Chapter 302: Thousand Medicine Pavilion, Gathering Materials
"Join Yuanfu?"
Upon hearing this, Master Yao and Elder Yan were both stunned and immediately fell into deep thought.
Seeing their hesitation, a slight smile appeared on Mo Yu's face, and he continued, "The events of today involve Yuanfu and the Black Emperor Sect. Although it was not my intention to drag your Thousand Medicine Workshop into this, your involvement is now inevitable.
Even though I have subdued Qi Shan, and the Black Emperor Sect will not hold the Thousand Medicine Workshop responsible, there is still..." Mo Yu's eyes narrowed as his voice became cold.
"Since you both now know my secret, if you can't guarantee to keep it, I will have no choice but to..."
Hearing the subtle killing intent in Mo Yu's voice, both Master Yao and Elder Yan became tense. They understood that the young man standing before them was not merely a twenty-something youth but the master of Yuanfu with the power of a Dou Zong-level fighter!
"Master Mo... you wouldn't be thinking of silencing us, would you?" Master Yao's charming face stiffened, and her once soft, watery gaze vanished, replaced with a hint of fear as she looked at Mo Yu.
"Hehe, Master Yao, as a native of the Black-Corner Region, you should know its rules. Since both of you now know my secret, I cannot just let you go. However, I am offering you a path: join Yuanfu, and we'll become a family. That way, I can feel at ease," Mo Yu said with a faint smile.
Upon hearing this, Master Yao and Elder Yan exchanged helpless glances. They felt like they had been innocently caught in the crossfire.
What started as a simple pill exchange meeting had turned into something much more dangerous. Not only had they witnessed Mo Yu ambushing Qi Shan, but they had also seen Qi Shan submit to him.
If word of this got out, it wouldn't just upset the Black Emperor Sect but could cause an uproar throughout the entire Black-Corner Region.
Although Mo Yu's words filled them with fear and anger, they could understand his position. After all, the Black-Corner Region was a chaotic place where powerful individuals frequently killed or even destroyed entire sects to keep their secrets.
Therefore, neither Master Yao nor Elder Yan were particularly surprised. In fact, the fact that Mo Yu was willing to spare their lives was already an act of mercy, considering how ruthless the Black-Corner Region could be.
Of course, Mo Yu had his own reasons for sparing their lives. Although he had just subdued Qi Shan, Qi's true identity couldn't be revealed yet, so Qi Shan's skills as a sixth-grade alchemist were not immediately available for Yuanfu.
Mo Yu knew that in the Dou Qi Continent, alchemists played an irreplaceable role. For instance, the Dou Ling Pill he had just acquired from Qi Shan's storage ring could raise a Dou Wang's strength by one star, something a weaponsmith could never achieve.
Therefore, to strengthen Yuanfu, alchemists were crucial. With both a weaponry pavilion and an alchemy pavilion, Yuanfu could grow stronger.
However, since Mo Yu wasn't skilled in alchemy himself, he had to recruit external alchemists, and this is where the Thousand Medicine Workshop caught his attention.
The workshop not only had deep foundations but also boasted a high number of skilled alchemists. Elder Yan's skills, although not as good as Qi Shan's, were comparable to Fa Ma, the president of the Alchemist Association in the Jia Ma Empire.
Adding a figure like Elder Yan, along with the many Grade 4, Grade 3, and even Grade 2 alchemists from the Thousand Medicine Workshop, could greatly enhance Yuanfu's power.
Noticing Mo Yu's gaze, Master Yao sighed bitterly. "If I refuse, would Master Mo let the two of us go?"
"No," Mo Yu shook his head firmly.
"In that case, Master, we should lead the Thousand Medicine Workshop to join Yuanfu. I believe Master Mo will treat us fairly," Elder Yan suddenly spoke, making the decision.
"Elder Yan..." Master Yao was momentarily stunned upon hearing his words. A look of conflict flashed in her beautiful eyes. She glanced at the serious Mo Yu and the determined Elder Yan before letting out a sigh. "If that's the case, we will follow Elder Yan's suggestion and have the Thousand Medicine Workshop join Yuanfu."
"Hehe, don't worry, Master Yao and Elder Yan. As long as the Thousand Medicine Workshop joins Yuanfu, we will treat you well. From now on, the workshop will be renamed the Thousand Medicine Pavilion.
