Chapter 5: Requesting Resources

At the same time the system sound rang out, the Pill Formula for the Perfect Green Spirit Pill appeared in Wang Jianqiang's mind.

As expected, the Perfect Green Spirit Pill had stronger medicinal efficacy than the Green Spirit Pill, and the cost of refining it had also become lower.

After some research, Wang Jianqiang took out the Medicinal Herbs and began to refine.

Half a day later, the first Perfect Green Spirit Pill was successfully refined.

With a hint of anticipation on his face, Wang Jianqiang swallowed the Perfect Green Spirit Pill.

The next moment, a gentle yet thick medicinal power erupted within his body.

He immediately held his breath and focused his mind, refining it with all his might.

Then he discovered a problem.

The medicinal efficacy of the Perfect Green Spirit Pill was too strong.

Under the eruption of massive medicinal power, he could only utilize one-tenth of it; the vast majority of the medicinal power was dissipated and wasted.

Aptitude and cultivation technique are the two most important factors determining refining efficiency.

He could not change his aptitude; to improve refining efficiency, he had to improve his cultivation technique realm.

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate to add the remaining 15 Cultivation Points to the Spirit Derivation Art.

The Spirit Derivation Art at the Entry realm immediately improved to the Entry Level.

His utilization rate of the Perfect Green Spirit Pill's medicinal power immediately increased to thirty percent.

Although he still wasted the majority, Wang Jianqiang did not feel the slightest heartache and quickly gathered his focus, refining with all his might.

Half a day later.

When the last wisp of medicinal power was exhausted, the aura on Wang Jianqiang's body suddenly climbed a level.

"Broken through!"

Wang Jianqiang opened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise.

The medicinal efficacy of the Perfect Green Spirit Pill was even stronger than he had imagined; it was likely stronger than, and certainly not inferior to, an ordinary First Grade High Grade Pill.

More importantly, there was not a trace of Pill Poison in the Perfect Green Spirit Pill!

He could completely consume pills to break through without any scruples.

Afterward, he drew a bucket of water, washed away the foul-smelling filth formed by the impurities expelled from his body during the breakthrough, and began to continue refining the Perfect Green Spirit Pill.

The next day, early morning.

After a night of refining, two more pills were fresh out of the furnace.

Previously, he had exhausted his savings to purchase two Pill Formulas and Medicinal Herbs, and the only remaining Gathering Spirit Pill had been given to Chen Jiaojiao.

Aside from these two Green Spirit Pills, he could be said to be dirt poor.

Adhering to the principle of long-term sustainability, he did not intend to consume these two pills himself for cultivation, but planned to take them to the Outer Affairs Hall to sell.

Outer Affairs Hall.

The cold-looking Dong Yue leaned behind the desk as usual.

Wang Jianqiang took another look without leaving a trace.

Dong Yue looked at Wang Jianqiang, a flash of surprise crossing her expression.

Broken through?

Immediately, she secretly shook her head.

Even if he had broken through, it was only the Qi Refining Fourth Layer; he still could not escape the arrival of his natural lifespan limit.

Her expression returned to indifference.

"Buying or selling items?"

Wang Jianqiang took out the two Perfect Green Spirit Pills he had prepared long ago, "I would like to sell two pills, please have a look, Elder Dong."

Green Spirit Pill?

Dong Yue raised her eyebrows.

To have successfully refined a Green Spirit Pill in just two days, this Wang Jianqiang was indeed diligent enough.

However, he had just become a First-Order Mid-Grade Pill Master; even if he had refined a Green Spirit Pill, it was likely only of the lowest quality.

With his natural lifespan limit approaching, his heart for cultivation was actually still so firm; she really didn't know whether to admire him or pity him.

Dong Yue sighed secretly.

Forget it, she would settle a few more Spirit Stones for him later.

"The buy-back price for a Green Spirit Pill generally ranges from one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones to two hundred and fifty Spirit Stones; the specific price depends on the quality of the pill."

As she spoke, she reached out and beckoned, taking the two pills into her palm.

"The quality of these two Green Spirit Pills is passable, I'll count them as one hundred and eighty Spirit Stones a..."

"This is..."

"How is this possible?"

After getting the pills, Dong Yue had only glanced at them casually.

But after this glance, she could no longer look away.

With her cultivation, she saw the uniqueness of these two Green Spirit Pills at a glance.

Although these two Green Spirit Pills looked no different from ordinary Green Spirit Pills on the outside, if one observed carefully, one could find that the surfaces of these two Green Spirit Pills were more delicate than ordinary ones.

Careful observation revealed that the medicinal power contained within was far stronger than that of ordinary Green Spirit Pills.

More importantly, she actually did not find any Pill Poison in these two Green Spirit Pills!

The medicinal efficacy was unreasonably strong, and there was no Pill Poison!

