Chapter 007: Hero's Tower

Old Ghost, are there any remedial measures available

That fellow has been dealing with medicinal materials for many years, and indeed possesses quite a bit of knowledge. Upon hearing the three types of medicinal materials mentioned by Fang Yan, he smiled and said: "Little hero wants these three types of medicinal materials; it must be to refine the Jadeite Huangling Pill, right?"

This matter was a miscalculation on my part beforehand. Little Turtle said with a hint of embarrassment: At that time, I was solely focused on calculating various methods to advance, without considering your situation. If you were a scion of a prominent family, able to receive ample support from your family, there would still be a 40% chance worth fighting for, but...

The little turtle immediately became as silent as if it were dead

Fang Yan casually glanced around; most of the medicinal herbs at the counter were oddly shaped, and he did not recognize a single one. However, the shop assistants did not treat him with disdain due to his ordinary attire, as eight or nine out of ten people entering and exiting the Hero's Tower were martial artists. It would be unwise to create enmity over trivial matters.

Although there are many products on the third floor, they are arranged in an orderly manner, with various medicinal materials used for alchemy concentrated together

Little Hero, look here. The fellow opened a small box: This three-leafed green orchid is a premium product from Cloud Mist Mountain, aged sufficiently, with potent medicinal properties. Additionally, there is the jade phoenix bone, which has undergone seven sun-drying and seven steaming processes, sourced from the Medicine King Manor. As for this yellow spirit herb, I need not elaborate; Little Hero can naturally discern its quality.

Nine Herb Dan, required medicinal materials, Nine Herb Liquid, Blood-tailed Fox Bone, Red Jade Pipa Seed, Chuyang Vine Dried Leaves

The little turtle pondered for a moment and said: "The realm of the day after tomorrow is the easiest to advance with the aid of external forces. The spiritual energy in the back garden is still quite abundant, so there is no need to worry for the time being. In addition to that, there are also spiritual pills that can assist you in advancing. I have noted down quite a few formulas for these pills, but you may have difficulty finding the necessary medicinal materials"

Fang Yan hurried towards the city while introducing to the little turtle that the entire Hero Building consists of four floors. The first floor specializes in various weapons and materials such as black iron and bronze essence. The second floor deals with armor and combat techniques. The third floor is dedicated to elixirs, including finished elixirs, elixir formulas, and various herbs and tools used for alchemy.

Fang Yan and Gou Wa, the underage servants of the Hou family, receive a monthly allowance of only 8 coins of silver. The 9 taels of silver that Gou Wa has taken out is already all of his savings

Fang Yan smiled, pushed the silver back, and said: "It's just a couple of words spoken in a dream; you should keep this silver."

Hmm? This old ghost is usually unable to withstand being pressed, so why has he softened this time

Old Ghost, you were quite confident back then, and now you can't deliver. Isn't this just putting me in a difficult position?" Upon hearing that there was still a chance for things to turn around, Fang Yan felt much more at ease and began to tease the little turtle with his words.

"Young one, if you cannot advance to the innate level within three years, the divine cauldron will backfire, absorbing all your original essence without endangering your life. In fact..." The little turtle tentatively said, "There is nothing wrong with being an ordinary person."

Your qualifications are passable, and your diligence in practice is commendable. However, I have carefully calculated that, given your current rate of cultivation, it may be somewhat difficult for you to advance to the innate level within the remaining two years.

As for the fourth floor, it is a consignment and exchange venue specifically provided by the Hero Building for martial artists within Yun Jing City

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"Do you have three herbs here: Trillium, Jade Phoenix Bone, and Yellow Spirit Grass?" Fang Yan casually mentioned the three medicinal materials required for a particular elixir.

Having said that, the attendant bent down and rummaged through the box under the counter, consecutively taking out three small boxes and arranging them in a line on the counter

What?

Having said that, the little turtle added, "These medicinal herbs are not found in ordinary pharmacies. Young man, is there an established old brand in Yun Jing City that specializes in weapons, combat techniques, and medicinal pills?"

In three months, you will advance from the second level of the post-heaven realm to the fifth level. This speed may seem extremely fast, but the greatest bottleneck in the entire post-heaven realm lies between the eighth and ninth levels. Some individuals can progress from the first level to the eighth level within one or two years, yet they may be stuck here for three to five years, or even eight to ten years. I have calculated this very carefully. If the spiritual energy field of the nine-symbol formation can maintain a sufficient state, when the three-year period is up, you will inevitably be stuck between the bottleneck of the eighth and ninth levels.

Old Ghost! You should know, I will not yield! Even if the path you point to is a dead end, I accept my fate! I will proceed without hesitation!

Haha, as the saying goes, what one thinks about during the day will manifest in dreams at night. Half an hour ago, I was awakened by the urge to urinate and could no longer fall asleep. I had no choice but to lie there with my eyes open, lost in thought, yet I could hear you mumbling in your sleep.

A pill that breaks through the innate level? What ingredients does this pill require? I will find a way to gather them.

"Sleep talking? What did I say?"

"Forget it then." The little turtle clearly lacked confidence: "The Gu Yuan Ren Dan only requires three main ingredients, but they are all celestial treasures that are rare and hard to come by. Not to mention you, even a powerful figure like the Martial Saint or Martial Ancestor, with their extraordinary abilities, would find it extremely difficult to deliberately seek them out. At this point, we can only take a gamble. Besides gathering spiritual energy daily using the Nine Talismans Spiritual Energy Field, I will also pass on a few more formulas to you. The required herbs are not particularly precious, so try to refine a few pills; it is better than nothing."

