Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill, open parenthesis, genuine article, close parenthesis
As a newcomer, it's important to take things one step at a time.
Besides, Demonic Spirit Stones? Lu Ping had seen a million Demonic Spirit Stones before. There was nothing to be surprised about.
Lu Ping chose A.
[You chose A.]
[You didn't cause any trouble, continuing to wander through the city until you reached the end of the waterway.]
A magnificent, golden restaurant suddenly appeared before us.
You looked up, stared at the three large characters on the plaque, and were instantly dumbfounded.
[Gathering Immortals Tower]
[Is there a Gathering Immortals Tower in Doushu City, and also a Gathering Immortals Tower in Nü Zhi City?]
[You scanned the plaque with your Divine Sense and discovered that the Formation Technique patterns on it were completely different from those of the one in Doushu City.]
These two stores are probably not a chain; they just have the same name.
Lu Ping couldn't help but complain in his heart that the cultivation world really had no sense of intellectual property rights; every restaurant was called Gathering Immortals Tower).
If he were to introduce trademark law, he could earn enough from naming rights fees alone to make Spirit Stone.
You step into Gathering Immortals Tower.
"Sir, would you like a meal or a room at the inn?"
The waiter who came to greet us was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
[With a flick of your wrist, a pouch of Spirit Stones landed on the counter.]
"Room Number One of Heaven)"
[The shopkeeper behind the counter scanned you with his Divine Sense, and upon seeing your excessively youthful face and the faint aura of Spirit Transformation Stage emanating from you, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.]
He immediately emerged from behind the counter, his smile becoming extremely respectful.
"Senior, this way please. Room Number One of Heaven has always been reserved for you."
[You follow the innkeeper to a secluded detached house in the backyard.]
[You're a little puzzled; the layout is quite similar to the Gathering Immortals Tower in Doushu City.]
[However, the decor is far more luxurious than the Gathering Immortals Tower in Doushu City. The floor is even paved with Northern Darkness Warm Jade. This material can even partially replace Mystic Marrow Jade in the Azure Dragon Domain.]
[The Azure Cloud Sect is fighting tooth and nail with sects like the Blood Demon Sect over the Mystic Marrow Jade Mine, and yet they're using this Gathering Immortals Tower as flooring.]
[You've just robbed half of Doushu City, you're not short of money anymore. Gu Wusuan's Storage Ring contains over ten million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, as well as countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures.]
However, I was still slightly shocked by the extravagance of Gathering Immortals Tower.
You need a suitable identity to facilitate the implementation of the following plan.
[You took out three Jade Bottles from your Storage Ring, Jade Bottle containing a Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill.]
This is the genuine "Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill," not the "Small Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill" you used that only had 80% of its efficacy.
[This was crafted during your two-week journey to Xuling City, in the spare time you had.]
[You plundered Gu Wusuan and finally gathered the materials for the Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill. Even with the "Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement" method, you only managed to refine three batches.]
[For a normal Alchemist, this Earth Grade low-grade Pills would only yield one pill per batch.]
Even someone as skilled as you can only produce one batch of four pills, yielding a total of twelve Taiyi Origin-Returning Pills. (Official version)
[Regardless of the injury, one dose will fully restore health. (Note: This excludes specific poisons.)]
Even Integrated Body Great Talent say it's great!
In the Domain of Chaos, a place where people die every day, the Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill is like an extra life.
[Options pop up.]
[A: Find a powerful organization and affiliate with them.]
[B: Have Gathering Immortals Tower handle the auction directly. You need to use Gathering Immortals Tower's channels to promote Alchemist Lu's reputation.]
[C: Walk down the street, grab a random passerby, stab them, then stuff the Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill into their mouth, and broadcast live: "Family members! Watch closely! Their intestines are coming out, and one divine pill will instantly make them lively and energetic! Top patron, send a rocket, and this divine pill will be delivered to your door free of charge!"]
This is a show-off trip, so naturally the bigger the fuss, the better.
Lu Ping chose B.
[You chose B.]
[You didn't let the shopkeeper leave.]
[You walk to the table and sit down, glancing up at the shopkeeper who has followed you in.]
What is your name, shopkeeper?
The shopkeeper immediately bowed, his attitude becoming even more respectful.
"Junior Ni Laicai."
Upon hearing those three words, your hand paused, and you almost lost your composure, maintaining a smug expression.
