The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 881 - 488: Two Dark Horses (Part 2)
"This is great for me." Yan Xiaobao said hastily. Although he couldn’t get all the formulas, he could get quite a few. This would make it easier for him to increase the number of pills he could create. The more challenging the pill, the better its internal energy cultivation. Therefore, he was willing to study and perfect his alchemy.
Spirit quickly took effect, and soon, many scrolls appeared before Yan Xiaobao. When he deeply bowed and left the Cosmic Box, returning to his body, his eyes shone with excitement.
Yan Xiaobao wasted no time, looking at one formula after another; the more he read, the more excited he became.
"I will not join the alchemist competition." Yan Xiaobao finally sighed. "Although I could rely on these formulas from another world to win, if I do, it would cause too much commotion." Yan Xiaobao deeply sighed as he picked up the Memory Stone containing all the Ma Family’s formulas.
Just as he placed the Memory Stone on his forehead, information transmitted into his mind, he suddenly heard someone running towards him.
"Yue! Yue!" Wang Julong shouted. Her voice was hurried, and her eyes shone with intensity. "There’s news about Sha Yun!" Hearing Wang Julong’s voice, Yan Xiaobao immediately stopped everything he was doing and turned towards the door. He tore it open, looking at his beloved with fervent eyes, filled with high hopes.
"Sha Yun?" he said in shock, his voice trembling. He wasn’t sure if it was good news or bad news, but seeing Wang Julong’s excitement, Yan Xiaobao quickly determined it was good news, and his heart skipped a beat. Excitement flooded his entire body, causing every muscle to tense, and his eyes filled with hope.
"Here," she said, handing him a rolled-up paper scroll. "A paper scroll?" Yan Xiaobao asked curiously. Normally, no one would use paper scrolls because their Memory Stones are much better than scrolls. Stones are safer and more practical, but this person decided to send a paper scroll. This made Yan Xiaobao curious about who would send such a thing.
Opening the scroll, Yan Xiaobao read aloud. "Dear Yan Xiaobao, I am writing to you because your friend is under my care. Her conduct is like that of a true lady, and we are delighted to have her company. That said, it is obvious she wishes to leave, but regretfully, I cannot let her do so. My meaning is, I encountered some trouble when I first brought her here, and letting her go would be a waste." With a frown, Yan Xiaobao wondered why this person even kidnapped her, but without thinking long, Yan Xiaobao returned to reading aloud the contents of the letter.
"Although Sha Yun is our dear guest, we feel we should give you an opportunity to have her back. I won’t ask for much. Just win the alchemist competition and show me the reward. If you agree to this arrangement, make sure to contact Zhong Wei and inform him. He will be my eyes and ears during the competition, and you cannot cheat. I have heard of your outstanding performance in the alchemy exam; I have high expectations for you."
With his heart twisted by anger and guilt, Yan Xiaobao remained silent for a while. It was now clear Sha Yun had gone through a harrowing ordeal in the grave. However, she was kidnapped, and even worse, kidnapped because this person wanted something from him.
Though he felt guilty, he was also glad to know Sha Yun was alive.
"Seems like Zhong Wei is involved in this." As his murderous intent began to surge, he muttered to himself. Nevertheless, he quickly forced himself to suppress his hatred. Killing Zhong Wei would only ensure Sha Yun’s death.
With a deep sigh, he didn’t know what to do for a while; however, after pondering the matter, he left Wang Julong. He left the mansion and summoned his sword. Pushing Wu Wei inside, he soared into the skies. Unlike when he last rode the flying sword, he wasted no time. He became a beam of light; a beam so fast, no one noticed him passing, all they felt was a comfortable breeze on their faces.
It took him less than a moment to arrive at the Black Lion Inn. Though his face was stern, and he was grappling with his murderous intent, he swiftly entered the inn and approached the counter.
The innkeeper was surprised. Yan Xiaobao had visited many times before, but each time he only went above to see Gao Yan’s room. Yet this time, he came seeking help.
"I need to know which room Zhong Wei is in." He said casually, but he was fully aware that everyone in the inn was listening, eager to be the first to inform Gao Yan that Yan Xiaobao had come to speak with someone.
Even though these people looked at Yan Xiaobao as if he were a money machine, he didn’t care. He knew that although Gao Yan would wonder why Yan Xiaobao came to visit a guest, Wang Julong would soon tell her it was related to Sha Yun. By then, he would be busy finding all the information about the unknown master Zhong Wei.
"Zhong Wei is on the third floor. His room is close to the stairs." The innkeeper immediately said, hiding nothing from Yan Xiaobao. Although Yan Xiaobao’s face was more severe than usual, and a hint of murderous intent constantly emanated from him, if a fight broke out, it seemed unimportant to the innkeeper. Yan Xiaobao had the ability to pay for any damages, and the innkeeper knew nothing about Zhong Wei.
Yan Xiaobao nodded to the innkeeper, tossing him a Gold Coin before he moved upstairs. Although Gold was not much to Yan Xiaobao, for an innkeeper like him it was good money. Even for the innkeeper responsible for the Black Lion and its secret information service.
Yan Xiaobao rushed up the stairs, stopping briefly on the second floor, unsure if he should notify Gao Yan first. Though he considered it, he shook his head and continued upward. His duty, as it were, was naturally to find and rescue Sha Yun.
Reaching the top floor, the third floor, Yan Xiaobao walked to the door the innkeeper told him about. Standing outside the door, he suppressed his murderous intent, knowing that, despite his face still filled with anger, this young man was his only link to Sha Yun.
"I bet he’s a member of the Frozen Brigade." Lan Feng commented as Yan Xiaobao nodded. He had previously thought the young man might be related to Zhong Hui, mainly because their surnames were the same.
"I agree, but when we talk to Zhong Wei, let’s not mention it. All we can do is wait to hear what he has to say. Yan Xiaobao decided before sighing again before he knocked on the door several times.
As he knocked, he suddenly heard a rattling sound, as if someone quickly stood up, resulting in various items being dropped to the ground.
Soon the door opened, and Zhong Wei looked out with a heart full of carelessness. "I knew you’d show up!" he said excitedly, and Yan Xiaobao almost swore. Of course, he’d show up. This concerned his best friend’s life. He wasn’t willing to take any risks.
"Come in, come in!" The young man eagerly in front of Yan Xiaobao said, leading Yan Xiaobao into the room. Looking around, he found the floor littered with many medicinal herbs, pills, and ingredients. Vials were placed everywhere, and a large heap of medicinal medicine assaulted his senses the moment he entered.
"Sorry for the mess, I was preparing for the alchemist competition." He said, just as excitedly as before.
"You being here must mean you’re entering the alchemist competition too! I guess that snake woman means something to you after all." He laughed, though his voice held no mockery, yet Yan Xiaobao felt anger at this foolish person in front of him. He didn’t know how important Sha Yun was to him.
"Only if you can guarantee Sha Yun will not be harmed, will I enter the alchemist competition." He said seriously, swallowing the anger he felt and continuously trying to stop his murderous intent.
"As long as you do your best in the alchemist competition, she will be safe." Zhong Xi smiled. "Don’t worry, my master is not a person who goes back on his word. Since he has already said he will let her live as long as you enter the competition, then Sha Yun will be fine, just like the way you call her".
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