Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 499 - 488: Obtaining the Mysterious Void Grass

Chapter 499: Chapter 488: Obtaining the Mysterious Void Grass

People were coming and going on the street, and the passing citizens occasionally glanced in Qin An’s direction. When they noticed Qin An’s gaze shifting over, these citizens discreetly averted their eyes, not daring to meet the official’s gaze.

It was already the depths of winter, and the biting cold in the wind made people reluctant to linger outside for even a moment.

The citizens were wrapped in thick winter clothing, while Qin An wore only a simple black outfit.

His initial mastery of the Void Shattering Realm allowed him to be impervious to the surrounding cold.

As soon as the Dragon Demon finished speaking, Qin An furrowed his brow tightly.

"The matter of the Alchemy Master Alliance? Let’s talk inside."

The Dragon Demon quickly agreed and then led Qin An into the shop.

Once inside, the Dragon Demon closed the door behind them.

The flickering light of the oil lamp cast shadows on the wall, creating an impression of pervasive mystery.

Upon entering, Qin An found a seat and sat down, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the table as a thought arose in his mind.

He was already aware of the issues surrounding the Alchemy Master Alliance, and he was well-versed in the feud between the alliance and himself.

The severing of transactions between the Dragon Palace and other demon factions with the Alchemy Master Alliance had led to a significant surplus of pills within the alliance, causing substantial losses.

This information, including his own pill-making abilities, had been leaked to the Alchemy Master Alliance by one of the Dragon Palace’s princes.

Consequently, the Alchemy Master Alliance and Pill King Zhang Tianyi naturally directed their anger at him.

After all, he was the only one capable of crafting compound pills.

Now, with the Dragon Demon mentioning the alliance’s issues, Qin An speculated that the target might be himself.

The Dragon Demon, seeing Qin An seated and tapping the table, stood nearby in trepidation.

Though he was a Dragon Demon with Great Success of the Shattering Void Realm, he understood that strength didn’t always solve everything.

For example, the esteemed Mr. Qin from the Evil Extermination Bureau had a more significant role within the Dragon Palace.

In the future, many of the Dragon Palace’s pills would rely on Mr. Qin’s provision.

Therefore, even if Mr. Qin demanded that he kneel and lick his shoes, he could only comply.

Qin An ceased tapping and spoke calmly, "Alright, you may speak now."

He had already sorted through the grudges with the Alchemy Master Alliance and was ready to hear the main issue now.

Regardless of whether the matter could be resolved entirely, he at least needed to understand it first.

To see what this issue truly involved.

The Dragon Demon nodded slightly and continued, "Recently, a rumor spread by the Alchemy Master Alliance claims that the pills crafted by Mr. Qin are highly toxic, with a deeply hidden toxicity that could erupt fatally after several decades."

"Many demon factions previously associating with the Dragon Palace were expected to sever ties with the Alchemy Master Alliance; however, this rumor has caused some wavering."

Qin An frowned slightly and nodded, "I understand."

The Dragon Demon hesitated, "So... does Mr. Qin have any solutions?"

"Mr. Qin, you know that our Dragon Palace lacks much talent in alchemy, but we have immense trust in you. Only we know that your pills are excellent, and those factions are simply ignorant."

"You are an expert in this field, Mr. Qin; is there a remedy you could provide?"

Qin An smiled faintly, "I understand your intention. Using those pills to win over other factions and strengthen the Dragon Palace’s wings, potentially conserving a considerable amount of resources, is beneficial."

"However, if you want me to help resolve this matter, it may not be that simple."

The Dragon Demon hesitated, "Yet if this matter could be resolved, it would restore quite a bit of your reputation, Mr. Qin."

Qin An shook his head, "You’ve forgotten one thing. I am only dealing with the Dragon Palace, crafting the corresponding pills as per our agreement. If you no longer require them, our cooperation can cease at any time; it makes no difference to me."

The Dragon Demon’s words indeed posed a problem.

But to him, that issue was insignificant.

No matter how the Alchemy Master Alliance maligns him, it doesn’t concern him.

He was crafting these pills to obtain demon souls, as long as the Dragon Palace didn’t lose trust in him.

Of course, he knew what the Dragon Palace’s true intentions were, but it didn’t seem to benefit him much.

The Dragon Demon’s eyes flickered briefly, then he broke into a flattering smile, "Princess Long San knows that Mr. Qin enjoys doing business, so we’ve come to discuss a deal."

Upon hearing this, Qin An smiled slightly, "It seems that this business was not intended to be discussed earlier, or perhaps it was undercut by some middleman."

The Dragon Demon felt a pang of embarrassment upon hearing this.

He knew exactly what Qin An was referring to.

In truth, the transaction that Princess Long San mentioned was indeed prepared by him.

However, he planned to see if Qin An would offer a solution before resorting to the transaction, allowing him to claim Princess Long San’s offering for himself.

In this world, whether human or demon pseudo-gods, cultivation requires all available resources.

His intentions were understandable.

Now that Qin An was unwilling to provide a solution, the transaction would naturally proceed.

To him, although he hadn’t gained anything, he hadn’t lost anything either.

Seeing the Dragon Demon’s embarrassed expression, Qin An shook his head slightly and changed the topic by asking, "So, what is it that you can offer?"

The Dragon Demon quickly went to the counter, rummaging through it. He then retrieved an item from the counter and placed it on the table beside Qin An.

Upon seeing the item placed on the table, Qin An frowned slightly.

The Dragon Demon explained, "Mr. Qin, this can be considered a supreme treasure for someone of the Void Shattering Realm; take a look and see for yourself."

The Dragon Demon pushed the box in front of Qin An as he spoke.

