A god-level alchemist, starting by manually crafting forbidden pills.

Old man, are you being polite?

Although the pills he refined had some minor problems, it wasn't his fault; he was trying to find a solution himself.

and--

He could swear on Senior Sister Bai's heart...

Everything Luo Fan did was simply to repay the old man's kindness.

Don't try to confuse this old swindler's mind.

"Wait a minute!"

Watching Luo Fan turn and leave, he chuckled and said, "Have you struggled with cultivation since childhood, making little progress, and only obtained this treasure has brought you a turning point?"

Luo Fan paused in his steps.

Seeing that it was effective, Mo Chen struck while the iron was hot.

"This treasure is formed from a very special wisp of the Great Dao's origin. Only by using it can your cultivation be twice as effective. If you cultivate using ordinary methods, it will be in vain."

"Oh?"

Luo Fan turned around, his eyes sharp. "Tell me, which Great Dao did you transform into?"

"Naturally, it is the most unpredictable and treacherous of the three thousand great paths... the path of immorality!"

"Hey! Old man! I've had my fill of you for ages!"

His fist cracked loudly. "Have you ever seen a fist the size of a sandbag? Keep spouting nonsense, and I'll beat you up!"

Still calling it a morally bankrupt road?

Is there really such a great path in the world? Can't you put a little more effort into making up lies?!

Why not just call it the "idiot's avenue"?

Just as Luo Fan was about to leave this space, urgent shouts came from outside the alchemy room.

"Is Senior Brother Luo here?"

"Open the door, Senior Brother Luo! We've come here specifically to pay you a visit!"

It's Zhao Mang's voice!

It sounds like he's not the only one.

Luo Fan withdrew his divine sense, exited that space, and walked over to open the door of the alchemy room.

Outside the door stood Zhao Mang, Wang Zhong, and Li Huan, who no longer held him in the same low regard as before.

Zhao Mang spoke first, "We apologize for disturbing your cultivation, Senior Brother. We've come to purchase some medicinal pills!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely! We need the Qi-Strengthening Pill!"

Wang Zhong bowed and chuckled obsequiously, "We're very sincere; we'll buy it no matter the price!"

Although Li Huan didn't speak, the longing in his eyes was unmistakable, which puzzled Luo Fan greatly.

Could it be that after he left, Zhang Tie underwent some unknown change, which is why these people rushed over to beg for the elixir?

He asked tentatively, "Um, are you sure you're not mistaken? You're really here to ask for elixirs?"

There are obviously serious problems with the Gu Yuan Dan. Didn't these people notice that, or are they just blind?

After Zhang Tie took it, he was tormented by the side effects to the point of death. What use would they have for this kind of pill?

Luo Fan had already completely defined the Gu Yuan Dan as a useless pill; it couldn't be that Zhang Tie would break through again after he left, could it?

Li Huan, being the quick-wittedest, noticed Luo Fan's confusion and quickly explained, "Senior Brother, you may not know this, but Zhang Tie had some unusual reactions after taking your pill…!"

At this point, he paused, as if he felt the same way. "None of that matters. What matters is that Zhang Tie, by chance, mastered the supreme external martial art, Hunyuan Yiqi Gong."

He shrugged helplessly, "The three of us have been defeated by him again."

Holy crap? Is that true?

Luo Fan was stunned!

A fart can unleash a divine power? Is that even possible?

"Absolutely true!"

Wang nodded vigorously, "Senior Brother Luo, your pills are incredibly effective, please give us one!"

Zhang Tie only managed to turn the tide by relying on elixirs, right? If he can do it, then they can too.

He was even more convinced that Senior Brother Luo's pills would be just as effective as Zhang Tie's when used on them!

Besides, it's just spirit stones. No matter how much Zhang Tie offers, they'll only give more. In that case, Senior Brother Luo will definitely be more inclined to side with them.

If they develop any new types of pills by then, that kid won't get a chance.

If anyone dares to shit on their head, then we'll block their anus and see how arrogant they can be!

