Chapter 137: My Heart is Very Fragile

Shi Zheng urged, "What on earth is going on? Spit it out!"

"What news?"

Qin Feiyang feigned ignorance.

"It's about the supreme-grade Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill."

"Outside, they're saying that the Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill you refined can break through two minor realms. Is that true?"

Shi Zheng looked at him anxiously.

"Is that a thing? Who's talking nonsense?"

Qin Feiyang frowned, putting on an angry expression.

"It's not true?"

Shi Zheng asked, half-doubtful.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly and said, "Of course... it is!"

"That's a relief."

Shi Zheng let out a sigh of relief. If it were true, it would simply be too incredible.

But immediately following that.

His body shook, and he stared at Qin Feiyang in astonishment, asking, "What did you say? It is?"

"Yeah, is that so strange?"

Qin Feiyang took out a jade box, opened the lid, and a pill glowing entirely in a fiery red appeared before them.

Shi Zheng looked down, and upon seeing the dazzling pill patterns, his heart filled with shock.

Supreme-grade pill patterns!

He had certainly seen plenty of pills in his life, but this was the first time he had ever laid eyes on a supreme-grade pill.

"Bang!"

Right at that moment.

The door was pushed open violently, and a white-haired old man strode in hurriedly.

It was Steward Li!

As soon as he entered the tea room, he anxiously asked, "Jiang Haotian, is the news outside true..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

A rich, lingering medicinal fragrance drifted directly to his nose.

He looked down, his old eyes instantly lighting up, and lunged straight toward the tea table, staring fixedly at the pill inside the jade box.

This was the supreme-grade Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill!

He reached out his hand excitedly, just about to touch the pill.

Qin Feiyang swiftly snapped the lid shut, pressed his large hand over the jade box, and said mockingly, "Standard pricing: ten thousand gold coins just for a touch. Hand over the gold coins first."

"Ten thousand just for a touch?"

Shi Zheng's face twitched.

This brat really knew how to bite off more than he could chew.

Steward Li was momentarily stunned, a trace of disdain creeping onto his weathered face. He stood up, straightened his clothes, and said dismissively, "It's just a supreme-grade pill. What's the big deal?"

Qin Feiyang said, "In that case, Elder Shi, please show our guest out."

Shi Zheng turned to look at Steward Li and smiled, "Please!"

"Hmph!"

Steward Li was taken aback, then flew into a rage: "Brat, don't push your luck."

"It's the middle of the night, you're loitering here, disturbing my rest, and you say I'm pushing my luck? Have you no shame?"

Qin Feiyang looked at him with contempt.

"Rest?"

Steward Li froze, then raged, "You're resting while drinking tea?"

"I feel like it, is it any of your business?"

"I won't waste words with you. If you want to know the power of the supreme-grade Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill, sit down and behave."

"When everyone has arrived, the truth will naturally be revealed."

Qin Feiyang said calmly.

Steward Li frowned and looked inquiringly at Shi Zheng.

Shi Zheng spread his hands and shrugged, indicating he was just as clueless.

Left with no choice.

Steward Li could only sit back down in his chair, staring at the jade box on the tea table with his brows knitted tightly together.

Qin Feiyang smiled and said, "Elder Shi, please go outside and have a word with everyone. Tell them not to rush and to wait patiently."

"Alright."

Shi Zheng nodded and turned to leave the room.

Qin Feiyang picked up the teapot and smiled, "Steward Li, this tea is not bad. Care for a cup?"

Steward Li said expressionlessly, "I'm afraid if I drink too much, I won't be able to sleep later."

"Even if you don't drink it, you won't be sleeping later anyway."

Qin Feiyang gave a playful smile, lifting his teacup to sip on his own.

"Damn brat!"

Steward Li cursed inwardly.

For him, this was sheer torture.

"Greetings, Lord Linhan!"

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

After a few hundred breaths had passed.

Outside, a chorus of respectful voices rang out.

"Linhan!"

Qin Feiyang's arm paused slightly, a piercing, cold glint flashing deep within his eyes.

Shi Zheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Shall I let them in?"

"One represents the Lin family."

"The other represents the royal family."

"Of course."

Qin Feiyang said with a calm smile.

Shi Zheng walked over and opened the door.

Before long.

Linhan, followed by a young man draped in golden robes, stepped into the room one after another.

Linhan smiled and said, "Little brother, we meet again."

Qin Feiyang did not stand up to greet them, but nodded with a smile and said, "Indeed, Yan City is truly small. Patriarch Lin, Your Highness, please take a seat."

After the two of them sat down, they both glanced at Steward Li and frowned imperceptibly.

The Crown Prince's eyes flashed as he turned to look at Qin Feiyang, smiling, "I've heard of your great name for a while, but never had the chance to visit in person. If you don't mind, shall we share a few drinks later?"

"Your Highness, I truly apologize. I rarely drink alcohol, though tea is quite acceptable."

Qin Feiyang smiled, poured two cups of tea, and pushed them across.

"Hehe, I didn't expect Brother Jiang to be a man of such refined tastes."

The Crown Prince smiled faintly, taking the teacup. On the surface, he showed not the slightest displeasure, but what he was thinking in his heart remained unknown.

Linhan held his teacup, took a light sip, placed it back on the tea table before him, and asked in confusion, "Little brother, the news outside..."

Before he could finish, Qin Feiyang chuckled, "Patriarch Lin, haste makes waste. Please exercise a little patience."

"Fine, fine, fine."

