Chapter 9

"Father, seeing your worried face, what has happened?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"Come, let's talk inside."

Jiang Zhenhai said, walking towards Jiang Chen's room.

Inside the room, father and son sat facing each other.

"Chen, you should know that although our family has many businesses, in Tianxiang City, the real source of wealth is the Alchemy Workshop."

Jiang Zhenhai looked at Jiang Chen.

"I know, Father."

Jiang Chen nodded. For cultivators, nothing was more important than elixirs. In Tianxiang City, whether it was the Jiang family or the Murong family, the Alchemy Workshop was the true source of wealth.

"Our Alchemy Workshop is under attack by the Murong family and is in a critical situation."

Jiang Zhenhai frowned.

"Father, what exactly happened?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"The Murong family has somehow hired an alchemist who can refine a 70% Human Essence Pill, while our Alchemy Workshop can only refine 60% pills. Once the Murong family's 70% pills hit the market, our Alchemy Workshop has no business at all. This is just the beginning. If this continues, our Alchemy Workshop will surely collapse. Once the Murong family controls the elixir supply in Tianxiang City, the Jiang family will find it hard to survive."

Jiang Zhenhai said.

"I see."

Jiang Chen was taken aback. No wonder his father was so worried; it was because of the Alchemy Workshop. However, Jiang Chen was not worried at all; instead, he felt a sense of joy. As the First Sage of the world, not only was his cultivation profound, but he also had a high level of expertise in alchemy. He had once refined a 90% Sage-level elixir. A mere Human Essence Pill, he could refine a 100% one with ease. Crushing the Murong family's Alchemy Workshop would be a piece of cake.

"Father, don't worry. I'll go to the Alchemy Workshop tomorrow to take a look."

Jiang Chen said.

"Alright."

Jiang Zhenhai nodded. Although he didn't know what Jiang Chen would do at the Alchemy Workshop, the current Jiang Chen was no longer the wastrel he used to be. Jiang Zhenhai was very happy to see him willing to help.

"Father, I have a cultivation technique. Take a look and see if it suits you."

Jiang Chen said, taking out a golden sheet of paper and handing it to Jiang Zhenhai.

"A cultivation technique?"

Jiang Zhenhai was surprised, taking the paper and looking at it curiously.

"Xuan Yuan Gong."

Jiang Zhenhai read the incantation, and his eyes widened after just a few lines. His face was filled with excitement, and the more he read, the more excited he became. By the end, his hands were trembling as if the paper weighed a thousand pounds.

"Good technique, good technique! Chen, how did you obtain such a profound technique?"

Jiang Zhenhai was extremely excited. Although the technique didn't have a grade, he wasn't stupid. This Xuan Yuan Gong was far superior to the Human-grade superior technique he was cultivating. Such a technique was unheard of even in the major sects of Qi Province.

This Xuan Yuan Gong was written by Jiang Chen in his previous life, which helped him reach the Sage level. Now, with the Dragon Transformation Technique, the Xuan Yuan Gong was the perfect fit for Jiang Zhenhai.

"Father, I once met a great master who left me this technique. If you like it, you can cultivate it."

Jiang Chen said. If Jiang Zhenhai cultivated the Xuan Yuan Gong, he could reach the Human Essence Realm in two months.

Jiang Zhenhai didn't doubt Jiang Chen's explanation. Jiang Chen had told him before that a great master helped him refine the medicinal power in his body, leading to his current achievements. Moreover, such a profound technique couldn't possibly be something Jiang Chen had on his own.

Of course, if Jiang Zhenhai knew that the technique in his hands was a Sage-level technique, he might have been scared to death. This was why Jiang Chen deliberately didn't mark the grade.

At this moment, Jiang Zhenhai was completely absorbed in the Xuan Yuan Gong, captivated by its profound incantations. However, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper. In just a minute, Jiang Zhenhai was drenched in sweat, looking as if he was about to collapse.

"Father."

Jiang Chen shook his head and called out softly, waking Jiang Zhenhai from his trance. After all, Jiang Zhenhai was only at the Sea Qi Realm, and his talent was limited. It was impossible for him to master a Sage-level technique in one go.

Phew!

Jiang Zhenhai exhaled, coming back to his senses and realizing how exhausted he was.

"Chen, this technique is truly profound. Your father's talent is limited, and I was momentarily lost in it."

Jiang Zhenhai wiped the sweat from his face, his eyes filled with shock.

"Father, profound techniques are not easily mastered. Take your time to study it, and don't rush."

Jiang Chen reminded him seriously.

"Chen, you're right. I never thought that even at the peak of the Sea Qi Realm, my temperament is not as good as yours. It seems my son has truly grown up and will surely achieve great things in the future. Ha ha."

Jiang Zhenhai laughed heartily, looking at Jiang Chen with increasing fondness.

After sending off the delighted Jiang Zhenhai, Jiang Chen immersed himself in the Dragon Transformation Technique. This supreme divine technique was far more profound than the Xuan Yuan Gong. If it weren't for his Sage-level experience, it would be impossible for him to master it so quickly.

