Chapter 229: Yang Wudi's Heart is Stirred

229. Chapter 226: Yang Wudi's Heart is Stirred

Yang Wudi directly pinched the bottle stopper and poured out whatever was inside.

It turned out to be several Xuanling Pills!

Li Xuan put a lot of effort this time into recruiting Yang Wudi.

"What is this?" Yang Wudi frowned and asked Li Xuan, as he had never seen this type of elixir before.

"You'll know once you try it," Li Xuan gestured a request toward Yang Wudi, a faint smile on his face.

Yang Wudi, confident in his supreme strength, did not hesitate; he immediately dropped a pill into his mouth, moving so fast that even Bai He could not intervene in time.

The Alchemy Pill dissolved upon entry, quickly turning into a surge of soul power released in Yang Wudi's abdomen. Although the Xuanling Pill contained a fair amount of soul power, it was indeed insufficient for a Soul Douluo-level strongman.

Thus it could only let Yang Wudi feel the pill's effect, offering no obvious benefit to him.

"This! This! This!" Yang Wudi, feeling the soul power within his body, widened his eyes in disbelief, staring at Li Xuan, speechless.

"Lao Shanyang, what's happening to you? What is this?" Bai He, seeing Yang Wudi's excitement, also widened his eyes, his face full of doubt, fearing Yang Wudi had ingested poison.

"Kid! Where did you get this thing?" Yang Wudi shifted his stance and moved in front of Li Xuan, eyes narrowed, his gaze fierce as he asked.

A pressure befitting the Soul Douluo realm instantly enveloped Li Xuan, who calmly flashed a brilliant smile, unfazed by Yang Wudi's aura.

"Ha ha, Senior Yang Wudi, how about this bait? Interested in joining my faction? If you join, I can teach you how to make this thing," Li Xuan said with a smile to Yang Wudi.

After hearing Li Xuan's words, Yang Wudi slowly furrowed his brows, momentarily uncertain.

The thing he had just swallowed was exactly the same as another high‑grade elixir recorded in his family's inherited alchemy, even more effective!

Yang Wudi hesitated…

If he could master this method, he could fulfill his years‑long ambition.

Bai He, though knowledgeable about some herbs, could barely identify Zui Yue Yan Zhi Tou, but he had no idea what a Xuanling Pill was.

The Po Clan differs from the Min Clan; the Po Clan can still barely sustain itself, so Li Xuan can cater to its preferences, giving a great chance to win over Yang Wudi.

The Min Clan is different; they are too poor, giving them money would bruise their pride, so Li Xuan can only boil a frog slowly, making them feel respected.

Although the Min Clan is weaker, it is harder to handle, so Li Xuan has already arranged a plan; capturing Yang Wudi should pose no major problem.

"Very well, Young Master Ande, I'll return and think it over, and give you an answer in a few days," Yang Wudi returned the remaining Alchemy Pills to Li Xuan, clasped his fists in greeting, and prepared to leave.

"Take care, senior!" Li Xuan smiled at Yang Wudi, bowing, completely unfazed by his earlier impulse.

"Farewell!" Yang Wudi turned and left.

"Young Master Ande, Yang Wudi is like this, please don't be surprised. I'll go find him first," Bai He and Li Xuan apologized and then went after Yang Wudi.

Li Xuan watched the two depart and also flashed a brilliant smile.

Seeing Yang Wudi's reaction, he thought his gamble paid off; Yang Wudi indeed recognized Alchemy Pills, but didn't realize they were pills, only that their properties were better and effects milder.

Thus the Alchemy Pills are the bait and hook for catching the big fish Yang Wudi.

"The bait has been cast; now we let the fish savor it," Li Xuan said, closed the book in his hands, and with a thought returned to the space of the Palm Sky Bottle.

In the coming days the Four Great Single-Attribute Soul Master Families will begin their gathering, so Yang Wudi and Bai He won't be coming to see him, allowing Li Xuan to calmly write down his thoughts and plans.

……

Time flew by, and after four days the Four Great Single-Attribute Soul Master Families' gathering finally ended.

Li Xuan also emerged from the space of the Palm Sky Bottle.

