Battle Through the Heavens: The Beginning of the Dou Sheng Inheritance

Chapter 75 Alchemist Guild Headquarters

After the three chatted casually for a while, Hai Bodong couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Jue, what about the Purple Spirit Pill and Imperial Extreme Pill you promised...?"

"We can refine the Purple Spirit Pill tomorrow," Xiao Jue said with a smile. "I have already prepared all the medicinal materials, so you don't need to collect them. As for the Imperial Extreme Pill, I plan to refine it in public later so that all the alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire can observe and learn the art of alchemy."

"Alright, alright, any time is fine." Hai Bodong's ferocious old face broke into a wide grin.

Xiao Jue asked, "Who will accompany me to the Alchemist Guild? I plan to meet with Guild Master Fa Ma and compete with him in alchemy to determine who is the number one alchemist in the Gama Empire after Gu He's death."

"I'll go with you," Hai Bodong chuckled and said, "I haven't seen that old guy Fama for a long time. I haven't revealed my identity since I came back, so I'll accompany you to see him."

Ya Fei and Xiao Jue exchanged a glance and confirmed their duel for the evening. Xiao Jue then left with Hai Bodong.

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At the intersection of several streets, a massive building, perpetually shrouded in the faint scent of incense smoke, stands atop the towering gate. Above its grand entrance, the five ancient characters of "Alchemist Guild" gleam with a pale silver light, drawing awe from passersby.

As the headquarters of alchemists in the Gama Empire, even the emperor of the imperial family has to show utmost respect when he comes here. After all, the energy generated by the residents of this building is enough to shake the entire empire. They are the most prestigious profession on the Dou Qi Continent.

Outside the massive gates of the Alchemist Guild, alchemists, rarely seen on ordinary days, hurried to and fro, their robes of various colors proudly proclaiming their ranks.

Standing outside the gate, Xiao Jue looked up at the imposing alchemist headquarters and couldn't help but shake his head in admiration. This kind of imposing presence truly befits the position of the head of alchemists in the Gama Empire.

Standing beside Xiao Jue, Hai Bodong looked up at the Alchemist Guild, which seemed even more crowded and lively than usual, and asked, tilting his head, "Are you planning to participate in the Alchemist Conference? After all, you meet the age requirement."

"I'm not just here to bully people for no reason." Xiao Jue was both amused and exasperated. "I'll just have my brother participate. His alchemy skills are probably at the third or fourth rank, which is enough to win the championship."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a family of monsters." Hai Bodong exclaimed in astonishment.

The age requirement for participating in the Alchemist Conference is under thirty years old. Xiao Jue's brother became a third or fourth-grade alchemist at that age, and will at least become a sixth-grade alchemist in the future.

Stepping into the Alchemist Guild, a rich aroma of medicinal fragrance wafts towards you, making you involuntarily take a deep breath and look around with a sense of exhilaration.

The area within the Alchemist Guild is extremely vast, roughly divided into three regions: east, south, and west. In the main hall in the east, there are many square platforms neatly erected, made of granite.

Behind those platforms sat some alchemists dressed in long robes, and on the platforms were various kinds of medicinal herbs, as well as jade bottles, scrolls and other items. Judging from the appearance, it seemed to be an area for trading and treasure hunting.

In the south hall, many cauldrons were burning fiercely. Some alchemists were behind the cauldrons, solemnly controlling the heat. Around them, there were many low-level alchemists, pointing and whispering about their alchemy experience.

The west hall was undoubtedly much quieter than the other two halls. There were even guards standing in the corridor, as if only certain alchemists who had reached a certain level were qualified to enter. Some low-level alchemists would occasionally pass by and cast their eyes in awe and envy.

Xiao Jue said, "You go find President Fa Ma first. I'll wander around here for a bit. There's something I'm interested in in the trading area over there."

"Okay." Hai Bodong nodded and left alone.

As he traveled through the eastern region, Xiao Jue walked slowly among the various platforms, his eyes filled with curiosity as he examined many of the rare medicinal herbs and other items that even he had never seen before.

Although this place is called the Taobao Trading Zone, the sellers here don't shout like the vendors in those markets; they sit leisurely in soft chairs.

Occasionally, they would glance at those standing outside the platform. If they felt that the person might have some skill, some of the alchemists selling their products would stand up and talk to them. However, most of the time, they remained lazily huddled in their chairs, rarely paying attention to the onlookers.

Their leisurely and lazy demeanor was hardly that of merchants selling goods, and indeed they were not. What they needed was not the gold coins and valuables that merchants coveted, but rather barter.

If you want to get the medicine or pills you need from them, you must offer rare and precious items that will catch their eye.

Xiao Jue crossed the trading area and stopped near the corner by the door. He turned his head and slowly walked up to a somewhat dilapidated stone platform next to the corner.

Behind the stone platform was a gaunt man with a rather sleazy face. Since the medicinal herbs on the table were not particularly rare, few people came to examine them, so there was a slight bitterness on his face.

Upon seeing Xiao Jue slowly approaching, he was initially taken aback, but upon noticing that Xiao Jue was dressed in casual clothes, he sat down without saying a word.

Xiao Jue lowered his head and glanced at the stone platform. The medicinal herbs in the jade bottles, which looked somewhat withered, were naturally not worthy of his attention, so he automatically skipped them.

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His hand slowly moved over the various items on the stone platform, finally stopping on a rather inconspicuous black, broken jade piece in the corner.

With a lazy gaze fixed on the broken black jade piece, Xiao Jue casually held it in his hand. The jade piece was not smooth to the touch; instead, it was covered with small particles, indicating that the material was not very good. Furthermore, there were some cracks on the jade piece, and sand was even stuck in the gaps.

He took out a jade bottle and tossed it to the man, saying, "A third-grade pill, the Condensation Pill, can help a nine-star Dou Zhe break through to Dou Shi, and can also help a Dou Shi break through to the first star. In exchange, trade this jade piece."

He hurriedly took the bottle, his face beaming with undisguised joy. "You're an alchemist too, sir?" he exclaimed in surprise.

Xiao Jue nodded, put the jade piece into his storage ring, and left.

Afterwards, Xiao Jue asked around for directions to the president's office, showing his sixth-grade alchemist badge. Everyone seemed very friendly.

(End of this chapter)