Liu Yuanping

"This senior brother, may I ask what kind of pill you're looking to buy?"

As Zhao Huaian entered the Pill Refining Pavilion and looked around, a young girl in a light purple dress with small floral patterns greeted him.

Zhao Huaian turned to look. This girl had a cultivation of Qi Refining Layer Four, and her features were rather pretty.

"Junior Sister here is called Liu Yin'er, a sales introducer for the first-floor pills. I've received specialized training at the Pill Pavilion and am very familiar with all the pills here. I can give you a brief introduction."

Seeing Zhao Huaian's appraising gaze, Liu Yin'er smiled lightly.

"I need some cultivation pills!"

Zhao Huaian nodded and stated his needs: "Preferably ones with good quality and effects, suitable for cultivators above Qi Refining Mid-stage."

"Cultivation pills... For pills that meet your requirements, there's the Tier One Lower-grade Qi Boosting Pill, which would be quite beneficial for your current cultivation level."

"If you want something of higher quality, the Tier One Mid-grade Yellow Dragon Pill has fairly good effects, though the price is a bit higher."

Liu Yin'er replied with a professional smile on her face.

"Forget the Qi Boosting Pill... Give me a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill. I'll go back and try its effects first."

Zhao Huaian thought it over and chose the Yellow Dragon Pill, which was of a higher grade and quality.

He had already used too many Qi Boosting Pills before, and now his body had developed drug resistance to them, making them completely unsuitable for continued use.

"You have good judgment, senior brother. This Tier One Mid-grade Yellow Dragon Pill is far more effective than the Qi Boosting Pill, and it just so happens to match your current cultivation level for training."

Liu Yin'er said with a smile, taking a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill from the counter and handing it to Zhao Huaian.

Zhao Huaian nodded and took the Yellow Dragon Pill: "If the effects are good, I'll definitely buy again. How much does this bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill cost?"

"Fifteen Low-grade Spirit Stones per bottle." Liu Yin'er replied with a beaming smile.

Not bad, not too expensive!

Zhao Huaian breathed a sigh of relief and took out fifteen Low-grade Spirit Stones from his robe.

After the transaction was complete, Liu Yin'er saw that Zhao Huaian had no intention of buying other pills, so she went to greet other guests who had just entered the Pill Pavilion.

Zhao Huaian didn't linger long in the Pill Pavilion either. After glancing around, he disappeared through the bustling doorway.

Leaving the Pill Refining Pavilion, Zhao Huaian returned to West Street for a stroll.

His proficiency in Spirit Talisman Mastery was now full. As long as he had the explanations and drawing methods for Tier Two spirit talismans, he could become a Tier Two Spirit Talisman Master at any time.

Unfortunately, not to mention Tier Two spirit talisman drawing methods, after a full round of strolling, Zhao Huaian hadn't even seen a Tier One Upper-grade or even a Tier One Mid-grade spirit talisman drawing method.

"Sigh... I still have to rely on luck for these things. For now, my main focus is accumulating spirit stones. When my wealth is substantial, maybe luck will come knocking one day."

Zhao Huaian shook his head. Though he felt regret, he wasn't too disappointed.

He believed that as long as he had enough spirit stones, with their help, he could easily learn higher-level spirit talisman drawing methods.

So his main goal now, aside from cultivation, was to earn enough spirit stones.

With this plan in mind, Zhao Huaian strolled around a bit more and was about to leave.

But just as he took two steps, he spotted a familiar figure at a stall not far ahead.

"Eh... isn't that Brother Liu?"

Looking at the familiar figure, Zhao Huaian couldn't help but walk over curiously.

This person was none other than Liu Bohu.

What piqued Zhao Huaian's curiosity was that he was actually setting up a stall here?

"Brother Zhao, you're back from completing the mission?" Liu Bohu greeted warmly with a smile.

Zhao Huaian nodded and looked at Liu Bohu's stall: "I just got back from the mission today. After receiving the reward, I came here to buy some cultivation pills. But Brother Liu, what are you doing here?"

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Liu Bohu chuckled and said, "I killed a few monster beasts during the mission and came here to sell them with my clan brother."

