chsdbacks 449. Danta Recruitment
449. Danta Recruitment
"To be precise, as long as we ensure that the champion of the Pill Tournament does not fall into the hands of the Spirit Clan, the Pill Tower will reward us handsomely if we achieve this goal!" Xuan Kongzi said.
As the head of the three giants of the Pill Tower, Xuan Kongzi was an absolutely renowned figure throughout the Central Continent. Xiao Yan didn't even need to ask to know that the generous reward he mentioned was a reward that would make many alchemists envious.
Xiao Yan, however, still asked with great confusion, "I don't understand, President Xuan Kongzi. To be honest, my initial goal was to win the Pill Competition. Even if you didn't make the request, I would still have done it."
"I know." Xuan Kongzi's eyes also showed a helpless expression: "But now the ownership of the Pill Gathering champion has affected the foundation of the Pill Tower, so our bottom line is that the champion cannot come from the Spirit Clan. While we ask you to win the championship, we also hope that you will not join the Spirit Clan, but will instead be a candidate for the Pill Tower."
"Many of the Dan Tower elders who are still hesitating at this moment will ultimately decide based on the Dan Tournament champion. If the Spirit Clan can prove that the young geniuses they have cultivated can overpower all others and win the championship, then they will truly believe that the Spirit Clan is the better choice."
"Therefore, we must ensure that there are enough competitors to fight for this championship and not let the Spirit Clan get what they want. After all, your teacher is the Medicine Venerable, and he also had a connection with the Pill Tower. Your victory is an acceptable result for us."
This is the biggest hidden danger of the Pill Tower. Unlike other forces, many alchemists don't so much join as they actively attach themselves to it. The advantage of this is that the Pill Tower is extremely free, making it a sacred place in the hearts of many alchemists. Even Elder Yao has a considerable fondness for the Pill Tower. If he weren't so free-spirited, Elder Yao would definitely have eventually chosen to join the Pill Tower.
However, the hidden danger lies in the fact that the Pill Tower has relatively weak control over its numerous alchemists, who are essentially free to come and go. In the past, this was fine, as there were very few forces in the Central Continent that could rival the Pill Tower, making it the best choice for alchemists.
Now that a powerful and wealthy competitor like the Spirit Clan has arrived, the Pill Tower is facing a crisis. Furthermore, due to long-standing rules, the Pill Tower struggles to control its numerous alchemists. Therefore, it has no choice but to confront the Spirit Clan head-on, hoping to demonstrate to its alchemists that the Pill Tower remains their best option.
Xiao Yan, with his clear background and astonishing strength, was immediately targeted by the Pill Tower.
Xuan Yi continued to persuade him, "Xiao Yan, the Pill Tower will do everything in its power to help you this time, and you will still be free after it's all over."
At this point, everything becomes clear. The reason the Spirit Clan rescued Elder Mu Gu was likely to win him over and further strengthen their power. And if Xiao Yan later expresses his willingness to join, the Spirit Clan will most likely forgive and forget. After all, Ling Zhuo has already been willing to set aside his pride and actively invite Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment, as facing a family descended from a Dou Di was definitely risky. Xiao Yan had originally thought his family's background was quite strong, but he hadn't expected that it would still be somewhat insufficient in the face of the truly powerful Spirit Clan.
However, if he joins the Spirit Clan, he can forget about winning the Pill Gathering, let alone the Three Thousand Burning Flames; the Spirit Clan will not stand idly by and let him take it. Moreover, if he wants to kill Elder Mu Gu, there will be many obstacles.
Despite facing immense pressure from the Spirit Clan, Xiao Yan was definitely not someone who was oblivious to the overall situation at crucial moments.
"Two presidents, Xiao Yan must be responsible for his companions. I have one last question: Does the Pill Tower have the strength to guarantee our safety?" Xiao Yan stated directly, "I mean, what if the Spirit Clan, enraged, seeks revenge after the deed is done!"
"Absolutely!" Xuan Kongzi replied confidently, "The Spirit Race has Battle Saints, and so does the Pill Tower!"
"What happened last night was just an accident. After everything is over, both Starfall Pavilion and young friend Xiao Yan will receive thanks from the Pill Tower."
As if to prove his sincerity, Xuan Kongzi's Dou Qi also surged, unleashing a powerful Dou Qi pressure that vanished in an instant. In that very moment, Xiao Yan felt as if all the blood in his body had been instantly sealed away; he directly experienced the terrifying power of the Pill Tower's giant!
A moment later, everything vanished completely, as if it had never happened. Xuan Kongzi's eyes remained kind.
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, still digesting the oppressive aura he had just experienced, and then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xuan Kongzi, saying, "In that case, Xiao Yan will follow the arrangements of the Pill Tower."
Xuan Kongzi also showed a genuine smile on his face at this moment, looking at Xuan Yi, who was also satisfied that Xiao Yan was able to stand on the side of the Pill Tower.
"As for your reward, Guild Master Xuanyi has already secured it for you. Three volumes of soul skills or soul cultivation techniques from the Pill Tower, three pills from the Myriad Pill Pavilion, ten kinds of medicinal herbs from the material warehouse that you can choose at will, one volume of eighth-grade pill formulas, and the protection of the Pill Tower at any time, provided that you do not attack the Pill Tower."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan felt a surge of excitement. These items combined were enough to tempt any eighth-grade alchemist, even though Xiao Yan was a disciple of the Medicine Venerable Yao Chen.
"Most of the soul skills and soul cultivation techniques of the Pill Tower are ancient ones, and there are quite a few of them of high quality. They are extremely difficult to find in the outside world now. I believe you will be satisfied."
This directly addresses Xiao Yan's current needs. Although he now possesses a technique for forging his soul after obtaining the Heavenly Thunder Spirit Forging Technique, his soul skills are still nonexistent. Both Ling Zhuo and Song Qing have demonstrated the power of soul skills to Xiao Yan. For alchemists with formidable soul power, soul skills are just as important as fighting techniques.
"The Wan Dan Pavilion stores almost half of the pills in the Pill Tower, including some that have already disappeared."
At this point, Xuan Kongzi glanced at Little Fairy Doctor without making a sound.
"As for the recipes, your teacher had a very rich collection back then, so he only promised you one."
Xiao Yan nodded subconsciously. Pill formulas might be incredibly precious to others, but he had Yao Lao's collection and had never worried about this. Moreover, since it was a free choice, Xiao Yan could easily select the top-tier eighth-grade pill formula, which would also be priceless!
Finally, Xuan Kongzi said kindly, "If you have any other conditions, you can mention them now. As long as they are not too unreasonable, we will try our best to meet them."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan replied without hesitation, "I do have one more request."
"I want to trade the qualification of one scroll of Soul Skill for Master Haika's fire-controlling fighting technique!"