Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 123 Where in life do we not meet each other

The quality of an alchemy furnace mainly depends on the control and adjustment precision of the alchemy fire, as well as its ability to withstand the alchemy fire. Theoretically, as long as the alchemy fire can withstand enough, a second-level low-grade alchemy furnace can also refine second-level late-stage pills.

However, the higher the grade, the lower the skill requirements for the alchemist, and the higher the success rate and quality of the pills.

There are even first-level alchemists who use second-level furnaces to refine first-level pills in order to make up for their lack of skills and improve the quality of the finished pills.

Previously, in the local market of Cangyun Prefecture, second-level alchemy furnaces were mostly inferior and low-quality, and the target customers were all first-level senior alchemists.

At this moment, a top-grade alchemy furnace appeared, instantly attracting the enthusiastic gazes of many alchemists.

"I'll offer eight hundred spirit stones." Almost as soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, an old man excitedly quoted the price.

"A second-grade top-grade alchemy furnace, you want to buy it for eight hundred? One thousand five hundred spirit stones." Someone sneered.

"One thousand six hundred spiritual stones!"

……

Relatively speaking, the market demand for alchemy furnaces is somewhat limited, and there are not many people in Cangyun Prefecture who can afford a second-grade, high-quality alchemy furnace.

Therefore, the atmosphere on the field is not as high as some previous products.

But the competition is also extremely fierce.

Soon the price was almost the same as the price when buying it in Tianyuan Prefecture.

"Everyone, I am the resident alchemist Zou in the Immortal City. I hope you fellow Taoists will give me some face. If you need me to refine pills in the future, I will definitely not forget the favor I have shown you today."

At this time, seeing that the price exceeded psychological expectations, an old alchemist could not sit still and did not hesitate to use his reputation.

This old alchemist Li Ji'an is naturally no stranger to the Immortal City, as he has been there for eleven years. He is the number one independent alchemist in the Immortal City and also a second-level alchemist.

He had previously accepted the job of helping others refine foundation-building pills, but his pill-making skills were not very good, and the success rate and quality of the pills were unsatisfactory.

The person who has always been ranked first among the first-class alchemists in Xiancheng is his closed disciple.

Seeing him announce his name and show his face, several competing family alchemists hesitated.

After all, these families need his help in refining the foundation-building pill.

"Senior Zou, it's not that I don't want to give you face. It's really that my alchemy skills are not good enough, and I need this alchemy furnace to make up for it. I hope you can forgive me. One thousand nine hundred and fifty spirit stones." Of course, there were also people who had no need for it, so they didn't give them face.

"That's right, Senior Zou already has a second-level alchemy furnace. Why would he fight with us juniors? I'll give you 2,000 spirit stones."

Master Zou Dan glanced at the few people, and finally sat down awkwardly and stopped competing.

Afterwards, there were only four people left competing on the field.

"I'll pay you 2,100 spirit stones."

"Two thousand two!"

Li Ji'an remained silent. Seeing that the price exceeded his expectations, he lost the desire to compete.

His target price was two thousand two, which already included the risk fee of traveling to Tianyuan Prefecture and crossing the Daze Mountains.

The most important thing is that he analyzed that this type of materials will be more abundant in the fairy city in the future. Even if it may be difficult to see a second-grade top-quality alchemy furnace in a short period of time, there should still be second-grade mid-quality ones.

In addition, the Chamber of Commerce in the city no longer has the control of the Biyun Sect, so it has a lot of room for operation. At worst, he can just go find Tong Xiangyu again.

In addition, he was confident in his alchemy skills. If he wanted to refine the foundation-building pill, a second-grade medium-quality alchemy furnace would be enough.

A second-grade mid-grade alchemy furnace should not cost more than 1,600 spirit stones.

Just when he had given up.

"I offer two thousand five hundred spirit stones!" Suddenly, an old man not far away quoted the highest price.

"Two thousand five hundred spirit stones?" Li Ji'an was a little surprised. This price was too much of a premium and totally uneconomical. Apart from being in urgent need, the other person was either stupid or had too much money.

"Huh?" With curiosity in his mind, Li Ji'an took a quick look with his spiritual sense.

This glance made him smile immediately.

“It’s true that we meet everywhere in life!”

The old man had reached the ninth level of Qi training, but his magic power was already a little weak and his Qi and blood had also declined a lot. Under the deception, he turned out to be an old acquaintance from the previous life.

Master Mo Dan!
Calculating his age, he is now nearly 110 years old. Except for those like Yan Kongyi who practice wood-based exercises and are proficient in health preservation, he is considered an elderly cultivator in the Qi training stage.

"I haven't seen you in sixty years. Master Mo Dan has become so prosperous!"

Li Ji'an sighed inwardly and was a little surprised.

In the past few years, he often heard Yan Qingwan say that Master Mo Dan had always stayed in the Zheng family and was said to be quite respected.

In the case of the alchemists worshipped in the wilderness, even if they fleece the master family a little, they will eventually use it to improve their alchemy skills and personal cultivation. In theory, the master family will not allow them to accumulate enough spiritual stone resources to leave the family, and will keep them hanging on and make them work like slaves for the rest of their lives.

