Chapter 82: Haibodong's Decision

The next day.

Su Yun checked the system's situation.

This thing not only updated successfully without any notification, but there was also no explanation. I don't even know what was updated.

Su Yun felt a bit helpless. It seemed that he could only explore slowly in the future.

Shaking his head, Su Yun took Azure Scale to Haibodong's map shop.

"Old Hai."

Su Yun greeted with a smile.

When Haibodong heard Su Yun's voice, he was taken aback.

"You kid, you've been gone for three or four months. It's finally good to see you back."

A hint of surprise and excitement flashed across Haibodong's aged face.

"Did you succeed?"

Su Yun flashed the Sand Mandala from the system space.

"Mission accomplished."

Su Yun said.

Seeing the medicinal herbs in Su Yun's hand, Haibodong's excitement grew even stronger.

"And the Fire of Disparity?"

"Of course."

Su Yun nodded.

A restrained smile appeared on Haibodong's aged face.

This kid, although he lacks martial ethics, he still keeps his word.

He took everything from me, but he still came back.

Haibodong's evaluation of Su Yun rose another notch.

Rubbing his hands together, he said eagerly.

"I have a prescription here that can break the seal on my body.

This prescription is special and requires the use of the Fire of Disparity.

Previously, I asked you to help me find a sixth-grade alchemist with the Fire of Disparity for this reason.

Do you know when you'll refine this pill?"

Su Yun cleared his throat.

"Old Hai, did you forget?

When you gave me the task, you asked me to find a sixth-grade alchemist with the Fire of Disparity and bring back the Sand Mandala.

But you didn't mention that I had to refine this pill for you."

Su Yun's smile didn't fade, appearing amiable, but in Haibodong's eyes, he looked like a cunning fox.

Haibodong became a little anxious.

"You... you..."

"Hehe, Old Hai, don't be so impatient.

I didn't say I wouldn't help you refine it.

But as you know, refining this sixth-grade pill is quite difficult, and it will cost you."

Su Yun said with a smile.

Haibodong felt a bit annoyed.

"You, you..."

"Hehe, Old Hai, don't be so impatient.

I didn't say I wouldn't help you refine it.

But as you know, refining this sixth-grade pill is quite difficult, and it will cost you."

Su Yun chuckled.

Haibodong cursed inwardly, this cunning fox.

But there was nothing he could do. He didn't make it clear at the time.

And now that he was in need, he couldn't lash out. He could only walk up to Su Yun with a forced smile on his stiff face.

"Alright, just add some money.

Little brother, just say the word. After I restore my Dou Huang strength, I'll get you whatever you want.

If necessary, I can even mobilize the entire Mittel family to help you."

Haibodong said with a forced smile.

Meanwhile, Azure Scale was quite frightened.

This scary old man turned out to be a Dou Huang. What about the young master's strength?

A hint of curiosity flashed in Azure Scale's eyes.

Last night, Su Yun asked her to address him differently.

Su Yun looked at Haibodong, who was forcing a smile, and said.

"Then it's settled. How about this, I'll help you refine this sixth-grade pill, and you'll serve me for three years?"

Haibodong widened his eyes in surprise.

"Three years?!"

Haibodong paused for a moment, softening his tone to sound more gentle.

"Little brother, a sixth-grade pill for three years of service from a Dou Huang like me, is your deal..."

Su Yun's face remained full of smiles.

He didn't expect Haibodong to agree to serve him for three years just for a sixth-grade pill.

Haibodong was someone who valued his freedom, and a sixth-grade pill was indeed not enough. But what about two, three pills?

"Imperial Extreme Pill."

Su Yun didn't persuade further, just uttered three words lightly.

But just these three words made Haibodong's breath quicken.

"Is... is it true?!"

Haibodong naturally understood what Su Yun meant.

Su Yun nodded.

"Of course, as long as Old Hai serves me for three years, I'll refine another Imperial Extreme Pill for you."

Haibodong seemed to be lost in thought.

This is, Su Yun continued.

"Old Hai, rest assured, during the years you serve me, I won't ask you to do anything life-threatening.

After all, once your strength is restored to the Dou Huang level, I can't force you, right?"

Upon hearing this, Haibodong pondered for a while and nodded.

"Alright, I'll go along with your words."

The smile on Su Yun's face grew stronger.

The fish is hooked again.

Once you get on my boat, there's no going back.

"Happy transaction."

A hint of imperceptible cunning flashed across Su Yun's face.

Seeing the deal concluded, Haibodong hurriedly asked.

"When will you refine the pill for me?"

Su Yun pondered for a moment and said.

"No hurry, let's leave here first."

Haibodong was puzzled.

"Why? I have a secret room built in my shop. If you're worried about being disturbed during the refining process, you can use my secret room.

As for the girl by your side, I will make sure to protect her during this time."

Su Yun shook his head.

"No, we can't refine it here. The Queen Medusa has a treasure that can sense the aura of the Fire of Disparity within a certain range.

When I was looking for the Fire of Disparity before, I encountered her. She seems to be looking for the Fire of Disparity too.

I don't know the range of that thing's effect, and I can't guarantee that she won't come looking for us along with the sense."

Su Yun explained the reason, but did not reveal to Haibodong why Queen Medusa was looking for the Fire of Disparity.

The glass sphere in Queen Medusa's hand should not be able to detect beyond the Tagor Desert.

After all, the Bone Spirit Cold Fire in the hands of the Medicine Elder is in Urtan City, and in the original timeline, there was no action from her.

Actually, he could refine it in the system space, but when the sixth-grade pill is formed, there will be anomalies, causing some commotion.

Refining in the system space cannot be sensed from the outside. Haibodong, as a Dou Huang powerhouse, must have some insights, and he will become suspicious at that time, which will be troublesome to explain.

Although he might not ask.

"You encountered Medusa and still came back alive?!"

Haibodong widened his eyes, with a hint of fear in his gaze.

It was that damn woman who sealed his Dou Qi and made him waste decades here.

Haibodong gritted his teeth.

Su Yun looked at Haibodong with

 a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

"What's wrong, Old Hai, don't you want me to come back alive?"

Haibodong coughed lightly, realizing that he had been a bit too emotional.

"Cough, no, just a bit surprised. You actually managed to come back alive from Medusa."

Haibodong looked at Su Yun, seemingly wanting him to reveal how he survived Queen Medusa.

Su Yun just looked at Haibodong calmly, with no intention of explaining.

Haibodong smiled awkwardly, apparently realizing that he had touched on a sensitive topic.

A hint of shock flashed through his heart. Queen Medusa, as a pinnacle Dou Huang powerhouse, was incredibly powerful.

Not only did this kid manage to come back alive, but he also managed to snatch the Fire of Disparity from her hands. Truly terrifying.

Afterwards, Haibodong packed up his belongings and walked out of the map shop with Su Yun, closing the door behind him.

Haibodong looked at the map shop where he had lived for decades, feeling a bit sentimental.

He had developed some feelings for this place.

(End of this chapter)