Linhan nodded with a smile, though a flash of annoyance crossed his eyes.

Standing off to the side, Shi Zheng silently watched this scene unfold, feeling utterly bewildered.

You must know.

Whether it was Steward Li, Linhan, or the Crown Prince, each of them represented a major faction and held immense power and high position.

Any single decision they made was enough to alter the landscape of Yan County.

Yet at this moment.

Facing these heavyweights, this young man showed not a shred of tension, maintaining his composure and handling them with complete ease.

Such a temperament was something even he himself could only look up to.

He simply couldn't understand how a youth not yet sixteen years old could pull this off.

"Greetings, Elder Wan!"

"Greetings, Elder Ji!"

Soon enough.

Another chorus of respectful voices rang out from outside.

"Elder Ji?"

Qin Feiyang was momentarily stunned, completely baffled—why had he never heard of this figure?

Shi Zheng hurried over to greet them.

Before long.

Shi Zheng led two people into the room.

It was Elder Wan and the glamorous middle-aged woman.

Seeing that Steward Li, Linhan, and the Crown Prince were all present, the woman furrowed her delicate brows and let out a cold huff, "It certainly is lively in here!"

The Crown Prince stood up and cupped his fists, "This junior greets Elder Ji."

"Mn."

The woman responded indifferently.

"So her surname is Ji."

Qin Feiyang muttered under his breath.

Elder Wan looked at Qin Feiyang and frowned, "Jiang Haotian, what are you playing at?"

Clearly, he was blaming Qin Feiyang for causing such a massive commotion.

"Playing at?"

Qin Feiyang put down his teacup and said indifferently, "Naturally, I'm letting you all bear witness to a miracle."

The people from the Pill King Palace certainly wouldn't come.

The heavyweights of Yan City had basically all arrived.

Therefore, it was time to reveal the answer.

He opened the lid of the box.

The rich medicinal fragrance spread outward like a surging tide.

"Not only are there pill patterns!"

"The pill patterns are even glowing!"

At this very moment!

Everyone's gazes simultaneously landed on the pill, filled with shock.

Qin Feiyang took out the pill and smiled faintly, "Didn't you all want to know the power of this pill? Now, I'll let you witness it with your own eyes."

With that said.

He tossed the pill into his mouth without the slightest hesitation.

Everyone stared intently at Qin Feiyang once more.

The entire room fell into a dead silence.

Everyone's heartbeat was accelerating!

If the rumors proved true, then this person's value would be unmatched across the entire Yan County!

A dozen breaths later.

Boom!

Qin Feiyang's body trembled, and a powerful aura surged out from within him!

Seven-star Martial Master!

Everyone's hearts leaped in tandem!

The tension grew thicker!

Even their breathing turned hurried!

Boom!

Three breaths passed.

An even stronger aura erupted from within Qin Feiyang, stirring up gusts of fierce wind!

And at the same time!

Every single person present clenched their fists tightly, their eyes flashing with piercing brilliance!

It was true!

The supreme-grade Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill could truly break through two minor realms!

This was utterly insane!

The desire buried deep within their hearts was completely exposed, without a single shred left hidden.

You must know.

Everyone could only consume a Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill once in their lifetime.

Therefore, increasing one's strength by one minor realm versus two minor realms were entirely two different concepts.

It was no exaggeration to say that this could no longer be measured by mere wealth!

Linhan was the first to snap back to his senses, nudging the Crown Prince in the back.

The Crown Prince gave a start, snapped out of his trance, and immediately said, "Jiang Haotian, in the name of the royal family, I formally invite you to become the royal family's dedicated alchemist. Name your conditions, and I will agree to all of them!"

Steward Li chimed in hurriedly, "I invite you in the name of the Treasure Pavilion to become our exclusive alchemist. Your freedom will not be restricted, and the pill recipes, cauldrons, herbs, and all resources you need for future cultivation will be fully provided by the Treasure Pavilion."

Both major factions had offered such enticing conditions.

Elder Wan and the woman grew anxious.

Are you kidding me?

This was a walking treasure!

How could they just hand him over to someone else?

The woman smiled and said, "Haotian, we had an agreement. You can't go back on your word now!"

"The agreement didn't say I couldn't help others refine pills, did it?"

"Besides, the conditions they've offered are countless times better than yours; I have no reason to refuse."

"Furthermore, when I lowered my pride back then and offered to help you refine the Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill, you thought my price was too high and refused to let me do it."

"Now that you've seen the power of the supreme-grade Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill, you want my help? There's no such cheap bargain in this world."

"Let me tell you, my heart is very fragile, and you've hurt it."

Qin Feiyang said calmly.

Elder Wan and the woman exchanged glances, their hearts filled with bitter regret.

If they had known beforehand that the power of the supreme-grade Scarlet Fire Glaze Pill was this terrifying, would they ever have refused?

Qin Feiyang shifted his gaze, casting a mocking look at Steward Li.

Steward Li smiled bitterly, "Alright, spare me the lecture. I know I was wrong, I apologize, alright?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Hmph, if apologies were useful, what need would there be for the law?"

"This..."

Steward Li scratched his head, then suddenly smiled, "Those three fire ginsengs? I'll give them to you for free. No charge."

Qin Feiyang waved his hand and said, "No, no, no, that won't do. Paying debts is only natural; I don't want people talking behind my back, calling me a deadbeat."

"Not at all, I'm doing this completely of my own accord."

Steward Li hastily waved his hands, pulled that IOU out of his spatial bag, and tore it straight into pieces.