[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship":3,"chapter-grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship",{"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},1358012,1796,"Chapter 22: Qi Replenishing Pill","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>\"A fight over the Foundation Establishment Elixir?\" Luo Qingjun sounded confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shu Family may have risen in recent years, but surely that wouldn’t affect the main sect’s distribution of the Foundation Establishment Elixirs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Donglong the Luo Clan has paid tribute to the main sect for over three hundred years. Don’t they value that relationship at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, Luo Qing’e placed a delicate hand on her forehead and sighed softly. She gave her not-so-bright cousin a weary look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This has nothing to do with the Shu Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the main sect’s distribution of the Foundation Establishment Elixirs won’t be affected...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But whether those elixirs actually end up in the hands of the direct line... that’s a different story!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worry filled Luo Qing’e’s beautiful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ’Qing’ generation of the direct line is small. Among us, only you and I even have a Spiritual Root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the ’Guang’ generation, there are a few uncles at Late-stage Qi Refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in a few years, by the time the main sect distributes the Foundation Establishment Elixirs, those uncles will all be over sixty years old...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the age of fifty, a cultivator’s vitality begins to gradually decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixty is the critical point when that vitality declines sharply!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why they say sixty is the age limit for Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In contrast... the branch families have produced quite a few outstanding prospects in recent years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, the Matriarch... she has a cold, detached personality and is solely focused on her cultivation. In her eyes, there is only the family, with no favoritism shown between close and distant relations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect the Matriarch will choose the most suitable person to take the Foundation Establishment Elixir...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qing’e gently brushed back her long hair as she spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingjun’s eyes widened. He finally understood what Luo Qing’e was getting at!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Luo Family Patriarch was originally in the prime of his life—forty years old and at the ninth level of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of both age and Cultivation Realm, he was the most suitable candidate to take the Foundation Establishment Elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... he was dying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Patriarch’s death, the direct line was left with few members and no successors ready to take over, while the branch families were thriving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sovereign is weak while the subjects are strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Foundation Establishment Elixir, and indeed the very status of the direct line, might fall into the hands of others!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingjun’s heart trembled. He opened his mouth but was speechless, clearly unable to accept this reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his reaction, Luo Qing’e secretly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her starry eyes narrowed slightly. She lifted her teacup and took a delicate sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLINK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacup met the wooden table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qing’e spoke with cool decisiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must approach this situation from two angles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, the ’Qing’ generation of the direct line must have someone at Late-stage Qi Refining. I will take on that responsibility!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qingjun had no objection. His physical disability was irreparable, and his cultivation path was bound to be arduous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only rely on Luo Qing’e to carry the banner for the direct line!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, we must promote outsiders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is... is that wise?\" Luo Qingjun asked, startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Qing’e shook her head, her eyes deep and dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if the outsiders become powerful and difficult to control, they can’t make any real trouble with a Foundation Establishment Matriarch keeping them in check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the contrary... these outsiders, who lack a power base of their own, can be used to counterbalance the branch families!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, Luo Qing’e added pensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the first batch of outsiders we promote... let’s start with... Su Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivators with such outstanding combat talent can often defeat stronger opponents. With a little nurturing, he’ll become a valuable asset.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next day.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Moon Creek Town, Su Ye was still unaware that the powers that be on Luoyue Mountain had decided to invest heavily in his training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was currently inside the Luo Family’s shop in Moon Creek Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Luo Family cultivator had told him he could trade in his Gray Ridge Whale meat here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shopkeeper inspected the claim voucher, and after confirming it was in order, greeted him with a broad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait just a moment, fellow Daoist. The Gray Ridge Whale meat you requested will be here shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he waited, Su Ye glanced over the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed several white porcelain bottles containing various types of pills, and an idea came to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Shopkeeper, I’d like to buy some pills to increase my Magical Power. Do you have any recommendations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist, you’ve come to the right person,\" the Shopkeeper said with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Observing your aura, fellow Daoist, I’d say you’ve just entered the third level of Qi Refining. Your qi circulation is steady, pure, and condensed. You must be practicing a high-grade water-element technique, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a sharp eye, Shopkeeper,\" Su Ye nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t concerned that the details of his cultivation had been exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t practicing a Breath Concealment Skill, nor did he have a Magical Artifact to hide his presence. Any cultivator with a bit of perception and experience could easily gauge his level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, shopkeepers prided themselves on their keen judgment and vast experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Still, if he really thinks this is the full extent of my strength, he’s dead wrong...