[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers":3,"chapter-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mountains and Rivers of the Imperial Granary",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231431,4184,"Chapter 15: Booming","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>The Divine Qi Pill is boycotted, that’s not just a matter of losing a Divine Qi Pill, it’s not just a matter of changing to another pill to refine...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will lead to the collapse of the price of Cold Crystal Grass, and the carload of medicinal herbs bought yesterday at a price higher than gold will fall to be no better than dog-tail grass in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what about the Cold Crystal Grass planted on half the mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang felt cold all over, and just by deducing it casually, he felt cold hands and feet, dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a fastest way to solve the rumors, which is to let the Pill Department \"refute the rumors\" to prove that the Divine Qi Pill’s pill poison is not heavy, and that’s it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang reacted very quickly and quickly turned back to the Pill Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou was in the middle of the seventh-grade pill refining assessment. Seeing Liu Qingcang rushing back, Chen Zhangsi frowned and blocked: \"Sect Leader Liu, please don't affect the pill refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am looking for Chen Zhangsi.\" Liu Qingcang said busily: \"Our Divine Qi Pill was permitted by the Pill Department before it started selling. Now it is maliciously slandered, saying that the pill poison is too heavy. Chen Zhangsi must distinguish it for us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, he touched a piece of jade and quietly stuffed it into Chen Zhangsi’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhangsi’s expression twitched, and he glanced at Lu Xingzhou who was refining pills on the side. There was a little Daoist sitting on the side resting her chin, staring here with blinking eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You stuffed things to me in front of others! Won't the child go out and talk nonsense? Children will talk nonsense even more, okay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhangsi was so angry that he threw the jade directly: \"Sect Leader Liu, it is true that the Pill Department permitted the Divine Qi Pill. If anyone asks the Pill Department, we will also answer truthfully. Although the Divine Qi Pill’s pill poison is higher than ordinary pills, it has not exceeded the permission scale. Sect Leader Liu does not need to explain it additionally, please return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang was anxious. What’s the use of truthfully answering that it didn't exceed the standard? Now people don't care about the standard problem! Everyone is just in this big environment of purifying pill poison, naturally and naturally don't want to use pills with heavier pill poison!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhangsi’s expression straightened: \"Why, Sect Leader Liu intends to let the Pill Department lie for you and cover up the facts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang couldn't speak. Glancing at Lu Xingzhou and his disciple who were seemingly serious about refining pills but actually watching the fun, the fat Daoist’s mouth was grinning to the ear, and he was even more angry in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn't I feel this little fat girl so annoying before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it is not mentioned that Lu Xingzhou is here to make it impossible to go through the back door. Just say that if there was no Lu Xingzhou intervening just now, letting Bai Chi pass the certification smoothly, it could be considered half a teacher-student fate with Chen Zhangsi, and there would still be a chance to ask him to help with this favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he fail to make friends, but he also offended him. Now even if he stuffed money, it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What to do now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Qingcang almost felt that Bai Chi was sent by an enemy to harm him. From the beginning of refining the Divine Qi Pill until today’s seventh-grade certification process, he was digging holes for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he also knew rationally that it had nothing to do with Bai Chi. This guy, except for being eager for success in refining alchemy, which led to heavy toxicity, was not intentional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn't be a coincidence... At least the fact that someone suddenly searched for Cold Crystal Grass in Xiazhou a few days ago was a malicious act with preparation. The person who dug the hole was someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang trembled and turned to look at Lu Xingzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, only Lu Xingzhou would specially design for this. This is his revenge, revenge for the assassination that day, and the Danxia Sect’s recent slander of his alchemy level...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the Shen Clan Trading Firm started dealing with the purification of elixir toxins, this interlocking trap had begun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang is a martial artist who fought his way up. This is the first time he has seen such a way of sect fighting. It seems that the martial power of the entire Danxia Sect has completely lost its meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is really regretful now. This Lu Xingzhou is not only a talent who can plan, but even his alchemy profession is stronger than Bai Chi! Why did he feel that Bai Chi was definitely better than Lu Xingzhou because of his famous background, and changed people without hesitation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he regrets more is that he shouldn't have had murderous intent because he was pitted by him for spirit stones. If he hadn't sent an assassin, Lu Xingzhou would have estimated that he would be too lazy to ignore his small sect after earning money. But fortunately, the assassin never reported back, and Lu Xingzhou should not know about this, so there is still room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang quickly changed into a smile and said to Lu Xingzhou: \"Xingzhou... the previous things, I’m afraid there is a bit of misunderstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou looked at the alchemy fire and smiled: \"Indeed, Sect Leader Liu misunderstood that I like Liu Yan'er. She also has flowers on her body... Hmm, normal people don't look down on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, I don't mean this misunderstanding.\" Liu Qingcang was so angry that his teeth itched, but he still had to pretend to be hearty and smile: \"Xingzhou, why didn't you say you had such a strong alchemy level earlier? If you had said it earlier, we would have let you be the master of the Alchemy Hall, how could we be deceived by Bai Chi’s background? Ahem, now that I know, Xingzhou might as well come back, triple the salary, and be established as a hall master, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou’s gaze finally moved away from the alchemy fire, and he smiled slightly: \"So this is the second misunderstanding... Sect Leader Liu, Lu’s choice to stay on Danxia Mountain for half a year has another reason, really not to look for a job to get a promotion and a salary increase. What hall master, to me, is not as good as looking at white hair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang had to say: \"Since Xingzhou is open-minded, then this matter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou interrupted: \"Sect Leader Liu, do you think I look like a fool?