Nationwide Development: Spend Billions in Advance to Bind the Empress

Chapter 54 Life-Saving Item: The Half-Saint Golden Cicada Talisman!

When Shen Yun arrived at the designated hotel, there were already people waiting at the entrance.

"Mr. Shen," the hotel manager greeted him with a smile.

"The presidential suite is ready for you. You can stay as long as you like. I'll take you up there now."

"Mm." Shen Yun nodded slightly and followed him into the room.

After closing the door and confirming there were no cameras inside, he sat cross-legged on the bed, took out a spirit stone, and entered breakthrough mode.

Bai Xian'er then darted out of his arms to keep watch over the surroundings.

After walking around for a while, she came to the balcony and looked at the congested road below, her tone quite surprised:

Wow, so many people! Looks like the Monkey King has a lot of influence...

On her way here, she had looked up this fictional mythological figure online, but couldn't figure it out.

Huaguo Mountain is less than three kilometers away, and it's teeming with demonic beasts. In other scenic areas, the surrounding area would have been deserted long ago. But here, it's become even more bustling with people!

'Looking at it this way, the Monkey King really does have something...' Bai Xian'er wagged her tail, turned around, and slipped into the house to guard Shen Yun...

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Eastern Regions.

Dandian Dancheng.

Early in the morning, the entire city welcomed cultivators from all sides.

The Alchemy Competition is held simultaneously in all five major regions, making it a grand event for young alchemists and causing a huge sensation each time.

Luo Hongxi, a VIP guest, was waiting for the opening ceremony backstage with a group of elderly men.

She was the only young person in the main hall. Sometimes she would listen to the old alchemists' insights on alchemy, and sometimes she would ask a few questions about her alchemy doubts.

She is the chief disciple of the Pill Saint, and also his closed-door disciple. If we're talking about seniority, all the alchemists present would have to call her Senior Sister!

The alchemists she questioned all stood up, bowed, and, not daring to keep anything to themselves, explained everything in detail.

Some people were even afraid that she wouldn't understand, so they explained things in great detail, putting in more effort than when teaching their own apprentices.

After saying that, they'll give you a small gift and add: "Just my humble opinion, for your reference only."

There was nothing she could do; after all, her master was a Pill Saint!

If she were to ask Dan Sheng these questions and something went wrong, it would be quite embarrassing.

Luo Hongxi thoroughly enjoyed this, finding it rewarding to hear the experienced advice of the senior alchemists. The key point was that the small gifts from the old alchemists were all at least seventh-grade medicinal herbs; she was naturally happy to receive such freebies.

'It's a pity I don't have any goodwill treasures...' Luo Hongxi, feeling regretful, poured herself a cup of tea to moisten her throat.

"Everyone!" Everyone turned to look, and saw Han Kong, one of the hall masters of the Eastern Region branch hall, step out from behind the curtain:

"The Dan Palace has already decided on the treasures for the top three winners of this competition. Please take a look and see if they are suitable."

As he approached the table, he waved his hand, setting down three crystal boxes:

"The first place winner will receive a mid-grade semi-saint level medicine cauldron, the second place winner will receive a low-grade semi-saint level Golden Cicada Talisman, and the third place winner will receive a high-grade ninth-rank pill!"

"As expected of the Pill Hall, they are truly wealthy and powerful!" The alchemy elders from various factions who came to observe the ceremony stroked their beards and smiled in praise.

Han Danwang was just being polite, and these things were indeed quite good, with nothing to criticize.

At this moment, Luo Hongxi looked at the treasure on the stage with shining eyes.

Shen Yun, who woke up early, was also staring at the information on the game interface:

[Feedback Item - Low-Grade Semi-Saint Golden Cicada Talisman: After dripping blood onto the talisman, place it in a safe location. When the character encounters danger outside, they can appear in the talisman storage area with a thought.]

"Wow, this is amazing!" Shen Yun stared at the interface with a look of surprise.

This thing is definitely a top-notch life-saving treasure.

If we could get that, it would be like having an extra life in the early game!

"If no one has any objections..." Han Kong hadn't finished speaking when a timid whisper interrupted him:

"Um... Lord Han... may I have this low-grade Half-Saint Golden Cicada Talisman?"

Everyone turned to look at Luo Hongxi, whose face was flushed and who looked very reserved.

"Palace Master Han, I can exchange it with you using treasures from my sect!" Luo Hongxi knew that saying this was very abrupt.

But this is a semi-saint-level favor item! Even if it's impolite, she has to win it for the young master!

Liu Hong, the alchemy elder of the Tianyan Sword Sect, was somewhat puzzled, as the sect had given Luo Hongxi a better life-saving magic weapon than this.

Perhaps the senior Dan Sheng also gave her some life-saving items.

This talisman paper is not worth Luo Hongxi asking for at this time.

Unable to figure it out, he was too lazy to think about it and just decided to take the sword tip as he liked it.

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Han Kong and said with a smile, "Palace Master Han, rest assured, the Sword Sect will never allow the Pill Hall to suffer losses!"

"Hahahaha." Han Kong stroked his beard and laughed.

"It's just a mere talisman, young friend Luo, you can take it. However..."

"Senior, please speak freely!" Luo Hongxi stared nervously at Han Kong, only to see the old man raise his eyebrows and smile:

"However, young friend Luo must participate in the alchemy competition!"

"Hmm?" The alchemists' eyes lit up, then they clapped their hands in delight:

"Haha, that's a great suggestion! I've long wanted to witness the legendary Pill Saint's 'Flying Pill Transformation Technique'!"

"Indeed! This is the nineteenth of the hundred great alchemy techniques! Young friend Luo must have already mastered its essence. We are truly fortunate to witness it today!"

"Haha, I've been stuck at the seventh-grade alchemist level for so long! Maybe I'll gain something from watching today!" The group of alchemists cheered and applauded.

As for whether one wants to see the Alchemist's alchemy techniques or to see what makes Luo Hongxi worthy of being accepted as a disciple by the Alchemist, that's a matter of opinion.

Han Kong actually had his own little schemes.

Jiang Ming, who was one of the branch hall masters at the time, missed out on Luo Hongxi. It was rumored that Dan Sheng Zhao Xincheng was extremely dissatisfied with the Eastern Region branch hall!

Although it was a rumor, it was an undeniable fact that Jiang Ming had misjudged the situation, and now he was even staying behind closed doors to refine pills and was unwilling to participate in the competition.

If Luo Hongxi can play in the competition, the rumors will naturally fall apart, and the image of Dan Dian will improve.

“But…” Luo Hongxi looked at everyone with an embarrassed expression:

"This junior can only barely refine fourth-grade pills. With such meager skills, I can't even get into the top 20 in the competition. There's no need for me to go on stage; it would only make me a laughingstock."

Currently, her cultivation level is only at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, and she still needs to rely on the Purple Extreme Double Pupil to refine fourth-order pills.

Fifth-tier pills are the standard for elites in the competition, and refining them would require a huge amount of spiritual energy and effort, which is simply impossible for her.

Upon hearing this, Han Kong sensed a chance and immediately became serious, saying:

"The original intention of the Pill Refining Competition was to allow everyone to exchange ideas, so how could it discriminate against others' pill refining achievements? If there really is such a person, I will be the first to deal with him!"

"Excellent!" The other alchemists chimed in.

"Young friend Luo, just go for it, no need to think too much! Anyone who dares to laugh and make a fuss, I'll beat them up!!"

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Luo Hongxi hesitated for a moment before nodding:

"Alright then, I'll give it a try."

It's shameful, as long as it helps the young master obtain this high-quality favor item.