SFS Chapter 145: Gaining Some Fame
Chapter 145: Gaining Some Fame
After the letter was sent, Yang Jiuli summoned Xiao Bing.
At this point, Xiao Bing had already reached the peak of the late stage of Tier 1.
It is also the ninth level of Qi Refining for cultivators.
He fed Xiao Bing a Beast Spirit Pill, and then ordered it to use Earth Escape Technique to escape towards the Blackwater Cave to check on the status of the Yin Sha Mystic Spirit Fruit.
A moment later, Xiao Bing returned.
"The Yin Sha Xuan Ling Fruit should be ripe within a year!" Yang Jiuli whispered, gently stroking Xiao Bing's head.
His eyes shone brightly.
If nothing unexpected happens, he is not far from reaching the second level of mental strength.
After tidying up, Yang Jiuli left the villa.
He arrived at the shops in Blackwind City Market.
No. 9 Dan Shop:
This is a shop specially opened by the Li family of Yunmeng Lake for Yang Jiuli.
The shop name was chosen by Yang Jiuli.
Normally, the affairs of the Danpu shop are managed by the Li family.
Among them was a shopkeeper named Li Jiangbo, who was over seventy years old and had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.
There were two other employees in the shop, one male and one female.
The man's name was Li Huan, he was 18 years old, and he was a medicine apprentice who had been working in the shop for two years.
The woman's name was Li Qiaoyue. She was about 17 years old, pretty, and had a pair of bright, beautiful eyes that were quite charming.
Yang Jiuli comes to the store twice a month.
Because Yang Jiuli's "Qi Condensation Pill" and "Azure Profound Pill" are both of the highest quality, his pill shop's business is extremely stable.
People come here every month because of its reputation.
Half a year ago, Yang Jiuli successfully refined two first-grade top-quality pills, "Xiao Qing Yuan Dan" and "Xiao Xue Qi Dan".
This led to his alchemy skills spreading among the independent cultivators in the market, and he gradually gained considerable fame.
The Li family's Black Wind City market also began to have its own signature medicinal pills.
However, the discounts offered by the market have gradually decreased.
In addition, Li Yourong also successfully refined the "Xiao Qing Yuan Dan".
However, the quality of the "Minor Blood Qi Pill" she refined was clearly inferior to that of Yang Jiuli.
This resulted in the Li family's own alchemy shop doing slightly less business than Yang Jiuli's No. 9 alchemy shop.
When Yang Jiuli arrived at the shop, he saw three rogue cultivators inquiring about the price of pills.
"All the pills here are made by a top-tier first-class alchemist, Master Yang; every single one is a masterpiece!"
"Especially this 'Azure Profound Pill,' its purity is comparable to a top-grade first-tier pill. After taking it, there is very little toxicity, and the probability of helping people break through is 80%." Li Huan and Li Qiaoyue patiently explained the medicinal properties and price advantages of the pill to everyone.
"We've long heard of Master Yang's name, but this 'Azure Profound Pill' is too expensive... 88 low-grade spirit stones per pill!" A young man in his twenties, dressed in purple, frowned and said, "The same Li family pills, the 'Azure Profound Pill' next door is only fifty low-grade spirit stones each, and even on special offer it's only forty low-grade spirit stones. Could you offer a further discount?"
"Fellow Daoist is too kind!" Li Huan said with a smile. "Every Daoist who has purchased Master Yang's 'Azure Profound Pill' has praised it highly. The probability of breaking through is far higher than that of other alchemists... I suppose you have heard of this reputation, which is why you came to our No. 9 Pill Shop."
"We have indeed come here because of your reputation!" said a middle-aged man in a green shirt next to the young man in purple.
"If that's the case, why should fellow cultivators care about a few spirit stones? For us cultivators, what could be more important than breaking through?" Li Qiaoyue walked over and smiled sweetly. "If you break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, your status in the clan will surely rise accordingly. Even when you go out to train, you'll have a better chance of obtaining the inheritance of an ancient cultivator, won't you?"
