"Yes, yes."
I nodded. Although Grandmaster Chen had said that he would help me ask when I came to the True Martial Pavilion the last time, my plans couldn't keep up with the changes. I took back the Golden Snake Sword and ran away without caring about the reward. If I was stopped by someone, it wouldn't be worth it.
Grandmaster Chen had previously told me that the other participants had already received their rewards. Although I had forfeited the dojo challenge at the last minute, the leaders of the six great dojos had agreed that the champion's reward would be mine.
As for why it had been delayed for so long, it seemed that someone was interfering and didn't want me to receive a good reward. Grandmaster Chen had been trying his best to get it for me.
As the manager of the True Martial Hall, Pavilion Master Sui was very busy. The Dojo Challenge Competition was a small scale competition jointly organized by the six great martial halls. He rarely asked about it. Previously, he only had a general impression of me. However, the methods I had displayed today had made Pavilion Master Sui admire me, so much so that he paid extra attention to my matters.
"Alright, you go ahead with your work. I'll go prepare. Don't worry, I won't mistreat you with this reward," Pavilion Master Sui said amiably.
Pavilion Lord Sui said amiably. He was a grateful person. In today's situation, even if I didn't step forward bravely, it was still reasonable. After all, I didn't have a definite relationship with the True Martial Pavilion. Elder Tang's intention was also very obvious. He was bullying the True Martial Pavilion for having no one.
Pavilion Master Sui and Elder Tang were from the same generation. Pavilion Master Sui and Elder Tang were people of the same generation, so they wanted to save some face. I had stepped forward at the right time and resolved the awkward situation of the True Martial Pavilion. At the same time, I had slapped Elder Tang's face. Pavilion Master Sui didn't know how to thank me for this favor. Now that the reward was involved, he naturally wouldn't hesitate.
Just like that, I busied myself in the Alchemy Hall for more than an hour and produced a huge pile of dans. I gave half of them to Hall Master Feng. He was overjoyed. Although I had used a lot of materials, they were nothing compared to the value of the dans. Moreover, Hall Master Feng had learned a lot of alchemy techniques while helping me.
Even though he was a Tier 2 Apothecary, Hall Master Feng's pill forging skills had always been stagnant. After all, there wasn't a path for him to learn. Putting aside him, the other two Hall Masters of the Pill Forging Hall were roughly the same.
Although the Alchemy Hall was a logistical job, the elixirs and elixirs directly determined the rise and fall of a sect. Although the True Martial Pavilion was the number one power in the Jianghu and had done a pretty good job in this aspect, there was still a big gap when compared to the real martial arts sects. The Pavilion Master had always been pressuring them, but their Alchemy Hall was only at this level. Moreover, no matter if it was a junior alchemist or a qualified pharmacist, they were limited by their physical strength. There was no way to guarantee their production.
With my guidance and impartation, Pavilion Master Feng's fighting spirit has been reignited. It seems like becoming a tier-3 apothecary isn't that far away anymore.
"Xiao Zhuang, even though you aren't a member of the True Martial Pavilion, the relationship between the National Might Dojo and the True Martial Pavilion has always been pretty good. If you have time in the future, you can often come to the True Martial Pavilion as a guest to refine pills. I, as well as the higher-ups of the True Martial Pavilion, will always welcome you," Pavilion Master Feng said shamelessly.
"Yes, I will. Pavilion Master Feng, please remember that the path of alchemy is to follow your heart and nature. You don't need to pursue perfection. Otherwise, you won't be able to comprehend the path of alchemy," I reminded him.
A contemplative expression appeared on Pavilion Master Feng's face. He couldn't understand why I would have such a deep comprehension and accumulation at such a young age. It was completely illogical. Of course, Pavilion Master Feng wouldn't be so foolish as to ask me. As long as I could help him improve, I would be a great benefactor.
After putting away the pills, I bid farewell to Pavilion Master Feng. Just as I left the Pill Forging Hall, I saw Pavilion Master Sui after taking a few steps. He was already waiting outside.
"Uh, Senior Sui, you couldn't have been waiting for me, right?" I was a little embarrassed.
"No, I've already informed the disciples of the Pill Forging Hall, and they informed me in advance. I just arrived not too long ago," Pavilion Master Sui explained with a smile, his hands behind his back.
"Oh." I looked at him curiously.
"Take this." Soon, Pavilion Master Sui waved his hand, and a silver-white vest appeared in front of me.
Under the illumination of the sun, it gave people the illusion that it was transparent.
"This is …" I was slightly astonished.
"This item is called the Ice Silkworm Soft Armor. It is a mid-grade defensive tool. It is made from an ice silkworm chrysalis in an extremely cold place. Its special soft material also allows the Ice Silkworm Soft Armor to have an astonishing defensive effect. Ordinary high-grade weapons would have a hard time breaking through the defense of the Ice Silkworm Soft Armor. Since you have already cultivated the Yijin Scripture, coupled with the Ice Silkworm Soft Armor, it can be said that you are like a tiger that has grown wings. Even if it is a divine weapon, the damage it can cause to you will be greatly reduced," Pavilion Master Sui explained unhurriedly.
"Aha."
My eyes couldn't help but light up. This was definitely a good treasure. Actually, the rarity of defensive equipment wasn't any less than that of weapons. Even though it couldn't deal instant damage, it was a precious life-saving item.
Actually, Pavilion Master Sui also knew that since I had grasped a godly martial art like the Yijin Scripture, even if he gave me a high-grade martial art, it wouldn't be of much use. On the contrary, it might neglect the essentials and affect my cultivation progress. If he were to reward me with a panacea, then there was even less of a need. I already had this ability, so after thinking about it, he decided to go all out, and directly took out the high-grade defensive tool that he had kept for a long time.
As long as I used this Ice Silkworm Soft Armor, I would be completely invulnerable. Unless it was a powerful divine weapon, it wouldn't be able to threaten my life!
"Cough cough, Senior Sui, how can I accept this."
It seems that the champions of the previous dojo challenge competitions only received martial arts manuals and panacea. I've never heard of any rewards for defensive tools. It was very obvious that Pavilion Master Sui wanted to return a favor. If he just casually gave me a perfunctory reward, then it would seem too petty.
Him putting himself in my shoes and thinking for me instead made me feel quite touched.