Chapter 650: Chapter 260: Thousand-Year Dragon Turtle: Arrival at Cangran Island

At the far end of the Marketplace entrance, Xiao Chen noticed a wanted poster that had been put up recently.

It depicted a cultivator wearing a Bronze Mask.

Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the same person from the auction who had competed with the Yi Family Ancestor for the Tier Four Life-extending Elixir.

’He can be wanted for *that*?’

Curious, Xiao Chen stopped to read the details on the poster.

The charges stated that seven days ago, this person had, without provocation, killed two Yi Clan Members in the Tingtao Sea.

Then, five days ago, he injured three Yi Clan Members at the edge of the Cangming Sea and killed three passing Golden Core Loose Cultivators.

Finally, three days ago, he injured two patrolling cultivators dispatched by the Yi Family in the southern Cangming Sea.

Throughout his escape, he had killed another six innocent Golden Core Loose Cultivators to cover his tracks.

To put a stop to his marauding ways, the Yi Family and the Cangming Immortal Sect had jointly issued the wanted poster.

The total reward was one million Spirit Stones, with up to 300,000 Spirit Stones for providing a useful tip.

’Hmm?’

Xiao Chen was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected this person to not only successfully escape but also manage to kill some Yi Clan Members along the way.

After all, this person had dared to openly provoke a Nascent Soul True Monarch in public.

He must have made preparations in advance, and perhaps even had accomplices.

But to pull something like this off, he was clearly quite capable.

’Or perhaps,’ he wondered, ’the Yi Family Ancestor has grown so old that his strength is failing?’

Anyone who saw this wanted poster would easily come to the same suspicion.

’And his escape route is so strange.’

If it were Xiao Chen, he would have definitely retreated to the east or north.

In any case, he would have chosen a direction leading away from the Cangming Sea.

But from the poster’s contents, it was clear that the mysterious cultivator, far from distancing himself, had instead fled straight into the heart of the Cangming Sea. It was truly baffling.

However, Xiao Chen was only slightly curious and didn’t linger.

’After all, none of this has much to do with me. As long as there isn’t a wanted poster for me here, I’m fine.’

Tinglang Market also had a branch of the Spiritual Communication Pavilion.

It’s no wonder their information network was so extensive.

He bought an intelligence report as usual, but unfortunately, there was no useful information this time.

So, Xiao Chen asked directly, "Where can I find a Tier Four Alchemist who is willing to perform Alchemy for a Loose Cultivator?"

He thought for a moment and added, "Preferably not too far from here."

The manager assisting him immediately held out a hand. "This information is very expensive."

"It will cost you one hundred Spirit Stones."

Xiao Chen decisively paid the Spirit Stones and received a specific address.

After winding his way through several turns, he reached the end of a narrow alley.

He pushed aside the black curtain that covered the doorway, even in broad daylight.

Inside, a young boy was dozing, slumped over a table.

"Who’s there?!"

Startled awake by the footsteps, the boy shot to his feet, took half a step back, and his hands instinctively moved to cast a Defense Technique.

Xiao Chen frowned slightly. ’This place doesn’t seem very reliable.’

’Would a Tier Four Alchemist really live in a place like this?’

Still, he decided to ask, "I heard that Geng lives here, and I’ve come specifically to pay a visit. Is he in?"

Back at the Spiritual Communication Pavilion, this was the only address Xiao Chen had managed to obtain.

After all, Alchemists who were also Loose Cultivators were rare. Most couldn’t afford the enormous expenses and had to rely on a sect or family.

A Tier Four Alchemist among them was even rarer, so he had to at least give it a try.

"One moment, Senior!"

The boy turned to leave, then stopped abruptly, turned back to bow, and quickly ran behind a partition.

「A short while later.」

An old man with a white beard and hair walked over, his hands clasped behind his back.

He looked Xiao Chen up and down before asking unhurriedly, "You seem to be a new face, fellow Daoist. What business brings you to see this old man?"

Xiao Chen immediately asked, "Are you Alchemist Geng?"

"I would like to ask you to refine a Jade Marrow Infant Pill for me. I have the main ingredient prepared. I was wondering if you would be willing to take on the task?"

As he spoke, he took out a Sealed Medicine Jade Box, revealing the Moon-Dyed Jade Marrow Ganoderma inside.

Alchemist Geng glanced at the Jade Box, a flicker in his eyes.

He could tell at once from his vast experience that this Spirit Grass had been force-ripened using a Secret Technique.

’In that case, this person’s background or strength must be extraordinary.’

He stroked his beard lightly. "I can indeed help you refine a Rank-Breaking Spirit Pill, fellow Daoist."

"However, I won’t do it for nothing. You must agree to do something for me."

’Hmm?’

Xiao Chen shook his head slightly. He wasn’t keen on making such a deal. "I am on a tight schedule, but I’m willing to pay double the usual amount in Spirit Stones as remuneration."

He would rather spend more Spirit Stones if he could.

"I understand that you find it troublesome, fellow Daoist."

Alchemist Geng nodded, but then his tone shifted. "But do you really think a Tier Four Alchemist is in need of Spirit Stones?"

"This old man is well on in years. What use do I have for so many material possessions?"

A skilled Alchemist was a money tree in and of themselves.

Unless they had a great need, such as for a Breakthrough Realm, they were indeed not short of Spirit Stones.

"Alright."

Xiao Chen asked directly, "What is it you want my help with, Alchemist? Tell me and I’ll listen."

’Since I’m already here, I might as well hear what he wants before making a decision.’

’For one thing, some tasks might not be that complicated for me.’

’For another, Tier Four Alchemists are so rare; who knows where I’d have to go to find another one.’

’Besides, other Alchemists aren’t necessarily short on Spirit Stones either. They would most likely make their own demands.’

Hearing this question, Alchemist Geng did not answer directly.

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