Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 1815 - 1797: Black Ghost
He couldn’t understand; Fang Yan was so young, yet how did he master this unimaginably defiant alchemy? He had once chatted with a human alchemist and knew that being an alchemist was absolutely a profession that accumulated experience, requiring extraordinary talent. It takes decades or centuries just to recognize the properties of Spiritual Medicine. Therefore, truly skilled alchemists above the Earth Grade have all succeeded through decades or centuries of effort.
Moreover, Fang Yan’s alchemy speed was astonishingly fast. Generally, when Elixirs reach the Earth Grade, the refining process usually takes one or two days, sometimes even three to four days. However, Fang Yan here took only five hours to refine a second-level Earth Grade Beast Spirit Jade Heart Pill. Such alchemy speed is unparalleled; the entire Holy Soul Continent has never heard of such an alchemist. It’s simply too abnormal, abnormal beyond limits...
For a moment, Ba Qing stared at Fang Yan as if he were a wooden statue, completely immobile. Fang Yan’s alchemy had completely bewildered him; he hadn’t expected Fang Yan’s alchemy skills to have reached such a terrifying level. This was no longer something humans could achieve; even gods might not be able to!
There was one more thing Ba Qing didn’t know: Fang Yan had actually only refined one batch of Elixirs, and rather than five pills, there were six. Considering Ba Qing was decent, Fang Yan merely kept one for himself; as for the rest of the Spiritual Medicine, they were all collected by Fang Yan for future use. If Ba Qing knew this, he might just faint...
"Ba Qing, don’t just stand there." Fang Yan smiled at Ba Qing and said. It’s just refining an Elixir; there’s no need to be so shocked.
"Fang... Fang Yan, what level of alchemist are you exactly? Your alchemy skills are immensely impressive; I’ve never heard of such a skilled alchemist. Are you the top alchemist of the Divine Sword Sect? No... no... The Divine Sword Sect couldn’t possibly have such a skilled alchemist. Are you an alchemist from the Holy Soul Sect, or from another continent?"
Upon hearing Fang Yan’s words, Ba Qing snapped back to reality, incredulously asking Fang Yan. Once he gathered his thoughts, he couldn’t believe Fang Yan’s background was that simple. Such an outstanding alchemist couldn’t possibly be just an ordinary disciple; that was simply impossible. Fang Yan must have another identity; otherwise, how could he possess such an unimaginable alchemy skill?
"I’m just a disciple of the Heavenly Court of the Divine Sword Sect, a student of Shi Kuohai. As for alchemy, it’s merely my auxiliary profession. As for everything else, you’re overthinking." Fang Yan smiled and replied upon hearing Ba Qing’s words, clarifying the situation. What he said was true; right now, his identity is just Fang Yan, and Fang Yan is nothing more than this.
"Alright... alright, you don’t want to say, and that’s fine." Ba Qing answered helplessly upon hearing Fang Yan’s words, his gaze towards Fang Yan had already changed, seemingly saying that anyone who trusts you is a fool! But Fang Yan must have his reasons for not divulging, and it wasn’t right to pursue the matter. If Fang Yan becomes displeased, then seeking his alchemy services in the future would be impossible, so no matter how much he wants to ask, he dares not.
"Believe it or not, I speak the truth, yet you don’t believe me. Must I lie for you to believe?" Fang Yan continued to smile as he spoke. He said that everything could be verified, though his being the doppelganger of Lin Feng must be absolutely hidden!
But just as Fang Yan finished speaking, a thought popped into his mind. He ventured into the Heaven Demon Forest primarily to search for several special Spiritual Medicines. If he took this opportunity to spread rumors within the Heaven Demon Forest, saying that whoever brings him the Spiritual Medicines he desires, he will help any Demon Beast refine Elixirs—it would solve his search for Elixirs. Even if not the ones he needs most, gaining other precious Spiritual Medicines would still be beneficial!
Considering this, he immediately asked Ba Qing: "What do you think if a message was spread within the Heaven Demon Forest that I can help Demon Beasts with their alchemy? How would the Demon Beasts react?"
"Why even ask; they’d all be thrilled beyond words. Normally, it’s tough for us to seek alchemy; who would miss such an opportunity?" Ba Qing answered without a second thought upon hearing Fang Yan’s words but took a moment to understand Fang Yan’s implication, then slapped his forehead and asked, "Are you... are you serious about what you just said?"
Of course, he understood Fang Yan’s implication; if what Fang Yan said was true, then Demon Beasts in the Heaven Demon Forest would go crazy. Humans generally won’t refine Elixirs for them; with an alchemist willing to do so, the implications are self-evident!
"Of course, I’m serious. I came here specifically to search for a few types of Spiritual Medicines. Had I not met you, I probably wouldn’t have thought of this method," Fang Yan said to Ba Qing plainly; he truly meant it, so what was there to be fake about it?