Although Dogwa had good intentions, the difference of 9 taels of silver was simply too great, and Fang Yan could only shake his head in helplessness

The little turtle would never lie. After Fang Yan listened to mhetushu.com, a once passionate heart was completely submerged by disappointment. From the very first day he began his cultivation with the small cauldron, there was no retreat; if he did not succeed, he would perish.

There are quite a few medicinal materials stored in the Hou residence's storeroom; taking a little should not cause any major issues

Why! ? '' Fang Yan was taken aback; over the past three months, his cultivation had made remarkable progress, which had unknowingly filled him with confidence

We have always operated on a model of low profit and high sales here. The young hero seems unfamiliar, perhaps this is your first time visiting our small establishment. Taking advantage of the shopkeeper's absence, I will make a decision on my own. These three boxes of medicinal materials are enough to refine ten pills, priced at one thousand eight hundred taels of silver. You may take them; this is merely the break-even price

Eighteen hundred taels! Fang Yantou felt dizzy and had to lean against the counter to avoid falling: "You must be joking." He had anticipated that these medicinal herbs would not be cheap before he arrived, but he did not expect that a few worthless herbs would be outrageously expensive, completely exceeding his financial capacity.

The items on the first and second floors are not needed by Fang Yan for the time being, so upon entering, he headed straight for the third floor. Just as he stepped onto the stairs, a wave of medicinal fumes, mixed with various drugs, rushed towards him. Throughout the entire floor, a dozen long counters were neatly arranged, displaying a dazzling array of products related to spiritual medicines.

It is too expensive! I only receive eight coins of silver as my monthly allowance at the Hou residence, and after saving for several years, I have only managed to accumulate a little over ten taels of silver. Even if I save until death, I will never be able to save enough for one thousand eight hundred taels.

Fang Yan, feeling unwilling, repeated his words several times, but the little turtle, for reasons unknown, stubbornly remained silent. With no other choice, Fang Yan could only cast a reluctant glance at those expensive medicinal materials before leaving the Hero Building

That night, when Fang Yan utilized the Nine Talismans Spiritual Energy Field to absorb spiritual energy, he was almost driven to madness. Compared to three months ago, his mastery of the Nine Talismans Array had gradually matured. After absorbing and transforming the spiritual energy, he was able to save over an hour for a brief rest.

The martial arts culture of Hanwei is flourishing. Many years ago, some astute merchants keenly sensed a business opportunity related to martial artists, particularly in items associated with them, which offered substantial profits. Consequently, numerous businesses specializing in martial arts emerged, among which the renowned Hero Building in Yunjing City stands out as a prominent establishment.

An ordinary person? Fang Yan shook his head, if that is the case, there will never be any opportunity to escape from this status in a lifetime

"Let the past be the past." Little Turtle quickly changed the subject: "First, I will send you three formulas: the Biyu Huangling Pill, which requires the following herbs: San Ye Bilian, Yufeng Bone, and Huangling Essence Grass."

More than an hour passed swiftly in slumber, and the crowing of a rooster startled Fang Yan awake from his dreams. Upon opening his eyes, he discovered that Gou Wa was staring intently at him from another bed.

Do you think that spiritual elixirs are concocted from common herbs like ginseng and angelica? The true high-grade spiritual elixirs require nothing less than heavenly materials and earthly treasures. For instance, the solid essence elixir, which is most precious to postnatal martial artists, is sufficient in just one pill to help you break through to the innate realm

"Brother Yan, do you have something that requires money?" Gouwa asked

"You keep saying: I want silver, I want silver, I want to buy medicine..." Dogwa jumped down from the bed barefoot and handed a small pouch to Fang Yan, saying: "This is nine taels of silver, Brother Yan, what medicine do you want to buy?"

This road seems to lead nowhere. Fang Yan felt a wave of bitterness: "Old ghost, you have tricked me again"

Fang Yan thought for a moment and slapped his thigh, exclaiming: "Hero's Tower"

Although the remarks of the associate may be somewhat exaggerated, Yingxiong Lou is a century-old time-honored brand with substantial strength and a good reputation in Yunjing City. As long as clients are willing to pay the price, they are still capable of procuring some excellent items

Continuing with another question, Fang Yan nearly spat blood; the prices of these three types of medicinal materials are relatively inexpensive. The other two formulas taught by Xiao Gui contain medicinal materials valued at over 2,000 taels.

"Old Ghost, rest assured, I have completed my cultivation and will return to sleep for a while, but I will never hold it against you." Fang Yan muttered again as he climbed over the wall and left the back garden

Xiao Xuan Yuan Dan, required medicinal materials, Di Mu San Shi, Yun Shen Hong, Liu Li Yuan Hua

The Hero's Tower occupies a vast area and boasts a magnificent structure, frequented mostly by martial artists. Fang Yan ran back from thirty miles outside the city in one breath, already drenched in sweat. He casually wiped his forehead and entered the grand doors of the Hero's Tower along with the coming and going guests

This young man possesses a resilient character and a passionate spirit. If he can break free from his constraints, his future achievements are boundless. Little Turtle thought to himself: "Given the current situation, the only way to reverse the unfavorable circumstances and increase the odds of success is to give him that treasured item I have kept. However, this item is the very foundation of my rebirth; I cannot do that. I need to think it over, think it over again..."

Sigh, old ghost, at this point, I do not blame you. Fang Yan intentionally sighed and said, In this world, nothing is certain; you are merely boasting. Even if I cannot advance to the innate level within three years and become useless, the worst that can happen is death. However, even if you lead me to my demise, I will have no complaints, truly none. You can rest assured...

Hmm? How do you know?

"This little hero, do you want to buy some medicinal herbs?" the clerk greeted enthusiastically, "Our Hero Building is the most well-stocked time-honored brand. No matter what medicinal herbs you need, just mention the name, and Hero Building will be able to provide it."

What is the price of these three types of medicinal herbs