No hope for eternal life

Mu Xun felt very uncomfortable when he thought that Mu Changsheng had been favored by Yang Wuque, but now he didn't even have time to be sad and could only finish his work first.

Soon, Mu Xun took Mu Changsheng to a shelf, took down a jade box containing elixirs, and introduced it to Mu Changsheng: "The special-grade foundation-building pills produced by our pavilion can be said to be the best quality in the entire Nansha County. Moreover, the rank of the foundation-building pill is not high, and the upper limit is there. Even if you go to the capital to buy it, there will not be much difference. In short, you can buy it with confidence. The price is 1,100 low-grade spirit stones per pill. No bargaining is accepted."

Mu Changsheng listened to Mu Xun's description and knew that this was just polite talk that someone had taught him, but he couldn't say anything more at the moment. He simply took out his storage bag, counted out 1,100 low-grade spirit stones, and handed them to Mu Xun.

Mu Xun hurriedly used the storage bag provided by Zidan Pavilion to collect the spirit stones. According to the requirements of Zidan Pavilion, all the spirit stones obtained from the sale of elixirs must be placed in this storage bag.

Afterwards, Mu Xun handed the special foundation-building pill to Mu Changsheng.

Mu Changsheng got the special foundation-building pill, but he was not in a hurry to leave. In addition to the foundation-building pill, he also wanted to buy some other pills to give to his parents. So, Mu Changsheng asked again: "How many grades are there for the gold-condensing pills here, and how much do they cost?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xun looked at Mu Changsheng with some confusion. The Golden Core is used to help cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage to break through to the Golden Core stage. Is Mu Changsheng in such a hurry to buy it?

But soon, Mu Xun realized that Mu Changsheng bought it for his parents.

"The Golden Pills in our pavilion are divided into two grades, top-grade Golden Pills and best-grade Golden Pills. The price of top-grade ones is four thousand lower-grade spirit stones, and the price of best-grade ones is five thousand lower-grade spirit stones." Mu Xun introduced softly.

Mu Changsheng secretly clicked his tongue. The price was indeed as expensive as he had expected. The spirit stones he had left were not enough to buy two.

Following the principle of buying the best, Mu Changsheng said, "I want a top-grade golden elixir."

"Please follow me to the second floor." Mu Xun said in a low voice, and took Mu Changsheng to the second floor, then took out a gold-inlaid jade box and said: "Chenghui, five thousand low-grade spirit stones."

Mu Changsheng took out five thousand low-grade spirit stones and felt that the storage bag in his hand was a lot lighter. After getting the Ningjin Pill, Mu Changsheng still had no intention of leaving. One Ningjin Pill was naturally only enough for one person, so he wanted to buy another pill and give it to his mother.

As for what kind of elixir to buy, Mu Changsheng already had a plan, so he asked, "How much is the Rejuvenating Pill?"

Everyone loves beauty, especially women. The Anti-aging Pill can keep a warrior's face young. When spirit stones are limited, it is definitely the most suitable gift.

Mu Xun was speechless when he heard this. When would this end? Although he could get some commission from Mu Changsheng's consumption here, he would rather not earn these spirit stones.

Finally, Mu Xun reluctantly introduced: "Our pavilion's anti-aging pills are divided into medium-grade and high-grade ones. The medium-grade anti-aging pill can keep a monk's appearance unchanged for ten years, and the price is one thousand low-grade spirit stones. The high-grade anti-aging pill can keep a monk's appearance unchanged for a hundred years, and the price is five thousand low-grade spirit stones."

"I want a mid-grade anti-aging pill." Mu Changsheng said directly. He couldn't afford a top-grade one now, but he could still buy it later.

"Come downstairs with me." Mu Xun said weakly, and took Mu Changsheng back downstairs to get the mid-grade anti-aging pill.

Mu Changsheng paid a thousand low-grade spirit stones and received a mid-grade anti-aging pill. He asked again, "Is there any pill here that can help a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining to refine his spiritual power?"

Mu Changsheng knew that if he didn't rely on external forces and relied solely on his own to refine his spiritual power, it would take at least half a year of hard work before he could build a foundation. He felt that his cultivation had fallen far behind his peers. Now that he had the conditions, he naturally had to catch up. He didn't want to waste that time on hard work.

