Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

"My Primordial Spirit has actually improved quite a bit."

Though the process of refining the Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir was extremely taxing, Xu Yang hadn’t expected it to boost him so much; it was almost the same as taking an Immortal Elixir that enhanced the Primordial Spirit.

Xu Yang was greatly excited.

Bai Jie had over a dozen Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixirs.

She might even be able to get more.

With this, his Primordial Spirit’s progress would be even more astonishing.

"This is excellent."

Xu Yang couldn’t stop smiling as he took out a Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir, scrutinized it carefully, and nodded with satisfaction.

The minor dents were of no significance.

Only about a fifth of the full pill’s energy had been lost, yet he’d bought it at the price of a Wasted Elixir—this was a huge fortune!

"Now, I just have to wait for Bai Jie."

Xu Yang glanced outside the courtyard; although he wanted to go out for a walk, he knew Lu Chuan wouldn’t let him leave the courtyard so easily.

It was best to stay put.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

On this day—

Xu Yang was cultivating when Bai Jie quietly arrived.

"Mr. Xu, how did it go?"

Bai Jie’s pretty face was calm, but Xu Yang could still see a hint of anticipation.

For Bai Jie and her father in Baimu Village, the benefits and resources they obtained were definitely not as good as Bai Hua’s.

They couldn’t even reveal it if they got something good.

If Bai Hua found out, he’d surely try everything to snatch it away.

That was human nature!

Xu Yang even thought, with Bai Jie’s looks, if Bai Yu hadn’t entertained improper thoughts, that would simply be impossible.

This kind of Wasted Elixir—Bai Jie and her father hadn’t pinned any hopes on it, only buying one or two pills on a whim.

Until they met him, and decided to give it a try.

If it succeeded, that would be wonderful; if not, they could accept it.

Xu Yang smiled lightly, casually tossing the pill over.

Bai Jie was stunned, instinctively raising her hand to catch it. As she looked closer, she was completely frozen.

Her unpainted lips fell open in shock, dumb as a post!

"This... this really is a Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir!"

Bai Jie murmured in a trembling voice; she knew this pill all too well.

She’d hoped more than once—if only she could cultivate with a Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir, in half a year, she’d definitely reach True Immortal. Passing Black Fire Immortal Mountain’s trial would be at least sixty or seventy percent likely!

But this pill had just been a Wasted Elixir.

Yet now, it was flawless and pure, without a trace of miasma!

It was simply unbelievable!

"You—you actually pulled it off?"

Bai Jie gazed incredulously at Xu Yang, so excited it was like she was dreaming.

"A fifth of the energy was lost, but with this pill’s efficacy, that fifth means little."

Xu Yang said coolly, "It’s a good thing, isn’t it, Miss Bai?"

"Yes, it’s a tremendous boon!"

Bai Jie took a deep breath, clutching the Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir tightly; her pretty face flushed crimson, making her seem even more radiant.

"What about the rest of the tainted elixirs?"

"Just give them all to me, along with the Immortal Beast Corpses—the more, the better!"

Xu Yang spoke in a deep voice.

Bai Jie suddenly looked embarrassed.

Xu Yang paused, "Don’t tell me you’re not ready?"

He suddenly realized something.

Bai Jie and her father only had this single pill.

After all, once they’re tainted, they become Wasted Elixirs—who would buy a bunch?

This one was only bought because it was so cheap, just picked up casually.

Bai Jie said awkwardly, "To be frank, Mr. Xu, even a first-rank Alchemist can hardly purge the taint from a pill. We never thought you could actually do it, so..."

Xu Yang spread his hands—what else could he say?

Bai Jie quickly added, "But rest assured, Mr. Xu. At most three days and I can purchase some more."

"And the Immortal Beast Corpses—I’ll send them to you soon!"

That was the Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir—even losing a fifth, a single pill still had several times the effect of a common Immortal Gang Elixir.

How much could a Wasted Elixir be worth?

Bai Jie looked at Xu Yang with a newfound expression.

Something that even a first-rank Alchemist could hardly do, and he’d managed it.

"Heaven itself is helping me."

