Chapter 487: The Leader of the Three Great Pill Tower Elders, Xuan Kong Zi!
As the leader of the Three Great Elders of Pill Tower, Xuan Kong Zi knew exactly who Gu You was. Not only was he the Second Heaven Venerate of the Soul Hall, but he was also one of its main commanders. Whenever Soul Hall needed something done, he was always the one to step forward. In reality, calling him the Second Heaven Venerate was almost unnecessary he was more like the public face of Soul Hall.
Unlike the other Heaven Venerates, who were shrouded in mystery, Gu You made no effort to conceal himself. This was because he held another prestigious title an eighth tier alchemist.
However, what level of eighth tier alchemist he was remained a mystery. No one knew for sure.
As one of the most renowned eighth tier alchemists on the continent, Gu You's status was comparable to the Three Great Elders of Pill Tower. Yet now, someone had compared him to a mere cat.
A cat.
Somehow, that image didn't quite match the old and terrifying Gu You.
But then again, it wasn't their problem. Since Wu Tian had let him go, he must have had his reasons. After all, this was the same man who had wiped out entire clans without hesitation he wasn't known for being merciful.
From the sky, a deep, ancient voice resonated as Xuan Kong Zi's projection appeared. He nodded slightly toward Wu Tian and said, "Lord Pavilion Master, my true body could not leave, so I could only send this projection to welcome you. I hope you understand."
Wu Tian smiled lightly and replied, "No problem. I already have a rough idea of what's going on here. This time, I've come to help you solve some of your troubles… and to discuss a collaboration."
Xuan Kong Zi raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Oh?"
He knew that this collector of Heavenly Flames had come for the Three Thousand Burning Flame. But… a collaboration?
That wasn't something they had discussed in the Pill Realm.
Wu Tian's smile deepened as he gazed at Xuan Kong Zi. "Heh, don't overthink it. When I say collaboration, I mean… I want to refine you."
"WHAT?!?!"
Xuan Kong Zi's face, both his projection and real body, drastically changed.
"Refine… me?!"
This phrase carried far too many implications!
Did Wu Tian see through his true body?
Or was he after more than just the Three Thousand Burning Flame did he also want him?!
With his face pale, Xuan Kong Zi cautiously asked, "Lord Pavilion Master… I don't quite understand what you mean."
Wu Tian smirked. "I can help you increase your strength. You should understand what that means, right?"
Hearing this, Xuan Kong Zi's eyes instantly lit up. "You're serious?!"
"Of course."
Wu Tian wouldn't have come all this way just to argue with an old man over a pill.
Xuan Kong Zi hesitated for a moment before carefully asking, "Then… if we are to collaborate, what exactly does Pill Tower need to provide?"
Wu Tian glanced down at the ruined courtyard and chuckled. "Let's sit down and talk about it."
"That would be best."
Xuan Kong Zi nodded, and with a wave of his hand, a new stone table materialized in the courtyard below.
…
Though strange occurrences had shaken the courtyard that night, most people in Holy Pill City were completely oblivious. Even the countless cultivators camped outside the Ye Family estate had merely felt a faint tremor beneath their feet.
To them, this was nothing unusual it was just the Ye Family refining pills.
Inside the Ye estate, Ye Zhong and Xin Lan had seen everything. However, all their servants had been silenced, ensuring that not a word of what had happened would spread. Anyone who leaked information would die instantly.
Xin Lan sighed, shaking her head in frustration. "Our Ye Clan is still far too weak… No, not just us even the Four Pavilion Alliance was too weak."
The entire Central Plains was already in chaos.
Would the upcoming Pill Tower Conference spiral into complete turmoil?
"The Sky Serpent Sect and Ice River Valley are bound to cause trouble as well… This is going to be difficult."
That night, Wu Tian and Xuan Kong Zi spoke at length, discussing matters in detail. Even Queen Medusa, who had been listening attentively at first, eventually curled up into a small Heaven Swallowing Python and fell asleep in a comfortable spot.
…
The next morning!
To everyone's surprise, Wu Tian actually stepped out of the Ye estate.
Even more shocking he held a special medallion in his hand.
It was the official token of Xuan Kong Zi, the leader of Pill Tower's Three Great Elders!
The moment people saw the medallion, they all backed away.
Because they knew they couldn't afford to offend him.
The token bore two bold characters "Xuan Kong".
It was impossible for them to stop someone carrying that!
All they could do was watch Wu Tian leave.
Instead, they swarmed toward Ye Zhong and Xin Lan, hoping to get closer to the Ye Family instead.
But just moments later…
Pill Tower's enforcement team arrived and drove them all away.
Clearly, this was Wu Tian's doing.
"Having a bunch of annoying flies buzzing outside all the time… even if some of them are pretty, it's still irritating."
With his business in the Ye estate done, Wu Tian headed straight for Pill Tower.
Yesterday, he had only spoken with Xuan Kong Zi's projection he needed to discuss things in person.
There were important matters to handle, and he also needed to take some things with him.
Most importantly, he needed the Eighth Tier Nourishing Fetal Pill!
This was essential for his main wife their baby's health had to be nurtured from the very beginning!
His strength was already formidable, but to become a true Dou Emperor, he needed to unlock the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Mansion.
Only the legendary Emperor Tier Pill contained the True Source Emperor Qi!
So while he didn't care much for other pills, the Nourishing Fetal Pill was non negotiable.
As for ninth tier pill formulas, Pill Tower's vast collection might contain them, but even if they did, there wouldn't be enough ingredients to refine them.
Besides…
Xuan Kong Zi would never hand over a ninth tier formula to him.
That would be like… giving him the exact ingredients needed to refine Xuan Kong Zi himself into a ninth tier pill!
There was no way Xuan Kong Zi would allow that.
Still, for now, an eighth tier pill was enough. If they waited for a ninth tier, who knew how long it would take for their child to be born?
As parents, they were already too eager to meet their baby.
Arriving at Pill Tower, Wu Tian encountered no obstacles.
At last, he reached the grand hall.
The hall was massive but also cluttered, filled with various flames flickering in different colors a truly mesmerizing sight.
If outsiders saw this, they would be stunned.
Because none of these flames were ordinary they were all extremely rare earthly or beast flames from across the continent.
Looking at the old man in white standing by a bookshelf, Wu Tian smirked and said, "You really like collecting things, don't you?"
"Cough!"
Xuan Kong Zi nearly spat out his tea.
Who was he to call someone else a collector?!
"Lord Pavilion Master, please… Your collection consists of Heavenly Flames! Mine is just some mere beast and earth flames!"
Wu Tian casually sat down and chuckled.
"Heh… The Three Great Elders of Pill Tower without a single Heavenly Flame? Now that just seems… wrong, doesn't it?"
"Uh..."
(End of Chapter)
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