Master Yao, you will be the Pavilion Master, and Elder Yan will serve as Vice Pavilion Master. You will both manage everything as you see fit; I won't interfere much. The only thing I ask is that the Thousand Medicine Pavilion regularly supplies us with alchemical products.
Moreover, Yuanfu will fully support the pavilion's expansion in the Black-Corner Region and beyond. One day, not only in the Black-Corner Region but even in the Northwest Continent and Central Plains, Yuanfu will protect the Thousand Medicine Pavilion!" Mo Yu confidently declared.
Hearing these bold words, Master Yao and Elder Yan let out a sigh of relief while also feeling deeply impressed by Mo Yu's ambitions.
They had initially feared that Mo Yu would consume their workshop entirely and leave them with nothing. But now, being appointed as the Pavilion Master and Vice Pavilion Master meant that nothing had changed but the name and their loyalty to Yuanfu, which wasn't much of a loss.
What shocked them even more was Mo Yu's declaration that Yuanfu would expand its influence into the Central Plains. The Central Plains was a place where the continent's top forces and experts gathered, making it incredibly difficult for outsiders to gain a foothold.
However, seeing the confidence in Mo Yu's young face, Master Yao and Elder Yan couldn't help but feel that perhaps joining Yuanfu was the best decision they could make.
"In that case, Master Mo, perhaps you shouldn't call me Master Yao anymore. My name is Yao E. You can call me by my name," Yao E said softly, her beautiful eyes gazing at Mo Yu.
As a woman in charge of the Thousand Medicine Workshop, Yao E was undoubtedly smart. Now that she had agreed to join Yuanfu, it was crucial to maintain a good relationship with its leader.
Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and thought to himself, Looks like I've recruited quite the little enchantress.
After bringing the Thousand Medicine Workshop into his fold, Mo Yu didn't linger. He instructed Yao E and Elder Yan to move the headquarters to Mo City as soon as possible and then returned to the inn where Qing Lin and the others were waiting.
As for whether the Thousand Medicine Pavilion would flee, Mo Yu wasn't worried. Unless they could escape the Black-Corner Region, they wouldn't be able to avoid Yuanfu's reach.
Mo Yu trusted that Yao E and Elder Yan were smart enough not to make such foolish choices.
Back at the Happy Guest Inn, Qing Lin and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Mo Yu return safely.
"Everything's settled. Pack up—we're heading back to Mo City today," Mo Yu said, smiling at Qing Lin and the others.
The three Yao brothers were taken aback by his words. They knew the main purpose of this trip was to obtain the sixth-tier soul-type magic core from Qi Shan.
And now, in just half a day, their lord had already accomplished his goal?
As for Qing Lin, she remained calm. Nothing that happened to Mo Yu could surprise her anymore. After all, she had witnessed many miracles during her time with him.
With Mo Yu's instructions, they quickly packed up, and soon after, they set off on their journey back to Mo City.
The journey was uneventful, and three days later, Mo Yu and his group returned to Mo City.
Looking at the massive red city walls before her, Qing Lin's emerald eyes filled with amazement. The city had grown much larger than before, now rivaling the capital of the Jia Ma Empire.
The vast red walls stretched into the distance, shimmering with a faint heat. The sunlight reflected off the walls, giving them a fiery glow. Upon closer inspection, one could see that the walls were covered in rare Fire Obsidian, a material strong enough to withstand an attack from even a Dou Huang (Fighter Emperor).
"Master, this city named after you is so impressive. It suits your personality perfectly," Qing Lin said playfully, her large eyes blinking.
"Hehe, you little flatterer. Haven't you seen enough grand things in the Sky Serpent Mansion? It's just a city—no need to make such a big deal," Mo Yu said with a smile as he patted her head.
However, despite his words, Mo Yu was clearly very satisfied with the city. After Xiao Li's modifications, Mo City was now not only much larger than before but also significantly stronger in terms of defenses.
As Mo Yu admired the city, a young man in black robes spotted him from atop the city walls. He slammed his hand excitedly against the wall and shouted as he ran toward Mo Yu, "Mo Yu! You're back!"
Mo Yu looked up at the familiar voice and saw none other than Xiao Li running toward him.
"Cousin Xiao Li, aren't you the head of the Black Wolf Hall? Why are you personally patrolling the city walls?" Mo Yu asked with a chuckle as they embraced.
The Black Wolf Hall members who had followed Xiao Li knelt respectfully before Mo Yu. After receiving a nod from him, they stood up, looking at him with reverence.
