Lin Xiaotian had long suspected they possessed something valuable, but he hadn't expected them to produce the Medicine King's Cauldron right away.
It was a treasure that was both rare and sought-after. Back then, Sun Simiao was known as the Medicine King, and he left behind several precious medical texts like the Qianjin Fang, which have been passed down for a thousand years. His contributions were immense.
But that was secondary. What was truly precious were some of the items left behind by this Medicine King. Lin Xiaotian wasn't particularly concerned about his manuscripts; he cared about the Medicine King's Cauldron.
Regardless of the type of medicinal furnace used, when refining ingredients, a fragrance would emanate, and the medicinal properties would slowly infuse into the cauldron.
This could increase the success rate when refining medicines, and the better the cauldron, the greater the amplification.
For him, this was an unparalleled benefit.
At this moment, a smile couldn't help but spread across his face: "You have satisfied me greatly, especially with the news you brought this time."
"I hope you can bring the Medicine King's Cauldron over as soon as possible. I will personally refine another batch of pills for you then. Rest assured, I will make you satisfied."
Hearing this, Daoist Kumoku breathed a slight sigh of relief. It seemed Lin Xiaotian had no intention of continuing to be their enemy, and such a valuable item had indeed moved him.
"Mr. Lin, before that, I have a presumptuous request!"
Lin Xiaotian's brow twitched slightly. He knew this fellow was about to make a demand. After all, he had thrown out such a significant bait; it would be strange if there were no conditions attached.
He smiled and said directly, "Just say what you want to say all at once. I don't like beating around the bush."
Daoist Kumoku had already made up his mind. He wanted to first gauge the extent of Lin Xiaotian's strength, and more importantly, his skill in refining medicine. This was crucial for the experts of their Tianluo Diwang to ascend to a higher level.
"Mr. Lin, they say your strength is incredibly terrifying, and I, too, have reached what is called the legendary realm through my own efforts."
"My current realm is known as a Land Immortal. I wish to test how many moves I can withstand against you."
"This will merely be a small spar, no serious fighting involved."
"I'm mainly afraid you might swat me away with a single palm. I hope Mr. Lin will show mercy."
Although he spoke of mercy, his eyes were burning with fighting spirit.
He had already inquired about Lin Xiaotian's exploits. Many speculated that he was in the Land Immortal realm, and geniuses like Lin Xiaotian might even be able to fight beyond their level.
He, on the other hand, had always been called a genius, relying entirely on his own efforts and the occasional supply of elixirs since birth. Those elixirs were scarce, and he would never consume them unless absolutely necessary.
To this day, among his peers, he hadn't encountered a truly formidable opponent; those he had met couldn't defeat him.
Therefore, he felt a sense of dissatisfaction and wanted to test his strength against Lin Xiaotian, while also giving Lin Xiaotian a taste of his own medicine. In his estimation, even if he couldn't defeat Lin Xiaotian, he could at least fight him to a draw.
His age was a factor; he was already over a hundred years old, while Lin Xiaotian was only in his early twenties.
Lin Xiaotian couldn't help but smile as he listened. His gaze held a hint of amusement: "I won't fight you either, lest I warm up and you're already exhausted."
"How about this: see if you can withstand my aura. If you can, I'll give you a chance to make a move."
Hearing this, Daoist Kumoku felt a pang of displeasure and a hint of anger. After all, he was a legendary Land Immortal.
Yet, Lin Xiaotian treated him so dismissively.
He was directly told to withstand Lin Xiaotian's aura. He had never taken such a situation lightly. Even if someone were a whole realm stronger than him, he believed he would remain steadfast against their aura.
Of course, despite his inner displeasure, he couldn't voice it in front of Lin Xiaotian, as they were the ones seeking his help.
Still, he forced a stiff smile and nodded, "Mr. Lin, please!"
But he was still deliberating whether to give Lin Xiaotian a taste of his own medicine. After all, offending Lin Xiaotian might lead to unnecessary complications.
He didn't want to do that, yet he felt a strong sense of indignation.
As he hesitated, Lin Xiaotian's aura suddenly erupted.
In that instant, Daoist Kumoku felt as if he were a lone boat adrift in a vast ocean of blood.
The feeling was as if the boat could capsize and sink at any moment.
He had never imagined that a person's aura could be so powerful. If he were an ordinary person, it would be one thing, but he was no ordinary person; he had entered the legendary realm.
At this moment, his expression turned extremely solemn, his hands and legs trembling slightly, as if he were about to be swallowed by the monstrous sea of blood.
Lin Xiaotian's face still held a faint smile, his eyes showing a hint of teasing.
"Not bad, you can barely withstand fifty percent of my aura. Now, I'll give you a chance. If you still wish to fight, I don't mind unleashing my full aura and showing you what a true master is. If you think you can withstand it, then I won't hold back."
Daoist Kumoku felt a surge of indignation, believing Lin Xiaotian was deliberately trying to trick him.
His aura was already so immense that if he hadn't gritted his teeth and endured, he might have been forced to his knees.
He refused to believe Lin Xiaotian's aura could become any stronger.
"Mr. Lin, let's see what a true master looks like!"
Lin Xiaotian's smile widened.
"Alright, as you wish!"
The moment his voice fell, his aura erupted like a volcanic eruption.
The rising aura, from its very inception, pressed down on Daoist Kumoku, causing his knees to buckle. With a thud, he fell heavily to his knees.
His eyes were filled with utter horror, and his gaze towards Lin Xiaotian held an expression of disbelief and shock.
At this moment, his heart was churning with waves of astonishment.
He even felt a profound sense of relief, realizing how fortunate he was not to have acted rashly at the beginning. Otherwise, Lin Xiaotian might have killed him directly, perhaps with a mere flick of his finger, causing him to vanish into thin air.
This aura was too powerful, so powerful that he couldn't muster any desire to resist.