Making purchases

"There is nothing you can't do."

Su Bai smiled slightly, stretched out his hand and patted Storage Bag lightly.

The brilliance flashed, and the same Jade Box appeared in his hand.

He held Jade Box in both hands with a slightly solemn expression, as if he was holding some fragile treasure and carefully handed it forward.

Alchemist Lan Seeing Su Bai being so cautious, he couldn't help but pay more attention to it, and his originally somewhat casual sitting posture became more upright.

He stretched out his hands and took Jade Box steadily as if treating a treasure.

Their fingers inevitably touched the slightly cool edge of Jade Box for a moment.

At this moment when the fingertips touch!

Su Bai did not hesitate at all, and decisively gave the order in his heart, "Give me Alchemy Talent--[Candle Heart Reflecting Fire] on Copy target Lan Yan!"

[Copy succeeded! Copy target Alchemy Talent: Candle Heart Reflecting Fire(Yellow Tier).]

The moment Copy was completed, an indescribable strange feeling, like a warm stream, quietly poured in from the point of contact, quickly spreading to Su Bai's limbs and bones, and finally converging in the depths of Sea of Consciousness.

Almost at the same time, the world in Su Bai's eyes seemed to have undergone subtle changes.

His senses seemed to be invisibly enhanced and given new dimensions.

In the dark golden Alchemy Furnace in the center of the room, the remaining Alchemy Fire that was originally isolated by the furnace wall and could only be judged by experience became extremely clear to his perception at this moment.

He could "see" the orange-red flame core inside the furnace that was slowly cooling but still fluctuating in a specific rhythm.

You can "feel" the subtle gradient distribution of its temperature, and you can even vaguely "smell" the last trace of medicinal essence and elixir ash remaining in the flame.

There is even an urge to step forward and control the heat.

Is this the Initial feeling Yellow-tier Alchemy Talent[Candle Heart Reflecting Fire] brings?

It's truly amazing!

Su Bai secretly praised it in his heart and suppressed the urge to try fire control immediately.

Now is not the time.

Talent has been obtained, but the alchemy skills need to be refined step by step from the basics, so there is no rush.

His expression remained unchanged, and he loosened the hand holding Jade Box, as if the touch was just an ordinary accident during the transaction.

Alchemist Lan on the opposite side had no idea that his core Talent had been killed by Copy in an instant.

All his mind was firmly attracted by the newly received Jade Box in his hand.

He took a deep breath and gently opened the lid of the box with anticipation.

Four spirit medicine plants with different shapes, colors and smells are lying quietly on the special soft cushions in the box.

"It turns out it's these four plants..." Alchemist Lan's eyes suddenly lit up.

He carefully picked them up one by one, brought them close to his eyes and looked at them carefully. His fingers gently brushed the texture of the leaves, his nose slightly twitched, and he discerned the mixed but unique medicinal fragrance, with undisguised joy on his face.

These four strains of spirit medicine, plus the previous one, are all auxiliary medicines or monarch medicines that are crucial in refining certain high-level Pills but are often difficult to find due to special origins or harsh growing conditions.

Among them, "Ink Jade Gold-Edged Grass" and "Star Vein Silverleaf Artemisia" were the two main materials that he had been searching for for months but could not find when he was studying an ancient Pill Formula recently!

As the saying goes, "things are expensive when they leave home". Spirit medicine, which was considered rare even in Qingzhou and Blood River Secret Realm, is even more scarce in the Demon Star Sea, and its value naturally increases.

He held Jade Box, and it took him a while to calm down a little from the excitement of finding a treasure. He raised his head and looked at Su Bai with a burning gaze. "These five spirit medicine... Fellow Daoist, oh, that's right!"

He suddenly slapped his forehead, with an apologetic look on his face, "Look at me, I was just looking at the medicine, and I forgot to ask my fellow Daoist for his name."

"It's really rude, I hope fellow Daoist friends don't blame me."

Alchemist is obsessed with rare medicinal materials and forgets about himself. It is common, but his behavior is more real.

Su Bai handed over his name and gave his pseudonym again. "Alchemist Lan You're welcome, I'm Lu Jiu, I'd like to introduce Overseas Rogue Cultivator."

"Daoist Lu Jiu!"

Lan Yan nodded, wrote down the name, then pointed at Jade Box, with uncontrollable excitement in his tone, "Fellow Daoist Lu, these five spirit medicine plants are of good quality, of sufficient vintage, and well preserved. They are really rare."

"Especially these 'Ink Jade Gold-Edged Grass' and 'Star Vein Silverleaf Artemisia' are crucial to the current research. I am willing to bid... six thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone! I wonder if you can part with me?"

This price has exceeded Su Bai's estimated market price by about one thousand Spirit Stone, with a premium of nearly 20%, which shows Lan Yan's urgency.

Sure enough, good goods need to be sold to people who know the goods and are sold to experts who really need them and understand their value, in order to maximize profits.

