Chapter 26: The Grand Plan to Make Money

This could be done, but it was unnecessary for Wang Yu.

The trap had already been set; he only needed to wait for the right timing. Whenever True Disciple Su wanted to find him, Zhao Shang would naturally not fare well.

If Su never came looking, it wouldn't matter either—he would get his revenge in person sooner or later!

On the other hand, although he had long heard of Su Qingshan's great reputation, this was their first meeting. To directly discuss assassinating the managers of the Ice and Snow Pavilion was somewhat too arrogant.

Speaking of deep matters with a shallow acquaintance was a major taboo, and offering trust was even more foolish.

Su Qingshan was different from the brute who had tried to intercept him last time; this was a ruthless man who had truly climbed up from the bottom of the Demonic Path and had prospects of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. Who knew what his true motives were?

To keep a respectful distance was Wang Yu's attitude.

After several rounds of drinks and once the food was mostly finished, Wang Yu rose to take his leave. Su Qingshan watched his departing figure, remaining seated for a long time.

"To be able to fight his way out from among the Spirit Slaves, he is indeed not someone to be trifled with. It will likely be very difficult to get him to reveal information about the Tier 2 spiritual pills refined by Tantai Chan," Su Qingshan muttered to himself.

When settling the bill, Su Qingshan felt a bit of a sting from the expense of over a hundred spirit stones. After leaving the Eight Treasures Pavilion, he did not return to the Ice and Snow Pavilion, but instead went to the residence of a Foundation Establishment Deacon.

As he tumbled over the wall into the courtyard, a wave of fragrant wind accompanied by a large shadow pressed down upon him. Su Qingshan's body stiffened, not daring to dodge, and a forced smile appeared on his face.

"Nizi..."

"Husband~"

Greasy, sausage-like red lips were forcibly pressed against the corner of his mouth. The stench of rouge and powder was so strong it nearly made Su Qingshan vomit. For the sake of the Foundation Establishment Pill, he could only endure his physiological instincts and utter sweet words.

After a long while, he finally managed to catch his breath.

"Nizi, are you certain that Deacon Tantai is refining Foundation Establishment Pills?"

"Husband~ Why don't you believe me? Father said it himself."

"I believe you! Of course I do!"

In truth, a normal Foundation Establishment Pill would not require such immense planning on his part. For instance, a low-grade Tier 2 Blood-Reversing Pill was also a type of Foundation Establishment Pill.

What required planning were the high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills that could increase the success rate by fifty to sixty percent. Su Qingshan had approached Wang Yu merely to verify if the information was true.

During the six months Tantai Chan was refining pills, Wang Yu happened to be working there as a medicinal farmer, so the probability of him knowing something was quite high.

If he were to seize one, he would have to walk a dangerous path.

Therefore, he needed to confirm things from multiple sides before daring to take the risk; it was also a way to steel his own resolve.

"Let's not talk about that. Nizi, the spiritual pill your father gave you..."

"It's right here. Husband, hurry and refine it. Once you break through to Foundation Establishment, you and I can fly together."

"I, Su Qingshan, swear that I will definitely marry Xu Jiaojiao in this lifetime!"

"Don't talk, kiss me—"

Tonight was destined to be sleepless.

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Wang Yu was unaware of what was happening on Su Qingshan's side. By now, he had returned from the [Palace Halls Market] and was currently in an ordinary cave dwelling within the Evil God Market.

It was equipped only with simple soundproofing and protective restrictions.

Among the Tier 1 pill recipes, he had only exchanged for three, costing a total of fifty contribution points.

The Qi-Replenishing Pill and the Spirit-Returning Pill combined cost only ten points. The most expensive was a highly sought-after pill that was in short supply.

It was called the [Zhongmiao Pill], specifically used in the bedroom to provide both parties—or even multiple parties—with the pleasure of reaching an extreme state of ecstasy.

The first two types of pills only required one month of placement to reach perfection, which was convenient for his plan to apply at the Xu Family Pill Shop in two months. If he could refine two types of Tier 1 spiritual pills, he might even be able to serve as the shop's alchemist.

After all, these were two of the most widely sold pills; there was no shortage of market.

