The Jia Ma Imperial Family Seeks Pills, but Comes at the Wrong Time

If the Supreme Elder, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, could also break through to the Dou Zong, it would be an absolutely fantastic opportunity for the Mittel Family.

With a top-tier expert, the Mittel Family could definitely grow and expand rapidly.

It's not impossible for them to even become the strongest family in the Jia Ma Empire.

Most importantly, the ingredients for the Sect-Breaking Pill are extremely difficult to collect.

Even for a long-established family like the Mittel Auction House, which has opened stores throughout the Jia Ma Empire, they have yet to collect a complete set of medicinal herbs.

After all, the medicinal materials related to the Sect-Breaking Pill are unlikely to appear at auctions.

Even if it were to appear, the major powers would fight tooth and nail for it.

The Mittel Family wouldn't risk offending all the major powers over this.

After all, the Mittel Family didn't have a single Advanced Alchemist capable of refining the Sect-Breaking Pill back then, so even if they collected the ingredients for the Sect-Breaking Pill, it would be of no use.

That is why, to this day, the Mittel Family does not possess a complete set of ingredients for the Sect-Breaking Pill.

If you choose the Sect-Breaking Pill, you naturally won't need to worry about those issues.

Most importantly, the value of other pills is still much lower than that of the Sect-Breaking Pill.

With the Mittel Family's expertise, collecting other medicinal herbs would be much easier.

That is precisely why Mittel Tenzan made his choice so quickly.

"Can."

To Wang Chen, these pills were all pretty much the same.

He could even supply an unlimited amount of medicinal herbs, provided there were enough.

For Wang Chen, exchanging a single pill for so many Exotic Metal was an incredible windfall.

Of course, Mittel Tengshan didn't feel like he had lost out.

This can be described as a win-win situation.

After handing the Sect-Breaking Pill to Mittel Tengshan, Wang Chen put away the other pills.

These pills were nothing to him, but to others, they were absolutely rare and precious treasures.

Wang Chen didn't want to make these things too cheap, as that wouldn't be a good thing for him.

"Once you've collected these medicinal herbs, I can help you refine elixirs anytime."

Wang Chen still wanted the Mittel Family to continue helping him collect Exotic Metal, so naturally he had to offer them a reward.

This assistance in refining elixirs not only benefits the Mittel Family but also allows them to continue diligently collecting Exotic Metal.

This would also prevent the pills in Wang Chen's possession from becoming cheap, thus avoiding any loss of profit for him.

Most importantly, Wang Chen can earn two extra portions of medicinal herbs every time he helps refine pills.

It would be incredibly foolish not to do something so great.

After a friendly and pleasant exchange, Wang Chen and his group concluded the banquet.

Wang Chen and his group had traveled for quite some time, even though they were all very strong.

However, this repetitive travel can be a bit tiring.

Now that we've arrived at our destination, it's time for a short rest and adjustment.

Mittel Tenshan, who was adept at navigating social situations, also understood this principle.

He didn't waste too much time, and when Wang Chen showed that he wanted to rest, he readily agreed to bring it up.

After making arrangements for Wang Chen Queen Medusa, Mittel Tengshan quickly summoned the other experts in his family and made his own plans.

"Chieftain, what is the matter that you have summoned us for?"

In a Small Conference Room of the Mittel Family, Mittel Tengshan sat at the head of the table, with some of the core elders of the Mittel Family below him.

Of course, the Mittel Family is no match for other major powers.

Among these elders, apart from two low-star Dou Wang, the rest were all Advanced Dou Ling.

"I have gathered everyone here today because I have important matters to arrange."

As you've probably all heard, today the Supreme Elder and I hosted a distinguished guest.

The matter I'm about to arrange is also related to this distinguished guest.

Once everyone had arrived, Mittel Tengshan quickly spoke.

After all, he has a lot to do right now. The reason he convened this meeting of elders was to convert some of the Mittel Family's treasures into pills that could enhance their strength as quickly as possible.

"Of course we've heard about it."

"Not bad, not bad."

