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Chapter 107 The Talent to Take a Beating

"How was it treated?" Xu Yuanqing couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, it's all kinds of pills, and some Western medicines." Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised. Did the Immortal Alliance not have these things?
The elixirs naturally came from Mala Village. In addition to blood oranges to accelerate hemostasis and healing, Bell was also given the less common but more effective Chrysanthemum Pills, which could quickly replenish her strength. As for the Western medicines, they were alchemical products provided by the witch, such as painkillers and energizing powder.

"May I take a look?"

“Of course.” Chen Xuan pointed to the medicine on the table. “There are still some left, they’re all there.”

Xu Yuanqing immediately stepped forward, picked up one of the pills, and carefully examined it in his hand.

It has a round shape and emits a faint fragrance. If you rotate the viewing angle, you can also see that its surface is shimmering with iridescent colors.

As for spiritual energy, it is contained within the pill, perfectly integrated with it.

Even a layman could sense that this thing was extraordinary.

The Immortal Alliance certainly has medicine, but most of it is a decoction made from natural spiritual herbs. Not only does it need to be decocted and taken on the spot, but its effects are far from being able to cure someone within an hour!

As for alchemy, that goes without saying. Fifty years ago, the Immortal Alliance finally reached a consensus that pills containing ingredients such as cinnabar, realgar, and ochre have far more disadvantages than advantages and are not suitable for regular use as medicine, let alone for healing injuries.

He had initially thought that Chen Xuan's magical abilities were enough to warrant making an exception and allowing non-Central Plains cultivators to establish their own sects, but now it seemed that this decision was brilliant!

Who doesn't need good healing medicine? There are countless examples of talented cultivators perishing prematurely due to injuries and illnesses, and the occurrence of great demonic calamities often results in numerous casualties. Even the Immortal Alliance Tournament, held to promote inter-sect exchanges, has been heavily criticized due to occasional serious injuries…

If reliable treatment methods were available, wouldn't all these problems plaguing the Immortal Alliance be solved or mitigated?
"Good, good, good!" Xu Yuanqing exclaimed three times, even patting Chen Xuan on the shoulder with delight. The more he looked at the boy, the more pleasing he found him. He had completely forgotten about his daughter's injury—after all, the boy had the confidence to heal her, which was why he had boldly arranged for Xu Xuanling to fight against the prodigy. In an instant, he had gone from disregarding his disciple's life to creating a rare opportunity for her to train. How could he possibly have any complaints?

"I wonder if this medicine is difficult to prepare?"

At this point, Chen Xuan already knew perfectly well that the Immortal Alliance most likely didn't possess similar medicines, or that their pharmaceutical technology wasn't far ahead of its time. Instead of answering directly, he asked, "The Immortal Alliance wants them?"

"Hahaha..." Xu Yuanqing laughed loudly, "Who in the world wouldn't want that? But I think Sect Master Chen has misunderstood. The Immortal Alliance doesn't need to profit for itself; it protects the common interests of all sects. If we snatch something new from a sect, who will trust the Immortal Alliance? If your Sovereign Sect is willing to provide medicine to the Immortal Alliance, then all sects that benefit from it should pay you a reward. That is precisely the original intention of the Immortal Alliance."

"Of course, the elected governor will inevitably be biased towards his own sect, but that is mostly peripheral. Things like wound medicine, which are of great benefit to all sects, are something that even major sects like Tianyan Tower and Dengxiantai would not dare to openly claim as their own."

Xu Yuanqing got straight to the point.

He believed Chen Xuan was a smart man, and the way to treat a smart man is to be honest with him. While it may seem that being two-faced may bring benefits in the early stages, once the precious trust is lost, it often ends up being a net loss.

"Does Your Excellency mean that other sects would give me jade coins if they wanted to obtain medicine?"

"That depends on what Sect Master Chen needs. Although jade coins can buy most supplies, bartering is also very common within the Immortal Alliance."

"I see..." Chen Xuan suddenly had an idea. "The refining of these pills is not difficult. The most difficult part is the raw materials, which are all kinds of fresh herbs. If the Immortal Alliance can provide me with medicinal materials, then I can naturally give back some of the pills to the Immortal Alliance."

"Just herbs will do?" Xu Yuanqing was slightly surprised.

"Yes. Considering that the medicinal properties of herbs vary from place to place, it would be best if you could provide a variety of herbs in the early stages so that I can determine the most suitable prescription."

His requirement stemmed from the fact that the quantity and type of medicinal herbs were far more important than the pills themselves. According to Liu Shuyue, she had consumed a large amount of medicinal herbs to advance her alchemy to the second level, and high-grade spiritual herbs were indispensable for refining advanced pills.

While the vast wilderness of Wanshan does indeed possess a wealth of medicinal herbs, it is ultimately part of a natural environment with a high degree of similarity in medicinal properties. This is disadvantageous for cultivating alchemy talent in Mala Village. Furthermore, the undeveloped forests harbor numerous demons, making herb gathering a high-risk endeavor. If some basic elixirs could be exchanged for herbal support from various sects within the Immortal Alliance, this deal would clearly be quite worthwhile.