Su Bai was satisfied in his heart, but still maintained the weighing look on his face that is common in casual transactions. He pondered for a moment (, and then nodded slowly. "Alchemist Lan is so refreshing, Lu is not easy to control. Okay, according to Alchemist Lan, six thousand Spirit Stone, these five spirit medicine plants belong to fellow Daoists."

"Great!"

Lan Yan had a smile on his face, obviously very satisfied with the transaction.

He paused and then asked, "Fellow Daoist Lu, for this Spirit Stone, do you want Heavenly Star Alliance points, or do you want Spirit Stone directly?"

Heavenly Star Alliance points are more convenient to use within the alliance's sphere of influence, and can even be redeemed for some resources or services that are difficult to find outside. However, for members of the African alliance or highly mobile Cultivator, Spirit Stone is undoubtedly more versatile and more concealed.

Su Bai almost without thinking, "I want Spirit Stone."

Although the points are good, they are too deeply tied to the Heavenly Star Alliance. His identity as "Lu Jiu" is still uncertain in the future. It is safer to settle for Spirit Stone.

"Okay."

Lan Yan didn't ask any more questions, and immediately started counting Spirit Stone from a rather delicate Storage Bag around his waist.

I saw him waving his hand, and a flash of light flashed on the table. A pile of neatly stacked Spiritual Qi and dense Low-grade Spirit Stone quickly piled up, quickly forming a hill.

With the help of Divine Sense, he counted very quickly. In a short time, the entire six thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone had been checked, loaded into an empty Storage Bag, and handed to Su Bai.

Su Bai took it and Divine Sense scanned it. The number was correct and the quality was standard Low-grade Spirit Stone. He nodded to accept it and put the bag of Spirit Stone into his own Storage Bag.

The transaction is completed, Lan Yan is in a great mood.

He thought for a moment and took out a delicate card about two fingers wide and three inches long from his sleeve.

On the front of the card, the simple [Blue Heart Pavilion] emblem and the word "VIP" are outlined with aura.

"Fellow Daoist Lu is a big help today."

Lan Yan handed the card to Su Bai with a serious tone, "This is my [Blue Heart Pavilion] specially made VIP Token, the quantity is limited."

"Use this card to purchase any Pill at [Blue Heart Pavilion] or commission alchemy, and you will enjoy a 10% discount. Fellow Daoists, please keep it and keep it properly."

A glimmer of confidence flashed in his eyes, and he continued, "To be honest with you, fellow Daoist, I have some experience with Dao of Alchemy, and I also have the ambition to run [Blue Heart Pavilion] into one of the best Star Luo Market refining Pill Shop."

"Given time, VIP Card like this may not be easy to obtain." This is not a boast. Based on his [Candle Heart Reflecting Fire]'s background of Talent and Master Qian Lu Disciple, he does have such potential.

"In addition," Lan Yan added at the end, with expectation in his eyes, "If you are lucky enough to get a similar rare spirit medicine in the future, no matter what, please give priority to [Blue Heart Pavilion]. In terms of price, you will never be disappointed."

Su Bai took over this well-made VIP Card. It was slightly cold in his hand, and he could feel the weak identification array contained in it.

He put it away solemnly and nodded in agreement. "Alchemist Lan is a generous gift. I am ashamed to accept it. If I get spirit medicine again in the future, I will come to bother you first."

Before leaving, Su Bai did not forget another purpose of the trip.

Experience the fineness of Pill produced by this unique Talent Alchemist.

He spent 585 Spirit Stone (after 10% off) to buy a bottle of ten pieces of "Blue Origin Pill".

I bought Pill and Jade Bottle is warm and moist. As soon as I opened the cork, a pure and gentle medicinal fragrance came out. The elixir was round and uniform in color, with a faint light blue halo flowing around. Just by looking at the appearance, I knew it was an extraordinary product.

After the transaction is completed, the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.

Su Bai said goodbye and left this medicinal-scented room [Blue Heart Pavilion].

Walking on the still bustling Pill Street, Su Bai touched the six thousand Spirit Stone Storage Bag in his arms, and felt the subtle changes in perception brought about by the newly acquired [Candle Heart Reflecting Fire] Talent, feeling quite satisfied in his heart.

The first phase of the plan to obtain Alchemy Talent has been successfully completed.

"The next step is to use the identity of Alchemist as a long-term cover."

Su Bai calmly planned while moving with the flow of people.

"Alchemist, naturally it is best to have your own shop to look solid."

"But given that I have never even touched Alchemy Furnace's skills, if I rashly rent a shop in a prime location like Alchemy Street, it would be tantamount to paying high rent to the Heavenly Star Alliance in vain, and it would easily arouse suspicion and expose my feet."

He glanced at the slightly noisy and densely packed area at the end of Pill Street.

That is the famous "Stall Street" in Star Luo Market, which allows Cultivator to pay a small fee to set up a temporary stall. It is a gathering place for people with different religions, buy low, sell high, deal with things from unknown origins, or are not good at craftsmanship to sell their own goods.