"Our pavilion has Soul Condensing Pills. After taking one Soul Condensing Pill and refining it for several days, it can help a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining to refine the spiritual power in his body. The price is three hundred low-grade spirit stones per pill." Mu Xun introduced helplessly again.

"I want three." Mu Changsheng said directly. At this point, the spirit stones in his hand had been almost used up, and he needed to leave some for the ferry ride back.

The Soul-Condensing Pill is for use by cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm. It is not of high quality and is also on the first floor. Mu Xun quickly brought the Soul-Condensing Pill to Mu Changsheng.

After Mu Changsheng paid the spirit stones, his trip was complete, but he still didn't leave. After finishing his business, he wanted to talk about some personal matters.

Mu Changsheng approached Mu Xun slightly and whispered: "Although I don't know why you ran away from home, I still want to persuade you to go back. After all, the outside world is not like home. In addition, I met Mu Bo outside Nansha City. I'm afraid he is worried about you, so he came here to find you."

Mu Changsheng spoke from the bottom of his heart. Along the way, he witnessed the indifference of the cultivators and the miserable situation of Xu Kaizhen, and truly experienced the cruelty and danger of the cultivation world. Although Mu Xun was already in the Foundation Establishment Stage, the Foundation Establishment Stage was still at the bottom of the society when looking at Nansha City.

When Mu Xun heard Mu Changsheng mention Mu Qunxian, his mentality suddenly changed subtly, but he still said stubbornly: "You don't need to care about my affairs."

"Take care of yourself." Mu Changsheng said in a low voice and left. He had said everything he needed to say. If he continued, it would only hurt Mu Xun's self-esteem and would hardly be effective.

Watching Mu Changsheng's departing back, Mu Xun had a complicated expression, including jealousy, envy, and even reluctance...

At this moment, a voice came from behind Mu Xun, interrupting his thoughts: "You know the customer just now, right?"

Mu Xun turned around quickly and found that it was the manager of the first floor of Zidan Pavilion. This person was his immediate superior. Mu Xun immediately explained: "I do know him, but he bought several pills and I sold them at the regular price."

"Really?" The steward's eyes were full of distrust. His presence was to prevent Mu Xun and other receptionists from stealing. As soon as Mu Changsheng entered the room, he noticed the relationship between the two and immediately stretched out his hand and said, "Take out the storage bag and let me see it."

He has records of every pill sold by the receptionist. He can tell whether it is real or fake just by checking whether the number of spirit stones matches.

"Please take a look, manager." Mu Xun handed over the Zidan Pavilion's special storage bag with both hands.

After the manager on the first floor checked everything, his expression improved slightly and he said calmly, "Next time I find you chatting with customers, I will deduct your monthly salary."

"Yes." Mu Xun said yes, but he felt extremely humiliated in his heart.

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On the other side, Mu Changsheng left Zidan Pavilion and found a more reliable inn under the guidance of Hou Jun. After resting for a day in the inn, Mu Changsheng set out on his return journey.

Mu Changsheng rushed all the way to the Nansha Ferry outside the Nansha City and took the ferry again. This time he bought a ticket that went directly to the Niujiao Ferry. The Niujiao Ferry was located in Qihua County and was closer to his hometown, Qingliu Town.

After getting on the ferry, Mu Changsheng started meditating and practicing, seizing the time to refine his spiritual power.

Just as Mu Changsheng was about to start his journey home, Nansha County Magistrate Sha Tongmo had already arrived in Qingliu Town and quietly came to the gate of Yang Wuque's school. Before he could push the door open, the door opened automatically.

In the school, Yang Wuque sat on the stage, and Sha Tongmo sat on the student seats in the first row, like a teacher and a student.

Shatongmo was the first to express his feelings: "After so many years, the teacher still loves teaching so much."

Sha Tongmo called Yang Wuque "Sir", which shows that Sha Tongmo was also taught by Yang Wuque like Mu Changsheng.

Yang Wuque replied calmly: "The truth is all in the book."

"There is indeed a great truth in the book." Shatongmo nodded in agreement, then changed the subject and said: "But unfortunately, the book that the teacher taught only has great principles, no secret techniques, and naturally there is no great truth."