"No problem, I'll arrange it for you when I get back," Xu Yuanqing readily agreed. "By the way, are there any Qi Condensation Pills among these pills that can significantly improve cultivation?"

"No, why does Your Excellency ask that?"

“Oh… I just sensed a significant increase in Xuanling’s spiritual energy level and assumed it was due to a special elixir. After all, Qi Condensation Pills, in the usual sense, are extracted from demonic beasts and can only provide a small amount of spiritual energy.” Xu Yuanqing asked, slightly puzzled, “If it’s not due to medicine, then where did her progress come from?”

“For a talented person, experiencing a high-level battle might be better than ten years of hard training,” Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch... Cultivators sparring is just for the purpose of eliminating demons. If it were really like you say, the Immortal Alliance would probably never have a peaceful day." Xu Yuanqing shook his head dismissively. "Never mind, perhaps her potential is beyond my judgment." You're right about that, Chen Xuan thought to himself.

The other person immediately changed the subject, "When I came in just now, I also saw Mo Shuyun from Tianyan Tower. Is he also here to heal his injuries?"

Chen Xuan nodded. "He was stabbed in the chest by the bell's sword, breaking a rib. The injury is actually harder to heal... after all, bones heal slowly. I only stopped the bleeding for him. It may take a month for his bone to heal."

Although the timing of this person's appearance was somewhat opportunistic, he did not violate the rules on the surface. Chen Xuan had no particular feelings towards him, so he dealt with him as he saw fit.

Moreover, as a prodigy of his sect, being defeated by an unknown newcomer who hadn't even joined a sect was a blow that was painful enough for him. Even after Mo Shuyun recognized Lingdang as the governor's daughter, it didn't change the nature of the matter.

From this day forward, our esteemed sect will undoubtedly become the focus of attention following Xu Xuanling's victory—at least in Chang'an.

"That's fine then, Tianyan Tower won't be able to find fault with you... After all, Mo Shuyun came to challenge us voluntarily." Xu Yuanqing then asked, "What about those people sitting outside?"

"They were spectators affected by the match. Fortunately, they were some distance from the ring, and most of them only had mild symptoms such as tinnitus, temporary hearing loss, nausea, and dizziness." Chen Xuan sighed. "I guess this is due to my lack of experience. I should take responsibility to heal them."

The treatment was simple: he took a bunch of snacks like potato chips and spicy strips from the store and had the unwell onlookers sit down to eat and rest until they recovered on their own. For those whose condition was more serious and couldn't be cured, he would then treat them with elixirs and witch's potions.

"Not bad, not bad...the younger generation is truly formidable!" Xu Yuanqing exclaimed with satisfaction. This approach was practically flawless, not only causing the crowd that came to laugh at them to leave disappointed, but also leaving no moral lapses for others to attack, and significantly boosting the reputation of the Sovereign Sect. It was a triple win.

When the Immortal Alliance Governor was escorted out of the main building, Xu Xuanling was still outside being guarded by the Imperial Historian.

"Then I'll leave my daughter in your care, Sect Leader Chen," Xu Yuanqing said, cupping her fists to Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan returned the greeting with a cupped hand, saying, "This is the duty of our sect."

The imperial historian stared at the two men in shock, unable to comprehend his superior's rapid change of heart.

Finally, urged by the governor, Hongli left the manor in a daze.

"Don't let his glaring and fierce demeanor fool you, my father is actually quite easy to talk to," Xu Xuanling chuckled. "Otherwise, he wouldn't have been chosen to serve as the Grand Governor of the Immortal Alliance."

So... none of the other elders at the Ascension Platform are willing to take on this position? Chen Xuan shrugged. "Since I've already agreed to let you join our sect, you're now a formal disciple. Your student number is Class 1, Number 8. Starting tomorrow, you'll be living here and cultivating with your fellow disciples."

"Master, won't you give your disciple a Taoist name?" Xu Xuanling asked in confusion.

"Your student ID number is your Dao name, and I am not your master. There are others who will teach you." Chen Xuan briefly explained the rules for entering the Sovereign Sect.

"A sect leader who abandons everything like this?" She was dumbfounded. "Then may I ask what the sect leader usually does?"

"Naturally, I will develop a training plan for you," Chen Xuan said calmly. "Teaching you magic is important, but pointing you in the right direction is of paramount importance."

What is the direction of progress?

That is obviously determined by ability.

For example, Xu Xuanling right in front of us.

One of her abilities is "Last Stand" LV5, blue.

"The closer you get to death, the clearer you become. The longer you can hold on in this stage, the greater the rewards you will reap. As the saying goes, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But be careful not to overdo it, after all, you are so fragile."

And another green capability can be perfectly matched with it.

Pain Tolerance LV10.

—"They have an extraordinary tolerance for severe pain, yet they do not block out mild pain. For the human species, the difference in neural electrical impulses between pain and pleasure is negligible."

(End of this chapter)