Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 60 Zhuyan Dan

"Rejuvenation Pill?"

A commotion broke out in Changyang Valley. Upon hearing the name, many people packed up their stalls and crowded around to see what was going on.

Li Xiangming and Yu Liu were no exception.

The Youth-Preserving Pill can keep a person young for a hundred years. It is extremely valuable and can be considered a luxury item in the cultivation world.

Who wouldn't want to stay young and beautiful at 28?
Even if you don't eat it yourself, giving it to your Daoist partner or a noble person would be a good gift.

Therefore, once this thing is released, it is often snapped up and cannot be kept until the next day.

Many people have only heard of it but have never seen it.

Li Xiangming had never seen it before either, so he squeezed to the front and carefully examined it.

However, unlike the others' excitement, Li Xiangming had some reservations.

You should know that he had just finished inspecting the Changyang Valley market. Even a piece of the Soul-Slaying Wood is hard to find here, so how could there be a Youth-Preserving Pill?
"Senior Yu, what do you think?"

Li Xiangming used his divine sense to send a soft voice inquiry.

"Well, it's hard to say. To be honest, I've never seen a youth-preserving pill either. Judging from its texture and fragrance, it's pretty much the same as described in the records."

Even Yu Liu had never seen it, which shows how rare the Youth Preservation Pill is.

At this moment, someone came to their senses and hurriedly asked, "How much does this youth-preserving pill cost?"

"500 spirit stones, no bargaining."

The stall owner was a middle-aged man with a full beard, who spoke calmly and collectedly.

"500 spirit stones? Why don't you just rob someone?"

"If I had 500 spirit stones, I could buy a top-grade magic weapon. Why would I be buying candy here?"

The onlookers were in an uproar.

One of them compared the Youth-Preserving Pill to a candy, belittling it to the extreme, as if it were worthless.

But to some extent, he wasn't wrong.

If one doesn't care about appearance and image, then the Youth Preservation Pill is just like candy to a cultivator.

The reason they are so expensive is simply because they exploit human desires.

Even so, 500 spirit stones was still too expensive, and Li Xiangming was also taken aback.

As the deputy head of the accounting office, his monthly allowance and salary were much higher than before, but he only had a hundred or eighty spirit stones on him.

As a result, among the independent cultivators in the surrounding area, there were very few who were as wealthy as him.

Who could afford this youth-preserving elixir?
Li Xiangming and Yu Liu exchanged a glance and noticed that many people were eyeing the burly man with greedy looks.

If the Youth Preservation Pill doesn't sell and this person leaves Changyang Valley, there will likely be a lot of fighting over it.

Of course, some people genuinely wanted to buy and tried their best to bargain with the stall owner.

However, the burly man with stubble stuck to his principles and never budged, which made everyone grit their teeth in frustration.

From then on, the Changyang Valley market formed a strange cycle.

People can't afford the anti-aging pills, but they're reluctant to leave, or they're curious who will buy them.

A large group of people stopped doing business and just gathered around the stubble-faced man's stall, chatting and joking.

After watching for a while, Li Xiangming asked Li Xiangqi to pass the message on to Li Qianxiong to see if the family head was interested in it.

However, it's highly likely that they're not interested, or that it's not worth it.

Spending 500 spirit stones on a youth-preserving pill would probably get you a severe scolding from the clan elders.

But unexpectedly, Li Qianxiong came over in person not long after.

Upon seeing the head of the Li family, everyone made way for him.

"The Li family is incredibly wealthy. It seems this Youth Preservation Pill will fall into their hands."

"Oh, what a pity."

Some were amazed, while others were filled with regret.

Li Xiangming noticed that those who came with Li Qianxiong included Master Lingwu, Chen Zhonghe, Luo Wantao, and others.

It seems that after he left, these people were invited by the head of the family to discuss important matters.

"Where did you get this youth-preserving elixir?"

Master Lingwu was the first to ask the question.

The stubble-bearded man glanced at the white-bearded old Taoist priest in front of him, feeling that he was unfathomable. He immediately knew that the old Taoist priest was a Foundation Establishment cultivator and quickly replied, "I traded it with a friend."

"Origin unknown."

Master Lingwu commented, then asked, "How can you guarantee the authenticity of this pill?"

Upon hearing this, the burly man with stubble immediately realized that Master Lingwu had come with ill intentions, so he sighed and said, "The precious pill awaits its destined owner. If you find this pill to be fake, then you have no chance with it."

The bearded man's message is clear: if you think it's fake, don't buy it; if you do, you have to bear the risk yourself.

