Translator: Silavin
“He can’t possibly become their VIP, because Qin Yichen is about to become an Honorary Guest Officer of the Gathering Space Tower.” Long Qingyao looked at him indifferently.
“Honorary Guest Officer!?” Upon hearing these three words, Liu Yun only felt a wave of absurdity wash over him.
Although there was still a slight gap between the Gathering Space Tower and his Rainbow Light Pavilion, they were at least one of the top ten Forces in the Heart Trial Territory!
What qualifications did a mere youth, who hadn’t even reached the Martial Emperor Realm, have to become an Honorary Guest Officer of such a Force!?
After entering the private room, Qin Yichen became somewhat impatient as he lifted the small creature from his shoulder, cradling it in both hands and examining it carefully.
As Qin Yichen scrutinised the small beast from top to bottom, the latter’s crystal-clear eyes seemed to be observing him with human-like intelligence.
The small gecko before him was plump and chubby. If it didn’t have legs, it would look like a worm or a loach. Precisely because it had legs, it somewhat resembled a gecko.
[How strange…] One person and one beast stared at each other like this for nearly half an hour before Qin Yichen finally slapped his forehead and sighed somewhat helplessly.
The reason was simple: no matter how he examined it, whether through Spiritual Energy observation or Yuan Energy probing, he discovered nothing unusual about this small beast.
This inevitably made Qin Yichen somewhat suspicious. [Could this thing be a gecko that had undergone a mutation due to that special energy, and just happened to fall into the cauldron when it opened?]
However, such a conclusion was also strange. If it truly was an ordinary gecko, why wasn’t it crushed by that turbulent energy?
Most peculiar of all, this gecko’s body currently had no energy fluctuations whatsoever. The only difference from an ordinary gecko was that this gecko seemed to possess human-like awareness.
The feeling Qin Yichen had was that it seemed to understand his words.
“Whatever you are, you’ll follow me from now on.” Qin Yichen did not think too much about it. He got on the bed and sat cross-legged.
He needed to properly observe the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl in his Dantian, because this time, the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl had played a leading role. If the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl hadn’t absorbed that special energy, he would have been helpless against it.
However, after he closed his eyes, the small gecko tilted its head and stared at him briefly, then climbed onto his body. After that, it closed its eyes, seemingly falling into a deep sleep.
At this moment, Qin Yichen placed his attention on his Dantian.
The interior of his Dantian appeared unchanged. The only difference was that Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl.
It had become brighter.
After his regression, when Qin Yichen had first seen it, it had been grey and dull, like an ordinary stone or a piece of iron, dark and lustreless.
But at this moment, the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl had undergone tremendous changes.
It was not merely bright; it even showed a tendency towards being transparent, like a crystal.
Of course, it was still far from being as crystalline and translucent as actual crystals.
However, compared to its initial stone-like colour, it was now extremely distinct.
Moreover, the True Dragon coiled upon the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl seemed to have come alive, appearing quite vivid. Faintly, Qin Yichen seemed to hear Dragon Roars echoing in his ears.
When his Spiritual Energy drew closer, he discovered even more: within that somewhat transparent Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl, a Dragon manifestation was rising and churning.
[Could a True Dragon’s Soul be inside?] Qin Yichen’s heart stirred.
Unfortunately, he currently had no way to verify his speculation.
He very much wanted to manifest his True Dragon Martial Soul once to see if there were any changes, but alas, this was within the city. Perhaps the Gathering Space Tower could shield him from some troubles, but there was also a strong possibility that certain people lurking in the shadows would target him because of it.
After thoroughly confirming there were no abnormalities within his Dantian, Qin Yichen withdrew his Spiritual Energy.
This trip to the Gathering Space Crystal House had brought him enormous benefits.
The identity of Honorary Guest Officer of the Gathering Space Tower was secondary. Most importantly, there was the transformation of the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl.
Judging from the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl’s current condition, it was sufficient to allow him to use his True Dragon Martial Soul dozens of times!
This was his true pillar of support, and also his trump card!
The drawback of using the True Dragon Martial Soul was that it consumed energy far too rapidly. Like last time in the Fallen God Abyss, he had nearly been unable to walk out. But now, he did not need to worry at all about the Heaven Earth Spirit Pearl being depleted.
He had gained a bit more confidence for this Imperial Dynasties Assembly.
[It’s about time to set off.] Thinking of the Imperial Dynasties Assembly, Qin Yichen felt he should leave this city.
Regarding power and wealth, he had absolutely no lingering attachment whatsoever.
The next day, he went out and arrived at the Gathering Space Tower branch.
Due to his status, he quickly met with Ju Lingren.
“Master Qin wishes to go to the Imperial Dynasties Assembly!?” Upon learning of Qin Yichen’s request, Ju Lingren stared at the youth before him with a face full of astonishment.
Of course he knew what the Imperial Dynasties Assembly was.
Because the Gathering Space Tower would also have people participating in this assembly, he naturally understood the brutal rules of the Imperial Dynasties Assembly.
Therefore, he could not understand why Qin Yichen, an Alchemy Master, would want to participate in the Imperial Dynasties Assembly.
One had to know that there, no one would show him mercy just because he was an Alchemy Master.
“En.” Qin Yichen nodded firmly. He had to go!
Ju Lingren’s gaze immediately became somewhat complex.
Originally, granting Qin Yichen the status of Honorary Guest Officer had been a rather hasty decision, and it was also difficult to predict what sort of things Qin Yichen might do using the Honorary Guest Officer identity.
Initially, he had still worried that Qin Yichen might have designs on the Gathering Space Tower, but now, he discovered that this worry was excessive.
Each time people participated in the Imperial Dynasties Assembly, even if a small portion survived, it was already considered quite good. How could Qin Yichen, an Alchemy Master, survive?
“Master Qin, you should remain here instead. Our Gathering Space Tower will certainly not treat you unfairly.” After contemplating briefly, he advised with a sincere tone.
Just from the fact that Qin Yichen could refine Level Seven Fifth Grade Pills at such a young age, his future achievements might not stop at the Earth Grade!
He might someday be a Heaven Grade Alchemy Master!
That was an existence even the Gathering Space Tower had to look up to.
In the Heart Trial Territory, throughout these endless years, the Heaven Grade Alchemy Masters who had emerged could be counted on one hand.
Even if Qin Yichen ultimately could not become a Heaven Grade Alchemy Master, Peak Earth Grade was completely beyond question.
Such a figure would be a Grand Elder kind of existence, worthy of veneration in any power!
“Many thanks for Branch Master Ju’s kind intentions. However, this is a trial my Master has personally given me. If I cannot distinguish myself at the Imperial Dynasties Assembly, I’m afraid I won’t even have the qualifications to become his Disciple…”
In order to deflect this, Qin Yichen once again brought up his non-existent Master.
Upon hearing these words, Ju Lingren couldn’t help but draw in a sharp breath of cold air, finally sighing with emotion, “You Master is truly an extraordinary person!”
With Qin Yichen’s talent, if he were placed in the Gathering Space Tower, he would be cultivated as a key core figure. Yet he did not even have the qualifications to become that extraordinary person’s Disciple…
The gap between them was evident.