Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 97: What Play is This?

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: What Play is This?

Manager Qiu indeed has significant clout; upon arriving at the auction, he directly sought out Manager Fu, who was in charge.

After the formalities, he got straight to the point, inquiring about the identity of that mysterious genius.

At the same time, the auction was selling large quantities of high-quality First-grade Gold Talisman Pills, all clearly crafted by the same person.

Initially, Manager Fu was unwilling to reveal anything.

Later, after Manager Qiu leveraged the influence of the Golden Talisman Sect to pressure him, an arm couldn’t twist a thigh. He had no choice but to honestly reveal Chu Feng.

"You’re telling me all these elixirs were concocted by the Third Prince of the Sword King Mansion? You wouldn’t be trying to fool me with these words, would you?"

"Who doesn’t know that the Third Prince of the Sword King Mansion is just a waste?"

Manager Qiu was incredulous.

"I, too, find it hard to believe, perhaps there’s a master behind Chu Feng!" Manager Fu spread his hands, shrugging his shoulders.

After bidding farewell at the auction, Manager Qiu still furrowed his brows; things were becoming more complicated.

He decided to have someone thoroughly investigate Chu Feng’s situation.

For a person of his status with extensive connections, looking into Chu Feng was merely a matter of giving an order.

It was fine not to investigate, but once he did, Manager Qiu was truly astounded.

Because Chu Feng had been exceptionally brilliant lately. Just two days ago, he even went to the Golden Talisman Sect Store to buy engraving tools and materials for crafting the Golden Talisman Elixir. The truth of the matter was clear for all to see.

Manager Qiu could now be absolutely certain; the suddenly emerged genius Golden Talisman Alchemy Master was indeed Chu Feng.

Hidden yet not showing off, cautiously accumulating power, this young man was extraordinary!

At Chu Feng’s age, most youths, if they had even a little ability, would fear that others wouldn’t know. They would surely show off everywhere, flaunting themselves. Compared to other youths, Chu Feng stood out like a crane amongst chickens, exceptional and remarkable.

"That Chu Feng from the Sword King Mansion is currently in the Medicine Guild’s Hall’s Alchemy Room, learning alchemy under the tutelage of Niu Baotian, the lead Second Grade alchemist sitting there. If the shopkeeper wishes to summon him, we can just call him here!"

One of the subordinates said pleasingly to Manager Qiu.

"I will meet him myself! Also, from now on, whenever all of you see this Alchemist Chu, you must treat him with respect and courtesy. You must not be arrogant or rude in front of him simply because of his youth or his family’s decline!"

Manager Qiu boarded the carriage and sternly instructed his subordinates.

These subordinates, lacking insight and crude in thought, thought Chu Feng was learning alchemy from Niu Baotian. Manager Qiu didn’t believe it at all.

He had seen the capabilities of that Niu Baotian. At most, Niu could be considered mid to upper level among Second Grade Alchemists.

Capable of teaching such an outstanding disciple as Chu Feng?

Since Manager Qiu now knew that Chu Feng was cautiously biding his time, he actually felt that Chu Feng was likely just using Niu Baotian’s name as a cover.

"We will definitely remember this!" a group of powerful guards and subordinates responded respectfully. In the Jianyun Dynasty, Manager Qiu had absolute authority.

He was the shopkeeper of the Golden Talisman Sect Store and also an Outer Sect’s Steward of the Golden Talisman Sect.

All affairs of the Jianyun Dynasty were under his responsibility.

These guards and subordinates, who normally strutted around the Jianyun Dynasty, were extraordinarily shocked and filled with curiosity towards Chu Feng. Having followed Manager Qiu for so long, they had never seen him regard a young man so highly.

It could be foreseen that the young man named Chu Feng would soon rise rapidly and have great fortune.

...

Before long, Manager Qiu’s splendid carriage arrived outside the Medicine Guild’s Hall.

Just when his subordinates thought Manager Qiu would enter the Medicine Hall to meet Chu Feng, Manager Qiu made a decision that left them all stunned.

Patiently sitting inside the carriage, waiting for Chu Feng to come out.

How prestigious is Manager Qiu’s identity? Even if he were at the Imperial Palace, the Jianyun Emperor himself would not dare to delay and would set aside all his affairs to meet him at once.

At this moment, Manager Qiu actually condescended to wait outside the Medicine Hall for an unknown young man.

And this young man is well-known as a waste in the Sword King Mansion.

If this were to be known, it would definitely cause a sensation in the Jianyun Dynasty.

Time passed by slowly, making the wait seem even longer. One hour passed, yet Chu Feng still had not emerged from the Medicine Hall.

As evening approached, several subordinates grew restless.

One of them approached the carriage window and respectfully suggested, "Manager, you, a person of such high stature, have already waited for this boy for more than an hour. This gesture of respect is already profoundly moving."

"If we continue to wait, who knows when this boy will come out? Maybe I should go in and inform him."

Manager Qiu’s face darkened slightly as he spoke somewhat angrily, "What do you know? I wouldn’t mind waiting for a day, or even a month. If we can gain Chu Feng’s good graces, it is worth it."

"Everyone calm down and wait patiently!"

...

In the Medicine Guild’s Hall, Chu Feng was fully focused on concocting an Advanced Level Peiyuan Elixir to increase his cultivation, oblivious to the outside world.

Previously, with limited finances, he had to economize every single tael of silver.

Thus, when concocting elixirs to increase his cultivation, he would always choose the cheapest ingredients. Now, with ample funds, tens of thousands of silver taels at his disposal, he naturally could concoct an elixir with better effects.

The cost increased tenfold, even dozens of times.

After nearly two long hours, he finally finished concocting a batch of Advanced Level Peiyuan Elixirs. There were ten in total, each the size of a baby’s fist.

These were treasures unobtainable in the marketplace, no matter the price.

Chu Feng had no intention of selling them but planned to use them to enhance his own Sword Dao cultivation.

After a short rest, he gave a few pointers to Niu Baotian, who was standing nearby with a flushed face, and then, with the elixirs he had concocted, prepared to return to the Sword King Mansion.

In the morning, seeing the very simple breakfast his brother and sister-in-law had, Chu Feng felt heartache.

Now that he had money, he decided to buy some tonics for his brother and sister-in-law to strengthen their health.

As for concocting elixirs for his brother, sister-in-law, and second sister to increase their cultivation, the timing was not yet right. He must wait a little longer.

At this time, the skies had darkened, and night was about to fall.

Just as Chu Feng was leaving the Medicine Hall’s main gate and had not gone far, he saw the curtains of a luxurious carriage nearby part and a middle-aged man of short stature and majestic demeanor stepped down.

The middle-aged man walked quickly towards him, his face full of smiles as he greeted Chu Feng, "Alchemist Chu, I am Qiu Tianzheng, the shopkeeper of the Golden Talisman Sect Store. Could I perhaps invite you to share a simple meal?"

Manager Qiu’s attitude was extraordinarily polite.

Such a grand figure saluting him; this man could be old enough to be Chu Feng’s father. Chu Feng, not wanting to be rude, quickly reciprocated the salute.

"Manager Qiu, feel free to speak up if there’s anything you need. I need to hurry home; otherwise, if I return late, Senior Brother will scold me again!" Chu Feng speculated internally about the other’s purpose.

He didn’t have any good impressions of the Golden Talisman Sect Store, especially since there had been a conflict recently.

Now, the shopkeeper himself had come looking for him, and his attitude was surprisingly friendly. What kind of play was this?