Night shrouded the earth.
In the brightly lit bustling city, there was a narrow alley paved with bluestone.
The alley was long and narrow, with old three-story buildings on both sides. The old wooden doors of the shops, which had been eroded by wind and rain, were so old that their colors could no longer be distinguished. The gaps between the slates were densely covered with moss, giving off a mottled air of time.
During the day, the shops on both sides were quite lively when they were open for business.
But when night fell, there was only one house in the entire alley with a sign of a pawnshop. A pair of white lanterns hung in front of the vermilion painted door, which made the already damp and narrow alley even more gloomy.
Thud thud thud!
In this ghostly place where no one could be hit by a stick, there was suddenly a slight sound of footsteps.
A figure wearing a cap, a mask, and a magic mirror in the middle of the night appeared at the entrance of the alley. After a moment of hesitation, he looked around and slowly walked to the only pawnshop that had a lantern hanging on it.
Standing in front of the pawnshop's door, the silhouette carefully examined the signboard under the dim light of the lantern. When he discovered that the words' pawnshop 'on the signboard had faded, and there were two inconspicuous words' Kai Tai 'on the bottom right corner, he immediately let out a long sigh of relief.
But the figure did not knock on the door immediately. He carefully searched the walls on both sides of the pawnshop for a long time. When he saw a weird sign that looked like a child's scribbles, he confirmed that it was the target of his trip. Only then did he lightly knock on the wooden door that had lost most of its paint.
Thud thud … thud thud thud … thud thud … thud thud thud … thud thud thud … thud thud thud … thud thud thud …
The knocking sounds seemed to be messy, but in fact, it was very regular. Two short knocks and three long knocks. After knocking for three times, the figure finally stopped and waited quietly.
After a long time, there was still no movement behind the door. But the figure did not show any impatience. He stood quietly in front of the door like a statue, as if he was sure that there was someone in the pawnshop and that he would open the door sooner or later.
"Zizi!"
The seemingly old wooden door suddenly opened without warning. Like an electric door, it opened to both sides, revealing a passage that could only allow one person to pass through.
It was pitch-black inside the door, so dark that one couldn't even see their fingers in front of them. No one came out to greet them, but the figure seemed to walk in without any surprise.
The figure entered the door and stood still. The wooden door behind him quietly closed again, making the already dark room even darker and more terrifying.
"Why did the person from the Gate of Life come to open the door for me?"
A hoarse and aged voice came from all directions.
"Junior Sun Yaozu of the Medicine King Valley greets Senior Door Opening. I have a request."
Although the figure could not see, he still performed the proper etiquette. He cupped his fists and bowed respectfully.
"Since Old Man Sun's grandson was able to find this place, he should know my rules for opening the door."
The old voice's tone was cold and unhurried. It did not show any joy because Sun Yaozu was the descendant of an old friend.
"Since I'm here, I naturally understand the rules. Senior, please take a look."
Sun Yaozu took out a wooden box from his bosom, bowed his body at a sixty-degree angle, lowered his head, raised his hands to the same level as his eyebrows, and said very respectfully.
He was still curious about how the senior who opened the door was going to take the item away if he didn't show himself. Suddenly, he felt the weight in his hand lighten, and the wooden box disappeared.
"Telekinesis?"
Sun Yaozu was shocked. He thought that his grandfather's previous description of the power of opening the door was just an exaggeration, and he was quite disdainful in his heart. This time, he just came with the mentality of giving it a try. He didn't expect that a mere "waiter" of the outer sect who received guests actually had the ability to telekinesis. Then the appraiser, accountant, and shopkeeper behind him?
What kind of powerful existences were the people from the Inner Sect?
It should be known that taking things in the air was something that could only be done after one had condensed their Martial Soul. This meant that the "Waiter" in front of them, who had never shown himself, was at least a Divine Martial Realm expert. The depth of his ability to open the door could be imagined.
This made him put away all the contempt in his heart, and his attitude became more and more respectful. He lowered his head and didn't even dare to raise his head.
The Gate of Life belonged to one of the eight Gates of Strange Doors: Opening, Rest, Life, Injury, Stop, View, Death, and Shock.
Although Medicine King Valley was part of the Gate of Life among the eight Gates, it belonged to the logistics support department of the Strange Doors. In terms of martial strength, it was not the slightest bit comparable to the other seven Gates.
But it was also because of this that even though the Strange Doors were divided, and the eight Gates were incompatible with each other, the other seven Gates were like fire and water. Only Medicine King Valley had always been neutral and maintained a passable relationship with the other Gates.
In other words, these seven Strange Doors all owed Medicine King Valley a favor. After all, people who wandered in the pugilistic world, how could they not be stabbed? Everyone had to ask Medicine King Valley for help. Therefore, Medicine King Valley still had a little face in the eyes of the Strange Doors.
But this face was not absolute. Opening, Rest, and Life belonged to the three auspicious Gates. Relatively speaking, they had a closer relationship. Generally, as long as it was not a very difficult request, the Opening and Rest Gates would basically give face.
The Du and View Gates belonged to the middle level, but their status in the Strange Doors played a decisive role, which was equivalent to a mediator, so they would generally give Medicine King Valley some face.
But the Injury, Death, and Shock Gates were not necessarily the same. These three Gates belonged to the Ominous Doors. The people in these three Gates were violent and temperamental. If they were happy, they might give Medicine King Valley face, but if they were unhappy, they would directly kill people.
But even the Gate with the closest relationship had its own rules. If one did not follow the rules, even if his grandfather came in person, he would not give face.
It only recognized money and not people. Of course, this money was not ordinary money, but some rare Heavenly Treasures or Mystical Objects. If one wanted to ask to open the door to do something or purchase some urgently needed Heavenly Treasures or Mystical Objects, one had to take out a Heavenly Treasure of equal value in exchange.
