Chapter 10: The Apothecary Pavilion

Emerging from his father's room, Chen Yunfei's face bore a hint of excitement, yet the shadow of gloom between his brows remained inescapable

In the past, the Ling family produced many geniuses, all suffering from that millennium-old curse. What must be done to lift it

Refer to the Young Master

The other party actually referred to themselves as an old servant, which left Chen Yunfei somewhat bewildered: "You are ... ... "

What do you want to do

May I ask what the esteemed guest wishes to purchase

Seeing Ling Xian's troubled expression, the attendant had yet to say anything, but a few people nearby began to mock him coldly: "A worthless person who can't even afford a Gathering Qi Pill should stop embarrassing themselves here."

Ling Xian's eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance, but he quickly regained his composure: "I came here in haste today and did not bring enough silver. I wonder if it is possible to settle the account with treasures instead"

If they are willing to serve the court, they can all receive the treatment of a county magistrate. Given their age, this is already quite remarkable, and it seems they are all scions of prominent families.

He brought down 10,000 taels of silver and was able to purchase a large quantity of food. Now, only 1,000 taels of silver notes remain in his possession. The gathering energy pills can be bought for 100 pieces, but with this little amount, what use can it serve?

Although Chen Yunfei hated Ling Xian to the core, he was not completely foolish; from his father's words, he discerned some underlying implications.

Ling Xian's gaze swept across; this person had a restrained divine aura, making it impossible to discern their level of cultivation. However, it was evident that they were a formidable expert far surpassing himself. The Spirit Medicine Pavilion was indeed extraordinary; even a mere branch store concealed such hidden talents.

The rules of the Apothecary Pavilion state that the appraisal of elixirs takes place in the VIP room on the second floor, and it is conducted in the presence of the buyer, with on-site valuation, to ensure fairness and transparency, with no objections from either party

Third-rate expert

It is the foremost power of Falling Cloud Mountain, with the number of disciples within the sect reaching several hundred thousand, experts abound, and strong generals are as numerous as the rain. Even when combined with other sects and families of Falling Cloud Mountain, they cannot compare to the Blazing Sun Sect

Cultivating immortality through the mastery of the arts, elixirs and miraculous medicines can yield twice the result with half the effort. The process of body refinement for martial artists follows the same principle. Those noble families and scions of prestigious lineages, who among them has not consumed countless elixirs since childhood? The Ling family, a thousand years ago, certainly did not lack such resources. Unfortunately, times have changed; today, elixirs and miraculous medicines have become too extravagant for them.

The Ling family has been in decline for many years, and for the first time, Ling Xian possesses a substantial amount of wealth, preparing to go down the mountain for a grand shopping spree.

Is it so expensive

Certainly, with so many items, it would be impossible for Ling Xian to transport them all by himself. However, given that he is such a significant patron, both the rice shop owner and the butcher shop manager were very courteous and agreed to send someone to deliver them to the Ling family.

The mocking voices of the three entered his ears, completely disregarding Ling Xian. For such fools, Ling Xian could not be bothered to engage in a war of words with them. However, if the three, oblivious to their own peril, continued to act recklessly, Ling Xian would not mind teaching them a good lesson.

Ling Xian turned around and saw two men and one woman. The men were handsome, and the woman was also extremely beautiful, yet there was a hint of a sinister aura in their brows.

... ...

Not at all on the same level

No wonder the poor are literate while the rich are martial; ten taels of silver can purchase a thousand catties of high-quality rice, which could be used to buy elixirs, yet it has become a drop in the bucket

... ...

Liufeng City, located to the west of Luoyun Mountain, is the city closest to the Ling family.

No wonder they are so acerbic and harsh; these scions of prominent families are accustomed to looking down on others and giving orders with an air of superiority

Fortunately, the roads were quite familiar, and Ling Xian was well-acquainted with the route, quickly arriving at Liufeng City

He was both excited that the Ling family was facing disaster and unwilling to accept that Ling Xian would die at the hands of others. Throughout his life, he had never been so humiliated, and he was eager to personally torment Ling Xian.

Top-notch expert

Sure, but what treasure is it?

The three individuals are all in their early twenties and do not conceal their emanating vital energy, each appearing to be at the fourth level of the Body Refinement stage

The Apothecary Pavilion can become one of the top ten powers on the continent, as it conducts business with great integrity

Upon reflection, Ling Xian remained calm and composed; however, the difficult problem before him could not be ignored. Could it really be impossible to obtain a large quantity of Qi Gathering Pills?

Fool, although this is merely a branch of the Spirit Medicine Pavilion, the owner is a Level 5 Apothecary, who has seen all kinds of rare treasures. How dare he come here to show off his skills.

Is there an opportunity to purchase a batch of elixirs to take back?

Chen Yunfei's face was filled with shock, as he did not expect that it was the Sunfire Sect seeking trouble with the Ling family, and they were merely pawns driven by others.

Then he burst into wild laughter

Father, how do you say this

In this world, strength is paramount, and Falling Cloud Mountain is uniquely blessed, housing a total of one hundred and eight sects and families, both large and small

Of course, he also understood that it was impossible; with the involvement of the Liyang Sect, he, a mere scion of the Chen family, was nothing more than an ant.