"This..." The man in white hesitated for a moment, glancing at the man in green.
The man in the green shirt still felt it was a bit too expensive, and looked hesitant.
At this moment, Yang Jiuli stepped into the alchemy shop.
"Master Yang!" As soon as Fang arrived at the shop, the shopkeeper, Li Jiangbo, immediately went up to him, bowing politely.
"Greetings, Master Yang!"
Li Qiaoyue, who was negotiating with a customer nearby, immediately turned around and took two steps forward to bow to Yang Jiuli.
"Greetings, Master Yang!" Li Huan immediately bowed as well.
Since Yang Jiuli successfully refined the "Minor Pure Essence Pill" and the "Minor Blood Qi Pill", his status has risen.
After all, these two kinds of pills represent the pinnacle of a first-tier alchemist.
If one goes any further, that would be becoming a second-tier alchemist!
He's only in his early forties, yet he's already a top-tier first-level alchemist, with the potential to reach the second level in the future.
Such a person, no matter which Foundation Establishment clan he belongs to, would be an honored guest and would be nurtured with great care.
Li Jiangbo and Li Huan, among others, naturally dared not neglect Yang Jiuli.
Seeing this, Yang Jiuli nodded slightly, indicating that there was no need for further formalities.
Then, he looked at the guests.
Both the young man in purple and the man in green looked at Yang Jiuli.
Beside him was a middle-aged man in hemp clothing, who also looked at Yang Jiuli.
"So this is the legendary top-tier first-level alchemist?" the purple-robed youth murmured. "He looks quite young!"
In his view, a top-grade alchemist of the first rank should be at least fifty or sixty years old.
But Yang Jiuli right now looks to be only around thirty years old, with bright, energetic eyes.
"Truly a genius in alchemy, possessing the art of preserving youth!" the man in green murmured.
"Greetings, Master Yang!" The two of them bowed to Yang Jiuli as they thought to themselves.
Another middle-aged man in hemp clothing also bowed in greeting.
Yang Jiuli returned the greeting, "Greetings, fellow Daoists!"
Everyone straightened up.
"It is fate that we meet. I am honored that you fellow Daoists think so highly of me. Today, all the pills will be sold at an 80% discount!" Yang Jiuli said.
"20% off..." Upon hearing this, the man in purple was overjoyed and looked at the man in green.
"Master Yang is very efficient. In that case, we thank you in advance!" The man in green nodded and then bowed.
"Of course, of course!" Yang Jiuli nodded and then walked to the second floor of the alchemy shop.
Li Huan and the others immediately guided the group to purchase medicine.
A short while later, the group happily purchased several 'Azure Profound Pills,' 'Minor Blood Qi Pills,' and 'Qi Condensation Pills'...
Yang Jiuli went upstairs and sat down in the private room.
Li Jiangbo immediately stepped forward to make him tea.
He also brought out last month's accounts for Yang Jiuli to review.
20 Qi Condensation Pills were sold.
60 "Azure Mystic Pills" were sold.
Ten "Xiao Qing Yuan Dan" pills were sold.
Ten "Minor Qi and Blood Pills" were sold.
Yang Jiuli nodded slightly after looking at the accounts.
"Hehe, Master Yang... the stock of these pills is almost gone, and the 'Azure Profound Pill' and 'Minor Qi and Blood Pill' are even more in short supply. Do you think it would be possible to refine more of these two pills next month?" Uncle Li Jiang asked cautiously with a kind smile on his face.
“The ‘Minor Pure Essence Pill’ and ‘Minor Blood Qi Pill’ are not easy to refine… With my current abilities, refining this many pills is already my limit…” Yang Jiuli waved his hand and said. Normally, he could only refine 60 ‘Azure Profound Pills’ a month.
Now, 40 more pills have been refined.
This is already extremely rare for an ordinary alchemist.
