Procuring Pills

"Junior, what you said makes a lot of sense. The matter with the Noble Lady Cream this time was to quickly boost my strength for the class competition. I absolutely cannot afford to delay my cultivation like this again in the future. After all, true strength comes from one's own power."

Hao Meng nodded in agreement with Ling Mu's plan. His experiences over the past five years had made him understand even more clearly that a cultivator's strength was the most important thing.

After seeing Hao Meng off, Ling Mu held the thick stack of Cangyun Gold Notes in his hand. This was wealth that many ordinary families couldn't acquire in a lifetime, yet it was barely enough for him to exchange for a few pieces of equipment and pills. This showed the immense resource consumption of the path of cultivation. Without strong sect or family support, one could barely move an inch. This was also a major reason why rogue cultivators could never become the mainstream in the Immortal Realm.

Skillfully, Ling Mu connected his consciousness to the Simulation System and opened the shop interface. After exchanging the corresponding amount of gold coins, Ling Mu quickly redeemed the three pieces of equipment he had previously selected.

The White Tiger Glazed Gauntlets, the Marauder Wisteria Armor, and the most mysterious Radiant Mercury Belt.

These were top-tier equipment that Ling Mu hadn't even dared to hope for. Now, they lay quietly before him, and the stack of gold notes in his hand had already been halved.

"This money really doesn't last long. Oh well, as long as Senior wins this time, it will all be worth it."

After storing the three pieces of equipment in the Simulation System's warehouse, Ling Mu walked out of the courtyard. Next, he needed to prepare the pills needed for the battle for his senior, which was also crucial for winning the class competition.

Qinglan City, as the largest commercial port in the Cangyun Empire, saw a large volume of goods from the interior being prepared for departure daily. Its unique geographical location and urban functions had created the most massive and busiest market in the entire empire – Qinglan Market.

In this market, merchants from all corners of the land gathered daily. Here, you could buy anything from anywhere on this continent, not only products from the Cangyun Empire but also specialties from forces like the Immortal Kingdom of Penglai and the Black Demon Islands. It was a paradise for merchants and also one of the places cultivators frequented the most.

The trade of natural medicinal ingredients and various pills was also a major component of Qinglan Market. Among them, Hundred Herbs Hall had the most complete selection and the most reasonable prices, making it the preferred choice for many cultivators in Qinglan City.

The branch of Hundred Herbs Hall in Qinglan City was a three-story building. Its magnificent square verandas were complemented by intricately carved pillars and rafters. The layered terraces were spacious and bright, exuding an ancient charm mixed with a lingering immortal aura, making one feel refreshed and at ease just by being there.

Ling Mu was currently in the main hall, browsing through the neatly arranged counters. The dazzling array of pills of all kinds made Ling Mu, a novice who had just resumed his cultivation, feel dizzy.

"I was too hasty, too hasty. How can there be so many types of pills? How will I know what to buy for Senior Hao?"

Just as Ling Mu was in a state of distress, a clear and melodious voice, like that of an oriole, reached him.

"Brother Ling Mu, is that you? What are you doing here?"

Following the sound, Ling Mu turned his head and saw a face with a smile like a blooming flower. The young girl before him was about thirteen or fourteen years old, dressed in a light yellow linen dress, with her dark hair tied in a simple ponytail. Her wheat-colored skin exuded youthful vitality.

If Lin Qingzhu's beauty was that of a pure and elegant celestial maiden, then the young girl before him exuded the gentle and unpretentious warmth of a girl next door.

"Xiao Yu, what are you doing here?"

Ling Mu quickly accessed the memories of his past self regarding the girl before him. His previous self had been helping the poor in the slums north of the city for years, and Xiao Yu's family was among them. He had not only helped her parents find jobs at the Twin Phoenix Tower but also discovered that Xiao Yu, who was only ten years old at the time, possessed cultivation talent. He then entrusted someone to send her to Cangyun Academy for her studies.

"Our academy is on break right now, so I found a part-time job at this Hundred Herbs Hall. It can help supplement our household expenses and save a bit for next year's tuition, as our academy charges fifty Cangyun Coins per year."

Seeing Ling Mu, Xiao Yu's eyes sparkled. The young man before her had saved her from the mire of fate; all her transformations were thanks to him.

"That's great, Xiao Yu. I happen to need to purchase a batch of pills for a friend, but as you know, I gave up cultivating for many years, so I know nothing about various pills. Please help me pick some out quickly."

Xiao Yu's appearance was like timely rain to Ling Mu, instantly solving a major problem for him.

"No problem, Brother Ling Mu. Don't underestimate me. Although I haven't been working here long, I've already memorized all three thousand types of pills sold in Hundred Herbs Hall."

Xiao Yu was intelligent and had excellent comprehension, a rare cultivation prodigy. Even Ling Mu, who had now increased his spiritual aptitude by five points, wouldn't dare to claim superiority over her in comprehension. The names and characteristics of three thousand types of pills were just a piece of cake for the girl with a photographic memory.

"I need a large quantity of pills that can replenish Blood Essence during combat, as well as fast-acting healing pills, and... and..."

