386: Chapter 386 Ye Huang'an's Assistance

Senior Ye Huangan shielded Ji Taichang behind him, acting extremely overbearing and dominant!

Upon hearing this, the Seventh Elder of the Wuyun Sect's expression grew even uglier, and she slowly clenched her hands.

If they were outside, she would have attacked to avenge her Disciple no matter what.

However, Ji Taichang was hiding within the Benlei Sect's base, and Senior Ye Huangan had every justification to protect him. If she were to force an attack within the Benlei Sect's base, the Benlei Sect would have every reason to take action against the Wuyun Sect!

If she were to truly ignite a war between the Benlei Sect and the Wuyun Sect, that was a responsibility she could not bear!

Thinking of this.

The Seventh Elder of the Wuyun Sect glared fiercely at Ji Taichang and turned to leave.

"Revered Master! He stole my horse..."

True Disciple Yan Sen became anxious and grabbed the sleeve of the Seventh Elder of the Wuyun Sect.

"Shut up!"

The Seventh Elder of the Wuyun Sect glared at him as well, gritting her teeth as she sent a voice transmission: "You blind fool! Do you want to ignite a war between the Benlei Sect and the Wuyun Sect?"

True Disciple Yan Sen shrank his neck, still unwilling to give up: "But my horse..."

The Seventh Elder of the Wuyun Sect coldly sent a voice transmission: "This boy has the protection of the Benlei Sect; we cannot touch him for now."

"Furthermore, he was able to clear the ninth level of the Thunder Refining Tower. His talent is terrifying, and he is highly likely to become a True Disciple of the Benlei Sect, or even its future successor!"

"If he truly becomes a True Disciple of the Benlei Sect... you will have to swallow this matter!"

"Who told you to be weak and lose to him!"

Having said that, she took True Disciple Yan Sen and the others and turned to leave the area.

"Many thanks to Senior for stepping in to resolve the situation."

Ji Taichang cupped his hands in salute toward Senior Ye Huangan.

Senior Ye Huangan stroked his beard and laughed: "Hahaha... You are too polite, little friend. You have passed the Thunder Refining Tower trial and are currently within my Benlei Sect's base. No matter who tries to attack you, this old man will help you!"

"Since you were able to clear the ninth level of the Thunder Refining Tower, you will surely become a True Disciple of the Benlei Sect. Your future is limitless..."

Senior Ye Huangan's attitude was very polite, even carrying a faint hint of flattery!

Because he clearly knew what it meant to speed-clear the ninth level of the Thunder Refining Tower in such a short time!

Looking across the entire Tianlan Province, Ji Taichang was an absolute top-tier Genius who would surely become a powerful expert in the future. Naturally, he had to treat him well.

"Senior is too kind with the praise."

Ji Taichang wore a faint smile as he exchanged a few pleasantries with Senior Ye Huangan.

Half an hour later.

Qin Shishi finally emerged from the Thunder Refining Tower, sporting a few scratches and looking somewhat disheveled.

But her flushed face held a hint of excitement.

This was because she had passed the sixth level and obtained the qualification to enter the Disciple Recruitment Assembly!

Although she had only barely cleared it, she was very satisfied, because this meant she also had a chance to enter the outer sect of the Benlei Sect.

Even if it was just the outer sect, it would allow her to break free from the shackles of the Qin Family and the Luochen Sect, and she would not be far from Ji Taichang...

Qin Shishi hugged Ji Taichang's arm and asked curiously: "Young Master Ji, which level did you clear?"

"The ninth level."

"Hiss... As expected of Young Master Ji!"

Qin Shishi was somewhat surprised, but not overly so; she had long since witnessed Ji Taichang's terrifying strength and talent.

Soon.

The two obtained a travel pass from Senior Ye Huangan, stepped into the teleportation array at the Benlei Sect's base, and began their journey to the Liefeng Immortal Prefecture!

Leiming City.

This was an ancient city located near the Benlei Sect's territory and was also property of the Benlei Sect. The Disciple Recruitment Assembly would also be held in Leiming City.

Ji Taichang and Qin Shishi teleported into Leiming City.

With more than two months remaining until the Disciple Recruitment Assembly, Ji Taichang and Qin Shishi strolled around Leiming City to familiarize themselves with the environment.

