Raise a sword!

The Rejuvenation Pill is more difficult to obtain than the Qi Condensation Pill.

Moreover, the images that Jiang Peng obtained in his mind were clearly much more complicated than the pills that Liu Quan had given him.

"The true Rejuvenation Pill should be a mid-grade first-level pill, while the simplified version is only a low-grade first-level pill."

Jiang Peng realized the difference.

After pondering for a few days, Jiang Peng began her first attempt at refining.

Because he already had a plan in mind, the process of refining the spiritual herbs, condensing the medicinal liquid, and turning the liquid into pills went very smoothly.

Perhaps it's because I've refined many Qi Condensation Pills and have enough experience.

Jiang Peng had a knack for making connections and didn't encounter any problems in refining the Rejuvenation Pill.

Three hours after starting the alchemy process, Jiang Peng opened the furnace.

Three Rejuvenation Pills lay quietly inside the furnace.

"Three pills made! Cost 15 low-grade spirit stones, selling for 30 spirit stones, the profit is not bad!" Jiang Peng couldn't help but beam with joy.

He had actually been thinking about refining other elixirs for a long time.

However, there are many difficulties involved.

For example, the pill formulas passed down from the alchemy master Dan Laomo are all quite obscure, except for the Qi Condensation Pill, and they are all first-grade high-quality pill formulas.

If it's a mid-grade one, Jiang Peng might be able to succeed if he tries, after all, he's not far from the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

But for top-quality items, there's no need to even think about it.

Even if it were to succeed by a narrow margin, the success rate would probably not be very high.

The cost of ruining a batch of top-grade pills is far greater than ruining a batch of Qi-condensing pills, and Jiang Peng can't afford to go through that trouble.

In addition, the more important reason is that Baicaotang only sells the supporting materials for a few common low-level pills, and the materials for less common pills have to be collected slowly by oneself.

It takes a lot of time and effort.

"Now that I've learned how to make the Rejuvenation Pill, the profit from a single batch of pills can reach 15 spirit stones!"

Moreover, this is during a beast tide, so this pill will definitely sell well.

Even if it's not as valuable as Qi Condensation Pills, there should still be quite a few cultivators who would buy a few Rejuvenation Pills to keep as a life-saving treasure.

......

In one month, Jiang Peng refined ten batches of Qi Condensation Pills and five batches of Rejuvenation Pills.

30 Qi Condensation Pills were sold, generating 120 spirit stones in revenue and a profit of 20 spirit stones.

In addition, five batches of Rejuvenation Pills were all successfully made into three pills each. Ten pills were handed over to Cangshan Pavilion, and Jiang Peng kept five for himself.

Five Rejuvenation Pills were sold for 80 spirit stones in the northeast corner, which was a little higher than the price in the store.

It is evident that the resources available to independent cultivators in the market are beginning to become somewhat strained.

In short, with the spirit stones remaining from her daily expenses, Jiang Peng's assets finally broke through the 120 spirit stones mark.

In addition, Cangshan Pavilion gave Jiang Peng five more sets of materials for the Rejuvenation Pill, and he was still required to submit ten pills each month.

"Cangshan Pavilion is a good organization."

Jiang Peng went to Baicaotang and bought five sets of Rejuvenation Pill materials, plus five sets of Qi Condensation Pill materials.

A month's worth of alchemy sessions is considered fully booked.

...

Two weeks later, late at night.

Jiang Peng was cultivating her inner energy in the cultivation room.

Suddenly, the token in his arms began to vibrate slightly.

Having lived in the market for so long, apart from asking Ma Ling'er to find someone back then, no one has ever come to visit me on their own initiative.

With a touch of caution, Jiang Peng checked the defensive formation of the courtyard and, after confirming that there were no problems, went to the front yard and opened the gate.

The person outside the door was none other than Lan Yingying.

At this moment, Lan Yingying's white veil was stained with some blood.

She clutched her lower abdomen, her body slightly hunched, panting as she looked at Jiang Peng.