[Placement Slot 3: Zhongmiao Pill] [Zhongmiao Pill (0/100): Refined twenty-four times a day; completed in seventy-two days.]

With one furnace every half hour, this pill was considered a relatively tedious type among Tier 1 pills, requiring high craftsmanship.

After observing for a moment, Wang Yu decided to stick with the Qi-Replenishing Pill. He would first prepare for the opening of the Xu Family Pill Shop in two months; making a name for himself could wait.

Both the Qi-Replenishing Pill and the Spirit-Returning Pill were common pills and essential items for performing sect missions.

A bottle sold for around one hundred spirit stones, and depending on the grade, it could rise to a maximum of two hundred, making the price moderate.

One Qi-Replenishing Pill could last three months to half a year, while the Spirit-Returning Pill restored thirty to sixty percent of spiritual power; both were very practical.

The Zhongmiao Pill was different; it was an enjoyment-type spiritual pill intended for those with decent wealth, selling for three to five hundred spirit stones per bottle.

In his estimation, Wang Yu only needed five hundred spirit stones in startup capital to create a cycle, accumulating more and more over time.

Having set his goal, Wang Yu began his days of bitter cultivation: meditating to practice Qi and studying alchemy.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed.

On the 250th day of his outer disciple life, the Xu Family Pill Shop had opened yesterday. Wang Yu chose to come every other day to avoid the heavy crowds of the grand opening.

The owner of the Xu Family Pill Shop was the white-haired cultivator in the cloud crown he had seen at the Tantai Medicinal Garden that day. He was also a mid-grade Tier 2 alchemist and seemed to have intentions toward Tantai Chan.

The Blood Underworld Peak, the first peak of the Spirit-Reversing Blood Sect, was also a Nascent Soul cultivation site. Establishing a foothold here in the Evil God Market was actually a common choice for many Foundation Establishment Deacons.

The markets within their own peak were difficult to navigate, with too many hidden rules and the need for constant bribery; it was much more comfortable to come to the Evil God Market.

Newly opened shops almost all offered various discounts.

Even though he came the day after the opening, there were still quite a few people. As Wang Yu entered the three-story pavilion with a backyard, he was immediately attended to by a servant.

"Fellow Daoist, are you looking for spiritual pills?"

"I wanted to ask if the Xu Family Pill Shop is recruiting alchemists."

"This—"

Before he could finish, a young man in elegant robes walked down from the pavilion, looking at him with disdain. "We aren't hiring. Where did this third-layer Qi Refinement practitioner come from? Someone with this level of cultivation thinks they can refine pills?"

Wang Yu frowned. He hadn't expected to be rejected before even getting started.

He had no intention of getting into a conflict, and besides, there were plenty of pill shops in the Blood-Reversing Ten Markets; if all else failed, he could try the Alchemy Hall. Changing his mind, he turned to leave.

"Wait, little brother."

At that moment, an elderly voice called out to him. He turned to see a white-bearded old man, likely in the late stages of Qi Refinement and perhaps around a hundred and twenty years old. In the Demonic Path, it was rare to live to such an age.

Giving him face, Wang Yu cupped his hands.

"I wonder why Senior is stopping me?"

"The Xu Family Pill Shop does hire alchemists. I wonder, which spiritual pills can you refine?"

"Qi-Replenishing Pills and Spirit-Returning Pills."

"Good, good, good. Deacon Xu is currently worried about not having enough energy and wants to focus on refining Tier 2 spiritual pills. He specifically instructed me to look for suitable Tier 1 alchemists for him. You are a perfect fit, young friend."

The young man in fine clothing walked up beside them, his face full of contempt.

"Grandfather, this kid is only at the third layer of Qi Refinement and is just an outer disciple. If he ruins the shop's reputation, we won't be able to bear the responsibility."

*Good grief,* Wang Yu thought. He had assumed the boy was the young master of the shop, but he was being so rude; it turned out he was just the grandson of a manager. What was there to be so arrogant about?!!

Hearing this, the white-bearded elder both nodded and shook his head.

"Little brother, according to the rules, if you have a token from the Alchemy Hall, you can take the position directly. If not, you must undergo an assessment to prove your skill before being hired. What is your decision?"