Ling Mu rattled off about ten types of pills, but upon reflection, he realized many were unnecessary. This made him realize he truly didn't understand the art of pills. Spontaneously listing them like this, he couldn't find any pills that would genuinely help Senior Hao.

"Brother Ling Mu, you've mentioned so many, but many are repetitive. How about this: tell me about your friend's situation, and I'll help you choose suitable pills?"

Seeing Ling Mu's embarrassed expression, Xiao Yu couldn't help but chuckle. When had her Brother Ling Mu ever been in such a predicament?

"Alright, the situation is this... so I need a batch of pills to support him in completing the feat of defeating ten opponents consecutively."

In the memories of Ling Mu's previous self, Xiao Yu was one of the most trustworthy people. Therefore, Ling Mu now felt completely at ease telling her about the class competition plan, hoping Xiao Yu would help him brainstorm and offer advice on pill selection.

"I understand, Brother Ling Mu. I know a little about your Qinglan Academy's class competition. To achieve your plan, we need to make thorough preparations in terms of pills. I have a general idea, but these pills themselves are quite valuable, and the quantity you need is not small..."

Xiao Yu looked at Ling Mu, hesitating. For many years, she knew that Ling Mu hadn't had an easy time in the Ling Family, and his meager monthly stipend was all used for the Twin Phoenix Tower and helping the poor.

"Don't worry, your brother is rich now. Here, this is a gold note for one hundred thousand Cangyun Coins. Take it to purchase the pills first. If it's not enough, just ask me."

Under Xiao Yu's dumbfounded gaze, Ling Mu pulled out a thick stack of gold notes and generously stuffed them into her hand. Although his actions were extravagant, Ling Mu's mindset at that moment could be summed up in one word.

"Satisfying!"

After waiting in the private room and finishing the third pot of Jade Luo Spirit Tea from Hundred Herbs Hall, Xiao Yu finally returned with a middle-aged man.

"Young Master Ling, I am the shopkeeper here, Wang Fugui. How could you visit our humble establishment without notifying me in advance? If you need anything, we can deliver it directly to your residence."

"It's nothing, Shopkeeper Wang, no need to be so polite. I just happened to need a batch of pills and coincidentally met Xiao Yu here, so I asked her to help me select them."

"Young Master Ling, this is the list of pills you need, totaling one hundred and two thousand Cangyun Coins. I've taken the liberty of giving you a discount, so you only need to pay one hundred thousand. I'll also credit all the sales performance to Xiao Yu. Please take a look."

It was clear that this Shopkeeper Wang was an experienced hand. Not only did he give a discount on the pills, but he also specifically emphasized that all the sales performance would be attributed to Xiao Yu. Generally, ordinary employees' performance had to be shared with their supervisors. By doing this, he was clearly trying to curry favor with Ling Mu, recognizing his identity and wealth.

Ling Mu understood and saw Xiao Yu winking at him from the side, so he deliberately returned a glance.

This scene was observed by Shopkeeper Wang, who became even more convinced that the second young master of the City Lord's mansion had an unusual relationship with the common girl under his employ. He secretly resolved to take better care of Xiao Yu in the future.

"Then, Young Master Ling, please take your time to review. If you have any questions about the list, feel free to call me."

Seeing that Ling Mu had no further instructions, Shopkeeper Wang tactfully withdrew from the room and closed the door.

"Brother Ling Mu, quickly take a look. These are the pills I carefully selected based on your friend's situation."

Ling Mu then turned his gaze to the list before him. On the three-foot-long white paper, the names and effects of over a dozen types of pills were written densely and in great detail. Every word conveyed Xiao Yu's thoughtfulness, warming Ling Mu's heart.

Golden Crow Qi Replenishing Pill, 100 pills, can quickly replenish Blood Essence, suitable for continuous combat.

Yellow Dragon Blood Coagulation Pill, 50 pills, a top-grade healing medicine, quickly stops bleeding and accelerates the recovery of physical injuries.

The Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng Pill, ten pieces, can temporarily enhance the strength of the meridians.

The Primordial Origin Immortal Pill, one piece, can activate all the primordial energy within the dantian, suitable for a final, desperate blow.

More than a dozen types of pills, each extremely suitable for continuous, high-intensity combat, covering all sorts of emergencies within this list of medicinal pills.

"Xiao Yu, thank you. Without you, I wouldn't have known how to choose these pills. Now our Profound Tier Class has an even greater chance of winning."

Putting away the list of pills, Ling Mu sincerely thanked the young girl before him. Her appearance had truly helped him complete the final piece of his miracle-creating puzzle.

After bidding farewell to Xiao Yu and instructing Steward Wang to deliver the pills to the academy, Ling Mu also left the Hundred Herbs Hall. Everything was now ready, and all that remained was for the academy competition to begin.

A glint of light flickered in Ling Mu's eyes. This was the first time since his transmigration that he had yearned for victory so intensely. The evening breeze rustled the young boy's long hair, and his figure under the setting sun slowly grew taller, until he seemed to touch the heavens.

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