Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Ye Futian had been waiting quietly in the inn.
The next day, Duan Yi and Duan Shang arrived as promised and came to the Ninth Inn to see Ye Futian.
Ye Futian had sensed their arrival and immediately sent out a message. He then walked out of his room to meet Duan Yi and Duan Shang. He smiled and greeted them, “Brother Duan. Princess Shang.”
“Brother Qi.” Duan Yi and his people landed in the courtyard, as he smiled and said to Ye Futian, “After I went back yesterday, I made some inquiries, and we came here to share some good news with Brother Qi.”
“Oh?” Ye Futian looked at Duan Yi and prompted, “The treasure was found in the palace?”
“Mmm,” Duan Yi smiled and nodded. Ye Futian thought that the ancient royal family was indeed plentiful in resources. Precious things as the Phoenix Marrow of 10,000 Years could be found there.
Should he accept it or not?
Of course, Ye Futian remained calm on the outside as he looked at Duan Yi with a smile on his face, “Brother Duan has been working hard at my behest. If there is anything Brother Duan requires of me, I will gladly be of service.”
“No need.” Duan Yi dismissed the notion with a wave of his hand and spoke very heartily, “I have said before that there is no need for Brother Qi to do anything in exchange.”
Ye Futian nodded, thinking that Duan Yi seemed quite decisive in this initial contact. At least, that was what it appeared to be so far. As to whether he had any ulterior motives, it was something yet to be seen. At their level, it would be difficult to know if he had deliberately camouflaged his true intentions or not.
“But…” At this moment, Duan Yi stopped as if considering how to phrase this next sentence. Ye Futian saw that the other had paused, so he asked, “Is there a problem?”
“No.” Duan Yi shook his head, “There is an alchemy grandmaster in our palace; I don’t know if Brother Qi has heard of it?”
“I heard something about that here.” Ye Futian nodded.
“This Phoenix Marrow of 10,000 Years belongs to this grandmaster. After I explain the situation, this grandmaster is willing to give it to Brother Qi. If Brother Qi needs assistance in refining the Immortal Elixir, he is also willing to help. Therefore, this master would like to invite Brother Qi to the palace and hand over the Phoenix Marrow to you and conduct the process together to lend a hand to Brother Qi.”
Duan Yi said, “What do you think?”
Ye Futian was taken aback as he didn’t expect Duan Yi to make such a request and asked him to go to the palace.
The eyes under the mask looked at Duan Yi. At this moment, he felt that Duan Yi was not as simple as he appeared. Here at the inn, he had some subjectivity regarding his own movements. If he were to go to the palace, he would be in a completely passive situation, and it was not an overstatement to say that his life and death would be in Duan Yi’s hands.
He was invited to the palace to get what he asked for, which was an interesting strategy, but the outward reason was impeccable. They were helping him and were even willing to assist him in his endeavor.
For a moment, Ye Futian didn’t know quite how to respond, to agree or to refuse?
Now, he needed some time.
It was definitely impossible for him to go, but if he refused, everything he said previously would appear a bit hypocritical and full of holes.
“I know the reason why Brother Qi desires the Immortal Elixir, so I thought nothing of it when I agreed our grandmaster’s offer to assist on behalf of Brother Qi. Rest assured that once the Immortal Elixir is made, absolutely no one would take it for his own as it is promised to Brother Qi. As a member of the ancient royal family, I, Duan Yi, can make this guarantee.” Duan Yi said openly, “Everyone in the inn must have heard it as well. Brother Qi need not worry about unforeseeable events.”
“Brother Duan overthinks the matter. This here is the Giant Gods City. If Brother Duan wanted to do anything at all, there is no need to go about it with such efforts.” Ye Futian said with a smile, “No problem, I will go with Your Highness.”
Duan Yi had blocked any possible excuses from him with a few words. He could only acquiesce for the time being.
He was beginning to realize that this man was anything but simple, quite contrary to what he had imagined before. It seemed that he had misjudged Duan Yi. The prince of the ancient royal family could not be a simpleton, after all.
“Then, thanks to Brother Qi and our grandmaster, it seems that we will have the opportunity to witness the making of the Immortal Elixir.” Duan Yi smiled and continued, “This legendary elixir is said to be able to raise the dead and grow flesh from bones, but I’ve never seen such a thing before. I wonder how amazing it would be?”
