Wei Yi strode down the bustling street, his white brocade uniform standing out amidst the crowd.
Emblazoned on his attire was the distinctive flame emblem of Medicine Valley, a symbol that immediately commanded attention. Pedestrians quickly moved aside, their expressions a mix of respect and awe.
"That's an alchemist from Medicine Valley, isn't it?"
"It must be. Only Medicine Valley disciples wear that flame emblem!"
"Medicine Valley, here in Nine Stars City? This is big news…"
Whispers rippled through the crowd as Wei Yi continued his journey, his composure unaffected by the attention.
Alchemists were among the rarest and most revered practitioners in Azure Continent. Their pills could heal, enhance, and even extend life—a necessity for every cultivator. This immense utility made alchemists indispensable, and their influence stretched far and wide.
Wei Yi was accustomed to such reverence. He paid no mind to the murmurs as he approached his destination: Thousand Spirit Pavilion, the most luxurious building on the street.
Thousand Spirit Pavilion was Medicine Valley's official distribution hub, with branches spread across the continent.
As Wei Yi stepped inside, a middle-aged man hurriedly approached him, his demeanor laced with unease. This was the pavilion's manager, a man whose position seemed lofty but was ultimately subservient to Medicine Valley.
"Honored one, may I ask the purpose of your visit?" the manager inquired cautiously, his nervousness evident in the way his gaze darted.
Unbothered by the man's anxiety, Wei Yi replied, "I need to send a message to Medicine Valley."
Azure Continent was vast and immeasurable; even a lifetime wasn't enough to traverse a fraction of its expanse. Consequently, long-distance communication required the aid of special tools.
While powerful cultivators in the Soul Dominion realm or higher could transmit messages across great distances using their spiritual sense, most relied on formations powered by spirit crystals for such tasks.
Thousand Spirit Pavilion, being an extension of Medicine Valley, housed one of these formations.
The manager visibly relaxed upon hearing Wei Yi's intent. Clearly, the alchemist wasn't here to scrutinize the pavilion or investigate him.
"Of course, honored one. Please follow me," the manager said, his tone reverent.
He led Wei Yi to an underground chamber—a secure room that housed the transmission formation.
"My lord, the formation is here. You may use it freely. I'll take my leave," the manager said respectfully before exiting.
Wei Yi nodded and stepped into the room. At its center was an altar-like structure inscribed with intricate, glowing patterns—this was the transmission formation.
With a flick of his finger, Wei Yi retrieved a small pile of spirit crystals from his spatial ring. He placed them into the designated slots on the formation, which began to hum softly as its energy activated.
Next, he took out a special jade slip, which held a fragment of his spiritual sense. This slip contained all the information he had gathered about Origin Mall.
Placing the jade at the center of the formation, Wei Yi watched as the formation began to glow brighter, pulsing with a mesmerizing light.
A faint smile crossed his lips as the process unfolded.
Whoosh!
The formation emitted an intense burst of light, forcing Wei Yi to shield his eyes. Moments later, the light faded, leaving behind the shattered remains of the spirit crystals and jade.
The transmission was complete.
Wei Yi exhaled in relief and exited the chamber, confident that the information about Origin Mall had reached Medicine Valley safely.
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