Southern Border's Pill City was a special existence. The cultivator guarding the city was said to be a level 6 alchemist sent by the Central Province's Apothecary Manor. Because Southern Border was rich in resources, many alchemists from other regions also came to purchase treasures. Over time, a neutral power was formed.
In Southern Border, there was a lot of interaction with the number one sect, Wise King Road. They would also accept a certain amount of requests, but the price was not cheap.
This time, Yi Tian went to Pill City with Sheng Xingkun's invitation. Coincidentally, Pill City was going to hold a medium-sized alchemist competition this year. At that time, alchemists from all over would be invited to compete in alchemy. Wise King Road was a kind host, providing many mid-grade and low-grade materials for this competition.
On the other hand, Sheng Xingkun was in charge of this matter among the Four Divisions of the Bright King Path. Hence, the City Lord of Pill City sent someone to deliver an invitation card to the Sect Master of Brahma Mantra to express his sincerity.
Using the banner of Wise King Road's Brahma Mantra Division, Yi Tian suppressed his cultivation to the middle stage of Jin Dan and rushed to Pill City. The cultivator in charge of receiving Yi Tian compared the invitation with him for a long time before reporting to the City Lord.
Not long after, the Pill City's City Lord personally came to receive him. Yi Tian sized up this City Lord. It was said that this City Lord was called Ji Danxing, a direct disciple of the Central Province's Apothecary Manor, a level 6 alchemist.
Although his cultivation was only at the middle stage of Jin Dan, his skills should be above his own. Furthermore, the Central Province's Apothecary Manor was said to be a place of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. Direct disciples had to improve their cultivation and alchemy skills to be recognized by the sect.
Yi Tian immediately reported his real name, but changed his identity to that of a disciple of Wise King Road's Brahma Mantra Division. Ji Danxing did not have any suspicions. Fortunately, other than the higher-ups of Wise King Road and a group of cultivators of the same cultivation level, no one else had seen the true identity of the Wise King Holy Son in Southern Border. Thus, these low-level cultivators would not associate him with the identity of the Wise King Holy Son.
After entering the City Lord Manor, Ji Danxing personally welcomed Yi Tian to the main hall. After the serving disciples served tea, Ji Danxing waved his hand.
Then, he smiled and said to Yi Tian, "It is my pleasure to meet you, Fellow Daoist Yi, for you to grace our city with your presence."
Yi Tian didn't stand on ceremony and continued the topic, "I came here to ask the City Lord to lend a helping hand."
"Does Fellow Daoist need to refine some high-grade medicinal pills, or are you looking for some precious materials?" Ji Danxing asked.
"Neither. Actually, there are some alchemists that can be used by the sect. I'm here to invite a female alchemist to the Saint Sect. Firstly, it's to nurture a group of disciples. Secondly, I need her to refine pills. "
Now, Ji Danxing looked a bit worried. He thought for a while before replying, "Actually, there are a few female alchemists in Pill City, but they are all level four alchemists. Do you think they can be used?"
"If that's the case, it's a little troublesome. The sect needs to hire a level 5 female alchemist. The remuneration and treatment are not a problem. Please think of a way, City Lord Ji, "Yi Tian continued.
Ji Danxing thought for a while before answering, "This is indeed a difficult matter. Level 5 alchemists have their own masters. If they enter the sect, I don't know if they will be willing. Moreover, alchemists are all proud people. They will not be moved by ordinary things."
Yi Tian had heard about this before. Fortunately, he was prepared. He just lacked a gimmick. Seeing that Ji Danxing seemed to be in a difficult position, he did not force him. "City Lord Ji, you don't have to be troubled. I heard that the alchemist competition this time will be held in a small area. I would like to take a look and see if there are any suitable candidates. "
"Of course. When the time comes, I will invite Brother Yi to evaluate the pills as well. How about that?" Ji Danxing asked.
"As I wish." After speaking, Yi Tian asked about the time and place of the competition. Then, he mentioned that he wanted to walk around Pill City and see the city's scenery. He bid farewell to Ji Danxing.
After leaving the City Lord's residence, Yi Tian calculated that there was still enough time. He had some decent materials on hand. He just needed to buy some supplementary materials from the big shops in the city.
Then, he patrolled the shops in Pill City alone. According to Sheng Xingkun's information, the biggest business in Pill City was a branch of the Wonderful Treasure House.
As he thought about it, he unknowingly came to the entrance of the Wonderful Treasure House. At first glance, there was an endless stream of customers coming and going. When Yi Tian walked forward, a Qi Refinement Stage servant came forward and led him to the VIP room on the second floor.
After looking at the layout of the Wonderful Treasure House, Yi Tian quietly waited in the hall. After a while, a shopkeeper knocked on the door and came in. His cultivation was only at the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage. So Yi Tian didn't waste time. He directly copied everything he needed onto a jade slip and handed it to the shopkeeper.
After the shopkeeper took the jade slip, he immersed his Divine Sense into it and read through it. Then, his expression became unnatural. Not long after, he asked, "Some of the things you need are materials that are controlled by Pill City. Forgive me for asking, but what do you need these materials for?"
Yi Tian coldly snorted and replied, "Shopkeeper, you seem to be a little rude. There is no need to tell me what I need them for."
Seeing that the guest was a little angry, the shopkeeper hurriedly explained that the various materials needed to be personally inspected by the owner of the Wonderful Treasure House before they could be traded.
Yi Tian couldn't refute this. He only said, "Then find someone who can speak in your shop." Then he didn't say anything else.
The shopkeeper said, "Please wait a moment, sir." Then he hurriedly left.
Less than 15 minutes later, Yi Tian sensed a few people coming from outside the hall. It seemed that the shopkeeper was here to receive him.
When the door opened, a 16 year old woman in a purple dress came in. As soon as she entered, she was stunned when she saw Yi Tian. Then she ordered the servants to leave first.
When the woman in purple walked up and sat across from Yi Tian, she hurriedly asked, "Are you really Fellow Daoist Yi Tian from Dong Ao Chiyang School?"
After being asked, Yi Tian softly replied, "Oh." Then he sat up and carefully looked at the woman in front of him. In his mind, he quickly matched this person's appearance with the people he had seen before. The person was Li Shuilan, whom he met in Dong Ao's Wonderful Treasure House back then.
A moment later, Yi Tian sneered and said, "So it's Miss Li from Wonderful Treasure House. What a coincidence. It's really fate that we meet today. May I know if your sister is here?"
"Brother Yi, you'll be disappointed. My sister is still in the main shop in Zhongzhou. I'm in charge here." Li Shuilan behaved appropriately. After taking out the jade slip, she continued, "Most of the materials you need are easy to deal with. Only the grade 6 meteorite iron, golden sand, and magic refined copper are all controlled by this Pill City. Moreover, the quantity is a little large. I'm afraid it's not easy to deal with."
"Oh, please tell me more?"
Li Shuilan frowned and said, "Because these things are all high-grade materials for forging pill furnaces, the City Lord Mansion has ordered that anyone who sells more than one kilogram must report. Therefore, if you want such a quantity, you'll need the City Lord's token."
"It's okay." Then Yi Tian took out the invitation.
After Li Shuilan glanced at the invitation, her brows relaxed and said, "I'm sorry for being rude. With this invitation, I don't need the City Lord's token. I just have to trouble Brother Yi to leave a letter so that I can report to the City Lord. "
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