"That woman just now was truly beautiful, a peerless beauty in her prime!"
"What a pity, a fresh flower stuck in a pile of cow dung!"
Even after they had passed, many prodigies of the Dan Emperor Clan were still chatting, feeling regretful.
Abenue's peerless beauty was rare in the world, perhaps only an Imperial Maiden could be mentioned in the same breath.
"Don't wag your tongues carelessly, be careful you're overheard," Dan Xian scolded, leading them away.
Ye Chen didn't harbor much hostility towards the Dan Emperor Clan; it was merely the fickleness of the world.
They had made their own choice. He didn't need to force the Dan Emperor Clan to befriend him. Moreover, back on the Fallen Emperor Battlefield, the Alchemy Emperor had done him a favor, bestowing upon him a segment of alchemy inheritance.
Not long after, Ruo Ya returned gracefully, her figure elegant and jade-like, charming and captivating.
Behind her came over ten attendants, each holding Divine Light Spheres that shimmered brilliantly, quite eye-catching.
There were easily over a hundred of these Divine Light Spheres.
Ruo Ya approached, offering a gentle smile: "Esteemed guests, the medicinal herbs you requested have arrived. Please inspect them."
Ye Chen stepped forward, his eyes radiating strands of sharp light as he swiftly scanned the many herbs within the Divine Light Spheres. Soon, he nodded.
All these herbs were of sufficient medicinal age. Even while stored within the Divine Light Spheres, they were nourished and cultivated by precious divine soil, provided with vast heaven and earth spiritual energy to continue growing. They were all of the highest quality, with no inferior ones mixed in, which satisfied Ye Chen greatly.
The Wanbao Pavilion truly did not deceive the old or the young.
Ye Chen smiled at Elder Ruo Ya: "Elder Ruo Ya, I am very satisfied. What is the price?"
Ruo Ya gave a light smile: "The total price is seven hundred eighty-six million, eight hundred twenty thousand jin of spirit stones. Because this purchase amount is relatively large, Ruo Ya can make a decision on behalf of the Wanbao Pavilion to waive the remaining digits. The guest need only pay seven hundred eighty million."
Seeing this, everyone inwardly nodded. This woman's conduct was indeed first-rate, directly waiving over six million jin of spirit stones, instantly earning their goodwill.
Naturally, they didn't think the Wanbao Pavilion was losing out. The overall value of these herbs was around eight hundred million, but that was merely the market price. Privately, the Wanbao Pavilion still made a hefty profit.
"Then I thank Elder Ruo Ya."
Ye Chen didn't stand on ceremony either. With a casual wave, a small mountain-like pile of divine spirit sources immediately appeared, swirling with thousands of strands of dawn light, fragrant and billowing, misting the entire Medicine Hall. Divine radiance bloomed, causing the other attendants in the hall to stare with shining eyes.
The many Heaven's Pride prodigies of the Dan Emperor Clan on the side were also greatly surprised.
At this level, what was needed for transactions naturally wasn't ordinary spirit stones; the Wanbao Pavilion wouldn't accept those. But divine spirit sources could be accepted, as they were of great use even to Great Powers.
Looking at the dazzling array of divine spirit sources, Ruo Ya's eyes also flickered with a trace of wonder. A quick inspection revealed their value was roughly seven hundred eighty million; even if not exact, it was close enough.
For guests with such large purchase amounts, the Wanbao Pavilion would appropriately offer some discounts and naturally wouldn't quibble over minor differences.
Ruo Ya gently waved her hand, swish, collecting all the spirit sources. Then, with her hands forming seals, she struck out one special Great Dao Rune after another.
These Great Dao Runes shot towards the many Divine Light Spheres, imprinting themselves one by one. Immediately, the restrictions on the Divine Light Spheres shattered, and streams of radiant, colorful medicinal herbs floated down, landing before Ye Chen in a riot of colors.
Swish! Ye Chen instantly collected them, storing them in a space within his body.
At the same time, Ruo Ya gave a slight bow towards Ye Chen and the others before heading to Dan Xian's group. Her gaze swept over them, their special aura and the scent of alchemy already allowing her to guess their identity: Heaven's Pride prodigies from the Dan Emperor Clan.
She offered a gentle, shallow smile: "Esteemed guests, I am Ruo Ya, the responsible elder of the Medicine Hall. What do you require?"
Dan Xian also took out a list: "Elder Ruo Ya, I need to purchase some medicinal herbs for alchemy. Please ensure all these herbs are gathered."
Ruo Ya scanned the herbs on the list quickly. Good, most were available.
But towards the end, her gaze focused slightly. She then looked up at Dan Xian: "Esteemed guests, most on the list are available. However, the Nine Soul Heavenly Fruit, Blue Silver Divine Herb, Shaking Heaven Secret Fruit, and Phoenix Blood Pill Herb are not."
"What?!"
Dan Xian's eyes widened. The other young prodigies of the Dan Emperor Clan behind him were equally shocked, because these four were precisely among the main herbs needed to refine the pill, indispensable.
"The Wanbao Pavilion, as a place of myriad treasures, should have all kinds of treasures, including medicinal herbs. Why would they be missing?" Dan Xian frowned slightly. "Before coming, I inquired with a Wanbao Pavilion elder, who said the Wanbao Pavilion had all the herbs."
Ruo Ya gave a slight bow of apology: "My apologies, the Wanbao Pavilion currently does not have these four herbs. If the guests are willing to wait, in one year, the Wanbao Pavilion will receive a batch of herbs, which will include the four herbs the guests desire."
Dan Xian's expression darkened. This trip was a command personally issued by the Imperial Maiden.
Because the Imperial Maiden needed to refine a certain pill. Other herbs could be missing, but these four were indispensable, the most crucial main ingredients.
More importantly, the true purpose of the Imperial Maiden refining this pill was for use at the Imperial Son Feast.
One year later, the Imperial Son Feast would long be over, and he would have no chance.
He wanted to use this opportunity to get closer to the Imperial Maiden and win her favor.
If it could develop into a Dao companion relationship, that would naturally be best.
Therefore, this was a great opportunity he absolutely could not let the Imperial Maiden down.
Suddenly, Dan Xian seemed to think of something. He looked at Ye Chen and the others not far away. Hadn't these people just purchased over a hundred kinds of herbs? Among them, he had glimpsed what seemed like the four main herbs. He turned to Ruo Ya: "Were those four herbs bought by them?"
Ruo Ya gently shook her head: "My apologies, I cannot disclose that."
However, Dan Xian was convinced. He directly walked around Ruo Ya, heading towards Ye Chen, blocking their path: "Fellow Daoist, I wish to buy the Nine Soul Heavenly Fruit, Blue Silver Divine Herb, Shaking Heaven Secret Fruit, and Phoenix Blood Pill Herb you just purchased. I am willing to pay ten percent more."
Everyone in the Medicine Hall was startled. Ten percent more! These were no ordinary herbs; the price of any single one could be called astronomical. Combined, the four were extremely expensive.
Truly the Dan Emperor Clan, indeed wealthy and imposing.
But Ye Chen frowned slightly, speaking indifferently: "My apologies, I am not selling."
Hearing this, Dan Xian frowned: "Fellow Daoist, how about twenty percent more? Please consider carefully. This isn't a bargain you can find just anywhere."
Ye Chen replied coldly: "Not interested."