Nine Li Magus Maiden was a mortal after all. She did not have the ability to protect herself. Furthermore, there were more than ten thousand people in the square, so it was naturally not safe for Nine Li Magus Maiden to walk over.
At that moment, Aged Blackrock, who was standing behind Nine Li Magus Maiden, pressed his hands down in midair, forming an invisible ripple that emanated outwards. Anyone who came into contact with the ripple would be pushed back by an immense force, forcing them to constantly retreat.
"What's going on?"
Everyone was incensed. They were people of status, so they were naturally displeased to be suddenly pushed away. However, the person who did it was Aged Blackrock. They did not dare resist.
The ripples reached deep into the desolate plains, forming a hundred-foot-wide passageway that was unobstructed.
Nine Li Magus Maiden stepped onto the passageway and said to the crowd, "Sorry, I have a weak body since I was young. I can only ask all of you to make way. Sorry for the offense."
Nine Li Magus Maiden's voice was gentle like a spring breeze. It silenced the infuriated people.
"Who is this woman?"
Just from Aged Blackrock's attitude towards the black-masked woman, it was obvious that she was of extremely high status. She was definitely an important figure in the Nine Li Magus Empire.
And what infuriated them was that not only had Nine Li Magus Maiden left, but Yi Yun had also left.
Yi Yun had been standing beside Nine Li Magus Maiden the entire time, nearly walking side by side with her.
They were all alchemists, but Yi Yun was still a junior. What right did he have to receive such preferential treatment?
People were indignant, especially the people from the Pillheart Sect. They were even more infuriated. Their Pillheart Sect was usually treated as an honored guest no matter where they went. Yet, they were treated like minor characters here. They were belittled.
"Curmudgeon Solitary, you always boast that your Pillheart Sect is the best alchemical sect in the Heavenly South Great World. But now, aren't you being pushed aside to make way for a junior and a mortal? I don't think much of it! "
A white-dressed middle-aged man beside Pillheart Patriarch said with a sneer.
The white-dressed middle-aged man was none other than Ouming Yin. He was an alchemist sage just like Pillheart Patriarch. Although his seniority was much lower than Pillheart Patriarch's, Ouming Yin thought highly of himself. He never showed any respect to Pillheart Patriarch. This made the two of them like fire and water.
"Aren't you the same? You claim to be the number one genius in the alchemy world but in the eyes of the Nine Li Magus Empire, you are nothing but feces."
He stopped arguing with Ouming Yin. Instead, he followed Yi Yun and Nine Li Magus Maiden deep into the desolate plains.
He wanted to figure out the Herb Nurturing Array and smack the Nine Li Magus Empire in the face. At the same time, he wanted to settle scores with Yi Yun. The Pillheart Sect Elders could not die in vain.
After Pillheart Patriarch, the other alchemists also entered the desolate plains.
They did not walk very fast. After an hour, they arrived at the center of the Herb Nurturing Array.
"This is the heart of the array."
Although the alchemists present couldn't understand the Herb Nurturing Array, it wasn't difficult for them to identify the core of the array.
At this moment, they saw Yi Yun beginning to explore his surroundings. Every time he came in front of an array pattern, he would stop to study it.
Pillheart Patriarch watched Yi Yun's actions with a sullen expression.
"This little bastard. He obtained the divine alchemist's heritage by luck. Does he really think he's some big shot? He's deliberately acting mysterious and putting on an act."
Pillheart Patriarch knew that the Herb Nurturing Array was no trifling matter. If one's cultivation level was lacking, there was no way to shake it. Even knowing a few of the principles behind the array patterns was the same. Furthermore, how could it be that easy to figure out the heritage left behind by the divine alchemist?
"Blackrock!" Pillheart Patriarch spoke again. Although he was much younger than Aged Blackrock, he did not think of himself as Aged Blackrock's junior. He addressed him by his name directly. "The Nine Li Magus Empire has yet to mention what the Nine Li Magus Empire will pay for the completion of the pills in the array."
The moment Pillheart Patriarch said that, everyone cast their gazes over. Instantly, the clamor in the area died down. Everyone looked at Aged Blackrock for they were also concerned about the issue.
Aged Blackrock gave Pillheart Patriarch a nonchalant glance and said, "Everyone needs different things. When the time comes, my Nine Li Magus Empire will naturally pay the person who completes the array according to their needs. By asking me this now, are you suspecting that my Nine Li Magus Empire is unable to afford the payment?"
