Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1503 - 1523: Yo, Is the Pill King About to Be Kidnapped?_1

Chapter 1503: Chapter 1523: Yo, Is the Pill King About to Be Kidnapped?_1

The competition came to an end, followed, as a matter of routine, by a grand banquet.

As the newly crowned Pill King, Lin Chen could not refuse the invitation.

At the banquet, Lin Chen naturally became the center of attention, with constant calls for him to toast, become acquainted, and receive invitations. Among the crowd were many beautiful female cultivators, whose fiery gazes even the thick-skinned Lin Chen found hard to withstand.

Have I become an irresistible delicacy now?

It felt as though, at that moment, fame, status, wealth, and more was at his fingertips!

Looking back, Lin Chen felt somewhat like living in a dream. He and Ouyang Jing had practiced hard for five years and astonishingly won the competition, earning Lin Chen the title of Pill King!

Lin Chen was not so arrogant as to believe that his abilities were unmatched. It was just that the competition had given him, who had mastery of the Primitive Alchemy Scripture, a significant advantage.

The Primitive Alchemy Scripture contained various mysterious pill refining techniques, and a number of prescriptions for high-grade elixirs, which Ouyang Jing had passed onto Lin Chen after his own in-depth study.

In order to master the art of pill refining as described in the Primitive Alchemy Scripture, Lin Chen deliberately practiced refining the more difficult elixirs, such as the Hundred Flowers Clear-Heart Pill presented by Gu Zhengyu. While others had no ability to refine such a pill, Lin Chen had produced more than a few.

Above all, Ouyang Jing himself was a Pill King, and naturally possessed an extensive collection of pill prescriptions, all of which he taught to Lin Chen.

All these factors allowed Lin Chen to gain an advantage in this competition, eventually earning him the title of Pill King, though admittedly with some amount of luck.

Early the next morning, Lin Chen discreetly left Feifeng City.

He hadn’t yet decided where to go next, but regardless, he thought it best to leave Feifeng City first.

The problem was that too many people were seeking his help with pill refining.

As soon as Lin Chen left, someone quietly followed him.

There were countless cultivators moving in and out of Feifeng City at this time, so it wasn’t strange for someone to follow the same direction.

After flying several hundred miles, Lin Chen glanced back and then landed on the peak of a mountain.

The flying boat that had been keeping him company along the way seemed a little strange to Lin Chen. Initially, he didn’t think much of it. However, even after several hundred miles, it kept following him at the same distance. This was somewhat unusual.

Was it after him?

The flying boat rapidly approached, and then it stopped above the mountain peak. Three men and one woman stood on the boat, all smiling gently at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen was shocked. He had left early in the morning as silently as he could, yet these people had managed to keep up with him. This meant that they had been keeping watch on him all along. Otherwise, how could they have managed to follow him?

Lin Chen, with a smile, said, "Fellow cultivators, it seems you are following me?"

The leading man on the flying boat smiled faintly, "Indeed, Pill King Lin, we have been waiting for you all night."

Lin Chen replied calmly, "I wonder why you are looking for me?"

The leading man chuckled, "My master invites Pill King Lin to his residence for a meeting!"

Lin Chen smiled, "May I know the name of your master?"

The leading man answered, "Our master goes by ’Master Hanxue’. However, our master seldom ventures into the world, and this name is self-assigned by him. It is understandable that Pill King Lin has not heard of it."

Lin Chen responded, "I have some urgent matters to attend to, why don’t you leave me an address? Once I finish my work, I will pay a visit to your master?"

Of course, Lin Chen had never heard of any Master Hanxue, nor did he plan to accept any appointments. Once he left Feifeng City, without the protection of the Immortals, various demons and spirits could emerge.

Even though he had now received the honorific title of Pill King, he was still an insignificant Human Immortal in the Immortal Domain. It would be best to remain cautious.

The leading man gave a slight smile, "Pill King Lin, my master invites you with the utmost courtesy, and it won’t take up too much of your time. Please, follow us."

Lin Chen furrowed his brows, "What if I say I don’t have time?"

The leading man replied, expressing a great certainty and confidence, "Pill King Lin, we have been ordered by our master to invite you, and if we cannot do it, our master will punish us for our incompetence, which would be disastrous for us."

"Pill King Lin, as long as you meet with our master, you will be heavily rewarded afterward. It will definitely be worth your time."

Without hesitation, Lin Chen shook his head, "I really have important matters to attend to and can’t waste any more time. I’m very sorry!"

The leading man’s face gradually turned cold as the smile faded off, "Pill King Lin, we invite you with the utmost respect, which you reject without any consideration. This makes our situation very difficult. To avoid punishment from our master, we have to offend you. Afterward, when you meet our master, I will apologize to you!"

Lin Chen’s expression changed slightly. The man had first tried being polite, then become more aggressive. Now that Lin Chen had refused, he was planning to resort to force!

The leading man flicked his hand, and the two men and one woman behind him flew out, appearing behind and to the sides of Lin Chen. They completely blocked him in.

Lin Chen called out coldly, "This invitation of yours is rather impolite!"

The leading man gave a slight smile, "Pill King Lin, we are simply following orders. Please don’t make things difficult for us. If we really have to fight, it could harm the good relationship between us. Also, if we go too far and hurt you, it would be a serious offense!"

Lin Chen smirked, ready to break through the encirclement. But then, a clear voice echoed in the air.

"Yo, is the Pill King about to be kidnapped?"