Chapter 8: A Different Kind of Cloud Glow Pill

The next day,

Wang Jianqiang swallowed another Perfect Cloud Glow Pill, and his cultivation broke through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, just as expected.

The following day, he successively refined three more Perfect Cloud Glow Pills.

He did not continue to cultivate, but instead walked toward the Outer Affairs Hall carrying these three Perfect Cloud Glow Pills.

Outer Affairs Hall

When Dong Yue took the three Perfect Cloud Glow Pills handed over by Wang Jianqiang, although she had been mentally prepared, she still could not help but feel a shock in her heart.

At the same time, she felt increasingly regretful in her heart.

This Wang Jianqiang was truly an alchemy genius; he could actually succeed in refining Perfect Pills, which only existed in legends, one after another.

It was a pity that his alchemy level was too low to refine high-grade pills, and he was nearing the end of his lifespan, destined to be unable to reach Foundation Establishment, losing his value for cultivation.

Otherwise, he would certainly be valued by the sect.

"Cloud Glow Pills without pill poison, the medicinal effect far exceeds ordinary Cloud Glow Pills; each can be exchanged for 3,500 Spirit Stones, totaling 10,500 Spirit Stones for the three pills."

"After deducting the 8,000 Spirit Stones for the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription, there is a balance of 2,500 Spirit Stones."

After putting away the Perfect Cloud Glow Pills, Dong Yue looked at Wang Jianqiang, "Are there any other items you wish to purchase?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment, "May I ask Elder Dong, how is the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription sold?"

Dong Yue's heart trembled, and she stared fixedly at Wang Jianqiang, "Have you become a Second-tier Alchemist?"

Wang Jianqiang possessed a unique talent for refining pills without pill poison.

If he could refine the Foundation Establishment Pill, the Foundation Establishment Pill he refined would not only be completely free of pill poison, but its medicinal power would likely far exceed that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Pill.

In that case, he might not be without hope for Foundation Establishment.

Once he reached Foundation Establishment, he could extend his life by a hundred years and have sufficient time to continue advancing in his cultivation and alchemy.

If he could become a Second-Grade Advanced Alchemist before her own lifespan was exhausted...

Thinking of this, Dong Yue's nearly dead heart stirred once again.

Wang Jianqiang did not expect that his casual question would cause such a huge reaction from Elder Dong, and he shook his head awkwardly, "No."

He only felt that he was not far from the Qi Refining Tenth Layer and wanted to understand the market for the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription in advance to prepare.

Upon hearing this, the light in Dong Yue's eyes dimmed instantly.

That was true; he was only a cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage, how could he possibly become a Second-tier Alchemist?

She gave a bitter smile and sat back down on her chair, but ultimately answered Wang Jianqiang's question, "The selling price of the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription is one million Spirit Stones."

"However, the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription is of great significance and is a first-level controlled prescription; Outer Sect Disciples have no right to purchase it, even if you truly had one million Spirit Stones, you could not buy it."

Ah?

Wang Jianqiang was dumbfounded.

Outer Sect Disciples actually had no right to purchase the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription!

Then how was he supposed to reach Foundation Establishment?

Buy an ordinary Foundation Establishment Pill?

Not to mention that the difficulty for an Outer Sect Disciple to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill was extremely high, making it very hard to acquire.

Even if he could easily obtain one.

He knew very well how trashy his talent was.

Relying on an ordinary Foundation Establishment Pill, even if he didn't consider pill poison and popped Foundation Establishment Pills like candy, it would still be very difficult to succeed in Foundation Establishment.

Only a Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill was his hope for Foundation Establishment.

And to refine a Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill, he must first obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription.

Dong Yue's words were nothing short of a bolt from the blue for him.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang's expression turn ugly, Dong Yue's expression shifted, "You seem very eager to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded in a daze.

Seeing this, whether out of deep-seated unwillingness or a longing for a so-called miracle, Dong Yue spoke on impulse, "If you can become a Second-tier Alchemist, you may come to find me, and I will help you obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill Prescription."

Hearing Dong Yue's words, Wang Jianqiang was stunned, then revealed a look of surprise.

