Chapter 19: Purchasing Spiritual Medicines

Inside the Treasure Pavilion!

Hearing Ye Qingxuan's request, the clerk of the Treasure Pavilion led him to the medicinal pill section.

On the light walls of the medicinal pill section, the prices of various pills were recorded, allowing passing customers to view them at any time.

After scanning the area, Ye Qingxuan focused his attention on the prices of First-Tier pills.

As expected, within the Xuantian Sect marketplace, the most expensive First-Tier pills were those used to assist in cultivation, specifically the Spirit Augmentation Pills that Ye Qingxuan was familiar with.

The exchange price for a Spirit Augmentation Pill at the Xuantian Sect's Hall of All Things was ten contribution points, whereas the purchase price at the Treasure Pavilion using spirit stones was twelve low-grade spirit stones per pill.

A full twenty percent markup!

Of course, as contribution points served as the internal circulating currency of the sect, disciples were naturally permitted to conduct private transactions using them.

Therefore, the Treasure Pavilion also accepted contribution points for pill exchanges, and the price was the same as the sect's exchange rate: ten contribution points per pill.

Looking at the Spirit Augmentation Pill, the most expensive among the First-Tier pills, Ye Qingxuan inquired

"Do you have the recipe for the First-Tier Spirit Augmentation Pill here?"

Because the Spirit Augmentation Pill was a relatively specialized pill, the Ye family's alchemy inheritance did not contain its specific recipe.

Hearing Ye Qingxuan's inquiry, the clerk beside him gave him a surprised look and said

"Customer, we do. The recipe for the First-Tier Spirit Augmentation Pill is priced at 1,000 contribution points, or 1,200 low-grade spirit stones. Furthermore, upon purchase, a restriction must be established to prevent it from being passed on externally."

Hearing this, Ye Qingxuan nodded and fell into deep thought.

He only had one hundred contribution points left, and his monthly stipend was only thirty. To gather one thousand contribution points without performing tasks, he would have to wait at least two years.

After weighing his options for a moment, he ultimately chose to purchase it with spirit stones.

"Give me a copy of the Spirit Augmentation Pill recipe. I will pay with spirit stones."

Over the course of two years, Ye Qingxuan was confident he could earn back the two-hundred-stone difference.

Seeing that Ye Qingxuan chose to purchase it, the clerk hesitated for a moment. Seeing that Ye Qingxuan only possessed a Qi Refining stage cultivation, he kindly advised

"Customer, the difficulty of refining Spirit Augmentation Pills is not low. If you are just starting out with alchemy and using it for practice, I suggest choosing a pill with lower difficulty."

Faced with the clerk's kind advice, Ye Qingxuan felt a surge of goodwill toward him. However, since he had his own plans, he could only decline

"It is no matter. Thank you for your concern, Brother."

The clerk was a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Although there was no obvious age difference between them on the surface, the other man was likely older, so addressing him as "Brother" was at least respectful.

Seeing Ye Qingxuan's persistence, the clerk said no more, retrieved the recipe for the Spirit Augmentation Pill, and completed the transaction.

After obtaining the recipe, Ye Qingxuan looked at the clerk and asked

"Brother, how should I address you? Are you also a disciple of the Xuantian Sect?"

Hearing Ye Qingxuan address him as "Brother," the clerk became even more enthusiastic, and his tone was no longer so rigid

"My name is Bai Wenyang, and I am an outer disciple of the Xuantian Sect."

Confirming that Bai Wenyang was also a disciple of the Xuantian Sect, Ye Qingxuan couldn't help but marvel inwardly

"Though the Xuantian Sect is a single sect, it feels more like a nation. Its disciples seem to be present in every corner of the Xuantian Sect's affairs."

Looking at Bai Wenyang, Ye Qingxuan smiled

"In that case, Senior Brother should call me Junior Brother from now on! Hahaha!"

"Then I shall respectfully accept, hahaha!" Bai Wenyang did not refuse, but instead agreed with a laugh.

Instantly, the relationship between the two drew much closer.

Subsequently, Ye Qingxuan continued to ask

"Senior Brother, how many spirit stones is one set of medicinal ingredients for the Spirit Augmentation Pill? Also, does the Treasure Pavilion buy back Spirit Augmentation Pills?"

Through their exchange, Bai Wenyang had already guessed Ye Qingxuan's intentions.

Seeing Ye Qingxuan's confidence, he did not attempt to discourage him. Perhaps Ye Qingxuan really could refine Spirit Augmentation Pills?

Thus, Bai Wenyang introduced

"Junior Brother, the medicinal ingredients for one set of Spirit Augmentation Pills cost ten low-grade spirit stones. As your Senior Brother, I can authorize a five percent discount for you. As for the buyback price, the Treasure Pavilion uniformly pays nine low-grade spirit stones per Spirit Augmentation Pill. I am powerless to change that."

Knowing the price of the ingredients and the Treasure Pavilion's buyback price, Ye Qingxuan nodded to himself.