"Those tainted pills cost barely a hundred or so Immortal Jade each; if you buy in bulk, it’s even cheaper."

"If I get more than ten, I’ll breakthrough to True Immortal without a doubt!"

The more Bai Jie thought about it, the more excited she became; a blush covered her neck, and her beautiful eyes were filled with light.

"Mr. Xu."

She abruptly calmed down, apologetic, "My father may be a True Immortal, but resources are scarce around Baimu Village, and we have to avoid others—so what we can supply are only Immortal Beast Corpses, and even those must be hunted far away."

"I hope Mr. Xu understands, but if there’s anything else Mr. Xu needs, we father and daughter will do our utmost!"

Whether it was sincere or not, such an attitude was a thousand, ten thousand times better than Bai Yu’s.

Xu Yang wasn’t worried.

Everyone got what they wanted.

If this got out, Bai Jie and her father would have it worse than him.

And with this ability, even if his situation got dicey, at least he wouldn’t die!

"It’s fine, just do your best."

"By the way, is it possible to get first-rank tainted pills?"

"What? First rank?"

Bai Jie cried out, clapping her red lips, her eyes wide as saucers.

First-rank Immortal Pills!

Even a single one would cost hundreds of first-rank Immortal Jade or Immortal Crystal!

Remember, the Immortal Jade and Immortal Crystal that Lu Chuan gave Xu Yang earlier weren’t even first-rank.

But if they were tainted, they’d be much cheaper!

"Mr. Xu, you—you can even purge taint from first-rank Immortal Pills?" Bai Jie’s voice shook.

"Not yet!"

Xu Yang shook his head slightly, "But given time, who can say?"

"If you can buy any, please buy two."

Immortal Beast Corpses were still useful to him for now.

The Hundred Refinement Immortal Gang Elixir was also good.

But in at most a month or two, it wouldn’t be enough.

He’d need stronger resources.

First-rank Immortal Pills would be just right.

Bai Jie forced herself to remain calm, "Fine, I’ll tell my father. One or two should be possible!"

Whether or not it could be done, Xu Yang had already proven himself.

"Mr. Xu, I’ll head back now."

She just wanted to rush home to deliver this shocking good news to her father.

She was rational, but ultimately still a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, lacking real experience and wisdom.

Inside, she was excited yet anxious, even uneasy.

If they got exposed, she and her father would be finished.

The Bai Hua father and son—and other people—would surely target them, maybe even threaten their lives.

Xu Yang nodded slightly, watching Bai Jie dash off, only hoping that nothing would go wrong.

With the resources secretly supplied by the True Immortal of Baimu Village, their mutual trade was their only real hope just now.

Meanwhile—

Bai Jie cautiously made her way home.

Mr. Bai immediately greeted her.

Seeing his daughter’s excitement, Mr. Bai swallowed nervously, not daring to believe it.

"Could it be?"

"Father, look."

Bai Jie took out the pill.

Hiss!

Mr. Bai drew a sharp breath, shock and excitement filling his face at once.

After hearing Bai Jie recount everything, Mr. Bai’s eyes flashed with unconcealed astonishment.

"This Mr. Xu must have an extraordinary background—he must be heir to a great legacy. Pity he’s fallen into Lu Chuan’s hands."

Bai Jie’s pretty face shifted, "Father, do you think Mr. Xu can escape?"

Mr. Bai sighed, "The difference in strength is too great—it’s hard."

"Still, all we need are the pills. Whether he escapes or not is not our concern."

"Getting you through the Black Fire Immortal Mountain trial is what matters most; only if you pass can you rid yourself of the Bai Hua father and son’s harassment."

"Mm." Bai Jie nodded firmly. Thinking of Bai Yu, her eyes flashed with disgust and hate.

"By the way, Father, if we buy so many Wasted Elixirs—including first-rank ones—won’t it attract suspicion?" Bai Jie suddenly looked worried.

Mr. Bai’s eyes gleamed, and he grinned, "Easy—we’ll just pretend we’re taking Wasted Elixirs! We’ll be weak for a bit, but that’s no big deal!"