" Elder Xiao, Miss Zhu."
At the door of Xiao Yan's room stood a young woman dressed in Deacon Bai's robe. She was beautiful, capable, and wore a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor badge on her chest.
She respectfully bowed to Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing, and then spoke:
"I am Bai Wei, a deacon of the Martial Soul Temple. I have been ordered by His Holiness the Bishop to invite you both to the Holy Hall for a discussion."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan Xiao Yan raised an Zhu Zhuqing, knowing that he couldn't avoid the Spirit Hall's involvement.
Xiao Yan reached out and said:
"In that case, please lead the way, Deacon Bai."
Inside the main hall of the Star Luo City Martial Soul Temple.
The Holy Hall hall was decorated very luxuriously, with a golden carpet extending from the entrance to the deepest part of the hall.
Pillars inlaid with magnificent jewels stand tall around the main hall.
The walls were adorned with precious Soul Beast pelts and numerous glittering precious ores.
Seated in the main seat was an elderly man dressed in a magnificent golden bishop's robe.
His face was sinister, his eyes were sunken, and he wore three large gemstone rings on his fingers.
Beside him stood two figures dressed in black robes, their auras profound, both at the Soul Emperor level.
Led by Bai Wei, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing quickly arrived at the main hall.
" Elder Xiao, I have long admired your name."
On the main seat, an elderly man dressed in a magnificent golden bishop's robe stood up, his voice carrying a deliberate enthusiasm.
"I Aolade, a bishop of the Star Luo Holy Hall. I have long heard of Elder Xiao's remarkable achievements at a young age, and seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."
Xiao Yan glanced at the bishop of the Martial Soul Temple.
To be able to firmly hold the position of bishop in the Martial Soul Temple of the Star Luo Empire, the other party must be Bibi Dong's absolute confidant.
Most importantly, in the intelligence that Xiao Yan obtained...
Aolade is a genuine Soul Douluo.
However, the opponent expended a huge amount of resources when Soul Breaking Douluo level.
It is said that he used his own contributions to ask an elder in the Worship Hall him.
Therefore, Aolade's career ends here.
"Bishop, you flatter us. Xiaozhi and Zhu Zhuqing are the juniors."
They should have come to the Holy Hall to pay their respects to their predecessors long ago.
"Why has the bishop summoned me? I wonder what it is for?"
Aolade smiled and gestured to the waiter beside him to serve tea.
After Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing sat down, he still wore a friendly smile on his face before slowly speaking:
"The old principal is making quite a stir in Xinluo City these days."
The Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pill had already spread throughout the entire Star Luo City.
I have already tried the effects of that Blood Coagulation Powder.
The effects are indeed miraculous. I wonder if Elder Xiao has any other similar pills?
Aolade narrowed his eyes, a strange light flashing within them, and stared intently at Xiao Yan, searching for answers.
Xiao Yan remained unfazed. "You flatter me, Bishop."
Refining elixirs is no easy task. I've studied it for a long time, and so far I only have these two kinds of elixirs."
"I see."
Aolade's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing Xiao Yan's words.
"So, Elder Xiao will be able to refine other pills in the future?"
"This..."
Xiao Yan didn't speak directly. After taking a sip of tea, he slowly shook his head and said:
"Refining pills is quite mentally taxing, and His Excellency the Bishop knows that the most important thing for you right now is to improve your own strength."
Therefore, I'm afraid I can only refine a few of these pills in my spare time.
Upon hearing this, Aolade knew that this was merely Xiao Yan's way of deliberately making excuses.
He then continued speaking:
"However, Elder Xiao, since you are an elder of the Spirit Hall, why didn't you supply such a miraculous pill to the Holy Hall first?"
Instead, they handed it over to the Star Luo Empire's forces, such as Hundred Herbs Pavilion?
This question was very direct and carried a hint of accusation.
"Your Excellency has misunderstood."
Faced with Aolade's questioning, Xiao Yan remained calm and replied:
"The refining of elixirs requires a large amount of medicinal materials and constant trial and error."
Xiao was new to the area and had limited resources.
Therefore, we can only obtain the medicinal materials through cooperation. It's just that I, Xiao, never expected these pills to be so popular.
"However, this was indeed something I didn't consider carefully."
If the Holy Hall needs it, I, Xiao, can provide a portion at cost price.
"Cost price?"
Aolade raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, a strange smile playing on his lips, and said to Xiao Yan:
Elder Xiao, the Holy Hall doesn't lack those Gold Soul Coin.
What I mean is, since you have the ability to refine this elixir, why don't you offer the formula to the Holy Hall?
The Holy Hall organized Soul Master to carry out large-scale refining.
It can both meet the needs and bring huge benefits to the Holy Hall.
Moreover, Elder Xiao's offering of such a precious treasure is undoubtedly a great achievement, and His Holiness the Pope will surely reward him handsomely!
really.
Xiao Yan sneered inwardly upon hearing Aolade's words, but a troubled expression appeared on his face.
"Your Excellency, it's not that I, Xiao, am unwilling."
However, refining pills involves the characteristics of Xiao's own Martial Soul.
So it's not that I don't want to spread it, it's that I can't.
The special flame manipulation involved in this refining process cannot be done without my personal attention.
"Oh?"
A hint of displeasure flashed in Aolade's eyes.
" Elder Xiao means that only you can refine this elixir?"
"It seems so at the moment."
Xiao Yan nodded calmly.
The atmosphere in the hall subtly turned cold.
The two black-robed figures behind Aolade also turned their gazes to Xiao Yan.
Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly awkward, Aolade suddenly laughed again.
"Alright, alright, since Elder Xiao has difficulties, I won't force him."
However, the Holy Hall needs at least 200 bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder and 200 bottles of Qi Gathering Pill every month. How about that?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan helplessly shrugged.
"Your Excellency is too kind. The refining of this elixir is truly no easy feat."
Moreover, Xiao has now reached a cooperation agreement with the Zhu Family Hundred Herbs Pavilion.
If I waste too much time on this and my skills fall behind, it would be a huge loss.
Xiao Yan's face showed a struggle, and after a moment he gritted his teeth and said:
"Regarding the Holy Hall, I'm willing to provide 100 bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder and 100 bottles of Qi Gathering Pill per month at 80% of the market price. What do you say?"
"Good."
Aolade gave Xiao Yan a deep look, clapped his hands, and said:
"Then it's settled. Elder Xiao, rest assured, with the support of the Holy Hall in Star Luo City, your journey will be much smoother."
"Thank you, Your Excellency."
When they left the Martial Soul Temple, Bai Wei once again escorted Xiao Yan and the other person to the entrance.
Just as the two were about to leave, Bai Wei suddenly spoke up:
" Elder Xiao, the letter from the young master should be on its way. If there are any inconveniences in Star Luo City, please let me handle it for you."
Xiao Yan glanced at Bai Wei in astonishment, not expecting that Bai Wei was actually Qian Renxue's person.
He nodded slightly and left with Zhu Zhuqing.
They have successively reached cooperation agreements with the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, the Zhu Family, and the Martial Soul Temple.
For the next few days, Xiao Yan did not receive any more guests.
Even when it came to envoys sent by the Star Luo Imperial Family, Xiao Yan refused, citing "being busy refining pills and feeling unwell."
Three days later, Star Luo City welcomed the grand ceremony for the investiture of the Crown Prince.