“Brother Qi, this way, please,” Duan Yi said with a smile. As long as Ye Futian went to the palace, he would find a way to keep him there. By then, everything about Ye Futian would be thoroughly investigated and revealed.
“Just a minute, I have to wait for someone.” Ye Futian said, “Brother Duan, let’s sit here while we wait.”
“Waiting for someone?” Duan Yi looked at Ye Futian with some doubts. “Didn’t Brother Qi come here alone? Who are you waiting for?”
“An old friend had made an appointment to meet me here. After he arrives, Brother Duan will know who he is,” Ye Futian responded with a smile.
“Very well,” Duan Yi nodded. Ye Futian had agreed to go to the palace readily enough, so he couldn’t very well refuse Ye Futian’s request. A few more moments of waiting couldn’t possibly do any harm. As long as Ye Futian was there, he couldn’t believe that this talented alchemy grandmaster would escape him.
This alchemy master must serve him, or else it would be meaningless.
The two chatted in the yard. Both Duan Yi and Duan Shang were very curious about the person Ye Futian was waiting for. However, as Ye Futian did not wish to reveal the person’s identity, Duan Yi was hard-pressed to inquire further. At this time, Duan Shang asked, “Is the person we are waiting for also an alchemy master?”
“No.” Ye Futian shook his head and said, “This elder is not an expert in alchemy.”
“Brother Qi’s elders?” Duan Shang said.
“Mmm,” Ye Futian nodded.
“Someone from your clan?” Duan Shang continued to probe.
Ye Futian looked at her with a smile and replied, “Is Your Highness really that curious about matters relating to me?”
Duan Shang looked at those eyes under the mask, her eyes cast to the side slightly, and said, “I’m just curious as to who is worthy enough for the master to wait here, so I wanted to know who this person might be.”
“Patience, princess. Your Highness will know when he arrives,” Ye Futian responded.
People chatted casually around them, but Ye Futian keenly sensed that many were focusing their attention at the inn. Yesterday, he had caused quite some commotions on Ninth Street, so it was normal that he attracted their attention. However, this time he felt a little different. It was as if someone was monitoring their movements.
Perhaps it was because Duan Yi was here?
However, whatever the reason might be, it no longer mattered. As a precaution, Old Ma had been staying just outside the city. When Duan Yi and the others arrived, he had sent a message, and Old Ma should be on his way over.
Old Ma’s cultivation was more than enough for him to reach Ye Futian quickly, but before they could execute their plan, he didn’t want to attract unnecessary attention.
At this time, inside Giant Gods City, Old Ma had restrained his aura, just as when Ye Futian had first seen him, there was nothing that could be detected from him at all. Even around his body, there was not the slightest indication of his actual strength.
But when he paced casually, he was able to traverse the void. Many people in Giant Gods City expressed a surprised look where Old Ma had passed. They turned their heads to take a look. They had sensed someone passing by. It was as if it was someone quite ordinary, but all they saw was a shadow.
It was a strange feeling. It seemed a little unreal, but it really happened.
Although Old Ma did not employ a great force in his travel, he was still speedy, nonetheless. It didn’t take him long to arrive outside of Ninth Street. A sweep of his divine consciousness revealed Ye Futian’s location. He commanded, “Take them down.”
At this time, Old Ma’s voice was heard in Ye Futian’s mind as he was chatting with Duan Yi and Duan Shang. His eyes darted and saw that Duan Yi’s expression had changed ever so slightly.
“Is something the matter, Brother Qi?” Duan Yi asked when he saw the expression in Ye Futian’s eyes. Suddenly, he had a bizarre feeling, as if he sensed an inexplicable danger. However, as to where the danger was coming from, he couldn’t say.
Would it have something to do with them waiting here?
However, on Ninth Street in Giant Gods City, what could happen to them?
Unless…
Duan Yi looked at Ye Futian, and his eyes suddenly became solemn, with a faint sense of caution. He asked, “The person Brother Qi is waiting for is here?”
“He’s here.” Ye Futian nodded, “I would trouble Your Highness to come with me.”
As he finished speaking, a powerful aura of the Great Path immediately shrouded this area, sealed shut by an overwhelming power of space!
