The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 834: Chapter 834 Probing the Details

For primary and intermediate elixirs, Mr. Jing Yan did not continue to refine any more.

Basic and low-level elixirs, being of lesser value, could not yield profits comparable to high-level elixirs. With the same amount of time, much more resources could be earned by refining high-level elixirs than by producing low and intermediate ones.

Initially, the purpose of deliberately refining many low and intermediate elixirs was to build fame. Now, there was no need to continue selling these lower-grade elixirs.

Therefore, after the lower and intermediate elixirs on display at the Radiant Pill Store had all been exchanged, the store only offered high-level elixirs for trade.

This move led to a significant decrease in the number of martial artists visiting the pill shop, with almost none below the Dao King Realm. Most who came and went from the pill shop were at the Dao King Realm, and occasionally even a few strong individuals from the Dao Emperor Realm could be seen.

Inside Rainbow Gown Divine City, this modest Radiant Pill Store quickly gained an enormous reputation.

Naturally, there were plenty who conducted undercover investigations into Mr. Jing Yan’s identity and background. However, even the most well-informed forces could not uncover Jing Yan’s origins. They would never have guessed that Jing Yan was a martial artist who had come from the Heavenly Origin Continent in the Human Territory.

Early one day, several figures entered the Radiant Pill Store. The leader, an elderly figure with a commanding presence, seemed quite old and his aura was profound. With just a slight sense of this person, Jing Yan knew he was a formidable individual at the peak of the Dao Emperor Realm.

The martial artists standing behind him, likely his attendants, were uniformly dressed and all possessed Cultivation at the Dao King Realm.

”Mr. Jing Yan?” the old man looked at Jing Yan with a calm expression, a hint of sharpness flickering in his eyes.

”That would be me!” Jing Yan bowed his hands in greeting.

”I’ve heard about Mr. Jing Yan’s Splendid Pill Tower for several days now. I’ve long intended to come take a look but was entangled with miscellaneous matters and couldn’t find the time until today. The elixirs produced by Mr. Jing Yan’s Splendid Pill Tower have indeed made a name for themselves in our Rainbow Gown Divine City!” the elder spoke unhurriedly.

Jing Yan’s name had already spread beforehand, and he had not intentionally concealed it.

”You flatter me too much, sir,” said Jing Yan, his gaze becoming more intense.

”There’s no need for modesty, Mr. Jing Yan. The elixirs from the Splendid Pill Tower are all of perfect quality. I’ve been in Rainbow Gown Divine City for a millennium and have never seen a pill shop like this. My curiosity is sincerely piqued. May I ask if all these elixirs were personally refined by you, Mr. Jing Yan?” the elder’s gaze sharpened.

”Indeed, I refined them. What elixirs would you like to purchase on this visit, sir?” Jing Yan promptly asked in return.

”Heh heh, Mr. Jing Yan, there’s no need to rush. Let me introduce myself. My name is Chi Shui, and I am the Building Owner of the Three Heroes Pill Tower.” Chi Shui revealed a smile.

”So, you are Chi Shui Building Owner. I have long admired your renowned name!” Jing Yan replied in succession.

Having spent some time in Rainbow Gown Divine City, Jing Yan was naturally aware of the Three Heroes Pill Tower. It was one of the largest elixir trading institutions within the city.

”My visit this time is to propose that Mr. Jing Yan join the Three Heroes Pill Tower. As for the conditions, I assure you they will be satisfactory to Mr. Jing Yan,” Chi Shui said, getting straight to the point after a few words.

”If the sole purpose of Chi Shui Building Owner’s visit is merely this, then I must apologize—I do not intend to join any faction.” Jing Yan shook his head.

Chi Shui was not surprised by Jing Yan’s refusal. He was well aware that if the Radiant Pill Store’s elixirs were truly refined by Jing Yan, then Jing Yan was a ninth-level Pill Master capable of creating perfect quality Ninth-level Elixirs. However, there was something that puzzled Chi Shui; within the Tianxia Divine Domain, he would have at least heard the names of all ninth-level Pill Masters he had not met, and yet the name ”Jing Yan” was completely unfamiliar to him.

Moreover, Jing Yan looked very young, not at all resembling a ninth-level Pill Master. The ninth-level Pill Masters of the Tianxia Divine Domain were all of considerable age, with even the youngest being over five hundred years. For a suspiciously young ninth-level Master to emerge suddenly, it was certainly grounds for Chi Shui’s attention. He had tried to investigate Jing Yan’s background to no avail.

”Mr. Jing Yan, you needn’t rush to respond. I have plenty of time and patience to wait for you to change your mind.”

”I am also here for a second matter, which is to purchase some elixirs from you. I was wondering if the Radiant Pill Store has any Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills?” Chi Shui asked again.

Among the elixirs displayed by Jing Yan, there were no Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills.

All the Ninth-level Elixirs on display were common ones.

Jing Yan indeed had reserves of precious ninth-level elixirs like the Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill, but he had not put them directly up for sale. There was a purpose behind this.

Jing Yan had anticipated that as the fame of the Radiant Pill Store rose, there would definitely be those who would come to purchase elixirs like the Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill.

And now, this was indeed the case.

”The Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill is not currently available, but if Chi Shui Building Owner wishes, I can refine some. However, you must provide the materials for the pill beforehand. One perfect quality Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill will require one set of materials,” Jing Yan said with a smile.

The reason he had not directly sold the Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill was precisely this, to have those who wished to purchase the pills provide their own materials. By refining a batch of Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills, Jing Yan could yield at least six perfect quality pills. In other words, one batch of pills would secure at least six sets of materials.

Among these materials, several types were precious Spirit Grasses that Jing Yan needed very much. By accumulating them in this way, it wouldn’t be long before he could refine a number of basic Divine Pills.

”One set of materials in exchange for one perfect quality Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pill?” Chi Shui’s eyes flashed, ”That’s fair! Mr. Jing Yan, I would like ten perfect quality Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills. How long will it take you to refine them?”

Chi Shui’s opening request was for ten Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills. He also intended it to be a probe. Until now, he still didn’t believe Jing Yan could refine a perfect quality ninth-level elixir, so he asked for ten. In his mind, even if Jing Yan had any Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills, he wouldn’t have as many as ten.

If Jing Yan agreed, yet was not the one refining the elixirs himself, then he would surely have to find the Pill Master behind him to do so. In that case, Chi Shui could trace this hidden ninth-level Pill Master.

”It’s possible, please leave the materials with me and come back for the pills in ten days,” Jing Yan readily agreed without any hesitation.

After a brief pause, Chi Shui took out the materials for ten doses of Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills and handed them to Jing Yan.

”Mr. Jing Yan, I shall take my leave then. In ten days, I will come to collect the ten Ten Thousand Spirit Returning to Origin Pills!” Chi Shui said with narrowed eyes.

”Of course!” Jing Yan gestured.

Chi Shui left the pill shop with his attendants and immediately ordered, ”Keep a close eye on Jing Yan these next few days. If he leaves the pill shop, you must follow him and see where he goes.”