The aroma and flavor of the tea.
Chen Shuangbai's straightforwardness surprised True Lord Hanxuan.
But True Lord Jinxi looked at Hanxuan and smiled, "I already said, Xuhong Hong is a straightforward person, there's no need for such beating around the bush."
The aloofness on Hanxuan's face dissipated somewhat. Looking at Chen Shuangbai, his pale blue eyes gleamed slightly as he said:
"I wonder if you participated in this Dharma assembly?"
The Dharma assembly... naturally refers to the Mystic Elixir Dharma Assembly.
Chen Shuangbai shook his head, took a small sip of tea, savoring the slightly bitter taste, and said, "This Dharma assembly is a gathering place for the world's top Dao of Alchemy. I am merely a newly promoted fourth-level Alchemist, and I am well aware of my limitations."
White Emperor City was the foremost of the Three King Cities.
This place is also the veritable premier immortal city of the Vast Blue Fertile Lands, absorbing a massive number of immortal cultivators and connecting with all kinds of spiritual resources, naturally making it a gathering place for outstanding talents.
Chen Shuangbai came here to seek refuge, and had no intention of standing out or revealing his identity as a descendant of the Heavenly River.
That's practically suicide.
Hearing this, Hanxuan was slightly surprised, but quickly regained his composure and said, "The pills you're selling, fellow Daoist, are only low-grade fourth-rank, but their quality is extremely high, and they have very little toxicity. It's a pity..."
"In that case, could you please refine a batch of pills for me, fellow Daoist?"
As this True Disciple of the Jade Palace spoke, he took out a jade box from his sleeve.
Even though it wasn't opened yet, Chen Shuangbai was still drawn to the faint, warm, and vibrant energy emanating from the box.
Chen Shuangbai didn't rush to ask what was in the box. Instead, she frowned slightly, looked at Hanxuan, and said, "Fellow Hanxuan... there are quite a few Alchemist in White Emperor City. Xuhong even saw two fifth-tier Alchemist a while ago..."
"I wonder what kind of elixir could possibly be of use to someone as insignificant as Xuhong?"
Jinxi disagreed, saying, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for you to be so modest."
"Although you only recently advanced to the fourth-tier Alchemist, the pills you refine, whether in terms of toxicity or success rate, far surpass those of other fourth-tier Alchemist."
"In this respect, none of the Alchemist in White Emperor City can compare to you."
"That's too kind."
Chen Shuangbai was not overwhelmed with excitement by True Lord Jinxi's praise; he simply said this.
Hanxuan continued, "It was thanks to Senior Jinxi Hanxuan's recommendation that I have taken the liberty of paying this visit."
As she spoke, she took out another item from her sleeve—a Pill Formula.
"[ Snowflow Heart-Melting Pill ], a mid-grade fourth-tier pill, is a fourth-tier pill exclusively for cultivators with ice Spirit Root. It has the wonderful effect of protecting the heart meridian and replenishing coldness."
Chen Shuangbai took the Pill Formula and examined it carefully for a moment. He then let out a soft exclamation and said, "The ratio of the principal ingredients in this Pill Formula is quite ingenious; it doesn't seem like Pill Formula."
"Fellow Daoist has excellent eyesight."
Hanxuan praised it lightly, "This elixir is Pill Formula from the Middle Ages, a secret passed down in my Jade Palace, perfectly suited to my lineage of cultivation."
"The difficulty in refining this pill lies in the fact that once it is formed, it is prone to containing cold poison, which even some of the most renowned fourth-tier Alchemist find hard to remove."
I see.
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai understood.
One of the effects of this elixir is to replenish coldness. Judging from the appearance of this direct descendant of the Jade Palace, frost spreads across the ground as he walks, and every move he makes is accompanied by coldness. It is highly likely that he uses it for his own cultivation.
However, cultivators who practice profound arts such as cold energy or frost, as well as those who practice the path of extreme yang or the sun, are prone to going to extremes, that is, excessive yin and excessive yang.