Could this really be something that Wang Jianqiang—a waste recognized by all Outer Sect Disciples, a joke in everyone's eyes—was capable of refining?

Suddenly, a look of excitement appeared on her face.

A Perfect Pill without Pill Poison!

Isn't this exactly the Alchemist she has been looking for?

But the next moment, she calmed down again.

He is too weak, and his time is running out...

She glanced at Wang Jianqiang, a flash of desolation in her eyes, then immediately returned to normal, "A Green Spirit Pill without Pill Poison, perfect quality; its medicinal efficacy is even a notch stronger than an ordinary First Grade High Grade Pill."

"I'll charge you two thousand Spirit Stones for one."

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

The cost to refine a Perfect Green Spirit Pill is less than one hundred Spirit Stones.

A full twenty-fold return!

It is simply faster than killing people and setting fires to make money.

He spent three thousand Spirit Stones in one go to purchase a large amount of Medicinal Herbs, all of which were raw materials for refining Perfect Dragon Sun Pills and Perfect Green Spirit Pills.

He thought for a moment.

He also bought some Gathering Spirit Pills.

Afterward, he left the Outer Affairs Hall.

After returning to his residence, Wang Jianqiang had just refined a few Perfect Body Nourishing Pills.

A hearty voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Uncle Wang, are you in?"

"Your niece and I have come to see you together."

Niu Shouren?

Hearing this voice, Wang Jianqiang was stunned.

Niu Shouren is Chen Jiaojiao's Dao Companion.

He is a person who cares deeply about his reputation; ever since he became a Dao Companion with Chen Jiaojiao, the number of times he has come to visit him can be counted on one hand.

It is precisely because he is afraid of being associated with him, the laughingstock of the Outer Sect, and being ridiculed by others.

If it weren't for the fact that he is "foolish and rich," Niu Shouren would likely have made Chen Jiaojiao cut ties with him long ago.

"Why did he suddenly think of coming to see me?"

"And he's with Chen Jiaojiao too."

A strange look flashed across Wang Jianqiang's face as he stepped forward to open the door.

Two figures were standing outside the door.

One had a graceful and slender figure with a beautiful, alluring face, like a ripe peach; it was none other than Chen Jiaojiao.

Beside her was a middle-aged man with a rather handsome appearance.

"Shouren, it's been a while, please come in."

Seeing the handsome middle-aged man, Wang Jianqiang revealed a kind smile.

While leading the two into the living room, he secretly exchanged a glance with Chen Jiaojiao.

Seeing that Chen Jiaojiao's expression was normal, he relaxed quite a bit.

"Shouren, do you have something to discuss with your uncle?"

After sitting down, Wang Jianqiang spoke first.

Niu Shouren laughed, "Nothing much, it's just been too long since I've come to see you, so I thought I'd drop by."

Wang Jianqiang treated this statement as complete nonsense, while outwardly maintaining a kind smile and chatting "enthusiastically" with Niu Shouren.

After some conversation, Niu Shouren sighed after "hesitating repeatedly" and looking "full of difficulty," "Uncle Wang, now that both Jiaojiao and I have reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, if we can break through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer within three years, Foundation Establishment will be within reach."

"You are the closest person to Jiaojiao and me, so you must help us."

It really is like this.

Wang Jianqiang sneered in his heart, while a look of difficulty appeared on his face, "But, I have been supplying you and Jiaojiao all these years, and my own hands are quite tied as well."

"Uncle Wang, you can't say it like that." Niu Shouren shook his head, "Those resources of yours were for Jiaojiao; Jiaojiao transferred some to me, that was her giving it to me, it doesn't count as you giving it to me."

"I have never actively asked for your help, but you must help with this favor."

A look of hesitation appeared on Wang Jianqiang's face, as if he had made up his mind, "Shouren, don't worry, since you've said so, your uncle will definitely help with this favor."

Having said this, he gritted his teeth hard.

"I still have two furnaces of pills in my room; if they are refined successfully, plus the savings I have on me, I should be able to buy a dozen or so Green Spirit Pills."

"You two go ahead, I will refine them for you as quickly as possible."

"How could that be?" Niu Shouren said hypocritically, "Uncle, you are already at such an advanced age; it is unbearable for Jiaojiao and me to let you go to such trouble for us."

"How about this, Jiaojiao and I will stay to help you out."

Help out?

Monitor is more like it, right?

Wang Jianqiang cursed inwardly, but his face did not show the slightest change.

"Shouren, you have a kind heart, but Uncle Wang can manage, there's no need."

"How can that be? It's necessary, it's necessary."

"Really, there's no need."

"No, you must listen to me."

"I really can manage it myself."

"How about this, Jiaojiao is meticulous and capable, let Jiaojiao stay behind to help you."

"This... very well."