I Am Willing!

Jia He stretched his body, his bones cracking all over.

With just one set of ingredients, Jia He had refined the Third-Turn Dragon Yin Pill, a top-grade item even among sixth-tier pills. Such efficiency was truly terrifying!

Fama, who had observed from the side, had naturally benefited greatly as well.

"Your control over the temperature and the medicinal properties of the ingredients is far too precise. Ordinary sixth-tier alchemists likely cannot come close to your level of control!" Fama sighed.

Jia He said slowly, "That simply requires plenty of practice!"

For now, Jia He had no intention of teaching Fama the cultivation formula for the Soul Formula.

Fama placed considerable importance on the Alchemist Association's position. Only if he someday considered bringing the Alchemist Association into the Imperial Prison would Jia He consider teaching him some soul cultivation formulas.

"Alright, now that the pill has been refined, it is time to restore the Nether Sea Flood Dragon's strength!" Jia He said as he rose.

After putting away the cauldron, Fama looked at Jia He and said, "I have gained some insights, so I shall return to the association first!"

Jia He nodded slightly and watched Fama leave.

Before long, Jia Xing Tian hurried over after receiving the news. The moment he saw Jia He, he asked, "The Third-Turn Dragon Yin Pill was really refined?"

Jia He handed over the pill bottle in his hand. "This is it!"

Jia Xing Tian held the bottle and said, "It is good that it was refined. That old fellow Youhai has lain dormant for many years. If he can restore his strength, he will surely shake the empire once more!"

The two did not delay and immediately flew toward the lake atop the mountain.

Standing by the lakeshore, Jia Xing Tian shouted, "Old fellow, the pill is ready. Why aren't you coming out?"

As his voice fell, a curtain of water erupted from the lake, and the enormous figure of the Nether Sea Flood Dragon emerged.

"Hahaha, I have finally waited for this!" the Nether Sea Flood Dragon said, unable to suppress his wild joy.

Jia He looked at the Nether Sea Flood Dragon. "I will help you refine the pill's medicinal power. That way, you will recover faster!"

The Nether Sea Flood Dragon naturally did not refuse. He trusted Jia He greatly. "Good, then let us begin. I can hardly wait!"

Jia He took out the Third-Turn Dragon Yin Pill. A faint aqua-blue halo glimmered around the rich, fragrant pill.

The mere scent of it made the Nether Sea Flood Dragon feel immensely comfortable.

Jia He flicked the pill into the air. It slowly floated above the Nether Sea Flood Dragon's head as flames instantly wrapped around it.

The next moment, the pill transformed into aqua-blue radiance, directly enveloping the Nether Sea Flood Dragon's massive body.

A moment later, the Nether Sea Flood Dragon suddenly let out a roar!

"Roar~!"

There was faintly a dragon's chant within that beastly roar.

The cry spread through the mountains and forests, terrifying the low-tier magical beasts within until they crawled upon the ground!

Jia Xing Tian could sense the Nether Sea Flood Dragon's aura growing stronger and stronger. His old hidden injuries were all healing with the pill's aid.

More importantly, the Nether Sea Flood Dragon had not merely returned to his former peak state—he seemed to have grown even stronger!

The roar gradually faded among the mountains and forests. The Nether Sea Flood Dragon laughed loudly. "How many years has it been since I felt this carefree?"

Jia Xing Tian asked somewhat impatiently, "Has your current strength broken through?"

The Nether Sea Flood Dragon laughed. "Indeed. I am now roughly equal to you, at the peak of the nine-star Dou Emperor realm. If I absorb the medicinal power once more as Jia He said, I may be able to break through to the seventh tier!"

Then the Nether Sea Flood Dragon looked at Jia He. "You saved my life. If you ever need anything in the future, come find me. I certainly will not refuse!"

Jia He smiled. "Then I thank you in advance, Senior!"

"No need for courtesy!" the Nether Sea Flood Dragon said.

News of the Nether Sea Flood Dragon recovering his strength was not spread. Jia Xing Tian intended to use it as a trump card at the appropriate time.

Yaoye was also delighted when she learned that the Nether Sea Flood Dragon had advanced to the peak of the nine-star Dou Emperor realm.

"Xiao He, thank you!" Yaoye said as she looked at Jia He.

Jia He smiled. "Sister Yaoye, there is no need for family members to speak like strangers, right?"

Yaoye's pretty face flushed slightly at his words. She nodded. "Mm, family members should not speak like strangers!"

Afterward, Yaoye told Jia He about matters within the Imperial Prison. Everything had basically gotten on track. After cultivating the Marrow-Cleansing Scripture, most of them had advanced by a small stage.

At present, everyone in the Imperial Prison had advanced to the Dou Ling realm. Among them, several outstanding individuals had already broken through to the peak Dou Ling realm in their thirties!

In a few more years, they would surely be able to break through to the Dou Wang realm and become formidable experts the empire could not ignore!

Half a month later, the appointed time between Jia He and Ya Fei arrived.

A royal carriage slowly came to a stop outside the Mittel Grand Auction House.

Ya Fei, who was upstairs, quickly received word from the guards and hurried down.

Looking at the seductive beauty before him, Jia He said calmly, "Have the ingredients been prepared?"

Ya Fei was slightly stunned. After not seeing him for a month, she naturally sensed the indifference in Jia He's tone.

Ya Fei had already made her decision, but upon seeing Jia He's expression, she suddenly did not dare to say it aloud.

"What are you spacing out for?" Jia He said.

Only then did Ya Fei come back to herself. Looking somewhat downcast, she replied, "The ingredients are ready. Your Highness, please come with me!"

Jia He nodded slightly, then followed Ya Fei toward the warehouse behind the grand auction house.

Along the way, Ya Fei walked ahead while Jia He remained silent.

Jia He did not intend to repeat the proposal he had previously given Ya Fei. He would only wait for her to make her own choice.

The warehouse was filled with the medicinal ingredients Jia He needed. A faint herbal fragrance drifted through the air. Jia He nodded in satisfaction. "The ingredients are good. Here is the remaining payment!"

Jia He handed a card to Ya Fei.

Ya Fei looked at the card but did not take it.

"What? Does the Mite'er Family no longer want this final payment?" Jia He asked, raising an eyebrow.

Ya Fei did not answer. She only looked at Jia He and asked, "Does what you said before still count?"

"What matter?" Jia He asked with a light laugh.

Hearing that, Ya Fei glared at him in embarrassment and annoyance. Then she said, "It was... what you said about helping me increase my strength. The condition..."

"The condition is me!" Ya Fei took a deep breath and said slowly.

Though it was difficult to say, Ya Fei still forced out those words.

Jia He smiled and asked, "Of course it still counts. But have you truly made your choice?"

Ya Fei looked at Jia He. "Over the past month, I have thought about many things. Perhaps you were right. The only bargaining chip I truly have is myself. If I want to become stronger, the first step is finding someone to rely on!"

"So, I am willing to depend on you!" Ya Fei's gaze gradually became resolute.

Jia He could see the undisguised yearning in Ya Fei's eyes for great strength!

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