Chapter 579: Refining It Yourself

As Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan looked toward the two.

The conversation between the two did not stop.

Facing the undisguised, mocking gaze of the youth in brocade, the youth in the green shirt remained calm.

"Jiang Ling, whether I can turn the tables or not is none of your business."

"You only need to know that as long as I, Jiang Shan, am still the person in charge of this Qian Yu Trading Firm, I will not allow you to point fingers here."

Hearing the words of the youth in the green shirt, the youth in brocade sneered.

"Hmph, since that is the case, then let us wait and see."

"Hehe, in a year, when you fail to complete the mission and are kicked out of this Qian Yu Trading Firm in disgrace, I want to see if you can still be as smug as you are now."

After speaking, he waved his hand.

"Let's go."

After speaking, he walked toward the door.

The dozen or so figures behind him followed closely.

At this moment, Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan were standing at the entrance, inevitably coming face-to-face with Jiang Ling and the others.

After Jiang Ling noticed the two figures standing at the entrance, his gaze swept over Wang Jianqiang and then paused on Jiang Xuan.

His footsteps faltered, and he stopped.

The people behind him also stopped accordingly.

"Sister Xuan'er."

Jiang Ling looked at Jiang Xuan, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

Jiang Xuan's expression was cold, and she did not respond.

Jiang Ling smiled nonchalantly, "Didn't Sister Xuan'er go to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace to cultivate? How do you have the time to come back?"

As he spoke, he looked Jiang Xuan over carefully.

Seeing Jiang Xuan, who always presented herself in men's attire, actually wearing a long dress, he felt stunned and could not help but feel a sense of wonder.

Immediately after.

He sensed Jiang Xuan's cultivation level.

His expression shifted.

"Tsk tsk, Sister Xuan'er's cultivation has already reached the Second-tier Will Level? Not bad, as expected of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, it actually made your cultivation speed increase by so much."

"It's a pity, it seems you only have less than fifty years left for your bet with the family, right?"

"Wanting to break through to the Spirit Transformation Stage in such a short time is probably not very realistic."

"I advise you to cancel the bet with the family immediately and then obediently marry Brother Wuji; that way, you can at least save some face."

Hearing Jiang Ling's words, Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang, a flash of awkwardness crossing her face.

Then she turned her gaze to Jiang Ling, revealing an angry look, "Jiang Ling, my affairs are not for you to manage."

Jiang Ling shrugged, looked at Wang Jianqiang, and narrowed his eyes, "Kid, there are some people you cannot get close to. If you don't want to die, you had best stay away from her, otherwise..."

As he spoke, an undisguised killing intent rose from his body.

Wang Jianqiang raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "Who I get close to is something I can decide myself, so there is no need for you to trouble yourself, Daoist Friend."

"Hehe, you certainly have guts."

Jiang Ling smiled and shook his head.

The next moment.

A powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body.

It crashed over like a surging tide.

Wang Jianqiang was immediately struck hard, retreating several steps, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

Jiang Xuan's expression changed, and she hurriedly stepped forward to support Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, are you alright?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, pushed Jiang Xuan away, and stood straight.

He took a deep breath, and as his Pure Yang Power circulated, the injuries on his body healed in the blink of an eye.

"Oh?"

"Actually fine, interesting."

Jiang Ling looked at Wang Jianqiang, revealing a look of astonishment.

"Jiang Ling, you've gone too far!"

Jiang Xuan stepped forward, blocking Wang Jianqiang behind her, and glared at Jiang Ling.

The next moment.

A green-shirted figure suddenly blocked the path in front of Jiang Xuan.

"Scram!"

A cold voice erupted from Jiang Shan's mouth.

Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan only heard a normal shout, with nothing unusual at all.

But Jiang Ling, who was opposite them, had his expression change.

He let out a muffled groan.

He retreated several steps in succession.

The dozen or so figures behind him were even worse off, all spitting blood at once and retreating repeatedly.

A look of wariness flashed in Jiang Ling's eyes.

"Let's go!"

As soon as the words fell, he vanished instantly.

After he left, the dozen or so people who had followed him did not dare to linger.

They vanished one after another.

After Jiang Ling and the others left, Jiang Shan turned to look at Jiang Xuan.

The previously icy expression on his face melted like snow, revealing a gentle smile.

Seeing Jiang Xuan's stunning appearance in a long dress, his gaze flickered imperceptibly.

