The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

The environment is different from the surrounding shops of Shuiyun Pavilion.

There was no chaos, crowding, or dust flying around in the inner city.

All that could be seen were exceptionally wide cobblestone streets and a well-ordered array of shops.

These shops lined the surrounding area, their decorations were exceptionally exquisite, and even the walls had been cleaned many times, leaving no trace of dirt.

The items sold here are no longer those so-called general stores or clothing stores.

Antiques and collectibles, medicinal herbs and elixirs, upscale restaurants... everything is completely different from the outside world.

Even the passersby did not smell any sour odor; they were all unusually calm and proud.

Li Qingshan keenly noticed that there were quite a few people in the surrounding crowd maintaining order.

Similar to a gang, or perhaps like a group of yamen runners, they were clearing out the wandering people who had mistakenly entered the area and were poorly dressed.

They either verbally reprimanded him, or beat him with sticks, or sandwiched him between two people and sent him away.

The people around them were used to all of this, keeping their eyes straight ahead and going about their own business.

Li Qingshan found all of this quite novel. Although he remained expressionless, he still took a few more glances.

However, he did not forget why he came here.

After walking several dozen steps forward, following Shen Siqi's explanation not long ago, Li Qingshan saw a shop that covered a very large area.

This shop is not only unusually understated in its decor, but it also exudes a faint fragrance of herbs and elixirs, which is refreshing.

Even the fragrance of medicinal herbs emanating from the shop made the surrounding air feel fresher.

Above the lintel, which is more than three zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) above a person's head, are boldly inscribed in large, gilded characters: "Treasure Pavilion".

Although it was early morning, the area in front of the Treasure Pavilion was filled with various carriages and sedan chairs, with one street lined with them.

The constant stream of guests, all of whom were either wealthy or noble, were accompanied by numerous servants, highlighting their distinguished status.

In comparison, Li Qingshan's attire actually appears rather shabby.

"No wonder Madam Eight told me to bring more money and even gave me some financial assistance."

If you include the money I got from Shuiyun Pavilion, I reckon it wouldn't be enough to buy many pills.

Li Qingshan thought to himself, but remained outwardly calm.

He had just arrived at the entrance of the treasure pavilion when a waiter dressed in a blue robe came running up to him.

"Sir, what would you like to buy?"

Our treasure vault is overflowing with weapons, elixirs, and secret manuals. If you have any ideas, just tell me.

Li Qingshan nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing with this viewpoint, and said.

"I'm here to buy some pills for cultivation. I'm at the mid-stage of the True Qi Realm. Do you have any recommendations?"

As Li Qingshan looked around at the decorations of the treasure pavilion, he casually asked a question.

Mid-stage True Qi Realm?!

The waiter was taken aback at first, then immediately spoke.

"I don't know what kind of true energy you cultivate, sir. Please don't be angry. I just want to find out so I can give you a detailed recommendation."

If one is cultivating the Five Elements True Qi, then consuming the Five Elements Powder is more suitable; if one is cultivating the Military Fiend type... then one must use a precious jade...

The waiter explained in detail, afraid of upsetting Li Qingshan.

Having worked here for many years, he naturally understood who he could mess with and who he couldn't.

Although Li Qingshan was dressed rather simply, he exuded an immense arrogance in his every move, a quality that most people could only dream of.

Furthermore, regardless of whether Li Qingshan himself is a mid-stage True Qi expert or is buying it for someone else.

This ability always earns the recognition of others.

"I see. Do you have a booklet? I'd like to read it in detail."

As Li Qingshan spoke, he revealed some silver notes to the waiter and casually tipped him ten taels of silver.

The waiter, who had been hesitant, was overjoyed and quickly took the silver, leading Li Qingshan upstairs.

After passing through the slightly bustling crowd, Li Qingshan sat in the room, sipping green tea while flipping through a booklet made of special mulberry paper.

This booklet not only lists various elixirs, but also all sorts of weapons and secret techniques.

"The Yin-Yang Harmony Pill... why does this pill sound so frivolous?"

After finding the pills he needed, Li Qingshan had a strange expression on his face and thought to himself.

This book not only contains a drawing of the Yin-Yang Harmony Elixir, but also lists its ingredients and effects.

"This elixir is made by combining medicinal materials with both yin and yang attributes."

This product is not suitable for martial arts experts who have not cultivated the fusion of Yin and Yang energies. At best, it will damage one's meridians; at worst, it will lead to death.

If a practitioner cultivates Yin and Yang energies, consuming it will not only save them months of arduous training, but will also make their own true energy even purer.

Seeing the results of months of hard work, Li Qingshan was immediately overjoyed.

However, he did not rush to place an order.

After all, as far as he knew, the only cultivation technique that allowed one to cultivate Yin and Yang energies seemed to be the Pure World Sect.

Furthermore, after being tricked by Qiu Meier, this holy maiden, Li Qingshan became quite wary.

He casually summoned the waiter, pointed to the Yin-Yang Harmony Pill in the booklet, and asked.

"There are actually people in this world who cultivate Yin-Yang True Qi? Are they trying to fool me?"

The waiter was startled and quickly explained.

"My lord, you may not know this, but although few people buy these pills on ordinary days, when someone does buy them, it's in large quantities."

If you are not cultivating Yin-Yang True Qi, you may take a look at other elixirs.

Seeing the waiter's strong reaction, Li Qingshan understood what was going on.

He realized that he might actually be right.

He said smugly.

"I knew it! No one could possibly cultivate it successfully. They must have bought so many for some other purpose."

"Give me three bottles of Herbal Rejuvenation Elixir!"

Li Qingshan waved his hand and placed the silver note from his sleeve on the table.

The Herbal Rejuvenation Pill isn't considered an exceptionally precious elixir; one pill costs only eight taels of silver, and three bottles contain thirty pills.

Eight taels of silver is enough for a family of three in the outer city to make a living for a year.

This shows that martial arts cultivation is a money-devouring beast with no end in sight.

Li Qingshan hadn't used it before, so he planned to swallow some first and try it out.

Upon seeing Li Qingshan, who was only curious about the Yin-Yang Harmony Pill, a hint of disappointment flashed in the waiter's eyes.

But he hid it very well. After respectfully putting away the silver notes, he went to Li Qingshan to get the pills.

Li Qingshan, who had taken in Xiao Er's emotions, understood something deep in his heart.

"As expected. This treasure pavilion is not as simple as it seems on the surface. It is very likely that it is also selling information or looking for people from the Purification Cult."

If I actually buy the Yin-Yang Harmony Pill today, I reckon a powerful figure will appear the next moment…

He then sipped his fragrant tea while waiting for the herbal elixir to appear.

Before long, the waiter placed the three bottles of pills on a sandalwood tray and presented them with both hands.

However, Li Qingshan did not leave after taking the pills.