Sheng Dengfeng truly never dreamed that Grandmaster Jiang Rong would hold Qin Ning in such high regard.
He understood Jiang Rong very well. This man was a seventh-grade spirit alchemist, arrogant and proud. In the Shengdan Pavilion, countless people wished to become Jiang Rong's disciple, but he always looked down on everyone!
Yet today, he rated Qin Ning so highly!
Deputy Pavilion Master...
The position of Deputy Pavilion Master in the Shengdan Pavilion was second only to the Pavilion Master, but it wielded immense power. To the extent that some Deputy Pavilion Masters could even control the will of all factions within.
Had Qin Ning's alchemy truly reached such a terrifying level?
"Shengdan Pavilion..."
Qin Ning chuckled softly, shaking his head.
"For me, the Beiming Empire is my home; I like it here. However, I will eventually reach the core of the Jiuyou Continent!"
The Shengdan Pavilion indeed possessed great power, but when he was the Jiuyou Great Emperor back then, the Shengdan Pavilion had to bow its head and act as meek as a cat in his presence.
To the hundreds of empires below, these things were nothing to him.
At this moment, a knock suddenly sounded at the door, and a voice came from outside.
"Grandmaster Jiang, Grandmaster Jiu Shi asked me to inquire when you plan to leave?"
"Leave, you say..." Jiang Rong slowly replied, "Tell him to go ahead. I will leave in a few days. Tell him I want to stay here and rest for a few days!"
Hearing these words, Sheng Dengfeng's expression became strange.
Previously, Grandmaster Jiang Rong had said he was very busy with a competition starting on the same day, but now he showed no sign of urgency whatsoever!
Sheng Dengfeng knew in his heart that the reason was most likely Qin Ning.
Sheng Dengfeng had to admit that he had still underestimated Qin Ning.
Although he had long placed Qin Ning in a higher position than himself, he still couldn't have imagined that Qin Ning could make Jiang Rong, a seventh-grade spirit alchemist, admire his skill.
Hearing Qin Ning's confident answer, Jiang Rong also secretly sighed.
This young man, it was likely that behind him, there was definitely an eighth-grade, or even a ninth-grade spirit alchemist.
This knowledge and temperament could not be faked at will.
"Since that is the case, in these next few days, this old man will shamelessly bother Young Master Qin!"
Hearing this, Qin Ning merely nodded, not saying much.
During the meal, Ye Yuanjuan suddenly left, returning not long after, but her face showed a melancholic expression, repeatedly looking towards Qin Ning.
"What happened?"
"Young Master Qin, my mother is ill..."
Ye Yuanjuan's face was extremely pale.
Hearing this, Qin Ning rubbed his forehead.
"Let's go!"
Go? Go where?
Seeing Ye Yuanjuan's terrible expression, Qin Ning said indifferently, "Every time your mother falls ill, it's like hundreds of insects are tearing at her flesh. If you delay for one minute, your mother will be in hell for one more minute."
"Alright!"
Hearing this, Ye Yuanjuan immediately led the way.
Grandmaster Jiang Rong was stunned, looking towards Sheng Dengfeng.
"Grandmaster Jiang doesn't know, Ye Yuanjuan's mother, Gu Yuehan, is the eldest madam of the Ye family. She was poisoned not long ago. I'm afraid... her life may not be guaranteed!"
"Oh?"
Jiang Rong said in surprise, "What kind of poison?"
"Jiuyou Bixie!"
"Jiuyou Bixie?"
Jiang Rong was even more astonished.
"The Nine Nether Scorpion is a venomous creature born in the Nine Nether Continent. Its venom is inherently cold and overbearing. Furthermore, it cannot be eliminated with fire-attributed substances. Otherwise, it will lead to alternating cold and heat within the body, and the poison will penetrate even deeper!"
Hearing this, Sheng Xinyue, who was standing nearby, immediately said, "Young Master Qin also said the same thing, but Grandmaster Chu Fangzheng of the Ye family said it could be treated with Heavenly Fire Spirit Essence. As a result, Gu Yuehan still suffered from the outbreak of cold poison within her body!"
"Heavenly Fire Spirit Essence?"
Jiang Rong's expression changed, and he said, "Then there's no hope... Heavenly Fire Spirit Essence is an extremely fiery object, which leads to alternating cold and heat. Unless she is a powerful cultivator at the fourth level of the Spirit Sea Realm or above, otherwise... she fundamentally cannot resist it."
As soon as these words were spoken, Sheng Dengfeng and Sheng Xinyue's expressions became extremely strange.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
Sheng Dengfeng quickly reacted, "Actually, I also cannot detoxify the Nine Nether Scorpion, but Young Master Qin said... he can detoxify it!"
Hearing this, Jiang Rong was clearly stunned.
However, Jiang Rong gradually calmed down, and he said, "What he said... is indeed possible."
Hearing this, Sheng Dengfeng and Sheng Xinyue's expressions became strange again.
They had only spoken with Qin Ning once, and Grandmaster Jiang Rong was... too trusting of Qin Ning, wasn't he?
What did the two of them talk about that Qin Ning could convince Grandmaster Jiang Rong so thoroughly?
"Let's go, we'll go and see too!"
Grandmaster Jiang Rong was very excited.
Qin Ning's theories had deeply convinced him, but he was even more curious about Qin Ning's alchemy techniques.
Qin Ning followed Ye Yuanyuan to the Ye Manor.
The Ye family was one of the most prominent families in the entire Beiming Empire.
The entire Ye Manor occupied several streets in the Beiming Empire, with towering buildings, jade-like pavilions, and carvings everywhere, all exuding the aura of a great family.
Ye Yuanyuan led Qin Ning through many courtyards of the Ye Manor, finally arriving outside a secluded small courtyard.
"This is the place!"
Ye Yuanyuan then hurriedly pushed open the door and entered.
Inside the room, a wave of icy cold energy instantly spread out.
However, before that icy cold energy dissipated, a wave of scorching hot energy once again spread out.
Within the entire room, cold and heat alternated, giving one the feeling of a desert changing between day and night.
Inside the room was a small bed, and a person was lying on the bed, from whom the hot and cold energy emanated.
Beside the bed was a middle-aged man with gray hair and beard, his expression indifferent, sitting calmly and taking a pulse.
Next to him was another robust middle-aged man waiting anxiously.
"Father!"
Ye Yuanyuan looked at the middle-aged man and saluted with cupped hands.
"Yuanyuan, is this the Young Master Qin you spoke of?" The robust middle-aged man glanced at Qin Ning.
Ye Yuanyuan had told him about Qin Ning before, but he didn't expect Qin Ning to be... so young!
"Patriarch Ye, the cold poison in her body has completely erupted. Currently, only a fifth-grade spirit pill, the Blazing Jade Pill, can suppress it!"
The gray-bearded middle-aged man spoke, "This spirit pill must be found within three days, otherwise, this old man will have no way to save her!"
Hearing this, Ye Tongyuan immediately said, "My Ye family bought a Blazing Jade Pill a few years ago. I will go and retrieve it now."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Tongyuan lifted his foot, intending to leave.
"Clan Chief!"