Chapter 128: Too Much

After passing through the Space Entrance and seeing the living environment of Wang Jianqiang, a flash of envy could not help but cross Yang Wanxin's face.

Her ranking on the Pill Tower List was second, only one place lower than Wang Jianqiang, but the residence she was assigned was far worse than Wang Jianqiang's place.

It was not just the difference in the concentration of Spirit Qi; even the size was nearly half as small.

Immediately after, she regained her composure and walked toward the courtyard at the end of the space.

When she passed through the courtyard and walked into the Pavilion within, Wang Jianqiang had already been waiting on the first floor for some time.

Upon seeing Wang Jianqiang, Yang Wanxin bowed slightly, "Greetings, Daoist Friend Wang. I have come presumptuously; I hope I haven't disturbed you?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "To be honest, I was in seclusion for Alchemy earlier. If it were anyone else visiting, I would not have seen them."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, a flash of apology crossed Yang Wanxin's face, "Daoist Friend Wang, I am truly sorry, I..."

Wang Jianqiang waved his hand, "Fairy Yang, there is no need for that. I haven't finished speaking yet."

"I wouldn't see others, but I feel like I've known you for a long time, Fairy Yang; I am actually very happy that you could come."

Yang Wanxin's pretty face flushed, "Many thanks for your high regard, Daoist Friend Wang."

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "I wonder, what is the reason for Fairy Yang coming to find me this time?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin hesitated for a moment and said, "Ever since we parted at the Pill Tower, I have been full of admiration for your attainments in the Dao of Alchemy, Daoist Friend Wang."

"I have come this time because I encountered some problems in the Dao of Alchemy and would like to ask for your guidance, Daoist Friend Wang. I wonder if you would be willing to resolve my doubts?"

"Fairy Yang, you flatter me; I have merely lived a few more years than you." Wang Jianqiang waved his hand with a chuckle and continued, "First, tell me about the problems you encountered. I enjoy helping others most of all; if I have the ability to assist, I certainly will not hold back."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin's expression turned joyful.

"It is like this: when I refine ordinary Third-tier Intermediate Pills, the purity of the pills can basically be stabilized at over eighty percent."

"The day before yesterday, I obtained a Pill Formula and attempted to refine it."

"This type of pill is clearly also Third-tier Intermediate, and the difficulty of refining it is not high, but for some reason, no matter how hard I try, after the pill is formed, the purity barely exceeds sixty percent."

"I would like to ask Senior Brother Wang to help me see where the problem lies?"

Hearing Yang Wanxin's words, Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment, "Did you bring the Medicinal Herb?"

"I did." Yang Wanxin nodded.

"Let's go upstairs first, and you can refine one in front of me."

After saying this, Wang Jianqiang led Yang Wanxin to the third floor.

One hour later.

Yang Wanxin finished the refining.

Wang Jianqiang took the pill and examined it for a moment.

Then he looked at Yang Wanxin and hesitated for a moment, "I wonder if Fairy Yang would allow me to look at the Pill Formula?"

"Naturally, you may." Yang Wanxin nodded, her palm flipped, and a Jade Slip appeared in the center of her palm.

Wang Jianqiang could not help but take an extra look.

Yang Wanxin's fingers were long, with perfect proportions.

Among all the people he had ever seen, her hands were the most beautiful.

"This is that Pill Formula."

Yang Wanxin's slender hand extended, and the Jade Slip floated slowly in front of Wang Jianqiang.

Only then did Wang Jianqiang withdraw his appreciative gaze, take the Jade Slip, and examine the Pill Formula within.

Recorded inside the Jade Slip was a type of pill called the Ice Heart Soul Melting Pill.

Its function was to restore a damaged foundation!

After seeing the function of the pill, Wang Jianqiang could not help but be startled in his heart.

Pills that can restore a foundation are all extremely precious existences.

Just like the Small Creation Pill that Dong Yue had him refine back then.

However, the Small Creation Pill was only a Second-tier pill, suitable only for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The Ice Heart Soul Melting Pill, however, was Third-tier Intermediate, sufficient to help cultivators at the Golden Core Stage repair foundation damage, and was clearly much more precious.

"Ding, detected a defective, inferior Pill Formula."

"Completing it alone requires 300 Cultivation Points."

"Optimizing and upgrading it alone requires 800 Cultivation Points."

"Completing, optimizing, and upgrading it requires 1000 Cultivation Points."

Hearing the voice that came from his mind, Wang Jianqiang was momentarily dazed.

So it was a defective Pill Formula; no wonder Yang Wanxin's refining had problems.

Judging from the cost required for completion, the missing part should be very small.

Otherwise, Yang Wanxin would not have failed to notice it.

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate and directly chose to complete and optimize it.

"Ding, Ice Heart Soul Melting Pill successfully completed and optimized/upgraded to Perfect Bingxin Rongpo Pill."

After the system's voice sounded again, the complete Pill Formula for the Perfect Bingxin Rongpo Pill appeared in Wang Jianqiang's mind.

"Senior Brother Wang, how is it?"

"Do you have any leads?"

Just at this moment, Yang Wanxin's slightly urgent voice entered his ears.

Wang Jianqiang came back to his senses and looked at Yang Wanxin, "Fairy Yang, I have already helped you find the problem."

Yang Wanxin's expression turned joyful, and just as she was about to ask, she suddenly noticed a flash of hesitation on Wang Jianqiang's face.

Her expression tightened involuntarily, "Is there something that makes it difficult for you, Daoist Friend Wang?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled bitterly, "Fairy Yang, you may not know this, but the sect I come from is called the Junzi Sect."

"The sect's tenet is to uphold the Way of the Gentleman."

"Do no evil, and do not casually entangle oneself in Karma."

Yang Wanxin was taken aback.

Junzi Sect?

It sounded quite lofty and impressive.

Especially after hearing Wang Jianqiang state the sect's tenet, an expression of admiration could not help but appear on her face.

"What a Junzi Sect; a sect of gentlemen, where all who emerge from its gates are gentlemen. Wanxin is impressed."

Speaking to this point, a flicker of confusion crossed her face, "However, how does this conflict with Daoist Friend Wang helping me?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "The so-called 'not entangling in Karma' does not just mean avoiding trouble; it also contains another layer of meaning."

"That is, to not contend, and to not give without cause."

"So..."

Lin Wanxin suddenly realized upon hearing this, "I understand. Rest assured, Daoist Friend Wang, I will not make you violate your sect's tenet. I can pay you Spirit Stones or other items in exchange; that would not count as giving without cause."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "Fairy still does not understand Karma."

"Fairy making a request of me is the cause, and the first thought that flashed through my mind after hearing Fairy's request is the effect."

"If I cannot satisfy this thought, a superficial exchange has no meaning; otherwise, I would certainly be plagued by an Inner Demon."

Inner Demon!

Yang Wanxin was startled.

An Inner Demon can be called one of the greatest enemies on the path of cultivation.

Over countless years, who knows how many brilliant and talented Cultivators have fallen at the hurdle of the Inner Demon.

Every Cultivator without exception fears it immensely.

Learning that if this matter were not handled well, it would actually cause Daoist Friend Wang to develop an Inner Demon, her heart could not help but skip a beat.

"Daoist Friend Wang, I understand. I was reckless just now."

"I wonder what you would like as compensation, Daoist Friend?"

Wang Jianqiang gave her an appreciative look, "Simple. Fairy only needs to sleep with me."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin thought she had suffered an auditory hallucination, and it took a moment for her to react.

Her pretty face turned completely red in an instant.

"Daoist Friend Wang, you—you—you, this request is too excessive!"

"How could this be?"