But the next moment, he suddenly realized.

Ever since Yan Kongyi brought back a second-stage early-stage Vajra puppet and a batch of group damage talismans last year, the situation of the battle in the wilderness has reversed. The Zheng family suffered many casualties, and the group of bandits suddenly stabbed them in the back, took advantage of the situation, and robbed the United Market Spiritual Vein Dojo originally occupied by the Zheng family.

The Zheng family had no choice but to seek help from outside again. They didn't know where they got a large number of core fighters in the middle and late stages of Qi training from, and only then did they stabilize the situation.

However, it is not easy to provide for this large number of external helpers, and the demand for elixirs is increasing rapidly.

Master Mo Dan is probably here on behalf of the Zheng family, and the Zheng family is also paying for the auction of the alchemy furnace.

Thinking of this, Li Ji'an's expression became stern. The wilderness was in chaos, and those foundation-building ancestors would definitely not be able to leave. In order to avoid being discovered and intercepted by other forces, Master Mo Dan would not bring too many people with him.

"Let's see if you have the chance to fulfill your promise this time!" Li Ji'an made a decision in a flash.

The second-grade high-quality alchemy furnace eventually fell into the hands of Master Mo.

The subsequent auctions proceeded normally, but most of the items were auxiliary materials and medicines, and competition gradually decreased.

Li Ji'an bought the auxiliary medicines for the three foundation-building pills and several sets of materials for late-stage talismans at normal prices without showing off.

The atmosphere in the venue reached its climax when the final item, the top-grade foundation-building pill, came on stage.

Looking at the crystal-clear and glittering top-grade foundation-building pill with four crisscrossing patterns, the Qi-cultivating cultivators present seemed to have seen a ladder to immortality, with excitement in their eyes. If it were not for the powerful pressure from the Qi family's immortal city, some of them might have found it difficult to control themselves.

Li Ji'an also showed longing. If he had this pill, he would have a 90% chance of success in building his foundation. As long as the spiritual pressure in the cave was full and stable, there would be almost no accidents.

Unfortunately, he was short of money and could only watch helplessly as the price was instantly driven up to tens of thousands of spirit stones and it eventually fell into the hands of others.

In the end, the Foundation Establishment Pill was sold for 18,000 spirit stones and was acquired by the Bai family, one of the five major families.

At this point, the grand auction came to a successful conclusion.

The Qi family, the new owner of Jinhuang Immortal City, has gained the recognition of most cultivators in Cangyun Province.

However, the next big test lies ahead: whether the Qi family can guarantee the personal safety of cultivators traveling to and from the Immortal City, not only within the city but also outside it, as well as clearing out and deterring the robber cultivators along the way. Many cultivators, in fact, lack confidence in this regard. After all, they have come from hundreds of thousands of miles away, and they are not a local force. They lack manpower, for one thing, and the local robber cultivators will not give them face.

That night, many monks who came to watch the fun gathered together for warmth and left the city overnight.

Li Ji'an placed a soul mark on Master Mo Dan and followed him to a small inn. He found that the other three people in his group were all young and strong men in the late stage of Qi training.

He has no intention of leaving for the time being. He probably needs to purchase some pills or even some strategic materials.

However, now that the Immortal City has just changed hands, the major businesses would certainly not risk selling it unless they have a trustworthy middleman, for fear that the Biyun Sect would strike back and make an example of it.

The soul mark he left on Master Mo Dan could last for seven days and could be sensed within a radius of ten miles.

After thinking about it all night, Li Ji'an decided to go to the Liu family's residence in Xiancheng the next day.

The main consideration is that if I miss the opportunity this time, it is still unknown whether I can see Liu Jiuchan again next time.

If he were to go to the Liu family's land alone, he would feel a little insecure.

What's more, the Qi family's Jindan Zhenren is still in the Immortal City. No matter how unhappy Liu Jiuchan is, he will not do anything extreme to him. This is a guarantee.

That day, Li Ji'an came to the Liu family's residence in the inner city of Xiancheng in his true identity.

"My name is Li Fan, and I'd like to see Senior Jiuchan." Li Ji'an said as he handed a soul-trapping talisman to the guard.

The guard looked at the soul-trapping talisman, then at Li Ji'an, with an embarrassed expression on his face.

As the prodigy of the Liu family, one of the five major families in Cangyun Prefecture, he has already established his foundation. How could he be easily seen by an ordinary Qi-cultivating cultivator?
The most important thing is that he was angry because of the low-quality young beast auctioned yesterday...

"I am a top-notch alchemist in Xiancheng and a guest alchemist of Jiuding Chamber of Commerce. I have had contacts with Senior Jiuchan. I would like to trouble you to help pass on the message." Li Ji'an had no choice but to raise his own status after seeing the guard's thoughts.

"A top-notch alchemist? Then Master Li, please wait a moment. I will report it for you." The guard felt a little relieved and turned to go in to report.

After a while, the guard let out a long sigh and said, "Master Li Dan, our elders want to see you."

"Thank you."

After expressing his gratitude, Li Ji'an followed his guidance and entered the Liu family residence.

