Chapter 82: Hai Bo Dong's Decision (First Update!)
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The next day.
Su Yun checked the System's status.
This thing not only lacks notifications for updates, but it also doesn't provide any explanations, leaving one clueless about what has been updated.
Su Yun's face turned black. It seemed he would have to explore it bit by bit in the future.
Shaking his head, Su Yun led Qing Lin to Hai Bo Dong's map shop.
"Elder Hai."
Su Yun greeted him with a smile.
Hai Bo Dong was taken aback by Su Yun's voice.
"You brat, you've been gone for three or four months. You're finally back."
A hint of surprise and excitement flashed across Hai Bo Dong's aged face.
"Did you succeed?"
Su Yun's hand flickered, and he took out the Sand Mandala from the System space.
"Mission accomplished."
Su Yun said.
Seeing the medicinal ingredient in Su Yun's hand, Hai Bo Dong's excitement grew even more.
"What about the Strange Fire?"
"Of course."
Su Yun nodded.
Hai Bo Dong's aged face broke into a smile he couldn't suppress.
This kid, though he doesn't adhere to martial virtue, is still quite trustworthy.
He took everything from me but still came back.
Hai Bo Dong's opinion of Su Yun rose even higher.
Rubbing his hands, he hurriedly said, "I have an Elixir Formula that can break the seal on my body.
This formula is special and requires Strange Fire.
Previously, I asked you to find a Six-rank Alchemist with Strange Fire for this very reason.
When do you plan to refine this pill?"
Su Yun cleared his throat.
"Elder Hai, didn't you forget something?
At the time, you said you would give me the conditions of finding a Six-rank Alchemist with Strange Fire and the Sand Mandala.
But you didn't say anything about me refining the pill for you."
Su Yun's smile remained unchanged, looking kind and friendly, but to Hai Bo Dong, he was nothing but a little fox.
Hai Bo Dong was somewhat flustered.
"You, you..."
"Hehe, Elder Hai, don't get so worked up.
I didn't say I wouldn't refine it for you.
But you know, refining a Six-rank pill is quite difficult and will cost more."
Su Yun said with a chuckle.
Hai Bo Dong inwardly cursed, little fox.
But he had no choice, as he hadn't been clear at the time.
Moreover, now he needed Su Yun's help and couldn't afford to lose his temper, so he forced a smile and approached Su Yun with a pleasant expression.
"Hey, it's just a matter of money.
Little brother, just say the price. Once I recover my Martial Emperor strength, whatever you want, I'll get it for you.
At worst, I can mobilize the entire Miter Family to help you."
Hai Bo Dong said with a fawning tone.
Qing Lin, standing nearby, was quite frightened.
This scary old man is actually a Martial Emperor, so what kind of strength does Young Master have?
A hint of curiosity flashed in Qing Lin's eyes.
Last night, after Su Yun woke up, he had her change her address.
Su Yun looked at Hai Bo Dong, who was forcing a smile, and said, "That's better. How about this, I'll refine the Six-rank pill for you, and in return, you serve me for three years. What do you say?"
Hai Bo Dong's eyes widened, and he was somewhat flustered.
"Three years?!"
Hai Bo Dong paused for a moment, trying to make his tone sound more gentle.
"Little brother, a Six-rank pill in exchange for a Martial Emperor's service for three years, isn't that..."
Su Yun's face remained full of smiles.
He didn't really expect a Six-rank pill to make Hai Bo Dong serve him for three years.
Hai Bo Dong is a free-spirited person who dislikes being constrained. One Six-rank pill is indeed insufficient, but what about two or three?
"Imperial Apex Pill."
Su Yun didn't try to persuade further, just calmly said three words.
These three words made Hai Bo Dong's breathing a bit more rapid.
"Really?!"
Hai Bo Dong naturally understood what Su Yun meant.
Su Yun nodded.
"Of course. As long as Elder Hai serves me for three years, I will refine another Imperial Apex Pill for you."
Hai Bo Dong fell into deep thought.
At this point, Su Yun continued, "Elder Hai, rest assured. During the years you serve me, I won't make you do anything life-threatening.
After all, once you recover your strength, you'll be a Martial Emperor, and I can't force you, right?"
Hearing this, Hai Bo Dong pondered for a while and nodded.
"Alright, it's a deal."
Su Yun's smile grew even wider.
The fish has taken the bait.
Once you're on my boat, there's no getting off.
"Pleasure doing business with you."
A hint of cunning flashed across Su Yun's face.
Seeing the deal was made, Hai Bo Dong hurriedly asked, "When will you refine the pill for me?"
Su Yun pondered for a moment and said, "No rush, let's leave here first."
Hai Bo Dong was a bit puzzled.
"Why? I have a secret chamber in my shop. If you're worried about being disturbed during the refinement, you can use that chamber.
As for the young lady with you, I'll make sure to protect her during this time."
Su Yun shook his head.
"No, we can't refine it here.
Queen Medusa has a Secret Treasure that can sense the aura of Strange Fire within a certain range.
When I was searching for Strange Fire, I encountered her. She seems to be looking for Strange Fire too.
I don't know how far the range of that thing is, so there's a chance she might follow the aura here."
Su Yun explained the reason, but he didn't reveal to Hai Bo Dong why Queen Medusa was looking for Strange Fire.
The glass orb in Queen Medusa's possession likely has a detection range that doesn't exceed the Tallgor Great Desert.
After all, Old Medicine's Bonespirit Cold Fire is in Wu Tan City, and in the original timeline, she didn't take any action.
He could also refine the pill in the System space, but the formation of a Six-rank pill would cause some commotion.
Refining in the System space would prevent external detection, but Hai Bo Dong, who was once a Martial Emperor, would certainly be suspicious and ask questions, which would be too troublesome.
Although he might not ask.
"You encountered Medusa and came back alive?!"
Hai Bo Dong's eyes widened, a hint of fear flashing in them.
That damned woman sealed his combat power, making him waste decades here.
Hai Bo Dong clenched his teeth in anger.
Su Yun looked at Hai Bo Dong with a half-smile.
"What, Elder Hai, you don't want me to come back alive?"
Hai Bo Dong cleared his throat, realizing he had lost his composure.
"Ah, no, just a bit surprised that you managed to escape from Medusa unharmed."
Hai Bo Dong looked at Su Yun, seemingly wanting to know how he managed to survive Queen Medusa.
Su Yun just looked at Hai Bo Dong calmly, with no intention of explaining.
Hai Bo Dong laughed awkwardly, realizing he had asked something he shouldn't.
A wave of shock flashed through his mind. Queen Medusa, as a peak Martial Emperor, was incredibly powerful.
This kid not only managed to escape unharmed but also managed to snatch the Strange Fire from under her nose. Truly terrifying.
After that, Hai Bo Dong packed his belongings and walked out of the map shop with Su Yun, closing the door.
Hai Bo Dong looked at the map shop where he had lived for decades, feeling a bit melancholic.
He had grown attached to this place.
(End of Chapter)