Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

A Pill Formula? The Pill Formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill? Hearing Lin Yun’s words, Chairman Qian, Luo Feng, and the others all stared at him in disbelief. As for how valuable the Pill Formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill was... let’s just say that if this news got out, Saints from all over the Celestial Spirit Continent would likely come looking for Lin Yun, be it to curry favor, take it by force, or assassinate him.

The effects of the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill could be partially surmised from its name. Possessing one would increase a peak Spirit Realm expert’s chances of breaking through to the Earth Saint Realm by fifty percent.

Even for an Earth Saint Realm Saint, possessing a Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill would increase their chances of breaking through to the Celestial Saint Realm by twenty percent.

One shouldn’t underestimate that twenty percent; it was a huge probability. An elixir capable of increasing an Earth Saint Realm Saint’s breakthrough chance by twenty percent was truly worthy of the name "Celestial Pill."

The Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill was once the most famous, most expensive, and most sought-after Elixir on the entire Celestial Spirit Continent.

However, as time went on, the formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill was gradually lost. By now, no one on the entire Celestial Spirit Continent knew how to concoct it—not even the Earth Level Nine-Stars Alchemists of the Pharmaceutical Instrument Master’s Guild.

As an Earth Level Nine-Stars Elixir, the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill had only one drawback: a person could only take it once in their lifetime. A second dose would have no effect whatsoever.

After a long moment of stunned silence, Luo Feng finally snapped at Lin Yun, "You little brat, where did you get the Pill Formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill? Why didn’t I know about this?"

Luo Feng wasn’t saying this because he was envious of the Pill Formula in Lin Yun’s possession. Rather, the formula was simply too precious. ’With Lin Yun’s current Cultivation and strength, it should have been impossible for him to obtain it.’

Of course, Lin Yun had memorized this Pill Formula back when he was in the Divine Realm. There, the formula wasn’t lost at all; in fact, it was quite common and not considered particularly valuable.

But Lin Yun couldn’t possibly tell Luo Feng the truth. Finding an excuse, he said, "Master, I obtained the Pill Formula inside the Saint’s Relics during my recent trip."

Hearing Lin Yun’s explanation, Luo Feng and the others felt relieved. It was indeed possible to find such a heaven-defying treasure within a Saint’s Relics. ’Still, Lin Yun’s luck is just too good.’

Seeing the expressions on their faces, Lin Yun knew the six Supreme Elders were somewhat angered. ’How dare Lin Yun hide such a heaven-defying treasure for himself instead of handing it over to the palace.’

With a faint smile, Lin Yun looked at the two Supreme Elders with the sourest expressions and said, "Master, Supreme Elders, I didn’t obtain this Pill Formula with the intention of keeping it for myself. Rather, if I were to hand it over to the Flawless Palace and word got out, I fear it would bring a great disaster upon us."

"Besides, I have already committed the Pill Formula to memory. In the future, whenever you, Master, and the six Supreme Elders need it, I can share it unconditionally."

After hearing Lin Yun’s explanation, the Supreme Elders’ expressions softened considerably. Lin Yun was right. The Flawless Palace was full of people, and gossip spread easily. If word got out that the Flawless Palace possessed the Pill Formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill, it would indeed invite a great disaster.

When Saints descended upon the Flawless Palace, they would be left with no room to choose. Lin Yun hiding it was indeed a decision made with the Flawless Palace’s best interests in mind.

"I must be getting senile. Lin Yun was genuinely thinking of the Flawless Palace, yet I actually got angry. How shameful of me, haha," one of the Supreme Elders said with a self-deprecating laugh.

Hearing this Supreme Elder’s words, the other five felt ashamed as well.

"Alright, six Martial Uncles, since we no longer need to worry about the Gold Order, we can proceed with the ambush as soon as Cao Tianxing arrives tomorrow," Luo Feng said.

In truth, there was one concern Lin Yun hadn’t voiced: if they gave the Pill Formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill to the Gold Order holder coming to investigate, news of it would definitely get out.

However, since the Pill Formula came from him, others would certainly not cause trouble for the Flawless Palace. Besides, even if Lin Yun gave the formula to Luo Feng and the others right now, no one in the entire Eastern Domain could actually use it, as there were no Earth Level Nine-Stars Alchemists here.

With everyone’s worries dispelled, Chairman Qian’s mind was at ease. He arranged for Lin Yun and the others to cultivate in a secret chamber, waiting only for Cao Tianxing’s arrival the next day for Luo Feng and his group to strike.

The night passed quickly. At noon the next day, Cao Tianxing arrived in Wind City as expected. Perhaps accustomed to swaggering through the Eastern Domain, he brought only two guards, accompanied by his only son, Young Master Cao.

Chairman Qian learned of Cao Tianxing’s arrival in Wind City immediately. So did Guang Xuanji.

At that moment, Guang Xuanji, who was already in hiding, smiled faintly. ’Chairman Qian, I’d like to see just how you’re going to explain this to Cao Tianxing.’

Ever since his falling out with Lin Yun, Guang Xuanji had ordered all members of the Qing Zhu Association in Wind City to retreat to their secret strongholds and await the arrival of experts from the Qing Zhu Sect. Of course, Guang Xuanji himself had also gone into hiding. The Chunfeng Tower had already been shut down by Lin Yun long ago.

"Brother Lin Yun, Cao Tianxing only brought two guards. They’re merely at the Celestial Spirit Realm, so there’s no need to worry about them. However, his only son, Young Master Cao, came along as well," Chairman Qian reported to Lin Yun and the others inside the Celestial Spirit Auction House.

"Chairman Qian, let’s proceed according to plan," Luo Feng said calmly.

Hearing this, Chairman Qian nodded. Luo Feng and the six Supreme Elders then readied themselves to strike at a moment’s notice. Lin Yun did the same. Since Young Master Cao had come along, he was naturally left for Lin Yun to handle.

In less than half an hour, Cao Tianxing arrived at the Celestial Spirit Auction House. Chairman Qian respectfully welcomed Cao Tianxing and his entourage into the main hall.

Trailing behind Cao Tianxing, Young Master Cao looked very young, appearing to be in his twenties. But one must not forget that the higher a Martial Artist’s Cultivation, the longer their lifespan.

Though he looked to be in his twenties, Young Master Cao was actually at least seventy or eighty years old. As an expert at Celestial Spirit Realm Minor Achievement, his lifespan naturally far exceeded that of an ordinary person, as did his rate of aging.

Swaggering into the main hall behind Cao Tianxing, Young Master Cao wore an equally arrogant and insufferable expression.

Cao Tianxing’s two guards stood watch at the main hall’s entrance. Cao Tianxing sat imposingly in the host’s seat, while Young Master Cao took a seat beside him. Chairman Qian, the actual host, was left standing.

"Qian, you’ve got some nerve," Cao Tianxing bellowed as soon as he sat down. "To ignore headquarters’ explicit prohibition and involve yourself in the conflicts between local factions. It looks like you’ve got a death wish."

"Lord Cao, there are reasons for this matter," Chairman Qian replied. "The Qing Zhu Association is not only powerful but also shrouded in mystery. This isn’t merely a local power struggle in Wind City; it has begun to affect the security of my Celestial Spirit Auction House."

"Enough," Cao Tianxing said coldly. "I didn’t come here today to interrogate you. Will you take your own life, or should I do it for you? Make your choice."

Hearing Cao Tianxing’s words, Chairman Qian’s expression grew cold.

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