Such vulgar remarks have sparked controversy, but this is also a common phenomenon in the cultivation market.

Without sufficient knowledge and insight, one can be devoured in the cultivation world, leaving not even bones or scraps.

Hearing the stubble-faced man's words, Master Lingwu's expression was clearly not good, but since they were on Li family territory, he did not lash out.

"Is Master Lingwu interested?"

Luo Wantao spoke, knowing that the suggestion to come and see the Youth Preservation Pill came from Master Lingwu. As for why Master Lingwu would be interested in the Youth Preservation Pill, that remained a mystery.

"I'm afraid it might be fake."

Master Lingwu said in a deep voice that he was not an alchemist and dared not make a conclusion lightly, no matter how much he thought it was right.

If you buy a fake, you'll lose 500 spirit stones.

"The Li family has an alchemist; why not have him examine it?"

At this moment, a rogue cultivator nearby shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, as they were all curious about the authenticity of the Youth Preservation Pill.

"Xiangming, go and call your Ninth Uncle over."

Li Qianxiong did not refuse and looked at Li Xiangming in the center of the crowd.

"As ordered."

Li Xiangming had no objection and immediately returned to Fengming Tower.

Ninth Uncle refers to Li Chengweng of the second branch of the family, who is also in charge of the Li family's alchemy workshop.

Because Fengming Tower was selling pills refined in its alchemy workshop, Li Chengweng took it very seriously and personally oversaw the process.

Upon hearing Li Xiangming's purpose, he packed his things and went to the burly man's stall without saying a word.

"May I take a closer look?"

Li Chengweng stepped forward, staring intently at the Youth-Preserving Pill.

"Please."

Amidst the uproar, even the burly man with stubble dared not object, thus allowing Li Chengweng to see and smell the fumes.

After a long while, Li Chengweng withdrew his gaze and exclaimed, "It really is a youth-preserving pill. Judging from its texture and color, the alchemist who refined this pill has extremely high skills."

"Just as I expected, I knew it couldn't be fake."

"I actually found a real youth-preserving elixir! This trip was definitely worthwhile!"

"That's rare! Even in Pushui Market, the Youth-Preserving Pill is hard to come by."

The onlookers started discussing it animatedly, and the atmosphere became heated.

Li Xiangming pondered, still harboring some doubts about the appearance of the Youth-Preserving Pill in Changyang Valley.

But since Li Chengweng said so, it must be true.

However, being as cautious as ever, he still asked in a low voice, "Master, what do you think?"

On his way to Fengming Tower, Li Xiangming invited Qingyang Daoist over.

"In my opinion, it doesn't seem fake."

After a moment's hesitation, the Taoist Qingyang gave his conclusion.

Thus, Li Xiangming had nothing to say. With the two alchemists corroborating, the Youth-Preserving Pill was indeed genuine.

Since the pill was genuine, Master Lingwu's concerns lessened considerably. After a quiet discussion with Li Qianxiong and the others, they finally decided to take the Youth Preservation Pill.

In front of everyone, Master Lingwu generously handed a cloth bag to his eldest disciple, He Jing, who then passed it on to the stall owner, a burly man with stubble.

The two parties completed the transaction on the spot, exchanging money and goods.

Hearing the crisp sound from the bag, the eyes of everyone present were filled with intense excitement.

That's 500 spirit stones!

Even an ordinary cultivator could not accumulate this much in their entire life.

In an instant, various divine senses flew about and whispered among themselves.

Li Qianxiong immediately snorted and emphasized the rule that no fighting or snatching was allowed in Changyang Valley.

He knew perfectly well what these rogue cultivators were thinking: they were just plotting to rob and steal, making money without any investment.

Even Li Qianxiong's words could not quell the commotion.

Since we can't make a move in Changyang Valley, we can also stand by and watch from the sidelines near Danggui Mountain.

But surely the burly man with the stubble will leave one day?

Many people have already come together to discuss cooperation matters.

Seeing this, Li Qianxiong shook his head helplessly and led the way away.

Although the Li family were the hosts, they couldn't interfere in these sordid affairs and could only leave the burly man with the stubble to his own devices.

Lingwu Gate followed closely behind, and the crowd gathered around the stalls to watch the excitement immediately dwindled by more than half.

"Little Liangzi, let's go!"

Seeing Jiang Liang standing there in a daze, Pei Wen from Lingwu Sect called out.

Master has already gone far away!

"coming."

Jiang Liang responded, but his gaze remained fixed on a certain corner.

There was a familiar figure there, wearing a hood and bandages.

(End of this chapter)