Crisis

After consolidating his cultivation for several days, Su Bai finally pushed open the door and left, completely satisfied.

He had just returned to the front hall of the Pill Shop and hadn't even had a chance to drink a sip of the Spirit Tea brewed by Zhang Ying when a hearty laugh came from the doorway.

"Alchemist Lu Jiu! Congratulations! Congratulations!"

The newcomer was tall and imposing, with thick eyebrows and large eyes. He was none other than Lu Yue, the head of the Lu family and the number one weapon-refining master in Tianxing City!

"Pavilion Master Lu is renowned South Sea, overpowering even the Disciple of the Pill Saint. Now, he has attracted the attention of the Demon King, and Old Ancestor Heavenly Star has personally intervened for you!"

Such glory is unmatched by any of the younger generation in Heavenly Star City!

As soon as Lu Yue entered, he cupped his hands in congratulations to Su Bai, his words full of sincere praise.

Ever since Su Bai helped him refine the extremely high-quality Yingning Pill, Lu Yue had held Su Bai in high regard. Now, after hearing about the various deeds in the South Sea, he admired Prostrating on All Five Points even more.

"Master Lu, you're too kind. It's just empty fame."

Su Bai smiled and stood up to return the greeting, then invited Lu Yue to a tea table to the side.

Seeing this, Wei Chun quickly stepped forward, his face beaming with smiles. "Master Lu is right!"

Our Pavilion Master Lu is a celestial being descended to earth; how could a mere alchemist from the South Sea Pill possibly be a match for him!

In my opinion, let alone the younger generation, even among the older generation, there are few who can compare to our Pavilion Master Lu!

After returning, Wei Chun surprisingly chose to join the No. 9 Pill Shop, officially becoming an alchemist at Su Bai Pill Shop.

His Peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, coupled with his experience in alchemy, could indeed save Su Bai a lot of trouble, so Su Bai accepted him as a disciple.

This led to him becoming his long-term henchman.

Su Bai ignored the sycophant and went straight to Lu Yue, saying, "Master Lu, did you come here today for the remaining portions of Yingning Pill?"

Su Bai had initially promised to refine ten portions of Yingning Pill for Lu Yue, but only delivered a few before heading to the South Sea. He then went into seclusion in Gaosong Spirit Plain, and the matter was delayed indefinitely.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yue's face lit up with anticipation, and he nodded. "That's exactly it."

"To be honest, Alchemist Lu Jiu, those few portions of Yingning Pill are extremely important to one of my juniors. He is currently at a critical moment in breaking through a bottleneck. If he could have the help of high-quality Spirit Pills refined by you, Alchemist Lu Jiu, his chances of success would be greatly increased."

Upon hearing this, Su Bai immediately nodded. "Of course, it's my duty. But..."

He frowned slightly and looked at Zhang Ying behind him. "Xiaoying, has Star Luo Pill Pavilion sent Spirit Medicine Ingredients for Yingning Pill recently?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ying looked puzzled and shook her head. "Boss, since you went to the South Sea, Star Luo Pill Pavilion has only sent the materials for the Spirit Gathering Pill you ordered a few times, and hasn't sent any other High-grade Spirit Medicine."

I thought you had other plans, so I didn't dare ask any further.

No spirit medicine have been delivered?

Su Bai's heart sank.

Although the materials for Yingning Pill are rare, with the capabilities of the Star Luo Pill Pavilion, they should be able to gather one or two portions within a few months.

Several months have passed, and there has been no movement whatsoever, which is highly unusual.

"Master Lu, there seems to be something fishy about this."

Su Bai said to Lu Yue with a solemn expression, "I will go to the Star Luo Pill Pavilion to find out the details. I will notify you immediately as soon as I have any news."

Seeing that Su Bai's expression didn't seem feigned, Lu Yue Consciousness something might be wrong and got up to take his leave.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble Alchemist Lu Jiu."

After seeing Lu Yue off, Su Bai did not delay at all and immediately set off for the headquarters of the Star Luo Pill Pavilion.

Along the way, he keenly sensed that the atmosphere in the entire Profound Pill Market was strangely oppressive.

The once bustling streets, filled with the aroma of incense, are now much quieter.

Many Pill Shop were deserted, and even the official store of Profound Pill Market had a sign that read "Many kinds of Third-tier Spirit Pill are temporarily out of stock".

Many Cultivator paced anxiously at the entrance of the Pill Shop, their faces showing undisguised worry and irritability.

"What's going on? Even the most basic ' Core Condensation Pill ' is out of stock?"

I've been stuck at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage for half a year, just waiting for this batch of Pill to break through!

"Don't even mention it! I spent a fortune to order the ' Azure Nether Pill,' but they said there aren't enough materials, so it's been postponed indefinitely!"

Is this even allowed to cultivate?!

"Have you heard? Apparently, there's a major problem with the supply of spirit medicine. Many Golden Core Stage cultivators have run out of cultivation Pill!"

The various whispers reached Su Bai's ears, intensifying his unease.

This is no longer just his problem; all cultivators in Heavenly Star City are facing an unprecedented crisis.