81: Rumors and speculations

Qingyou Imperial City, Prince of Zhenbeis Residence.

Nangong Yu was listening to Qing Ling explain the elements of music scores, how to read them, and other knowledge.

Although he knew all these things clearly, he still had to put on an act.

Just then, a special voice entered his ears, catching his attention.

"Master, Nangong Wenxin and others want to buy the tribulation crossing pill. Tian Kui asks if it is possible to provide them?"

Hearing Ying Mei's words, Nangong Yu couldn't help but glance in the direction of the main cultivation room, lost in thought.

As the people following him, the Zhenbei Army should be helped, and the stronger they are, the better!

Moreover, in the past six months, Mother has obtained three god fusion pills, and now she has stepped into the Late Stage of the Divine Combination Realm. She should be breaking through to the Peak in the next few days.

As a result, not only do Nangong Wenxin and the other two need the tribulation crossing pill, but Mother also needs it.

Thinking of this, Nangong Yu mentally transmitted to Ying Mei, "Reply to Tian Kui: Special Grade tribulation crossing pill is three million Spirit Stones each, High Grade tribulation crossing pill is one million eight hundred thousand Spirit Stones each. There are no low-level ones. Tell Nangong Wenxin to have the Spirit Stones ready before talking!"

"Understood!"

Ying Mei agreed, then fell silent.

Nangong Yu fell into deep thought. In the Time-Space Merchant Guild, the higher the grade of the Medicinal Pill, the more expensive the exchange price, but it seemed to be within a reasonable range.

After all, as far as he knew, even a Low Grade tribulation crossing pill in the Qingyou Empire cost over 600,000, and although a Special Grade had never appeared, he imagined it would be at that price, or even higher.

After all, three million Spirit Stones was not really much for an Empire!

Looking at it this way, he needed to find a way to start Alchemy again. It would be best to refine the tribulation crossing pill as soon as possible to reduce unnecessary waste!

Of course, the top priority now was naturally to refine the Grade 5 Infant Transformation Pill, allowing himself to achieve a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Transformation Realm!

Thinking of this, Nangong Yu looked up at the sky and hesitated no longer.

He had Ying Mei set up an illusion and be ready at all times to cover up the visions caused by his Alchemy.

Subsequently, he walked directly to the side, took out the void feather (Medicine Cauldron) and the Spirit Medicine for the Infant Transformation Pill, and prepared to start Alchemy!

...

Clear Serenity, Qianqing Hall.

Nangong Aotian sat high on the Dragon throne, his expression calm as an ancient well, not knowing what he was thinking.

He looked down, "Wang Chongming, how is the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Wang Chongming quickly stepped across, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, there are some leads. This matter is too confidential. Those who know about it are the Emperors of the three Eastern Flame nations and their close ministers, so it is somewhat difficult to investigate. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

Nangong Aotian's expression sank, "Speak directly, what did you find?"

Feeling the imperial pressure coming towards him, Wang Chongming bowed even lower, "Your Majesty, the specifics are unclear. I only know that the fifth force of the Xuanling Continent, which stands above the mundane world, has taken action."

"It is said that the Emperors of the three nations, including Eastern Flame, have received warnings not to invade our Qingyou Empire, nor to allow the Qingyou Empire to fall into chaos!"

Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

The fifth force that stands above the mundane world?

Isn't that the Tianji Pavilion?

There are five transcendent forces in the Xuanling Continent: the Alchemist Association, the Talisman Master Association, the Artifact Master Alliance, the Formation Master Alliance, and the mysterious and unpredictable Tianji Pavilion.

The Alchemist Association is a special association formed by almost all the top Alchemists in the Xuanling Continent. Because of its special nature, even other Sect forces can join the Alchemist Association!

In the Alchemist Association, Alchemists can certify their Alchemist grade and obtain the corresponding Alchemist badge. The badge allows other Cultivators to easily recognize your Alchemist grade and receive their respect.

