Chapter 65

Mei's calculations

Leiyang City was as hot as usual.

There are no four seasons here, only eternal hot summer.

The alchemy event is held once every ten years, and the weapon refining event is also held once every ten years.

The two events are held five years apart, which is exactly the same time.

No matter whether it is alchemy or refining instruments, all participants in the event do not need to prepare materials, as they will be provided free of charge by the Lord of Leiyang City. However, participants can take away a maximum of three elixirs or instruments, and the rest will belong to the organizer.

For every event, the city lord will prepare special rewards for the top ten, and the rewards are different every year.

This year's awards are particularly valuable.

Some of the alchemists who came were extremely excited, it turned out to be a life-extending elixir!

Longevity is a priceless treasure!

Treasures that extend life, like treasures that can improve aptitude, are extremely precious and in short supply.

A longevity pill is as valuable as a spirit cleansing herb!

Everyone was secretly amazed that the Lord of Leiyang City was willing to do so!

Money is a great motivator. As soon as the news came out from Lord Leiyang City, some alchemists who had not planned to participate in the competition also rushed over.

Nowadays, everyone in Leiyang City is discussing who will be the top of the list. Even the major gambling houses have started taking bets, and the scene is bustling with activity.

Mei family.

"Why did the city lord take out the longevity pill?" asked the head of the Mei family.

He doesn't have much time left.

He had been begging for this item for a long time, and was even prepared to spend most of his savings to exchange it. Unexpectedly, the city lord ignored the friendship between the two families and would rather "give" it to an outsider than give him a chance!

"Who knows what the city lord is thinking?" Mei Dancheng said in a dissatisfied tone.

"Is it because of those two people?" The head of the Mei family guessed: "Recently, many people from powerful forces have come to Leiyang City. On the surface, they are here to participate in the alchemy event, but in fact, who doesn't know the news about 'cleansing the spiritual herbs'?"

"It shouldn't be that serious..." Mei Dancheng said with a frustrated expression on his face.

If he had been sure of the identities of the two people from the beginning, he would never have been so careless as to let them leave!

Mei Dancheng said disdainfully: "How dare those two show up? Do they really think that everything will be fine after taking a disguise pill and wearing a concealing mask?"

"There are many ways to investigate in the world of immortal cultivation. The two youngsters are not very experienced and their methods are too naive!"

If you dare to participate in the competition, be prepared to be torn apart alive.

With so many forces present, in the chaos, maybe his Yan family could take advantage of the situation and get a piece of the pie.

"I heard that the guy surnamed Mo... oh no, the guy surnamed Ling, he also asked about the news of the Spirit Cleansing Grass." The head of the Mei family narrowed his eyes: "Could it be that the city lord intends to use this thing to hang someone out?"

"Impossible!" Mei Dancheng said firmly.

"Oh? Why are you so sure? The city lord has personally invited the two of you." asked the head of the Mei family.

"The city lord has a single spiritual root, but his aptitude is not good."

Those with only one spiritual root would naturally not care about any spiritual cleansing herbs, but would only yearn for treasures that could improve their aptitude.

Mei Dancheng continued with disdain: "With so many resources for cultivating immortals, he has not yet achieved a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage in all these years, and he doesn't even keep the longevity pills to live a few more years and enjoy his old age."

The head of the Mei family frowned and said, "The maximum amount of longevity pills a person can take is three. If I remember correctly, the city lord has already eaten all the pills."

"That's such a pity..." Mei Dancheng said it was a pity, but there was an expression of gloating on his face.

"You have been with the city lord for so many years, have you found the whereabouts of the longevity grass?" asked the head of the Mei family with a frown.

"Forehead……"

Mei Dancheng was stuck for a moment.

The city lord did not completely trust him.

The Lord of Leiyang City has a strong background. It is said that he once got a great opportunity and possessed a large number of spiritual herbs that could prolong life.

But he kept this news secret, and only got a hint of it when he needed to find an alchemist to make a longevity elixir.

Why would he, a sixth-rank alchemist, become a guest official in the City Lord's Mansion?

It's all for a chance to refine the elixir of longevity!

"Oh~" When the head of the Mei family saw the other party's expression, he understood.

He sighed softly.

In ancient times, the Xuan Gan Continent was rich in resources. Whether it was the longevity herbs, cleansing herbs and many other precious medicines, the quantities were so numerous!

It was far from being like it is now, where the appearance of one plant would cause a sensation in the whole city.

If the previous generation loses money, the next generation will suffer.

The monks at that time were as wasteful as they wanted. They had too many resources but did not know how to cherish them, which brought suffering to those who came after them.

Scarcity makes things valuable.

He just wanted to get a pill of longevity, but the law of nature likes to play tricks on people. The more he wanted something, the harder he tried to get it.

Years of planning finally came to nothing.

"Dan Cheng, are you confident about participating in the alchemy event this time?" The head of the Mei family looked at him steadily and asked word by word.

What are you sure about? Of course, you will definitely get the top spot!

Be honest and based on real ability.

You may brag about being the best in daily life, but when the real fight comes, don’t let down!

This is the only time the head of this family is counting on!

Mei Dancheng:......

He has never been the top of the list.

Master, thank you for your high hopes for me, but is this expectation too much?

Mei Dancheng nodded with his head stiff.

"I'll try my best."

That's all he could say.

......

City Lord's Mansion.

"City Lord, using the life-extending elixir as a reward for the event, isn't that..." too much?

Before the guard could finish his words, Lei Yang raised his hand to stop him.

Lei Yang said calmly: "This city lord just wants to save some trouble."

"We don't have many longevity herbs left, and there are few longevity pills left."

"In recent years, there have been countless powerful cultivators on Xuan Gan Continent who are approaching their death. When a person reaches the end of his rope, he will not care about your background or identity. For a life-extending elixir, he will even risk his life."

"This city lord has already consumed all of this kind of longevity pills. This is known to everyone. Who wouldn't want the rest of this city lord's pills?"

"Even those two little guys are looking for the longevity grass in the city. Haha~ In this case, this city lord will openly take out this thing. Whoever can get it will see their true ability!"

"It's a good opportunity to see what level the alchemists kept by the major forces are at."

Guard Lei Da nodded.

The city lord is still smart!

Lei Yang stood on the high platform of the City Lord's Mansion and looked around.

He had a very important reason that he didn't tell me.

I just want to watch the fun.

He actually knew the purpose of Mei Dancheng coming to his City Lord's Mansion.

It's not just the Mei family, most of the sixth-grade alchemists in the City Lord's Mansion are like this.

They all want to replace the mysterious 'exclusive alchemist of longevity pills' and take his place.

Actually…

Lei Yang himself is an alchemist, and all the longevity pills are made by him!

"What about accepting a disciple..." Lei Da asked.

The city lord likes to make pills, and he appreciates alchemists with potential.

I have always wanted to take in an apprentice.

This event is more important than any previous one.

"Just wait and see." Lei Yang said calmly.

Thinking of Ling Mochen, Lei Yang sighed softly.

Since you are looking for the longevity herb, I wonder if a longevity pill can bring you out?

In Leiyang City, all the major inns and alchemy rooms are packed.

Lei Yang saw some familiar 'old people' and also many young new faces.

Most potential alchemists are young and energetic, but, except for those solitary independent cultivators, who doesn’t have an ancestor who needs to prolong his life?

How many spirit stones can one longevity pill be exchanged for, and how high a price can it be sold for?

Lei Yang felt a little bit of anticipation in his heart.

I wonder if he can find a suitable disciple to become his new disciple at this alchemy event?