The atmosphere in the hall became increasingly solemn, and the faces of several elders were uncertain.
The great elder stood up slowly, tapping his old fingers lightly on the table, his voice was low and hoarse.
"This boy's talent is amazing. If I can win him over, he will be a great help to me, Medicine Family, in the future."
Third Elder snorted coldly, a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.
"But this kid is obviously very close to Heavenly Snake City. That kid Bai Xiaofeng obeys his words, and Qin Wuye is even more stubborn. It's difficult to win him over!"
Fourth Elder narrowed his eyes, holding a red pill on his fingertips, and said slowly.
"If you can't use it for me, let's see if there is a chance to assassinate you!"
The words were not finished, but the meaning was already obvious.
Second Elder frowned and said in a deep voice.
"Ancestor's time is running out. We don't have much time to slowly test it out."
As soon as these words came out, the air in the entire hall seemed to freeze for a moment.
Yao Family Ancestor Two-star Dou Zong, Peak Sixth-grade Alchemist!
It is precisely because of his existence that Medicine Family can stand firm in this Black Corner Region, and Myriad Medicine City can become a holy place in the hearts of alchemists.
But the life of our ancestor is about to end, and once he dies, Medicine Family will no longer have the top combat power to take over!
When the time comes, those covetous forces will never let go of this piece of fat!
The great elder took a deep breath, and a trace of determination flashed in his cloudy eyes.
"Some things require decisiveness!"
His eyes swept across the crowd, and his voice was low and cold.
"Send someone to investigate and find out the details of Jiang Donghua and see if there are other forces behind him."
"If he is just a genius recruited by Heavenly Snake City, then find a way to make him disappear!"
"If there is a deeper background behind him, then try another approach."
Third Elder smiled coldly.
"For example, let him accidentally get a incomplete Sixth-grade Pill Recipe, and then let him beg us Medicine Family to help him complete it?"
The great elder nodded slightly, with a hint of calculation flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, if he is really as obsessed with refining medicine as rumored, then Sixth-grade Pill Recipe is enough to make his heart beat!"
"As long as he steps into our situation, it won't be up to him whether to win over or control him!"
After the words fell, the hall fell into silence again.
After a while, Second Elder slowly spoke.
"Then Yao Long over there!"
The great elder snorted coldly.
"Let him continue to stare at Jiang Donghua, but don't make any unnecessary movements, so as not to alert the enemy."
"In addition, notify Shadow Guards so that they can prepare."
"If you finally decide to take action, you must kill with one strike!"
"We must not let Heavenly Snake City get any leverage!"
A group of people walking on the street, Hong Ling glanced at him and curled his lips.
"What? You're not happy after winning the competition?"
Jiang Donghua smiled faintly, did not answer, just whispered to himself.
"Medicine Family won't just let it go."
Bai Xiaofeng frowned when he heard this.
"What does Master Jiang mean?"
Jiang Donghua A flash of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"They will come to your door again soon."
"Besides, next time it won't be as simple as a competition."
Bai Xiaofeng frowned and was about to ask, but saw Jiang Donghua's expression was indifferent, his eyes scanned the shadows at the corner of the street imperceptibly, and there was a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth.
Hong Ling was impatient and couldn't help but say.
"Jiang Donghua, can you stop being so mysterious when you speak? What on earth do Medicine Family want to do?"
Jiang Donghua still shook his head and said calmly.
"Don't worry, wait until they jump out on their own."
At the end of the street corner, a majestic pavilion rises from the ground. The whole body is made of dark red Black Ironwood. The eaves and corners are flying like a dragon and snake in the sky. Every carving exudes a simple and heavy atmosphere.
Hanging in the center of the attic is a huge plaque with gold characters on a black background, and the three characters Pill Heart Pavilion are written on it. The writing is fast and sharp, with a restrained edge, but it also faintly reveals a fierce alchemy will. Just looking at it for a long time can make people's hearts tremble.
There is a strong fragrance of elixir lingering around the attic. Just standing outside the door, you can smell the refreshing medicinal fragrance, the refreshing breath of spiritual grass, the strong medicinal power of Fire attribute, and even a hint of the elixir charm that is unique to Sixth-grade Pill. Just one sniff can make people Dou Qi boil slightly in the body. Obviously, the elixir stored here is anything but ordinary.
However, the most eye-catching thing is not the attic itself, but the two guards standing in front of the door.
Both of them were dressed in dark red clothes, with a black alchemy emblem embroidered on their chests, which was the logo of the Medicine Family.
Their bodies are as straight as guns, with Dou Qi faintly circulating around their bodies, and their auras are as steady as mountains, they are all Dou Wang expert!
You know, in a place like Black Corner Region, Dou Wang is already considered a powerful party, but here, they are just gatekeepers!
But the moment Jiang Donghua and his group approached, the two Dou Wang guards, who had originally stern expressions, seemed to have been waiting for a long time. Their faces were instantly filled with smiles, and they even took the initiative to greet them and bowed their hands.
