Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 30 - 30 30 Crisis Descends

30: Chapter 30: Crisis Descends 30: Chapter 30: Crisis Descends Reversed Sun Dan is a fourth-grade elixir that is not even held within the royal family, but only exists in the Pill King Hall.

Qin Wuque went to great lengths to connect with an elder from the Pill King Hall through the Wanbao Trading Company.

After begging bitterly, the elder agreed to help and gave him a list of medicinal materials needed to refine the Reversed Sun Dan, which he then gathered.

He practically exhausted all his assets to put together the medicinal materials from the list, with only the final ingredient, Phoenix Spirit Flower, remaining.

As Qin Wudi was born to Concubine Xiao and is the royal family’s number one genius, he caught the eye of the Emperor.

If the Empress were to be deposed and replaced by Concubine Xiao, Qin Wuque’s position as Crown Prince would be irretrievably lost.

Therefore, Qin Wuque disregarded the dangers to his life and went to the Blazing Flame Grotto to pick the Phoenix Spirit Flower.

Little did he know that this was a trap set by Qin Wudi.

If it weren’t for Long Yan, he would already be on his way to the Netherworld Path by now.

“Using the Phoenix Spirit Flower to refine the Reversed Sun Dan, what an outrageous waste of nature’s creations.

I can’t believe he even thought of it.”

Upon finding out that Qin Wuque intended to use the Phoenix Spirit Flower to refine the Reversed Sun Dan, Long Yan cursed out loud.

“Master Long Yan, please don’t speak carelessly.

This alchemic process is from an elder of the Pill King Hall; it cannot be incorrect.”

Qin Wuque cautioned him, the tone somewhat displeased.

“If that elder wasn’t fooling you, he’s a bloody idiot.”

A look of disdain appeared on Long Yan’s face.

“Do you know how to refine pills then?”

Qin Wuque felt that Long Yan was being overconfident, but on closer thought, he faintly sensed that Long Yan’s words were not unfounded.

“Indeed, I am an alchemist.

I can refine that pitiful Reversed Sun Dan, even the best quality ones at that.”

Long Yan acknowledged nonchalantly.

“Really?”

Qin Wuque’s eyes brightened, almost crying out in surprise.

One couldn’t judge a book by its cover, just as one couldn’t measure the depth of the sea.

Long Yan was quite young, yet he could refine a fourth-grade elixir, and a top quality one at that.

Surely even the Pill King Hall doesn’t possess such a prodigy!

“Absolutely.”

Long Yan spoke frankly: “The Phoenix Spirit Flower is of great use to me.

If you are willing to give it to me, I will refine the Reversed Sun Dan for you for free.

Of course, you will need to provide the medicinal materials for refining the Reversed Sun Dan.

I’m flat broke and can’t afford to buy those materials.”

“No problem, it’s a deal.”

Qin Wuque agreed immediately.

As long as he could get the Reversed Sun Dan, he was more than willing to give the Phoenix Spirit Flower to Long Yan.

Subsequently, Long Yan disclosed the list of medicinal materials for refining the Reversed Sun Dan to Qin Wuque.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wuque noticed that the list provided by Long Yan lacked many precious medicinal materials when compared to the one given by the Elder of the Pill King Hall.

Apart from Blue Fire Demon Crystal, all other materials were available with him.

Moreover, the Blue Fire Demon Crystals could be bought from the Wanbao Trading Company.

“Master Long Yan, once we arrive at the Imperial City of Tianwu, I will immediately send someone to the Wanbao Trading Company to purchase the Blue Fire Demon Crystals.”

As he spoke, Qin Wuque produced a purple crystal jade box, saying, “Here’s the Phoenix Spirit Flower, keep it well.”

“So, it really is the Phoenix Spirit Flower.”

Long Yan took the purple crystal jade box, opened it and saw a palm-sized flower inside, each of its petals were colourful, resembling a miniature version of a colourful phoenix crown, incredibly beautiful.

It was indeed the Phoenix Spirit Flower, containing a faint essence of a phoenix, a rare substance with excellent medicinal properties for rejuvenation and constitution improvement.

…

The next morning, when dawn was just breaking, the party arrived at the Imperial City of Tianwu, their mission accomplished.

True to his word, Qin Wuque tasked Ghost Tiger to give ten thousand Spirit Stones to everyone, with Long Yan receiving a hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

“Master Long Yan, since you are here for the hunting competition, why not stay at my manor temporarily?”

Qin Wuque extended a sincere invitation to Long Yan.