For a long time now.

Because of that marriage contract from back then, Jiang Xuan had been very resistant to being a woman.

Ever since then, she had always dressed as a man.

He had not seen Jiang Xuan look this stunning for a very long time.

Thinking of this, he looked at Wang Jianqiang with a thoughtful expression.

"Big Brother."

Seeing Jiang Shan looking over, a heartfelt smile appeared on Jiang Xuan's face.

Jiang Shan's gaze turned back to Jiang Xuan, and he nodded with a smile, "Xuan'er, you aren't cultivating properly in the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace; is there a reason you suddenly returned?"

Jiang Xuan nodded, "There is indeed an important matter, and I'm afraid I will need Big Brother's help with it."

"Oh?"

Jiang Shan raised an eyebrow.

He looked around, "This is not the place to talk; follow me."

After saying this.

He gave some instructions to his subordinates, then led the two of them upstairs.

Before long.

The three of them arrived in an elegant room.

Jiang Shan looked at Jiang Xuan and smiled, "Xuan'er, you can tell me what you need my help with now."

Jiang Xuan took a deep breath and said slowly, "I want a drop of Moon Spirit Essence."

Hearing Jiang Xuan's words, Jiang Shan was taken aback.

His brows slowly furrowed.

"Moon Spirit Essence?"

"Hasn't your bloodline already fully awakened? What use do you have for Moon Spirit Essence?"

Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang, "I am asking for it for Daoist Friend Wang."

Jiang Shan was stunned, a strange look flashing across his face.

Jiang Xuan could not possibly be unaware of how much the Jiang Family valued Moon Spirit Essence.

Even so, she had actually brought an outsider back to the family to ask for it?

And...

He had already felt that Jiang Xuan had changed quite a bit just now.

Not only was she interested in beauty, but her demeanor and words toward the young man beside her also seemed a bit too intimate.

Could these two be...

Thinking of this.

While he felt happy in his heart, he could not help but feel a wave of worry.

Because of that marriage contract, Xuan'er's personality had changed drastically, and she had always been very unhappy.

Now that he saw her returning to normal, he was naturally happy as her big brother.

But...

If Jiang Wuji were to find out about this.

It would likely cause a huge disaster.

Not only the young man beside Xuan'er, but I fear even Xuan'er herself would be punished by the family!

"Big Brother, I know the family values Moon Spirit Essence highly, but it is truly important for Daoist Friend Wang."

"You must help me."

Seeing the hesitation on Jiang Shan's face, Jiang Xuan's expression suddenly became somewhat anxious.

Seeing that Jiang Xuan was so concerned about this "Daoist Friend Wang," Jiang Shan became even more certain of his suspicions.

"Xuan'er, don't be anxious; I didn't say I wouldn't help you."

Jiang Shan shook his head with a bitter smile.

Jiang Xuan's eyes lit up, "Does that mean Big Brother is willing to help?"

Jiang Shan looked at Jiang Xuan gently, "Ever since that incident, you, girl, have seemed like a different person, treating everyone with indifference."

"Whatever happened, you bore it yourself and never asked anyone for help again."

"Since you've finally asked your big brother for a favor, how could I refuse?"

Hearing Jiang Shan's words, Jiang Xuan seemed to recall something unpleasant.

Her brow furrowed, and she fell silent.

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted as he thought of Jiang Ling, whom they had encountered when they first entered the Qian Yu Trading Firm.

According to what Jiang Ling said, Jiang Xuan seemed to have long since entered into a marriage contract with someone.

Jiang Xuan had once told him that for some reason, she had to break through to the Spirit Transformation Stage within fifty years.

Could it be related to this?

Just as Wang Jianqiang was lost in thought.

Jiang Shan looked toward him, "May I ask for the Daoist Friend's name?"

"Wang Jianqiang." Wang Jianqiang cupped his fists toward Jiang Shan.

Jiang Shan nodded, "To build oneself, to strive unceasingly; a good implication, a good name."

As he spoke, his tone shifted, "Daoist Friend, you must have heard earlier that Xuan'er has long since had a marriage contract set within the Jiang Family."

"Big Brother." Upon hearing Jiang Shan's words, Jiang Xuan's expression changed, and he was about to stop him from continuing.

Jiang Shan shook his head, "Xuan'er, it is merely a marriage contract, and furthermore, it was not your own wish; what are you worried about?"

