King of Ten Thousand Years

"Go on, what do you want to have refined? Have you prepared all the ingredients?"

Master Fu asked nonchalantly.

He had already decided to hand Luo Tian’s Alchemy request over to his own apprentice.

"Spirit Calming Powder," Luo Tian said.

Upon hearing this, Master Fu froze for a moment. The name sounded completely unfamiliar.

"Spirit Calming Powder? That’s a medicinal powder used by the royal family during the Ancient Era. The recipe has been lost, so it can’t be refined."

It was only after a few moments of contemplation that Master Fu recalled the records concerning Spirit Calming Powder.

"Even if I had the recipe, the cost of refining Spirit Calming Powder would be exorbitant. It’s not something you can afford."

Master Fu shook his head.

"I have..."

Luo Tian had just started to speak.

A servant entered and said, "Master Fu, you have a visitor. He says he is Sun Huo’s son."

"A guest has arrived. You may leave."

Master Fu directly dismissed Luo Tian, then stood up and walked out of the Alchemy Room.

Just as he reached the doorway, two young men approached.

"Greetings, Master Fu!"

The thick-lipped young man, Sun Ye, bowed respectfully.

Beside him was Gongsun Long.

"Come in and have a seat."

Master Fu wore a faint smile.

As an Alchemist, his status was high, but Sun Ye and Gongsun Long were Official Disciples of the Tai Yuan Sect, so their standing was also extraordinary.

Moreover, he could tell with a single glance that Gongsun Long’s Cultivation Foundation was profound, and he had the potential to become one of the Main Peak Disciples.

When Gongsun Long and Sun Ye entered, they immediately spotted Luo Tian.

"Isn’t this Junior Luo? What are you doing here?"

A faint smile appeared on Sun Ye’s face.

’People come here for one of two reasons: to buy Elixir Pills or to have them refined.’

Gongsun Long needed an Elixir Pill refined, so Sun Ye had relied on the connections his father established to find this Master Fu.

"You two know each other?"

Master Fu was surprised.

From Sun Ye’s tone, it seemed Luo Tian was also a disciple of the Tai Yuan Sect. Thinking back on his own earlier tone, he felt a little awkward.

"This one here is the most famous of all the Auditor Disciples."

Sun Ye chuckled.

Master Fu could tell that Sun Ye didn’t seem to like Luo Tian.

Adding on Luo Tian’s status as a mere Auditor Disciple, Master Fu didn’t give it much more thought.

"Master Fu, allow me to introduce you. This is Gongsun Long, an Official Disciple of the Tai Yuan Sect’s Fourth Peak!"

Sun Ye introduced Gongsun Long with great solemnity.

"This time, it is Senior Brother Gongsun who wishes to have a ’Spirit Pool Pill’ refined!"

The Spirit Pool Pill was a type of Elixir Pill that could increase one’s Cultivation Foundation. It could stabilize the Primordial Pool and even expand it slightly.

This Pill was also extremely expensive.

"Since you are Sun Ye’s sect brothers, I’ll give you a twenty percent discount."

Master Fu stroked his beard and smiled.

"Then, many thanks, Master Fu."

Gongsun Long said gratefully.

A good Alchemist could produce Spirit Pills of higher quality, and Master Fu was even giving him a twenty percent discount. Gongsun Long was getting a great deal.

"Junior Luo, could it be that you also wish to ask Master Fu for Alchemy services?"

Sun Ye looked at Luo Tian, the corner of his mouth twitching into a smirk!

"The Alchemists at this Celestial Treasure Pharmacy charge a high price for their services. They can’t be hired by just any riff-raff!"

Sun Ye sneered, "Master Fu, in particular, is one of the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy’s star Alchemists. If you want to hire him for Alchemy, I’m afraid it will be very difficult."

Master Fu could tell that the enmity between Sun Ye and Luo Tian was likely significant.

Sun Ye and Gongsun Long were both Official Disciples of the Tai Yuan Sect, while Luo Tian was only an Auditor Disciple. Naturally, he sided with Sun Ye.

"However, we are fellow disciples, after all. If you beg me, I could put in a good word for you with Master Fu."

In the lecture hall, his attempt to frame Luo Tian had failed, and he had even been reprimanded by Elder Lu.

At the Immortal Residence, he hadn’t managed to get his revenge either, and Luo Tian was even suspected of being the distinguished guest who had entered the Celestial Private Room.

This time, Sun Ye was determined to make Luo Tian bow his head and beg him!

If not,

he would use his connection with Master Fu to make all the Alchemists here refuse to perform Alchemy for Luo Tian!

Gongsun Long watched impassively, saying nothing.

Master Fu did the same.

He couldn’t refine Spirit Calming Powder for Luo Tian anyway, but Luo Tian would eventually need other Elixir Pills. He was willing to do Sun Ye this small favor.

Luo Tian’s expression was incomparably calm. "Master Fu, are you sure you won’t perform Alchemy for me?"

Ignored by Luo Tian, Sun Ye grew annoyed and shouted, "You brat, didn’t you hear what I said? Master Fu has a noble status! He can’t be hired by just any nobody!"

Master Fu also responded sternly to Luo Tian, "Refine what? I just told you, without a recipe, it can’t be refined!"

"But I have one."

Luo Tian stated calmly, then turned to leave.

"Hm? What did you say?"

Master Fu hadn’t heard clearly and found it hard to believe the meaning of Luo Tian’s words, so he asked again.

But Luo Tian didn’t look back and left swiftly.

"Master Fu, this kid loves to bullshit back at the Sect. Don’t mind anything he says. It’s all just hot air."

Sun Ye said with a laugh.

"Indeed."

Master Fu nodded.