Ba Qing instantly understood Fang Yan’s intentions. It was perfect to collect the needed Spiritual Medicines by refining Elixirs for the Demons during the process. It was indeed a good approach since Fang Yan’s current power was just at the Heaven Flipping Realm. Traversing the entire Heaven Demon Forest alone was unrealistic, especially with several Demon Beasts in the Demon Venerable Realm, and even semi-Demon Saint Realm beasts!
"In that case, let me help spread this message for you! Any requests?" Ba Qing offered actively upon looking at Fang Yan; spreading news was easy at his level. After all, he had some Demon King Realm beasts under him—a quick message spreader, not to mention friends who’d help out. With them, the news could rapidly circulate throughout the Heaven Demon Forest.
Upon hearing that Ba Qing would take responsibility, Fang Yan pondered briefly and said to Ba Qing: "Alright, I will only refine Elixirs above the Earth Grade. If there are Spiritual Medicines I need, I can give priority to refine the Elixirs without any charge. Without the Medicines I need, a batch of Elixirs would require a batch of Medicines for payment, though I can’t guarantee the success rate."
After saying that, Fang Yan handed Ba Qing a paper listing six types of Spiritual Medicines with illustrations. This had been prepared beforehand for searching out Medicines, and now it was perfect for Ba Qing to use.
He arranged it this way with a purpose: if all grades of Elixirs came to him, there would be no time to waste. By refining only Earth Grade Elixirs, the scope would narrow significantly; mainly Demon Immortal Realm beasts would require such graded Elixirs. This way, any time wasted would be minimal, and collection of fine Spiritual Medicines for future alchemy would be possible.
Having heard Fang Yan’s arrangement, Ba Qing nodded, understanding Fang Yan’s intention. Though Fang Yan’s conditions were very fair, with this news out, requests for Elixir refinement would invariably be endless. Realizing this, he borrowed Fang Yan’s paper, scanned the listed Medicines, and immediately exited his lair. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
About an hour later, Ba Qing returned, though this time he brought someone else - to be accurate, he brought another Demon Beast: the owner of the Square Sky Furnace borrowed by Ba Qing earlier.
"It’s unexpected, young friend, that at such a tender age, your alchemy skills are so advanced. Having my Square Sky Furnace in your hands isn’t wasted at all." The approximately fifty-year-old old man, donned in black and looking tall and thin, smiled at Fang Yan. Upon seeing Fang Yan, he finally believed Ba Qing’s words were true. Because he’d seen with his own eyes, Ba Qing had given him two freshly refined Beast Spirit Jade Heart Pills with residual warmth. This could only have been refined by the little fellow before him.
Given this, his attitude toward Fang Yan was exceptionally respectful, since he needed Fang Yan’s help with refining other Elixirs...
"Fang Yan, this is my old friend. You can just call him Black Ghost. He heard you could refine Earth Grade Elixirs and came right over. He wants to refine a second-level Earth Grade Elixir: the Soul Condensation Heart Refining Pill. Can you do it?" On the other side, Ba Qing made a simple introduction, simultaneously revealing the Elixir Black Ghost needed. If Fang Yan could refine it, considering the Square Sky Furnace’s connection, it shouldn’t be a problem.
"You’re a spirit-type Demon Beast?" Hearing Ba Qing’s words, Fang Yan was taken aback and asked Black Ghost curiously. The Soul Condensation Heart Refining Pill could strengthen one’s soul and make the Divine Soul more robust for humans, but for Demon Beasts, only one type would need it: spirit-type beasts. With this Pill’s assistance, spirit-type beasts could rapidly boost their power.
"Didn’t expect you to know even this, but you’re right; my body is the Four-Eyed Soul Refining Lynx, indeed a spirit-type Demon Beast." Hearing Fang Yan’s observation, Black Ghost’s eyes lit up. He hadn’t expected Fang Yan to deduce his identity from just an Elixir’s name. These details are unknown to ordinary alchemists, sufficiently proving Fang Yan’s profound knowledge. He was now fully confident in Fang Yan’s ability to refine the Soul Condensation Heart Refining Pill.
Fang Yan nodded, unwilling to speak further on that subject, and continued: "Since you’re here, you should know my alchemy rules, correct?"
"Of course, you need those specific Spiritual Medicines, which I don’t have. But I did prepare four batches for refining the Soul Condensation Heart Refining Pill. According to Ba Qing’s explanation, you’ll charge for two batches and refine two batches afterward. I’m prepared for this."
Upon hearing Fang Yan’s statement, Black Ghost immediately replied, simultaneously handing over four batches of Medicines for refining the Soul Condensation Heart Refining Pill. For Lin Feng’s charges, he didn’t mind at all; seeking a human alchemist would cost far beyond this, not to mention having Ba Qing’s guarantee - success in even one batch would be lucrative.
