Alchemist Chu Xiu, Who Would Have Thought He'd Rip Off an Acquaintance (1/5)

Time flew by and it was already afternoon. Xu Changqing went out again.

Sure enough, the door was open this time, and the person was home.

Upon seeing Xu Changqing arrive, Zhang Su was overjoyed and said with a smile, "It just so happens that the Alchemist I know just refined a new pill today, so we'll definitely be able to buy it first."

Xu Changqing nodded slightly. "Everything will be arranged by Senior Brother."

Zhang Su wasted no time, summoned her mode of transportation [Camouflaged Wooden Butterfly], and waved. "Hurry up, let's go to the [Alchemy Pavilion] now."

Xu Changqing carefully put away the Big-Leaf Grass, then leaped up and landed steadily on the butterfly's back. He had thought it would be very soft, but it turned out to be exceptionally tough.

Zhang Su's heart stirred, and she issued a command. The wooden butterfly under her feet began to flap its wings, and a strong wind swept around, blowing weeds and scattering stones.

Then, carrying the two people on its back, it soared into the sky and flew upwards.

Standing on the back of the wooden butterfly, Xu Changqing observed it carefully and soon revealed an envious look in his eyes.

This spirit beast's ability is too incredible; it can disguise itself as the exact same color as anything around it.

If there is only sunlight, the body, along with the person on its back, will gradually become transparent, making it ideal for escaping or stalking.

At this moment, Zhang Su spoke up, "The Alchemy Pavilion is located south of our Spirit Fields. There is a particularly rare Earthfire there, which is said to improve the quality of pills and reduce more impurities."

Xu Changqing smiled and said, "This is my first time going."

Zhang Su then introduced, "In the Alchemy Pavilion, Alchemist are divided into five levels: Fire Spiritual Root Apprentice, Junior Alchemist, Advanced Alchemist, Master Alchemist, and Alchemy Grandmaster. My friend here is called [Chu Xiu], and he is currently a Junior Alchemist."

Xu Changqing immediately flattered, "To know Senior Brother Zhang, this person must be extraordinary."

Sure enough, Zhang Su's smile widened even more upon hearing this, "Junior brother, you're absolutely right. Junior Alchemist can attempt to refine Foundation Establishment; Chu Xiu succeeded once."

Originally, he planned to introduce this Junior Alchemist to Xu Changqing so that he could purchase Foundation Establishment in the future.

Unexpectedly, this Junior Brother Xu successfully Foundation Establishment without making a sound, and didn't even need any pills.

This situation is extremely rare; it might only happen to one in ten thousand cultivators.

However, even if we don't need Foundation Establishment now, we still need other pills.

For example, the [Foundation Pill] that is taken during the Foundation Establishment Realm is indispensable because it can accelerate the absorption and refining efficiency of Spiritual Qi.

The two kept talking throughout the journey.

As time passed, the surrounding temperature rose higher and higher.

You can even feel an invisible wave of heat surging towards you.

There was little vegetation around, and even the river had dried up.

The ground was dry and peeling, with shocking cracks everywhere.

Immediately, Zhang Su said, "This is the Earthfire Zone where the Alchemy Pavilion is located."

Xu Changqing looked into the distance and discovered many buildings of varying sizes, especially a three-story [Alchemy Tower] in the deepest recess.

The number of people, especially Fire Spiritual Root Apprentice, is greater than expected.

Zhang Su pointed downwards and said, "All the medicinal herbs we grow will be sent here and processed personally by the Fire Spiritual Root Apprentice."

Xu Changqing asked curiously, "Are all the Alchemist Alchemy Tower?"

Zhang Su shook his head and said, "The Alchemy Tower contains all kinds of rare pills and Pill Formula. Only Advanced Alchemist are qualified to enter."

Whether Fire Spiritual Root Apprentice or Junior Alchemist, they all have to build their own Alchemy Chamber.

Xu Changqing suddenly realized. "I see."

Before long, the wooden butterfly slowly landed and stopped in front of a two-story house.

Zhang Su landed first, then softly called out, "Fellow Daoist Chu!"

A short while later, the door creaked open, and a man with panda eyes poked his head out. "Oh, it's Fellow Daoist Zhang."

Xu Changqing stood behind and observed.

This person is in their thirties or forties.

He is of medium build, neither tall nor short.

Some of them were slovenly, with messy hair, looking like a bird's nest.

He had a medicinal scent that Xu Changqing found quite familiar; it was actually the scent that every Alchemist would emit.

Zhang Su pointed at Xu Changqing and introduced him, "Fellow Daoist Chu, this is my junior brother whom I value highly in the Spirit Fields. His name is Xu Changqing, and he is also a Spirit Farmer."

Xu Changqing stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Master Chu!"

Chu Xiu couldn't help but look him up and down. Her first impression was that he was young, probably in his early twenties, but there was nothing else particularly remarkable about him.

However, this address of "Master" made him feel very comfortable.

Zhang Su chuckled and said, "Junior Brother Xu, this Fellow Daoist Chu is very skilled in Pill Formula. If you need any pills in the future, you can come directly to him."

Chu Xiu pouted and said, "You can look for them, but you can't disturb me while I'm refining pills."

"Of course, of course," Zhang Su nodded hurriedly in agreement.

Then, Chu Xiu called out, "Don't stay outside, come in."

Xu Changqing and Zhang Su exchanged a glance, then entered the house one after the other.

Upon entering, Xu Changqing's first impression was one of "disorder."

The entire living room was almost entirely filled with all sorts of medicinal herbs, dregs, and defective products, which resulted in a very complex and even somewhat pungent smell.

Zhang Su immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist Chu, how many kinds of pills did you refine this time?"

Chu Xiu didn't answer, but turned and went into the Alchemy Chamber next door. A short while later, she came out with two trays of pills, one yellowish and the other greenish, and then said:

"The demand for Stamina Pill and Foundation Pill has surged recently, so I'm refining both."

Upon hearing the name Stamina Pill, Xu Changqing stepped forward to investigate.

I must say, this Stamina Pill is really well made.

The colors and sizes are perfectly uniform, without the slightest deviation.

Seeing how serious the other person was, Chu Xiu couldn't help but say proudly, "This is Premium Grade 'Stamina Pill,' you've never seen one like it before!"

"Uh." Xu Changqing blinked.

Zhang Su picked up a greenish-colored Foundation Pill to examine it, then asked, "As expected of Fellow Daoist Chu, your alchemy skills are truly impressive. How many Spirit Stone does one Foundation Pill cost?"

Chu Xiu shrugged. "I usually sell it for fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stone. Considering our many collaborations, I'll give you a discount of five Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

Zhang Su's eyes lit up. "Forty-five Low-Grade Spirit Stone each, that's really cheap!"

Xu Changqing asked curiously, "How many Spirit Stone does one of these Stamina Pill cost?"

Chu Xiu said calmly, "Since you were introduced by Fellow Daoist Zhang, I'll give you five Low-Grade Spirit Stone per stone."

Xu Changqing was stunned. If he remembered correctly, this item, of the same Premium Grade, could be bought for three Low-Grade Spirit Stones in the Rogue Cultivator Market.

Even the Stamina Pill refined by the Lei Family only costs four Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

We're all from the same Immortal Sect, and we were introduced by someone we knew.

And then he actually... took advantage of someone he knew!