Chapter 516 - 515: Setting Out

Chapter 516: Chapter 515: Setting Out

After the great battle ended, the City Lord’s Mansion began to reorganize Qingkong City.

Disciples of the Four Great Noble Families who surrendered were spared. The City Lord’s Mansion dispatched personnel to take over their assets, meticulously cataloging their businesses and shops one by one.

Furthermore, there were the losses from the great battle to deal with... soldier casualties and supplies... damage to the Array’s core... and so on.

However, none of this was Qin Ya’s responsibility.

His title of Deputy City Lord was just a name, after all. Seeing how busy everyone was, he didn’t want to disturb them, so he simply went into seclusion again.

Two months later, he had fully digested and absorbed the fruits of his consecutive battles against several Era-Defining Kings. His application and conversion of various Mysterious Techniques had also become much more fluid.

After some thought, he decided to first refine all the precious medicinal herbs in the storehouse into Spirit Pills. Last time, Mo Bokong had stopped him, fearing that the Four Great Noble Families would find out and cause unnecessary trouble. Now that the Four Great Noble Families were completely under the control of the City Lord’s Mansion, such troubles were naturally gone, so he could let loose.

In the days that followed, the entire City Lord’s Mansion was subjected to repeated disturbances.

Every time Qin Ya refined a Spirit Pill, he would trigger a Thunder Tribulation. Bai Jingzhong and the others learned of Qin Ya’s Alchemy Dao level and were all stunned speechless.

Back in the Southern Domain, due to a lack of medicinal ingredients, there were many Spirit Pills Qin Ya couldn’t refine. Now, here in Beihuang, Qin Ya finally had the opportunity to fully display his skills. In just one short month, the City Lord’s Mansion endured eighteen Thunder Tribulations!

What did this mean? It meant Qin Ya had refined Spirit Pills eighteen times!

But that wasn’t even the most frightening part.

The most terrifying thing was Qin Ya’s ridiculously high success rate—it was one hundred percent. He never failed. Eighteen refining attempts, eighteen successes.

Although they had long been aware of Qin Ya’s Alchemy Dao level.

But when faced with such an unbelievable reality, Mo Bokong and the others were still shocked out of their wits, feeling an even deeper sense of reverence for Qin Ya.

"City Lord, such a level of the Alchemy Dao is virtually unheard of in the history of the Divine Country. This Deputy City Lord is truly a divine being," Bai Jingzhong said.

Gazing at the dissipating twenty-first Thunder Tribulation, Mo Bokong said with a solemn expression, "Indeed. This is something no ordinary Pill King could achieve. He is a true Alchemy Master."

"Even if you placed Master Qin in the Divine Capital, with his Alchemy Skill alone, he would become a major figure capable of covering the sky with one hand. Our little Qingkong City has absolutely no way of keeping a person like that."

At that moment, a figure approached from the distance. It was the Personal Guard, Bi Xiaoyu. She held several Jade Bottles in her hands and presented them to Mo Bokong. "City Lord, these are the Spirit Pills Young Master Qin refined. He said all the medicinal ingredients have been made into pills, and this is your half."

Mo Bokong accepted the Elixirs, an unreadable light flickering in his eyes. He suddenly chuckled softly at Bi Xiaoyu, "What do you think of Young Master Qin as a person?"

Bi Xiaoyu froze for a moment, looking a little puzzled, but she quickly answered, "Young Master Qin’s talent is astounding; he is a prodigy of this generation. Yet, he is never arrogant about his abilities and is humble and courteous... Of course, this is just your subordinate’s personal opinion."

The more Mo Bokong listened, the more satisfied he became. He then said, "Bi Xiaoyu, from this day forward, you will no longer be a City Lord’s Personal Guard. Serve Young Master Qin with all your heart."

Bi Xiaoyu had a quick mind; how could she not know what Mo Bokong was thinking?

