PDLP Chapter 114 Greedy Old Cui
Chapter 114 Greedy Old Cui
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At this moment, Chen Xu's clone appeared in the cave in the Dark City, sitting cross-legged and quietly waiting for the time limit to arrive.
The coordinates that were previously located deep in Qishan have been imprinted into the innate divine power of the Rat Long Life.
You can reopen the [Void Rat Path] at any time to go there.
Since the Rat achieved longevity and established its foundation, the teleportation distance of this innate divine ability has also increased significantly.
However, it is naturally impossible to use this supernatural power to teleport from Nanjiang to Meteor Sea.
The two places are separated by an unknown distance, and the power of spatial barriers is unimaginable.
Chen Xu pondered that he would probably have to wait until Shu Changsheng broke through to the Nascent Soul stage.
It would take even higher levels to achieve such long-distance transmission.
He then stopped thinking about it and slowly got up, preparing to leave the cave.
The most urgent task is to solve the problem of our own lack of elixirs.
He planned to first purchase a batch of materials for drawing talismans and setting up formations.
Then he went to find the only second-tier alchemist in the city.
In exchange for the other party's second-tier pill formula, he prepared a generous gift this time, and he didn't believe that the alchemist wouldn't be tempted.
As soon as he pushed open the stone door of the cave and stepped out, the invitation from the hidden chamber flew out on its own, turning into a ray of light that enveloped his entire body.
In an instant, a large black robe was put on him, and a black mask covered his face, obscuring his appearance and cultivation level.
It must be said that Dark Pavilion does an excellent job in protecting the privacy of its guests.
Even with Chen Xu's far superior divine sense compared to ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.
They also could not see through the black robe and mask to discern the true appearance and cultivation level of other cultivators.
Of course, there are also many cultivators in the city who show their true faces, but most of these cultivators do not have an invitation from the Dark Pavilion.
Since the Dark Pavilion took over Yan Family Fortress, it has developed rapidly and has become increasingly strict in issuing invitations.
It is difficult to obtain without special value or background.
Arriving at a materials shop, Chen Xu quickly purchased a batch of the materials he needed.
Without further delay, he turned and headed toward a relatively secluded street in the west of the city.
At the end of the street, a somewhat simple courtyard comes into view.
Chen Xu took two steps forward and gently knocked on the door.
A moment later, an aged voice came from inside the courtyard: "Come in..."
Chen Xu pushed open the door and entered. The courtyard was small and simply furnished.
There sat an old man dressed in a gray robe, with white hair and beard, sitting on a stone bench.
However, to Chen Xu's surprise, there was another person in the courtyard.
It was the Dark Pavilion Elder, the unknown black-robed cultivator, with whom he had dealt with several times before.
At this moment, the black-robed cultivator was speaking to the old man, his tone sincere:
"Elder Cui, are you really not going to reconsider? The conditions offered by my Dark Pavilion are absolutely generous in the entire Nanjiang region, and even in Yunzhou."
The elderly man, referred to as Elder Cui, slightly raised his eyelids, slowly shook his head, and spoke with a hint of arrogance:
"In Nanjiang, you won't find any other alchemists besides me. I wouldn't even consider these conditions."
"Unless... you add another five thousand low-grade spirit stones to reach the monthly salary of eight thousand spirit stones, I will never agree to join the Dark Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, the black-robed cultivator seemed to freeze for a moment.
Although the large hood obscured his face, the anger in his tone was clear:
"Hmph! Since Fellow Daoist Cui has no intention of cooperating, then so be it! Farewell!"
Having said that, he abruptly stood up and strode out of the courtyard, cursing inwardly.
"Eight thousand spirit stones a month? This old man is asking for way too much."
Do they really think they're someone important? If it weren't for the second-tier alchemist sent by headquarters encountering an accident en route.
Why should I lower myself to beg this old man whose potential has been exhausted...?
After the black-robed cultivator left, Chen Xu stepped forward.
Although their conversation was blocked by a spiritual force.
However, Chen Xu's spiritual sense far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators, and he heard every word of their conversation.
This Elder Cui's cultivation level is only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and his alchemy skills are only barely enough to refine second-tier pills.
His insatiable greed and exorbitant prices made him feel very unfriendly.
Chen Xu pondered to himself, what if the other party still wanted to greedily raise the price after he had put out his chips?
Then I'll just wait for the next [Disposable Training Dummy] to appear, then I'll wipe out this old man and steal the pills.
If the Dark Pavilion hadn't refused to sell second-tier pill formulas to the public, he wouldn't have come to this alchemist with a less-than-stellar reputation.
However, the words of the black-robed cultivator just now did stir something in Chen Xu's heart.
The secret chamber is actually recruiting second-tier alchemists...
If I obtain the pill formula and successfully refine it myself, I might consider having my clone join the Dark Pavilion...
This faction has a mysterious background; it might be a way to gather intelligence and acquire resources...
In the blink of an eye, Chen Xu had already sat down on the stone bench opposite Elder Cui.
Elder Cui slightly raised his eyelids, his tone tinged with impatience: "Fellow Daoist, what brings you here?"
"One thousand-year-old spiritual herb in exchange for all your second-tier pill formulas, are you in?"
"What?!" Old Cui was startled and exclaimed in surprise, just about to snatch the wooden box from Chen Xu's hand.
But Chen Xu was prepared. His hand, which was on the wooden box, remained still, and a surge of spiritual energy flowed out, forming a spiritual energy barrier.
"Snap!" Old Cui's finger struck the barrier, making a soft sound, and was steadily blocked.
Old Cui's face stiffened, and a hint of shame and annoyance flashed in his eyes.
Chen Xu then lifted the lid of the box. Inside, spiritual energy swirled, and a strangely shaped spiritual herb lay quietly.
Its top is supported by a lotus-shaped flower bud, and its leaves are narrow and long.
It was a thousand-year-old Nine-Bend Flower.
Old Cui's eyes widened instantly as he stared intently at the Nine-Bend Flower, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes.
This thousand-year-old elixir is a top-tier resource in the cultivation world.
Its medicinal properties are pure and refined, making it a core ingredient for cultivators to break through realms, prolong life, and refine rare elixirs.
Although Chen Xu could also directly consume millennium-old spiritual herbs to increase his cultivation.
However, the medicinal power is wasted too much, and the conversion rate is far lower than that of refining into pills, so it's not worth it.
Seeing that Old Cui's eyes were darting around, he must have been holding back something.
Chen Xu urged, "Change it, or not?"
Upon hearing this, Old Cui's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and he coughed lightly:
"Ahem... Fellow Daoist, your spiritual medicine is indeed precious, but..."
"I have been immersed in the Dao of alchemy for decades, and the second-tier alchemy formulas I have collected are all the result of my hard work and are unique secrets passed down through generations."
"Even if you travel all over Nanjiang, you may not be able to find a second complete inheritance."
"If we want to exchange them all, one plant... might not be enough."
He stroked his beard with feigned nonchalance and made an outrageous demand:
"In my opinion, at least two thousand-year-old spiritual herbs of equal quality are needed before this matter can be discussed."
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