Bai He and Yang Wudi sent Tai Tan and Niu Gao out of De La City, and the two returned to the Courtyard to continue drinking.

After all, the Force clan and Defense clan get along quite well, and Li Xuan couldn't manage to recruit those people.

The sunset faded into night, and two silhouettes suddenly appeared outside Li Xuan's study.

"Grandfather Bai He, Senior Yang Wudi? The junior has been waiting for a long time," Li Xuan said calmly, smiling as the figures walked in.

"Young Master Ande, may I witness your refining method? I want to confirm you have the ability to forge this thing," Yang Wudi said earnestly to Li Xuan.

"Senior Yang Wudi, you came for this, no problem; we can do it right here, just watch closely," Li Xuan nodded to Yang Wudi.

Li Xuan would not teach Yang Wudi his entire Alchemy, only up to the second grade; that way the Po Clan would become his pill‑processing workshop, supplying Li Xuan with large quantities of ordinary Alchemy Pills.

"No problem, Young Master Ande, is there anything to tidy up?" Yang Wudi's eyes glittered as he carefully asked Li Xuan.

"No need, I just need some herbs," Li Xuan said, pulling out the Lotus Platform and a set of ingredients for forging Xuanling Pills.

Li Xuan sat cross‑legged on the Lotus Platform, flames rolling from his body, forming a flaming lotus alchemy cauldron.

"Young Master Ande's control over soul power isn't like that of a thirty‑something Soul Master; even a fire‑type Soul Emperor wouldn't be a match," Bai He whispered.

"Quiet," Yang Wudi whispered to Bai He, then stared intently at Li Xuan and the cauldron, trying to memorize every detail.

Li Xuan did not shy away from Bai He; after all, Alchemy is profound and mysterious, and without his own guidance, even watching hundreds of times won't teach it.

Then Li Xuan tossed the herbs into the Pill Furnace; several flames simultaneously tempered them, and soon all the ingredients were fully refined. The condensed pills emerged, and seven top‑quality Xuanling Pills appeared in Li Xuan's hand.

Li Xuan looked at the deep‑blue pills in his hand and nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad, haven't refined pills in ages; my skill hasn't declined, actually improved," Li Xuan muttered to himself.

The Alchemy Pills Li Xuan produced were of excellent quality, much better than his previous batches.

He wasn't sure if it was because Li Xuan's mind was relaxed and uplifted, which raised his alchemy level.

"Young Master Ande, could you let me see the Alchemy Pills in your hand?" Yang Wudi asked, his voice trembling.

"Here you go, Senior Yang Wudi, all for you," Li Xuan handed the pills to Yang Wudi without hesitation.

Yang Wudi held all the pills in his hand, examining them carefully, occasionally sniffing, his complexion gradually turning rosy.

"Young Master Ande, you must agree to let the Po Clan join your domain; I hope you'll teach me this pill‑making method," Yang Wudi said seriously, flipping his hand and tucking the pills into his chest.

"Welcome, welcome, Senior Yang Wudi, rest assured, once the Po Clan joins my domain they'll mainly handle planting and alchemy; as for combat, there generally won't be any, and we'll definitely ensure everyone's safety," Li Xuan said, holding Yang Wudi's hand, excitedly.

"Thank you, Young Master Ande, for giving the Po Clan this opportunity!" Yang Wudi said, his excitement evident as he looked at Li Xuan.

"Ha ha, great, the two of us can drink together again!" Bai He laughed heartily.

Hearing that Yang Wudi agreed to join Li Xuan's domain made Bai He very happy.

These years it has always been the Po Clan's care that allowed the Min Clan to survive; now there's a good place, the Po Clan also goes, and Bai He feels much more at ease.

Silently and unnoticed, after bringing the Po Clan and Min Clan to the Star Luo Empire, the two families can also live a bit better.

More importantly, the two are now closer, and can often drink together.

"By the way, young master Ande, the Po Clan and Min Clan are different; there are many watching the Po Clan, and they are even stronger. Leaving won't be easy." Bai He suddenly said to Li Xuan.

"The Po Clan now has only seventy‑six people left; I brought thirty this time, so there are just over forty in the garrison. If the Min Clan mobilizes once, they can take them all away. If you act, those watchers won't notice anything, but you need to act quickly." Yang Wudi also smiled and said to Bai He.

