Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 199: Chapter 143: Demon Cave Erupts, Solid Essence Pill Acquired, Investiture Ceremony

Celestial Wave Secret Realm?!

Fu Changsheng remembered that when attacking the Celestial Dragon Tribe in those days, the intelligence mentioned it. The reason Shangguan Hui was supporting the Zhang Family vigorously was that he wanted the Zhang Family to enter the Celestial Wave Secret Realm to help him seize a certain treasure.

The Plum Blossom Female Cultivator also spoke softly:

”This matter is indeed a bit unusual. According to past practices, before the Celestial Wave Secret Realm opens, the major noble families of South Huai Prefecture must conduct a Noble Family Grand Competition to determine the slots for entering the secret realm. This should have already been announced by now, and preparations for the grand competition should have started.”

Those present were all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The group implicitly agreed that most of them were from the Ten Great Families, so there was no need for secrecy.

In the corner, the voice of a six-year-old girl rang again:

”It’s said that not long ago, Shangguan Hongyu from the Shangguan Family in Anyang County discovered a Demon Cave in Seven Miles Mountain. As soon as this was reported, it not only alarmed the World Suppression Bureau but also the three major eighth-grade families, who rushed to Seven Miles Mountain overnight. It’s expected that they will only have time to convene the Noble Family Grand Competition after dealing with the Demon Cave issues.”

Upon hearing the words ”Demon Cave.”

Everyone present immediately sat up straight.

A fox cultivator said worriedly:

”The last time we in Great Zhou faced demonic creatures was ten thousand years ago. Back then, the Demon Race rampaged, and the civilians suffered greatly. If the Divinity Transformation great powers hadn’t intervened, the Great Zhou Cultivation Realm might have already been under the rule of the Demon Race. After ten thousand years, demonic creatures reappear, which is not a good omen, and it occurs in our South Huai Prefecture.”

Fu Changsheng recalled that the Demon Cave outbreak happened two years later.

He didn’t expect Hongyu to discover traces of the Demon Cave early. He had been thinking of finding an excuse to inform Shangguan Feng of this intelligence.

Since the Demon Cave has already been discovered in advance and the three major eighth-grade noble families, along with the World Suppression Bureau, have joined forces, it is estimated that the demonic creatures in the Demon Cave will soon be cleared, and no Recruitment Order will be issued.

The group then exchanged other pieces of information.

Fu Changsheng listened for a while, felt that it was about time to end the meeting, and was the first to stand up and silently leave. When he reached an empty corner, he changed back into his original crescent-colored robe and headed towards the Wanning Commerce Association’s Tomb of Ten Thousand Spirits on the main street.

The Tomb of Ten Thousand Spirits stood at the most prominent position on the main street.

It had five floors in total.

The shopkeeper on the first floor saw that Fu Changsheng was a Foundation Establishment cultivator and also a new face, so he greeted him from behind the counter with a smile:

”Sir, the first and second floors are filled with Qi Cultivation Spiritual Objects, while the third and fourth floors display Tier Two spiritual materials, magical artifacts, and spirit pills. May I know what you need, sir?”

”I would like an alchemist to concoct a batch of Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Pills.”

Fu Changsheng transmitted the name of the Solid Essence Pill.

Shopkeeper Wan nodded with a smile and said:

”No problem, friend. Let’s speak on the fifth floor.”

The doors to the fifth floor opened, and a rush of heat greeted them. Inside, it was divided into two sections: an Artifact Refining Room and an Alchemy Room.

Small private rooms were set up on either side.

Shopkeeper Wan led them to the right side’s private room, where an old red-bearded Taoist was stroking his beard, engrossed in the ancient book in his hand. Shopkeeper Wan said with a smile:

”Elder Qin, this guest wishes to have a batch of Solid Essence Pills made.”

With that, he withdrew.

Elder Qin looked up at Fu Changsheng:

”How many sets of materials have you prepared?”

”One set.”

”One set?!”

Elder Qin set his book down.

Whether it’s alchemy or talisman making,

no one can guarantee a 100% success rate. Attempting to produce a pill with just one set of materials requires a master alchemist, someone thoroughly familiar with the Solid Essence Pill.

Elder Qin frowned and said:

”Sir, according to the rules, we must first verify the quality of the materials you provided before we can discuss pricing.”

”Of course.”

Fu Changsheng tapped his storage bag, and with a flash of Dawn Light, two boxes floated over to Elder Qin.

Elder Qin opened the boxes and took a quick look at the Ancient Spirit Grass and Five-Colored Flower inside. His eyes lit up slightly. Both medicinal materials were well-preserved and of excellent quality, even to someone like him who had assessed herbs for years, they were quite rare. With such raw materials, the pill success rate of a Solid Essence Pill crafted by an alchemist with a 70% to 80% success rate would almost certainly result in a successful concoction.

After one glance, Elder Qin resealed the boxes to prevent loss of the materials’ properties.

He said immediately:

”According to our rules, sir, if you provide one set of materials and if the pill is successful, we will only give you three Solid Essence Pills. However, considering the quality of the materials you’ve provided, we can give you an additional Solid Essence Pill. Moreover, the three hundred Spirit Stones fee typically given to the alchemist won’t require your payment. Do you agree to these terms?”

Typically,

requesting an alchemist’s services would require preparing two to three sets of materials, along with paying an additional fee for their services.

A successfully concocted batch of Solid Essence Pills would yield ten pills.

However, Tier Two alchemists capable of producing a full yield were exceedingly rare.

Three Solid Essence Pills was his expectation.

The additional pill was a pleasant surprise, so he was delighted and cupped his hands in respect:

”Thank you, Elder Qin.”

Elder Qin flipped his palm, revealing a note, quickly inscribed several techniques on it, and the spirit light on the note faded before it floated towards Fu Changsheng:

”Take this note, and the pills will be ready for you in two days.”

With those words,

he returned to his study of the book on the table.

Fu Changsheng cupped his hands again, stood up, and left. When he reached the staircase, he did not expect Shopkeeper Wan to still be waiting, which surprised him.

Not to mention anything else,

the service attitude of the Wanning Commerce Association was neither condescending nor overly humble, yet it made one feel truly served. This was something worth learning for the Fu Family’s shops.