Chapter 600: Discussion and Recommendation

As Yan Buji's reputation in Long Qi Cheng grew deeper and broader, the number of people who knew him also increased.

Fellow Daoist Yan, do you have any new pills?

I do have something new, but I'm afraid you won't accept it," Yan Buji said with a smile.

The shop owner stood at the doorway, puzzled: 'How could you not accept it? No matter what, it's surely made by a Fivefold Transformation Alchemist.'

Although this pill has achieved Fivefold Transformation, it merely lacks any special ability.

Oh? What pill? Your saying that makes me curious.

This pill is very tasty.

Huh?

It's just tasty, that's all.

Then what?

That's it.

The shop owner took a deep breath: 'So you've been researching Grain-Avoiding Pills these days?'

This isn't a Grain-Avoiding Pill; it just feels tasty when eaten, and it doesn't stave off hunger," Yan Buji explained.

Well... well... wait, let me process this." The shop owner couldn't wrap his head around it for a moment, never expecting someone to refine a tasty pill.

Aside from being tasty, it has no other use and doesn't stave off hunger.

The shop owner stared at Yan Buji strangely: 'Why are you refining this kind of pill?'

Just trying a new formula; I ended up making it by accident, with little effect but consuming a lot of spiritual materials," Yan Buji sighed helplessly.

I see, I was saying you're idle and messing with this pill; you'd be better off studying culinary arts with those who make spiritual food.

Hahaha, then I'll be off.

Take care.

Yan Buji walked along the road, thinking it over carefully.

That tasty pill was developed from his research on the Six-turn Celestial Pill, using some spiritual materials he found in the West Sand River Basin, most of them taken from the Wine Pool and Meat Forest.

He originally intended to refine a pill that could quickly stimulate the body's potential and enhance physical vitality, but after much effort he ended up with just a tasty pill.

It can't really be called a failure; who knows if this kind of pill might be useful?

Could it be useful?

Yan Buji also doubts it, after all, who would like eating a pill that's just tasty and has no other function?

Walking along the road, Yan Buji continued to do good deeds within his ability; although some cultivators around him didn't like him, they wouldn't openly cause him trouble.

Given my current connections, no one would come looking for trouble for no reason.

Just then, Yan Buji suddenly saw several people approaching, with Zhang Xu leading them.

Fellow Daoist Yan, Fellow Daoist Yan!

Fellow Daoist Zhang, what's up?

How about finding a place to chat? I have something I'd like to discuss with you.

Yan Buji nodded, seeing that Zhang Xu had somehow met a group of people and brought them along, and immediately followed them to a restaurant.

Soon, the group took their seats in a private room.

Yan Buji looked at Zhang Xu and asked, 'Fellow Daoist Zhang, your network is wide; who are these few?'

Zhang Xu gave an embarrassed laugh: 'To be frank with you, they're all Alchemists.'

Alchemists?" Yan Buji looked at them, clasped his hands, and said, 'I am Yan Buji; I have met several fellow practitioners.'

It's easy to say; Fellow Daoist Yan, your heart is benevolent, your fame in Long Qi Cheng is rising, and we have heard much about you on this visit, so we came specially to seek your advice.

I dare not accept such instruction; what business do you have?

Zhang Xu said: 'Let me explain; this time, many disciples at the Paolong Sacred Land have suffered qi deviation and demonic invasion. Although you, Fellow Daoist Yan, have refined many Hundred Tribulations Crossing Demon Pills, it's merely a drop in the bucket.'

Huh?" Yan Buji looked puzzled: "Does that mean the Paolong Sacred Land is now inviting Alchemists over to try to resolve this?"

Of course not." Zhang Xu shook his head: "If the Paolong Sacred Land wanted to find something to suppress qi deviation, it wouldn't be hard; thus these fellow Daoists have come actually to sell the spiritual pills they possess."

Yan Buji suddenly understood: 'So you're looking for me for this reason?'

Indeed." One of them laughed: 'Sorry for the rudeness; let me introduce myself—I am Liu Qin, Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall of the Outer Gate of the Feiyun Sect. I've come to see Fellow Daoist Yan to discuss Alchemy techniques, and also to inquire whether anyone has recently sought to purchase pills from you.'

There are, but it's not convenient to disclose.

Fellow Daoist Yan, don't misunderstand; we're not trying to pry into their identities, but if we could get a recommendation, we would naturally be grateful to you.

Yan Buji grasped their meaning, assuming he was acquainted with those city merchants who could speak up, so he thought he could facilitate cooperation through them.

Yan Buji thought: 'That's not impossible; if you have good pills in hand, I can naturally make a referral. Of course, since you're all Alchemists, why not first discuss how?'

The few exchanged glances and nodded.

I still have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave." Zhang Xu rose and tactfully departed.

Immediately, Yan Buji began chatting with these few.

These few Alchemists' techniques aren't bad, but hearing some of Yan Buji's methods, which are quite formidable, they couldn't help but exclaim:

Fellow Daoist, your Alchemy technique... has quite an ancient aura; may I ask whose lineage you follow?

At first I figured it out on my own, but later I visited the Medicine King's Inheritance Land and fortunately obtained a direct transmission," Yan Buji said with a smile.

Fellow Daoist, you're truly extraordinary!" The few exclaimed in shock: "Although the Alchemy technique from the Medicine King's Inheritance is ancient, it's still quite formidable compared to that of some major powers today. Since you obtained it from the Medicine King's Inheritance, you must be far superior to us."

I wonder if Fellow Daoist has already attempted to refine a Six-turn Celestial Pill?

Their eyes lit up; after all, as local cultivators they couldn't possibly have never visited the Medicine King's Inheritance, but their Alchemy technique is only around Fivefold Transformation, which is inferior to Yan Buji's.

Thus, hearing that Yan Buji had obtained a copy of the Medicine King's Inheritance naturally earned respect; especially after learning through exchange that his Alchemy technique is insightful, not bound by ancient or modern methods, it's clear he already has the qualifications to aim for Six-turn Alchemist.

Yan Buji shook his head: 'It's difficult; I'm only at late Golden Core now, and to aim for Six-turn Alchemist I'd likely need to advance to Nascent Soul first.'

Alas, there's nothing to be done; the Six-turn Celestial Pill already involves changes in Dao Mark principles, beyond what ordinary people can fathom.

However, fellow Daoist, since your cultivation has also reached this point, I suppose within a hundred years, advancing to Nascent Soul won't be difficult.

Haha, then thank you, fellow Daoists, for your kind words.

As they chatted, Yan Buji also brought up some issues concerning pill formulas.

Naturally, Yan Buji exchanged his own pill formulas for some useful ones with them, and finally agreed to take them to meet those shop owners; thus the matter was considered settled.