Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 112: Frank's Request

Led by the Ye family servant, Mo Yu quickly arrived at the family's main hall. As soon as he entered, several pairs of eyes turned to him.

Mo Yu immediately noticed Patriarch Ye Cong, as well as Frank, the old man he had briefly seen at the Miter Auction House, and the elegant beauty Xue Mei.

Upon entering, Mo Yu caught a subtle look from Ye Cong, and he nodded in response.

Seeing Mo Yu's nod, Ye Cong inwardly sighed in relief, his eyes flashing with joy. He was well aware that Mo Yu had been repairing the Six-Harmonies Void Sword, and now that the young man had emerged, it meant that the task was likely completed.

Mo Yu's nod confirmed this, meaning the sword had been successfully restored, and his family's patriarch would soon recover fully. With this, the Ye family's position among the four great families would remain unshakable.

Noticing the silent exchange between Mo Yu and Ye Cong, a look of surprise crossed Frank's aged face. This young man, who seemed somewhat familiar, was being treated with such respect by the Ye family patriarch—he must be someone significant.

Ye Cong then stepped forward to introduce them. "President Frank, the master forger I mentioned is none other than Master Mo Yu here, who is also the one in need of your Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill."

He then turned to Mo Yu and continued, "This is President Frank of the Black Rock City Alchemist Association and his apprentice, Miss Xue Mei."

After the introductions, Mo Yu stepped forward, bowing slightly. "Mo Yu, at your service, President Frank and Miss Xue Mei."

"Oh? So, you're the forger that Patriarch Ye Cong invited. I was told you were young, but I didn't expect you to be just a teenager. How impressive. If I'm not mistaken, this isn't the first time we've met, is it? Even though you were wearing a black robe then," Frank said with a faint smile, his eyes showing a hint of surprise.

Hearing this, Xue Mei blinked her beautiful eyes in surprise. She suddenly recalled the mysterious figure at the Miter Auction House who had left her teacher in shock. She never imagined that the young man standing before her now was that same person.

"Hehe, I only caught a glimpse of you from afar that day, President Frank. I didn't expect you to remember me," Mo Yu replied, slightly taken aback that Frank had noticed him that day.

After the introductions, Mo Yu turned his gaze to Ye Cong. He had entrusted the task of obtaining the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill to the Ye family, so why had they brought Frank here? Did they expect him to pay for it himself?

Noticing Mo Yu's gaze, Ye Cong smiled wryly. He had been close to securing the pill, but Frank, upon learning that the buyer was a forger, insisted on meeting Mo Yu in person.

"This isn't Patriarch Ye Cong's fault. When I heard that the buyer of the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill was a forger, I requested to meet you myself," Frank explained, noticing the exchange between Mo Yu and Ye Cong.

"And might I ask, where did you learn your forging skills, and who is your teacher?" Frank inquired further.

Like alchemy, forging required a master to guide you. There were very few self-taught experts. Given how young Mo Yu was, Frank assumed he must have a renowned teacher.

Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and casually lied, "My master is Sikon Zhen. He's a wanderer, always traveling the continent, so not many people have heard of him."

"Sikon Zhen?" Frank blinked in confusion, racking his brain but finding no recollection of such a name.

However, given how vast the Dou Qi continent was, there were undoubtedly many hidden experts. While Frank was a well-known four-star alchemist, his fame was largely confined to the Jia Ma Empire.

So, he didn't doubt the existence of Mo Yu's mysterious teacher.

Ye Cong, who also heard the name for the first time, silently committed it to memory. To have trained such a talented disciple as Mo Yu, this Sikon Zhen must be an extraordinary forger himself.

As the two men pondered the name, Mo Yu addressed Frank directly, "I have a three-star magical pet that is in the process of advancing. However, it ingested some high-level magical beast blood, causing it to fall into a deep sleep. I need a four-star pill, the Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill, to help it absorb the blood more quickly and awaken. I assume President Frank is aware of this. What do I need to do to obtain the pill?"

Seeing Frank's personal visit, Mo Yu suspected that the old man was interested in his forging skills. Otherwise, the Ye family could have easily offered the necessary payment.

Frank's eyes widened slightly when Mo Yu mentioned having a magical beast on the brink of advancing to four-star. Such a creature was equivalent to a human Dou Ling, a powerhouse that even Frank would have to treat with respect.

A magical beast of that level was not something to be taken lightly, and it was yet another sign that Mo Yu's master was an extraordinary figure.

After taking a sip of tea offered by a Ye family servant, Frank finally spoke, "A four-star pill is valuable, but it's not priceless. I don't need money, just a favor from you. If you can help me with something, this Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill is yours for free."

With that, Frank took out a jade bottle from his storage ring, pouring out a deep red pill. The pill was about the size of a thumb, with a glossy surface that radiated a faint aura of beastly power.

"A Beast Soul Blood Fusion Pill..." Mo Yu's eyes lit up at the sight of the red pill. With it, Zihuo could fully absorb the mysterious beast blood within half a month and complete its advancement.

"What kind of favor does President Frank need?" Mo Yu asked, sensing that Frank had an ulterior motive.

Frank chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything dangerous. In fact, I need you to help my apprentice with something."

"Oh?" Mo Yu turned his gaze to the beautiful and aloof Xue Mei, curious as to what kind of task would warrant the use of a four-star pill.

Xue Mei's eyes were also on Mo Yu, curious about what her teacher could want from a young man like him. Even though the boy had an extraordinary aura, she couldn't help but feel a bit shy as she thought about the request.

Frank continued, "My apprentice, Xue Mei, is not from the Jia Ma Empire. She hails from the neighboring Mu Lan Empire. I discovered her exceptional talent during one of my travels and took her in as my disciple.

Recently, her family contacted me, reminding me that she had been betrothed to someone from another family. They want her to return home and fulfill the marriage agreement. But as you can imagine, I'm not too keen on losing my most promising student. Besides, Xue Mei has spent most of her life with me, learning alchemy, and has no connection to the person she's supposed to marry. So..."

Frank's gaze met Mo Yu's, the meaning behind it unmistakable.

Mo Yu raised an eyebrow, recalling a somewhat familiar situation, and joked, "President Frank, are you asking me to pose as Miss Xue Mei's lover to help break off this engagement?"

To Mo Yu's surprise, Frank nodded slowly, while Xue Mei's delicate face flushed with a touch of red.

(End of Chapter)

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