’He knows Qin Ya’s capabilities are extraordinary and that he’s destined to become a top-tier figure in the future. He knows Qingkong City can’t hold him, so he wants to place me with Qin Ya, hoping it will make him feel some attachment to Qingkong City.’

"Forty years ago, if the City Lord had not saved me, Bi Xiaoyu would have been a pile of dry bones outside the city gate. For many years, I have been fortunate to receive the City Lord’s guidance and nurturing to become who I am today. Bi Xiaoyu is here to thank the City Lord for the grace of giving me a new life!"

She dropped to her knees abruptly and kowtowed three times to Mo Bokong. Then, she took out the Token representing her status as a Personal Guard, handed it to Bai Jingzhong who was standing nearby, and declared, "I will naturally obey the City Lord’s command. From this day forward, Young Master Qin will be my new master. I will obey his every command unconditionally!"

After speaking, she rose to her feet, turned, and left.

"Have they been delivered?"

Qin Ya watched Bi Xiaoyu, who had already returned, and asked coolly. A hint of confusion flashed in his eyes; he felt that this woman had changed somehow.

"The Elixirs have been delivered to City Lord Mo."

"Good. Wait, what did you just say? City Lord Mo?"

Qin Ya’s brows furrowed slightly. He remembered that Bi Xiaoyu used to call Mo Bokong just "City Lord." Adding the surname, a difference of a single word, added a layer of distance. This couldn’t help but surprise him. "Tell me, what happened?"

Bi Xiaoyu said flatly, "Just now, City Lord Mo relieved me of my duties as a Personal Guard and granted me my freedom. I hope Young Master Qin will take me in."

"Uh... What’s going on?" Qin Ya was stunned for a moment. Then he thought, ’I’m a stranger here in Beihuang, so it would be good to have someone to look after things. Besides, she’s a King.’ "Fine, do as you wish."

He then glanced at the sky, stretched, and said, "I’ve been so focused on Alchemy lately. The weather is nice today, Miss Bi. Why don’t you accompany me for a walk?"

"Yes."

The two of them walked out of the City Lord’s Mansion and began to stroll down the bustling streets.

It had to be said that Mo Bokong’s cleanup work was excellent. In a short period of time, Qingkong City had returned to its former prosperity, as if the astonishing battle that had just occurred hadn’t caused any damage at all.

"Hey, everyone look! It’s the Deputy City Lord!"

"Oh my god, it really is the Deputy City Lord! He’s even more handsome than the rumors say!"

"It really is the Deputy City Lord! He’s the one who killed four Era-Defining Kings in a row! His combat power is even greater than the City Lord’s. He’s the number one prodigy in the world!"

"Move, move! Don’t block my view of the Deputy City Lord!"

Someone in the crowd recognized Qin Ya, instantly causing a huge commotion. Countless people swarmed forward, and there were even many stunning beauties winking at him coquettishly.

In an instant, the entire street became congested. The area around Qin Ya was packed so tight that not even a drop of water could get through. Some people were even flying in the air to block his path, their eyes filled with adoration. This made him sigh helplessly.

There was nothing to be done. Qin Ya’s fame in Qingkong City was now at its zenith, reaching the point where he was a household name.

After all, the Masters of the Four Great Noble Families, who had dominated Qingkong City for so many years, had all fallen at his hands. It was only natural that this would cause a stir.

"Make way! You’re obstructing the Deputy City Lord! What do you think you’re doing?"

At this moment, Bi Xiaoyu took a step forward. Her expression was cold, and a King’s majesty emanated from her, sweeping over the crowd. Seeing this, the onlookers’ faces couldn’t help but change.

The crowded street parted, creating a path.

Qin Ya rubbed his nose. ’Bringing Bi Xiaoyu out was a really good choice,’ he thought. The two then left, but perhaps because his fame was too great, people would stop and stare wherever they went.

A few bold female cultivators even came forward and handed Qin Ya exquisitely decorated letters. Opening them, he found that they were love letters.