The next morning, Jiang Chen changed into a clean white robe and walked out of the City Lord's Mansion. He held a paper fan, exuding elegance, with a smile on his face and his phoenix eyes occasionally flashing with sharpness.

The Alchemy Workshop was the most important business of the Jiang family, not far from the City Lord's Mansion. Jiang Chen walked slowly, taking about fifteen minutes to reach the Alchemy Workshop.

The classical gate and buildings were the hallmark of the Alchemy Workshop. Even standing outside, one could smell the strong scent of medicinal herbs, indicating that cultivating inside the Alchemy Workshop, absorbing the aura of elixirs and herbs, was far superior to the outside.

"Master, you've arrived."

"Master, you are wise and valiant, handsome and extraordinary, clearly not an ordinary person, but a celestial being descended from heaven."

The two guards at the Alchemy Workshop's gate bowed and flattered Jiang Chen.

In the past, although they would greet him, they would still look down on him.

But the current Master was different. Not only did he perform excellently in the confrontation with the Murong family three days ago, but he also defeated the eighth-stage Qi Realm Murong Ying with a single slap, shocking many.

It turned out that the Master had been pretending all along. It turned out that the Master was a genius!

This was the current view of all the servants and guards of the Jiang family towards Jiang Chen.

"Hmm, you flatter me well. Go to the accounting office and each of you can collect ten taels of silver, but remember, don't do it again."

Jiang Chen placed one hand behind his back, lightly fanning with the other, and walked into the Alchemy Workshop.

"Master, your divine might is overwhelming."

The two guards shouted, their eyes almost glowing as they looked at Jiang Chen's back.

Heavens, flattery can earn money. Master is truly a great person.

The Alchemy Workshop of the Jiang family was a key location, but the security was not excessive. First, the workshop's master, Zhou Beichen, was not only an alchemist but also a mid-stage Sea Qi Realm expert.

Second, the Alchemy Workshop was not far from the City Lord's Mansion, so reinforcements could arrive quickly in case of any incidents.

In the meeting hall of the Alchemy Workshop, three old men were sitting dejectedly, at a loss.

All three looked to be around fifty, wearing gray robes. Two of them, one fat and one thin, were both early-stage Sea Qi Realm experts. The middle one, of medium build with a goatee, was Zhou Beichen, a mid-stage Sea Qi Realm expert and a close friend of Jiang Zhenhai. This was evident from the fact that Jiang Zhenhai trusted him to manage the Alchemy Workshop.

"Uncle Zhou, this gloomy face doesn't suit you."

Jiang Chen walked in, and Zhou Beichen and the other two immediately stood up.

"Master, why are you here?"

Zhou Beichen smiled. In the past, with their status as alchemists, they would have ignored Jiang Chen, but his transformation three days ago had made them look at him differently.

"Uncle Zhou, I heard that the Murong family has hired an alchemist who can refine a 70% Human Essence Pill, almost putting us out of business."

Jiang Chen casually sat down and smiled at Zhou Beichen and the others.

"Master, you've heard about it too. We've barely sold any elixirs these past two days. Unfortunately, our alchemy skills are limited, and we can't refine a 70% Human Essence Pill."

Zhou Beichen smiled bitterly.

"Uncle Zhou, don't lose heart. I'll recommend an alchemist who can definitely refine a 70% or higher Human Essence Pill."

Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"What? Master, you know such an alchemist?"

Zhou Beichen was immediately delighted.

"Where is this person? If there is such an alchemist to help us, we must not neglect them."

The fat old man said seriously.

"Far away, yet right here."

Jiang Chen snapped his fan shut and stood up.

"What? Master, you can't be talking about yourself."

The fat old man was stunned, and all three looked at Jiang Chen, sizing him up.

"That's right, it's me."

Jiang Chen nodded.

Ha ha...

Upon hearing this, the three burst out laughing.

He must be trying to cheer them up because they were in a bad mood. This second-generation master was definitely a master of taking medicine. The City Lord had given him countless medicines over the years, making him a walking medicine pot. Although the current Jiang Chen had changed a lot, the idea of him being an alchemist was too ridiculous.

"Master, don't joke around. You're great at taking medicine, but leave alchemy to the experts."

Zhou Beichen said, trying not to discourage him.

"Uncle Zhou, don't underestimate me. As the saying goes, 'a hundred diseases make a doctor.' This is the experience I've gained from taking so much medicine."

Jiang Chen said seriously.

The three laughed again.

If taking medicine could make one an alchemist, then anyone on the Holy Yuan Continent could be an alchemist. You should go back and not waste our time.

"This is called 'accumulating and bursting forth.' It seems I need to show you some real skills to make you believe. Come, take me to the alchemy room."

Jiang Chen rolled up his sleeves, ready to get to work.

The three were taken aback. Seeing Jiang Chen's serious demeanor, they wondered if he was really serious. Could he have become an alchemist from taking so much medicine?