material on siege warfare and cavalry in ten days. After all, the instructor assessment is just a written exam; they won't actually make me lead troops into battle. And once I've learned the material, understanding it fully later on won't be too difficult."

Yang Wuji was utterly stunned by Ye Tian's words. 'You've set your sights on the secrets of the Celestial Dragon Garden? Damn! I've set my sights on them too, but does that mean I can get them? That's just too naive! You have to understand, the people who can enter the Celestial Dragon Garden and get near the Dragon's Nest are no pushovers. Every single one of them is the elite of the elite from the Imperial City Academy!'

'The Cultivation of these people is no lower than the Five Veins Sixth Tier. And right now, although I can't gauge Ye Tian's strength, my guess is he's at the Early Five Veins stage at best. So even if he gets into the Celestial Dragon Garden and near the Dragon's Nest, what could he possibly do?'

"Forget it," Yang Wuji said, shaking his head. "This bet is meaningless."

Seeing this, Ye Tian stared at Yang Wuji and said, "You're giving up without even trying? How can you know something is impossible before you even attempt it? That name of yours... it's no exaggeration. You really are useless!"

Taunted like this by Ye Tian, Yang Wuji grew angry. "Hmph! Me, useless? Do you really think you can snatch the treasure from the Dragon's Nest from all those people?"

Ye Tian smiled and countered, "And why not? In fact, that's the second part of my bet with you!"

Seeing Ye Tian's immense confidence, Yang Wuji couldn't help but calm down. 'Ye Tian has a mysterious background and seems to possess some powerful, secret techniques. He certainly doesn't come across as an idiot, nor does he seem like the type to make empty boasts. Could it be that he really has a way to enter the Dragon's Nest and seize the treasure?'

Thinking of this, Yang Wuji said calmly, "Tell me the terms of your second bet."

Ye Tian smiled. "I'll bet you that I can obtain the treasure inside the Dragon's Nest. If I succeed, you will follow me and obey my orders from now on. If I fail, I am willing to pay any price. What do you think?"

Any price!

Those two words resonated deeply within Yang Wuji.

'Setting aside whatever other treasures Ye Tian might possess, just obtaining that Demon Beast Spirit Fire from his body would be an endless benefit. With my talent, it would only be a matter of time before I became a powerful Alchemist.'

"Are you sure? You won't regret this?"

Yang Wuji was beginning to feel tempted. Regardless of success or failure after they went in, he stood to gain. Although becoming Ye Tian's underling would be a bit humiliating, the chance to obtain the treasure in the Dragon's Nest was far more enticing!

Besides, Yang Wuji simply didn't believe Ye Tian had the strength to get the treasure from the Dragon's Nest. And on the other hand, if Ye Tian really did have some powerful methods up his sleeve, Yang Wuji would be more than willing to follow a person like that.

"Heh, I'll never regret it. Of course, when it comes to studying siege warfare and cavalry, I'll still need Brother Yang's guidance and effort."

Ye Tian agreed readily. Seeing this, Yang Wuji had no reason left to refuse.

"Fine! I accept your bet. As for teaching you, that's my duty anyway. So, can you refine the Soul-Locking Pill now?"

This was what Yang Wuji was currently most concerned about. After all, he had been studying it for a full day, and he would be incredibly frustrated if he couldn't see a complete Soul-Locking Pill.

"I'm a complete novice when it comes to Alchemy. I can only perform the final processing on your half-finished products. So, all I can do is perfect your Soul-Locking Pills."

Ye Tian made this clear in advance, essentially telling Yang Wuji that if they were going to enter the Dragon's Nest in the Celestial Dragon Garden, he had better prepare a sufficient quantity of Soul-Locking Pills and not even think of relying on him for the Alchemy.

"Alright, no problem. Try refining this one first."

Yang Wuji took out another half-finished Spirit Pill and handed it to Ye Tian.

Unafraid of being watched by Yang Wuji, Ye Tian simply flicked his finger, and a cluster of eerie blue flames shot out from his hand.

He brought the flames to the half-finished Soul-Locking Pill. Soon, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out. The originally foul-smelling, grimy black half-finished pill immediately turned pure white and became intensely fragrant, its appearance completely transformed.

Seeing the Soul-Locking Pill successfully refined, Yang Wuji's eyes widened in disbelief. He toyed with it in his hand for a long time before looking up at Ye Tian. "This Demon Beast Spirit Fire of yours seems extraordinary. I can't feel the slightest trace of a Demon Beast's aura. Instead, my soul feels a bit... uncomfortable."

Yang Wuji truly couldn't figure it out, but Ye Tian didn't offer any explanation. He just said, "Go and continue refining these half-finished products. Prepare enough for six people."

Hearing this, Yang Wuji was left speechless. 'Enough for six people? I'd have to scour this entire medicinal field in front of the courtyard clean!'

"Isn't it just the two of us?"

Yang Wuji was confused, but Ye Tian still didn't explain. "Just do as I say. If only the two of us go in, we'll just be courting death. You only need to remember one thing: I have absolute confidence that I will obtain the treasure in the Dragon's Nest."

Ye Tian gave a mysterious smile. Yang Wuji would likely never guess in a million years, let alone believe, that the tattoo on Ye Tian's left index finger was a Li Flood Dragon possessing Tier Seven strength!