Qin An’s frown deepened.

This wooden box looked extremely ordinary, without even any carved patterns, just like a regular object.

However, one could sense a slight energy seeping from the seams of the wooden box.

And yet this energy was both profoundly mystical and incredibly real.

Qin An contemplated briefly, then took the wooden box in front of him and opened it.

As the wooden box opened, a wisp of aura flowed out, instantly enveloping the room.

Upon seeing the contents of the wooden box, Qin An raised an eyebrow slightly, "This item is rather valuable. Using it to resolve this matter seems a bit excessive."

The box contained a small, verdant plant.

At first glance, it appeared ordinary, but upon closer examination, one could sense a void yet real force circulating within the plant.

This is the Xuanxu Grass.

He had just exchanged words with Zhu Xue Shuang and learned the key to forging the supreme foundation in the Void Shattering Realm.

To forge the supreme foundation, one needs three pieces of Xuanxu Grass.

This plant grows randomly, making it nearly impossible to find just one.

Yet now, Princess Long San was giving him a piece of Xuanxu Grass, and the cost was merely resolving the issue with the Alchemy Master Alliance. There was some intrigue here.

The matter of the Alchemy Master Alliance was indeed significant, but not to this extent.

After all, if someone truly wished to forge the supreme foundation, offering this Xuanxu Grass could incite countless individuals to lay down their lives for the Dragon Palace.

Having heard this, the Dragon Demon sighed, "Little demon did not expect the princess to offer such a thing as the Xuanxu Grass. It wasn’t actually the princess who gave it; she found His Majesty the Dragon King and requested it. When she handed it to me, she only said one thing."

Qin An asked, "What did she say?"

The Dragon Demon slowly replied, "If Mr. Qin accepts this item, then she and Mr. Qin will become unbreakable allies. She will not betray Mr. Qin, and she hopes Mr. Qin will not distance himself from her."

Upon hearing this, Qin An instantly understood Princess Long San’s intentions and asked, "It seems the Dragon Prince’s ascension is imminent, and Princess Long San appears anxious."

The Dragon Demon candidly replied, "Mr. Qin is correct. Becoming the Dragon Crown Prince, even without sitting on the Dragon King’s throne, would make one second to none and above countless others, even able to oppress the other dragon candidates by leveraging this position."

"Should His Majesty the Dragon King ascend to eternity one day, the Dragon Crown Prince would assume the throne of the Dragon Palace with supreme stature."

Qin An contemplated briefly, then took the Xuanxu Grass from the wooden box and manipulated his internal Void Essence to induce the power within the Xuanxu Grass.

The Xuanxu Grass turned to ash, and the void yet real power was stored in Qin An’s mind.

At this moment, it was integrating with the Void Essence, flowing along with it.

He agreed; in reality, this was an offer he could not refuse.

A piece of Xuanxu Grass is so precious it moves countless hearts.

Considering Princess Long San could produce it, he naturally had to accept it.

As for the cooperation ceremony with Princess Long San, Qin An honestly found it inconsequential.

Leaning on the Dragon Palace for collaboration also brought substantial benefits.

Not to mention, he truly couldn’t refuse the Xuanxu Grass.

After Qin An absorbed the Xuanxu Grass, the Dragon Demon’s face showed a hint of envy.

Truth be told, upon seeing the Xuanxu Grass, he even wanted to absorb it on the spot, but he knew being that rash would have only led him to the Dragon Slaying Platform, where Princess Long San could personally behead him.

The Dragon Demon calmed his envious heart and asked, "Since Mr. Qin has absorbed the Xuanxu Grass, could you please tell me how to resolve the situation? If successful, not only could Princess Long San stabilize the current crisis, but she could achieve even greater accomplishments."

Qin An smiled slightly, "Rumors cease in the face of the wise, but after rumors spread, there aren’t that many wise people. If that’s the case, let the original foolish ones be influenced by the wise."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon Demon showed a puzzled expression, "Mr. Qin, this little demon is dull and doesn’t quite understand. Please, speak more directly."

Qin An smiled slightly, "If Princess Long San wants to establish her reputation, this is a perfect opportunity. Have Princess Long San gather the demon forces, and then let her swallow enough compound elixirs in front of everyone. The amount needed is whatever it takes to earn their trust."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon Demon was first stunned, then slapped his thigh, saying, "Mr. Qin, genius! How didn’t this occur to me?"

The crux of the rumor was the Alchemy Master Alliance publicizing that Qin An’s elixirs were toxic.

If Princess Long San consumed the elixirs in front of numerous demons, this rumor would naturally collapse.

The Dragon Demon also understood what Qin An mentioned about solidifying a reputation meant.

Princess Long San’s decisiveness would surely make her shine brightly, and the Dragon King would also be overjoyed.

Princess Long San would become even closer to the position of Dragon Crown Prince.

Qin An got up and said, "There’s no need for more words. I have things to do and must leave first."

The issue had been resolved, so he naturally needed to head to the medical hall, intending to spend those three days honing his skills in the medical profession.

The Dragon Demon hurried to send him off and soon arrived with Qin An at the door.

At that moment, Qin An suddenly stopped.

The Dragon Demon was filled with confusion, not understanding Qin An’s intentions.

After a brief pause, Qin An’s eyes gradually turned cold.

Seeing Qin An’s icy eyes, the Dragon Demon felt a chill down his spine.

He didn’t know why someone at the Great Success of Shattering Void Realm like himself was afraid of someone at the initial understanding of the Void Shattering Realm, yet he was.

Qin An casually said, "Keep an eye on the Alchemy Master Alliance’s movements for me. If they ever meddle again, I will make them lose utterly."