Chapter 618: Personally Visiting The Humble Abode (2/2)

The demon monarch placed an ancient box in front of Li Qiye: “This visit was in a hurry so I couldn’t prepare a big present. I have this little thing here and hope that Young Noble Li won’t laugh.”

Li Qiye looked at the box and didn’t move at all. He simply nodded and said: “I accept your goodwill, so I will accept this gift as well.”

The demon monarch heaved a sigh of relief after seeing Li Qiye accept the present. It would be quite a bad start if Li Qiye were to reject the gift.

The monarch was old and experienced, thus his dealings were meticulous and well thought out as he said: “County Envoy Shi Hao had contributed a lot to the Stonetreading County; he is dutiful and dedicated. I didn’t bring too many things on this trip, but I do have a little gift for you.”

Shi Hao was stunned as he accepted the gift from the monarch. He was only a small character, an ordinary envoy, so receiving a gift from the monarch was an impossible matter, something beyond his wildest dreams!

The demon monarch went on to say: “Our Majesty adores talents and I heard that Young Noble Li intends to visit the capital once. How about we go to the capital together so I can take you to see Her Majesty? I wonder if this would be acceptable to you?”

The Ancient Pine Demon Monarch was a man of high position; how could he be so deferential to an ordinary young cultivator? His respectful attitude astonished Shi Hao, but he slowly got used to it. He understood that Li Qiye was an extremely amazing alchemist.

Li Qiye didn’t refuse and nodded his head: “Very well, we can go take a look at the capital. Shi Hao will come with me.”

Prior to this, he intended to stay at Jadeblood Mountain for some time to teach Shi Hao pill refinement, but now Li Qiye had decided to take him to the capital.

“I…” Shi Hao was stunned since he had never been to the capital before.

It was a long journey from the Stonetreading County to the Giant Bamboo Country’s capital. How long would it take for someone with Shi Hao’s cultivation to get there? It was nearly impossible unless an expert decided to bring him along.

“That’s good, that’s good. Shi Hao should go take a look at the capital for more experience and broadening his horizons.” Bai Weng added. He could tell that Li Qiye wanted to groom Shi Hao.

Li Qiye nodded his head and said: “Then it is decided.”

Shi Hao couldn’t contain his excitement since he never thought he would have an opportunity to visit the capital. This was one of his aspirations — to visit the heart of the Giant Bamboo Country!

After Li Qiye made his decision, the demon monarch couldn’t help but rub his hands together in hesitation: “Young Noble Li…”

Li Qiye raised his brows and said: “Say what you want to say.”

The demon monarch wryly laughed and said: “Recently, I have been collecting ingredients for a six transformations fate pill. I’ve been wanting to refine one to increase my cultivation, but I hadn’t met the right alchemist. It is fate that we met today, so I wonder if you can refine a six transformations fate pill for me?”

He quickly added right after: “As for the payment, Young Noble Li can just say it.”

Six transformations pills were meant for Heavenly Sovereigns. The demon monarch had cultivated for several thousand years, but his cultivation had been stuck at this bottleneck and couldn’t reach the World Sovereign level.

Li Qiye glanced at him and asked: “Is this a test?”

“No, no, please don’t misunderstand!” The monarch quickly waved his hands in denial and said: “If you don’t want to, then just pretend like I never said anything. That was not my intention at all, it is just that I want the pill badly enough that I couldn’t help but ask for your assistance.”

Whether the monarch’s cautious and respectful attitude were for show or were actually from the bottom of his heart, it was still the same case. At this moment, he didn’t want to annoy Li Qiye, a supreme alchemist that the Giant Bamboo Country could only wish for!

“Fine, it doesn’t matter if it is a test or your desire for the pill.” Li Qiye said: “Since you showed respect, I will refine one for free this time. Luckily for you, you only want a six transformations pill. I would have asked for a sky high price for one with seven transformations. A fate pill of that level would bring along a tribulation after all, so I wouldn’t help just anyone.”

Six transformations pills were for Heavenly Sovereigns, and seven transformations pills were for Heavenly Kings. At the latter level, pill refinement would bring along quite a terrifying tribulation for the alchemist.

Because of this, fate pills of seven or more transformations had prohibitive pricing that only Heavenly Kings or Virtuous Paragons could afford.