“By the way, Master Mo, I need your help to find someone,” Terra Su said.
“What is it? As long as it’s within my ability, I’ll do my best to help you,” Master Mo replied warmly.
“Robert Jiang from the Jiang Family has been missing for ten years without a trace. Can you help me find out anything about him?” Terra Su knew that someone as esteemed as Master Mo would have extensive connections. Things that ordinary people couldn’t find out might be within his reach.
“Robert Jiang?” Master Mo nodded in understanding. “Alright, I’ll do my best to help you. However, it’s been a long time, so you should be prepared for the possibility that we might not find anything useful.”
Terra Su nodded. “I’m already very grateful that you’re willing to help.”
Master Mo thought for a moment and then suggested, “If you’re truly determined to find Robert Jiang, I have a suggestion.”
“Please, go ahead.”
“In the entire Anyang County, the place with the most well-informed sources is the Mist Pavilion in Anyang City. It’s a place that specializes in gathering information and dealing in intelligence.”
Master Mo continued, “However, the owner of the Mist Pavilion is very reclusive. It’s difficult for ordinary people, even high-ranking officials, to get him to gather information for them. The only way to get information from the Mist Pavilion is to exchange it for a rare treasure.”
Terra Su’s eyes lit up slightly. He hadn’t heard of the Mist Pavilion in his previous life, but it seemed like a good option to find out about Robert Jiang.
However, Terra Su immediately shook his head. “I don’t have any rare treasures to exchange for information from the Mist Pavilion.”
Master Mo frowned in thought. After a moment, he suddenly clapped his hands. “I’ve got it!”
“You have an idea?”
“Yes, I do.”
Master Mo smiled at Terra Su. “Have you heard that the Alchemy Guild has different ranks?”
“I’ve heard a bit about it,” Terra Su nodded.
Master Mo explained, “Our Clear River City Alchemy Guild is ranked first grade. The standard for this ranking is that the guild can produce first-grade elixirs. If the Clear River City Alchemy Guild can produce second-grade elixirs, then the guild’s rank can be upgraded to second grade.”
“But Master Mo, aren’t you already capable of producing second-grade elixirs?” Terra Su frowned. He had previously guided Master Mo in successfully creating the Snow Lotus Creation Elixir, which was already at the level of two and a half grades. Not to mention the Leaving Fire Elixir that Master Mo had just promised to make for him, which was also second grade.
Moreover, only those who had produced second-grade elixirs and earned the title of second-grade alchemist were qualified to be called a master. Master Mo should have been able to produce second-grade elixirs for a long time.
Master Mo smiled wryly. “I can indeed produce second-grade elixirs, but the standard for the guild to be upgraded to second grade requires that, besides the president, there must be another person who can also produce second-grade elixirs. In other words, there must be two people who can produce second-grade elixirs.”
“And because the Clear River City Alchemy Guild doesn’t have a second person who can produce second-grade elixirs, we’ve been stuck at first grade and often ridiculed by the alchemy guilds of other cities,” Master Mo sighed. “And in a few days, the triennial Alchemy Guild Upgrade Day is coming again…”
“Is the Clear River City Alchemy Guild still unable to upgrade to second grade this time?” Terra Su asked.
“Normally, we wouldn’t be able to upgrade, but…” Master Mo looked at Terra Su with some anticipation. “If you, Young Friend Su, participate, the result might be different.”
“Heh.”
Terra Su chuckled dryly. So this was Master Mo’s plan all along.
“But what does this have to do with the Mist Pavilion and rare treasures?” Terra Su raised an eyebrow and asked.
Master Mo smiled and said, “Of course, it has something to do with it. If the Clear River City Alchemy Guild upgrades to second grade, besides the doubled annual equipment, materials, and silver from the main guild, we will also receive an upgrade reward from the main guild—a priceless treasure called the Panlong Grass!”
“Oh?” Terra Su finally showed genuine interest. He knew that Panlong Grass was a valuable alchemical ingredient, priceless on the market.
If he could use Panlong Grass to exchange for information from the Mist Pavilion, he might be able to find out about Robert Jiang’s whereabouts.
Master Mo smiled. “So, Young Friend Su, are you willing to make this deal now?”
“I’ll participate in the Upgrade Day, and the Panlong Grass will be mine,” Terra Su smiled. This condition wasn’t a loss for him; after all, it was just alchemy, something he had done countless times in his previous life.
“Deal!” Master Mo agreed eagerly. This deal was a win-win for the Clear River City Alchemy Guild, as the additional resources from the upgrade would be worth several Panlong Grass plants over the years.
For both sides, this deal was a win-win.
“When is the Upgrade Day?” Terra Su asked.
“The first day of next month, which is twenty days from now,” Master Mo replied.
Terra Su nodded. “I’ll be there that day.”
“Young Friend Su, I’ll be waiting for you.”
Master Mo beamed as he escorted Terra Su to the entrance of the Alchemy Guild.
After leaving the Alchemy Guild, Terra Su headed towards the Jiang Family. However, when he passed a secluded alley, he suddenly stopped.
“Someone is following me.”
With the powerful soul force of an alchemist, Terra Su sensed that someone was trailing him.
“I’ve been too careless, only noticing you now!” Terra Su suddenly turned around, his gaze sharp as lightning, scanning a large tree not far behind him.
Behind the tree, a figure, unable to hide any longer, boldly stepped out.
“Your death is imminent!” The person was dressed in tight black clothes, holding a gleaming blade. His sharp, monkey-like face looked exceptionally vicious.
“Who sent you, the Ye Family or the Wang Family?”
Terra Su said calmly, “I guess it must be the Ye Family. I crippled Miles Ye’s dantian, so the Ye Family must hate me to the core now.”
“Kid, you’re quite smart!” The black-clothed person sneered. “But it’s a pity you won’t live past today. No one has ever escaped from me, Henry Ye!”
“You’re Henry Ye?” Terra Su had heard of this name. Henry Ye was an elder of the Ye Family, specializing in assassinations. He rarely appeared in public, so his notoriety was low.
But underestimating Henry Ye would be a grave mistake. He operated in the shadows, carrying out many clandestine assassinations for the Ye Family, his hands stained with blood. Calling him a ruthless executioner would not be an exaggeration.
“The Ye Family actually sent an elder to assassinate me. They must really think highly of me,” Terra Su said with a faint smile, the Cang Hai Sword already in his hand.
“Kid, repent in hell. The biggest mistake of your life was provoking the Ye Family.”
Henry Ye said viciously, then launched himself at Terra Su with incredible speed, aiming the gleaming blade at Terra Su’s chest.
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