The Fireworks of Those Years

Chapter 477 - 476: Dan Chen Emerges, Collaboration

Chapter 477: Chapter 476: Dan Chen Emerges, Collaboration


Rumble!


A resounding rumble echoed, and a closed gate suddenly opened. Immediately thereafter, an elderly man with a sturdy build and graying hair strode out.


"Master, Master, you have come out of seclusion?"


"Greetings, Master. Did you succeed in your alchemy this time?"


The two cultivators guarding the gate, both dressed in the alchemist’s robes of a second-grade high-tier alchemist, quickly came forward with a start, respectfully greeting him.


"Although there were some disturbances in between, I finally managed to refine this Spirit Pill as desired, making these nearly a hundred days of seclusion worthwhile."


Daoist Monarch Dan Chen was in a good mood, not hesitating to speak, and then casually asked, "During my time of seclusion, did anything happen within the Pill Treasure Hall?"


"Recently, Elder Dan Jun went out once. It is said that during the Qingxu Summit, some commotion was caused and he was expelled, having to pay a large sum of Spirit Stones to extricate himself."


"Also, during this Qingxu Summit, a high-tier third-grade alchemist appeared. He has now joined our Qingxu Sect and become an elder in our Pill Treasure Hall. His residence seems to have been chosen atop Fire Spirit Peak."


The two cultivators quickly spoke without holding back.


"A high-tier third-grade alchemist? Who is it?"


Daoist Monarch Dan Chen was slightly stunned, instantly curious.


"It is said to be Bai Ziyue, with the Daoist Name Kunlun, originally a Loose Cultivator. He was introduced into the Sect by Master Fushui from the Foreign Affairs Hall**" "


"*The Hall Master of the Lingjiu Hall also spoke up. At the time Bai Ziyue joined the Sect, even the Sect Leader and Hall Master Jiwu from the Internal Affairs Hall were alarmed and personally greeted him.*"


One of them hurriedly spoke.


"As a high-tier third-grade alchemist, his status is already comparable to that of a Golden Core True Monarch**" "


"*It’s understandable for the Sect Leader and Hall Master Jiwu to be involved.*


Actually, as the Hall Master of the Pill Treasure Hall, I certainly should have been present, but this time I was delayed due to my alchemy."*


True Monarch Dan Chen explained slightly, yet his heart also stirred with curiosity, wanting to meet this newly arrived high-tier third-grade alchemist.


Unconsciously, he quickened his pace, soon stepping out from the exclusive fourth-grade alchemy room of the Pill Treasure Hall. He then heard a bustling noise and couldn’t help but be startled, as his Divine Thought silently explored the commotion.


"What’s happening today? Why are so many people involved in the alchemy assessment?"


Instantly, his face showed unconcealable curiosity, and he asked aloud.


"This..."


The two cultivators exchanged puzzled glances.


Fortunately, at this moment, a steward with keen eyes spotted Dan Chen along with the others. He quickly approached respectfully, saluting and saying, "Greetings, Hall Master, greetings Alchemist Yuann and Alchemist Guo."


"What’s happening ahead?"


Quickly asked by Alchemist Yuann.


"This time, it’s the disciples from Fire Spirit Peak participating in the assessment.


A total of 107 disciples came today, hence the commotion."


The steward hurried to explain.


"Fire Spirit Peak? Is it the Fire Spirit Peak where the newly arrived Kunlun Elder resides?"


Daoist Monarch Dan Chen questioned in surprise.


"Indeed, this Kunlun Elder truly lives up to being a high-tier third-grade alchemist, a genius of extraordinary ability.


In a short time, a book titled ’Kunlun Pill Scripture’ allowed over a hundred alchemists to break through tier limits..."


Speaking of this, he suddenly noticed his words seemed to somewhat disparage Hall Master Dan Chen, quickly glancing cautiously at him.


"Did Kunlun Elder create the ’Kunlun Pill Scripture’? Is its effect that strong?"


Daoist Monarch Dan Chen looked shocked. His Divine Thought quickly explored the situation, instantly understanding what was happening, feeling a mixture of joy and sadness.


As the Hall Master of the Pill Treasure Hall, Daoist Monarch Dan Chen was naturally very concerned about the hall’s development. Though his talent in alchemy was extraordinary, he usually focused solely on alchemy, not being adept at instructing disciples and expanding the Pill Treasure Hall.


In his hundreds of years managing the Pill Treasure Hall, the succession of third-grade alchemists was nearly breaking.


*Countless days and nights, he sighed continuously without a solution.*


*Realizing how little time he had left, he could only choose the strongest alchemist in alchemy, Master Dan Jun, as the next Hall Master in a compromise.*


Upon coming out of seclusion, he unexpectedly heard that a new high-tier third-grade alchemist had joined the Pill Treasure Hall, already elating him greatly. Now, seeing how remarkably successful Fire Spirit Peak had become in a short time, allowing over a hundred alchemists to breakthrough, significantly improving in alchemy, *his excitement was truly indescribable.*


"Indeed created by Kunlun Elder!"


Confirmed the steward.


"Quickly, invite Kunlun Elder, I must meet him.


Wait, I will go personally."


Dan Chen said, even more impatiently, as he quickly transformed into a phantom, swiftly heading straight toward Fire Spirit Peak.


...


Fire Spirit Peak, Fire Spirit Grand Hall.


Bai Ziyue had just finished his alchemy when his chief registered disciple, Ma Zhen, approached respectfully and said, "Master, outside Elder Dan Jun along with disciples request an audience. Knowing Master was engaged in alchemy, I dared not interrupt. I allowed them to wait in the main hall."


