Raise a sword!

This isn't a no-go, it's a recommendation for the treasure book "Raising a Sword!"

Inside the sect's main hall.

Upon seeing Jiang Peng, Chu Chun'an looked helpless.

"Junior Brother Jiang, the sect is currently engaged in war, and the affairs of the Pill Hall are extremely important. If you are going to go into seclusion, you should make arrangements in advance."

Jiang Peng quickly apologized.

Chu Chun'an didn't blame her too much. He simply instructed Jiang Peng to take over the affairs of the Pill Hall again and then recounted in detail the many trivial matters that had occurred in the Pill Hall over the past three months.

After discussing business, Chu Chun'an finally became curious.

"Junior Brother Jiang, why did you suddenly go into seclusion? Have you made great progress in your cultivation?"

Chu Chun'an was quite curious about Jiang Peng's cultivation, since Jiang Peng was a rare cultivator who had successfully established his foundation without the aid of a Foundation Establishment Pill. He should have no bottlenecks in the Foundation Establishment stage.

Chu Chun'an was very curious to know what was different about the cultivation methods of these types of cultivators.

But Jiang Peng shook her head slightly and simply took out a bottle of pills.

"Junior Brother has been refining pills for the past three months. After much effort, he has finally made some progress... Sect Master, Senior Brother, you might want to offer some suggestions."

Chu Chun'an took the porcelain bottle, poured out a purplish pill, examined it briefly, and then looked up in confusion, asking, "Purple Cloud Pill?"

Jiang Peng smiled but remained silent.

Chu Chun'an then examined the pill more closely, and gradually, he raised an eyebrow and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill entered my mouth and immediately transformed into a clear, refreshing aura that spread throughout my body.

Chu Chun'an closed his eyes, carefully sensing the feeling brought about by the pill, which seemed to be integrated with the Daoist principles. After a long time, he opened his eyes.

His eyes shone brightly.

"This pill is derived from the Purple Cloud Pill, but its effects are much stronger, at least 30% stronger!"

"Thirty-five percent," Jiang Peng gave an accurate figure.

He had, of course, tasted the elixirs he had refined himself.

The Purple Cloud Pill can help Foundation Establishment cultivators comprehend the Dao, thereby allowing them to better experience the changes on their path of cultivation.

This pill holds a similar position among second-tier pills as the Qi Condensation Pill in the Qi Refining stage.

It is a cultivation resource that has remained unchanged for many years, yet is essential for everyone.

"You've actually improved the Purple Cloud Pill? Has this pill ever been named?"

"Let's call it the Radiant Glow Pill."

The Radiant Glow Pill must be made at the moment the morning glow appears, borrowing a trace of the spiritual essence of heaven and earth during the process.

Compared to the real Purple Cloud Pill in her mind, which required the miraculous act of borrowing the purple aura from the east, Jiang Peng ultimately made a simplification.

There's no other reason than that my skill level and cultivation are insufficient, so I can only settle for second best.

Even so, the appearance of the Glowing Radiance Pill was enough to make Foundation Establishment cultivators completely abandon the Purple Glowing Pill.

"What is the cost of this pill?" Chu Chun'an asked again.

"It's about twice as expensive as the Purple Cloud Pill, and the cost of refining one batch is around four hundred spirits."

"Worth it!" Chu Chun'an nodded. "Even the slightest difference in efficacy between pills can result in a price difference of several times... This Glowing Light Pill is 30% stronger than the Purple Glowing Pill, yet its price is several times higher."

As he spoke, Chu Chun'an suddenly shook his head again, and the joy on his face gradually faded.

"Junior brother, this matter is a bit troublesome."

Jiang Peng seemed to have anticipated this, and calmly smiled, "Sect Master, are you saying that Danbiwu Peak cannot be defended?"

"That's as if the sect is trying to steal your achievements," Chu Chun'an sighed. "It's not just Biwu Peak; even the Cangshan Sect couldn't defend it!"