Upon hearing Chief Mittel Tengshan's words, the elders below began to chatter amongst themselves.

After all, today's banquet is quite extraordinary.

In the past, even when members of the Jia Ma Imperial Clan came, they would be accompanied by other elders.

This time, surprisingly, no elders were appointed; only the clan leader and the Supreme Elder, who had recently returned to the clan, were present.

This is truly extremely unusual.

It's impossible not to have doubts.

"Alright, everyone, be quiet."

Seeing the chaotic scene below, Mittel Tengshan shouted to stop the commotion.

"That distinguished guest is an Advanced Alchemist."

Once we have collected enough medicinal herbs, we can ask him to help us refine elixirs.

This kind of opportunity is rare and must be seized.

"That distinguished guest has some connections with the Supreme Elder, but not much with our Mittel Family."

Fortunately, we helped collect the Exotic Metal beforehand, which made that senior willing to help refine the elixir."

"Therefore, we must seize this opportunity."

"Now, I will make the following arrangements."

First, the collection of Exotic Metal will continue, and efforts will be intensified.

Second, quickly collect the ingredients for Dou Ling Pill and various high-level pills; speed is crucial.

Because I don't know how long that Advanced Alchemist will stay with the Mittel Family.

Therefore, we must get these two things done before that Advanced Alchemist leaves."

Mittel Tenshan quickly explained the purpose of summoning the elders.

The other elders were also shocked to hear Mittel Tengshan's words.

They knew that having the clan chief and the Supreme Elder host distinguished guests was certainly very important.

But to everyone's surprise, this customer turned out to be an Advanced Alchemist.

Advanced Alchemist capable of refining Dou Ling Pill are extremely rare in the Jia Ma Empire.

Being able to establish a connection with such Advanced Alchemist would be of immense benefit to the Mittel Family.

These core members of the Mittel Family are also able to enjoy the benefits.

These core elders were also very excited and agreed to the clan leader's arrangement without hesitation.

"We understand!"

All the elders quickly stood up and answered the clan leader.

This meeting was arguably the shortest in the Mittel Family's history, yet it garnered the most consensus.

After the meeting, all the elders of the Mittel Family began to take action.

Each elder went to a branch to collect medicinal herbs and Exotic Metal.

While the Mittel Family was moving swiftly, the high-ranking members of the Jia Ma Imperial Family were holding a small meeting.

"That's the situation. How should we proceed?"

Jia Xing Tian Xingtian spoke to the people below.

"Ancestor, shouldn't we still go and request an audience?"

The emperor of the Jia Ma Empire spoke to Jia Xing Tian.

They are discussing Wang Chen, who is currently staying with the Mittel Family.

As the Imperial Family that rules the Jia Ma Empire, their intelligence-gathering capabilities are naturally no joke.

The intelligence forces of the Jia Ma Empire also discovered what Wang Chen did in the Black-Corner Region.

In addition, the Jia Ma Empire was also aware of what Wang Chen had done in Rock Desert City.

If the Imperial Family of the Jia Ma Empire hadn't known this since Wang Chen hadn't completely concealed it, they probably would have been overthrown by other families long ago.

After Wang Chen arrived in the capital without any attempt to conceal it, the Jia Ma Imperial Clan naturally knew of Wang Chen arrival.

For the Jia Ma Imperial Clan, such a powerful Advanced Alchemist, who also had no connection with the Misty Cloud Sect, was undoubtedly a very useful helper.

The Imperial Family naturally had their own ideas about such a master.

"I'll go myself."

After all, the Mittel Family is not the same as it was before.

After some discussion, it was ultimately the Imperial Family ancestor Jia Xing Tian, who made the final decision.

The Mittel Family, which was restored by the Supreme Elder Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, is no longer the family with only a few Dou Wang in charge.

We should still show some respect to a Dou Emperor level expert like Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

Moreover, he still needed to show respect to that Advanced Alchemist.

After the decision was made, the small meeting concluded.

Subsequently, Jia Xing Tian also acted with remarkable speed and efficiency.

