NOVPUBHe didn’t know who the Myriad Pill Master mentioned by the servant was, but he figured it certainly wasn’t someone simple.
Although feeling somewhat resentful, the boy still fell silent.
He knew his status was not particularly noble.
Seeing this scene, the servant snorted arrogantly.
Then he turned and continued to look for other herbs.
Xu Zimei chuckled as he watched the servant’s retreating figure.
The Myriad Pill Master, he just didn’t know if it was the person he had in mind.
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To move from the first floor of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to the second, one must possess a silver-grade token.
Such a token can only be obtained by spending a certain amount of spirit stones on the first floor of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
After paying five hundred spirit stones, Xu Zimei followed the servant up to the second floor of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
Once inside, the servant headed to a counter with a practiced air.
He said to the attendant in front of him, "Give me three Purple Heart Grasses."
"Hold on, I want all these Purple Heart Grasses," Xu Zimei stepped forward and placed a hundred spirit stones on the counter.
The attendant looked at Xu Zimei with a bit of difficulty.
"What are you doing?" the servant glared coldly at Xu Zimei, saying, "I asked for these items first."
"What does that have to do with me?" Xu Zimei said indifferently.
"You haven’t paid, so naturally, they’re not yours."
"Kid, I advise you to be sensible," the servant said dispassionately.
"I am buying these herbs for the Myriad Pill Master."
"What nonsense Myriad Pill Master, I need these Purple Heart Grasses today no matter what," Xu Zimei said contemptuously.
"If you can, have that Myriad Pill Master come and speak to me."
"Kid, who do you think you are, to casually meet the Myriad Pill Master?"
The servant snorted coldly and said, "You must be new here. Haven’t you heard of the Myriad Pill Master’s reputation in Dragon City?"
As they were talking, the Steward Long from downstairs came up as well.
"What’s the matter again?" Steward Long frowned impatiently as he walked over and asked.
The attendant hurriedly went over and briefly explained the situation.
"This customer seems quite unfamiliar," Steward Long gave Xu Zimei a glance and asked indifferently.
"Never mind who I am, today I’m determined to have these Purple Heart Grasses," Xu Zimei replied indifferently.
"I am sorry, but we probably can’t sell you these Purple Heart Grasses," Steward Long shook his head slightly.
He said, "These are the herbs already reserved by the Myriad Pill Master."
"That’s not something I need to worry about. I’ll give you two options," Xu Zimei said indifferently.
"Either give me the Purple Heart Grasses or I’ll tear down your Myriad Treasures Pavilion."
Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, the servant laughed scornfully.
Steward Long narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It has been a long time since anyone has dared to speak to our Long Family like this.
You had better apologize now to my satisfaction, or I fear you won’t be able to leave the Myriad Treasures Pavilion today."
Xu Zimei did not respond but instead looked up and chuckled lightly.
Then he lifted his foot and kicked toward Steward Long.
Spiritual energy surged around him, and only when his right foot made contact with Steward Long did the latter react instantly.
A "boom" sounded, and endless waves of energy rippled out from the point of impact.
Steward Long’s body was sent flying backward.
"You dare cause trouble in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion," Steward Long stood up and shouted angrily.
Then he crushed a jade pendant at his waist.
The space in front of him began to fluctuate, and an elder tore through the space, arriving on the scene. 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
The old man donned a green robe, with both temples graced by white hair.
The aura of the Emperor Pulse Realm surged around him, and a deep azure dragon was depicted on the back of his green robe.
"Pavilion Master Long," greeted Steward Long hastily upon the old man’s arrival.
"Is there a strong foe?" The old man’s gaze swept across the second floor, eventually settling on Xu Zimei.
He couldn’t see through this youth.
"Someone is causing trouble," pointed out Steward Long, indicating Xu Zimei.
"Who might you be?" the old man asked Xu Zimei, his tone indifferent.
Xu Zimei smiled and produced his Token of the Saint Heir from the True Martial Holy Sect.
At the sight of the Token, the old man’s expression changed dramatically.
He scrutinized it carefully, and after confirming its authenticity, he respectfully returned the Token to Xu Zimei.
"So it is the Saint Heir of the Holy Sect who has graced us with his presence; Dragon City welcomes you most warmly. If there has been any lapse in hospitality, please forgive us," the old man quickly said.
The fear left behind by the True Martial Holy Sect, it seems the Long Family has yet to forget.
When the True Martial Great Emperor founded the new era, their Long Family still adhered to old ways, serving as vassals to the Monster Beasts.
As the grand tide of the great era came surging in, all human resistance seemed pale and powerless.
In that grand tumult, the Monster Race suffered a grievous blow.
The Long Family themselves nearly faced extinction.
Barely passing down their lineage, only after so many eras of nurturing have they once again begun to flourish.
Hearing the old man’s words, both Steward Long and the young servant were struck dumbfounded.
"The Saint Heir of the True Martial Holy Sect!"
This was something neither had considered before.
"My eyes were blind, please forgive me, Saint Heir," Steward Long hastened to apologize.
"Wrap the Purple Heart Grass for me," said Xu Zimei, turning to look at the young servant.
He spoke calmly, "Can I now meet the Myriad Pill Master?"
"But my master generally doesn’t see visitors," the young servant said somewhat troubled.
"It doesn’t matter if he’s willing or not; I insist on seeing him," Xu Zimei replied.
The young servant fell silent for a moment, then could only helplessly nod in agreement.
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Leaving Myriad Treasures Pavilion with the young servant, he led Xu Zimei through a winding route into a hidden alley.
The Myriad Pill Master’s reputation in Dragon City was remarkable.
Everyone in the city knew a famed great pill master resided within.
But in truth, very few had ever actually seen the Myriad Pill Master.
He was a master of alchemy, and many sought his services for pill crafting.
Yet the Myriad Pill Master shunned the limelight; he seldom crafted pills, preferring instead to create new pill recipes.
After a series of twists and turns with the young servant, they finally stopped in front of a secluded courtyard deep within the alley.
Even before entering the courtyard, the fragrance of pills was already wafting out.
The scent was incredibly rich; the young servant inhaled deeply and said, "It seems the Myriad Pill Master is in a good mood today."
Upon pushing the door and entering, at the courtyard’s center,
stood over a dozen Pill Furnaces enveloped in roaring flames.
Above the Pill Furnaces, several round, lustrous pills floated in the air.
And in the midst of these Pill Furnaces stood a man in a grey robe, with unkempt hair and a dirty face.
At that moment, the man was operating all these Pill Furnaces.
One person managing over a dozen Pill Furnaces with ease, he appeared quite relaxed.
The man didn’t even notice the arrival of Xu Zimei and his companion.
As if the only things in his eyes were these Pill Furnaces and the pills.