“Your Highness, I appreciate your kind offer.

But as it’s my first time in the Imperial City of Tianwu, I would like to explore more of it.

A visit to your manor can wait.”

Long Yan refused outright.

“That sounds good.

I’ll go to the Wanbao Trading Company to buy some Blue Fire Demon Crystals immediately, and then personally deliver all the medicinal materials to you.”

After bidding farewell to Long Yan, Qin Wuque and Ghost Tiger went straight to the Wanbao Trading Company.

Given the information network he had in the Imperial City of Tianwu, Qin Wuque was unfazed about locating Long Yan.

“Master Long Yan, you saved all of our lives this time.

We’ve discussed amongst ourselves and decided to go to the Imperial City of Tianwu’s best pub, the Drunken Fairy Pavilion for drinks.

How does that sound?”

A middle-aged man, who had reached the Spiritual Martial Level 9, walked up and spoke to Long Yan.

The man’s name was Li Tianxiao.

He was on the verge of advancing to the Earth Martial Realm, making him the strongest among those present.

The Drunken Fairy Pavilion was the best and most luxurious pub in the Imperial City of Tianwu.

Its prices were sky-high, something ordinary people couldn’t afford.

The type of people who could afford to go there were either wealthy or influential.

As mercenaries, they lived on the edge of life and death, earning their keep through bloodshed.

The Drunken Fairy Pavilion was a place they could hardly dream of, but they were ready to splurge in order to express their gratitude for Long Yan saving their lives.

Initially, Long Yan wanted to decline, but seeing everyone’s sincerity and having developed some camaraderie with them throughout the journey, he decided to go along with the plan.

As such, the group set off in grand style, heading directly to the Drunken Fairy Pavilion.

The Imperial City of Tianwu, the imperial city of the Tianwu Dynasty, was filled with grand architecture and interconnected broad streets.

The streets were laid neatly with cobblestones, wide enough for ten carriages to move side by side.

The sides of the streets were lined with shops, offering a plethora of goods.

It was bustling with activity, making it exponentially more lively and prosperous than Tianshui City.

Despite it being early in the morning, the streets were teeming with people.

Shouts from shopkeepers and the sound of bargaining were ubiquitous.

Although the crowd was dense, it was orderly.

“No doubt this is the main city of the Tianwu Dynasty.

Impressive,” Long Yan murmured to himself.

Although the Imperial City of Tianwu couldn’t compare to some nondescript cities in the Emperor Domain, it was far more prosperous than Ling Wu City.

A short while later, Long Yan and the others arrived at the Drunken Fairy Pavilion.

The grandeur of the establishment stretched towards the heavens, akin to a sharp sword piercing the clouds.

Standing at the top of the Drunken Fairy Pavilion, it felt as though one could touch the stars.

….

“Sister Han Yan, I just received a message.

Long Yan has arrived in the Imperial City of Tianwu.

He should be at the Drunken Fairy Pavilion right now.”

Just as Long Yan and his comrades entered the Drunken Fairy Pavilion, Leng Yuexi came into the private courtyard of the Wanbao Trading Company in the Imperial City, informing Ye Han Smoke of the news she just received.

“Hmph, he’s finally here.”

Ye Han Smoke snorted coldly: “Summon someone!”

“Miss, do you have any instructions?”

An elderly man appeared from outside and stood respectfully in front of Ye Han Smoke.

“Send a message to Bai Tianjun, inform him that Long Yan is at the Drunken Fairy Pavilion.”

Ye Han Smoke ordered.

“Yes.”

The old man respectfully responded, then turned and left.

“Sister Han Yan, isn’t this a little too vicious?

Bai Tianjun bears a deep grudge against Long Yan.

If he learns that Long Yan is at the Imperial City of Tianwu, he definitely won’t let Long Yan off.”

Leng Yuexi frowned slightly.

Long Yan was alone and powerless.

How could he contend with Bai Tianjun?

“Hmph, that’s not my problem.

I just want to give him a taste of his own medicine.”

Ye Han Smoke snorted indifferently.

The thought of Long Yan being tormented by Bai Tianjun gave her a sense of satisfaction.

No one had ever dared to be so audacious in front of her.

Long Yan had provoked her, and he was to pay for it.

“Sigh.”

Leng Yuexi sighed softly, silently praying for Long Yan in her heart.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Long Yan and his companions who were thoroughly enjoying themselves at the Drunken Fairy Pavilion, a crisis was looming due to Ye Han Smoke’s words.