Chapter 150: Sixth-Rank Alchemist: Gu He!
Jiang Lin didn't understand what Hulei meant by "half a level higher," but he understood that the Refining Guild was stronger than he had imagined.
The Refining Guild was indeed strong. When Hulei mentioned the "half level higher," he was referring to the fact that the Gama Refining Guild was nearly on par with Yun Lan Sect in terms of system.
The Heavenly Work Pavilion, which existed on the same level as the Soul Palace in Zhongzhou, had a refining master branch that was half a level lower, which meant it was below the Soul Palace. However, Yun Lan Sect was now one level lower than the Soul Palace.
However, these sensitive details that could harm the unity of the region were things Hulei wouldn't reveal to Jiang Lin too early.
Hulei knew about the relationship between Yun Lan Sect and the Soul Palace, but he couldn't speak about it freely. The Refining Guild and the Soul Palace were in a situation where they didn't interfere with each other, and if the opportunity arose, they could cooperate.
Hulei himself was somewhat part of the Soul Clan camp and knew a lot of things, but he just didn't say them.
"Seeing that you're asking about this, let me take care of it for you. Consider it a gift for you," Hulei said with a smile as he saw the thoughtful expression on Jiang Lin's face. Then, in the silence of the room, he called out, "A Four-Star Heavenly Artifact: The Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings!"
As the saying goes, Earth-Class Dou Techniques are rare and hard to come by, so if you encounter them, you might as well grab them.
Silence!
The moment Hulei spoke, it instantly broke the silence of the entire room, and a more eerie silence followed.
The Dou Emperor-level masters had already begun stepping onto the stage, while the families with only Dou King level were silent. Earth-Class Dou Techniques were very attractive, but only those with the strength to hold them could truly benefit from them!
In another VIP room, a woman in a cyan-blue gown, wearing a bamboo hat and a veil, with exquisite features, slightly raised her beautiful eyebrows upon hearing the announcement. Her green eyes silently observed the Mitel Family's host on the stage. Beside her stood a petite and graceful young woman—Xiao Yi Xian.
The Mitel Family's host, who was under the silent gaze of the Yun Lan Sect's leader, felt a slight nervousness. He discreetly wiped the imaginary sweat from his forehead and then smiled as he explained to the others, "The Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings are only classified as a low-level Earth-Class Artifact, but they're not the same as an ordinary Dou Weapon. You all must remember the aerial battle over the Imperial Capital a few months ago, right? The Dou Spirit Refiner who fought a Dou King in the air used a Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wing! It's said it was a rushed experimental product."
"And of course, we believe that President Hulei's Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings will be far more refined, capable of granting Dou Spirits flight abilities that surpass a Dou King, and allowing a Dou King to fly like a Dou Emperor. Therefore, the value of President Hulei's Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings is much greater."
The host's explanation of the Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings clarified the effectiveness of the item, and many present knew exactly what it meant. However, the host was speaking for the Yun Lan Sect's leader, Yun Yun, a Three-Star Dou Emperor.
"Hmph." Yun Yun, in the VIP room, remained silent. Xiao Yi Xian whispered to her, "Teacher, the practical value of the Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings is enormous, allowing Dou Spirits to fly faster than a Dou King and giving Dou Kings the flight abilities of a Dou Emperor."
"I understand." A trace of mixed emotions flashed across Yun Yun's green eyes, and after a long pause, she spoke softly, "There's no point in bidding higher. No matter how many gold coins, it will be increasingly unprofitable. Unless I can offer something of equal value to the Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings, adding gold coins is meaningless."
The only thing Yun Yun could offer was an Earth-Class Dou Technique, but even if she had one, she couldn't use the top Dou Techniques of Yun Lan Sect to trade.
"Ah, it's not meant to be," Yun Yun sighed lightly.
But just as Yun Yun remained silent and implicitly accepted Hulei's highest bid, a calm male voice suddenly echoed from another VIP room:
"Sixth-Rank Pill: One Dou Spirit Pill."
At these words, the entire hall froze, followed by murmurs and whispered conversations.
A Sixth-Rank Dou Spirit Pill could increase a Dou King's star level, a high-grade pill! The only downside was that a Dou King could only consume one in their lifetime, so it worked best when they reached eight stars.
In the Gama Empire, there was only one person who could refine Sixth-Rank Pills—the Gama Empire's top alchemist, the Sixth-Rank Alchemist, Pill King Gu He.
"This... this isn't necessary, is it?" In the VIP room, Fa Ma looked at the middle-aged man next to him, who was slightly younger but had much more talent in alchemy—Gu He.
"Hm." Gu He was silent for a moment before shaking his head. "Hulei's tone was clearly meant to provoke the Yun Lan Sect leader. I can't let him get away with it."
Fa Ma: "..."
"You really know how to find excuses for yourself," Fa Ma remarked.
"But even if you give it to the Yun Lan Sect leader, they won't accept your gift, right?" Fa Ma didn't listen to Gu He's excuses and directly pointed out what was on Gu He's mind.
"..." Gu He couldn't help but glance at Fa Ma, raising his eyebrows slightly. "What makes you think I'm giving it to the Yun Lan Sect leader? Can't I just collect it for myself?"
"..." Fa Ma stared at Gu He deeply, eyes full of disbelief. His gaze made Gu He uncomfortable, so he complained, "It's my own pill, and I'll use it however I want. Fa Ma, do you think you can tell me what to do?"
"... I'm just worried about you. Hulei's Six-Star Red Dragon Wing flight speed is incomparable to a Dou Emperor's. The Feather Sheath Wings—"
"I know the Feather Sheath Wings are powerful, because I have a Four-Star Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wing right here," Gu He interrupted Fa Ma's rambling, clearly unhappy. "The Four-Leaf Feather Sheath Wings can indeed surpass normal levels, making my flight speed comparable to a Dou Emperor's, and I used two Fifth-Rank Pills to get it."
Due to their unique flight logic, the Feather Sheath Wings couldn't be judged by traditional Dou Weapon standards, making them inherently higher in value when compared.
"You asked me to come back, didn't you want to team up and squeeze Hulei for coins? The Sixth-Rank Dou Spirit Pill can at least force him to hand over his Fifth-Grade Feather Sheath Wings. Then we can trade with the Mitel family, and it will be much easier than working with the Refining Guild," Gu He explained, showing that his mind was still clear, not clouded by emotions.
"You're going to give the Fifth-Grade Feather Sheath Wings to the Yun Lan Sect leader, hoping they won't be able to refuse?" Fa Ma immediately saw through Gu He's intentions, making Gu He's face freeze.
"... It's been years since we've met, and you're so bold today," Gu He muttered.
(END CHAPTER)
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