A Good Big Brother—Zi Yu Negotiates Terms

A flicker of emotion passed through Dongfang Jing's eyes, but it quickly vanished.

If he had been a Ninth-grade Alchemist Grandmaster, she might have been greatly shaken.

But an Eighth Grade alchemist—even one infinitely close to becoming a Ninth-grade Alchemist Grandmaster—was still not enough to draw much of her attention or interest.

Yao Chen might be nothing in Dongfang Jing's eyes, but to Ling Qingzhu, Gu Xun'er, Miao Ke'er, and Xiao Yan, he was a top-tier powerhouse!

After Yao Chen introduced himself, Zi Yu finally said with some satisfaction, "Not bad! You can barely be considered credible.

"Since you've introduced yourself, it's time to properly discuss the compensation you owe my little brother."

"Oh? What conditions does Young Master intend to propose?"

Yao Chen asked blandly.

"Very simple! First, since you are an Eighth Grade alchemist, I would like you to help my brother become an alchemist. That isn't an excessive request, is it?"

Zi Yu said with a faint smile.

After Zi Yu finished speaking, Yao Chen turned to look at Xiao Yan in the distance.

After examining him with his soul power, he softly said, "Hmm! He possesses a Fire Attribute with a trace of Wood Attribute, and his soul power is also extraordinary. He is fine material for an alchemist! I can agree to that. What else?"

In Yao Chen's view, the condition his Master had proposed did not even count as a condition. After all, someone had to inherit his alchemy techniques.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan was deeply moved when he heard that this good big brother he had just acknowledged was securing such benefits for him!

An alchemist!

He had heard of this profession before.

Any alchemist was sought after by countless people across the continent. It was an exceptionally prestigious profession.

The medicinal pills they refined possessed all kinds of wondrous effects, which was why countless people pursued them.

There was even a saying passed down across the continent: offend anyone you want, but never offend an alchemist.

Thus, at this moment, Xiao Yan acknowledged Zi Yu as his good big brother even more wholeheartedly.

Zi Yu then continued, "Second, Venerable Yao, as an alchemist, you should not lack high-level cultivation techniques and Dou Skills, correct? How about taking out one high-level Fire Attribute cultivation technique and several Dou Skills for my good brother to help him cultivate?"

"That is not a problem either! Is there anything else?..."

Yao Chen said blandly.

"Third, you will serve as my brother's protector and provide him with the medicinal pills he requires along his cultivation path."

The moment Zi Yu finished speaking, Yao Chen immediately became somewhat displeased.

"Young Master! This request of yours is rather excessive! You are even being too greedy!"

"You want me to be that little fellow's long-term meal ticket and nanny? I merely absorbed nearly a year's worth of his Dou Qi, yet I have to pay so much? Are you treating me like some sucker?

"I can refine several high-level medicinal pills for him to cleanse his marrow, strengthen his bones, and improve his aptitude. But if you expect me to provide every medicinal pill he needs throughout his cultivation journey, this old man will not agree!"

Yao Chen retorted very "firmly."

Upon hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan, who stood some distance away, did not feel the slightest dissatisfaction.

In his view, he had already profited immensely from the first two conditions.

As for the final condition, it would be enough if the old man before him gave him a few high-level medicinal pills to cleanse his marrow, strengthen his bones, and improve his aptitude. He was not that greedy!

Seeing Yao Chen's attitude, Zi Yu's expression remained unchanged. He smiled and said, "Senior Venerable Yao! Don't rush to reject this final condition. There are some matters I wish to discuss with you. I believe that after hearing me out, you will definitely change your mind."

Zi Yu then looked at Ling Qingzhu, Gu Xun'er, Miao Ke'er, Dongfang Jing, and Xiao Yan beside him and said with a smile, "Qing Zhu! Xun Er! Step aside for now. I have some matters to discuss with Venerable Yao in private."

Upon hearing Zi Yu's words, the women immediately refused.

"No! Little Yu! It's too dangerous!..."

"That's right! Brother Zi Yu! How can we leave you here alone?"

"Yes, Young Master! Ke'er wants to stay by your side!"

Zi Yu waved his hand. "No need! Don't worry, he cannot harm me in the slightest!..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Jing calmly added, "That is correct! Miss Qingzhu, Miss Xun Er, with me here, this old fellow cannot harm Master."

Hearing Dongfang Jing's words, Yao Chen finally noticed her.

He was instantly shocked beyond measure!

"A... a Dou Saint! This stunningly beautiful young woman beside Master is actually a Dou Saint Great Power! This is far too terrifying!..."

"As expected of Master! Truly frightening!..."

With that thought, Yao Chen became even more respectful and cautious toward Zi Yu.

Upon hearing Dongfang Jing's assurance, Ling Qingzhu and Gu Xun'er's eyes gleamed.

The two women began to doubt Dongfang Jing's true cultivation.

When they used their Dou Master-level cultivation to sense Dongfang Jing's strength, they felt as though she were a vast ocean. They could not perceive her exact cultivation at all!

Moreover, they had clearly heard earlier that the Soul Body before them had been a peak Dou Zun powerhouse in life. Even though he was now merely a Soul Body, his strength should still have been formidable enough.

He was not someone ordinary people could deal with!

Thus, they could not help but become intensely curious about Dongfang Jing's strength.

However, since their beloved had not said anything, they did not find it appropriate to ask, so they could only leave it at that for the time being.

Yet Ling Qingzhu and Gu Xun'er could never have imagined that Dongfang Jing was a legendary Dou Saint Great Power!

Still, although they did not know Dongfang Jing's exact cultivation, they trusted her words.

Thus, they reluctantly left the area.

They stood far away, watching from a distance.

Before leaving, Dongfang Jing gave Yao Chen's Soul Body a subtle glance.

That single glance made his scalp go numb.

I'm done for! A Dou Saint powerhouse has set her sights on me!

What should I do? Urgent, waiting for answers online!

After the others left, Yao Chen spoke as well. "This subordinate, Yao Chen, greets Master!..."

"Mm, enough with the formalities. How is your condition now?"

Zi Yu asked calmly.

"Reporting to Master, thanks to the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures you bestowed, this subordinate's soul has become much more stable!"

"Mm! That is good. Regarding your resurrection, I am currently searching for some top-tier Heaven and Earth Spirit Items to help you revive perfectly and gain the potential to advance to higher realms.

"So, for the time being, you will have to endure remaining a Soul Body for a while!"

Hearing this, Yao Chen respectfully said, "In that case, Yao Chen thanks Master."

"Mm!..."