As long as one set of ingredients yielded one Spirit Augmentation Pill, he would nearly break even. If one set could produce two pills, he would make a significant profit.

Having made up his mind, Ye Qingxuan looked at Bai Wenyang and said

"Then thank you, Senior Brother! Give me three thousand three hundred sets of Spirit Augmentation Pill ingredients!"

"Alright, please wait a moment, Junior Brother!"

With that, Bai Wenyang stepped behind the counter.

While waiting for Bai Wenyang, Ye Qingxuan turned his gaze back to the pill prices on the light walls.

Looking upward, Ye Qingxuan noticed that for pills of the Fourth Tier and above, the prices of various healing, Qi-recovery, and detoxification pills rose sharply.

They were almost as expensive as pills that increased cultivation speed.

Noticing this disparity, Ye Qingxuan felt puzzled.

There didn't seem to be any major wars breaking out within the Xuantian Sect territory. With healing, recovery, and detoxification pills being so expensive, would anyone actually buy them?

While Ye Qingxuan was wondering, Bai Wenyang emerged carrying a storage bag and handed it to him, saying

"Junior Brother, here are the ingredients you requested. This storage bag is a gift from the Treasure Pavilion."

Taking the storage bag, Ye Qingxuan subconsciously asked about his confusion regarding the pill prices

"Senior Brother, why are the healing, recovery, and detoxification pills of the Fourth Tier and above so expensive?"

This time, upon hearing the question, Bai Wenyang did not answer. Instead, he looked at Ye Qingxuan meaningfully and said

"Junior Brother, there is much you should know. Once your cultivation rises, you will naturally understand."

Seeing Bai Wenyang acting so mysterious, Ye Qingxuan asked curiously

"Then do you know, Senior Brother?"

"I am only in the Foundation Establishment stage, so I do not know either!" Bai Wenyang replied with a straight face.

"Uh?"

Hearing Bai Wenyang's answer, Ye Qingxuan's face darkened.

Because Bai Wenyang had acted so mysterious, Ye Qingxuan thought he actually knew!

So that was it?

Unable to help but roll his eyes at Bai Wenyang, Ye Qingxuan finished inspecting the ingredients, placed a pile of spirit stones on the counter, and exchanged transmission marks with Bai Wenyang.

With the transaction complete, Ye Qingxuan prepared to leave the Treasure Pavilion, so he cupped his hands toward Bai Wenyang and said

"Thank you for your assistance this time, Senior Brother. I shall take my leave!"

Hearing this, Bai Wenyang put away Ye Qingxuan's spirit stones and responded with a cupped hand

"No need to be polite, Junior Brother. I wish you success in refining the Spirit Augmentation Pill soon!"

As a clerk of the Treasure Pavilion, Bai Wenyang had certain professional requirements, and buying back Spirit Augmentation Pills was one of them.

However, he did not hold much hope for the Junior Brother he had just met today, Ye Qingxuan.

After all, with alchemy, if you don't have the talent, there is basically no future.

He had tried it himself back in the day, and the result... well, it was better left unsaid!

After some pleasantries with Bai Wenyang, Ye Qingxuan left the Treasure Pavilion. Due to his tight finances, he did not linger in the marketplace but instead left via the teleportation array.

His trip had cost 75 low-grade spirit stones for thirty sets of Qi Induction Pill materials, 1,200 low-grade spirit stones for the Spirit Augmentation Pill recipe, and 31,350 low-grade spirit stones for the 3,300 sets of Spirit Augmentation Pill ingredients after the five percent discount.

A total of 32,625 low-grade spirit stones!

Now, only 375 spirit stones remained in Ye Qingxuan's storage ring.

If he didn't return and immediately devote himself to studying alchemy, he would go bankrupt.

On his way back, however, Ye Qingxuan stopped by the Laborer's Courtyard to visit Ye Qingxiao.

Upon seeing Ye Qingxuan, Ye Qingxiao appeared very happy and continuously complained about the excessive restrictions placed on laborer disciples.

They had certain labor tasks every day and could not simply wander off to play.

Fortunately, Mo Tian was the manager of the Laborer's Courtyard, and out of respect for their ancestor, Ye Zhaoyang, the tasks assigned to Ye Qingxiao were not difficult.

Even so, despite having fewer resources and less cultivation time than Ye Qingxuan, Ye Qingxiao's cultivation had surpassed Ye Qingxuan's, reaching the fifth level of the Qi Refining stage.

At this, Ye Qingxuan couldn't help but sigh

"As expected, cultivation still depends on aptitude. Those who try to defy heaven without aptitude are merely chasing a pipe dream!"

Of course, he made an exception for himself!

Stimulated by Ye Qingxiao's cultivation level, Ye Qingxuan prepared to return to his small courtyard for secluded cultivation, while simultaneously studying alchemy to lay the groundwork for the future development of his Blessed Land!

Before leaving, Ye Qingxuan and Ye Qingxiao exchanged transmission marks!