"Unlike the Purple Cloud Pill, whose formula has already been circulated, the Radiant Glow Pill, once it appears on the market, is enough to monopolize the largest part of the daily consumption of Foundation Establishment cultivators... This business is definitely not something our small Cangshan Sect can hold onto."

Jiang Peng had already anticipated a similar situation.

Informing the sect leader about the Radiant Glow Pill was also intended to spark further discussion.

"Please, senior brother, act as a go-between and find a reputable large merchant guild to help us," Jiang Peng said with a smile. "The business potential of this pill is certainly formidable, but the benefits are only real when we actually taste them."

Chu Chun'an looked at Jiang Peng with admiration.

"Junior brother, are you willing to part with him?"

You have to give up something to gain something.

"I will do as my junior brother says."

"Then Junior Brother will wait patiently for good news at Azure Mist Peak."

Jiang Peng bowed and took his leave.

...

Chu Chun'an valued the matter of the Radiant Glow Pill even more than Jiang Peng.

Only three days later, Biwu Peak welcomed two guests.

Chu Chun'an personally led the way and introduced Jiang Peng, saying, "This is Xiao Qing, the head manager of Hengtong Chamber of Commerce in the Nanshan Region, and this is Feng Lu, the second-in-command alchemist of Hengtong Chamber of Commerce."

Shopkeeper Xiao was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, exuding an extraordinary air. He looked to be around thirty or forty years old, with a large belly... no, it should be said that he was overwhelmingly wealthy.

Feng Danshi's face was lined with wrinkles, making him look old, but he walked with a certain air of authority and appeared extremely serious.

After exchanging greetings, Manager Xiao and Chu Chun'an set up a table on the open ground of Biwu Peak and began to drink tea and chat idly.

Master Feng looked at Jiang Peng, glanced at him briefly, gave him a slight bow, and then flipped his hand, revealing a Radiant Pill in his palm.

"Did you refine this, fellow Daoist?"

"Yes, what advice do you have for me, Fellow Daoist Feng?"

"Seeking instruction?" Master Feng sneered. "I've spent my entire life refining Purple Cloud Pills, always following the proper steps. How could a mere mortal like me dare to alter such a pill?"

It took Jiang Peng a while to realize that the old man with a sneer on his face seemed to be praising her.

But he was still a little unsure, and tentatively said modestly, "It's just a coincidence."

"Hmph, coincidence?" Master Feng's sneer deepened. "A genius's ingenious idea is something we ordinary people couldn't come up with even if we drowned in a latrine."

Jiang Peng remained silent.

He was certain the other person was genuinely praising him, but he really didn't know how to respond.

Master Feng then asked, "Are you sure you want to sell this elixir formula?"

"Sell."

Master Feng asked Jiang Peng to find a secluded place to talk in detail, and Jiang Peng led the other party to his house.

He also invited the sect leader and Manager Xiao, but both of them said they would not get involved in the exchanges between alchemists.

In the living room of the house, Feng Danshi presented the terms of Hengtong Chamber of Commerce.

"This elixir has just been released, and its value is self-evident. The Chamber of Commerce roughly estimates that it should have a monopoly period of at least ten years... The profits from the monopoly are self-evident, but the business that the Chamber of Commerce expands by leveraging the monopoly of this elixir has nothing to do with you."

"The Chamber of Commerce has already agreed on your compensation, but it's still negotiable."

Master Feng's words were unusually direct.

"First, you will receive 10% of the profits from the sale of this pill in the Southern Mountain Region over the next ten years."

"Secondly, you can make a reasonable request to the Chamber of Commerce."

Third, the Chamber of Commerce considers you a VIP.

After speaking, Master Feng leaned back in his chair, gesturing for Jiang Peng to ask a question.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Peng asked a question that Master Feng would never have thought of.

"Please forgive my limited knowledge, but is your chamber of commerce...very large?"

Upon hearing this, Master Feng opened his mouth, but for a long time he didn't know how to respond.

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