"Hehe." Pillheart Patriarch sneered. "How can that be? It's just that we might have to spend a century or two here. It's best to state the payment ahead of time. What do you think? "
"I don't think so." Aged Blackrock did not give him any face. "You seem to be mistaken on one point. My Nine Li Magus Empire has never invited your Pillheart Sect to study the array. It was an Elder named Seven Kills who repeatedly begged me to allow you to come. Why are you saying that spending a century or two here is a sacrifice for my Nine Li Magus Empire? If you are unwilling, just leave. If you want the payment, you have to show some ability to complete the array. Only then will I discuss the matter with you. "
Aged Blackrock's words left Pillheart Patriarch speechless. His expression was extremely ugly. What Blackrock said was right. Indeed, the Pillheart Sect had come to Blackrock's aid.
If this were any other time, the Pillheart Sect would have long fallen out with him. But now, he could not do so.
Pillheart Patriarch said with a sullen expression, "You are belittling the tens of millions of years of heritage that my Pillheart Sect has. Although you are powerful, you do not know alchemical arts. Please do not make wild claims about the outcome or you will only be inviting humiliation."
"If my Pillheart Sect completes the pill, I do not want you to do anything. All I want is for your Nine Li Magus Empire to not interfere with my Pillheart Sect and Yi Yun's matters!"
As Pillheart Patriarch spoke, he suddenly looked at Yi Yun with a cold glint in his eyes.
Yi Yun stopped and turned to look at Pillheart Patriarch. He locked eyes with the old freak who had lived for tens of millions of years. As the old freak spoke, he once again placed his sights on Yi Yun.
"I can't do it." Aged Blackrock rejected him simply and directly.
"You …" Pillheart Patriarch was infuriated. He really wanted to bathe the Nine Li Magus Empire in blood but unfortunately, his strength was far from sufficient.
"If you cannot accept it, just leave. My Nine Li Magus Empire will not stop you."
Aged Blackrock sneered inwardly. He did not care if the Pillheart Sect stayed or left. In the Nine Li Magus Empire's history, it had once invited an alchemist sage to complete the array but all of them failed. So what if the Pillheart Sect joined in?
In fact, Aged Blackrock did not even hold much hope for Yi Yun. After all, it was just too difficult to complete the array left behind by the divine alchemist. It nurtured a heaven-defying item that could change one's fate.
Just as the atmosphere turned tense, Yi Yun suddenly said, "Senior Blackrock, thank you for speaking up for me. The Nine Li Magus Empire has already helped me a great deal in my feud with the Pillheart Sect. I do not wish to trouble you any further."
Yi Yun smiled and looked at Pillheart Patriarch. He knew that the Pillheart Sect would definitely not let the matter rest because the divine alchemist's heritage was on him.
And coincidentally, Yi Yun had something he needed from the Pillheart Sect. It was the method to plant the Unwithering Grass in the Longevity Extending Pills!
In fact, it was not only for Old Snake but also for Yi Yun himself.
The planting method actually involved the most valuable divine item in the Pillheart Sect. It could also be considered the core accumulation of the Pillheart Sect!
Yi Yun said, "You wish to resolve your grudge with me and prevent the Nine Li Magus Empire from interfering in this matter. That's nothing. You wish to obtain the divine alchemist's heritage and I happen to have something in mind …"
"What do you want?" Pillheart Patriarch frowned. Yi Yun's calm and composed expression made him very uncomfortable.
"Purple Numinous Herbal Soil!"
The moment Yi Yun said that, Pillheart Patriarch's expression changed drastically.
The Pillheart Sect's possession of the Purple Numinous Herbal Soil was one of the Pillheart Sect's core secrets. Yet, Yi Yun knew of it!
Yi Yun continued, "If you wish to obtain the divine alchemist's heritage, how can you not pay the price? Since you are so confident in the Pillheart Sect's alchemy heritage, we can give it a try. If you can complete the alchemical array, I will request the Nine Li Magus Empire to not interfere in the grudge between the Pillheart Sect and me. But if I were to complete it, I want fifty kilograms of the Purple Numinous Herbal Soil from the Pillheart Sect! "
Back when Yi Yun killed Su Boyang and company, he had used Poison Demon to devour their souls and search their souls. He learned how the Unwithering Grass was planted. It was not a problem of the method but a special herbal soil that the Pillheart Sect had — Purple Numinous Herbal Soil.
It was through the Purple Numinous Herbal Soil that the Unwithering Grass could constantly grow.
The Purple Numinous Herbal Soil was extraordinary. It was recorded in the divine alchemist's notes but even the divine alchemist had only obtained a tiny basin of it. The Purple Numinous Herbal Soil was soil that had been dyed with the blood of dragons and phoenixes. It was formed by absorbing the worldly essence over hundreds of millions of years.
Just like the Heretical God Fire Seed that existed in this world, soil also had Earth Spirits. Furthermore, they were even rarer.
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