[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign":3,"chapter-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Green Immortal Sovereign",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2270034,4432,"Chapter 26: Spirit Pills","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>In an ancient, simple hall, the rich scent of pills filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pill Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranked fifth among the Seven Halls of the Heaven and Earth Alliance, but in terms of profits, none of the other halls—not even the Martial and Literary Hall—could come close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single pill costs at least dozens of taels, up to a thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver to be made here is unimaginable; countless martial artists toil and scramble for these pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui entered the Pill Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the deserted Heaven One Hall, the Pill Hall was far livelier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples of the Heaven and Earth Alliance came and went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, one martial art is enough to occupy a lifetime, but pills are an everyday necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui glanced around the hall—dozens of disciples were visible at a glance, truly enviable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many rank-bearing martial artists would rather serve as deputy hall director here than go to the Heaven One Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to buy pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui walked up to a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple, with a pointed face and monkey-like features, was clearly an old man who had been unwilling to pay attention—until he spotted the bronze token engraved with “28” at Li Rui’s waist; his smile instantly turned obsequious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, what kind of pill do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Rui was unfamiliar—likely here for the first time—the monkey-faced disciple grew enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a perfect chance to curry favor with a superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“28” meant at least an administrator—someone he, a mere disciple, dared not offend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Most of our pills here are ordinary grade; above that are ninth-grade pills and eighth-grade spiritual pills. Spiritual pills are made from spiritual herbs and can extend life by ten years—even if you’re barely breathing, they can bring you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monkey-faced disciple rattled off a long list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual pills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So such extraordinary things truly existed in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to this disciple, pill grades corresponded to martial artists’ realms; pills above eighth grade were called spiritual pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven and earth possess spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason this world could nurture transcendent martial masters was not only due to martial arts and cultivation systems, but also because of spiritual herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these spiritual herbs could only grow on specific spiritual soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rarity commands value—so spiritual pills made from these herbs were naturally expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Li Rui had seen much, he was still just a stable hand; such matters lay far beyond his experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He keenly realized that the spiritual soil the disciple mentioned must be a strategic resource fiercely contested by major factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked curiously: “What grade is the Xiao Yuan Pill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ninth grade, but it’s mixed with fragments of spiritual herbs—its effect far surpasses ordinary ninth-grade pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui understood: “How much silver for one spiritual pill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spiritual pills range from five hundred taels to a thousand—depends on which kind you want, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin-faced man’s smile widened when he heard Li Rui was asking about eighth-grade spiritual pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each disciple earned a cut for every pill above ninth grade sold; if he sold one eighth-grade spiritual pill, he’d get at least twenty taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui inwardly winced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five hundred taels!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d thought one hundred and thirty taels was already generous—but now he realized he couldn’t even afford half a spiritual pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced up at the wooden sign above the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sign was densely covered with small characters: pill names, grades, effects, prices—all clearly listed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui said: “I want two Xiao Yuan Pills and one Strong Bone Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Rui only wanted three ninth-grade pills,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the thin-faced man’s face froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred and thirty taels total.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though one hundred and thirty taels wasn’t small, the commission on ninth-grade pills was nothing compared to that on eighth-grade spiritual pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selling twenty ninth-grade pills earned less than selling one eighth-grade spiritual pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he respectfully fetched three delicate wooden boxes from the storage and placed them before Li Rui. Even if Li Rui hadn’t bought a spiritual pill, he was still an administrator—not someone a lowly Pill Hall disciple could offend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui left, satisfied with his pills tucked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the richest haul Old Li had ever made in his life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three pills, combined with the medicinal bath, would last him three months; after that, his strength would surge, and earning silver would become much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his way back to the Heaven One Hall, he passed the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really know your hall master—please let me in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui recognized the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and saw Wang Zhao and Yang Yong standing at the gate; he paused, then walked forward and showed his token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you’re from Hall Master Li’s group—mistake, mistake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard on duty recognized Li Rui and apologized repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui led Wang Zhao and Yang Yong toward the Heaven One Hall, asking as they walked: “How did you find out I was in the Heaven and Earth Alliance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhao and Yang Yong were just ordinary servants of the Zhu family—they had no way of knowing about the Heaven and Earth Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much less about a hall master’s rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhao stammered for a long time but couldn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui sighed: “It was Master Zhu, wasn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhao looked up in surprise: “Master, how did you know? Master Zhu told me not to say anything, but I didn’t want to lie to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Master Zhu hadn’t taken pity on Wang Zhao because of Li Rui’s standing, Wang Zhao would’ve been devoured down to the last bone by Zhu Lie long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong kept turning his head, as if a country bumpkin entering the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Li Rui was joining the Heaven and Earth Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t know Li Rui was becoming a hall master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when he heard Wang Zhao was coming here, he followed—and they were both blocked at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the three arrived at Li Rui’s courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Li, you’re really becoming a master now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong and Wang Zhao stared wide-eyed at Li Rui’s four-compound mansion for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui told Zhou Shulin to prepare extra dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He invited them to sit and eat together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the bright main hall, Yang Yong and Wang Zhao felt uneasy, hesitant to pick up their chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui grumbled: “What, are you used to squatting on the threshold, tiptoeing to eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the two felt closer, laughed, and happily began stuffing their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui asked: “What did Master Zhu tell you to say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Yong glanced at Wang Zhao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhao scratched his head: “He didn’t say much—just told me to come see how you are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui saw right through Zhu Ping’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ping was a shrewd businessman—he knew Li Rui left the Zhu family because he’d been wronged. Zhu Ping showing up himself would only humiliate him and achieve nothing; sending Wang Zhao was smarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the connection wasn’t severed, reconciliation remained possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then carry back this message: I’ve been feeling weak lately and need pills to heal—preferably spiritual pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhao nodded obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rui had no objection to mending ties with the Zhu family—but empty words meant nothing; he had to bleed, and bleed heavily!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human relationships are just give and take; offering something actually eases suspicion—otherwise, they’ll become enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the martial world, it's all about human hearts and intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1261,"2026-06-19T22:01:09.077Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","58d83dd51ff7aa4b47d16e77fb9fa102b2b127f55959f74961dba63eea5ecee5","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-27","eternal-green-immortal-sovereign-chapter-25",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-green-immortal-sovereign-cover.jpg"]