"Elder Dan Jun?"


Bai Ziyue furrowed his brow.


*Regarding Master Dan Jun, Bai Ziyue had long heard of his reputation. At the recent Qingxu Summit, they even had some distant interaction.*


Moreover, Bai Ziyue had not forgotten that recently when selecting registered disciples, *Elder Dan Jun covertly interfered.*


*What exactly is the reason the other party has come at this time?*


Without asking in detail, Bai Ziyue stepped directly into the hall. Instantly, he saw a middle-aged Taoist priest, with two mustaches, dressed in a red robe, leisurely savoring the Spirit Tea. Behind him, a young male and a young female cultivator each held what looked like a fan resembling a screen, gently swaying it, causing the middle-aged Taoist to have an air of wealth and prosperity.


"This must be Elder Dan Jun. I wonder for what matter Elder Dan Jun has graced us with his presence?"


Bai Ziyue slightly raised his eyes and sat directly across, asking.


Ma Zhen naturally followed closely and served the Spirit Tea.


This Spirit Tea was a special spiritual object refined with several Spirit Tea leaves, aided by some naturally fragrant materials. When steeped into tea water, it not only cleared one’s spirit, making their mind serene, but also had the function of nourishing the spirit.


"As the next Pill Treasure Hall Master, I should have come to meet Elder Bai earlier.


However, due to matters of alchemy, I couldn’t extricate myself, thus delaying my visit.


Just as I finished alchemy, I hurried over.


It’s a bit late, yet I hope Elder Bai will forgive me."


Master Dan Jun stood up, his face appropriately showing a hint of apologetic expression, saying.


"For us alchemists, alchemy is more significant than anything.


Even if the sky were to fall, we cannot let it affect our alchemy.


No need for Elder Dan Jun to worry."


Bai Ziyue’s face remained unchanged; he just looked at the opponent.


*He wanted to see what plan Master Dan Jun had in mind this time.*


"Actually, my visit this time, besides wanting to formally meet Elder Bai, is also to seek a further collaboration with Elder Bai."


Master Dan Jun spoke.


"Collaboration?"


"Yes, collaboration.


Perhaps Elder Bai is unaware, but the Pill Treasure Hall, although primarily focused on alchemy, actually includes seven herb gardens within its domain.


The materials required for alchemy in the Pill Treasure Hall, while many are transported from various places of the Sect, the majority are actually sourced from these seven herb gardens.


Among the seven herb gardens, three are public properties of the Pill Treasure Hall, two belong to Hall Master Dan Chen, and the remaining two are mine.


Since I am the next Pill Treasure Hall Master, apart from Hall Master Dan Chen, I am also able to mobilize those three public herb gardens.


In other words, I have control over most of the alchemy materials within the Pill Treasure Hall.


If Elder Bai is willing to collaborate, many of the precious spiritual materials in the Medicine Hall will be made available to Elder Bai."


Master Dan Jun said with a smile to Bai Ziyue.


"Besides the herb gardens within the Pill Treasure Hall, much of the spiritual materials transported from outside are transferred by the Internal Affairs Hall and Foreign Affairs Hall. And the spiritual materials within the Internal Affairs Hall mostly come from the Wang Family and Yang Family, Immortal Cultivation Clans.


I am the son of the Wang Family Patriarch, currently the first disciple of my master, Wang Jingchen.


Oh, and this is my junior disciple sister Yang Xin’er, who comes from the Yang Family, an Immortal Cultivation Clan, and is the legitimate daughter of the Yang Family Patriarch."


At this moment, Wang Jingchen stepped forward slightly, smiling as he spoke.


"Do not be rude."


Master Dan Jun lightly snorted and said.


"Yes!"


Wang Jingchen responded respectfully.


"The matter of collaboration is naturally negotiable. But I wonder, what price must I pay?"


Bai Ziyue’s eyes flashed as he quietly asked.


Previously, he indeed heard Dongfang Ming mention the seven herb gardens of the Pill Treasure Hall, but he did not understand the ownership relationships of these seven herb gardens.


*Now it seemed that all the gardens were somehow connected to Master Dan Jun.*


*Considering the two disciples from the Wang Family and the Yang Family on the opponent’s side, it must be said that the majority of material sources within the Pill Treasure Hall were under the opponent’s control.*


*His greatest obstacle in alchemy was truly the source of materials.*


There were plenty of first and second-grade spiritual materials in the Pill Treasure Hall, but third-grade and above spiritual materials were extremely scarce. He often needed to wait for a period to gather a full set of materials for a Third-Grade Spiritual Pill.


*This was even when he frequently used his stockpile collected from the Hundred Thousand Mountains.*


*This was highly disadvantageous for him earning Spirit Stones to meet the needs of his cultivation.*


"Elder Bai’s achievements in the field of alchemy are greatly admired by me.


Especially hearing about your creation of the Pill Book, its astonishing effects significantly enhancing alchemist’s capabilities, I am eager to take a closer look.


Therefore, one of my conditions is the Kunlun Pill Scripture created by you.


The second condition is that the spiritual pills refined in Fire Spirit Peak cannot be directly sold or transferred into the Pill Treasure Hall for sale. They need to be handled by my Bixia Peak, and I will send someone to help oversee and manage this.


This way, Elder Bai can focus on alchemy without worries, which indeed is a good thing.


As for the last condition, it is the simplest, you only need to announce externally that in the future, within the Pill Treasure Hall, I, Dan Jun, will take the lead."


Master Dan Jun slightly mused and then spoke with a smile.