Chapter 571 - 571: Earn a Hundred Million

Uncorking the bottle, an exotic fragrance wafted out, filling the entire room. But for Ying Ji and the other two, who were still unable to practice Introducing Qi into the Body, they felt no effects aside from the pleasant smell.

They couldn't help but ask, "Is this the Elixir you mentioned, the one that can Purify Qi?"

"That's right. These are Purifying Qi Pills," Zhao Yuan replied. "Their effect is to purify the Qi absorbed into the body, expelling impurities and leaving only the essence."

"Can it really Purify Qi?" The three of them were very skeptical.

Zhao Yuan said with a smile, "Not only can it, but the effect is also excellent. I've already experienced it firsthand!"

Hearing him say that, the three of them no longer doubted him. Their past experiences had taught them that Zhao Yuan was not one to boast or make empty claims.

Hao Li said excitedly, "I never would've imagined you could create such a miraculous Elixir, Little Brother Zhao! Haha, talk about a light at the end of the tunnel! This is it! We all thought we couldn't get the Thousand-Day Wine and were about to look for another solution, and then you show up and give us this huge surprise. Sister Ying, what are you spacing out for? Hurry up and contact the person selling the Thousand-Day Wine! I've been dreaming of taking just one sip of that legendary wine."

Ying Ji didn't pull out her phone to log into the Cultivator Forum. Instead, she stared blankly at Zhao Yuan, her eyes and mouth wide open in utter shock.

Hao Li was baffled and couldn't help but ask, "Sister Ying, what's wrong with you?"

He called out a few more times, but Ying Ji didn't react. He turned his head and saw that Cheng Haoyu, who was lying in bed, also had the same dazed, shell-shocked expression.

Hao Li was even more astonished. "Holy crap, why do you look like you've seen a Ghost, too? What in the world is going on with you two? Don't scare me!"

Ying Ji finally spoke, but she ignored Hao Li. Instead, she grabbed Zhao Yuan and asked in a trembling voice, "Have you... have you already advanced to the Qi Listening Realm?"

"What? Qi Listening Realm? That's impossible, right?" Hao Li exclaimed in disbelief.

He clearly remembered that during the Raccoon Power hunt on Putuo Mountain, Zhao Yuan's Cultivation was only at the Peak of the Marrow Cleansing Realm. It had only been a few days, and he'd already broken through to the Qi Listening Realm? How could he be so absurdly fast! The gulf between Marrow Cleansing and Qi Listening was a nearly impassable chasm; how could it be so easy to cross?

However, Zhao Yuan's answer left him completely dumbfounded.

"Yes, I have now advanced to the Qi Listening Realm."

"Holy crap, you really advanced to the Qi Listening Realm? My god, how on earth did you do it? I'm so jealous I could die! That single step from Marrow Cleansing to Qi Listening is as hard as ascending to heaven. Many people get stuck in the Marrow Cleansing Realm their entire lives, only able to vaguely sense Qi, but never able to absorb it, let alone use it..." Hao Li was so agitated he could barely speak clearly.

Then, he turned to Ying Ji and Cheng Haoyu and asked, "How did you two know that Little Brother Zhao had already advanced to the Qi Listening Realm?"

It was only then that Hao Li finally understood. The shocked expressions on Ying Ji and Cheng Haoyu's faces earlier, like they had seen a Ghost, were because they realized Zhao Yuan had advanced to the Qi Listening Realm! He just couldn't figure out how those two had known.

Ying Ji shot him a look and said irritably, "Come on, use your brain for once. Didn't Zhao Yuan just say he had personally experienced the effects of the Purifying Qi Pills? If he hadn't entered the Qi Listening Realm and couldn't practice Introducing Qi into the Body, how could he have possibly experienced the Elixir's effects?"

"Oh, right." Hao Li slapped his forehead and said sheepishly, "How did I not notice that?"

Ying Ji retorted, "When does that brain of yours ever think about anything besides food and anime?"

Cheng Haoyu ignored Hao Li, struggled to sit up, and asked in a trembling voice, "Brother Zhao, did you successfully create the Qi Condensing Powder?"

He had guessed the crucial factor behind Zhao Yuan's Cultivation breakthrough.

"That's right." With a flip of his hand, Zhao Yuan retrieved the remaining four portions of Qi Condensing Powder from his Storage Ring Space. He gave two of them to Cheng Haoyu. "These are the two portions I promised you."

"Thank you, Brother Zhao. Thank you." Cheng Haoyu thanked him profusely, carefully cradling the Qi Condensing Powder as if it were a priceless treasure.

He couldn't help but be nervous. This was an Elixir that could help a Cultivator advance to the Qi Listening Realm!

With the Qi Condensing Powder, his own Cultivation had a great chance of advancing to the Qi Listening Realm! This was what Cheng Haoyu, and in fact all Marrow Cleansing Realm Cultivators, dreamed of achieving!

Therefore, Cheng Haoyu's reaction was not in the least bit excessive. Any other Cultivator would likely have been even more ecstatic.

Zhao Yuan waved his hand. "No need for thanks. You've earned it. If anything, I should be the one thanking you. If you hadn't given me those two Spirit Medicinal Materials, Dixiu and Ghost Grass, I wouldn't have been able to create the Qi Condensing Powder, and advancing to the Qi Listening Realm certainly wouldn't have been so easy."

"I still must thank you," Cheng Haoyu said with emotion. "In my hands, Dixiu and Ghost Grass were completely useless. Only you could have unleashed their medicinal power!"

Cheng Haoyu was now completely in awe of Zhao Yuan. Not only could he draw High-Grade Talismans, but he could also concoct miraculous Elixirs like Qi Condensing Powder and Purifying Qi Pills. This wasn't just simple Elixir and Talisman Dual Cultivation; this was a sign of profound mastery in both fields! 'I have to seize this opportunity to build a good relationship with him,' he thought. 'There will definitely be many things I'll need his help with in the future!'

After exchanging a few more words with Cheng Haoyu, Zhao Yuan felt two sharp gazes fixed on him. He turned his head to see Ying Ji and Hao Li staring at him, their eyes practically glowing with greed, like hungry wolves that had just spotted a plump lamb.

Zhao Yuan was startled and quickly asked, "What's wrong with you two?"

Ying Ji and Hao Li said, almost in unison, "The remaining Qi Condensing Powder—sell it to us!"

Only then did Zhao Yuan realize that their greedy stares were directed at his Qi Condensing Powder.

'This Elixir really is an irresistible temptation for Marrow Cleansing Realm Cultivators!'

Zhao Yuan said with a smile, "I was already saving these last two portions of Qi Condensing Powder for you two."

"That's wonderful!" Ying Ji cheered, then immediately urged, "Name your price!"

Zhao Yuan shook his head with a wry smile. "I don't know what a fair price would be. How about this? You can just give me whatever you feel is right."

Although he said that, Ying Ji and Hao Li wouldn't dare take him at his word. They wanted to maintain their good relationship with Zhao Yuan; how could they take advantage of him by paying a paltry sum?

A Pill Master as skilled as Zhao Yuan was someone all Cultivators would vie to curry favor with.

After a moment of contemplation, Ying Ji named a price: "One hundred million!"

"How much?" Zhao Yuan was taken aback by the price.