"A 500-year-old Blood Jade Ganoderma, not bad. Tell me, are you looking for something or a treasure?"
As time passed, Sun Yaozu maintained his respectful posture and his neck began to ache. At this moment, the old voice slowly spoke. The tone of the voice also became slightly gentler, as if it was satisfied with the Blood Jade Ganoderma.
"I'm looking for a treasure."
Sun Yaozu got a response, his heart relaxed and immediately replied.
"What treasure?"
The old voice said calmly.
"Nine Flowers Green Jade Cauldron!"
Sun Yaozu made an obeisance and said respectfully.
The scene fell into a dead silence. The old voice did not respond for a long time, which made Sun Yaozu's heart suddenly raised.
"Not enough."
After a long time, the old voice said faintly. It seemed that after weighing the value, it thought that a 500-year-old Blood Jade Ganoderma was not enough to exchange for the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod.
Sun Yaozu twitched painfully and secretly cursed that the Gate was too unscrupulous. In ancient times, a 500-year-old Blood Jade Ganoderma was indeed not enough to exchange for the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod.
But in modern times, the ecological environment was getting worse and worse. Not to mention the 500-year-old Blood Jade Ganoderma, even the 100-year-old wild Ganoderma was priceless.
What was more, the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod was the ancestral treasure of Medicine King Valley. It was just mortgaged to open the Gate because of the shortage of funds for the migration of the whole clan.
Although the period had long passed and the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod belonged to the Gate, there were not many people in the world who could refine elixirs. No one would care about this tripod left in the Gate. Only in the hands of Medicine King Valley or Holy Medical Sect could it play its role, and it would not be a waste of natural resources.
Although Sun Yaozu was dissatisfied, he did not dare to say more. He was determined to get the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod. He immediately endured the pain and took out a wooden box from his arms and offered it with both hands, "Senior, what if I add this Energy-increasing Pill?"
"Energy-increasing Pill?"
The old voice finally changed, and there was a trace of urgency and excitement in the calm tone. It repeated the same trick, and the wooden box in Sun Yaozu's hands disappeared again.
Sun Yaozu showed a complacent smile. He knew that this kind of elixir that could increase skills was irresistible to these old guys.
This made him feel a little regretful. The Blood Jade Ganoderma was the main medicine that could refine the Heaven-level elixir. Unfortunately, there was no alchemist in Medicine King Valley who could refine the Heaven-level elixir. Otherwise, he would not be willing to exchange the Blood Jade Ganoderma for the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod.
"Earth-level Lower Grade. Although it can only increase skills by three years, it is not bad …"
The old voice was slightly dissatisfied with the grade of the elixir. He could not help but ponder and seemed to be weighing the pros and cons.
Sun Yaozu's confident heart instantly became nervous again, and he secretly scolded the old guy for being greedy. Earth-level Lower Grade elixir was Earth-level elixir, and it was also the highest level of elixir that he could refine at present.
But if he had the Nine-flower Green Jade Tripod, it would be different. It could not only greatly increase the success rate of elixir, but if he was lucky, he might be able to refine Earth-level Middle Grade elixir.
After discovering that Ding Ning was a warrior, he was a little uncertain in his heart. Although he thought that Ding Ning might not be able to refine Earth-level elixir even if he could refine elixirs, it was better to be safe than sorry.
He was determined to get Millie Snow. He must win this competition, and the Nine-flower Green Jade Ganoderma was his biggest guarantee to win.
For this reason, he would not hesitate to exchange the 500-year-old Blood Jade Ganoderma, which was regarded as the most precious treasure of Medicine King Valley, for the Nine-flower Green Jade Ganoderma.
"Well, although it is slightly insufficient, after all, we belong to the same Occult Sect. Medicine King Valley will owe me a favor. Deal."
The old voice hesitated for a long time, and then reluctantly agreed to the deal, and unilaterally let Medicine King Valley owe him a favor.
Sun Yaozu gritted his teeth with hatred. He finally understood why his grandfather told him the contact information of Medicine King Valley, but repeatedly told him not to deal with them unless it was a last resort. Damn, Medicine King Valley was a group of shameless profiteers.
Although he hated in his heart, he did not dare to show the slightest bit on his face. With a grateful smile, he deeply bowed with his hands folded, "Thank you for your help, senior."
Until he walked out of the dark alley and got into a taxi, Sun Yaozu was still secretly distressed. But when he saw the Nine-flower Green Jade Ganoderma in his arms, he felt a burst of heat in his heart, and all his troubles and unhappiness were left behind.
The Nine-flower Green Jade Ganoderma, the alchemy furnace of his ancestor, Sun Simiao, returned to Medicine King Valley after 50 years. Most importantly, with the Nine-flower Green Jade Ganoderma, he had absolute confidence to defeat Ding Ning and finally win the beauty.
In fact, although Millie Snow was extremely beautiful, what attracted him more was her identity. As long as he could marry Millie Snow, he would be the son-in-law of the Rothschild family. With such an identity, he would be able to stand above others and be respected wherever he went. Step by step, he would reach the pinnacle of his life.
Although he was the most talented disciple of the young generation of Medicine King Valley, and also the future successor of the Valley Master, his ambition was not here. Even if he became the Valley Master, so what? He could only stay in the valley full of medicinal herbs and slowly grow old like a farmer.
To put it nicely, he was a hermit, but to put it bluntly, he was just a fucking farmer. The only difference was that farmers grew crops, and he grew medicinal herbs.
When he was awake, he held the power of the world, and when he was drunk, he lay on the knees of a beauty. That was the life he pursued.
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