’How could a young man like Luo Tian possibly have the lost recipe for Spirit Calming Powder? I must have misheard, or he was just bluffing.’

...

’This Celestial Treasure Pharmacy isn’t all that great, after all.’

Luo Tian shook his head, preparing to look for another establishment.

But suddenly, a door to his left opened, and a short, stout old man with a beard and long hair that dragged on the ground, frowned and said, "Young brother, what makes you say that?"

"If you have a complaint, please voice it,"

the short, stout old man continued.

Luo Tian briefly recounted what had just happened.

The short, stout old man’s expression darkened slightly. He thought to himself, ’That fellow Fu Mo, treating a customer like that...’

But immediately after, his expression froze.

"You just said you have... the recipe for Spirit Calming Powder?"

The short, stout old man’s eyes widened as he spoke with great excitement!

"That’s right," Luo Tian nodded.

"Ah, young brother, how about you let me refine the Spirit Calming Powder for you!"

The short, stout old man immediately proposed, "The ingredients will be on me, and the refining fee will be waived!"

"You’ll refine it?"

Luo Tian sized up the short, stout old man doubtfully.

"When it comes to the art of Alchemy, I have never once been questioned!"

The short, stout old man didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. It had been a long time since anyone had looked at him with such doubt.

"Alright!"

Seeing that the short, stout old man was full of confidence and offered such good terms, Luo Tian couldn’t be bothered to search for another place.

"Come in, have a seat!"

The short, stout old man invited Luo Tian inside.

Luo Tian took out the written recipe, and the short, stout old man immediately took it, reading every single word.

"It is Spirit Calming Powder! The recipe is real!"

As a veteran Alchemist, the short, stout old man quickly confirmed the recipe’s authenticity, his expression growing even more excited.

What he hadn’t expected was that Luo Tian would so generously gift him the recipe.

From now on, only the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy would be able to refine Spirit Calming Powder. This would undoubtedly attract a large number of customers and generate huge profits!

This recipe was of great significance to the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy.

"I want three portions of Spirit Calming Powder."

Luo Tian said.

After all, since he didn’t have to provide the ingredients and the refining was free, he didn’t hold back.

"No problem. Come back in half a month to pick up the powder."

The short, stout old man agreed readily.

After seeing Luo Tian off,

"Someone! Bring me several portions of the ingredients on this list!"

the short, stout old man shouted.

"Yes, Workshop Master!"

A female servant hurried over, took the list, and quickly departed.

...

After returning to the Immortal Residence, Luo Tian entered secluded cultivation.

After half a month in seclusion, his cultivation advanced again. He was just one step away from breaking through to the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer!

He might even be able to break through after a few more days of seclusion, without needing to take a Violent Spirit Pill.

’The Spirit Calming Powder should be ready by now.’

Luo Tian left the Immortal Residence and headed for the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy.

Just as he walked into the pharmacy, Luo Tian once again ran into Sun Ye and Gongsun Long.

"You brat, what are you doing back here again?"

Sun Ye sneered upon seeing Luo Tian.

"Or could it be you’ve come to beg me?"

Sun Ye crossed his arms, striking an arrogant pose.

In his eyes, Luo Tian must have failed to find a good Alchemist and had come back to the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy, planning to beg him for help.

"Get lost!"

Luo Tian couldn’t be bothered to waste words on this person.

Sun Ye was stunned. Luo Tian had actually cursed him out right here in the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy, in front of so many people.

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting? Believe it or not, I’ll have someone throw you out right now!"

Sun Ye’s eyes blazed with anger!

"What’s going on?"

Master Fu suddenly walked out.

"Master Fu, Senior Brother Gongsun and I came to pick up the Spirit Pool Pill, but we ran into someone causing trouble."

Seeing Master Fu, the smile on Sun Ye’s face widened.

"Who is so bold as to cause trouble in the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy! Men, throw him out!"

Master Fu shouted majestically, waving over several Guards!

"Get out!"

Several Guards surrounded Luo Tian.

"I’m here to pick up a Pill! I will leave once I have it."

Luo Tian stood his ground.

"Pick up a Pill? What a joke. Tell me, which Alchemist performed Alchemy for you?"

Master Fu scoffed.

That day, he had already told the other Alchemists not to take Luo Tian’s orders or sell him any Elixir Pills.

Luo Tian didn’t answer.

’I forgot to ask for that short, stout old man’s name back then.’

Seeing Luo Tian remain silent, Master Fu became even more disdainful. ’Luo Tian’s character is just too poor. All he knows is how to run his mouth and fool people.’

But the next moment, Luo Tian suddenly bellowed, "Fat old man, get out here!"

He used his True Essence Power, and his voice boomed like thunder with immense Penetration Power, audible to everyone in the entire Celestial Treasure Pharmacy.

"Insolence! How dare you continue to shout in the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy! Throw him out!"

Master Fu’s face darkened!

The several Guards drew their swords and surrounded Luo Tian.

"This guy is really bold, causing trouble in the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy!"

"He’s going to get what’s coming to him. Offending Master Fu is practically a death wish!"

The nearby crowd gathered to watch the spectacle, their discussions incessant.

Just then,

a displeased roar echoed from the depths of the pharmacy.

"Who is it? Who is causing such a ruckus in the Celestial Treasure Pharmacy and disturbing my Alchemy!"

From the corridor, a short, stout old man came flying over, a displeased look on his face.

"Greetings, Workshop Master!"

Inside the pharmacy, everyone—from the Guards, servants, and Stewards to the Alchemists—bowed their heads and shouted respectfully.

The entire pharmacy fell silent.

The other onlookers outside also turned to look at the short, stout old man with expressions of reverence.