?37: Chapter 37: The Hunting Competition Begins 37: Chapter 37: The Hunting Competition Begins Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

    Qin Wuque paced back and forth in a separate courtyard, his gaze fixed on a room in front of him.

    The door was tightly closed, and no one was allowed to disturb Long Yan while he was refining pills inside.

    If Qin Wuque knew that Long Yan was actually sleeping inside at the moment, who knows what kind of shadow would loom over his heart.

    “Your Royal Highness, please don’t worry.

    The Reversed Sun Dan is a Fourth-grade Elixir.

    Even if the Pill King were to make it, it would still require some time,” said Ghost Tiger.

    Qin Wuque naturally knew this, but what he was really concerned about was Long Yan failing to refine the pills.

    If that happened, he would not have the ability to gather the medicinal materials needed again.

    It had been six hours since Long Yan entered the room, and there was no sign of movement.

    It was a lie to say that he did not worry.

    This Reversed Sun Dan was related to his position as the Crown Prince.

    After a great deal of effort, he barely managed to collect a whole set of medicinal materials.

    If Long Yan could not successfully refine it, all his efforts would be in vain.

    Time passed by, and after another four hours, it had reached dusk.

    The look of worry on Qin Wuque’s face grew even more intense.

    If it had not been for Long Yan’s orders that no one should enter, he would have broken in by now.

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    At this moment, the room door opened, and Long Yan stepped out with a faint smile on his face.

    “Young Master Long Yan, have you successfully refined the Reversed Sun Dan?” Qin Wuque quickly stepped forward and asked.

    “I have accomplished the task entrusted to me.

    Here is the Reversed Sun Dan.”

    Long Yan gave a faint smile and handed a jade vial to Qin Wuque.

    “This is the Reversed Sun Dan?”

    Upon opening the jade vial, a scorching breath rushed out, and at the bottom of the vial lay a smooth, round pill, seemingly formed from colorful flames.

    It was undoubtedly a Fourth-grade Elixir.

    “What a pure Elixir, without a trace of impurities.

    It truly is a Supreme-grade Elixir.”

    Qin Wuque’s face was filled with joy, and his admiration for Long Yan deepened even more.

    Even Pill King Hall might not have many who could create a Supreme-grade Fourth Grade Elixir like this.

    “Master Yan, please accept my gratitude.”

    After putting away the jade vial, Qin Wuque respectfully bowed to Long Yan, his form of address subtly changed.

    “There’s no need for such formalities.

    You gave me the Phoenix Spirit Flower, and I promised to help you refine the Reversed Sun Dan.

    This was just a transaction.”

    Long Yan smiled.

    “Master Yan, I dare make a humble request, hoping you will agree.”

    Qin Wuque said.

    “You want me to stay by your side and serve you?”

    Long Yan easily discerned Qin Wuque’s thoughts.

    However, he was not willing to be subordinate to others or follow someone else’s orders.

    “Not to serve, but to cooperate.”

    Qin Wuque was clever.

    Naturally, he knew it would be impossible for him to win over Long Yan out of the blue.

    So, he skillfully changed his words.

    Long Yan had exceptional talents.

    Although Qin Wuque didn’t know which rank of Alchemist Long Yan was, the ability to refine Reversed Sun Dan revealed that he was at least a Fourth Rank Alchemist.

    If he could win over Long Yan, having a powerful alchemist in his camp would give him the capital to stand against Qin Wudi.

    “You are not qualified enough to cooperate with me.”

    Long Yan said indifferently.

    “Master Yan, as a Crown Prince, I can offer you many conveniences.

    Even the resources you need for cultivation, I will try my best to satisfy you.

    I will not restrict your freedom, nor will I demand you to do anything for me.

    As long as you can stand up and speak on my behalf at critical times, that’s enough.”

    If anyone else had said this, Qin Wuque would have been very annoyed, but hearing it from Long Yan, he did not feel the least bit angry.

