Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1480 - 1500: You can refine pills, can’t I?_1

Chapter 1480: Chapter 1500: You can refine pills, can’t I?_1

"Firstly, when it comes to buying and selling, it’s first come, first served. I have the right to buy it first."

"Secondly, I was just negotiating the price, not refusing to buy it. Besides, the item is in my possession, and I paid the Immortal Spirit Stones first. It naturally belongs to me."

Lin Chen turned around, looking at the two with a calm expression, speaking in an equally calm tone: "Is there a problem?"

The man and woman glanced at Lin Chen, who remained unflustered amidst the abrupt situation, their expressions only slightly surprised, after all, his composure was remarkable.

The man cupped his hands: "My name is Zeng Tongxiu, this is my martial sister, An Congyun, we are disciples of the Double Dragon Sect. How should we address you?"

Lin Chen was not wearing the white robe with the White Crane Immortal Sect’s insignia. This was not intentional; he preferred the Ink Silkworm Robe because of its superior defensive powers.

Safety first when travelling abroad.

Lin Chen reciprocated the gesture: "White Crane Immortal Sect, Lin Chen."

White Crane Immortal Sect?

Zeng Tongxiu and An Congyun exchanged glances, their eyes showing a hint of apprehension.

The Baiyun Immortal Sect is a significant power on the Cloud Sky Continent. Although it is not as glorious as in the past, it is not an object of casual insult.

The Double Dragon Sect is very strong, not inferior to the Baiyun Immortal Sect, and its members are excellent alchemists with widespread connections. Therefore, the disciples of the Double Dragon Sect generally have a high standing in the Tianfeng Dynasty.

Zeng Tongxiu pondered for two seconds, then began speaking with a smile, "Fellow Lin, I am an alchemist. I’m currently refining a certain potion but lack Pure Yang Wood. I’ve been searching for a while, and only today have I found this segment. I wonder if you’d be willing to part with it. I am willing to buy it at double the price..."

Lin Chen smiled lightly: "What a coincidence, I’m also an alchemist. I’m also lacking Pure Yang Wood in the medicinal pill I’m about to refine. I’ve been wandering in this market for several days and finally found it today."

Lin Chen didn’t outright state whether he agreed or not, but Zeng Tongxiu picked up the implication.

The other party also needs it, and won’t sell!

At that, Zeng Tongxiu’s expression turned sour. Still, for the sake of Pure Yang Wood, he continued negotiating: "My master is Yan Jijiang, the Sect Master of the Double Dragon Sect. In our dealings with outsiders, it’s better to be accommodating, as it’s beneficial for everyone involved. In this case, if you would be willing to part with your Pure Yang Wood, I could refine a batch of high-grade elixirs for you free of charge. We could also become friends. What do you say?"

Oh, now he’s using his family background to pressure me.

After the great lengths Lin Chen went through to find a segment of Pure Yang Wood, how could he happily give it away?

You’re the disciples of the Sect Master, and I’m the Junior Martial Uncle of the Sect Master!

You think I’m afraid of you?

You think I can’t refine pills because you can?

Lin Chen laughed lightly: "Thank you for your kindness, but I’m capable of refining the pills I need by myself. I just lacked this material. Maybe you could continue your search. Perhaps others might be willing to sell?"

Zeng Tongxiu’s expression immediately darkened.

In the Double Dragon Sect, he had the highest natural talent amongst the first-generation disciples and was accepted as a True Inheritance Disciple by the Sect Master. His status was prestigious, and wherever he went, he was always held in high regard.

In the Tianfeng Dynasty, aside from the Deadly Doctrine, which he had to respect to a certain degree, who else did he need to fear?

Now, he was lowering his dignity for the sake of this Pure Yang Wood. He had kindly persuaded with double the price and later even promised to refine pills for free, yet the other party didn’t appreciate his kind intentions.

Isn’t his reputation and promise to help refine pills worth a mere one hundred thousand Immortal Spirit Stones, or this piece of Pure Yang Wood?

How could they reject his face-saving honor!

Do you think being a disciple of the White Crane Immortal Sect gives you that much worth?

An Congyun next to him sneered: "It’s truly brazen. Calling yourself an alchemist, you probably mean you can only refine low-grade medication. As far as I know, there are no outstanding alchemists in your White Crane Immortal Sect."

Lin Chen laughed, not taking offense.

Although An Congyun was deliberately sarcastic, what he said was indeed true. There aren’t many in the White Crane Immortal Sect who are adept at alchemy. Even if there were, they were not particularly skilful.

"It may be true that in everyone’s impression, our White Crane Immortal Sect is not good at alchemy. I’m participating in this Alchemy Competition to try and change this perception of the White Crane Immortal Sect."

An Congyun scoffed: "Are you representing the Baiyun Immortal Sect in the Pill King competition?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, I have signed up."

"Ha-ha, just you..."

An Congyun laughed heedlessly, in an arrogant manner: "So many talented alchemists are participating in this competition. With your White Crane Immortal Sect’s foundation, what kind of alchemist can you develop? You talk about restoring the reputation of your sect, yet I’m afraid you will only affirm your faction’s reputation as alchemy rubbish."

Zeng Tongxiu scorned: "The White Crane Immortal Sect has considerable strength, but alchemy isn’t about combat prowess. To be a competent alchemist, innate talent is required, and the sect must have a solid foundation to cultivate powerful alchemists. Does your White Crane Immortal Sect have any powerful alchemists? Do you possess any foundation in alchemy?"

This being a public place and within the city, Zeng Tongxiu naturally wouldn’t take action as he is clearly in the wrong.

If it were an ordinary day, a fight would have broken out already. As it stands, with cultivators from all major sects on the Cloud Sky Continent congregating in this market, if he resorts to violence now, no matter the outcome, the Double Dragon Sect’s reputation will be tarnished.

Given that the opponent is here to participate in the Alchemy Competition, isn’t that his specialty?

He can entirely ridicule and humiliate him on this front!

You want to compete with me for resources?

I’ll make you lose face!