Chapter 27

"Deeper cooperation?"

Yu Zhangsheng raised his head, somewhat surprised.

"That's right. Our First Grade Medicine Hall has no rules binding our Guest Alchemists. If Dao Friend agrees, the price of materials purchased in the future can be partially waived."

"And if an outside cultivator commissions us to refine rare pills or special pills, we will then trouble Dao Friend, and provide remuneration based on difficulty. Dao Friend can also obtain pill formulas from outside cultivators in this way—killing two birds with one stone."

"Besides, even if there is no business, we will issue fifty low-grade spirit stones to our Guest Alchemist every month as a token of appreciation."

It was no wonder Xi Wenyou was so enthusiastic, because in Yu Fang Market, alchemists who could refine pill patterns were too few. Even those who could refine them were mostly from sects, and not ones he could recruit.

And First Grade Medicine Hall's development over these years had reached a bottleneck. To continue expanding its pill business, it had to recruit Guest Alchemists.

Xi Wenyou had worked hard for years, and had recruited only three Guest Alchemists. In terms of skill, they might not even be as good as this Dao Friend before him.

Yu Zhangsheng slightly furrowed his brow, contemplating the pros and cons of the matter in his heart.

He did not want to be tied to too many powers, because that would increase the probability of his identity being exposed.

If a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse came, before he achieved Small Success in Lian Shen Gong, his divine sense could not withstand it.

But the plan Xi Wenyou described was also very tempting, especially since he now needed resources very much.

"Dao Friend can rest assured. Our First Grade Medicine Hall is very lenient toward Guest Alchemists. Whether to take business or not is entirely up to you. We will not force you, nor will we inquire about your identity."

Xi Wenyou glanced at the mask on Yu Zhangsheng's face and smiled. "If Dao Friend encounters any danger or needs help outside, our First Grade Medicine Hall will do our utmost."

"My Xi Family has some influence in Haoyue City, and there is a Foundation Establishment Ancestor in the clan."

I just fear that the Foundation Establishment Ancestor of your clan might come!

Yu Zhangsheng silently retorted in his heart.

But cooperating with Xi Wenyou was indeed a good path. And once he became an Outer Sect Disciple, an Inner Sect Disciple, the Xi Family—a first-rate Foundation Establishment clan—might become a help.

"Alright, I agree." Yu Zhangsheng said calmly.

Xi Wenyou's expression brightened. He took out a Ke Qing Jade Tablet and smiled. "May I ask how Dao Friend should be addressed?"

"Luo Lesheng."

After taking the Ke Qing Jade Tablet and leaving First Grade Medicine Hall, Yu Zhangsheng pondered the potential dangers of this matter in his heart.

"The only thing to worry about is a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse seeing through my pretense, then linking me to Yu Zhangsheng, and digging up all sorts of experiences, as well as matters like the Spirit Chicken King's transformation."

"However, Foundation Establishment Powerhouses usually do not leave their residences. There are very few in all of Yu Fang Market, and the probability of encountering one is very low."

"But even if low, it is still a risk!"

Yu Zhangsheng narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.

"After returning, I will first store essence to improve Lian Shen Gong. Once I achieve Small Success, my divine sense range will exceed a thousand li. Even without Foundation Establishment, I can seem like one at Foundation Establishment. Then it won't be easy for them to see through my disguise!"

After thinking this through, Yu Zhangsheng went all the way to Wan Beast Tower.

"Immortal Master Luo, is there a new Spirit Chicken King again?"

The one receiving him was still that blue-robed female cultivator. They had been cooperating for over a month, and Yu Zhangsheng had already sold four Spirit Chicken Kings.

Although this frequency was a bit high, it was still passable. After all, the reason he gave was that they were bred by his clan.

Plus, he disguised himself as a Qi Refining Peak cultivator, using a false name—flawless.

"This time I want to buy a suitable spirit pet for a junior."

