Chapter 60: Nie Huixiang Comes to Seek Trouble

The unexpected gesture of the Sun family sending gifts caught Wu Tian off guard. There was no prior interaction between Wu Tian and the Sun family, yet they sent a representative to congratulate him, leaving Wu Tian bewildered.

"Wu Gongzi, I've long heard of your reputation as the top talent of the Qi Tian Sect in Pingyang City. Now, as the first-place winner in the sect-wide competition, entering the imperial headquarters, your fame is well-deserved!" Upon entering, Sun Siqing spoke with a smiling face.

Wu Tian, pouring tea for Sun Siqing, responded with a smile, "Steward Sun, your praise is excessive. I am far from being the top talent; I'm more like the top waste."

"If you're the top waste, then there are very few who aren't wastes." Sun Siqing gave Wu Tian a profound look, then took out an exquisite box from his pocket. "Wu Gongzi, on behalf of our family head, I present a modest gift—a mid-grade Earth-level pill, Enhancing Spirit Pill. When consumed by a Tenth Rank Martial Spirit cultivator, it can break through to the First Rank Martial King realm. Today, I offer this gift to Wu Gongzi. Please accept it."

Wu Tian was astonished as he looked at the Enhancing Spirit Pill in Sun Siqing's hand. He was well aware of the pill's value. A mid-grade Earth-level pill, capable of directly advancing from the Tenth Rank Martial Spirit to the First Rank Martial King, was incredibly precious. If auctioned, it would easily fetch at least five million silver taels.

Though Sun family's direct gift was quite extravagant, Wu Tian knew that accepting it would mean owing the Sun family a favor. Uncomfortable with the feeling of indebtedness, and confident in his alchemy skills, Wu Tian refused, "Steward Sun, I sincerely appreciate the goodwill of the Sun family. I understand your intentions, and I express my gratitude here. However, the value of this gift is too extravagant for me to accept."

Sun Siqing, somewhat surprised, looked at Wu Tian. Many coveted the Enhancing Spirit Pill for its remarkable effects. However, Wu Tian showed no signs of greed; Sun Siqing could only discern a hint of surprise.

"Wu Gongzi, this is merely a gesture from our Sun family. We have had a longstanding friendship with the Qi Tian Sect, and you, being a disciple of the sect, might be of help to us in the future. We hope Wu Gongzi can accept this small token of appreciation." Sun Siqing kindly advised with a smile.

Wu Tian still shook his head, saying, "Steward Sun, I appreciate your understanding. However, I cannot accept such a valuable gift. Rest assured, I will remember the goodwill of the Sun family. If there is anything I can help with in the future, I will do my best. Although I may not be a prominent figure, I always keep my promises!"

Seeing that Wu Tian was adamant, Sun Siqing could only shake his head and smile bitterly, "Wu Gongzi is indeed extraordinary. Since you insist, I won't force it. Once again, on behalf of the Sun family, congratulations to Wu Gongzi. May your cultivation continue to advance!"

"Thank you, Steward Sun, and thank the Sun family!" Wu Tian bowed in thanks.

"Wu Gongzi, I have other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave now." Sun Siqing stood up and bid farewell to Wu Tian.

"Farewell, Steward Sun!"

With that, Sun Siqing left. He came to deliver gifts as a gesture of goodwill, and if Wu Tian chose not to accept them, there was little more he could do.

Wu Tian understood the Sun family's intentions—to expand their connections. With Wu Tian achieving the first-place position in the sect competition and becoming a member of the imperial headquarters of the Qi Tian Sect, the Sun family might seek his help in the future. Although Wu Tian saw through the politeness, he appreciated the gesture.

After the Sun family left, Wu Tian finally found peace. After having a meal with Xiaohui, he began refining pills. Having recently made a deal with Ning Yujiao, he needed to prepare Earth-level or higher pills within two months to fulfill his end of the bargain.

Sun Siqing's gift of the Enhancing Spirit Pill gave Wu Tian an idea. Opening the system store, he retrieved the formula for the Enhancing Spirit Pill.

"Unbelievable! It's incredibly expensive, almost like robbery. It requires 800 exchange points! Fortunately, I sold eight million silver taels worth of items at Ji Min Medicine Shop this morning, earning me 800 exchange points. Otherwise, buying this formula would wipe out my points, leaving me with just one—the system reward point. It feels like going back to square one, truly tough!"

The creator of this system store was undoubtedly a shrewd businessman. Initially, purchasing a Profound-level pill formula required less than ten exchange points. Now, a mid-grade Earth-level pill formula had skyrocketed by several times. Nevertheless, Wu Tian decided to exchange it. Refining the Enhancing Spirit Pill would undoubtedly allow him to recoup the eight million silver taels spent.

After exchanging for the Enhancing Spirit Pill formula, Wu Tian immediately began studying it. The proportions of the ingredients automatically appeared in his mind.

"Ten portions of Gathering Spirit Grass, eight portions of Shy Flower, twelve portions of Gold Thread Leaf... and the Earth-level herb, Azure Blood Grass, which seems to be missing." Wu Tian checked his spatial ring and system backpack, realizing he lacked one herb—Azure Blood Grass. "I need to make another trip to Ji Min Medicine Shop. If only I had exchanged for the formula earlier, I wouldn't need to make this extra trip!"

Feeling somewhat speechless, Wu Tian set off once again to Ji Min Medicine Shop.

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Not long after Wu Tian left home, Nie Huixiang, accompanied by Song Qianqian, arrived at Wu Tian's doorstep with ten shadow guards.

"Wu Tian, get your ass out here!" Nie Huixiang shouted angrily at Wu Tian's door.

Hearing the shouting, Xiaohui opened the gate and, seeing Nie Huixiang's fierce expression, asked, "Who are you?"

"Are you the maidservant in Wu Tian's house? Damn, unexpectedly, you're a little beauty. Tell me, where is that bastard Wu Tian?" Nie Huixiang's eyes lit up upon seeing Xiaohui, then he inquired.

"Our young master is not at home. Please leave." Xiaohui, sensing that Nie Huixiang wasn't a good person, directly asked him to leave.

"What? That bastard isn't at home?" Nie Huixiang frowned and looked at Song Qianqian beside him. "Qianqian, that brat is not at home. What should we do?"

"That bastard humiliated me, and I won't let him off easily. Since he's not here, I'll start by teaching his maidservant a lesson. Then we'll wait for him to return!" Song Qianqian, with a malicious heart, said.

"Well said! I'll start by dealing with his maidservant!" Nie Huixiang agreed, looking at Xiaohui with a fierce expression.