There are also some low-level Alchemists with limited skills who set up stalls to sell their own refined Pill. The price is low, but the quality varies, and most of them are low-level Cultivators who are short of money.

"The quality of the Pill produced during the initial training period is definitely not high, so it can be blended in with the Stall Street for shipment. It can recover part of the cost without looking out of place."

Su Bai quickly came up with an idea, "The top priority is to find a stable place to stay, purchase basic alchemy materials, and then... complete the first assassination mission as soon as possible."

"Only after the mission is completed, the reward is obtained, and the identity is confirmed to be safe, can we study Dao of Alchemy in seclusion with peace of mind."

He no longer missed the prosperity of Pill Street, and turned towards the area on the opposite edge of Star Luo Market, where the rent was lower.

Not long after, Su Bai came to Market Northwest Corner, a gathering area specially rented to low-level Cultivator or short-term stayers.

The buildings here are obviously much denser. The small courtyards are neatly arranged and the area is not large. However, the basic protective, restraint and silent formations are also complete.

The concentration of Spiritual Qi in the air is thinner than that in the core area of Pill Street and Market, but it is also stronger than that in the outer city.

Su Bai found the manager Cultivator here and expressed his intention.

When the other party saw that he was Foundation Establishment, his attitude was quite polite and he showed him several vacant yards.

In the end, Su Bai chose a small, independent courtyard in a relatively secluded location.

The yard is about fifty square meters, and nearly half of it is a small open-air patio. The ground is paved with blue bricks, and there is a shallow spiritual spring in the corner. The main room is a quiet room of about twenty square meters, with extremely simple furnishings, including a bed, a futon, a table and a chair.

"One year's rent, three hundred Low-grade Spirit Stone, one deposit and one payment, minimum lease period of half a year." The manager Cultivator quoted the price.

This price may be a bit stressful for Qi Refining Cultivator, but for the Foundation Establishment Realm and Su Bai, it is still within the acceptable range.

He readily paid Spirit Stone(,, and obtained the control of the courtyard gate Jade Token and a simple lease, temporarily having a legal foothold in the inner city of Heavenly Star City.

After settling down, Su Bai immediately started purchasing the necessary items for alchemy.

He first went to the spiritual material wholesale area in Market, and after some inquiries, he finally selected Tier One Lower-grade Pill"Essence Replenishing Pill" as his first choice for alchemy.

Jingyuan Dan is a basic elixir commonly used by monks in the early stage of Qi refining to strengthen the foundation and cultivate Yuan to assist in entraining Qi. The formula is public, the materials are common and cheap, and the refining steps are relatively simple. It is one of the most suitable elixirs for novices to practice.

Su Bai spent five hundred Spirit Stone to purchase one hundred complete materials of "Essence Replenishing Pill" at one time.

Each material costs 5 Spirit Stone, and theoretically can produce up to 100 pills.

The retail price of the finished product Essence Replenishing Pill in the market is of average quality. You can buy about ten pieces of Low-grade Spirit Stone for one piece.

If it can be 100% successful and the quality is acceptable, and all 100 materials are refined, there will be a gross profit of about 500 Spirit Stone.

Of course, this is the most ideal situation. For beginners in alchemy, the scrap rate is often astonishingly high.

Next, there is the most important tool-Alchemy Furnace.

Su Bai came to a medium-sized store specializing in Law Artifact.

Alchemy Furnace is large in size and complex in structure.

The requirements for heat resistance and thermal conductivity uniformity are extremely high, and the price is far from comparable to the attack or defense Law Artifact of the same level.

After some selection, Su Bai fell in love with First-tier Mid-grade Alchemy Furnace.

The furnace is about two feet high, with three legs and two ears. The furnace body is engraved with the basic fire and temperature stabilization Turbidity-Scattering Array. The shape is simple and simple. Although it is not a high-quality product, it is enough for novices.

"The price of this furnace is one thousand one hundred Spirit Stone." The store clerk quoted.

Su Bai made a slight counteroffer, and finally the deal was settled for one thousand Spirit Stone.

At this point, the initial investment has reached 1,500 Spirit Stone (500 materials + Pill Furnace 1000), not counting the cost of renting the hospital.

Alchemist In this way, before you can become famous and profit, you must first have a large "tuition fee".

No wonder many casual practitioners, even if they are interested in alchemy, are often deterred by the upfront investment.

Returning to the small rented courtyard with the purchased supplies, Su Bai placed Pill Furnace in the middle of Quiet Chamber, and put all kinds of medicinal materials into categories.

Looking at these preparations, he took a deep breath.

Everything is ready, all we need to do is... complete the assassination mission first.

There is uncertainty in the assassination mission, which must be resolved before the identity is completely stabilized and the long-term alchemy disguise begins.

Otherwise, if an accident occurs during the mission, the newly rented courtyard and purchased materials may become a burden.

Early the next morning, Su Bai took out the mission Jade Slip. After confirming the identity of the target, he changed his clothes and quietly left the training yard.

It's time to complete the task.