Chapter 203 - 139: Arrangements Made, Death of the Tribulation Cultivator

Chapter 203: Chapter 139: Arrangements Made, Death of the Tribulation Cultivator

So they’re running a private monopoly.

"Haha... Alright, stop complaining. It’s the same in any Marketplace. If a Tier Two Alchemist wants to make a bigger profit, their only option is to create a monopoly, raise prices, and increase their alchemy fees."

Alchemist Zhuang looked at Chen Jianghe with a chuckle and said, "But they can privately help a friend refine Spirit Pills."

"Then I must thank you in advance, Alchemist Zhuang," Chen Jianghe said, cupping his fists in gratitude.

"There’s no need for thanks between you and me."

Alchemist Zhuang waved his hand, unconcerned about the matter of alchemy, and instead asked, "Fellow Daoist, you’ve always been a recluse. For you to suddenly visit this old man, is there something you need?"

"There is indeed a matter I wished to ask Alchemist Zhuang about."

"Oh? And what might that be?"

"The wife of a friend of mine has given birth frequently from a young age and has also spent many years managing her family’s affairs. She’s completely exhausted, mentally and physically. Now, at only seventy years old, Death Qi has already begun to appear on her. Are there any Spiritual Pills and Elixirs that can replenish her qi and blood and repair her Physical Body?"

Chen Jianghe’s expression grew solemn as he added, "Preferably one that can also extend her lifespan."

Alchemist Zhuang shot Jiang Ruxu a look, signaling for her to return to her room to cultivate.

Then, he turned to Chen Jianghe and said flatly, "If this old man isn’t mistaken, your friend is Yu Daniu, isn’t he?"

At the mention of someone from the Yun Family, Alchemist Zhuang felt a sense of aversion.

If the Yun Family hadn’t had a feud with Lann Tianxiang, that Demon Cultivator wouldn’t have involved the innocent and annihilated his entire Zhuang Family.

"Daniu is my brother. I had no choice but to come and seek Alchemist Zhuang’s help," Chen Jianghe said with a cupped fist.

He was, of course, aware of the annihilation of the Zhuang Family years ago.

Therefore, he understood why Alchemist Zhuang harbored a dislike for the Yun Family. But for Yu Daniu’s sake, he had to make this trip.

’Whether Alchemist Zhuang is willing to help or not, at least I will have done my best.’

"This old man heard about the friendship between you and Yu Daniu back at Jingyue Lake. I just never expected he would actually become an Elder of the Yun Family."

"Haha... And haven’t I also become a friend of Alchemist Zhuang?"

"The world is truly unpredictable."

Alchemist Zhuang looked at Chen Jianghe, his expression softening. His furrowed brow relaxed, and a smile returned to his face.

"This old man also knows about Yu Daniu and Yun Huizhen. Five children in seven years... Yu Daniu is quite fortunate, but it has damaged Yun Huizhen’s very essence."

"Mental and physical exhaustion, depletion of her body’s functions, and an excessive drain on her Spirit have all led to a weakening of her Soul Essence. The appearance of Death Qi is inevitable."

Alchemist Zhuang paused, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes. But when his gaze fell upon Chen Jianghe, that hesitation vanished.

"The solution is simple: she can take a Lifespan Extension Pill."

"However, in her condition, the effects of the Lifespan Extension Pill will be greatly diminished. Exactly how much, one can only know after she takes it."

Hearing Alchemist Zhuang’s words, Chen Jianghe nodded.

He had initially thought of the Lifespan Extension Pill as well.

The purpose of a Lifespan Extension Pill is to prolong life and replenish the functions of both the Physical Body and the Soul Essence.

Naturally, it can also restore lost qi and blood.

"Thank you for telling me, Fellow Daoist."

Chen Jianghe stood up, cupped his fists in thanks, and made to leave.

"Fellow Daoist, wait."

Alchemist Zhuang stopped Chen Jianghe.

His expression was somewhat moved. Chen Jianghe no longer addressed him by the formal title "Alchemist Zhuang," but had called him "Fellow Daoist."

This made him realize that their friendship had only truly begun at this very moment.

He marveled inwardly at the importance Yu Daniu held in Chen Jianghe’s heart.

"Are you planning to bid for a Lifespan Extension Pill at the auction, Fellow Daoist?" Alchemist Zhuang asked.

Chen Jianghe nodded, not hiding his intentions.

Jingyue Marketplace had too shallow a foundation; Lifespan Extension Pills and Youthful Pills rarely, if ever, appeared at its auctions.

Even if one did, it would be difficult for the Yun Family to win such a precious Spirit Pill for Yun Huizhen.

After all, Yun Huizhen wasn’t the Yun Family Ancestor. If she were to die an early death, it would actually be a welcome event for the main family line.

As for Yu Daniu, he would certainly try to buy a Lifespan Extension Pill for Yun Huizhen.

But first, one needed a channel to purchase it, and second, the Spirit Stones.

These next few years were a critical period for Yun Xiaoniu to attempt his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment. Yun Huizhen would absolutely not allow Spirit Stones to be spent on herself.

Therefore, Chen Jianghe needed to find a way to get a Lifespan Extension Pill for Yun Huizhen.

For Yu Daniu’s sake, he was willing to spend not just eight hundred Spirit Stones, but even one thousand eight hundred.

Back at the Jingyue Marketplace auction, the Ten Thousand Waters Scripture had been won by the Bai Family for two thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones.

Later, Yu Daniu gave it to Chen Jianghe.

But the true value of the Ten Thousand Waters Scripture was not merely two thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones.

If Loose Cultivators had been bidding for it, they wouldn’t have been able to win it even with five thousand Spirit Stones.

This was because the Foundation Establishment Immortal Races had a united front when it came to Superior Cultivation Techniques that could increase Magical Power by thirty percent.

They would never allow such a Cultivation Technique to fall into the hands of a Loose Cultivator.

Thus, for a Superior Cultivation Technique that offered a thirty percent boost, it wasn’t a question of price.

It was a case of having a price but no market.

Furthermore, with the thirty percent increase in Magical Power from the Ten Thousand Waters Scripture, Chen Jianghe had probably already earned an extra eight hundred Spirit Stones.

To improve Yu Daniu’s standing in the Yun Family, he couldn’t let Yun Huizhen just pass away like this.

No matter what, she had to hold on until Xiaoniu achieved Foundation Establishment.

"Fellow Daoist, do you know where the Youthful Pills and Lifespan Extension Pills at the auction come from?" Alchemist Zhuang asked calmly.

"The Celestial South Sect."

"Only Cultivators from the Celestial South Sect are allowed to consign Lifespan Extension Pills and Youthful Pills for auction."

"A Loose Cultivator cannot take a Youthful Pill or a Lifespan Extension Pill to the Hundred Treasures Tower for consignment. If they did, not only would the consignment be rejected, but they would also expose the Elixir in their possession, bringing a fatal disaster upon themselves."

Chen Jianghe fell silent. Listening to Alchemist Zhuang, he was secretly glad that he had consigned his Youthful Pill for auction back when Gao Peiyao was in charge.