"Hehe, I was bored and decided to take a walk. I didn't expect to run into you returning. So, did everything go well?" Xiao Li asked with a grin.
"Naturally. Everything is taken care of," Mo Yu replied calmly.
Xiao Li wasn't surprised and nodded. With Mo Yu's abilities, it wasn't surprising that he had successfully subdued Qi Shan, the Black Emperor Sect's chief alchemist.
As Xiao Li silently admired his cousin's success, his eyes suddenly landed on Qing Lin. Recognizing her familiar emerald eyes, he murmured in shock, "You... you're?"
"Hehe, Lord Xiao Li, don't you recognize me? I'm Qing Lin," she said sweetly, smiling at him.
"Qing Lin?!" Xiao Li's eyes widened in disbelief. "Didn't Mo Yu say you had joined the Sky Serpent Mansion? How are you here in the Black-Corner Region? And... your strength... I can't even sense it?"
By the end of his question, Xiao Li's voice was full of amazement. After all, ever since consuming the Devourer Pill, his strength had grown significantly within the Dou Wang realm. Yet, even with that power, he couldn't measure Qing Lin's strength.
"Cousin Xiao Li, Qing Lin possesses the Triple Jade-Green Serpent Flower Pupils. Her strength now is at the level of a Dou Huang (Fighter Emperor)," Mo Yu explained with a smile.
"Dou... Dou Huang?"
Xiao Li, usually calm and collected, couldn't help but stammer, his eyes wide with shock as he looked at the adorable Qing Lin.
Qing Lin, a Dou Huang?
It took Xiao Li a while to recover, and when he did, he smiled bitterly. "No wonder both the Mo family and the Sky Serpent Mansion value her so highly. The talent of the Triple Jade-Green Serpent Flower Pupils is terrifying."
He thought about how he had risked everything just to break into the Dou Wang realm, while Qing Lin had reached the Dou Huang level at such a young age. How could he not feel envious?
But Xiao Li was a strong-willed man and quickly overcame the shock. Smiling at Qing Lin, he said, "Congratulations, Qing Lin. I didn't expect you to reach the Dou Huang level."
"Thank you, Lord Xiao Li. I'm deeply grateful for the care you and Lord Xiao Ding showed me back in the Tagore Desert. Without it, I might not have survived. I will never forget your kindness," Qing Lin said, bowing respectfully.
"Hehe, Qing Lin, you don't need to be so formal. Helping you back then was a small thing. And please, stop calling me 'Lord.' I can't accept such a title from a Dou Huang," Xiao Li said, lifting her up with a wry smile.
Being called 'Lord' by a Dou Huang felt like it could shorten his lifespan.
"Hehe, then I'll call you Hall Master Xiao from now on," Qing Lin said playfully, her emerald eyes gleaming.
Considering her current status, it wasn't appropriate to continue calling him 'Lord.' Besides, in Qing Lin's heart, she only had one master now—Mo Yu.
"That works," Xiao Li agreed after a moment. After chatting for a bit, he learned from Mo Yu about the reason Qing Lin had come to the Black-Corner Region.
"Qing Lin, don't worry. Now that you're with Yuanfu, neither Mo Yu nor I will let anyone from the Sky Serpent Mansion take you," Xiao Li said, his eyes filled with sympathy.
"Thank you, Hall Master Xiao," Qing Lin said softly, her eyes reddening with gratitude.
Seeing this, Mo Yu gently patted her head and then turned to Xiao Li. "Cousin Xiao Li, could you help me gather a few materials?"
The materials needed to forge the Glazed Treasure Cauldron were incredibly rare, and it would take Mo Yu ages to find them on his own. It made the most sense to ask Xiao Li, who managed Mo City, to handle the task.
"No problem. There are several major material suppliers in Mo City, and they're eager to stay on our good side. If we need materials, we can easily get them from them," Xiao Li said with a nod. "What exactly do you need?"
Mo Yu took out a piece of paper and handed it to Xiao Li. "These materials are very important. If Mo City doesn't have them, send people to other major cities in the Black-Corner Region to search for them. I'd like them all gathered within two weeks."
"Yinshen Wood, Water Spirit Copper..." Xiao Li read through the list and, seeing the strange and rare names, let out a bitter laugh. Carefully putting the list away, he said determinedly, "Don't worry. If I have to, I'll send the entire Black Wolf Hall to find them. I'll gather everything within two weeks!"
(End of Chapter)
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