\" Lu Xingzhou sighed, pointing: \"Come to think of it, as long as you don't continue to seek death, it is very difficult for me to continue to do any operations... Although Danxia Mountain is small, it is quite good to live a small life. Please return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the assassination was known to Lu Xingzhou, there was no possibility of turning around. Liu Qingcang didn't say anything, and his face was iron-blue and flicked his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gang Leader Liu, do you think I look like an idiot?\" Lu Xingzhou sighed, implying something: \"That said, as long as you don't continue to court death, it's hard for me to continue any operations... Although Danxia Mountain is small, it's quite nice to live a simple life. Please return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou praised his disciple: \"Anu really has a bearing, and even blessed Sect Leader Liu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang had a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat, and accelerated his pace to leave quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he was afraid of killing people on the spot in the Pill Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking out of the door, he saw Liu Yan'er and Bai Chi fighting there. Liu Yan'er was crying and grabbing Bai Chi’s face: \"What’s going on with the disease on your body, do I have it! You bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Chi dodged left and right: \"This disease can be cured, can be cured! I am an alchemist...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang was really angry at this moment, and kicked over angrily: \"You still have the leisure to fight! Have you thought of a solution!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan'er cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Chi wiped his sweat and said: \"I thought about it, as long as we can launch better pills, we can immediately reverse the wind direction. Sect Leader, don't worry, I will launch the Breaking Through Pill for use immediately. This thing is rare on the market...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yan'er sobbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Chi’s face was pale. As an alchemist from a famous family, this guy actually had no way to deal with this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the unique alchemy recipe of the Burning Incense Tower is not allowed to be taken out and refined for others at will. He is only allowed to use the Divine Qi Pill. And his ability to formulate his own alchemy recipe has been proven to be very average just now. What is the use of refining some ninth-grade alchemy recipes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to replace the Divine Qi Pill, you can only refine those popular pills, and his level is indeed quite good. But in this situation, can refining popular pills break the game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang held back his anger for a long time, and finally said bitterly: \"You go back first, dig up those Cold Crystal Grass, replant others, and change to refining regular Qi-Benefiting Pills! Also, let those apprentices refine pills for twice as long!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bulk of the pill sales of the entire sect is the low-level pills refined by apprentices in large quantities. No matter how many pits are pitted by the Divine Qi Pill event, it can still be squeezed back from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingcang held back his anger for a long time before finally saying bitterly: \"You all go back first, dig up those Cold Lustrous Grasses, replant them with something else, and switch to refining standard Qi-Boosting Pills! Also, double the alchemy practice time for those apprentices!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Chen Zhangsi ate the melon completely, looking sideways at Lu Xingzhou for a long time: \"Are you saying that Liu Qingcang drove you away and chose Bai Chi, so there is a grudge?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhangsi looked at the top-grade Jade Returning Pill jumping on the alchemy furnace, his old face twitched, and he let out an incredible sigh: \"Is this Liu Qingcang blind? You are more than ten times better than Bai Chi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou smiled faintly: \"In fact, it is not his problem... Zhangsi, who in the whole world does not value famous families, who does not cherish status? People are like this. I am a lame man who has no father or mother and only inherited from a dilapidated Daoist temple. Who has really valued it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhangsi was silent for a long time, handed over a seventh-grade alchemist certification card: \"You are still young, and such attainments are one in ten thousand, and talents are hard to come by. Since you are an alchemist from Xiazhou, as long as the old man is here for one day, you will not be covered in dust. If I recommend you to study in the county, would you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou’s heart stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he has a very high-level alchemist inheritance... not the broken things of the old Daoist at the beginning, but from Yuan Muyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation has been difficult to progress due to his physique and broken leg. Being able to break through to the seventh-grade Daoist cultivator at this age is already the result of his very genius and hard work. It is too difficult to go further. But the mastery of various skills is far beyond cultivation, because what Yuan Muyu learned is extremely high-level, eight years of guidance, and endless use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a sense, Yuan Muyu is his master, although they have never called each other master and disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strictly speaking, Yuan Muyu did not teach him the fundamental cultivation method, and it is not completely considered a master-disciple relationship. His fundamental method is the spoils of war looted by the Yama Hall, which belongs to evil cultivation, and the grade is considered quite high, but it is not a top-level inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, learning has no end, knowledge is not finished in eight years, and now that he has left Yuan Muyu, Lu Xingzhou does need to find other learning opportunities. In addition to better alchemy, it is best to get the creation of top-level cultivation methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just not now... And the level of the county may not be enough for his needs, which is useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lu Xingzhou was still very moved by Chen Zhangsi’s kindness, accepted the certification card, and bowed sincerely: \"Thank you, Zhangsi, Lu is unable to get away now... If there is a chance in the future, I hope Zhangsi will not dislike my stupidity and give more guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>But Lu Xingzhou was still very grateful for the good intentions of Commandant Chen. He accepted the certification badge and bowed sincerely: \"Many thanks, Commandant. Lu Mou cannot get away right now... If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope the Commandant will not find me dull and will offer more guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2256,"2026-06-18T01:46:09.112Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a992098b87a970b2a72307758cb8978c34cceff69d28c1f67c6ca314ff06e376","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-16","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-14",325,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmountains-and-rivers-of-the-imperial-granary-cover.jpg"]