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye thought with a hint of malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his status panel and exclusive skills,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye’s actual combat prowess was far greater than his Cultivation Realm suggested!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could run a Mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator through with his spear, clean and simple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of course... a normal transaction would be best...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye calmed down, dismissing the fantasy of deliberately flashing his wealth to attract greedy eyes, then playing the pig to eat the tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real life wasn’t a novel, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every fight carried unpredictable risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he could successfully \"fish\" a few times, what if he hooked the wrong one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if he hooked a \"big fish\" like a ’reincarnated Dao Ancestor,’ a ’Fake Core master who stole a body,’ or a ’hero reborn from five hundred years in the past’...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that be digging his own grave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Stay calm, be cautious!’ Su Ye warned himself again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When you have a cheat ability, the most important thing is to avoid arrogance and impatience. Steady development is key!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, after a moment of thought, the Shopkeeper spoke with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, fellow Daoist, please take a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shopkeeper took out a white jade porcelain bottle, removed the stopper, and a fresh, medicinal fragrance drifted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Qi Replenishing Pill. It contains rich Spiritual Qi, but its effects are gentle, making it extremely suitable for Early-stage Qi Refining cultivators looking to increase their Magical Power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much do they cost?\" Su ye asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten Spirit Stones a bottle. Each bottle contains fifteen Qi Replenishing Pills, and we don’t sell them individually,\" the Shopkeeper said, smiling at Su Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take a bottle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye was a cautious shopper. He didn’t buy too many at once, intending to test the Qi Replenishing Pills’ effects first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shopkeeper beamed, personally wrapping the porcelain bottle in silk for Su Ye. \"Fellow Daoist,\" he said enthusiastically,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recommend taking one pill every two days to achieve maximum absorption of its medicinal power...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any problems with the pills, feel free to come back anytime...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his Gray Ridge Whale meat and Qi Replenishing Pills in hand, Su Ye left the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then spent some time in Moon Creek Town, carefully comparing prices at several shops before he purchased some high-quality Spirit Rice and other ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was his first time shopping out on his own, Su Ye was relatively conservative with his spending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t spend extravagantly, nor did he plan on selling the [Shimmering Gold Flying Saber].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew very little about Moon Creek Town and was unfamiliar with the market rates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shopping spree would not only attract unwanted attention but could also cost him a good number of Spirit Stones...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In any case, there’s usually a break of several months after a hunt.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’There’s no rush,’ Su Ye thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Nightfall.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in black, Su Ye sat cross-legged within the small Gathering Spirit Array in his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of anticipation shone in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>POP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the white jade porcelain bottle and tipped out a Qi Replenishing Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pill was perfectly round, as white as snow, and gave off a rich, medicinal fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye popped it into his mouth and swallowed. The Qi Replenishing Pill was slightly sweet and instantly melted, filling his mouth with a cool, refreshing sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later, a stream of pure medicinal energy surged from his Dantian, driving the circulation of his Ghost Water Skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long while later, Su Ye emerged from his meditative state. He looked inward at his own condition, and his eyes lit up with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As expected... popping pills is the way to go!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the triple-layered benefits of the Qi Replenishing Pill, the tier-one mid-grade Spirit Vein, and the Gray Ridge Whale meat,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after just a single session of cultivation, Su Ye’s Magical Power had increased by a visible margin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is this what it feels like to be a genius?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ye felt incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1577,"2026-06-05T21:02:39.035Z",1,"novelbin.me","c508676af5d606eb5f45f2582525210775f84d9a1e5c0b5d87341d3aea98cff2","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-23","grinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-chapter-21",236,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-exp-from-a-demon-hunting-ship-cover.jpg"]