"Could it be that you are worried Daoist Friend Wang will harbor resentment because of this?"

Jiang Xuan's expression faltered.

Wang Jianqiang smiled and squeezed Jiang Xuan's palm, "Xuan'er, you don't need to worry; I am not a person who lacks reason."

Jiang Xuan looked at his own palm held within Wang Jianqiang's.

Being treated so intimately in front of his big brother, he could not help but feel a wave of shyness.

Not daring to look at Wang Jianqiang, he nodded lightly.

Jiang Shan looked at the pair of hands held tightly together.

He sighed with a hint of jealousy, "A daughter grown is hard to keep; my words as an older brother are not as effective as someone else's."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan's face turned even redder, "Big Brother, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Jiang Shan smiled.

He looked at Wang Jianqiang and said solemnly, "For certain reasons, Xuan'er was forced to enter into a marriage contract with someone in the clan."

"That person is named Jiang Wuji."

"This Jiang Wuji has extremely high talent and is the number one person of our generation; whether in strength or family status, he is above me."

"Moreover, this person's personality is extremely overbearing; once he knows of your relationship with Xuan'er, he will inevitably stir up trouble."

"It is very risky for you to enter the Jiang Family with us."

"Originally, letting you stay at the Qian Yu Trading Firm while Xuan'er and I returned to the Jiang Family to obtain the Moon Spirit Essence would have been the best choice."

"But you and Xuan'er arrived at a very unfortunate time and were seen by Jiang Ling."

"That Jiang Ling is close with Jiang Wuji and must have already set his sights on you; if you were to remain alone in this Tianyue City, he would certainly not let you go."

"Therefore, you have no choice but to return to the Jiang Family with Xuan'er and me."

"However, after entering the Jiang Family, you must remember to keep your distance from Xuan'er and not let anyone see anything unusual."

"Within the Jiang Family, although some people stand on Xuan'er's side, the vast majority support the marriage between Xuan'er and Jiang Wuji."

"Once these people notice the relationship between you and Xuan'er, things will become very troublesome."

Wang Jianqiang nodded, then his expression stirred, "But, didn't that Jiang Ling already see the scene of me and Xuan'er together?"

Jiang Shan shook his head, "Just standing together doesn't prove anything; Jiang Wuji has an overbearing and unreasonable personality and might target you."

"But those old fogies in the Jiang Family have no reason to target you."

"After all, although Xuan'er has a marriage contract, one cannot forbid her from making normal friends, right?"

Wang Jianqiang realized this in his heart and nodded.

It seems the internal competition within this Jiang Family is also very intense.

Not long after.

The three stopped talking.

Jiang Shan crushed a piece of Teleportation Jade.

Space twisted, and a teleportation portal appeared before the three of them.

Jiang Shan walked in first.

"Daoist Friend Wang, let us go in as well."

Jiang Xuan looked at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang nodded.

The two stepped into the teleportation portal together.

……

Amidst a wave of spatial pulling.

Wang Jianqiang's vision blurred.

A moment later.

When his vision cleared, he discovered he had already appeared in an unfamiliar environment.

The Spiritual Power here was extremely abundant.

The dense Spirit Qi had even vaporized into clusters of brilliant clouds, floating all around.

It was like a fairyland on earth.

Besides this.

This space also faintly brought him a sense of antiquity.

Its environment was actually somewhat close to those Ancient Ruins!

He looked around.

He discovered that he was currently standing on a wide Square.

People coming and going were endless.

Their strength was generally above the Golden Core Stage, and at a glance, there was no lack of Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

"This is the Jiang Family."

Jiang Shan looked at Wang Jianqiang, his voice transmitting into Wang Jianqiang's mind, "Remember the previous warnings."

Wang Jianqiang nodded calmly.

Jiang Shan shifted his gaze and looked at Jiang Xuan, "Xuan'er, you have been away from the family for quite some time; go back and reunite with your Third Uncle and the others first."

"As for the matter of the Moon Spirit Essence, I need to go to the Elder Pavilion to apply for it."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan said with some worry, "Should be no problem, right?"

Jiang Shan smiled and shook his head, "Rest assured, although the Moon Spirit Essence is precious, I have made many contributions to the family over these years; applying for just one drop should not be a problem."

"At most three days, the result of the application will come down."

Jiang Xuan nodded.

A flash of light also flickered in Wang Jianqiang's eyes.

