ALL NOVEL Chapter 40 – This damned old fellow, how dare he act indecently in front of the Queen?!
"That's not exactly a rare item, Elder Yun. No need to be so shocked..."
Xiao Chen took a casual sip of tea, his tone indifferent as he spoke.
To most people, this would be a rare treasure, but to him, it was as easy to obtain as picking something off the ground.
"Not a rare item?"
Elder Yun Shan almost choked on his own breath upon hearing Xiao Chen's words.
He even felt an urge to slap Xiao Chen and ask if he understood what a top-grade pill was.
A top-grade pill meant that its medicinal power was perfectly fused, leaving no impurities and causing no side effects upon consumption.
Even the most skilled alchemists couldn't guarantee that every pill they made would be top-grade.
The higher the grade of the pill, the rarer it was to find a top-grade one.
This was the rarity of top-grade pills!
Taking a deep breath to suppress his urge to retort, Yun Shan put the top-grade Nirvana Pill back and picked up another pill bottle.
"Hmm? Another top-grade pill?!"
Seeing the green pill in his hand, covered with intricate pill patterns, Yun Shan's pupils dilated uncontrollably.
"And it's a... top-grade Pan Spirit Pill?!"
His voice trembled as he spoke, his breathing becoming rapid, and his pupils glowing with a green light.
If it weren't for the Mystic Mastery Realm expert sitting nearby and the unknown strength of Xiao Chen's backing, Yun Shan might have swallowed the pill on the spot!
A top-grade Pan Spirit Pill could elevate a Nirvana Realm expert by one or two minor realms.
Given that he had been stuck at the Nirvana Sixth Realm for many years due to his limited talent, consuming this pill could definitely break him through to the Nirvana Seventh Realm, or even the Nirvana Eighth Realm!
So the top-grade Pan Spirit Pill before him was incredibly tempting.
"Ahem, Elder Yun Shan, could you wipe the drool off your mouth? It looks like it's about to drip onto the pill."
Seeing Yun Shan's fervent gaze fixed on the pill, Xiao Chen couldn't help but remind him with a dry cough.
The pill hadn't been sold yet, and if it got drooled on, it would be quite off-putting.
"Cough, cough, cough, my apologies for losing my composure."
Yun Shan's old face turned red at Xiao Chen's words, and he immediately composed himself.
But his eyes remained glued to the top-grade Pan Spirit Pill, like an old lady staring at a piece of jewelry.
Xiao Chen's scalp tingled at the sight.
This guy...
Could he have some kind of fetish?
"Elder Yun Shan, there are other pills here. Please hurry up with the appraisal."
Feeling exasperated, Xiao Chen reminded him again.
To be so infatuated with a pill, Elder Yun Shan must have been quite deprived lately.
"Alright, alright..."
Feeling embarrassed by Xiao Chen's urging, Yun Shan quickly composed himself.
His reaction had indeed been a bit over the top.
Then, under the watchful eyes of Xiao Chen and Cai Yan, Yun Shan, like an old man who had never seen the world, let out a pig-like squeal with each pill he appraised.
"Hiss, this is a top-grade Spirit Essence Pill? A top-grade pill that can directly enhance the cultivation of a Spirit Aperture Realm expert!"
"Whoa, this is a top-grade Cultivation Pill, capable of directly enhancing the cultivation of a Core Formation Realm expert!"
"My god, this is a top-grade Celestial Pill, capable of helping a Core Formation Realm expert break through to the Celestial Grotto Realm!"
"Holy... this is a top-grade Blood Amber Pill!"
"A top-grade pill that can restore the damaged qi and blood of a Nirvana Realm expert and repair meridian injuries!"
"......"
After appraising all the pill bottles, Yun Shan's body trembled uncontrollably, looking as if he was about to have a seizure.
These pills before him...
He had seen them before, but mostly of lower or middle grade, with the occasional high-grade one.
But to see all of them as top-grade, this was a first!
"Young Master Xiao, may I confirm once more, are you planning to sell all these pills?"
Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Yun Shan asked, his voice trembling.
This was probably the highest quality pill transaction he had ever handled.
"Yes, this is just a part of it."
Xiao Chen nodded, then casually tossed out another pile of pill bottles, continuing indifferently.
"I only put out one of each for you to appraise to save you the trouble."
"These are the same pills, though some are more and some are less, but all are top-grade."
"You can count them..."
With that, Xiao Chen resumed drinking his tea, while Cai Yan sat silently, fiddling with her nails.
"All... top-grade pills?!"
Seeing the pile of pill bottles, Yun Shan's mind buzzed, and his pupils contracted to the extreme.
He had thought the previous pills were Xiao Chen's entire stock, but there were more?!
"Five top-grade Nirvana Pills, three top-grade Pan Spirit Pills, eight top-grade Cultivation Pills, six top-grade Celestial Pills, ten top-grade Spirit Essence Pills, three top-grade Blood Amber Pills..."
"Hiss... so many top-grade pills, I... I can't breathe..."
Bang!!
After counting all the pills, Yun Shan's face turned beet red, his body trembling uncontrollably.
He looked like he was having a fit, suddenly collapsing to the ground, his legs twitching violently.
This startled Xiao Chen.
"Old fellow, what are you doing?!"
"Are you trying to extort or scam me?!"
Seeing Yun Shan's reaction, Xiao Chen felt his head swell.
Could it be that the ultimate techniques of some old ladies and old men from his previous life had somehow been passed down to this fantasy world?
"Quick, quick... help me breathe... I can't catch my breath..."
Yun Shan clutched his chest, his face turning from red to purple.
He gasped for air, calling out to the side room door.
This scene left Xiao Chen and Cai Yan bewildered, not knowing what the old fellow needed to breathe.
Before they could remain confused for long, a delicate maid at the door, hearing Yun Shan's call, blushed and ran in.
Then, to Xiao Chen and Cai Yan's shock, she tugged at her collar and hugged Yun Shan's head, as if trying to smother him.
What the...?!
Could this be the legendary mouth-to-mouth... no, artificial respiration?!
Who would have thought Yun Shan, this old fellow, would dare to perform such an indecent act in front of them?!
"This damned old fellow, how dare he act indecently in front of the Queen?!"
Usually silent and bored, Cai Yan couldn't hold back anymore, her eyes flashing with a cold light, and her aura turning sharp.
The aloof Medusa Queen was truly imposing.
However, hearing Xiao Chen's dry cough, Cai Yan hesitated to act, only letting out a cold snort and turning her head away.
This damned old fellow, if he corrupted the Young Master, what then?
If Xiao Chen suddenly collapsed like this, would she have to run up and let him breathe too?!
Thinking of this, Cai Yan glanced at Xiao Chen, only to find him looking at her.
His gaze inadvertently swept over her ample bosom, causing her face to flush red.
"Young Master, what are you looking at?"
Cai Yan wanted to use her queenly tone to demand, "Do you want to lose your eyes?!"
But the words stuck in her throat, and she could only awkwardly tease.
"Ahem, nothing..."
Caught peeking at Cai Yan, Xiao Chen awkwardly turned his head, focusing on the collapsed Yun Shan.
"You old fellow... have you had enough?!"
"Do you think we don't exist?!"