He went directly to the Mittel Family with some relatively valuable gifts and a few subordinates.

"You said the Imperial Family's 'Jia Xing Tian' has come to our Mittel Family."

Mittel Tengshan, the patriarch of the Mittel Family, who had just assigned the task to all the elders, frowned at this moment.

As long-established family leaders in the Jia Ma Imperial City, they naturally understood each other's character.

When Ice Emperor Hai Bodong returned, the Jia Ma Imperial Clan only sent one member of the Imperial Family.

But now, they've actually managed to get Jia Xing Tian, the strongest Jia Ma Imperial Clan, to personally come to their door.

If Mittel Tengshan couldn't figure out Jia Xing Tian's purpose, then he wouldn't be qualified to hold onto his position.

"Please ask them to go to the Reception Hall first; I'll be there in a moment."

Although he understood Jia Xing Tian's purpose, Mittel Tengshan could not simply refuse Jia Xing Tian entry into the Mittel Family.

That would be a slap in the face to the Jia Ma Imperial Clan.

However, he was only a Dou Wang, and when he talked to Jia Xing Tian, who Peak Dou Huang, he was still slightly inferior.

Therefore, he did not go directly to see Jia Xing Tian, but instead chose to invite the Supreme Elder Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

After all, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong is now Seven-Star Dou Emperor, although he is slightly weaker than Jia Xing Tian, but their overall cultivation levels are the same.

Dialogue can at least be considered equal.

Most importantly, this way he won't have to worry about it.

No matter what happens next, there's always the tall Ice Emperor Hai Bodong to hold things up.

Without hesitation, Mittel Tengshan immediately went to the place where Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was in seclusion and resting.

That's it?

"You actually dare to bother me again? Why don't you just go and get rid of him!"

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong wasn't particularly interested in the facts that Mittel Tengshan had mentioned.

After all, if he hadn't been sealed away by Queen Medusa, he could probably be considered a figure of the Jia Xing Tian.

Furthermore, now that he has established a relationship with Wang Chen, an Advanced Alchemist, he naturally doesn't care much about Jia Xing Tian.

"Never mind, I'll still go."

Although he said a few words to Mittel Tengshan, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was not the kind of person who was unreasonable.

He was well aware that Mittel Tengshan's strength was indeed a bit lacking.

The Mittel Family Reception Hall.

Jia Xing Tian was already seated in the guest seat, waiting for the higher-ups of the Mittel Family.

As for the gifts he brought, they were naturally carried by his servants.

"Old Man Jia, it's been a long time!"

The person arrived before the voice.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's cheerful greeting came from outside the Reception Hall.

Then, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong stepped into the Reception Hall.

"Hai Bodong, it's been a long time."

Seeing Ice Emperor Hai Bodong step in, Jia Xing Tian smiled and greeted him.

After all, the purpose of this trip was to befriend Wang Chen, that Advanced Alchemist, so Jia Xing Tian naturally wouldn't want to offend Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

According to their intelligence, Wang Chen has a good relationship with Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

Furthermore, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's current strength is not something to be underestimated.

As the ancestor of the Jia Ma Imperial Clan, he naturally wouldn't create enemies for the Imperial Family.

After Ice Emperor Hai Bodong entered, Jia Xing Tian also began to exchange pleasantries.

They didn't directly bring up Wang Chen.

Jia Xing Tian didn't mention the topic, then Ice Emperor Hai Bodong would certainly be even less likely to bring it up.

The two old foxes started chatting idly in the Reception Hall.

In the end, Jia Xing Tian couldn't help but shift the topic to Wang Chen.

After all, he came here specifically to befriend Wang Chen and his fellow Advanced Alchemist.

If we continue rambling on and on, our goal will be completely unattainable.

I originally thought that Ice Emperor Hai Bodong would give me some face and take the initiative to bring up Wang Chen.

After all, everyone here is a master from a long-established family in the capital, and they all have a general idea of each other's strength.

If Ice Emperor Hai Bodong couldn't guess his purpose, Jia Xing Tian would never believe it.