"Yes! We'll pay any price!"

Zhao Mang echoed in a muffled voice, "Not only that, we can also test medicines on you in advance in the future!"

This was something they had planned on the way here: first, they would use double the amount of spirit stones to win over Luo Fan, and then they would volunteer to test the medicine on him.

Given these conditions, Luo Fan would never refuse. As for whether the new type of pill had any side effects, they were not afraid.

At worst, we can just find a secluded spot to test it out. If it succeeds, we can develop our strength stealthily and catch others off guard.

"Senior Brother Luo, name your price, is one hundred spirit stones enough?"

Wang Zhong was an impatient man, and he directly stated his price, which surprised Luo Fan. It seemed that these people were quite wealthy to dare to ask for such a price.

Indeed, the Four Outer Disciples are among the best of the new disciples in the sect, so it is only right to invest some resources in them.

As for him, ever since the old man Li Chishui left, he hasn't even been supplied with spirit stones anymore, but who can blame him for being so useless?

The massive amount of spirit stones he had accumulated over twenty years were used on him, yet it didn't even cause a ripple. He would have done the same if he were in his shoes.

"Alas, my three junior brothers are unaware of the fact that refining the Qi-Strengthening Pill is extremely difficult. The required medicinal materials are incredibly precious, the success rate is low, and it is extremely mentally taxing..."

Luo Fan glanced at the group and said, "However, considering our camaraderie as fellow disciples and the sincerity of my three junior brothers, two hundred low-grade spirit stones is already the cost price."

"If I hadn't had a good impression of my fellow disciples, I would never have sold it like that. I even charged Zhang Tie 250 spirit stones for that one."

Luo Fan wasn't afraid of them going to Zhang Tie for verification, firstly because he couldn't easily shirk his responsibility.

Secondly, given Zhang Tie's remarkable comeback, they didn't want to reveal this to the other party.

To put it bluntly, who doesn't want to show off?

Given that Zhang Tie achieved his current status with the help of elixirs, while the others are self-taught and rely entirely on their own abilities, which one is more competitive?

"What? Two hundred?!"

Wang Zhong wondered if he had misheard; this price was six or seven times more expensive than in the market.

It should be noted that the market price for a Qi-stabilizing pill is only thirty low-grade spirit stones.

Zhao Mang's lips twitched. This guy is inhuman. Don't he have a market price for pills?

"Okay! We'll take three!"

Li Huan tugged at Zhao Mang and Wang Zhong, who were still trying to bargain. He understood the principle of "you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub" better than anyone else!

He had expected to bleed a little, but considering the power of Zhang Tie's Hunyuan Qi Gong, he didn't think it was worth the trouble.

Moreover, this is the first step in building a good relationship with Luo Fan, which also proves that Luo Fan really needs spirit stones right now.

He believed that with the quality of Luo Fan's pills, it was only a matter of time before they made a name for themselves within the sect, and it was even possible that they would become famous far and wide.

From a long-term investment perspective, this deal is very worthwhile, and Luo Fan will certainly never forget these pioneers who provided support.

The three of them scraped together six hundred low-grade spirit stones and reluctantly handed them over to Luo Fan!

Luo Fan happily accepted the spirit stones and handed them three light purple pills with patterns on them.

"When you take it, it's best to find a quiet, secluded place to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings!"

Luo Fan smiled more brightly than a flower as he gave his instructions.

no way!

These people are his big customers, so he can't be careless with his service.

"Thank you for reminding us, senior brother. We've got it in mind."

Li Huan clasped his hands in a respectful bow, "I wonder when Senior Brother will refine the new elixir? We are willing to serve you faithfully and test its effects in advance!"

Listen to this!

Li Huan is such a smooth talker. He wants the pills but seems to be helping him at the same time. He has a bright future ahead of him and is very emotionally intelligent!

Luo Fan, not wanting to offend someone who was smiling and having already received a bribe, said, "Why don't you come back tomorrow? The price is negotiable."