For example, before Chen Shuangbai achieved the Golden Core Elixir, he had also gone too deep into the Dao of Supreme Yin, which led to some imbalance of Yin and Yang.
This is not about the physical body, but about the principles of law.
Adding cold-natured substances can easily lead to the accumulation of cold toxins.
'This person is most likely interested in the pills I refine, as they contain relatively few toxins, which is why they've come to visit.'
"I can refine this pill."
After some thought, Chen Shuangbai said this, and sure enough, a smile appeared on Hanxuan's face, a smile like a lotus flower in the snow, with a touch of otherworldly beauty.
True Lord Jinxi stroked his beard, a hint of smugness in his eyes, and said, "I told you, with Fellow Xuhong's level of Dao of Alchemy, he could certainly handle it."
Hanxuan nodded repeatedly, then opened the jade box that he had taken out earlier. A warm and vibrant energy, like a spring breeze, rushed out, making the three of them feel more relaxed.
Chen Shuangbai looked closely and saw three precious leaves lying in the box.
Golden yellow all over, with veins like gold threads, and leaves slightly curled, as if plated with a layer of golden flames, it is exceptionally beautiful.
Chen Shuangbai took a light sniff and felt a surge of vital energy and yang vitality wash over him, and he understood immediately.
It was precisely the [ Mystic Origin Treasure Leaf ] he needed for his cultivation Secret Method.
Three still!
That's not so surprising.
In recent days, Chen Shuangbai has been spreading some information within the Nascent Soul circle through True Lord Jinxi, including the demand for the three types of spiritual resources.
The True Disciple of the Jade Palace personally came to visit, seeking alchemy advice; naturally, he wanted to please them.
Since the pill could be refined and the necessary spiritual resources were readily available, Chen Shuangbai naturally had no reason to refuse.
Hanxuan said, "Senior Jinxi said that you have recently been looking to purchase this item... It just so happens that I was given three by an Hanxuan some years ago, which I will use as payment for refining this pill."
"Then Xuhong will accept it."
Having made up his mind, Chen Shuangbai didn't stand on ceremony and put the item away. He then accepted the three portions of pills that Hanxuan had already prepared.
Hanxuan seemed to have something urgent to attend to, so he couldn't stay any longer. After settling on a rough time for delivering the pills, he hurriedly left.
Only Chen Shuangbai, Feiguang, and True Lord Jinxi remained in the pavilion.
After the Jade Palace True Disciple had walked away, True Lord Jinxi withdrew his gaze, sighed softly, and said, "It must have been difficult for her."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai knew there was more to the story. A thought struck him, and he poured the elder another cup of tea, asking, " Hanxuan is a direct descendant of the Immortal Sect. What is the meaning of your words, senior?"
Jinxi sighed softly and said, " The Jade Palace is one of the Four Palaces, but it hasn't had an easy time these past few years."
"Her family and Supreme One Palace are both located in the Northern Region, and they have many conflicts. In recent years, the latter has received support from the Great Chu Dynasty and has become increasingly arrogant and domineering."
"Some time ago, the Jade Palace Master, Lord Profound Lord Huqiu, was injured by the Supreme Elder Profound Lord Yuanquan of the Supreme One Palace, and lost a large part of his territory."
"Furthermore, there are some bookworms inside... things are even more difficult now, and we've been a bit too eager for quick results."
This was something Chen Shuangbai, a newcomer to the Eastern Radiance Continent, was unaware of.
" Supreme One Palace... The Great Chu Dynasty..."
Chen Shuangbai murmured those two names to herself, her mind racing—
The Great Chu Dynasty really stretched its reach far.
Not only will they send Spirit Transformation Profound Lord to hunt him down in the Eastern Domain, but they will also get involved in the sect disputes in the Northern Region of the Heavenly River Eastern Radiance Continent.