Afterwards, Jiang Shan left.

Wang Jianqiang followed Jiang Xuan, walking in one direction.

Along the way.

Everyone they encountered, upon seeing Jiang Xuan, revealed looks of amazement and surprise.

Wang Jianqiang paid a little attention.

He clearly heard the discussions of the people around them.

It was nothing more than surprise at Jiang Xuan's change.

Not long after.

Led by Jiang Xuan, the two arrived in a small courtyard.

"Xuan'er."

After the two walked into the small courtyard.

A beautiful woman walked out quickly to greet them.

The beautiful woman had a graceful figure and a very beautiful appearance, with her brows somewhat similar to Jiang Xuan's.

"Mother."

When the beautiful woman arrived before her, Jiang Xuan called out softly.

The woman looked at Jiang Xuan's attire, and her eyes lit up.

Ever since that marriage contract was set, Xuan'er had been unhappy.

She had even stopped dressing in women's clothing.

Now she...

seemed to have changed.

In her daily life, although she appeared as usual.

There was always a hint of sorrow between her brows.

And now.

This sorrow seemed to have dissipated quite a bit.

Thinking of this.

A deep smile could not help but bloom on her face.

She turned her head to look at Wang Jianqiang standing beside Jiang Xuan, and out of instinct, she keenly thought of something.

Her gaze flickered.

She said calmly, "Xuan'er, who is this?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan did not wait for Wang Jianqiang to respond, and replied first, "He is also a Dahuang Immortal Palace Student, and is my friend."

The woman smiled, "So it is Xuan'er's friend."

Wang Jianqiang bowed to the woman, "Greetings, Auntie, this junior is Wang Jianqiang."

"Jianqiang? It has a good meaning, a good name."

The woman nodded and smiled, "Since you are Xuan'er's friend, then you are not an outsider; please come in."

After speaking, she made a gesture of invitation to Wang Jianqiang and walked into the house.

"Daoist Friend Wang, let's go inside."

Jiang Xuan nodded to Wang Jianqiang and followed the woman into the house.

Wang Jianqiang followed behind Jiang Xuan.

After he walked into the house, he saw a middle-aged man facing him.

The man's face was exceptionally handsome, but there was a sense of vicissitudes between his brows.

Among his black hair, a large amount of white hair was mixed in.

"Father."

Seeing this man, Jiang Xuan called out.

The man looked Jiang Xuan over.

Upon seeing her attire of a long dress, a smile tugged at his usually stern face.

"Good, since you have returned, stay for a few more days before leaving."

Jiang Xuan nodded.

Just at this moment, the man's gaze fell on Wang Jianqiang again, "And this young friend is?"

"This is Xuan'er's friend, and also a student of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace," the beautiful woman smiled and said from the side.

Wang Jianqiang bowed to the man, "This junior is Wang Jianqiang, greetings, Uncle."

The man did not suspect anything, and nodded.

After speaking a few words with Wang Jianqiang, he turned and returned to the room.

Recalling the slightly pale complexion, the intermittent coughing, and the laborious gait the other party displayed when speaking with him.

His heart could not help but stir.

Not long after.

After Jiang Xuan's mother arranged a room for Wang Jianqiang, she also left.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Jiang Xuan, and after a moment of hesitation, said, "Xuan'er, your father's health...?"

Upon hearing this, a flash of sadness crossed Jiang Xuan's face, and she sighed.

"My father was originally the most talented person of his generation, but during an outing, he was surrounded and attacked by a group of mysterious powerhouses."

"Although he luckily escaped, his foundation was damaged."

"Over these many years, not only has there been no improvement, but the injury has become increasingly severe; nowadays, his constitution is not even as good as an ordinary person's."

Foundation injury?

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

He had indeed helped people treat foundation injuries several times.

People like Dong Yue, Tu Shan Youyou, and Qingcheng had all suffered foundation damage before.

It was just that.

The higher the cultivation level, the more troublesome it is to treat after the foundation is damaged.

When Dong Yue, Tu Shan Youyou, and Qingcheng had their foundations damaged, their cultivation levels were relatively low, after all.

As for Jiang Xuan's father, although he was like a sickly mortal because his foundation damage was too severe to utilize his cultivation.

He was, after all, a Cultivator at the Integration Stage Perfection level.

To treat him.

At least a Sixth-tier Pill would be required for it to be possible.

