Chapter 336: Wang Man's Request

Like this, plus this.... Yan Buji held various spiritual materials, trying to make some strange potion. Since this thing is somewhat dangerous, he had to wear gloves and a mask and carefully craft it.

Soon after, Yan Buji watched the potion in the bottle gradually change color, from the initial red, yellow, blue gradually turning to transparent, and he smiled satisfactorily.

Suddenly, Yan Buji felt something was off: 'Alchemy never succeeds this easily in one go, but refining these miscellaneous things is surprisingly easy.'

This thing is the key to his future transformation of the Dragon People; he is confident that ordinary cultivators will not notice anything amiss.

Because this is medicine, not poison.

The difference between poison and medicine lies in that one harms the human body, while the other helps it.

His medicine is merely a bit potent, and it also carries certain side effects.

When the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, this is medicine.

Yan Buji gave a few cold chuckles, and a shout came from outside the door: 'Fellow Daoist Yan, are you there?'

'Fellow Daoist Wang, you've come.'

Yan Buji opened the door; Wang Chao and the others said, 'Today happens to be a good time to look for satiety soil—I know where that place is.'

'Alright, I'll go with you.'

'Mm, thanks for the trouble.'

Yan Buji quickly followed Wang Chao and the others outside the Ten Thousand Dragons Palace; because of his battle record, the surrounding Dragon People avoided them at all costs.

As they approached, Yan Buji suddenly saw Wang Man standing at the doorway; upon seeing them come over, he walked toward them.

'Kid.'

Yan Buji stared at Wang Man, then chuckled: 'What's up?'

'Don't think winning one match makes you hotshot—nobody never slips up,' Wang Man said, somewhat displeased.

Anyone who is defeated by someone one major realm weaker than themselves, no matter how astonishingly talented the opponent, cannot convince themselves to accept this fact in their heart.

Yan Buji said lightly: 'Wait until you defeat me, then we'll talk.'

'You!'

Wang Chao hurriedly said: 'Alright, alright, Wang Man, you're not supposed to go hunting, are you? Aren't you afraid of wasting time?'

'Just hunting... I heard from Wang Chao that you're an alchemist who can craft grain‑avoiding pills?' Wang Man looked at Yan Buji and asked.

'So what?'

'... How about I help you hunt, and you help me make medicine? I'll provide the materials.'

Yan Buji furrowed his brow, looking at Wang Man.

This person.... is somewhat interesting.

Although he said he wanted another fight, in the end he was trying every way to get me to help him make medicine?

This is not uncommon outside, but among the so‑lazy Dragon People, it is truly rare.

'That's fine, but you need to bring back several more game animals first. However, I'll state up front that I'm only a second‑rank alchemist, so don't give me any difficult problems.'

'No problem!' Wang Man beamed, turned, and left the Ten Thousand Dragons Palace.

Yan Buji looked at Wang Chao and asked: 'Did he come looking for you?'

Wang Chao nodded: 'I told him you're an alchemist—you won't be unhappy, will you? If you have any complaints about him, just say something shameless; actually I also want to be a nice guy and ease your relationship.'

'Hehe, not at all. This Wang Man has ability; since he's willing to go hunting, that's already pretty good.'

Wang Chao laughed: 'Actually, Wang Man used to be just like us—he was also the captain of a Dragon People squad.'

'Then he....'

'Let's talk as we walk.'

Several people left the Ten Thousand Dragons Palace; on the way, Wang Chao gently explained the situation:

'Formerly, Wang Man and his teammates were always hunting, helping the Dragon People get through tough times. But back then Wang Man was more radical; he didn't choose to go with us to hunt at Soul Mountain, complaining that too many people went and they couldn't catch much game. Instead he went to the Dead Fire Volcano area. At first they were fine, able to hunt large beasts, but in the end he accidentally provoked a demonic emperor, and his whole squad was wiped out—only Wang Man returned, seriously injured, and his cultivation level consequently dropped.'

'Huh? What was he originally?'

'He was originally one of the few Golden Core cultivators in the entire Dragon People, his realm higher than mine.' Wang Chao said solemnly.

'He's actually a Golden Core cultivator?'

'It seems he really isn't at his peak; otherwise he wouldn't have been defeated by a Foundation Establishment cultivator like me.'

'Afterward, Wang Man sank into depression; we invited him many times, but he kept refusing. This time perhaps being defeated by you stimulated him, so he's rekindled his fighting spirit, and I hope you'll be tolerant.' Wang Chao laughed.

Yan Buji chuckled: 'Rekindled fighting spirit.... is that so.'

Long Fei beside him said: 'You won't be that petty, will you? You beat him—you should have the bearing of a strong one.'

'Hahaha, you all speak up for him—indeed painful experiences inevitably arouse pity.'

Wang Chao furrowed his brow: 'Fellow Daoist Yan, I don't mean that....'

Yan Buji waved his hand, cutting off his explanation, and looked at them: 'I know the Dragon People now need someone to step up; more people always mean more strength. But we still need to hurry and find satiety soil, otherwise we won't be able to refine the grain‑avoiding pill.'

'It's right ahead.'

After passing Soul Mountain, Wang Chao led them to a vast expanse.

Yan Buji swam over, grabbed a handful of sludge, and examined it closely.

'Down there!'

Wang Chao laughed: 'Earlier, while chasing a sea worm, we came here and saw it straining to burrow down; at that time I saw this place had white soil.'

'That's really good luck.'

Yan Buji chuckled: 'Let's get digging.'

A large amount of satiety soil was dug up from the seabed; the few of them managed only a few hundred catties per day.

Don't think this soil isn't any spiritual material, but it's unusually tough, with excellent elasticity, making it hard to dig out from underground.

In the end Wang Chao came up with a method—one person pulling, another cutting—and that's how they managed to bring back a few hundred catties.

'Everything's ready, only lacking the game.' Yan Buji laughed.

After returning to the Ten Thousand Dragon Palace, they saw Wang Man carrying several huge demon beasts waiting in front of the palace, and the surrounding dragon people gazed at him eagerly, thinking Wang Man would share the beasts with them.

"You've come!" Wang Man exclaimed happily: "Come see what I've hunted!"

Wang Chao laughed: "The precious blade is not old yet."

How could that be possible so soon? Yan Buji, what do you think?

"Not bad." Yan Buji raised his eyebrows, looking over there: "But the dragon people over there are all waiting for you to share the hunted beasts."

Wang Man frowned, turned his head and shouted: "You lot, don't stand here blocking my view; didn't I just give you one head? Get lost!"

Wang Chao shrugged: "I'll leave that to you, Yan Buji; we're heading back to rest."

Hmm, these should be enough to refine about a hundred Grain-Avoiding Pills; come get them in half a month.

Alright.

After Wang Chao and the others left, Wang Man took a deep breath: "You promised me."

"Can we say it here?"

"If you don't mind, let's talk at your place."

Yan Buji chuckled: "Then let's go."