Chapter 640: Meeting Again (2/2)

Even Madam Zi Yan had to smile bitterly. Spending two hundred Immortal Emperor Refined Jades to buy an Alchemy Fowl... Such a wasteful act was indicative of his riches. Even if the country mustered up its entire treasury, it would still be very difficult to produce two hundred Immortal Emperor Refined Jades.

Li Qiye alone was capable of throwing out such a sum without a care; he clearly was not short of money. Since even an entire country was not necessarily richer than him, the gap between the two sides was considerable.

Li Qiye smiled and asked: “However, if Your Highness really wants me to provide a condition... This wouldn’t be hard either. I will partic.i.p.ate in the Alchemy Conference for the Giant Bamboo Country, but I have a brother who wants to be a court alchemist, what does Your Highness think about this?”

Ancient Pine quietly reported to Madam Zi Yan. After hearing his words, she asked Li Qiye: “Is Young n.o.ble talking about s.h.i.+ Hao?”

“Correct.” Li Qiye nodded and said: “It is by fate that we’ve met, so although I will not take in a disciple, he has learned a bit of my pill refinement skill. Brother s.h.i.+’s clan was once loyal subjects of the Giant Bamboo Country, and he also wants to contribute to the country. I trust that he will be able to do so in the future.”

Madam Zi Yan nodded her head in agreement: “I can’t ask for more regarding this matter. As long as Envoy s.h.i.+ Hao is willing, the imperial court welcomes his registration at any time.”

The other monarchs were quite ecstatic as well. Since s.h.i.+ Hao had learned some pill arts from a supreme alchemist like Li Qiye, he would surely become a great talent in the future for the Giant Bamboo Country.

Li Qiye commanded Bai Weng: “Tell s.h.i.+ Hao to come meet Her Majesty and the other monarchs.” Li Qiye trained him not just because he valued s.h.i.+ Hao, it was also to train a talent for the Giant Bamboo Country.

Soon, Bai Weng led s.h.i.+ Hao into the room. Prior to this, Bai Weng had clearly told him of the situation, but s.h.i.+ Hao’s legs still shuddered the moment he saw the monarchs and Madam Zi Yan.

All the monarchs were of the Ancient Saint and Heavenly Sovereign realms. Needless to say, Madam Zi Yan was a Heavenly King with even greater prestige. s.h.i.+ Hao had never encountered such a situation before, so he was quite nervous.

He actually felt that this was all a dream. He had aspirations of reviving his clan, to be a court alchemist one day and slowly rebuild his family. However, these were only dreams buried deep inside his heart since, as a little envoy, he was very far from reaching these aspirations.

Prior to this, he didn’t even dream about meeting Her Majesty, but it was one of his wishes during his youth.

His dream came true too fast and he was not mentally prepared. He stepped inside the room while quivering, clearly having lost his calm.

Seeing s.h.i.+ Hao’s anxiety, Li Qiye encouraged him: “s.h.i.+ Hao, go greet the monarchs and Her Majesty. Her Majesty has agreed for you to become a court alchemist.”

Li Qiye’s reminder caused the nervous s.h.i.+ Hao to calm down. He kneeled down and bowed: “s.h.i.+ Hao from the s.h.i.+ Clan greets Your Majesty.”

“Rise.” Madam Zi Yan accepted his bow and nodded her head: “The s.h.i.+ Clan from the Calm River County had always been loyal subjects of the Giant Bamboo Country with great contributions. Today, you may enter the court and will bring prestige back to the name s.h.i.+.”

s.h.i.+ Hao was still overwhelmed by the swift and sudden realization of his dream. Her Majesty had personally allowed for him to become a court alchemist!

While s.h.i.+ Hao’s mind was still foggy, Bai Weng led him around to meet the other monarchs to fulfill his responsibility as s.h.i.+ Hao’s caretaker.

After greeting all the monarchs, s.h.i.+ Hao composed himself and prostrated before Li Qiye and emotionally uttered: “Big Brother…”

Countless words ran rampant in his mind, but he didn’t know where to start or how to express them. He understood that everything he gained today was because of Li Qiye.

Li Qiye also accepted his prostration and calmly said: “Do your best. It is not difficult to repay me as long as you don’t bring shame to my refinement technique. My pill technique is the best across the eons, so even if you have only learned a little bit, as long as you keep trying hard with diligence, then you will surely become a Legendary Alchemist in the future. I would be disappointed if you couldn’t achieve this.”

His words caused the madam and the monarchs to take deep breaths. What a bold tone, claiming himself to be the best of all time! Even the Alchemy Kingdom wouldn’t dare to make such a bombastic proclamation regarding their pill techniques.

However, such words from Li Qiye’s mouth carried great confidence and calmness as if it was not merely outrageous and ignorant bl.u.s.tering.

s.h.i.+ Hao took a calming breath and clenched his fists to say: “Big Brother, rest a.s.sured, I will definitely not let you down!” He had a new goal in his mind while being full of ambition. He must become a Legendary Alchemist!

Prior to this, he only wanted to become an Alchemy Master to be eligible to join the imperial court.