[He's supposed to be a Nascent Soul True Lord, yet he has such a vulgar name. But in this bustling commercial Nü Zhi City, "May wealth come to you" is indeed a good omen.]
You coughed lightly to hide the smile on your lips, and placed the three Jade Bottles on the table.
"Having had some free time, I felt itchy to refine three Earth Grade Pills."
Upon hearing the words "Earth Grade Pills," Ni Laicai's expression changed drastically.
[Earth Grade Pills are priceless in the Domain of Chaos, where high-level Alchemists are scarce.]
You pointed to the Jade Bottle on the table.
"But I'm too lazy to manage it outside. Shopkeeper Ni, do you have any connections here?"
Upon hearing this, Ni Laicai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly put on an apologetic smile.
"Senior is too kind. Our Gathering Immortals Tower not only deals in Spirit Cuisine and inns, but our consignment and matchmaking services are also among the best in Nü Zhi City. May I ask what kind of Pills Senior wishes to offer?"
"Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill."
[Ni Laicai's smile froze again, and he stammered as he confirmed,]
"Senior... are you referring to the legendary Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill, which can revive the dead and heal bones?"
"You seem oblivious to Ni Laicai's loss of composure," he said calmly.
"Open it and take a look."
[Ni Laicai took a deep breath, picked up a Jade Bottle with both hands, and carefully uncorked it.]
A rich, exotic fragrance wafted directly from the bottle opening.
[After just one inhalation, Ni Laicai felt completely refreshed, and some of his lingering ailments were subtly relieved.]
"It really is Earth Grade healing elixir!"
[Ni Laicai's ability to become the manager of Gathering Immortals Tower is also due to his decisiveness; he makes decisions quickly.]
[The three Taiyi Origin-Returning Pills might trigger a bloodbath. However, the profits from selling the Pills and the friendship with a high-level Alchemist are enough to make him take the risk.]
[Ni Laicai bent down even lower,]
"Since you trust us, Senior, Gathering Immortals Tower will spare no effort to get this done!"
You nodded in satisfaction, then said something meaningful.
"Spread the word that this Taiyi Origin-Returning Pill was made by 'Alchemist Lu Ping'."
"Lu... Lu Ping?"
[Ni Laicai looked up, his face full of confusion.]
He went through the names of all the famous alchemy masters in the Domain of Chaos in his mind, but there wasn't a single one named Lu Ping.
[There's no such person among the Spirit Transformation Divine Lord. Perhaps he's just ignorant.]
[Ni Laicai suppressed his doubts and nodded repeatedly.]
"This junior understands, that's it. We'll proceed accordingly. We'll use the title 'Hidden Master of Alchemy'..."
"Shopkeeper Ni, wasn't I clear enough just now?"
Your gaze falls on his face.
[Ni Laicai tensed up and quickly lowered his head to change his words.]
"This junior has misspoke! It is indeed 'Alchemist Lu Ping,' not a single word is wrong!"
After speaking, Ni Laicai dared not say another word, and withdrew with the three Jade Bottles.
[You stand by the window, watching the Cloud Boats shuttle across the sky above the Nü Zhi City, your eyes shifting with emotion.]
[In just three days, news of the appearance of three Earth Grade Taiyi Origin-Returning Pills swept through Nü Zhi City.]
Spies from various factions surrounded Gathering Immortals Tower completely.
The main street Gathering Immortals Tower, which was originally free-flowing, has been packed with people for the past three days.
[However, the foundation of Gathering Immortals Tower is indeed solid. This place usually looks like a high-end inn, but when it really came down to it, with the Defensive Formation activated and several faint but powerful auras of Spirit Transformation sweeping through, not a single fool dared to force their way in.]
[On the third night, the lobby of Gathering Immortals Tower was packed with people as a mini- Auction for three Taiyi Origin-Returning Pills began.]
[Options pop up.]
[A: Remain calm and wait for Gathering Immortals Tower to deliver the Spirit Stones to our door.]
[B: Change into the Azure Cloud Sect's Gold-Thread Cloud-Water Flowing Cloud Robe, then perform a Light-Congealing Instruction. Walk to the main hall and receive the worship of the crowd.]
[C: Throwing a handful of Spirit-Binding Gauze at the second-floor railing, shouting, "You bumpkins from the Domain of Chaos, come on in! Today, Patriarch Lu is in a good mood, so all Pills are being sold at double the price!"]