Chapter 1287: Change of Players

In front of the Grand Pill Refining Hall, Xu Beiyan, who was always composed and confident, could no longer hide his expression when he heard Yao Yao's words. It was clear that her sudden arrangement had thrown him into disarray.

However, Xu Beiyan maintained his composure well. He did not erupt in anger and question her loudly. Instead, he looked at Yao Yao with a sincere expression and asked, "Lady Divine Maiden, have I made any mistake in assisting you with pill refining? If so, please point it out, and I will certainly make amends."

Then, with a wry smile, he continued, "After two years of working together, we have finally managed to increase both the success rate and the yield of Ancestral Dragon Pills. If we were to change personnel now, would it not negatively impact the refining process?"

"As you know, the materials for the Ancestral Dragon Pills are retrieved by numerous Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts from All-Heavens City, risking their lives. Their hope is to exchange these materials for Ancestral Dragon Pills, and our refining success rate is crucial to them!"

By the end, Xu Beiyan seemed to lose some composure, his voice even rising slightly.

Outside the Grand Pill Refining Hall, the crowd, who had been following the situation, also caught Xu Beiyan's voice. They immediately froze, and their expressions began to change.

"What does this mean? Are they replacing Xu Beiyan?"

"Isn't this inappropriate? Xu Beiyan has been assisting with pill refining for two years, and his experience is extremely rich. Furthermore, with his Nascent God Realm spirit, he is highly adept at regulating the Genesis Qi infusion from other Law Domain experts. Why would they suddenly replace him?"

"It seems Lady Divine Maiden intends to have Zhou Yuan take over? To replace Xu Beiyan?"

"This... this is simply absurd!"

"Indeed, Zhou Yuan is only at the Genesis Infant stage; how can he be involved in refining Ancestral Dragon Pills? Even if Lady Divine Maiden wants to promote him, there's no need to have him do this, is there?"

"If this increases the failure rate of Ancestral Dragon Pills, won't we also suffer losses?"

Numerous whispers erupted in front of the hall. The many Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts who had previously only been watching the show were now agitated. After all, the success rate and yield of the Ancestral Dragon Pills directly concerned their genuine interests.

According to the rules of All-Heavens City, each time Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts retrieve fragments of the Ancestral Dragon Soul, they must hand them over. They then receive one or more share tokens based on the quantity. Later, when the Ancestral Dragon Pills are produced, they can exchange their share tokens for the pills in order of precedence.

However, there's a problem: the yield rate of Ancestral Dragon Pills is not stable. Sometimes there are slightly more, and sometimes the quantity is scarce. This causes the exchange ratio of share tokens for Ancestral Dragon Pills to fluctuate constantly.

Normally, four tokens can be exchanged for one Ancestral Dragon Pill.

But if the yield rate is good, three might suffice. However, if it's poor, the ratio could even increase to six tokens per pill.

This demonstrates just how crucial the pill yield rate is for the Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts in All-Heavens City who strive for this.

This is also why there was such a commotion when they heard that Yao Yao actually intended to replace Xu Beiyan, who had assisted in pill refining for two years.

The commotion in front of the Grand Pill Refining Hall continued. Immediately after, the space in front of the hall rippled, and four figures emerged.

As soon as these four figures appeared, the commotion in the area immediately subsided, because they recognized them as the Saints stationed in All-Heavens City.

"What's going on? Such a clamor, what decorum is this?" A green-robed old man's gaze swept across the crowd, and his deep voice spread, causing everyone to fall silent.

This green-robed elder was known as Saint Green Willow. Moreover, he was one of Xu Beiyan's masters.

So, after speaking, Saint Green Willow turned his gaze to Xu Beiyan, and his voice softened slightly: "Beiyan, what's happening?"

Xu Beiyan quickly bowed. He glanced at Yao Yao, whose beautiful face showed no ripple of emotion, and seemed to hesitate, stammering.

Saint Green Willow frowned and said impatiently, "Such a big man, acting so wishy-washy."

Xu Beiyan gave a wry smile and replied, "Lady Divine Maiden suddenly decided to have Zhou Yuan assist in pill refining instead of me. The friends present here are probably concerned that their exchange shares will be affected, which is why there's some commotion."

Upon hearing this, Saint Green Willow's brows furrowed tightly. He glanced at Yao Yao but ultimately did not question her directly. After all, Yao Yao's status was too unique; even as a Saint of the Great Void Shrine, he dared not be impolite to her.

So he turned to Zhou Yuan, who was standing nearby, and said, "Zhou Yuan, this old man knows your talent is extraordinary. However, the refining of Ancestral Dragon Pills is too important. Beiyan has only just achieved coordination with Lady Divine Maiden after two years of working together. If you suddenly intervene now, and it affects the pill yield rate, it would be quite unfair to those in All-Heavens City who risk their lives to obtain Ancestral Dragon Soul fragments."

"Moreover..." Saint Green Willow paused, then slowly continued, "With your talent and potential, you will eventually become famous. Why resort to such means?"

His words held a hint of severity, and the might of a Saint was undeniably evident.

Zhou Yuan frowned slightly, just about to speak, when an aged chuckle rang out beside him: "Green Willow, you old fellow, stop putting labels on the junior. Yao Yao choosing Zhou Yuan as her pill refining assistant surely has her reasons. What right do you have to comment?"

"If you truly have an issue, then report it to the three Ancient Sovereigns."

Zhou Yuan turned his head and saw Cang Yuan's figure emerge.

Green Willow, seeing Cang Yuan appear, said with some displeasure, "Is what this old man said not true? The current arrangement is already optimal. Why make arbitrary changes? Won't this affect the overall situation?"

Many Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts nearby, who were also observing, couldn't help but nod.

After speaking, Green Willow looked at Yao Yao and bowed respectfully: "Lady Divine Maiden, may I ask what your reason is for replacing Xu Beiyan?"

Numerous gazes also turned towards her.

Yao Yao held Tun Tun, her delicate hand gently stroking its soft fur. Her exquisite face remained serene and cool as she glanced at Green Willow and said indifferently, "The main reason, of course, is that I prefer Zhou Yuan to assist me; it puts me in a better mood."

Green Willow's aged face froze slightly. Xu Beiyan's eye also twitched involuntarily.

The surrounding crowd was even more stunned. They hadn't expected Yao Yao to be so blunt.

Cang Yuan also couldn't help but let out a wry laugh. Indeed, in Yao Yao's eyes, she had little interest in other people or matters. Her staying here to refine pills was, in fact, mostly for Zhou Yuan's sake.

Thus, she wouldn't give anyone else any consideration.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat oppressive and silent. Everyone was at a loss for words.

However, after this oppressive silence lasted for a moment, Yao Yao calmly spoke again: "Secondly, with Zhou Yuan's assistance, the success rate and yield of Ancestral Dragon Pills can truly reach their peak. This is something no one else can replicate."

In the quiet, many seemed to quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Indeed, Lady Divine Maiden was not acting capriciously; she still had the bigger picture in mind.

Although to the crowd, the order of priority seemed deeply flawed, only Cang Yuan knew that the priority was not flawed. In Yao Yao's heart, having Zhou Yuan by her side indeed ranked higher than the success rate of Ancestral Dragon Pill refining.

As the crowd sighed in relief, they then came back to their senses. Zhou Yuan was only at the Genesis Infant stage; how could he possibly be more outstanding than Xu Beiyan?

However, looking at Yao Yao's indifferent, exquisite face, no one dared to question her.

Only Xu Beiyan, after his expression shifted for a moment, couldn't help but step forward. He looked sharply at Zhou Yuan, and a low voice rang out.

"I don't believe it!"