Within the room, Xiao Yan carefully observed Lin Yan’s face, nodding slightly when he noticed that the red glow in his eyes had dimmed significantly compared to before. “It seems that under the internal consumption of Ice Spirit Pill and the external application of Bone-Washing Cold Spirit Liquid, there is indeed a rather significant effect on the fire poison,” he said softly.
“Indeed, it’s very effective. Every time I practice in water laced with Bone-Washing Cold Spirit Liquid, the water turns as red as blood, and I can also feel the fire poison in my body rapidly fading,” Lin Yan’s face was filled with excitement. This problem that had plagued him for so long was finally being completely resolved, which was undoubtedly great news for him.
“Continuing with this medicine for another month, I believe the fire poison in your body will be completely eradicated,” Xiao Yan smiled, taking out a bottle of Ice Spirit Pill and Bone-Washing Cold Spirit Liquid from his storage ring. These medicines were refined during his seclusion, so he didn’t need to go through the trouble of refining them again.
Snatching the two bottles of medicine from Xiao Yan’s hand in a flash, Lin Yan grinned, tossing something towards Xiao Yan—a faint green shadow. Catching the green shadow deftly, Xiao Yan felt a gentle coolness, like a fine piece of cool jade. Glancing at it, he was somewhat surprised to find that the faint green shadow was actually the “Greenwood Immortal Vine.”
“You’re giving this to me?” Clutching the Greenwood Immortal Vine tightly, Xiao Yan looked up and smiled at Lin Yan. “Aren’t you afraid that the medicine I gave you won’t completely cure you?”
“You’re not alone; such a big Pan Gate is here. Where could you run to? Besides, after personal experience, I know how effective this thing is better than you, the one who refined it,” Lin Yan rolled his eyes, retorting.
“Ha ha, thank you then.” Bowing to Lin Yan, Xiao Yan carefully stored the hard-earned “Greenwood Immortal Vine” into his storage ring, feeling a great relief. With this, the materials needed for the Earth Spirit Pill would only be the last two, though these final two were also extremely difficult to obtain…
“Well, now that I have the item, I should be going.” Waving to Xiao Yan, Lin Yan turned and walked towards the door, turning back to smile at Xiao Yan. “Though we have a transaction, I, Lin Yan, owe you a favor. Don’t tell me that this Greenwood Vine has already offset the debt; my life is much more valuable than some old tree vine.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan could only nod with a wry smile.
“If Liu Qing comes looking for trouble, send someone to inform me. I haven’t had a match with that guy in a while, and I wonder how much more ferocious and domineering his Mountain-Splitting Spear has become since then.” Finishing his words, Lin Yan walked out the door, the sound of his footsteps gradually fading away.
“Though he has a fiery temper, he’s still someone worth befriending,” Xiao Yan chuckled, shaking his head, standing up, stretching, and slowly walking out of the room.
“Xiao Yan, how much ‘Fire Energy’ do you have left on your Fire Crystal Card?” In the hall, Xuner toyed with three green Fire Crystal Cards, gazing at the numbers and shaking her head with a wry smile, looking up at Xiao Yan who had just come down the stairs.
“Uh, I think there are only about thirty left…not even enough for ten days of cultivation on the fourth floor,” Xiao Yan replied helplessly.
“What’s wrong? Do you need Fire Energy?” Seeing her expression, Xiao Yan asked in surprise.
“Not us, but the Pan Gate needs it…” Hu Jia chimed in, “You know, the Pan Gate offers some rewards in the form of Fire Energy. Since the Pan Gate is just starting, the required reward Fire Energy naturally comes out of our pockets. Xuner’s is almost used up, and she hasn’t entered the Skyfire Pavilion for cultivation in days…I spent a lot of mine on a Dou Technique, and Wu Hao—this guy almost lost everything in the arena.”
Blushing at Hu Jia’s words, Wu Hao dryly chuckled, “I wasn’t used to it before, but recently my win rate has been improving. Soon, I’ll be able to earn back the losses.”
“By the time you earn it back, the Pan Gate might lose its credibility due to the inability to provide internal rewards, and once the credibility is gone, those new members who joined for the Fire Energy might leave immediately,” Hu Jia snapped, glaring at him.
Hearing Hu Jia’s words, Xiao Yan felt a pang of guilt. He had been merrily cultivating, while Xuner and the others hadn’t entered the tower for days…
“Xiao Yan, don’t worry. You are the face of the Pan Gate, and that face needs your strength to support it. Without your deterrent, no matter what measures we take, the Pan Gate will struggle to rise,” Xuner said softly, smiling.
