Calamity Breaking Pill

Feeling the vast Soul Power that left him unable to move, Hai Bodong was both terrified and deeply shocked.

After all, this was the strongest Soul Power he had ever felt.

Even compared to the Soul Power of the Sixth-grade alchemists he had encountered before, it was far superior.

Yet this young man, who appeared to be under twenty, possessed such terrifying strength.

As Hai Bodong's heart churned with shock, Xiao Kun looked at the immobilized and visibly frightened Hai Bodong and continued with a smile:

"Under the perception of my immense Soul Power, your ice-attributed Dou Qi and your former Dou Emperor cultivation have all been laid bare before me.

Putting that together, I naturally guessed that you were one of the Jia Ma Empire's former Ten Great Experts: the Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong."

After Xiao Kun finished speaking, he released Hai Bodong from his restraints, and the terrifyingly vast Soul Power withdrew back into his body.

The moment he regained control of his body, Hai Bodong instinctively wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Then, cautiously, he said:

"So that is how it is. This old man was rude just now. After all, I have lived in seclusion for decades, so having someone suddenly call out my name naturally made me react somewhat strongly. I hope Young Master Xiao can forgive me!"

Seeing that Hai Bodong had indeed been frightened by him, Xiao Kun reassured him:

"It's fine. That was a normal reaction. I merely wanted Elder Hai to understand my strength so that our following transaction can proceed smoothly."

"A transaction?" Hai Bodong asked in confusion.

"That's right, a transaction." As he spoke, Xiao Kun displayed the fragment of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map he had found on the shabby shelf earlier, then continued, "Elder Hai should have another fragment of this map, right?"

Seeing the map fragment in Xiao Kun's hand, Hai Bodong's body trembled slightly as he thought, This fragment is indeed far from simple. Back then, it was because of it that I drew Queen Medusa's pursuit and was ultimately forced to seal myself.

But how did this Xiao Kun know that I split it into two pieces?

Although Hai Bodong was once again filled with doubts, he did not dare ask any further questions.

He could only force a bitter smile and nod. "Yes. How does Young Master Xiao wish to conduct this transaction?"

When one was under another's roof, one had no choice but to bow their head. Having witnessed Xiao Kun's terrifying strength, Hai Bodong could only pray that Xiao Kun had some conscience and would not make an outrageous demand in this transaction.

Unaware of Hai Bodong's thoughts, Xiao Kun continued calmly:

"You felt my Soul Power just now, so you should have guessed that I am an alchemist. If there are any pills you need help refining, I can refine them for you in exchange."

Hearing Xiao Kun's words, Hai Bodong was overjoyed and hurriedly said:

"I trust you have also seen that my strength was sealed away by someone in the past.

During the decades I have been sealed, I obtained a Medical Prescription capable of breaking the seal. As long as the pill described on it is refined, I can recover my strength."

"However..." Remembering something, Hai Bodong suddenly paused.

"However what?"

"However, refining this pill requires a Heavenly Flame. I wonder if you..." Hai Bodong's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke hopefully.

In truth, Hai Bodong no longer held much hope. After all, he had spent so many years without hearing of anyone in the Jia Ma Empire possessing a Heavenly Flame.

"A Heavenly Flame? I have one!" Xiao Kun raised his right hand and summoned a wisp of golden Myriad Beast Earth Core Flame.

"It really is a Heavenly Flame!" Hai Bodong stared at the golden flame in Xiao Kun's hand, so different in color from an ordinary flame. Feeling the terrifying heat that made even his soul tremble, he muttered to himself.

Then he was seized by wild joy. After so many years, he had finally found an opportunity to recover his strength.

He hurriedly took out the Pill Recipe for the Sixth-grade Medicinal Pill, the Calamity Breaking Pill, from his Storage Ring and asked, "Regarding this Sixth-grade Medicinal Pill...?"

Xiao Kun casually accepted the Pill Recipe.

The three faint black characters, "Calamity Breaking Pill," entered his sight. They were somewhat blurry, drawn upon an ancient parchment that faintly exuded an archaic aura.

Then his gaze swept over the effects of the pill recorded on the parchment.

"Ranked sixth grade, it possesses the miraculous effect of breaking most seals. After consuming it, it can also form a resistance within the body against this particular seal. Should one encounter this type of seal again in the future, there is a certain chance of being immune to it."

Looking at the Pill Recipe, Xiao Kun immediately recalled the three Calamity Breaking Pills he had obtained earlier as critical-hit compensation, which he had never used.

He said directly, "Don't worry. No problem."

Hearing this, Hai Bodong's face lit up with joy, but before he could celebrate for long—

Xiao Kun continued:

"Oh, right. You know the rules for asking an alchemist to refine pills, don't you? You provide the ingredients!"

The smile instantly vanished from Hai Bodong's face. He nodded with a bitter smile. Naturally, he knew this rule.

However... his dry hand tugged at a few strands of his beard.

Somewhat awkwardly, he said, "I have gathered most of the ingredients required by the Medical Prescription, but I am still missing one."

"This ingredient is called Sand Mandarosa, and it can only be found in the Tagor Desert. But because of my ice attribute, Queen Medusa will detect me as soon as I enter the desert, so I have never been able to obtain it."

Seeing Hai Bodong's awkward expression, Xiao Kun knew that he truly had no other way. He could only wave his hand and say:

"You're lucky you met me. Forget about the last ingredient. Give me the other ingredients, and I'll refine it for you."

Hearing Xiao Kun's words, Hai Bodong was stunned. He asked doubtfully, "Could it be that you happen to have Sand Mandarosa?"

"Yes, consider yourself lucky! Hurry up and give me the other ingredients!" Xiao Kun urged.

In truth, Xiao Kun did not have any Sand Mandarosa either, but he had a ready-made pill. Once he got the ingredients, he could simply give Hai Bodong the pill. What could Hai Bodong possibly say?

As for giving him the pill first, Xiao Kun had never heard of a rule where one gave the pill before receiving the ingredients.

Upon encountering such good fortune, Hai Bodong became much more efficient. He immediately handed all the ingredients over to Xiao Kun.

Xiao Kun inspected them and found that aside from the Sand Mandarosa, there were just enough ingredients to refine two or three batches. Satisfied, he nodded and stored the ingredients in his Storage Ring.

Seeing Xiao Kun accept the ingredients, Hai Bodong naturally hoped to have the pill refined as soon as possible so he could recover his strength.

He cautiously asked, "Young Master Xiao, do you think we can begin refining the pill now? I happen to have a secret chamber downstairs."

"No, I won't refine it now. In fact, I won't be refining any pills anytime soon." Xiao Kun suddenly felt like teasing Hai Bodong, who had been quite popular in his previous life, so he deliberately said this.

"Not refining it? Why?" Hai Bodong began to panic. He thought Xiao Kun intended to rely on his strength to take his things for free.

Seeing Hai Bodong's flustered appearance, Xiao Kun deliberately remained silent for a while.

Only when Hai Bodong looked utterly aggrieved did he take a jade bottle containing a pill from the System Space and smile. "Because I already have one ready."