Chapter 2552: Extremely Hot!

"If you can really refine the Jasper Renewal Pill, it means your skill surpasses mine as the National Preceptor! What does it matter if I let you take the position?" Lin Lan sneered.

Between the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill and the Jasper Renewal Pill, there was a vast gap—a difference of a hundred thousand miles!

As a second-grade Heavenly Alchemist, he himself had yet to refine the Jasper Renewal Pill, which spoke volumes.

Ye Yuan's talent was indeed strong, but what he had just displayed was clearly his limit.

This showed that the drawback of affinity still affected Ye Yuan.

And not insignificantly!

Within a mere five years, wanting to refine the Jasper Renewal Pill was nothing but a pipe dream!

In his fury, Lin Lan only wanted Ye Yuan dead.

So, he bet with Ye Yuan again!

The two made a soul contract, stunning everyone present.

This Ye Yuan really seemed to crave chaos!

"Heh, Lord National Preceptor, thank you for your generosity!" Ye Yuan said with a smile.

Lin Lan sneered, "Just pray you don't fall into my hands!"

With that, Lin Lan left with his entourage.

A grand confiscation operation ended like this, leaving everyone astonished.

Tang Yu and his son stumbled over to Ye Yuan, grateful, "Thank you, Big Brother!"

Ye Yuan said calmly, "Since you call me Big Brother, how could I ignore the Tang family's affairs? Alright, you're both badly injured; hurry back and tend to your wounds!"

But Tang Yu didn't leave, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Ye Yuan understood his meaning and smiled, "Are you worried I can't refine the Jasper Renewal Pill?"

Tang Yu felt a bit embarrassed and nodded slightly.

Ye Yuan laughed, "Don't worry. A mere Jasper Renewal Pill—how could it stump me, Ye Yuan?"

Lu Yun stepped forward, "Young friend Ye, you're being too reckless! Even a second-grade Heavenly Alchemist can't refine the Jasper Renewal Pill. It's unrealistic to think you can do it in five years!"

Ye Yuan chuckled, "Second-grade Heavenly Alchemist? Didn't that second-grade Heavenly Alchemist just lose to me?"

Everyone exchanged glances, speechless.

...

"What did you say! The National Preceptor... lost? How... how is that possible?" The First Prince jumped up in shock upon hearing the news.

This news was truly astounding.

When his subordinate recounted the process, the First Prince was silent for a long time.

He had put so much effort into getting the National Preceptor to act against the Tang family.

Yet, the National Preceptor had suffered a complete defeat!

Before this, the First Prince had been extremely pleased with this move.

In this imperial city, who could save someone from the National Preceptor's grasp?

But unexpectedly, the National Preceptor had lost!

Lost so thoroughly!

The plan he had painstakingly devised was thus crushed.

The First Prince waved his hand, dismissing everyone.

A gray-robed old man emerged from behind the screen.

The First Prince sighed, "Oh well, at least the National Preceptor is now at odds with Second Brother! There's no way Ye Yuan can win that five-year bet! When the time comes, I'll deal with Second Brother! Master Yu, what do you think?"

This gray-robed old man was Huang Zhaoyu, the First Prince's master.

Rather than a struggle between the First Prince and Second Prince for the throne, it was more a contest between these two Great Extreme Heaven experts.

Huang Zhaoyu said, "If the National Preceptor can win the five-year bet, that's good. But you must also prepare other contingencies."

The First Prince was surprised, "Master Yu, is that possible? A first-grade Heavenly Alchemist is indeed astonishing. But the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill and the Jasper Renewal Pill are incomparable! Even the National Preceptor can't refine the Jasper Renewal Pill."

Huang Zhaoyu smiled, "Before this, didn't no one think Ye Yuan could win? And what was the result?"

The First Prince was choked, unable to retort.

Huang Zhaoyu said, "If you want to sit on the throne, you must consider everything thoroughly! Becoming emperor doesn't mean you can rest easy! Donglin Kingdom is no paradise; there are powerful enemies eyeing it covetously, and above, there are behemoths like Yuzhen Heavenly Sect. One wrong move, and the nation could fall! Do you think being emperor is easy? Has His Majesty not been cautious and treading on thin ice all these years? Otherwise, how would you two have the chance to contend for the throne?"

The First Prince's gaze darkened, feeling immense pressure.

Indeed, compared to his father, they were still far too immature.

He bowed respectfully to Huang Zhaoyu, "Please guide me, Master Yu!"

Huang Zhaoyu nodded, "I don't think Ye Yuan can win either. But this Ye Yuan is no simpleton! Old fox Lu Yun—would he make a losing bet? Don't forget what their wager is! What if, just what if, that Ye Yuan really wins? He might very well become the National Preceptor! A Heavenly Alchemist who can refine the Jasper Renewal Pill—even His Majesty wouldn't want to offend him!"

The First Prince's pupils contracted; he hadn't considered that possibility.

If Master Yu's words came true, he would be in danger!

"Master Yu, this..." The First Prince was unsettled.

Huang Zhaoyu said, "So, the first thing you need to do now is investigate this Ye Yuan! The more detailed, the better! Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll never be defeated!"

The First Prince agreed deeply and nodded, "And the second thing?"

Huang Zhaoyu said, "Those few from Yuzhen Heavenly Sect have practically become emperors in all but name! Even if you ascend the throne in the future, you can't bypass them! Without their nod, you have no chance! So you must build good relations with them! With their support, even His Majesty will think twice! Only then can you be safe!"

The First Prince's eyes grew brighter, feeling as if the clouds had parted to reveal the moon!

...

The news of the National Preceptor's defeat swept through the entire city!

The National Preceptor had lost!

The National Preceptor had lost to an ascender!

And an ascender with only one point of affinity!

This matter was simply explosive.

The entire imperial city was buzzing with discussion.

"You don't know—everyone thought that ascender was a clown! But in the end, when the Cloud Mountain Stone Mother appraised the pill as seventh-grade mid, everyone was dumbfounded!"

"Really? A one-point affinity can be that impressive?"

"Absolutely true! So many people saw it—how could it be fake? Heh, a seventh-grade mid Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill! The Tang family is about to rise! With just one Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill, the Tang family can surpass all other families in the imperial city!"

"Hearing you say that, I really should go check out the Tang family!"

...

This scene was common in every street and alley.

A first-grade Heavenly Alchemist was already a huge sensation.

Add to that a seventh-grade Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill, and Lin Lan's crushing defeat and apology—it was impossible not to cause a stir!

The Tang family instantly became the hottest family.

The Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pill refined by Ye Yuan became the most sought-after pill in the city!

Every single pill sold for a sky-high price!