"Master Jiang, Ninth Young Master, distinguished guests, the master of the pavilion has been waiting for you for a long time, please come with me!"
His attitude is so respectful that it's almost flattering, but where is the slightest bit of Dou Wang expert's arrogance?
Hong Ling couldn't help but murmur in a low voice when he saw this.
"Tsk, Medicine Family, which song is this singing?"
Bai Xiaofeng frowned slightly, a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes.
Stepping into the first floor of the Pill Heart Pavilion, you are greeted by a medicinal fragrance that is so strong that it is almost substantial. Even the air is soaked with the essence of the elixir. After taking a breath, the Dou Qi in the body becomes faintly active.
The space inside the pavilion is extremely spacious, with dozens of dark red medicine cabinets displayed around it. Each one is made of the finest Sunken Flamewood, with complex Pill Pattern carved on the surface, which can not only warm and nourish medicinal materials, but also prevent the loss of medicinal power.
The medicinal materials placed on the counter are all treasures.
Blood Spirit Ginseng, the whole body is as red as blood, the roots are as knotted as dragon whiskers, exuding rich blood energy, which is of great benefit to Dou Wang expert in tempering the physical body.
Netherworld Blood Lingzhi is crystal clear and has restrained coldness. If taken by a strong person who practices ice attribute skills, it can help Dou Qi condense and break through bottlenecks.
Earth Core Fire Lotus, the petals are like flames, and the lotus heart has faint flames beating. It is an excellent material for refining the fifth-grade Fire attribute elixir.
If you take it out casually, it will cause competition at the auction of Black Corner Region!
However, when Jiang Donghua glanced at the price tag under the medicinal materials, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.
"Blood Spirit Ginseng--Eight hundred thousand gold coins."
"Netherworld Blood Lingzhi--1.2 million gold coins."
"Earth Core Fire Lotus--two million gold coins."
It's 40% to 50% more expensive than the outside market price!
Hong Ling's eyes widened and he couldn't help but curse in a low voice.
"Isn't this price too outrageous? Do you really think others are being taken advantage of?"
The stall owner on the side seemed to have been used to this kind of reaction for a long time. He didn't even raise his eyelids and just said slowly.
"Expensive? Haha, sir, please see clearly. Our Pill Heart Pavilion medicinal materials have all been personally identified by Master Medicine Family. The medicinal power is well preserved, with very few impurities, and the refining efficiency is at least 30% higher!"
He casually picked up a Blood Spirit Ginseng plant and lightly swiped it with his fingertips. A drop of red spiritual fluid as red as a bead immediately oozed out from the plant body. The rich blood energy spread instantly, even making several Dou Ling powerhouses passing by couldn't help but stop, with greed flashing in their eyes.
"Look at the quality of this product. Can it compare to the quality of the goods outside?"
The stall owner smiled proudly.
"Expensive, of course it's expensive for a reason!"
Bai Xiaofeng frowned slightly and whispered.
"Master Jiang, this place clearly values your eyesight, and more importantly, your wallet's financial strength."
Jiang Donghua just smiled faintly and glanced around, as if looking for something.
"There's no rush. Now that we're here, we have to see what kind of medicine they want to sell."
He didn't believe that Medicine Family went to such great lengths to lure them in just to show them these medicinal materials.
After everyone finished shopping on the first floor, Hong Ling curled his lips, obviously not interested in these medicinal materials, and turned around to ask.
"The things on the first floor are just like that. There should be something real on the second floor, right? How to get up there?"
Ninth Young Master scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.
"This Pill Heart Pavilion, I rarely come here, I really don't know the rules!"
At this time, Qin Wuye, who had been silent all this time, slowly stepped forward, glanced at the stairs leading to the second floor, and said calmly.
"Pill Heart Pavilion's rules, on the second floor, non-Fifth-grade Alchemist or Dou Huang expert are not allowed to enter."
"What?"
Hong Ling eyes widened.
"So harsh?"
Qin Wuye didn't explain much, he just raised his chin slightly and motioned for everyone to look towards the stairs.
There, stood an old man in gray robe.
The old man has a thin body and a stern face. His hands are behind his back. His whole person is like an unsheathed sword. His sharp edge is restrained, but people dare not despise him.
The most shocking thing is that the aura emanating from his body actually makes the surrounding air slightly distorted and become heavy under the pressure!
Dou Huang expert!
Moreover, they are definitely not just ordinary people who are new to Dou Emperor!
Qin Wuye stared slightly and said in a low voice.
"Shi Wuhen, Six-star Dou Huang, were fatally injured in a battle in their early years. They were rescued by Yao Family Ancestor when they were about to die. Since then, they have stayed with the Medicine Family and become Guest Elder."
"Now, he is guarding the second floor of the Pill Heart Pavilion, which is both a rule and a deterrent."
Before he finished speaking, the old man in gray robe seemed to feel something, and slowly turned his head, his eyes like lightning, and he glanced over.
When his eyes fell on Qin Wuye, his stern face relaxed slightly, revealing a rare smile.
