Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 465 - 465 465 Genghuo Mine Veins Third Update

465: Chapter 465: Genghuo Mine Veins (Third Update) 465: Chapter 465: Genghuo Mine Veins (Third Update) At dusk, Li Nantian hosted a banquet in the Central Courtyard to entertain Long Yan.

After the battle at the Combat Demonstration Field, he had already recognized Long Yan, and since Li Yuanba had taken Long Yan as his master, he naturally had no objections.

Long Yan was undoubtedly a genius, and more importantly, with Long Yan’s help, Li Yuanba’s strength had clearly increased a lot, which he was glad to see.

“Family Head Li, do you think I am now qualified to accept Yuanba as an apprentice?”

Long Yan said with a smile.

“Of course.”

Li Nantian apologized with a smile, saying, “My young friend, I was negligent before.

I’ll drink this glass of wine first as a token of my apology!”

As he spoke, Li Nantian raised his glass and drank it all in one go.

Today, he had the satisfaction of holding his head high.

Li Yuanba had always been a concern of his, but now that he had the strength and had advanced so quickly, he was naturally happy.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time.

“Family Head Li, you’re too polite.”

Long Yan smiled faintly, raised his glass, and drained it as well.

“Young fellow, may I take the liberty of asking you, are you from a major power?”

After three rounds of drinks, Li Nantian couldn’t help but ask Long Yan about his background.

“I have no school or faction, just a loose cultivator.”

Long Yan replied with a smile.

“A loose cultivator?”

Li Nantian furrowed his brow; this answer was beyond his expectation.

“Young brother, you truly have extraordinary talents.

With your own cultivation, you have such strength.

I admire you.”

Li Nantian said, now looking up to Long Yan even more.

Loose cultivators had no advantages in many respects, but to have such strength merely proved Long Yan’s talents were not simple.

“Since you have no school or affiliation, how about joining the Li Family?”

Changing the subject, Li Nantian invited Long Yan to join the Li Family.

Long Yan’s talents were obvious; if he were to join the Li Family, they would gain a supreme genius, which would be all benefits and no harm to the Li Family.

“Well…

I have no intention of joining any forces for the time being.”

Long Yan smiled faintly, then added, “Yuanba is my disciple, if the Li Family has any difficulties, I will do my best to help.”

He indeed had no intention of joining any forces, and even if he were to join forces, he would join the major forces in the Emperor Domain.

Li Nantian sighed in his heart, not saying anything more, knowing full well that a genius like Long Yan could never be attracted to the Li Family.

In the vast Emperor Domain, the Li Family was but a speck of dust.

“Dad, are you worried about the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference?”

Li Yuanba was not stupid and naturally guessed what Li Nantian had in mind.

“That’s right.”

Li Nantian nodded slightly, not concealing anything, and said, “This Taiyan Martial Arts Conference is a matter of life and death for the Li Family.”

Li Nantian’s tone was very solemn.

“Is the Yuwen family strong?”

Long Yan did not have a clear understanding of the strength and situation of Taiyan Nine Cities.

“Master, there are three geniuses in the Yuwen Family: Yuwen Shengju, Yuwen Shendu, and Yuwen Shenwu.

You’ve met Yuwen Shengju and Yuwen Shendu.

Among them, Yuwen Shenwu is the strongest and the number one genius of Taiyan Nine Cities.”

Pausing for a moment, Li Yuanba continued: “Yuwen Shenwu had an extraordinary talent since he was young.

Five years ago, he was taken in as a disciple by a powerful figure in the Jiu Xiao Dynasty.

It is because of Yuwen Shenwu that the Yuwen Family dared to go against our Li Family at every turn.

Now, the other seven great clans all support the Yuwen Family, creating a very dangerous situation for the Li Family.”

Although the Li Family is the leader of the Nine Cities, they do not have the strength to fight against the eight great families.

“Will Yuwen Shenwu participate in the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference this time?

Yuwen Shenwu’s strength must be stronger than Li Lingfeng’s, and he might have even broken through to the Martial God Realm.

“That’s correct.”

Li Nantian nodded slightly and said, “I just received news that Yuwen Shenwu will return from the Jiu Xiao Dynasty in a few days to participate in the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference.

He has already reached the Martial God Realm.”

Li Nantian’s expression became serious when he mentioned Yuwen Shenwu.

Among the younger generation of the Li Family, Li Lingfeng’s strength was the strongest.

However, when compared to Yuwen Shenwu, the gap was still too wide.

“The Yuwen Family’s targeting of the Li Family must have some purpose, right?”

Long Yan asked again.

There must be something related to the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference; otherwise, Li Nantian wouldn’t care so much about it.

Li Nantian didn’t hide anything and told Long Yan everything.

As it turned out, the Taiyan Nine Cities controlled a vein of Genghuo Mine.

The Genghuo Mine has a main vein and eight sub veins, which were controlled by the Jiu Xiao Dynasty while the Nine Great Families were responsible for mining.

Since the establishment of the Taiyan Nine Cities, an agreement was made among the Nine Great Families.

There was only one main vein, and the leader of the Nine Great Families was responsible for mining the main vein, while the other eight great families were responsible for mining the sub veins.

Although the Genghuo Stones were obtained from both main and sub veins, the main vein had a much larger yield, and there was a possibility of mining Genghuo Heart from it.

The more Genghuo Stones mined, the greater the benefits.

The income from the main vein was almost equal to that of the other eight sub veins combined.

Therefore, all Nine Great Families wanted to become the leader of the Nine Great Families and take control of the main vein’s mining.

As a result, the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference emerged; the family that won the Martial Meeting Leader title would become the leader of the Nine Great Families and be responsible for mining the main vein.

“Genghuo Stones.”

Long Yan’s eyes lit up.

“It’s like finding something without even trying.”

To cultivate the Nine Dragons Battle Heaven Seal, one needed to absorb the power of nine different flame stones.

One of these flame stones was the Genghuo Stone.

He had already cultivated the Nine Dragons Battle Sky Seal to the third layer.

As long as he absorbed the Genghuo Stone’s power, he could refine the Nine Dragons Battle Sky Seal to the fourth layer, and its power would definitely be stronger than an intermediate earth-level battle technique.

“Family Head Li, the Genghuo Heart is of great use to me.

I wonder if you have any on you, and if so, I can exchange something of equal value for it.”

Long Yan asked.

“Unfortunately, I just mined a Genghuo Heart a few days ago and already sold it to the Great Yuan Commerce Association.

According to the usual practice, a Genghuo Heart can be mined every month.

When it’s time, I’ll give it to you.”

Li Nantian replied.

“Thank you.”

Long Yan nodded slightly, and then said, “Family Head Li, don’t worry.

There’s still some time before the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference.

I will help Yuanba improve his strength.

The Martial Meeting Leader title will definitely belong to the Li Family.”

He didn’t have any interest in the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference.

Even a Martial God Realm powerhouse like Yuwen Shenwu was nothing in front of him.

In his opinion, this was Li Yuanba’s stage.

Li Yuanba had a solid foundation, and there were still twenty days left before the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference.

With the Azure Dragon Ring’s assistance, Li Yuanba would be able to defeat Yuwen Shenwu in the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference.

“Dad, rest assured, I will definitely defeat Yuwen Shenwu and win the Martial Meeting Leader title.”

Li Yuanba was also confident enough, as he had to win the Martial Meeting Leader title and obtain the Holy Soul Water.

“Good, Dad believes in you!”

Li Nantian smiled faintly.

He could tell that Long Yan had no interest in the Taiyan Martial Arts Conference, so he didn’t say more.