After strolling for a while, the two accidentally arrived at a remote and dilapidated street. The area was guarded by Cultivators with fierce expressions, and most of the people entering and leaving were covering their faces.

"Young Master Ji, what is this place?"

Qin Shishi sensed that the atmosphere here was not right and subconsciously hugged Ji Taichang's arm tighter.

Ji Taichang glanced at it: "It should be a black market."

"A black market?"

Qin Shishi's eyes widened slightly: "Isn't Leiming City the territory of the Benlei Sect? How can there be a black market here? Won't it be investigated and shut down by the Benlei Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Taichang knew that Qin Shishi had grown up in the Qin Family her whole life and had never ventured out into the world.

He explained casually: "The world is not just black and white. Even within the Benlei Sect, there are people who need the black market industry; it is a significant source of income. To be able to open a black market in Leiming City, there must be high-level experts from the Benlei Sect tacitly approving and backing it."

"Let's go, we should go in and take a look."

Ji Taichang possessed the Double-Pupil Immortal Eyes, and he was eager to try his luck to see if he could pick up any bargains.

A moment later.

Ji Taichang toured the black market once, his expression darkening slightly.

His Double-Pupil Immortal Eyes could see through illusions and perceive the Origin, but he found that there were quite a lot of fakes in the black market, and the prices of genuine items were not low either. There were simply no bargains to be picked up!

"As expected, the buyer is never as shrewd as the seller."

Finally, Ji Taichang arrived at a street stall in the black market, where several bottles and jars were displayed.

The stall owner lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "Fellow Daoist, these bottles of Medicinal Pills were personally refined by Great Master Zhuang Yan, a fourth-grade Alchemist of the Benlei Sect. The quality is absolutely top-notch! These are top-tier goods; you wouldn't be able to buy them outside even if you wanted to..."

Qin Shishi's eyes widened slightly, and she was secretly shocked.

To be able to bring out items from a Benlei Sect Alchemist to sell, it seemed this black market was indeed opened by Cultivators from within the Benlei Sect.

Ji Taichang's gaze fell on a white bottle: "How much for this bottle of Medicinal Pills?"

"Fellow Daoist has a good eye!"

The stall owner looked left and right, then whispered: "This is a third-tier peak-grade Medicinal Pill, the Immortal Nourishing Pill. It can cause the cultivation of Cultivators below the True Immortal realm to skyrocket, and it has no side effects. Outside, a bottle would cost at least 500,000 Immortal Crystals. Since we are fated today, I will sell it to you for 300,000!"

"300,000 Immortal Crystals?!"

Qin Shishi gasped.

Even for a powerful expert at the True Immortal realm, taking out 300,000 Immortal Crystals in one go was not easy; that amount was enough to buy her life!

Although increasing cultivation without side effects was tempting, it was only useful for Loose Immortals and Earth Immortals, and the price was exorbitantly high. It had absolutely no cost-effectiveness. It would be strange if anyone actually bought this!

"I'll buy it."

Ji Taichang casually tossed out a Storage Ring.

"Fellow Daoist is generous! I can tell at a glance that you are a person of great distinction and extraordinary talent. With the help of this bottle of Immortal Nourishing Pill, you will surely soar to the skies..."

The stall owner was overjoyed; he hadn't expected Ji Taichang not to haggle at all!

He immediately put away the Storage Ring, scanned it with his Divine Sense, and after confirming that the quantity and quality of the Immortal Crystals were correct, he immediately stuffed the Immortal Nourishing Pill into Ji Taichang's hand, as if afraid that Ji Taichang would regret it.

"It's yours."

Ji Taichang suddenly handed the Immortal Nourishing Pill to Qin Shishi.

"Ah? For me??"

Qin Shishi was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly waved her hands: "I can't, I can't! Young Master Ji, this is too precious. I cannot accept it..."

"Do you think that with my talent and strength, I would need this thing?"

Ji Taichang chuckled lightly and pinched Qin Shishi's cheek: "The Immortal Nourishing Pill is useless to me, but after you consume it, you might be able to pass the Benlei Sect's Disciple Recruitment Assembly. This concerns your future destiny."