Miteer Family.
In a large, luxurious hall, a man in yellow attire was sitting with a complicated look on his face. Both of his eyes were partially closed. And he was going through a set of documents with some dissatisfaction.
From time to time, he was cursing.
" Humph!!.... these elders are really getting into my nerves. They are clearly, in order to make profit for themselves putting the family's interest on the line...." He said with some resentment.
" Then why don't you make them disappear..." A cold chilling voice rang into the hall with a chilling sensation.
The moment Tengshan herd the familiar voice, he almost shouted out loud.
" Old Hai!!... is it you?!"
" Who could it be, if not me."
Soon after that, a man in blue appeared into the hall out of thin air.
Seeing this, Tengshan almost cried due to happiness.
" Old Hai.... it really is you. You don't know, after you went missing. I used everything within my power to search for you, but I couldn't even find a small trace of you..." In the last line, his tone was full of regret.
" Don't worry. At that time, I fought with Queen Medusa. She was truly a troublesome enemy. At that time something went wrong.... so, I was in seclusion. " Explained Hai Bodong.
After saying that, he didn't wastes any more time and handed him the pill formula and said,"Tengshan, now is not the time to relax.
My enemies have grown too much in this period of time. I don't have time. Go and gather all these herbs, do it as fast as you can.
My strength have declined. I have to recover to my peak."
Tengshan narrowed his eyes and asked with some confusion, "What is your current strength?"
" Peak of 2 stars."
" Weren't you at the peak of 5th star." Asked Tengshan.
" My strength have declined Tengshan. Now don't waste any more time. Go and gather those herbs in large quantity. Enemies are around us. If I will not breakthrough into Dou Zong in mere future. Miteer family will disappear for good. " Said Hai Bodong with some frustration.
Hearing this, Tengshan was truly Terrified. Such words from old Hai's mouth was like an alarm bell for him.
Now he was more tensed then being happy for the return of Hai Bodong.
Soon he took the list and personally went to gather all the herbs in the list.
Seeing this, Hai Bodong chuckled and thought. 'It is so good to have a group of minions ready to do all the tedious task for you.... Hehe... '
3 days later...
Bang*
With a loud sound, the gate of the room opened and Tengshan entered.
He cupped his hand, extended a ring and said, " Old Hai....this ring. All the herbs are within it. In all there are 4 sets of each.
Many herbs were not in the storage, so I had to personally take care of it. "
Hearing this Hai Bodong took the ring and checked all the herbs. After checking all of it. He said with a wide grin on his face,"Tengshan, you never disappoint me. This time when I return, I will definitely try to bring a Mighty King's pill for you."
The moment the word fell, Hai Bodong disappeared.
Hearing this, a hint of excitement appeared on Tengshan face. He really wanted to have it. But it wasn't so easy to get a pill of that calibre with his strength.
In entire Jia Ma Empire, only Gu Hi and Fa Ma could do it.
And obviously, it wasn't so easy for Tengshan to get them to work for him.
At evening...
Alchemist Association.
In a big hall, an old man whose one foot seemed to be in grave, with a big cauldron shape hat, was sitting on a chair and was trying to study some pill formula.
He wore brown colour luxurious robe, with gold patterns on it. Had long, white
beard and moustache. His long eyebrows were long enough to almost cover his entire eyes.
He was president of the Alchemist Association, Fa Ma.
While he was studying the pill formula with utmost conviction. Suddenly a faint chilling, familiar aura entered his perception.
The moment he found the familiar aura with his spiritual perception. He almost, instantaneously stood up from his chair.
After seeing around for a while, he said in a husky voice, "Now that you have come, why not show yourself?"
" Hehe.... it is still very hard to sneak under your watchful perception.... my dear friend. " Just after Fa Ma asked, the voice of Hai Bodong rang.
Then a man in blue, with white hair and beard came out.
Seeing him, the old man rubbed his eyes and said with some doubt, "It really is you.... weren't you killed by Queen Medusa.... many years ago."
" What!! are you not happy. Or did you wanted me to die." Asked Hai Bodong with some dissatisfaction.
" No....no... obviously not. We 4 are the only ones left of our generation, why would I think so.... Old friend. It really is nice to see you." Added the old man with some nostalgia.
" Ya.... it really is good to see you.
Now let's talk about business...." said Hai Bodong.
After saying that, Hai Bodong threw the pill prescription towards Fa Ma.
Seeing this, Fa Ma caught it and said, "What is it?"
" See if you can refine it?" Asked Hai Bodong.
Fa Ma took the scroll and started reading it. Only after reading for a while, astonishment appeared on his face.
"Such a pill recipe... where did you get it. Even though, it is only a peak tier 5 pill recipe but after reading it, one can easily tell that it is far more than that. This pill's effect is no worse than some tier 6 pills.
But why this pill, did your strength was sealed....?"
" Don't.... old man, I am in no mood to talk about my defeated past. Just tell me, can you refine it?" Said Hai Bodong with some irritation.
" Hmm.... it is not easy to refine it. I barely have touched the threshold of tier 6 pill.
So, it isn't easy. But I guess, I can try." He said with some amusement.
Just as he said it, Hai Bodong gave him a ring full of medicine and said, " Now, go and bring me the pill."
" Are you out of your mind, it is not so easy to refine a tier 5 pill. Have some patience. "
Hearing this, Hai Bodong knew that the old man would not move without any benefit, even though they are friends. But business and friendship are two different things.
Not at all surprised by the behaviour of old man, Hai Bodong rubbed his storage ring and brought out a small wooden box.