“Does my young friend wish to see Mr.
Tang?”
Upon learning Jiang Hao’s intentions, Bai Wufeng felt visibly disappointed.
Seeming to dodge the issue, he said, “My young friend, it’s not that Bai Mou is unwilling to help.
However, Mr.
Tang is currently in life-and-death seclusion.
I’m afraid this request is rather difficult.”
Jiang Hao remained calm upon hearing this.
He naturally understood that it was impossible to get someone to help without offering some benefits.
“I know this is a tall order,” Jiang Hao replied.
“But if you can arrange a meeting between me and Mr.
Tang, Elder Bai, I give you my word.
“Every time my Alchemy Dao progresses to a new realm, I will refine one hundred corresponding pills for the Divine Pill Pavilion, completely free of charge, as a token of my gratitude.”
The moment Jiang Hao said this, Bai Wufeng couldn’t help but shoot to his feet, his eyes brimming with excitement.
If the young man before him possessed an Alchemy Dao talent as heaven-defying as the one in Miaodan Square, he had the potential to become a Pill Saint in the future.
Receiving a hundred corresponding pills with every advancement in his Alchemy Dao was an astronomical temptation.
However, Bai Wufeng reflexively glanced at Gu Qingyan, who was sitting nearby, and forced himself to calm down.
He told himself, “Bai Wufeng, oh Bai Wufeng, you must not be shortsighted.
Don’t let the Young Master look down on you.”
After secretly steadying himself, Bai Wufeng spoke in a measured tone.
“I can indeed compel Mr.
Tang to come out of seclusion.
But tell me, young friend, how do you plan to prove to Tang Xiao that you can refine the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill within two years?
“Or rather, how will you make Mr.
Tang believe you possess such talent?”
It was obvious that Bai Wufeng didn’t care about Mr.
Tang in the slightest; he was subtly trying to get Jiang Hao to demonstrate his Alchemy Dao talent in front of Gu Qingyan.
Hearing this, Jiang Hao revealed his plan.
As long as Bai Wufeng invited Mr.
Tang out, he would refine a pill right in front of Tang Xiao to prove his capabilities.
Bai Wufeng rejoiced inwardly upon hearing that Jiang Hao would perform alchemy on the spot.
This played perfectly into his and Gu Qingyan’s hands.
As long as they witnessed the entire process, Gu Qingyan’s rich experience would allow her to accurately gauge the true level of the young man’s Alchemy Dao talent.
With this thought, Bai Wufeng couldn’t help but look toward Gu Qingyan.
Seeing her give a subtle nod, he immediately made his decision.
However, the wily Pavilion Master wasn’t in a hurry to agree.
“My young friend, since you are so confident in persuading Tang Xiao, there’s no harm in me lending you a hand,” Bai Wufeng said.
“But before that, I have a presumptuous request that I hope you will agree to.”
Jiang Hao reflexively furrowed his brow.
“Please speak your mind, Elder Bai.
If it’s within my power, I won’t decline.”
Bai Wufeng chuckled.
“Don’t worry, my young friend.
Our Divine Pill Pavilion doesn’t force people into difficult spots.
I merely ask that you refine pills for the Divine Pill Pavilion in a single public match sometime in the future.
If you agree to this, I will send word immediately, and Tang Xiao will arrive posthaste.”
“Just a single pill refining session?” Jiang Hao was somewhat surprised.
Little did he know that this session would take place in the Imperial City.
He would be representing the Divine Pill Pavilion to compete against the peerless Alchemy Dao genius of Miaodan Square—the same genius who had also refined the Herbal Condensation Pill.
It would be the ultimate showdown between the younger generation’s Alchemy Masters, a clash of two peerless Alchemy Dao geniuses.
Of course, Jiang Hao had no idea the Divine Pill Pavilion had dug such a massive pit for him.
After pondering for a moment, he gave a calm reply.
“I accept.”
“Good, very good.”
A sly smile crept onto Bai Wufeng’s face as his scheme succeeded.
Gu Qingyan’s beautiful eyes flickered with amusement at the sight; sure enough, there was no beating an old fox at his own game.
Immediately after, Bai Wufeng issued an order.
“Wu Jing, go to the Tang Family personally.
Tell them that I have found the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill for Mr.
Tang, and ask Tang Xiao to come to the Divine Pill Pavilion at once.”
Gu Qingyan’s eyebrow arched slightly as she thought, “Has Uncle Bai just scammed another person in the blink of an eye?”
Time slowly trickled by.
One hour later, at the Tang Family Mansion.
“Pill Master Wu, what did you say?
The Pavilion Master has found the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill for my grandfather?”
When Tang Yan heard the news, he was absolutely thrilled.
The sprawling Tang Family Mansion instantly erupted into a frenzy.
“Pill Master Wu, have you really found the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill?”
“This is wonderful, absolutely wonderful!
With the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill, the Patriarch can extend his life by another hundred years.
Once he breaks through the Mortal Shedding Realm, he will live even longer!”
“Heaven has not forsaken our Tang Family!
Heaven has not forsaken us!”
In an instant, the old and young of the Tang Family wept tears of joy, celebrating wildly.
It was well known that the Tang Family and the Qi Family had been enemies for generations.
The only person who could deter the Qi Family was Mr.
Tang.
Once Tang Xiao fell, even with the Tang Family’s multitude of experts, losing the old Patriarch’s protection meant it was only a matter of time before the Qi Family exterminated them all—unless another earth-shattering figure emerged from their ranks.