Merely due to a disagreement, he does not wish to create too many enemies

Ling Xian silently vowed in his heart

The old servant is an elder of the Lieyang Sect, and the young master is the beloved son of the sect leader. Due to an unfortunate incident, he has been lost outside for a long time. The sect leader has been searching for many years, and this time, the old servant has come to bring you back

Chen Gongxuan said lightly that there is nothing to hide from his son regarding this matter

Pharmaceutical Pavilion

A glint of brilliance flashed in his eyes, and Ling Xian pretended not to hear the words of the three. With a flick of his sleeve, a small jade bottle flew out: "Ling's elixir is inside, please appraise it and see how much silver it is worth"

One must understand that if a top-tier expert harbors malicious intentions, it is sufficient to bring about the annihilation of the Chen clan

With these provisions, the disciples of the Ling family will no longer have to endure hunger, and everyone will be able to enjoy ample meals and meat.

Do not think it is very frustrating; a small force like the Chen family, wanting to climb the social ladder, is still looked down upon by others

The attendant took the jade bottle, ran to the back, and quickly returned: "Please follow me, esteemed guest."

Feeling the true energy emanating from the other party, Chen Yunfei's face turned extremely pale. The other party was actually a powerful being at the sixth level of the Body Refinement Stage. How could such an existence appear here

Grain, clothing, the Ling family has been impoverished for too long, and the clan members have been living a life of hunger day in and day out. Now that there is so much wealth, it is only natural to improve everyone's living conditions.

It is difficult for one person to support an entire family. Ling Xian hopes that the descendants of the Ling family can all grow and progress, as this will also be a great help to himself

Young master, there is no need to be alarmed; I am here to take you back.

Certainly, relying solely on the efforts of one individual is far from sufficient. What must be done to empower all members of the community?

As Ling Xian just stepped through the door, a servant approached him. Although Ling Xian was dressed simply, there was no trace of disdain on the servant's face. This made Ling Xian regard the Spirit Medicine Pavilion with a higher esteem, appreciating their principle of not judging others by appearances, which reflects the demeanor of a great commercial establishment

The feeling of not lacking money is truly captivating, but unfortunately, the Ling family is still too weak at present. I must work hard to restore the Ling family's former glory.

Although the Ling family has fallen into decline, they have no ties with our Chen family. This time, it was the Liyang Sect that instructed me to trouble them.

Together, they form a significant force, and as the young master of the Chen family, he acts with arrogance within a radius of one hundred miles. However, in the grand scheme of Luoyun Mountain, the Chen family is merely a third-rate clan

Although Ling Xian is the clan leader, he has never submitted to anyone. Of course, he has now embarked on the path of cultivation and does not require this. However, curiosity is a natural human trait, and although he himself has no need for it, there are still countless clansmen behind him.

At this moment, Ling Xian was unaware of all this; he descended the mountain with a banknote of ten thousand taels of silver in his possession

What is the Gate of the Blazing Sun

Lin Xuan frowned

Chen Yunfei was taken aback, thinking it was one of the elders from the clan. However, upon turning around, what he saw was an old man in a black robe, his face filled with a sinister expression

The crowd surged like a tide, and the traffic flowed like a river; this city was even more prosperous than in his memories. Ling Xian looked around with curiosity in his eyes, but he naturally would not forget his main task. He first went to the rice shop to purchase several hundred thousand jin of grain, and then he went to the butcher's shop to buy pigs, sheep, ducks, and fish

Indeed, when did the taste of the Spirit Medicine Pavilion become so low as to entertain such country bumpkins, it is simply unfortunate

Hehe, the Ling family is doomed

Although the other party had no malicious intent, Chen Yunfei was extremely helpless, trembling as if he were a sieve.

Do you have the Gathering Qi Pill here

The reality is that the majority of the other sects and families in Luoyun Mountain are dependent on the Liyang Sect, serving as its puppets and affiliates

Once one breaks through to the first layer of the Qi Refining Stage and enters the Innate Realm, they will far surpass what they can contend with

Ling Xian remained calm and composed, cupping his fists in salute towards the old man

With a population of five million, it is incredibly prosperous. Ling Xian rummages through memories, recalling that the former Ling Xian had visited several times, but unfortunately could afford nothing and was looked down upon everywhere.

The attendant spoke with great enthusiasm, "Esteemed guest, you jest. We are the Lingyao Pavilion, and if we do not even have the most commonly used Qi Gathering Pills for martial artists, how could we possibly be in business? May I ask how many you wish to purchase? They are priced at ten taels of silver each, and if you buy more than one hundred, you will receive a ten percent discount."

Hmph, showing off a big axe in front of Lu Ban, this kid truly does not know the meaning of danger

Even if the curse is not lifted, these elixirs should still enable the Ling family's strength to advance to the next level

Before Ling Xian finished speaking, the two men and one woman burst into loud laughter again: "Brother Lin, did I hear that correctly? This kid actually wants to sell pills to the Spirit Medicine Pavilion?"

Ling Xian is unclear

What? Chen Yunfei was dumbfounded, unable to believe that such an unexpected event could occur even in his dreams

Ling Xian walked over without any hesitation

elixir

Good, please wait a moment, esteemed guest

Moreover, these are merely frogs at the bottom of a well; as a dignified cultivator, is there any need to stoop to their level?

... ...

Good people are often taken advantage of, and gentle horses are often ridden. Ling Xian does not wish to make unnecessary enemies, but that does not mean he is timid or afraid of trouble

To associate with such people is indeed to lower the taste of a gentleman like myself, the Snowflake Prince

Ling Xian felt a surge of anger within, yet he did not let it erupt

Haha

An old man in a blue robe was waiting above

Chen Yunfei was taken aback, unable to suppress a gasp of cold air.

The Spirit Medicine Pavilion is one of the top ten forces in the Martial Kingdom, and its expertise in elixirs is unmatched, even by the Ling family of that time

A deep voice entered the ears, very abrupt

At that moment, he discovered a magnificent building

The three of them exchanged a glance and followed suit

However, the Gate of the Blazing Sun is different