Thinking of this, he looked at Jiang Xuan, "In such a large Jiang Family, is it impossible to find even one Sixth-tier Pill for treating foundation injuries?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan shook her head, "Pills for treating foundation injuries have extremely high requirements for purity."

"To treat my father's injury, at least a Sixth-tier Intermediate level pill is needed."

"And a Sixth-tier Intermediate level pill for treating foundation injuries cannot be refined even by a Sixth-tier Advanced Alchemist."

"Only a Seventh-Rank Alchemist can refine it."

"Seventh-Rank, Alchemists of this level are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns; each one holds a prestigious status. Although my Jiang Family is not considered weak, we are still unable to influence an Alchemist of this level."

"The Jiang Family has not been without effort; we have also sought out a few."

"But all were refused."

Wang Jianqiang was stunned upon hearing this, "So, pills for treating foundation injuries are that difficult to refine?"

Although he was an Alchemist.

He had not come into contact with many other Alchemists.

Even though he had refined pills for treating foundations himself, he had not felt the slightest difficulty.

He really did not know that refining this type of pill would be so difficult for ordinary people.

Noticing the look of surprise on Wang Jianqiang's face, Jiang Xuan was speechless for a moment, "Do you think everyone is as monstrous as you?"

"Since you can even refine Perfect Pills, naturally you wouldn't feel the difficulty."

"If you were a Sixth-tier Alchemist, you would certainly be able to refine it, but unfortunately..."

Speaking to this point, Jiang Xuan shook her head helplessly.

Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred upon hearing this.

He currently had plenty of Cultivation Points, and becoming a Sixth-tier Alchemist would only take a single thought.

It was just that.

If he became a Sixth-tier Alchemist, in the future, if he wanted to continue obtaining Cultivation Points through Alchemy, he would have to refine at least Sixth-tier Pills.

The difficulty of obtaining Cultivation Points would increase significantly.

However.

Because of his deliberate suppression.

His cultivation in the Artifact Dao was still only Second Tier High Grade.

After raising his Alchemy to the Sixth-tier, he would still be able to rely on the Artifact Dao to quickly accumulate Cultivation Points.

The only difficulty was the Sixth-tier Pill Recipe.

He did not have a Sixth-tier Pill Recipe for recovering from foundation injuries.

Thinking of this.

He looked at Jiang Xuan, "Does the Jiang Family have a Sixth-tier Pill Recipe for recovering from foundation injuries?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan was stunned, "After my father was injured, my eldest uncle once sent people to purchase such pill recipes on a large scale, and we did manage to buy one."

"It's just that later, we never found anyone capable of refining it."

"So many years have passed, I don't know if it's still in the Jiang Family."

Speaking to this point, her voice paused.

"Why do you ask about a Sixth-tier Pill Recipe? Could it be that you have a way to refine it?"

As she spoke, a look of intense anticipation suddenly welled up in her eyes.

As a Pill Dao Prodigy, Wang Jianqiang might truly know those Pill Dao big shots.

With his special talent in the Pill Dao.

Perhaps there really was a chance to have those Pill Dao big shots open a furnace to refine pills.

Facing Jiang Xuan's gaze, which was full of anticipation.

Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile.

It really is possible!

Seeing this, the anticipation on Jiang Xuan's face instantly turned into excitement.

She did not have the slightest doubt regarding Wang Jianqiang's words.

Because in her interactions with Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang had always done what he said he would.

He never spoke falsely.

Immediately after.

She could not help but ask out of curiosity.

"Do you know a master of the Dao of Alchemy within the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "I do not."

Jiang Xuan was stunned, "Then who do you intend to have refine the pill for my father? Could it be that you know an expert in the Dao of Alchemy outside of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace?"

"As far as I know, you seem to be from the Tianhuo Domain; other than the Immortal Palace, you wouldn't have had the opportunity to come into contact with an Alchemist of that level, right?"

"Could it be..."

"Is there an expert in the Dao of Alchemy hidden within the Tianhuo Domain?"

The more Jiang Xuan thought about it, the more possible it seemed.

Otherwise, from whom did Wang Jianqiang learn this astonishing cultivation in the Dao of Alchemy?

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "What are you thinking? The Tianhuo Domain is so barren, which expert would look favorably upon it?"

Jiang Xuan was dumbfounded, "Then how will you refine the pill for my father?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled calmly.

"Naturally, by refining it myself."