With this badge, it invisibly reduces a lot of trouble. After all, in the Cultivator world, the Medicinal Pills of Alchemists are treasures for Cultivators to achieve a Breakthrough, recover, heal, and even save lives. No one would offend an Alchemist!

In fact, high-grade Alchemists are often the existences that various forces compete to win over.

And if you join the Alchemist Association directly, you will receive a certain degree of protection from the Alchemist Association!

In addition, Alchemists can also exchange Alchemy experience with other Alchemists in the Alchemist Association, and sell Spirit Medicine, Pill Formula, and Medicinal Pills!

Conversely, Alchemists also receive corresponding discounts when purchasing these things at the Alchemist Association.

The Artifact Master Alliance, Talisman Master Association, and Formation Master Alliance are much the same as the Alchemist Association.

Only this Tianji Pavilion is mysterious and unpredictable, with Disciples who measure the secrets of heaven and calculate the secrets of heaven, capable of knowing the affairs of the world.

Even those from top forces are unwilling to offend the Tianji Pavilion. Otherwise, if they say a word casually, it is very likely that you will die without even knowing how you died.

"Oh?"

Nangong Aotian's expression shook slightly upon hearing Wang Chongming's words, "What is going on? Is there any known reason?"

The Tianji Pavilion would not take action easily!

There must be a special existence in the Qingyou Empire for the Tianji Pavilion to take action to protect Clear Serenity.

Hearing this question, the ministers all looked at Wang Chongming with expectant eyes, with a hint of unrealistic expectation in their hearts.

Wang Chongming showed a bitter smile, "Your Majesty, I cannot find out. Since it concerns the Tianji Pavilion, how would I dare to investigate further?"

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but shake their heads, knowing that what Wang Chongming said was true.

However, knowing the reason why the three nations including Eastern Flame wanted to form an Alliance made everyone feel a little more at ease.

Just at this moment, Wang Chongming thought of something and hesitated to speak.

Seeing his expression, Nangong Aotian said coldly, "If you have something to say, say it. Why are you stuttering?"

Wang Chongming bowed, "Your Majesty, I thought of a rumor passed down by my subordinates, and I don't know if I should say it."

"Speak!"

Nangong Aotian parted his thin lips slightly and spat out a single word.

Wang Chongming nodded, "There are two such speculations circulating among the upper echelons of the three nations, including the Dongyan Empire. One is that the Qingyou Empire has something that the Tianji Pavilion needs, and they need the Qingyou Empire to be stable and not chaotic."

Hearing this, everyone shook their heads.

"With a mysterious existence like the Tianji Pavilion, how could my Clear Serenity possibly have something they need?"

Nangong Aotian frowned slightly, "Wang Chongming, what about the other speculation?"

"The second is that the Tianji Pavilion has an important Disciple who has entered the world. They are currently in the Qingyou Empire, and their cultivation strength should not be high, so they do not allow the Qingyou Empire to fall into chaos!"

Once these words were spoken, the ministers' expressions shifted slightly, and they actually felt that this speculation was very likely.

The head of the civil officials, Prime Minister Qin Xiangwen, spoke: "Your Majesty, regardless of which possibility it is, my Clear Serenity must take some countermeasures!"

"What do you mean by that?"

Nangong Aotian asked, his expression thoughtful.

Qin Xiangwen bowed slightly, "Your Majesty, the Tianji Pavilion does not allow my Qingyou Empire to fall into chaos, and because of this, it has solved the external troubles of the three nations including the Dongyan Empire for Clear Serenity, and even Beichuan..."

"Since we know this, we should make some decisions, at least to ensure that the Empire cannot be chaotic, and to ensure that the officials of Clear Serenity cannot be chaotic. It is even possible that we should warn those Sect forces within the territory."

Nangong Aotian nodded slightly upon hearing this, "In that case, let the Prime Minister lead people to draft a plan for this matter and submit it to me for a final decision as soon as possible!"

"As you command!"

Qin Xiangwen bowed slightly and accepted the task he had brought upon himself.