Chapter 733: Medicine Pool?

Chapter 733: Chapter 727: Medicine Pool?

The battle was utterly one-sided. From the moment it began, Shen Haoran and the other four simply ignored it, ordering the Flying Beast to fly on. A few moments later, Fire Vajra returned to the beast’s back. He was now covered in a murderous aura, with blood and tattered clothes clinging to his body, making him look like a Demon God.

“Hmph, the Dragon Scorpion Race, is it? When I get back, I’ll have to let my father know who has the gall to go around swindling people under the banner of my Cyan Dragon Race!” Long Aotian snorted, his voice filled with displeasure.

Hearing Long Aotian’s words, Shen Haoran knew the so-called Dragon Scorpion Race was finished. ‘They’ve provoked Long Aotian, the Young Clan Leader of the Cyan Dragon Race; they’re doomed to a bad end. Scorpion Yan tried to act like a spoiled brat in front of Aotian? When Aotian was playing that part, Scorpion Yan was probably still in his mother’s womb!’

The group soon put the minor incident behind them. They chatted and laughed, whiling away the boring travel time. Five days later, they finally caught sight of Central City.

“Whew… We’re finally back!” Long Aotian let out a long breath. Compared to the oppressive and bloody atmosphere of the City of Sin, Central City had a much more vibrant, worldly feel that seemed far more welcoming.

Upon entering Central City, Shen Haoran entrusted the three women to Long Aotian’s care and headed straight for the Medicine Hall. Raising his strength was now an urgent priority, and he couldn’t wait any longer.

He rushed headlong into the Medicine Hall. Upon seeing Shen Haoran, the Alchemists inside all bowed respectfully. His performance in the Pill Emperor competition had shown his strength was on par with the Medicine Hall’s Vice Hall Master, so it was only natural for these Alchemists to show their respect.

“Where is Hall Master Yao?” Shen Haoran asked anxiously, grabbing a nearby Pill Child.

“The Hall Master is in the Medicinal Garden in the back mountain!” the Little Pill Child replied hurriedly, seeing Shen Haoran’s urgent expression. The moment the words left his mouth, Shen Haoran vanished from sight. His speed was so great that the Little Pill Child was left staring blankly for a long time.

“Hall Master Yao! Hall Master Yao!” Shen Haoran shouted to Yao Wuchen from a distance as he charged into the Medicinal Garden. He ran so fast that he left a gust of wind in his wake. If not for the Arrays protecting the surrounding medicine fields, they would have likely been destroyed.

“Slow down! Hey, slow down! My Centennial Ganoderma Grass! Don’t step on it! Don’t step on it! That’s my Hibiscus Flower!” Yao Wuchen’s expression changed drastically as he watched Shen Haoran charge over in a flurry. He yelled continuously, as every one of Shen Haoran’s steps landed on what felt like his very heart!

Fortunately, Shen Haoran was also aware of how precious these Spirit Medicines were. Despite his speed, he skillfully avoided them all. Yao Wuchen had worried for nothing.

“I say, you brat, how did you get so reckless after one trip outside!” Yao Wuchen said resentfully, his heart aching as he helped up the Spirit Medicines that had been knocked over by the gust of wind from Shen Haoran.

“Hehe, uh, Hall Master Yao, there’s something I’d like to ask of you!” Shen Haoran said, scratching his head in embarrassment.

“What is it?” Yao Wuchen asked.

“I want to break through to the Spirit Emperor Level!” Shen Haoran said gravely, taking a deep breath.

“Why are you coming to me about breaking through to the Spirit Emperor Level? With your Talent, you’ll definitely be able to break through within a year!” Yao Wuchen said casually, continuing to fuss over the Spirit Medicine in his hands.

“Hall Master Yao, you’ve misunderstood. What I mean is, I want to break through to the Spirit Emperor Level *right now*. I can’t wait a year. I have too many things I need to do. And if I want to break through to the Spirit Emperor Level in the shortest time possible, you’re the only one in the entire Eastern Domain who can make that happen!” Shen Haoran said with utmost sincerity.

Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, Yao Wuchen stopped what he was doing. He turned around, his gaze fixed on Shen Haoran, and said, “You should know that on the path of Cultivation, you can only advance by being down-to-earth and taking it one step at a time. There are no shortcuts!”

“I know. But you reap what you sow; the more you put in, the more you get out. Shortcuts have always existed, but not everyone can take them!” Shen Haoran said, looking at Yao Wuchen with eyes full of expectation. And it was true—shortcuts had always existed. For instance, Shen Haoran himself had relied on devouring Heaven and Earth Spirits to leap from being an ordinary person to the Spirit Aspect Tier in just three or four short years. That was a shortcut, but not just anyone had the ability to devour Heaven and Earth Spirits. The pain one had to endure in the process was simply beyond words.

This time, Shen Haoran had sought out Yao Wuchen because Elder Yan had told him before he left: if he wanted to break through to the Spirit Emperor Level in a short amount of time, he had to come to the Medicine Hall, and Yao Wuchen would definitely help him. Although Shen Haoran didn’t know how Yao Wuchen would help, he knew that Elder Yan would not lie to him.

Staring at the look of expectation in Shen Haoran’s eyes, Yao Wuchen was momentarily stunned into silence, not knowing what to say. A flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes. After a long moment, he finally collected himself and said, “I do have a way to help you break through to the Spirit Emperor Level in a short time. However, it will require you to pay an enormous price. If you cannot withstand it and fail, there is only one consequence: death! Are you sure you want to try?”

“I’m sure!” Shen Haoran agreed almost without a shred of hesitation. ‘I’ve endured the pain of the Refinement of Heaven and Earth Spirits; what’s there to fear from a small test like this?’

“Alright. The Medicine Hall has a Medicine Pool. It was jointly cultivated over the past hundred years by the Medicine Hall and the Four Great Divine Beast Families. The Medicine Hall and the Four Great Clans regularly add rare medicinal ingredients or other Treasures of Heaven and Earth into it—even Saint Tier medicinal herbs have been added. The amount of Energy it contains after a hundred years is difficult to imagine. It was originally prepared for the most outstanding geniuses of Central City’s younger generation. Since you won first place in the Pill Emperor competition, opening it for you isn’t out of the question!” Yao Wuchen explained to Shen Haoran.

Hearing this, Shen Haoran nodded. ‘I never expected the Medicine Hall and the Four Great Divine Beast Families to have jointly created such a treasure trove. The amount of Energy required to break through from the Spirit Aspect Stage to the Spirit Emperor Tier is astonishing. It requires a long period of accumulation or to be fueled by some immensely powerful Treasures of Heaven and Earth. With the help of the Medicine Hall’s Medicine Pool, maybe I can really break through to the Spirit Emperor Level.’

“When can I start?” Shen Haoran asked, his voice filled with anticipation.

“Wait a few days. The Medicine Pool isn’t owned solely by our Medicine Hall; we still need to ask for the opinions of the other Four Great Divine Beast Families. But don’t worry. With the support of the Cyan Dragon Race and the Black Tortoise Race, opening the Medicine Pool is a certainty!” Yao Wuchen said with a light chuckle, reassuring Shen Haoran. The Medicine Pool is owned by the Medicine Hall and the Four Great Divine Beast Families. As long as three of the parties agree, the pool will absolutely be opened!

“Then I’ll be waiting for the Medicine Hall’s good news!” Shen Haoran nodded, then left the Medicine Hall…