Thanks to Jiang Chen's words, everyone felt the trip had been worthwhile. By contrast, the reconstruction ceremony of Dan Qian Palace was not something these guests had been particularly looking forward to.
After all, they had come purely out of respect for Jiang Chen, not because they were truly interested in the ceremony.
Thanks to the attendance of various powerhouses, however, the reconstruction ceremony of Dan Qian Palace had been conducted with great dignity and near perfection.
This brought immense joy and exhilaration to everyone at Dan Qian Palace, from top to bottom.
From Jiang Chen's words, they could see how much he valued Dan Qian Palace. They also sensed that from now on, the Glazed King City would surely throw its full support behind Dan Qian Palace.
The future landscape of the Myriad Phenomena Region would no longer be shaped by the Six Great Sects — instead, Dan Qian Palace would stand supreme above them all.
After the grand ceremonial banquet concluded, the guests did not linger but took their leave one after another.
Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Everyone, back at the Dragon Tiger Gathering, I mentioned that I wished to acquire certain items. First is the Golden Crown Cloud Crane — this offer stands indefinitely. If any of you have Golden Crown Cloud Cranes, you may deliver them to the Glazed King City at any time, and this Young Master will certainly purchase them at a high price. Hmm, and the Heaven and Earth Lingyun Herb — this Young Master will also purchase those at a similarly high price."
Even as these people were about to leave, Jiang Chen did not forget to make this announcement. They were either sect powerhouses or prominent figures among the independent cultivators.
Their reach and influence were considerable. If they all took note of this matter, the Golden Crown Cloud Crane and the Heaven and Earth Lingyun Herb would surely yield new finds.
These two items were essential ingredients for the Pine Crane Pill and the Emperor Ling Pill.
As for Great Emperor Jingzhong and Great Emperor Huoyan, Jiang Chen and his companions had kept them behind separately. These men were all independent cultivator Great Emperors connected to the original Pine Crane Pill transaction.
These old fellows, with the exception of Great Emperor Yunzhong who had already received his Pine Crane Pill, would not have been willing to leave even if Jiang Chen had tried to send them away.
After all, the Pine Crane Pill had been weighing on their minds this entire time.
It was just that they had a set timeline with Jiang Chen, and that deadline was still far off, so they could not very well rush him.
After all, they had obtained this Pine Crane Pill far too easily. All they had done was lend a hand once — it had been practically effortless.
And so, deep down, they all believed they had gotten the better end of the deal. That was why they were especially lenient with Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen led these Emperor-realm independent cultivators to a secluded spot behind Dan Qian Palace's rear mountains.
Great Emperor Huoyan, being a straightforward man, could not contain himself and was the first to ask, "Young Master Jiang Chen, you said there was progress on the Pine Crane Pill from last time?"
The other independent cultivator Great Emperors fixed their eager eyes on Jiang Chen, their anticipation obvious.
Great Emperor Jingzhong had long since received his Pine Crane Pill, so his mood was comparatively relaxed. He watched Jiang Chen with a smile, though somewhat surprised.
Not much time had passed since the last Dragon Tiger Gathering, and already there was progress on the Pine Crane Pill? This Young Master Jiang Chen's efficiency was truly extraordinary.
"Everyone, the Pine Crane Pill has indeed seen progress. However, there is one matter I must trouble you with. This has nothing to do with the Pine Crane Pill transaction — it is entirely a personal matter of mine. I don't need you to do anything significant, just run a few errands."
Jiang Chen said, affecting a troubled expression.
Their attention had been entirely focused on the Pine Crane Pill, so when Jiang Chen changed the subject, they itched with impatience. But then they heard him say he needed their help — and all it involved was running errands.
Every one of them wanted to obtain the Pine Crane Pill as soon as possible, so they all started beating their chests in assurance.
"Young Master Jiang Chen, whatever you need, just say the word. We have always considered you a friend. Between friends, running errands for each other is only natural, isn't it?"
"That's right. With the Pine Crane Pill, we barely did anything — we felt undeserved receiving it. If Young Master Jiang Chen is willing to give us something to do, we might actually feel more at ease."
"Yes, out with it — what is it? As long as it's within our ability, we absolutely won't refuse. Whoever refuses is a coward!"
Great Emperor Jingzhong also chuckled and said, "Young Master Jiang Chen, everyone here holds you in high regard. Given your generosity with the Pine Crane Pill, everyone is willing to befriend you."
This was exactly the effect Jiang Chen had wanted.
"Then I'll speak plainly?"
"Go ahead, go ahead."
"Stop keeping us in suspense."
Jiang Chen nodded and began, "By now, everyone should know my background and origins. Indeed, I came from this very Myriad Phenomena Region. Before I entered Dan Qian Palace, I was a disciple of the Treasure Tree Sect. And before the Treasure Tree Sect, I was nothing more than the son of a minor feudal lord in a small kingdom within the Sixteen Kingdoms Alliance. My father, Jiang Feng, was a minor lord of the Eastern Kingdom."
These facts were already well known to every Great Emperor present.
Since Jiang Chen's identity had been made public, the various stories about him had become the hottest topic throughout the Human Domain.
His place of origin, naturally, was something everyone knew.
"For Young Master Jiang Chen to rise from such a humble worldly kingdom — that makes his achievement all the more remarkable. It truly shows just how extraordinary his talent is." Everyone voiced their admiration.
Jiang Chen shook his head inwardly with a wry smile. This body's original talent had been nothing remarkable at all. The only remarkable thing was that he was a reincarnator.