“The Pavilion Master said Mr.
Tang should head to the Divine Pill Pavilion immediately.
This opportunity must not be missed,” Wu Jing urged, having perfectly inherited Bai Wufeng’s knack for persuasion.
“Please wait a moment, Pill Master Wu.
We will awaken the old Patriarch right now.”
The acting Patriarch of the Tang Family immediately rushed toward the ancestral grounds with Tang Yan in tow.
Tang Xiao had previously left behind a method to awaken him, instructing them to use it the moment the Divine Pill Pavilion Master found the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill.
Time flew by.
Another hour later, in the Divine Pill Pavilion Inner Cabinet Hall.
“HAHAHAHA!
HAHAHAHA!
Brother Bai, your kindness is akin to giving me a second life!
I, Tang Xiao, am moved to tears by your boundless grace!”
A resonant, deeply agitated old voice echoed throughout the entire Divine Pill Pavilion.
The voice arrived before the person.
When the sound waves rolled into the Inner Cabinet Hall, everyone present paled in shock, affected to varying degrees.
Especially Jiang Hao, who possessed the weakest cultivation base among them.
He felt his vital energy and blood churn violently the moment the voice struck his eardrums.
His chest tightened, leaving him struggling for breath.
Jiang Hao’s heart trembled as he thought, “What terrifying cultivation!”
Just an ordinary vocal transmission was enough to destabilize someone’s state of mind and send their blood and qi spiraling out of control.
As expected of one of the few immortal old freaks in the Xingyue City Earth Realm.
As Tang Xiao’s voice faded, everyone turned to look toward the source.
In the void hundreds of feet away, an emaciated old figure stepped through the air, bringing a young man along.
A terrifying aura rippled from his body, shaking the very heavens and earth.
The newcomer was none other than Mr.
Tang, Tang Xiao himself.
The youth beside him was his most favored grandson, Tang Yan.
In the blink of an eye, Tang Xiao landed on the jade steps of the Inner Cabinet Hall and strode toward the group.
Clasping his hands in a salute as he walked, the old man laughed.
“Brother Bai, it’s been three years.
You look exactly the same as before!”
“Haha, Mr.
Tang.” Bai Wufeng returned the gesture with a slight bow.
It was evident that the two shared a solid friendship.
Looking across the entire Xingyue City Earth Realm, the number of people who dared to call Bai Wufeng ‘Brother’ could be counted on one hand.
Tang Xiao’s face was plastered with a joyful, excited smile, though he didn’t forget to exchange pleasantries.
“I knew I hadn’t sought out the wrong person back then.
In this entire Xingyue City Earth Realm, you are probably the only one who could track down the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill, Pill Master Bai,” Tang Xiao said excitedly.
“My old life was saved by you, Brother Bai.
I will never forget it as long as I live.”
After a moment of excitement, Tang Xiao held out his hand.
“Brother Bai, please hand it over.”
Bai Wufeng’s eyebrow twitched at this.
“Hand what over?”
Tang Xiao paused, mildly taken aback.
“The Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill, of course.”
Bai Wufeng offered a bitter smile.
“You’ve misunderstood, Mr.
Tang.
I don’t have the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill.”
Hearing this, Tang Xiao’s face instantly darkened.
“Brother Bai, I don’t quite understand.
Could you repeat that?”
Bai Wufeng chuckled.
“There’s no need to be anxious, Mr.
Tang.
While I haven’t found the pill itself, I have found a Pill Master capable of refining it.
Moreover, he has already agreed to refine it for you.”
“Is this true?”
“It shouldn’t be false.”
Tang Xiao’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, his excitement reigniting.
Finding a Pill Master capable of refining the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill was essentially the same as finding the pill itself.
The old man immediately began to look around.
“Brother Bai, may I ask where this esteemed individual is?
Has he arrived at the Divine Pill Pavilion?”
“He is right here,” Bai Wufeng said, nodding.
Tang Xiao grew even more thrilled.
Even Tang Yan, who was standing beside him, began breathing heavily.
However, as the grandfather and grandson swept their gazes around the room, they failed to spot any imposing figures.
Seeing this, Bai Wufeng couldn’t help but smile wryly.
He pointed straight at Jiang Hao and said, “Mr.
Tang, the person capable of refining the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill is right under your nose.”
As soon as he spoke, the grandfather and grandson followed his gaze.
But the moment the old man saw Jiang Hao, his expression froze.
His face instantly sank like a dark, bottomless pool.
“This is nothing but a wet-behind-the-ears brat!
Bai Wufeng, are you making a fool out of me?”
Bai Wufeng remained as calm as an unrippled pond, seemingly having anticipated this exact reaction.
“Mr.
Tang,” he replied evenly, “speaking in such a manner, aren’t you afraid of offending an Alchemy Master?”
At his words, Tang Xiao’s pupils instantly constricted.
He reflexively turned his head and stared fixedly at Jiang Hao, his eyes filled with shock.
Could it be that this youth truly knew how to refine the Nine Revolutions Life Extension Pill?
But at his age…
that was simply too terrifying to fathom.
For a moment, Tang Xiao was completely bluffed by Bai Wufeng.
Just then, Tang Yan, who was standing to the side, looked bewildered.
As if unsure of his own eyes, he spoke up tentatively.
“Jiang Hao?”