"I know that Master Yang's work is not easy. If you could open a couple more batches of pills, I think it would be possible!" Li Jiangbo said with a smile.
Clearly, he was eager for Yang Jiuli to work day and night refining elixirs for the Li family.
"Open two more furnaces?" Yang Jiuli frowned.
"Hehe, it's not that I'm heartless, it's just that Master Yang's skills are superb. Most of the rogue cultivators who come to my Black Wind City market are here because of you. If we don't have enough pills, my Li family will truly be letting down those cultivators who come from afar!"
Li Jiangbo laughed.
He said he felt sorry for the cultivators who came seeking his reputation.
However, if there aren't enough pills, it will cause the loss of customers who come from far and wide, affecting the development of Black Wind City.
Since Yang Jiuli became a first-grade top-level alchemist, the number of people visiting Black Wind City has increased by 30%.
"In that case... I'll add two more batches next month!" Yang Jiuli said.
"Hehe, in that case, on behalf of the cultivators of Black Wind City, I thank Master Yang!" Li Jiangbo said, bowing.
"You're too kind, Elder Li," Yang Jiuli said. "If refining pills weren't so difficult, I would also like to refine several more batches!"
"These are the pills I refined last month! Check them!"
As he spoke, Yang Jiuli flicked his hand, and several bottles of pills flew out and landed on the table in front of him.
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Yang!" Li Jiangbo smiled with narrowed eyes, opened the elixir bottle, and observed it with his divine sense.
After confirming that the quality of the pills was excellent and even seemed to have improved, he happily accepted them.
"In that case, I'll register!" he said with a smile.
Yang Jiuli nodded, allowing Li Jiangbo to register.
In fact, refining these pills is a piece of cake for Yang Jiuli now.
Each batch of "Azure Mystic Pills" can produce seven pills without any loss.
The same applies to those "Minor Blood Qi Pills" and "Minor Pure Essence Pills".
As for the "Qi Condensation Pill", he can produce 10 pills in one batch.
Yang Jiuli, however, naturally did not want to become a pill-refining machine for the Li family.
Everything was proceeding according to the normal rhythm of alchemy.
As for earning spirit stones…
He was still wondering where to sell those second-tier spiritual artifacts in his storage bag!
Yang Jiuli did not stay in Danpu for long.
Immediately, he went to a restaurant in Blackwind City.
However, Liu Yuelong had made an appointment the day before yesterday, saying that there was something to discuss.
The restaurant, named Yulingquan, was built at the foot of the mountain behind the market.
There is a small lake to the left of the restaurant, shrouded in mist.
It's suitable for casual drinking.
The restaurant was run by a rogue cultivator named Liu Laoliu.
Normally, it is frequented by independent cultivators who come from all over the country.
Here you can also hear many secrets about the Chu Kingdom's cultivators.
The discussion focused more on the discovery of spiritual objects in the various dangerous areas of the Black Wind Mountains.
Some people have used this to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
Some people miss their chance and watch as others attain enlightenment and lay the foundation for immortality.
As Yang Jiuli stepped into the restaurant, he was greeted by a spacious lobby on the first floor.
There were many wine jars laid out in front of them.
Even before it was opened, the aroma of wine wafted out.
Behind the wine jar is a spiral wooden staircase about ten feet wide, leading directly to the second floor.
There are regular seats on the second floor, as well as many private rooms.
As soon as Yang Jiuli entered the hall, a servant at the fifth level of Qi Refining came to greet him.
The servant boy's name was Liu Can. He was thin and wiry, with bright eyes, and seemed very clever.
"Master Yang..." Liu Can greeted Yang Jiuli as soon as he stepped into the restaurant.
Because Yang Jiuli had visited this place twice before, the servant recognized him at a glance.
Yang Jiuli nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
"Master Liu Dan is already waiting upstairs in the private room of the Heavenly Palace. Please!" Liu Can greeted Yang Jiuli with a smile.
Yang Jiuli arrived at the private room in the Tianzi section.