Only Yang Wudi's face looked grim; although his smile was hearty, it gave a dark impression.

"In two days, my caravan will arrive here; Grandfather Bai He and I will join the caravan and leave. Senior Yang Wudi will still return to the Po Clan via the old route. I will reach the border as soon as possible, and then Grandfather Bai He will personally act to bring out the Po Clan members so you can meet up and head to the border together. Senior Yang Wudi, what do you think?" Li Xuan thought for a moment and asked Yang Wudi.

Yang Wudi and Bai He exchanged a glance, then both nodded.

"Since that's the case, we'll follow young master Ande's arrangement!" Yang Wudi clasped his fists and saluted Li Xuan.

"That's great, but there are other watchers here, making it inconvenient to drink fully with you two. When we get to Ladi Canyon, I'll host a banquet and invite you both to drink—won't leave until we're drunk!" Li Xuan clasped his fists and said to Yang Wudi and Bai He.

"Haha, then I'll wait. It's getting late, so the two of us will head back. From now on we'll act according to the young master's plan." Bai He also clasped his fists toward Li Xuan, then turned and left.

After watching the two leave for a while, Li Xuan finally broke into a brilliant smile.

"Finally the Medicine City City Lord is in our grasp; the three major main cities inside Ladi Canyon can now operate, and Dragon Tooth Rice is almost ripe—hahaha. As long as we have enough time, Ladi Canyon will become an undeniable force on Douluo Continent." Li Xuan, thinking of Ladi Canyon's future prosperity, also broke into a brilliant smile.

However, these days Li Xuan hasn't rested well; now that the big matter is settled, Li Xuan lets out a sigh of relief, and a wave of fatigue suddenly rises in his heart.

"Fine, I'll go back to rest." Li Xuan rubbed his nose, then turned and returned to his bedroom to rest.

……

On the third day at noon, Huang Shang's caravan finally arrived at De La City.

Huang Shang immediately came to Li Xuan.

"Young master, subordinate Huang Shang requests an audience!" Huang Shang rose and respectfully bowed to Li Xuan, his face also wearing a brilliant smile.

"Haha, Huang Shang, you finally came!" Li Xuan, excited, went to Huang Shang's side and helped him up.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time; since Huang Shang started trading, his body has become much stronger than before, his smile even brighter, and it seems he truly enjoys being a merchant.

"Young master, the caravan will rest in De La City for a day and a night, while purchasing large quantities of local specialties from De La City and nearby towns; then I can enlist members of the Min Clan into my caravan, and no one will know." Huang Shang told Li Xuan his plan.

"Since the caravan is entrusted to you, you have full authority over this matter; I won't meddle." Li Xuan nodded at Huang Shang and said seriously.

"Thank you, young master, for your trust!" Huang Shang was so moved he was on the verge of tears, his gaze at Li Xuan full of excitement.

What a heavy trust! It's as if one were handing over one's life and fortune! "Tonight, I will have Bai He and Yang Wudi come over, and the four of us will study together how to leave the Tian Dou Empire." Li Xuan rubbed his nose, then said to Huang Shang.

"Yes, young master, I'll first have the caravan's people start procuring supplies. This time, besides escorting you, we also need to purchase a large amount of goods; Ladi Canyon's production capacity is still too weak, so we need to procure a lot." Huang Shang shrugged, smiled at Li Xuan and said.

"After all, Ladi Canyon is newly established, so scarcity of supplies is normal." Li Xuan helplessly shook his head.

"Huang Shang, this time you must procure more supplies; if Soul Coins are insufficient, apply to me at any time." Li Xuan nodded at Huang Shang.

"Rest assured, young master, I've already brought out a lot of gold Soul Coins, and the supplies we purchase will last one or two years." Huang Shang smiled and nodded at Li Xuan.

"Alright, that's enough traveling for now; I'll have Bai Shu arrange rooms for you, so you can rest well." Li Xuan waved at Huang Shang and said.

"Thank you, young master, for your understanding; I will take my leave now." Huang Shang also flashed a brilliant smile, then after bidding farewell to Li Xuan, left Li Xuan's study. (End of chapter)