"Qin Wuye? I haven't seen you for so many years, but you have become even more unfathomable."
Qin Wuye nodded slightly.
"The old style remains the same."
Shi Wuhen smiled, and his eyes swept over Jiang Donghua's group, especially Jiang Donghua, who paused for a moment, and then said lightly.
"Everyone, if you want to go to the second level, you need to verify your identity. Either you are Fifth-grade Alchemist, or you must have the strength of Dou Emperor."
Hong Ling couldn't help but whisper.
"There are so many broken local rules."
Jiang Donghua, however, looked calm. He looked at the old man in gray robe for a moment, and the corners of his mouth raised a subtle arc.
Shi Lao's eyes swept over everyone, and his voice was low and majestic, with an unquestionable meaning.
"The rules are Master Jiang, Ninth Young Master, Elder Qin, you three can go up."
His eyes paused briefly on Hong Ling, Bai Xiaofeng and others, and his tone was calm but could not be refuted.
"As for the others, please stay here."
When Hong Ling heard that he couldn't go up, he immediately became anxious and grabbed Jiang Donghua's sleeves. His red lips were slightly pursed, with a bit of dissatisfaction and grievance in his eyes.
"Why can't I go? You can all go up, but I'm left here alone?"
Jiang Donghua smiled helplessly, reached out and patted the back of her hand gently, comforting her.
"Senior sister, the rules are strict above. Please wait for me here for a while. I will come down soon."
"No!"
Hong Ling stared at him, rarely showing a bit of the coquettishness of a little woman.
"Who knows what dangers there are up there? What if something happens?"
Jiang Donghua laughed, shook his head, and then took out two red pills Fire Spirit Pill from Storage Ring. The pills were round and round, with faint flame patterns flowing on the surface. As soon as they were taken out, the surrounding temperature suddenly rose a few points, attracting several alchemists nearby to look at them.
"Senior sister, help me sell these two Fire Spirit Pill here."
His tone was calm, as if he was just explaining a trivial matter.
"The price? No less than 1.5 million gold coins."
Hong Ling was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened.
"Three million?! Are you crazy? This shabby place even dares to sell a broken ginseng plant for 800,000 yuan. Your Fire Spirit Pill is Peak Fourth-Grade Pill. It is of great use to Fire attribute Dou Ling strong people. Three million and two ginseng plants are considered cheap for them!"
Jiang Donghua The corner of his mouth raised slightly, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.
"So, senior sister, help me bargain hard and don't let them take advantage."
Hong Ling stared at him for two seconds, then suddenly smiled, reached out to take the elixir, lightly scratched his palm with his fingertips, and whispered.
"You brat, did you send me away on purpose?"
Jiang Donghua smiled but said nothing.
Hong Ling snorted lightly, then raised his chin, pretending to be a reluctant girl.
"Okay, for the sake of you calling me 'senior sister', I will do this for you."
She narrowed her eyes and lowered her voice to threaten.
"If you dare to cause trouble up there, I will burn this broken building down!"
Jiang Donghua laughed and nodded.
"Okay, it's settled."
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the stairs, heading towards the second floor with Qin Wuye and Ninth Young Master.
Hong Ling looked at his back, curled his lips, then turned around, his face instantly put on the expression of a shrewd businessman, shook the Fire Spirit Pill in his hand, and shouted to the stall owners around him.
"Come on, come on, the fourth grade peak Fire Spirit Pill, the goods are genuine and fair! Whoever bids the highest will take it!"
For a moment, the entire first floor's attention was attracted.
Stepping onto the second floor, the scene in front of you is completely different from the first floor: luxurious, solemn and coercive!
The entire second floor space is not large, but every inch feels suffocating and oppressive.
The surrounding walls are inlaid with dark golden array patterns, and there is faint energy flow. It is obvious that a high-level protective array has been deployed.
There are several crystal booths displayed in the center, each of which is shrouded by a translucent energy barrier, and the most conspicuous booth among them.
A golden elixir the size of a dragon's eye is suspended quietly. The surface of the elixir is wrapped with fine Pill Pattern, slowly squirming like a living creature, emitting heart-stopping energy fluctuations!
Sixth-grade Pill, Emperor Pill!
"Holy shit!"
Ninth Young Master Bai Xiaofeng's eyes widened and he couldn't help but curse.
"Emperor Pill?! This thing is actually placed here like this?!"
No wonder he was shocked.
Emperor Pill is the top existence among Sixth-grade Pill. Even taking Dou Huang expert can directly increase one-star strength without any side effects!
If exposed to the outside world, it would be enough to trigger a frantic fight among countless forces, and even cause a bloody storm!
But here, it is displayed so grandly, as if it is just an ordinary commodity!
Jiang Donghua's eyes narrowed slightly, thinking secretly in his heart.
"Medicine Family really has a profound background. Even Emperor Pill dares to show it openly. It seems that the second layer of the Pill Heart Pavilion is not for sale at all, but for shock!"