When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

Jiang Song didn't care much about these mundane properties, but she couldn't resist the enthusiasm of Xie's father and mother, so she had to refuse them disrespectfully.

Even if she and Xie Changyan part ways in the future, she will always have the bond of family members with the Xie family.

She will be grateful for the kindness the Xie family has shown her for the rest of her life, just like Xie Ankang has been to the Xie family.

In the autumn evening, the golden sunset shines on the streets and a warm atmosphere fills the air.

After Jiang Song parted ways with Xie Changyu, he changed into Luo Fenghe's clothes in a dark alley and came to Tianbao Tower.

Xie Fuxing received her warmly and led her to an elegant room on the third floor.

"Miss Luo, what treasures do you want to buy this time?"

"Xuanming Pill."

"Tsk, this Xuanming Pill is an eighth-grade elixir, extremely precious and rarely circulated on the market. I wonder what the young lady wants this pill for?"

"It has its own uses. Manager Fuxing, there's no need to ask any more questions. Does your building have any goods?"

The matter of the Vermillion Bird Divine Fire was very secretive, and Jiang Song did not want to reveal too much information, even though she knew that Tianbao Tower was trustworthy.

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, Xie Fuxing tactfully did not ask any further questions.

"To be honest, Xuanming Danlou doesn't have any of it in stock. However, I can help you contact an alchemy master to see if he can refine it for you."

"That's fine, but I need them urgently. I need about twenty pills. Price isn't a problem. I just want the pills as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll contact them for you right away. Miss Luo, please wait a moment."

Xie Fuxing said this and turned to leave the elegant room.

Jiang Song sat on the couch, sipping tea and waiting quietly.

After a while, Xie Fuxing came back with a happy look on his face.

"Miss Luo, good news! The alchemy master happens to be in the imperial capital. He is willing to refine the Xuanming Pill for you, but you have to provide the ingredients yourself."

"No problem, what materials do you need?"

Xie Fuxing handed her a list and said, "It's all on it, take a look."

极北寒冰晶10钱、玄冥石髓5滴、火灵草1株、紫蕴仙莲3株、深海魔鲨胆1枚、幽冥鬼藤根须5根……

Jiang Song glanced at the materials on the list and felt a slight sinking in his heart.

These materials are extremely rare and precious spiritual materials, especially the Arctic ice crystals and the Mysterious Stone Marrow, which are even harder to find.

The 50-year-old Purple Immortal Lotus she had collected previously had already consumed a lot of her energy. If she really wanted to collect all these materials, it would probably not be done in a short period of time.

Fortunately, Jiang Song was wealthy and had just dug up a spiritual mine in the Golden Toad Cave, so he didn't have to worry about spiritual stones.

"How much of these materials can your building provide?"

"Miss Luo, these materials are too precious. Tianbao Tower can only provide a portion of them at the moment."

Xie Fuxing said this, took out an account book and looked through it carefully.

"There are two hundred-year-old Purple Lotuses, one Deep Sea Demon Shark Gallbladder, and three Netherworld Ghost Vine roots in the building, but there are no Arctic Ice Crystals or Mysterious Netherworld Stone Marrow, and only half a Fire Spirit Grass."

"And some of it has to be transferred from the Tianbao Tower in the surrounding cities. Even if it is transferred, there are still two herbs missing. So, let alone twenty Xuanming Pills, we can't even refine one."

Jiang Song frowned when he heard this.

Tianbao Tower is the largest chamber of commerce in the world of cultivation. Even they cannot gather all these materials, which shows how difficult it is to refine the Xuanming Pill.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper. I wonder where to find these Arctic Ice Crystals and Mysterious Stone Marrow?"

"The Arctic Ice Crystals are produced in the extremely cold lands of the Northern Territory. The environment there is harsh, with natural disasters such as avalanches and ice cracks common, making it difficult for ordinary people to get close."

"The Mysterious Stone Marrow is even rarer. It only appears at the bottom of the Styx, and each appearance is extremely short, making it difficult to capture."

As Xie Fuxing spoke, a serious look appeared on his face.

"Both of these materials are extremely rare and rarely found on the market. Even on the black market, they are hard to come by."

Jiang Song felt a sinking feeling in his heart when he heard this.

The Northern Territory and the Styx are both extremely dangerous places. With her current level of cultivation, going there would undoubtedly be a risk of death.

But the threat of the Suzaku Divine Fire was like the sword of Damocles hanging over her head, forcing her to take the risk.

"Manager Fuxing, do you have a detailed map of the Northern Territory and the Styx? Or, could you please help me post a bounty?"

"Girl, no one wants to go to those places! The North Territory is extremely cold, and the Styx is gloomy. They are both dangerous places. Girl, please don't be stupid!"

"How about you come with me to see the master alchemist and see if he has any stock or other alternatives?"

Xie Fuxing advised that he really couldn't bear to see this young girl go to her death.

Jiang Song's heart moved, "Alright, then I'll trouble Shopkeeper Xie to lead the way."

She really needed to know more about refining the Xuanming Pill, and perhaps the master alchemist could give her some new inspiration.

It would be great if we could solve the problem without going to those dangerous places.

Seeing that she listened to his advice, Xie Fuxing breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly led the way.

The two walked through several busy streets and came to a quiet house.

A simple wooden plaque with the three big characters "Danding Xuan" written in ancient seal script hangs at the gate of the house.

"Miss Luo, please."

Xie Fuxing pushed open the door and walked in with Jiang Song.

The courtyard is elegantly laid out, with the aroma of medicine filling the air, creating a fresh and refined scene.

"Sir, Miss Luo is here."

"Invite her in."

A familiar voice came from inside the house, and then the door curtain was lifted and Xie Changyan walked out.

He was dressed in a white brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, his black hair like a waterfall, and his eyes and eyebrows had a sense of elegance and freedom, as if he was a banished immortal who walked out of a scroll.

The moment Jiang Song saw Xie Changyan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Why is it you?"

Xie Changyan raised the corners of his lips slightly, looking at her with a half-smile, "Miss Luo seems disappointed? Is it possible that I am not worthy of refining pills for you?"

His voice was playful yet graceful.

Jiang Song came back to his senses, realizing that he had lost his composure, and quickly collected himself. "Thank you, Master, you're joking. I just didn't expect it to be you."

As she spoke, she nodded slightly as a greeting.

A glimmer of satisfaction flashed in Xie Changyan's eyes. He extended his hand and made a gesture of "please," "Miss Luo, please come in."

Jiang Song nodded and followed him into the house.

Xie Changyan is a ninth-grade alchemist and the owner of Tianbao Tower, so it is not surprising to see him here.

However, Jiang Song did not expect that he would personally come forward to refine the elixir for her.

The house was not an alchemy room, but his bedroom, which was decorated simply and elegantly. The bookshelves were filled with classics, and pots of precious spiritual plants were placed by the window.

Jiang Song followed behind Xie Changyan, feeling a little uneasy.

Xie Changyan intentionally led me here, but I'm afraid it's not just for the purpose of refining the elixir.

He turned around, looked at Jiang Song with deep eyes, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Song'er, sit down."

Jiang Song was slightly startled, then sat down on a carved pearwood chair, his hands unconsciously twisting the corners of his clothes, looking a little embarrassed.

Xie Changyan sat down opposite her, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured her a cup of tea. The tea was fragrant and had a hint of fresh flavor.

"Song'er, give up refining the Xuanming Pill. Your body is not suitable for suppressing the Suzaku Divine Fire in this way."

"Why?"

Xie Changyan's gaze fell on her abdomen, with an imperceptible tenderness in his eyes.