Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 388 Lobbying

Chapter 388: Chapter 388 Lobbying

One must be aware that although there are life-extending divine medicines in the world, they are without exception precious beyond compare, serendipitous but not to be sought. Therefore, how can Fu Ling not be thrilled now that there is an elixir that can increase one’s lifespan by thirty years?

Because Shi Hao said that the materials for this elixir are quite common, it could naturally be mass-produced. Even if it’s only effective upon the first dose, it could still extend the overall lifespan of a clan by thirty years.

That is an astonishing figure.

Possibly, with these extra thirty years, a fighter could complete their legacy; perhaps just these thirty years are what the older generation needs to endure until the emergence of a successor; the possibilities... are too numerous to count.

Fu Ling suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked in a calm tone, "Can this Lifespan Extension Pill be taken multiple times?"

If it could have a cumulative effect, that would be even more terrifying.

Despite his intentional control, his voice still trembled slightly.

Shi Hao shook his head, "It can only be taken once. Taking more is of no benefit."

As expected.

Fu Ling had actually known this for some time. Not to mention elixirs, even life-extending divine medicines are similar, at best their effects halve continuously, though still somewhat better than those of elixirs.

Therefore, although he felt some disappointment, he was also well-prepared.

"Young man, don’t you think you’re being too bold?" Fu Ling said indifferently, having completely adjusted his mindset, "Instead of joining with the other Four Royal Families to annihilate the Qiao and Wu Families, why shouldn’t I just capture you and enjoy this Pill Recipe all to myself?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Yao’er immediately became agitated and hurriedly said, "Grandfather, please don’t scare Brother Shi!"

Brother Shi?

Fu Ling bared his teeth. Was this the confidence you had, to charm my granddaughter and expect me to hesitate?

Naive!

As the head of the Fu Family, he would not be concerned with such trivial matters when it comes to the strength and future of his clan.

Besides, even if it makes Fu Yao’er sad for a while, what of it? Time can heal all, and that Pill Recipe can change everything.

Shi Hao smiled and said, "First, I believe that with Lord Fu’s profound strategic thinking, you would agree that cooperating with me is the best course of action! I am not yet nineteen years old and already a three-star Pill Master; how high could my future achievements be?"

"Now that the Fu Family is helping me with this favor, I naturally owe a debt of gratitude to the Fu Family. Just this point alone can guarantee the prosperity of the Fu Family for hundreds of years!"

"I forgot to mention, I also have a Six Island!"

Shi Hao manifested his own Soul Island, though he naturally did not summon the Ten-Colored Soul Seed, which would be too shocking.

"It won’t be long before I leave the Eastern Fire Continent, and when I return, perhaps I will have joined the Supplementing Divine Temple, or even gained greater strength!"

As Fu Ling listened, his old face remained calm, but beneath the surface his heart was roiling with emotions.

Indeed, Shi Hao was too young. Not even nineteen years old.

Already a three-star Pill Master at such a young age, in addition to reaching Six Island on the martial path, how bright could his future prospects be?

If the Fu Family invested in Shi Hao at this moment, how great would the future rewards be?

But is just saying this enough to move his heart?

Fu Ling was still somewhat hesitant.

"Besides, I have also refined a poison, concealed within my jaws, that should Lord Fu indeed decide to act against me, I would rather take my own life! After all, being captured means a fate worse than death, and inevitably ending up silenced," Shi Hao added, his face resolute.

"Grandfather!" Fu Yao’er was agitated again, seemingly ready to fight tooth and nail.

Fu Ling sighed. Having lived for over two hundred years, his ability to judge people was naturally astute. He could be very certain that Shi Hao was not bluffing.

He pondered for a moment and said, "How would I know if your so-called Lifespan Extension Pill truly works?"

Shi Hao smiled, "To show my sincerity, I am willing to give this Pill Recipe to Lord Fu right now. With Lord Fu’s understanding of Alchemy Dao, you should be able to make a judgment."

He took out the Pill Recipe he had already prepared and handed it to Fu Yao’er.

Fu Yao’er’s heart sweetened in an instant as she hurriedly took the Pill Recipe and then walked towards Fu Ling.

Along the way, she furiously signaled with her eyes, meaning, Grandfather, you must agree, or else I’m going to have it out with you.

Girls are outgoing, girls are outgoing indeed!

Fu Ling reached out to take the Pill Recipe, only to find it tightly clutched in Fu Yao’er’s grip.

The little vixen glared fiercely at the old man before finally letting go.

Fu Ling was utterly frustrated, thinking how he had lavished affection on this girl for more than a decade in vain!

He had no time to dwell on it now; he unfolded the Pill Recipe and began to read it closely.

His eyes passed over each familiar medicinal herb name while he calculated in his heart what effects their combination could achieve.

Reaching his level of expertise, creating a Pill Recipe from scratch was difficult, but mere verification was not too challenging.

Although Shi Hao had not specified the precise amounts of the ingredients in the Pill Recipe, that did not prevent him from reaching a general conclusion.

He finished reading quickly, then closed his eyes to deduce in his mind.

Shi Hao did not rush him, merely "appreciating" the medicinal herbs here, wondering if he could take a few back with him.

Fu Yao’er, on the other hand, was admiring her idol. From any angle, Shi Hao’s attractiveness was impeccable, never tiring to her eyes, and the more she looked, the more she liked.

After a long while, Fu Ling finally opened his eyes.

"Alright, I agree to your terms!" he said solemnly.

For one, the bargaining chip Shi Hao offered was considerably substantial, and secondly, the deep-seated grudges between the Seven Great Royal Families indeed ran very deep. If they didn’t erupt now, they might in a few more years.

Therefore, it would be better to take this opportunity to ally with the Four Royal Families and annihilate the Qiao and Wu families. Not only would it eliminate two competitors, but it would also allow a substantial gain.

The wealth accumulated over thousands of years was terrifying!

Shi Hao smiled, having anticipated this outcome, yet Fu Ling’s quick agreement was somewhat unexpected.

"Then I’d like to ask Lord Fu to invite the family heads of the Yuan, Tang, Qin, and He Royal Families here; I want to persuade them in person."

"Fine," Fu Ling nodded.

Before long, the family heads of the Four Royal Families had been secretly invited by Fu Ling.

"Old Fu, calling the four of us here wouldn’t be with ill intent, aiming to capture us all at once, would it?" the Tang Family head, Tang Liang, said with a joking tone, yet it caused the other three family heads to turn solemn.

It wasn’t beyond the realm of possibility—too many unsavory incidents had occurred among the Seven Great Royal Families, and a full-scale war erupting one day would be normal.

However, Fu Ling merely smiled lightly, "I am just a messenger tasked with bringing the four of you here to discuss a matter."

Hmm?

All Four Great Families were somewhat astonished. Who in this world had such status as to make the president of the Pill Masters’ association relay messages?

Even when the Tianyun Temple still existed, they had to be polite in the presence of the bigwigs of the Pill Masters’ association.

They were all very curious and asked, "Who?"