As he spoke, Liu Bohu pointed to a late Qi Refining cultivator sitting nearby with his eyes closed in meditation and introduced him: "Brother Zhao, this is my clan brother Liu Yuanping, whom I often mention. He has a cultivation of Qi Refining Layer Eight."

"I see..."

Zhao Huaian nodded in realization and quickly cupped his hands toward Liu Yuanping: "Junior Brother greets Senior Brother Liu."

Liu Yuanping nodded slightly, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "I've often heard Bohu mention you. Not bad, you've got potential!"

"Senior Brother Liu flatters me. Junior Brother still has matters to attend to, so I won't disturb your business..."

Zhao Huaian cupped his hands and turned to leave.

"Junior Brother Zhao, wait. No need to rush off so soon!"

But before he could leave, Liu Yuanping called out to him.

Zhao Huaian turned around curiously, looking at Liu Yuanping with confusion: "Does Senior Brother Liu have any instructions?"

"No instructions. Since you and Bohu are good friends and both entered the Greenwood Sect together, here's what I'll do. I'll have Bohu cut you ten jin of monster beast meat as a welcome gift from me, your senior brother."

Liu Yuanping smiled and instructed Liu Bohu beside him to cut out ten jin of monster beast meat.

Beside him, Liu Bohu was momentarily stunned, then without hesitation quickly sliced ten jin of monster beast meat.

Watching the warm and enthusiastic Liu Yuanping, Zhao Huaian found himself frozen in place for a moment.

Ever since entering the Greenwood Sect, he had always been the one delivering gifts to higher-realm cultivators, yet today he never expected that this Qi Refining Layer Eight Liu Yuanping would gift him ten jin of monster beast meat at their very first meeting.

But seeing the monster beast meat Liu Bohu handed over, Zhao Huaian quickly snapped out of it and hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "One should not accept rewards without merit. How about this—how many spirit stones for these ten jin of monster beast meat? Consider it a purchase from me."

Zhao Huaian did not know Liu Yuanping well.

Given his cautious nature, he naturally would not rashly accept something Liu Yuanping offered.

After all, there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Some things, once accepted, would have to be repaid many times over in the end.

"It's nothing. This is merely Tier One Mid-grade Black Wind Boar Meat, not worth many spirit stones. Just get along well with Bohu in the future."

Seeing Zhao Huaian reach into his robes for spirit stones, Liu Yuanping waved his hand and put on a deliberately stern expression. "Of course, if you look down on Bohu, then these ten jin of Black Wind Boar Meat might as well not be accepted."

"That's right, Brother Zhao! This Black Wind Boar Meat is only one Low-grade Spirit Stone for five jin, and I still have over a thousand jin in stock. Selling it is no trouble at all."

Liu Bohu also chimed in with a smile.

"Well..."

Zhao Huaian heard the price and did not hesitate much. He nodded and said, "In that case, thank you, Senior Brother Liu."

One Low-grade Spirit Stone for five jin meant it was worth two Low-grade Spirit Stones in total—truly not an expensive price.

It seemed Liu Yuanping had no ulterior motives and was simply displaying the magnanimity befitting a senior brother.

Of course, if Liu Yuanping ever tried to use these ten jin of Black Wind Boar Meat to demand something from him in the future, then he was sorry...

Zhao Huaian was never one to be swayed by petty favors.

"No need for thanks. Since you have matters to attend to, go ahead and take care of them." Liu Yuanping waved his hand and smiled at Zhao Huaian.

"Mm, Junior Brother takes his leave!"

Zhao Huaian nodded, picked up the ten jin of Black Wind Boar Meat, and left the Greenwood Market.

Watching Zhao Huaian's retreating figure, Liu Bohu could not help but ask, "Clan Brother, it's true that I get along well with Zhao Huaian, but is he worth you being so courteous?"

"His talent is far better than yours. Without anyone's help, he has already reached Qi Refining Layer Four. Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm is only a matter of time. Consider this me building a connection for you in advance. When you have troubles in the future, he will surely lend a hand."

"Besides, this Black Wind Boar Meat isn't worth much. What harm is there in giving him ten jin? It strengthens your bond with him and shows my generosity as a senior brother—why not do it?"

Liu Yuanping let out a light chuckle, paid no further attention to Liu Bohu, and sat back down cross-legged, closing his eyes to cultivate.