    Long Yan raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and said, “Let me think about it.

    After the hunting competition is over, I can give you my answer.”

    “That would be great.”

    Qin Wuque’s heart was delighted, and he continued, “In these days, you and Ah Man will stay at the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

    If you need anything, just tell Ghost Tiger.

    I’ll have someone arrange for your participation in the hunting competition.”

    ...

    Before they knew it, the time for the hunting competition had arrived.

    The hunting ground was the Misty Forest outside the Imperial City.

    Outside the Misty Forest was a huge square specially built for the hunting competition, guarded by the Forbidden Army.

    Early in the morning, many people had gathered on the square.

    There were thousands of people from all over the place who had come to participate in the hunting competition, hoping to make a name for themselves.

    Time slowly passed, and by morning, the number of people in the square exceeded ten thousand.

    Suddenly, a carriage drawn by four horses drove into the square, and a young man with an extraordinary appearance stepped out of it.

    “Look, it’s Xin Changsheng, the genius from the Xin Family.”

    “Xin Changsheng is a genius of the Xin Family, whose cultivation is close to the Earth Martial Realm.

    It’s rumored that he carries a Phantom Snake, an Earth-level Demon Beast, on his body.”

    “He’s not someone to be easily dealt with.

    I wonder which poor souls will fall by his hand in this hunting competition.”

    ...

    Many people recognized Xin Changsheng right away and knew of his achievements.

    “Look, Luo Feifei from the Luo Family is here too.”

    “Sssh.

    Don’t ever offend that crazy woman.

    Ten lives won’t be enough for you if you cross her path.”

    “Keep your voice down.

    If she hears you, prepare to spend your next life in bed.”

    At that moment, a rather crude-looking woman walked into the square.

    The woman had baby fat on her cheeks and two goat horn braids on her head, looking like a giant baby.

    She was carrying a thick, huge iron stick on her shoulder.

    Everywhere she went, people moved out of the way quickly.

    Even Xin Changsheng couldn’t help but show a wary expression.

    This was Luo Feifei, the genius from the Luo Family.

    Despite her refined name, she had a wild temperament, and there were only a few individuals in the Imperial City of Tianwu who dared to offend her.

    Suddenly, another organized group arrived, led by a White Jade Carriage pulled by four single-horned Dragon Horses.

    “That’s His Highness Wudi’s White Jade Fragrant Carriage.

    He’s actually here.”

    “His Highness Wudi is the most promising genius to enter the Heavenly Martial Realm before twenty-five.

    How I wish I had half of his strength.”

    “Pfft, who do you think you are?

    Look at yourself in the mirror before you think of having half of His Highness Wudi’s strength.”

    “His Highness Wudi has always been my idol.

    Today, I can finally see his true face.”

    “With His Highness Wudi’s participation, this year’s hunting competition will surely be lively.”

    The White Jade Fragrant Carriage was the exclusive mount of Qin Wudi.

    Qin Wudi was the number one genius in the Tianwu Dynasty, already at Earth Martial Ninth Realm, approaching the Heavenly Martial Realm.

    It was rumored that he had personally slain a Heavenly Martial Realm expert.

    As soon as the White Jade Fragrant Carriage stopped, a youth wearing a purple gold armor stepped out, exuding a king’s demeanor with his slightly arrogant gaze.

    He was a born king.

    This was the Second Prince, Qin Wudi, the number one genius of the Tianwu Dynasty, and the most promising candidate for the throne.

    “Greetings, Your Highness Wudi.”

    Everyone quickly bowed and paid their respects.

    “Haha, my good son, you came early today.”

    However, at that moment, a flippant and piercing voice rang out from outside the square, making everyone uneasy.

    Everyone stumbled and almost fell to the ground, sweat dripping from their foreheads.

    Who was that, daring to utter such words at a time like this?

    It was too daring.

    They must have a death wish.