Entering the back garden, I saw a familiar red dress from afar, which was more gorgeous than three and a half years ago.

"I am Li Fan, the junior, nice to meet you, senior." Li Ji'an saluted from a distance.

Liu Jiuchan turned his head, playing with the soul-trapping talisman in his hand, and glanced at Li Ji'an: "Oh, it's true that we meet everywhere in life. Li Fan, do you still have the courage to come looking for me?"

Li Ji'an raised his eyebrows. Is he trying to break his promise?

I secretly sighed that women are not trustworthy, and the more beautiful a woman is, the less trustworthy she is.

He raised his head slightly, and met Liu Jiuchan's bright eyes, which were like peach blossoms. He lowered his head again hurriedly, pretending to be apprehensive and said, "Senior, please calm down. This junior... This junior believes that he has not done anything inappropriate."

Liu Jiuchan sneered, slowly stood up, and walked to Li Ji'an.

The pressure from his foundation-building body poured out wantonly, giving off a sense of arrogance as if he was suppressing others with his might.

Compared to three and a half years ago, Liu Jiuchan's face is now more delicate, her expression has more pride, and her every move exudes the temperament of a queen dominating the world, high above, overlooking the world.

Li Ji'an knew that this was her true nature, and three and a half years ago, she was just being humble because she needed help from others.

"Raise your head!" Liu Jiuchan finally stood ten feet in front of Li Ji'an and spoke in a very majestic voice.

Li Ji'an raised his head and his eyelids twitched violently.

Although Liu Jiuchan was taller than an ordinary woman, she was still half a head shorter than Li Ji'an. But at this moment, in order to create a feeling of looking down, she actually stood in suspension, just two heads taller than Li Ji'an.

"senior……"

"Bold Li Fan, you actually dared to bully me three and a half years ago. I ultimately failed to catch that beast, which resulted in two years of delay. I only established my foundation last year. Do you acknowledge your guilt?"

Li Ji'an's eyes widened instantly and he looked at Liu Jiuchan in feigned horror.

"Senior, I just distributed the three soul-trapping talismans as you requested. As for capturing the monster beast, I can..."

Now that the Qi family's Jindan Zhenren is still here, and the Immortal City has just opened for business, not to mention Liu Jiuchan, even the Liu family's Fake Dan Patriarch would not dare to act rashly in the Immortal City.

Besides, the fact that he wasted so much time on talking meant that he was not prepared to take action at all.

It's just a bluff, or he wants to force me to give up the promise I made back then.

"Hmph! Li Fan, you still dare to quibble? You clearly had a more advanced late-stage soul-trapping talisman back then, but you only sold me three mid-stage soul-trapping talismans." Liu Jiuchan interrupted immediately.

“…” Li Ji’an’s mind raced.

He soon realized that it might have passed by the area where he captured the fire spirit and sensed the aura of the spirit-trapping talisman.

"Senior, have you misunderstood? How could I have ever had a late-stage soul-trapping talisman?" Li Ji'an was ready to deny it even if he was beaten to death.

Liu Jiuchan sneered, "Misunderstanding? How dare you lie to me! Why would I bother with a junior like you if I didn't have any evidence?"

Li Ji'an immediately said excitedly: "I have absolutely not deceived you, senior. I really don't have a late-stage soul-trapping talisman!"

"Huh?" Seeing this, Liu Jiuchan was slightly stunned. She was also trying to trick him.

Seeing Li Ji'an's expression at this moment, he seemed a little less confident.

"In that case, do you dare to swear the inner demon oath?"

Li Ji'an was stunned when he heard this. This woman is really difficult to deal with.

The Great Oath of the Inner Demon is related to the cultivator's state of mind. It has a great impact every time when one is promoted to a higher realm. How can it be made carelessly?

"Senior, how can you humiliate me like this? Since you think that I have let you down back then, I will cancel my previous promise and return the spirit stones to you." As he spoke, Li Ji'an took out fifty spirit stones from his storage bag and pretended to hand them to Liu Jiuchan.

This was the spirit stone that Liu Jiuchan paid for the three spirit-trapping talismans from him.

Liu Jiuchan looked straight at Li Ji'an, seeing his unwillingness to be humiliated, and suddenly laughed: "Little Li, why take it so seriously? It's just a joke. How can I, Liu Jiuchan, go back on my word?"

After a pause, he said, "I just want you to understand that you didn't help me in any way in that incident back then."

Li Ji'an let out a long sigh and bowed to Liu Jiuchan, "I'm the younger generation, I don't have this blessing. I'm ashamed."

"Forget it, tell me, what kind of beast pill do you want to buy?" After seeing Li Ji'an's attitude with his own eyes, the resentment in his heart disappeared, and Liu Jiuchan was ready to fulfill his promise.

Li Ji'an must have thought that it was a good thing that he refused to admit it, otherwise he would definitely break his promise.

"Junior wants to purchase a blood pill!"

Liu Jiuchan frowned slightly: "Say it again? What do you want to buy?"

Li Ji'an had anticipated that the Blood Pill, as a key elixir for advancement to a second-level spirit beast, would not be sold easily. Otherwise, he would not have asked for this promise so much back then.

(End of this chapter)