He obtained the [Redcloud Crane] essence blood, clearing out the Black Qilin Residence's entire stock of it.
After paying a hundred and fifty spirit stones, Lin Changheng asked one last question before leaving. "When will your clan replenish its stock?"
"Barring any surprises, once every two months. In practice, though, it depends on the clan's production, so we can make no guarantees."
Shopkeeper Sun spoke in quite a good mood.
This also meant that, with a regular supply, three hundred portions of essence blood would enter Azure Spirit Ward each year.
"When the time comes, you can reserve all of it for me."
Lin Changheng nodded as he made his request.
"All of it?"
Shopkeeper Sun was taken aback.
"Indeed. Does your clan have rules about whom you can sell to?"
Lin Changheng's expression was indifferent, his smile faint and ambiguous. There was a trace of coldness in his gaze as he stared at Shopkeeper Sun, plainly displeased.
"Not at all." Shopkeeper Sun gave an awkward smile.
Then he took the initiative to offer a gesture of goodwill. "Since Chief Lin is certain he needs it, you needn't even come in person. We'll keep it off the shelves and send someone to deliver it directly to your shop."
"What do you think, fellow Daoist?"
"That works. Sorry for the trouble, Shopkeeper Sun."
Only then did Lin Changheng smile in satisfaction. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he left.
Seven days later, Lin Changheng left the pill shop again.
He walked to a secluded corner and used the [Illusory Appearance Shift Otherworldly Art · Clarity] bestowed by his [Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox Treasure Seed · Third Layer]. His body grew taller, and his face contorted into a different appearance. Then he donned a bamboo hat and black robe and headed straight for the