"If it's inconvenient, please give me a Rejuvenation Pill."

Jiang Peng looked to both sides of the street to make sure there were no pursuers behind Lan Yingying before stepping aside to welcome her in.

After closing the main gate, Jiang Peng led Lan Yingying to the guest room in the front yard and then placed a small bottle on the table.

"There are three Rejuvenation Pills inside; that should be enough for you to recover from your injuries."

"Thank you." Lan Yingying breathed a sigh of relief.

Standing at the door of the guest room, Jiang Peng asked again, "Will taking you in cause me any trouble?"

Lan Yingying shook her head.

"No, I was being targeted at the ghost market..."

Before Lan Yingying could finish speaking, Jiang Peng waved his hand and said, "It's good that you know you won't cause any trouble. I don't care about anything else. You can heal your wounds on your own. You don't need to say goodbye when you leave."

"By the way, how did you know I had the Rejuvenation Pill?"

"Cangshan Pavilion has already begun collecting wartime resources. With your alchemy skills, you will naturally have some Rejuvenation Pills left over. Even if you were to sell these life-saving pills, you wouldn't sell them all."

Jiang Peng suddenly realized.

"I have no more questions, fellow cultivator, please focus on your cultivation."

Watching Jiang Peng turn and leave, Lan Yingying breathed a slight sigh of relief.

She removed her veil, revealing her exquisite features hidden beneath.

Without suspicion, he took a Rejuvenation Pill left by Jiang Peng and put it in his mouth, immediately feeling the medicinal power spread throughout his body.

"His quality is as good as ever; he's a talented person," Lan Yingying thought to herself. "It's a pity, though. He's cold-hearted; personal connections alone won't be enough to recruit him."

"Never mind, let's focus on healing first."

......

Lan Yingying's arrival did not cause any disturbance.

Although Jiang Peng couldn't understand why this woman, who clearly had a place to live and a foothold in the market, would choose to hide here with him.

However, adhering to the principle of avoiding trouble, Jiang Peng did not inquire further.

In fact, during the few days that Lan Yingying was healing, Jiang Peng didn't leave the cultivation room at all, and stayed in seclusion to refine pills and absorb qi.

Until five days later.

Lan Yingying stood outside the cultivation room and called softly, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, my injuries have healed, and I will be leaving now. Thank you for taking me in these past few days."

Hearing the commotion in the cultivation room, Jiang Peng immediately stopped cultivating.

"I am currently in seclusion and it is inconvenient for me to see you off. Fellow Daoist, please take your leave."

Upon hearing this, Lan Yingying didn't say anything more, but simply placed down two talismans and left.

A moment later, Jiang Peng left the cultivation room and picked up the talisman left by Lan Yingying.

[Lightness Talisman: Tier 1 High Grade, Increases Speed]

[Fire Dragon Talisman: Tier 1, Mid-grade, Fire Attack]

"He's someone who doesn't like to owe favors." Jiang Peng put away the talisman with a bit of helplessness.

He took in Lan Yingying to repay a favor, but she still left him with a reward.

"A first-grade superior-quality lightness talisman can sell for at least 50 spirit points each; a first-grade mid-quality fire dragon talisman is much cheaper, but it still costs around 20 spirit points."

"Considering its value, it's actually worth significantly more than my three Rejuvenation Pills."

Even the most obtuse person should have sensed Lan Yingying's intention to befriend him by now.

Although Jiang Peng considered himself to be the most handsome man in the world, he did not think that Lan Yingying was lusting after his body.

"You're eyeing my alchemist status? But I'm just a low-grade first-tier alchemist... A bet in advance? Betting that I won't stop here in the future?"

Unable to find a solution after much thought, Jiang Peng simply decided to put the matter aside and stop thinking about it.

At least for now, there seems to be nothing wrong with his interactions with Lan Yingying.

As for what will happen in the future.

Well, we'll have to talk about that another time.