Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 126 Seeking Elixir
The Liu family is, after all, an old Foundation Establishment family, with two members reaching Foundation Establishment, so their words carry weight.

They say that taking away someone's livelihood is like killing their parents!
No one would think the Liu family was lying, after all, the cultivation world is ultimately won by force.

One empty promise makes one vulnerable to deception. The Liu family would never allow themselves to be humiliated.

The many cultivators and merchants who frequented Qinglingfang were greatly encouraged and supported the Liu family in taking action to trace the traitorous cultivators and eradicate them completely.

As a result, the bandits outside the town disappeared without a trace.

If they don't show up for a day or two, they might have ulterior motives; if they don't appear for ten or twenty days, they might be taking a short break.

After six months of silence, everyone realized that it wasn't necessarily because the bandits were scared, but because the forces behind them were frightened by the Liu family and withdrew, fearing they would get themselves into trouble.

Although they couldn't take advantage of Qinglingfang, the Xu family continued to be plagued by troubles.

……

"I've done many small-scale events."

"Each side has its wins and losses."

A cold light flashed in Xu Hanji's beautiful eyes, and her whole person was like an unyielding block of ice.

He clearly loathed the Qiu family.

"Um……"

Lin Changheng nodded, "As long as we persist in development for another ten years, or at the latest twenty years, the Qiu family will reap what they sow."

"My father also held this view, so he always exercised restraint and did not take the initiative to fight a major or decisive battle."

Xu Hanji looked at Lin Changheng with slight surprise.

"Great minds think alike."

Lin Changheng laughed loudly.

The two chatted for a while longer, and when Lin Changheng saw that it was about time, he got up to say goodbye and leave to go to the alchemy shop to take charge.

Since his identity as a top-grade alchemist was announced, rumors have circulated that all the rare pills at the auction were made by Lin Changheng. From then on, cultivators in the late Qi Refining stage would come to him from time to time, asking him to refine top-grade pills.

"See you."

Watching his tall, straight back recede into the distance, Xu Hanji thought highly of him, remembering how dedicated and responsible he was, how humble he was, and how intelligent he was.

In a daze, strange images flashed before her eyes: the male cultivator's hot breath, her thick arms being held back, and her lips and tongue being forced to meet his. A shy blush appeared on her usually cool face, making her heart flutter slightly.

"Alas... what a pity, he and Fellow Daoist Tantai..."

"I was too late after all..."

With a slight tremor in her shoulders and the blush fading, Xu Hanji turned and left, her emotions a mix of feelings, disappearing into the misty autumn rain.

She possesses the pride of a noble lady, innate and ingrained in her very being, making it impossible for her to become a third party or a concubine.

……

Lin Changheng was unaware that the Xu family had already learned about his relationship with Tantai Feiyue.

But he had no intention of hiding it, only slightly concealing it.

There is nothing wrong with love between men and women under the whole world.

"I have met Master Lin Dan."

Good afternoon, Chief Lin.

On the way back to the Xu family's alchemy shop, cultivators greeted Lin Changheng from time to time.

"May you all be well."

Lin Chang-heng responded with a smile and a nod.

After passing by, some outside cultivators asked others about the man and learned that he was a top-grade alchemist and the highly sought-after chief alchemist of the Xu family's alchemy shop. Their eyes flashed with surprise.

Aren't top-tier alchemists all stern-faced and acting like superior beings? How can they be so easy to talk to?

"Master Lin is different from them, let me tell you..."

Immediately, a cultivator began to answer, leaving the visiting cultivator bewildered.

Upon arriving at the Xu family's alchemy shop, they had just stepped across the threshold.

Then a joyful cry was heard.

"Master Lin! You're finally back!"

An old, rogue Taoist priest dressed in a gray robe was sitting anxiously, looking around. When he saw Lin Changheng, he immediately got up and quickly approached him.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, why are you in such a hurry? Is there something important?" Lin Changheng chuckled and invited him to sit down. A sharp-eyed waiter brought him tea.

"Indeed, this old Taoist would like to ask Master Lin to help refine a batch of high-grade [Detoxification Pills]."

The old Taoist priest deliberately lowered his voice.

"A top-grade [Detoxifying Pill]? What kind of poison is so potent?"

Lin Changheng was slightly surprised and asked casually.

After asking the question, I didn't expect to get an answer.

"Well... Master Lin and I are very close friends, so I won't hide it from you. I accidentally entered a deep cave in a mountain stream fifty miles away. I found it filled with spiritual light and the fragrance of herbs. It seemed that there were precious plants growing inside."

Unexpectedly, after a brief silence, the old Taoist priest revealed the truth through telepathy.

"Hiss... such an extraordinary encounter?"

Lin Changheng's expression changed, and he clicked his tongue in amazement, as if he had taken it seriously.

The old Taoist priest nodded in deep agreement: "This is the first time I've encountered such a good thing. I was about to go deeper when I felt unbearably dizzy and knew I was going to be in trouble. Fortunately, I didn't go too deep and didn't inhale too much poisonous miasma, so I was able to save my life."

After he finished speaking, the fear on his face was clearly visible.

"In that case, it is truly fortunate that you were able to escape unscathed."

Lin Changheng nodded in agreement, and then asked, "Fellow Daoist, have you prepared the pill formula and medicinal materials?"

"some."

The old Taoist priest deftly took out a small wooden box, pushed it in front of Lin Changheng, and opened it in front of him.

As usual, Lin Changheng took out the jade slip prescription, reviewed it, and checked the ingredients to make sure they were correct before accepting the task.

"Thank you very much, Master Lin!"

The old, rogue cultivator immediately beamed with joy, "Then I'll come back in seven days to collect the pill?"

"can."

Lin Changheng nodded slightly and stood up to see the guest off.

He then waved his hand and put the wooden box into another spare storage bag hanging on his body. This was a little trick to avoid some people with ulterior motives; Lin Changheng would definitely not take it with him when he left the market.

He is extremely careful and it is virtually impossible for him to fall victim to his scheme.

After asking Manager Xu about the situation at the alchemy shop these past few days, Lin Changheng, upon hearing that everything was normal, leisurely went upstairs.

This kind of order-based alchemy is more profitable than making fixed-price pills.

For example, the materials and formulas for alchemy are provided by the seekers.

The costs, apart from the physical and mental exertion of the alchemist, are the use of earth fire and the wear and tear on the alchemy furnace; there is nothing else.

When refining pills, no matter the quantity, the alchemist always takes a certain share.

This percentage varies from alchemist to alchemist, generally ranging from 20% to 50%.

It is taken according to the total number of medicinal materials.

Waste or substandard refining results fall within the alchemist's share.

In addition, those seeking the elixir must pay a furnace-opening fee.

Some clever alchemists would be tactful and prepare a small gift in order to build a good relationship with the alchemist.

For the alchemist, the formula for the pill was also in hand.

This is truly a fish prepared in three ways!
Lin Changheng is kind-hearted and only takes 40%.

Even so, many cultivators still came to Lin Changheng, a top-grade alchemist, to refine pills.

Therefore, he used the excuse of needing to cultivate to limit the amount of pill refining.

This old Taoist priest, Fang, had asked him to refine pills many times, and the two had become acquainted.

With his current level of alchemy expertise, Lin Changheng could easily produce a high-grade [Detoxification Pill] without any burden.

……

After closing the door, Lin Changheng quickly checked and knew that no one had entered.

Only then did he feel relieved enough to unravel the mystery and look at his precious [Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma].

(End of this chapter)