Six months had passed since the last livestream event.
During this period, Tang San had been struggling to survive in the Slaughter City. The harsh conditions of the city had taken a visible toll on him. Malnourished and forced to submit two cups of his blood monthly as a tribute—nearly a pound in total—Tang San's once-strong body had become frail, his complexion pale. On top of that, he faced constant harassment and extortion from thugs like the "Five Evils," further weakening his resolve.
On the other hand, Lin Yu's life had been rather comfortable. Over the past six months, he had settled well into the Heaven Dou Imperial City. Outside the city, his plans had been progressing smoothly: the marketplace he'd been overseeing was now fully constructed. All that remained was to announce its opening during the next livestream.
The day for the twenty-sixth livestream had finally arrived, and across the Douluo Continent, factions prepared themselves for the event. From Lin Yu's quiet contemplation in the Dugu Mansion to Tang San's wary meditation in a hidden corner of the Slaughter City, everyone found a safe spot to await the start of the broadcast.
As the clock struck ten, a familiar wave of energy swept across the land, pulling everyone into the mysterious livestream space. For a brief moment, all eyes went black. When their vision cleared, they were once again met with the boundless, starry void of the virtual world, with the large translucent screen flickering into view.
[Dai Tianfeng]: "Finally! After six long months, the livestream returns. I wonder what question they'll throw at us this time—it's bound to be something challenging!"
In the royal palace of Star Luo, Emperor Dai Tianfeng couldn't help but feel both excitement and trepidation as he recalled the previous event. Despite their efforts, only Lin Yu and Spirit Hall managed to provide the correct answers, earning valuable rewards.
The prize from the last event—technology for creating the soul-guided cannon—was particularly alluring to him. It had the potential to bolster the Star Luo Empire's military strength considerably. Sadly, the difficulty of the question had left him and his advisors stumped. The loss was a bitter reminder that in this era of constant threat from Spirit Hall, they could not afford to fall behind.
[Chrysanthemum Douluo – Yue Guan]: "Hehe, this time will be no different—the rewards will certainly belong to Spirit Hall once again."
Yue Guan, full of confidence after Spirit Hall's recent success, smirked smugly as he recalled their victory.
As various factions from the Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo, and beyond prepared to make their presence known in the chat, Lin Yu preemptively tagged everyone in the virtual space with a bold announcement.
[Lin Yu]: "@Everyone, as many of you might already know from past livestreams, I obtained a mysterious alchemical manual filled with knowledge on refining pills. Over the past months, I've mastered several of these recipes and have successfully crafted a substantial stock of pills."
[Lin Yu]: "Among these, the three main pills are: the Soul Nourishing Pill, the Soul Replenishing Pill, and the Body Tempering Pill."
[Lin Yu]: "The Soul Nourishing Pill increases a soul master's cultivation rate for a limited time and provides an instant boost to their soul power—similar to the Hundred Herbs Pill we've discussed before."
[Lin Yu]: "The Soul Replenishing Pill, as its name suggests, temporarily restores a soul master's depleted soul power, allowing them to regain strength in battle."
[Lin Yu]: "Finally, the Body Tempering Pill is designed to strengthen the physical body. Once dissolved in water and applied to the skin, it will fortify the affected area of the body."
[Lin Yu]: "Having amassed a considerable stock, I'm planning to sell these pills to the public. In one month, a market will open outside Heaven Dou City where these pills will be available for purchase. I invite everyone to come by and see for yourselves."
From within the Dugu Mansion, Lin Yu sent the message, eagerly awaiting the reactions of the continent's many factions.
And he didn't have to wait long. A ripple of shock and excitement surged across the Douluo Continent as the announcement spread.
What? Lin Yu has already mastered pill refinement? And he's selling them?
The revelation stunned everyone. Those who had been following the livestream were well aware of how powerful the reward pills had been. Even if Lin Yu's creations didn't match the divine effects of those granted by the mysterious system, they would still be invaluable resources.
Nobles, spirit masters, and wealthy merchants alike began plotting how they could secure a piece of this unprecedented opportunity.
"He's already mastered it?"
In Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong was particularly taken aback. She knew Lin Yu had acquired the alchemy manual less than a year ago. Having some experience with alchemy and potion-making herself, she understood the difficulty involved. Typically, even the most skilled potion makers took over a decade just to achieve proficiency. And yet, in less than a year, Lin Yu had already produced results.
It was an impressive feat, and she couldn't ignore it. Spirit Hall would be sending a delegation to investigate—and possibly purchase the pills.
Across the continent, other factions quickly reached the same conclusion. From the Star Luo Imperial Family to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and even the forces of the Nether Duke's Estate, everyone knew they couldn't miss this chance.
[Dai Tianfeng]: "Haha! You can count on us being there. We'll support your venture!"
As Dai Tianfeng responded positively to Lin Yu's announcement, a flurry of responses followed. Leaders from every corner of the Douluo Continent expressed their interest, each promising to visit the market in Heaven Dou City when it opened.
But just as the excitement reached its peak, the three-minute buffer before the livestream concluded, and the broadcast resumed.
In an instant, the expansive void began to shift, a familiar set of buildings materializing on the screen.
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