But the other party just wouldn't tell, and there was nothing he could do.

Now that he has come to request an audience, I am naturally at a slightly lower level.

"Ice Emperor, you know why I'm here. We don't need to keep bringing up these topics."

I would like to ask you to introduce me to Master Wang Chen.

Jia Xing Tian quickly stated his purpose, giving Ice Emperor Hai Bodong no chance to continue stalling.

"This is not a good situation."

After all, Wang Chen was tired from his journey and was resting now, so I didn't want to disturb him.

All I can say is that you've come at the worst possible time.

Having already made the issue clear with Jia Xing Tian, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong naturally couldn't continue to stall.

However, he did not make a direct recommendation, but instead told the truth.

Since Wang Chen had indeed gone to rest, he naturally didn't want to disturb Wang Chen.

If there's something truly urgent, then bothering him would be somewhat understandable.

But he wouldn't do something like that to bother Wang Chen.

"What a coincidence?"

Jia Xing Tian frowned upon hearing Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's words.

It felt a bit like Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's excuses.

However, he did not directly express his thoughts.

"When would be a convenient time for Master Wang?"

I will visit him again when it is convenient for him."

Jia Xing Tian also spoke quickly, outlining his own countermeasures.

Since you, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, said that Master Wang is inconvenient, then there will always be a time when he is convenient.

If you wait until it's convenient to visit, you'll never find an excuse to back out.

Upon hearing Jia Xing Tian's words, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong knew that the other party had misunderstood.

He was telling the truth.

However, he also understood that his words were indeed very misleading, and it was understandable that Jia Xing Tian would misunderstand.

"I'll ask around for you tomorrow. If Master Wang has any plans, I'll let you know."

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong did not explain, but simply answered quickly.

If things were going according to his plan, he would naturally not want people from other factions to associate with Wang Chen.

It's best to only befriend such an Advanced Alchemist.

However, he was also very clear that this matter did not depend on his opinion, but on Wang Chen's opinion.

Wang Chen had previously shown a need for Exotic Metal, which Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was well aware of.

As the ruling family of the Jia Ma Empire, the Jia Ma Imperial Clan Treasure Vault would undoubtedly contain various special and Exotic Metal.

Even if the number is small, there will definitely be some.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was absolutely certain of this.

After all, Exotic Metal are not as useful as elixirs, but they can be quite useful in certain situations.

As the Imperial Family of the Jia Ma Empire, they would definitely possess some hidden resources.

That is why Ice Emperor Hai Bodong did not take it upon himself to refuse to Jia Xing Tian.

Instead, they chose to ask Wang Chen tomorrow before giving a reply.

In this way, regardless of whether Wang Chen actually meets Jia Xing Tian or not, it won't affect their friendship.

Moreover, if Wang Chen chooses to meet Jia Xing Tian, he will be able to gain a favor from Jia Xing Tian.

It's fair to say that no matter what the situation, he won't lose out.

"Alright, then I'll wait for the Ice Emperor's reply."

Having failed to meet his target, Jia Xing Tian naturally had no interest in lingering any longer.

Of course, he didn't take the gifts he brought back with him directly.

As a shrewd old fox who has lived for so many years, I still know this much about human relationships.

Taking the gift back directly would be a bit offensive.

Jia Xing Tian would never make such a foolish choice.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong didn't say much about Jia Xing Tian leaving the gift behind.

They simply arranged for someone to put the gifts away safely.

He'll ask Wang Chen for his thoughts tomorrow before making any arrangements.

If Wang Chen is willing to meet with Jia Xing Tian, then he will naturally hand over these matters to Wang Chen.

If Wang Chen doesn't want to see Jia Xing Tian, he can return the gift.

If he were to let Jia Xing Tian take the gift back now, and Wang Chen were willing to meet with Jia Xing Tian, then he would be caught in the middle.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong would naturally not do something so thankless and exhausting.

After Jia Xing Tian left, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also returned to his secluded cultivation place.

The entire Mittel Family headquarters also became calm.