Chapter 550 - 454: Ruins
Zhu Hanshan took the jade bottle, poured the pills into his palm, and his eyes lit up with surprise:
"The amount of herbs could produce five pills, and they’ve all formed! Senior’s alchemy skills, I’m impressed."
No matter which continent of the Cultivation Realm, most cultivators practice fire element techniques because fire element magic is not only suitable for combat, but also has broader applications.
"Just a stroke of luck, in the past, the pill formation success rate was only around eighty percent."
"Senior is too modest. Behind every stroke of luck, there’s always real strength supporting it.
By the way, which pills is Senior proficient in refining?"
Ji An honestly replied:
"Cyan Lotus Pill, Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pill, Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill. I don’t dabble in many types of pills, but I want to try to refine more varieties."
The Cyan Leaf Red Lotus within the Red Flame Peak nurtures the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire. He also wanted to obtain the fire seed of this Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, so he was of course willing to try improving his alchemy skills.
Zhu Hanshan nodded slightly. The ability to refine Chao Origin Stage Pills already marked the other as a qualified Tier Two Alchemist.
"Senior, may I ask how long you plan to stay in the Immortal City?"
He became serious; if the other didn’t plan to stay long, he could only commission the other to refine familiar pills.
Ji An smiled, "I’m not sure how long I’ll stay either. To be frank, I came to Red Cloud Immortal City to seek the opportunity to comprehend the Gold Generating Water of Five Elements Mutual Generation."
"I see. The owner of our shop has a relative by marriage who owns several large mines. I could introduce you to them later, if you wish."
A smile appeared on Zhu Hanshan’s face, understanding that many Chao Origin Stage Cultivators from other places came here for this purpose.
At least two or three decades of effort may be needed to comprehend its mysteries, so rest assured about the collaboration.
"Thank you in advance," Ji An clasped his hands and smiled, not expecting to find a lead so quickly.
He was not worried about being deceived; if after a few years they didn’t fulfill their promise today, he could always switch shops for cooperation.
Initially, he chose to cooperate with this shop because they offered the highest price.
"It’s a small effort, not worth Senior’s thanks."
Zhu Hanshan pondered for a moment, then said:
"Our shop can provide materials for ten furnaces of Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pill and one furnace of Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill, also based on a monthly period, and then purchase the pills from Senior’s hands. Is this acceptable?"
He could allow the other party to gradually engage in refining other kinds of pills but needed to observe the party’s alchemical skills further.
The more samples there are, the clearer the actual capabilities become.
"Sure."
Ji An had no objections; he knew very well that mutual trust had to be built gradually, a common human trait.
"Please wait a moment, Senior," Zhu Hanshan transmitted a message to a maid, instructing her to fetch the materials.
The maid soon returned, handing the materials to the shopkeeper.
Zhu Hanshan inspected them once before handing the materials over, "Senior, please verify them."
Ji An began a careful inspection; each batch of pills carried a high value, necessitating caution.
These were all prepared herbs, precisely proportioned, which allowed the pill shop to earn more.
"Not bad, the herbs are well-preserved, and the preparation is skillful."
Zhu Hanshan smiled and said:
"The amount of herbs per Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pill can form five pills, valued at one thousand spirit stones; ten portions are ten thousand spirit stones.
One furnace of Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill can produce three pills, valued at six thousand spirit stones.
The five Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pills you sent over earlier are of high-quality, purchased at five hundred fifty spirit stones each, and ordinary quality pills at four hundred twenty spirit stones, we need to pay an additional thirteen thousand five hundred spirit stones."
Ji An nodded slightly at the price that had been negotiated earlier.
The prices of pills in Red Rock Immortal City were slightly more expensive than in Silver Moon City, and the herb prices were likewise high.
He took out enough spirit stones and completed the transaction with the other party, then chatted a little more before leaving.
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Wey’s Spirit Talisman Shop.
Shopkeeper Wey Xianglin put down the last Fire Dragon Talisman he held, a flush of excitement on his face.
He was not someone who easily amazed, but encountering a Talisman Maker who could sell so many Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans at once was rare.
He took a sip of spirit tea to soothe his dry throat, speaking in a deep voice:
"Senior, a total of one hundred fifty Fire Dragon Talismans, at the agreed price of three hundred twenty spirit stones each, requiring a payment of forty-eight thousand spirit stones to you."
With this batch, the store’s high-tier talisman reserves could be greatly enriched.
Ji An nodded with a smile, "Could you settle my payment with three top-grade spirit stones and some middle-grade spirit stones?"
He still had nearly six hundred middle-grade spirit stones, which was sufficient for a long time, preferring top-grade spirit stones for convenience.
Upon returning to the sect, he wouldn’t lack middle-grade spirit stones, but top-grade ones were scarce.
"Of course we can, but as per the usual practice, a thirty percent exchange fee is required, do you confirm the exchange, Senior?"
"I understand this, proceed with the exchange."
"Alright."
Wey Xianglin agreed, then turned to the maid behind him, instructing:
"Send the talismans to the warehouse and bring three top-grade spirit stones and seventy middle-grade spirit stones."
"Wait a moment."
Ji An raised his hand to stop and then said:
"I’ve run out of materials and need to purchase a batch of beast hides and talisman ink from your shop."
The gains from killing two Molten Armor Lizards were almost fully consumed.
"Besides the Fire Dragon Talisman, what other talismans can you craft, Senior? What level is your skill at?"
"I can also craft the Earth Escape Talisman, Profound Armor Talisman, Bursting Talisman, and Pan Mountain Talisman."
"Excellent, the talismans Senior excels at are in high demand."
Wey Xianglin recalled for a moment, saying:
"We can prepare fifty materials each for the Fire Dragon and Profound Armor talismans, and two hundred each for the Bursting and Pan Mountain talismans, is that acceptable?"