Hearing that business had come to her door, the blue-robed female cultivator hurriedly asked with delight, "We have many types of spirit pets here. I wonder if you prefer flying beasts or land beasts?" Yu Zhangsheng thought for a moment. He already had Chi She Wang as combat power, so it would be best to contract one that could serve as a mount, carrying him in flight.

So he said, "Flying beasts."

"Best to be a demonic beast of First Stage Middle to Late Period."

The blue-robed female cultivator understood. With a single hand she gestured and said.

"Immortal Master Luo, please this way. This side is where our Beast Pavilion carefully raises demonic beasts. Although they are not cubs, their ages do not exceed ten years, and they are highly malleable in the future."

"This Fengye Bird is First Stage Late Period. It excels in wind-type spells, is one and a half zhang long, and has decent combat power. Not only can it serve as a combat spirit pet, but also as a mount. Its flight speed can reach a thousand li in a day."

A thousand li in a day—as a mount, it was already among the best of demonic beasts, comparable to a Qi Refining Sword Cultivator's Yu Sword Flight.

But Yu Zhangsheng glanced at the price, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he immediately gave up.

Seven hundred and twenty low-grade spirit stones. Even if he sold himself, he couldn't scrape it together.

And the blue-robed female cultivator clearly saw that he was short of money. She smiled slightly and introduced the few demonic beasts beside her.

"This is just a Jin Yan Bird. First Stage Middle Period. Excels in fire-type spells."

"This is just"

After walking a circle, Yu Zhangsheng had lost his smile.

Those he fancied he couldn't afford, and those he could afford he didn't fancy.

This trip was probably in vain.

Just as he was about to speak and ask the enthusiastic blue-robed female cultivator to stop, a "dong dong dong" impact sound came from ahead.

A brown Iron Feather Eagle came into view.

"This is?"

Yu Zhangsheng curiously looked over.

Only to see that in a five-zhang-high iron cage, an Iron Feather Eagle with blood-red eyes kept attacking the iron cage, striking it with its head again and again, very fierce.

He looked at the sign hanging outside, which read.

Iron Feather Eagle, Yi Jie Si Chong, Metal-type Wind-type. Current beast age five years, raised for three years. Gentle temperament, never loses its temper. Has awakened spiritual intelligence and is very obedient to Beast Tamers. A rare good spirit pet.

Huh? Is this gentle temperament for real? Yu Zhangsheng opened his mouth, and just saw the Iron Feather Eagle cry out, flap its wings, and once again strike the iron cage with its head, making a "peng peng peng" sound.

Those eyes seemed filled with anxiety and anger.

And after striking so many times, the iron cage had not deformed in the slightest. I don't know whether to say this iron cage is sturdy, or that this Iron Feather Eagle's head is not hard enough.

"Are you passing off a wild demonic beast just captured as something good?" Yu Zhangsheng couldn't help but smile.

The blue-robed female cultivator said awkwardly: "Not at all. This Iron Feather Eagle we have indeed raised for three years. It has been tamed and is a spirit pet that can be contracted immediately."

"It's just that it suffered a mishap at birth, its bloodline concentration isn't high, it cost us many resources, and despite cultivating to this day it's only at First Rank Four Layers, and the Black Iron Fur on its head has never managed to grow in fully, so it cannot comprehend the Black Wind Slash talent spell, which is why it rams the iron cage day and night, hoping to achieve realization through this effort."

"So you're saying it's actually quite diligent?" Yu Zhangsheng was somewhat surprised.

"Naturally, it counts as the most diligently cultivating demonic beast in our Beast Pavilion; it's just a pity its bloodline has a defect, its advancement is slow, so it's being sold here at this price."

"Otherwise, Immortal Master, did you think a demonic beast species like the Iron Feather Eagle that can reach Second Rank would be marked at such a cheap price by us?" the blue-skirted female cultivator said with an embarrassed smile.

Hearing these words, Yu Zhangsheng only then noticed the price below the sign, and was greatly startled.

Eighty-eight low-grade spirit stones! This is simply an insult to demonic beasts like the Iron Feather Eagle! (Chapter End)