Primordial Emperor
Chapter 1121 Seeking a Pill

Chapter 1121: Chapter 1121 Seeking a Pill

Upon hearing Shi Lijian’s recount of the Water Bandits, Lin Chen immediately became aware of the current situation of everyone and the condition within Xindi Water City.

Facing these Water Bandits would certainly require more than just relying on the young scions of the Four Great Families.

Lin Chen pondered secretly, planning to unite all the local forces within Xindi Water City to effectively deal with those Water Bandits.

Subsequently, Lin Chen inquired Shi Lijian about the terrain of various water areas in Xindi Water City, as mastering the city’s geography was crucial to better counter those Water Bandits.

Upon hearing this, Shi Lijian personally drafted an extremely detailed map of Xindi Water City for Lin Chen and others.

Having learned Lin Chen and the others’ identities, he understood that they were here to eliminate the Water Bandits.

Thus, by assisting Lin Chen and his companions, he was in essence helping himself.

Meanwhile, while Lin Chen and Shi Lijian were discussing the matter of the Water Bandits, in another room, the lady Bai Qing summoned Shi Yu for a conversation.

"Yu’er, have you fallen for the young master named Lin Chen?"

Bai Qing, being experienced, noticed her daughter’s change in demeanor today at the village gate.

Faced with her mother’s inquiry, Shi Yu’s face reddened immediately with shyness.

"Mother, what are you talking about? It’s not like that at all."

Shi Yu spoke bashfully.

However, Bai Qing, being perceptive, immediately recognized her daughter’s feelings, and her heart sank, followed by a sigh.

"Yu’er, you must understand, Young Master Lin Chen and his companions are just passing by; they will inevitably leave soon. Moreover, they are from the Four Great Families of Tian Que City and are not on the same path as us. There won’t be any result between you and him."

"The deeper you fall for him, the more pain you’ll experience in the end."

Bai Qing advised Shi Yu.

Upon hearing Bai Qing’s words, Shi Yu’s eyes reddened, filled with endless reluctance. Ever since Lin Chen saved her, she could think of nothing but him.

If she were to stop liking Lin Chen now, it would indeed be more painful than death.

Seeing her daughter’s sad appearance, Bai Qing chose to say no more, understanding that only with time could her daughter resolve her own emotional entanglement.

...

Until night fell, Lin Chen and Shi Lijian concluded their discussions.

Shi Lijian arranged accommodation for Lin Chen and his companions, and just as Lin Chen returned to his assigned lodging, Su Lie arrived.

"What are you doing coming to my room in the middle of the night?"

Lin Chen asked Su Lie with visible bewilderment.

"Boss, do you have any more of those elixirs that you used to save Su Qi a few days ago? I’d like to ask you for one, and of course, I’m willing to trade Spirit Stones and Treasures for it."

Su Lie revealed his purpose to Lin Chen.

After witnessing Shi Zhongshan’s condition today, his mind could find no peace. His old friend had become disabled, with such severe injuries. Naturally, Su Lie needed to find ways to heal him, and he remembered the healing elixir Lin Chen offered a few days ago, prompting him to inquire.

"You want to treat your good friend’s injuries?"

Lin Chen asked Su Lie flatly.

In response, Su Lie nodded promptly.

"That particular elixir won’t suffice for your brother’s injuries, but I have another one—exchange a Sixth-grade Magical Treasure for it."

Lin Chen said calmly to Su Lie.

With that, Lin Chen immediately tossed an elixir to Su Lie, landing it into his hands.

Seeing this, Su Lie’s face turned dark instantly; were it not for Lin Chen’s background and formidable strength, he might have cursed openly.

Trading a Sixth-grade Magical Treasure for one elixir—what difference was this from robbery?

Inside, Su Lie felt acute pain. Although bearing the Su surname, it was granted rather than being a direct descendant, meaning he could not compare to Lin Chen’s privileges within the Su Family. A Sixth-grade Magical Treasure was equivalent to half of his life’s accumulation.

"What, think I’m brightly pricing and scamming you? Let me tell you, this elixir—even with a Sixth-grade Magical Treasure elsewhere—can’t be bought."

Lin Chen spoke to Su Lie with a serious expression.

He seemed to imply that if it weren’t for your friend’s urgent need, I wouldn’t even consider giving away the elixir.

Hearing Lin Chen’s words left Su Lie speechless; he knew even if unwilling, the trade was inevitable.

Thus, Su Lie braced himself and handed over his only Sixth-grade Magical Treasure—a fiery red Treasured Sword—to Lin Chen.

Afterward, Su Lie left promptly with the elixir, feeling deep pain inside.

After Su Lie’s departure, Lin Chen examined the fiery red Treasured Sword in his hand, then looked towards the doorway.

Lin Chen hadn’t anticipated Su Lie would surrender such a valuable Treasured Sword merely to save his brother; he proved himself a man of deep affection and loyalty.

During an experience like this, when faced with daunting Water Bandits, Su Lie surely had few such Treasures on him.

In crucial moments, those could serve as vital assets for Su Lie.

Su Lie’s actions profoundly altered Lin Chen’s perception, marking him as someone worth befriending.

...

Su Lie, holding the elixir he swapped with Lin Chen, despite feeling immense pain, hurried to Shi Zhongshan’s room.

"Brother Lie, why are you in my room at this late hour?"

"What kind of elixir is this?"

Shi Zhongshan asked curiously upon seeing Su Lie urgently entering with a green elixir.

"Why ask so many questions? Just hurry and take it."

Su Lie instructed Shi Zhongshan, still feeling the sting of the trade; the elixir had cost him his sole Sixth-grade Magical Treasure.

Su Lie felt he had been swindled by Lin Chen; such an elixir at best seemed Sixth Grade’s initial level, hardly worth a Sixth-grade Magical Treasure.

Yet under those circumstances, with Lin Chen having tossed the elixir to him, he could only proceed with the exchange forcibly.

At that moment, Shi Zhongshan swallowed the elixir in one gulp, trusting Su Lie completely given their deep bond.

Once consumed, Shi Zhongshan instantly sensed a warm stream bursting from his dantian, swiftly spreading throughout his body. As this heated current seeped through his meridians, he noticed his injuries healing rapidly.

Soon, his severed leg tingled, and upon glancing down, he was astounded to witness his leg regrowing swiftly, visible to the naked eye.