It was truly a case of "after the dark willows and bright flowers, another village appears."

"Many thanks, Elder Dong."

He bowed gratefully to Dong Yue.

He then exchanged all the Spirit Stones on his person for Spirit Medicine, and after that, he bid farewell to Dong Yue and left.

Dong Yue watched Wang Jianqiang's departing back, lost in thought for a moment.

"Greetings, Elder Dong."

A crisp and pleasant voice came.

Dong Yue came back to her senses; a young woman had arrived at the counter at some point.

She had exquisite features and skin as fair as snow.

A head of long, black hair draped over her shoulders, and a purple dress just covered her knees, revealing slender, fair calves.

Her chest was full, and although the scale was not as astonishing as Dong Yue's, it was still quite impressive.

This young woman was named Su Yutong, and she was one of the few Outer Sect Disciples, besides Wang Jianqiang, who had left a deep impression on her.

Su Yutong had entered the sect three years ago.

According to the rules of the Hehuan Sect, disciples who had entered the sect within five years were all considered New Students.

Although Su Yutong was a New Student, she had already reached the Qi Refining Eighth Layer after only three years of cultivation; the strength of her talent was evident.

Her stunning beauty combined with her powerful talent made her very famous in the Outer Sect, and she was listed by many busybodies as one of the three great beauties of the Outer Sect.

"Are you here to purchase or sell items?"

Dong Yue's voice was as cold and indifferent as ever.

Su Yutong seemed to have long since grown accustomed to Dong Yue's attitude, and she pursed her red lips, "This Disciple wishes to purchase some Cloud Glow Pills."

"What quality do you require?"

"Naturally, the higher the quality, the better."

Dong Yue nodded and took out the five Perfect Cloud Glow Pills she had obtained from Wang Jianqiang.

"These few are the highest quality Cloud Glow Pills currently in the Outer Affairs Hall, priced at... five thousand Spirit Stones each."

Upon hearing this price, Su Yutong was greatly shocked.

Although the Cloud Glow Pill had top-tier efficacy among First-tier Advanced Pills, its value was only between three to five hundred Spirit Stones, right?

Seeming to see through Su Yutong's thoughts, a flicker of profound meaning flashed in Dong Yue's eyes, "These Cloud Glow Pills are quite extraordinary; you will certainly not lose out by buying them."

Hearing this, Su Yutong did not agree in her heart.

Extraordinary?

No matter how extraordinary, they were still just Cloud Glow Pills; could one really be worth ten?

However, since Dong Yue had kindly recommended them, she could not well refuse to give the other party face.

"Give me one Perfect Cloud Glow Pill, and ten ordinary Cloud Glow Pills."

How rich was Dong Yue's experience? She saw through Su Yutong's little scheme at a glance.

She shook her head.

She could be certain that Su Yutong would definitely regret this decision after trying the Perfect Cloud Glow Pill.

However, she did not continue to explain.

She took out one Perfect Cloud Glow Pill, then took out ten ordinary quality Cloud Glow Pills, and handed them to Su Yutong.

After Su Yutong paid the Spirit Stones and left, just as she was preparing to put away the remaining four Perfect Cloud Glow Pills on the table, a beautiful woman suddenly rushed into the Outer Affairs Hall.

Her gaze swept across the counter, then immediately fixed intensely upon the four Perfect Cloud Glow Pills on the table.

"Elder Dong, are these four Cloud Glow Pills the pills sold by Senior Brother Wang?"

Dong Yue looked at the beautiful woman in front of the counter.

She had a very deep impression of this woman.

It was not because the other party had a great reputation or strong talent, but because ever since she bought a Perfect Green Spirit Pill some days ago, she had been like a madwoman, coming to the Outer Affairs Hall to lie in wait every single day.

During this period, every single Perfect Green Spirit Pill that Wang Jianqiang sold to the Outer Affairs Hall had been bought up by her without exception.

Looking at her urgent appearance, Dong Yue nodded, "Yes."

The woman was overjoyed upon hearing this, "May you sell them to this Disciple?"

"Naturally, you may," Dong Yue said coldly.

"This Disciple wants all four of these pills."