Xiao Yan sighed, pondering for a moment. “Now, the Fire Energy we gained from the hunt is almost depleted. We should think about how to earn more Fire Energy…Do you know how to get Fire Energy in the Inner Academy?”
“The least efficient way is to take on low-level tasks like cleaning and maintaining the Skyfire Pavilion, but it’s slow and tiring. Most people wait for the monthly distribution of Fire Energy, but some stronger students choose to enter the arena to win Fire Energy through their performance. This is faster but unstable, as they might encounter an even stronger opponent, losing not only the chance to gain Fire Energy but also a lot of it,” Xuner mused, brushing her hair away from her forehead.
“Some also venture into the deep mountains to hunt magic beasts or search for various herbs. Beyond the Inner Academy lies a vast mountain range, and there are many hidden treasure houses left by senior cultivators. If one is lucky, it’s a windfall. The high-level Dou Techniques and manuals left by predecessors are highly sought after in the Inner Academy and fetch a high price,” Xuner continued, crossing her fingers.
Xiao Yan nodded silently, murmuring, “In the Inner Academy, are there people who buy pills with Fire Energy?”
“Of course. Pills are as rare and valuable as Dou Techniques and manuals,” Xuner nodded, her eyes lingering on Xiao Yan, her eyes twinkling with a hint of amusement. “Are you planning to sell pills, Xiao Yan?”
“This is my forte, so I can’t abandon it,” Xiao Yan smiled. “Are there other people in the Inner Academy who sell pills?”
At this, Xuner’s brows furrowed, and she nodded with a wry smile. “There are others, and not just individuals, but a faction.”
“A faction?” Xiao Yan asked, surprised.
“It’s called the Medicine Sect, and all its members are alchemists who entered the Inner Academy from the Alchemy Department,” Xuner explained. “This Medicine Sect controls almost ninety percent of the pill sales in the Inner Academy, and the other scattered alchemists can hardly compete with them. It’s said that the leader of the Medicine Sect can refine Fourth Grade Pills.”
“If we also want to sell pills, we will likely have a direct conflict with this ‘Medicine Sect.'”
“Can they refine Fourth Grade Pills?” Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan smiled, “Don’t worry too much. After all, we need to survive, and competition is inevitable. As long as they play fair, I’m not afraid of them.”
Refining Fourth Grade Pills was not an insurmountable challenge for Xiao Yan, who had successfully refined the Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill.
Seeing that Xiao Yan did not back down, Xuner nodded, smiling, “Then, let’s also sell pills in Pan Gate. Though, Xiao Yan, you might have to work a bit harder.”
“As the leader of Pan Gate, I must also contribute. Otherwise, in comparison, I would feel guilty,” Xiao Yan smiled.
“If you plan to sell pills, I suggest focusing on the arena. There are always injured people from matches, and if you can refine a pill like the one you gave us during the hunt, which restores Dou Qi, it would be in high demand,” Wu Hao suggested, having frequent dealings in the arena, he knew what pills were most scarce and expensive.
“Recovery Pill…that’s not too difficult, but doesn’t the ‘Medicine Sect’ make such a pill to restore Dou Qi?” Xiao Yan mused, nodding and smiling. With his current skill, refining Recovery Pills was almost effortless.
“They do, but the pill they make is not as effective as your Recovery Pill. I bought one once, and it cost me two days’ worth of Fire Energy, so I can tell the difference,” Wu Hao shook his head.
Xiao Yan nodded, leaning back in his chair, his eyes suddenly bright. “Besides the arena, the Skyfire Pavilion might also be a good place to consume pills. People there are afraid of the fire poison, so they don’t dare to cultivate for long. If there’s a pill that allows them to ignore the fire poison for a certain period, I think many would be willing to buy it…”
“Ignore the fire poison?”
“Completely ignoring it is difficult, but it could allow those who can only cultivate for one day to extend it to two days,” Xiao Yan laughed.
“Yes, for those eager to cultivate, it’s a great temptation…” Xuner, Hu Jia, and Wu Hao exchanged smiles and nodded.
“Then, let’s decide on this. Starting tomorrow, I’ll give you a list of the medicinal ingredients needed for the pills, and you can acquire them. I’ll handle the pill refinement,” Xiao Yan concluded.
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