LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 81: Hai Bo Dong’s Decision
Chapter 81: Hai Bo Dong's Decision
The next day.
Su Yun was checking the system's status.
This thing, not only did it update without any alert, but it also didn't come with any explanation. He had no idea what was updated.
Su Yun, with a frustrated expression, realized he could only explore this slowly in the future.
Shaking his head, Su Yun, leading Qinglin, arrived at Hai Bo Dong's map shop.
"Master Hai."
Su Yun greeted with a smile.
Hearing Su Yun's voice, Hai Bo Dong was startled.
"You lad, gone for three or four months, finally you're back."
A flicker of surprise and excitement crossed Hai Bo Dong's aged face.
"Did you succeed?"
Su Yun, with a flick of his hand, took out the Sand Mandala from the system space.
"Mission accomplished."
Su Yun declared.
Seeing the medicinal herb in Su Yun's hand, Hai Bo Dong's excitement grew even more.
"And the heavenly flame?"
"Of course."
Su Yun nodded.
A barely restrained smile appeared on Hai Bo Dong's aged face.
This young man, though not adhering to martial virtues, was still very reliable.
He had taken everything from Hai Bo Dong but still returned.
Hai Bo Dong's estimation of Su Yun rose to a new level.
Rubbing his hands eagerly, Hai Bo Dong said,
"I have a pill formula that can break the seal on my body.
This formula is special, requiring the use of heavenly flame.
Previously, when I asked you to find a sixth-grade alchemist with heavenly flame, it was for this reason.
When will you refine this medicine for me?"
Su Yun cleared his throat.
"Master Hai, you seem to have forgotten.
Your initial condition was for me to find a sixth-grade alchemist with heavenly flame and the Sand Mandala.
But you didn't say that I should also refine this pill for you."
Su Yun's face maintained a friendly smile, but to Hai Bo Dong, he seemed entirely like a cunning fox.
Hai Bo Dong became a bit frustrated.
"You, you..."
"Hehe, Master Hai, don't rush.
I didn't say I wouldn't help you refine it.
But as you know, refining a sixth-grade pill is quite difficult, and it requires additional payment."
Su Yun said cheerfully.
Cursing inwardly, Hai Bo Dong called Su Yun a sly fox.
But he had no choice since he hadn't made it clear initially.
And now, as he needed Su Yun's help, he couldn't act rashly and could only approach Su Yun with a forced smile.
"Hey, it's just about adding more payment.
Brother, just name your price. Once I regain my Dou Emperor strength, I'll get you whatever you want.
If that's not enough, I can even mobilize the entire Mittel family to help you."
Hai Bo Dong said, trying to appease Su Yun.
Meanwhile, Qinglin, who was standing nearby, was quite startled.
This scary old man is a Dou Emperor? What about the young master's strength then?
Curiosity flickered in Qinglin's eyes.
Last night, upon waking up, Su Yun had asked her to change her way of addressing him.
Su Yun looked at Hai Bo Dong, who was forcing a smile, and said,
"In that case, let's make a deal. I'll refine this sixth-grade pill for you, and in return, you serve me for three years. How about that?"
Hearing this, Hai Bo Dong's eyes widened in shock.
"Three years?!"
Hai Bo Dong paused for a moment, trying to soften his tone.
"Little brother, to have a Dou Emperor serve you for three years for a single sixth-grade pill, isn't this deal a bit..."
Su Yun's face was still filled with a smile.
He didn't really expect a single sixth-grade pill to make Hai Bo Dong serve him for three years.
Hai Bo Dong, a lover of freedom, unwilling to be bound, indeed, a single sixth-grade pill wasn't enough. But what about two, or three?
"Emperor Supreme Pill."
Su Yun didn't persuade further, he just uttered these three words softly.
But these three words made Hai Bo Dong's breathing hasten.
"Really?!"
Hai Bo Dong clearly understood what Su Yun meant.
Su Yun nodded.
"Of course, as long as Master Hai serves me for three years, I will refine another Emperor Supreme Pill for you."
Hai Bo Dong appeared deep in thought.
Then, Su Yun continued,
"Master Hai, rest assured, during the years you serve me, I won't make you do any life-threatening tasks.
After all, once you regain your strength as a Dou Emperor, I can't force you to do anything, can I?"
Hearing this, Hai Bo Dong pondered for a while and then nodded.
"Alright, let's go by your words."
Su Yun's smile grew even brighter.
The fish had taken the bait.
Once on my boat, don't think of getting off.
"Pleasure doing business."
A barely perceptible slyness flashed across Su Yun's face.
Seeing the deal was struck, Hai Bo Dong hurriedly asked,
"When will you refine the pill for me?"
Su Yun thought for a moment and said,
"No rush, let's leave this place 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 she's well protected during this time."
Su Yun shook his head.
"No, it can't be done here. Queen Medusa has a secret treasure that can detect the presence of heavenly flames within a certain range.
When I was searching for the heavenly flame, I encountered her. She seemed to be searching for heavenly flames too.
I don't know how far her detection range extends, and we can't risk her tracking us down."
Su Yun explained the reason but didn't reveal to Hai Bo Dong why Medusa was looking for heavenly flames.
The glass orb in Queen Medusa's hands probably couldn't extend beyond the Tagore Desert.
After all, the Bone Spirit Cold Fire in Yao Lao's hands was in Utan City, and in the original timeline, she hadn't made any moves.
He could refine it in the system space, but the production of a sixth-grade pill would cause some disturbances when it formed, which could draw attention.
Refining in the system space wouldn't be sensed by the outside world. Hai Bo Dong, once a Dou Emperor, surely knew this. If he became suspicious and required explanations, it would be too troublesome.
Though, it wasn't certain he would ask.
"You encountered Medusa and came back alive?!"
Hai Bo Dong's eyes widened, a flicker of fear in his gaze.
It was that damned woman who sealed his fighting spirit, making him waste decades in this shop.
Hai Bo Dong gritted his teeth.
Su Yun looked at Hai Bo Dong with a half-smile.
"What, does Master Hai wish I hadn't come back alive?"
Hai Bo Dong coughed lightly, realizing his own overreaction.
"Cough, no, I'm just surprised that you could escape unharmed from Medusa."
Hai Bo Dong looked at Su Yun, seemingly wanting him to reveal how he survived Queen Medusa.
Su Yun just calmly looked at Hai Bo Dong, with no intention of explaining.
Hai Bo Dong awkwardly smiled, understanding he had asked too much.
His heart was filled with shock. Queen Medusa, as a peak Dou Emperor, was incredibly powerful.
This young man not only escaped unscathed but also managed to snatch the heavenly flame from her. Truly terrifying.
Afterward, Hai Bo Dong packed his belongings and left the map shop with Su Yun, locking the door behind him.
Looking back at the map shop where he had lived for decades, Hai Bo Dong couldn't help feeling a bit sentimental.
This was a place where he had developed deep emotional ties.
(End of Chapter)
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