Alliance

"Mm, I know. Since the enmity has been forged, I didn't plan on just walking away like this," Qin Ming said frankly. Having already killed a Martial Venerable and a Pill Saint from the Pill Alliance, he naturally knew that the Pill Alliance would certainly not let the matter rest.

"It's like this: Brother You and I have discussed it, and we wish to represent our respective Families to form an alliance with you," Yang Quan said solemnly.

"Forming an alliance with me means becoming an enemy of the Pill Alliance. Are you truly willing?" Qin Ming felt somewhat moved. To be able to withstand the pressure of the Pill Alliance and intend to ally with him—regardless of their motives, Qin Ming appreciated the sentiment.

"We are. What's the big deal about the Pill Alliance anyway?" Yang Quan said passionately. Qin Ming had saved his Old Ancestor and was also capable of refining ninth-grade elixirs.

If he hadn't misidentified it, the Medicinal Pill Qin Ming had consumed in the air was a ninth-grade perfect elixir, just like the one given to him.

This strongly suggested that Qin Ming was likely capable of refining such Medicinal Pills.

One must understand that if it were a ninth-grade perfect elixir obtained from a Secret Realm, it would be impossible to obtain two at once.

ninth-grade elixirs were incredibly precious. Finding even one in an Ancient Secret Realm was rare enough; even if there were two, they would most likely be two different types.

This was a pattern within Ancient Secret Realms that he had read about in an ancient text.

As for the reason, the text didn't specify, but he guessed that ninth-grade elixirs were too precious and extremely difficult to refine; usually, a successful refinement would only yield one.

Even if two were obtained, they would be stored separately. The possibility of two being placed together was infinitesimal.

Furthermore, if it were a Medicinal Pill obtained from a Secret Realm, would he have traded it away so easily just for a favor?

Looking at Yang Quan's sincere gaze, Qin Ming shook his head and said, "The matter of an alliance is of great importance. It's better to ask your Family Heads clearly first."

Even if an alliance were to be formed, it would be with their Family Heads. Moreover, a typical Family Head couldn't decide such a major matter; it would require consulting the Family's guardian Old Ancestor, a Martial Venerable.

"If you truly intend to form an alliance, you can notify Shadow, and they will pass the message to me," Qin Ming said with a smile.

"Fine, it's a deal then!" Yang Quan and the Third Young Master of the You Family said solemnly.

The reason the Third Young Master of the You Family wanted to form an alliance, besides admiring Qin Ming as a person, was primarily due to the deep impressions left on him by the previous trip to the Ancient Secret Realm.

The treasures obtained in the Secret Realm were nothing compared to the Medicinal Pills exchanged from Qin Ming, which were the truly good things.

After obtaining those Medicinal Pills, their Family had developed rapidly. His own strength had also soared due to the help of the perfect stage Medicinal Pills, making the rank of Martial Emperor within reach.

He believed that as long as they continued to cooperate with Qin Ming, it would surely take the Family to the next level and might even give him the chance to become… a Martial Venerable.

"Good, it's a deal!" Qin Ming laughed. "Now, I still have the matter of the Pill Alliance to resolve, so I'll be taking my leave first."

"Goodbye!" Yang Quan and the Third Young Master of the You Family waved farewell.

Qin Ming soared into the sky, disappearing from their sight in the blink of an eye.

"Brother You, will your Family agree to ally with Venerable Qin? They are a rising Power, after all, and have offended the Pill Alliance. If the alliance fails, you won't be able to keep the friendship of the Pill Alliance," Yang Quan said, patting the Third Young Master of the You Family on the shoulder.

"Hmph, even if your Family doesn't agree, mine will!" the Third Young Master of the You Family said confidently.