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Chapter Fourteen: Trading Ancient Elixir Recipes!

Han Li!

These two words exploded in Zhou Ding's heart like a thunderclap!

His pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, his gaze fixed on the ordinary-looking young man who was quietly stepping down.

"This person is Han Li? The protagonist of the original work, the future Old Devil Han?" Zhou Ding's heart was filled with turmoil.

Unexpectedly, I met the protagonist of the original work for the first time at this exchange meeting, both abruptly and calmly.

Judging from his aura, he has already reached about the eleventh level of Qi Refining.

After completing the transaction, Han Li quickly retreated to the edge of the crowd, keeping a low profile as if he wasn't the one who had just caused a small commotion.

Afterwards, Uncle Li took out several pills and talismans and completed the transaction with two other disciples who happened to have the required spiritual herbs.

Afterwards, the start of the free trading period was announced, and many Qi Refining disciples took out the items they had prepared to exchange, either setting up stalls to display them or actively seeking out people to inquire.

Zhou Ding noticed that Han Li did not leave immediately, but walked slowly through the crowd, his eyes scanning over the various stalls, occasionally stopping to ask people in a low voice.

With his extraordinary spiritual sense, Zhou Ding vaguely heard that he seemed to be inquiring about the "ancient elixir formula".

"An ancient elixir formula?" Zhou Ding's heart skipped a beat.

These kinds of pill formulas are often ancient, incomplete, or contain ingredients that have long been extinct, or whose refining methods have been lost. They are not very practical for most cultivators and are more often used for collection or research.

Disciples who can produce such items are indeed very few and far between.

As expected, Han Li asked several people in succession, and they all shook their heads.

Although he didn't show much disappointment on his face, Zhou Ding, who had been observing him from the shadows, caught a glimpse of urgency in his eyes.

Zhou Ding did not step forward immediately.

He first strolled around the trading area, exchanging several common spiritual herbs that were about a hundred years old for more than a dozen different kinds of basic and advanced talismans (such as fireballs, ice arrows, earth walls, and teleportation), as well as several bottles of effective Qi-restoring pills and healing pills, replenishing his consumable reserves.

About an hour later, the exchange meeting came to an end, and the participants began to disperse one after another.

Zhou Ding told Lin Hai that he had some personal matters to attend to and asked him to go back first.

After watching Lin Hai leave, Zhou Ding slowly made his way down the mountain, but his divine sense quietly locked onto a somewhat lonely figure descending the mountain alone.

At a relatively secluded corner of a stone path at the foot of Qiyun Peak, Zhou Ding flashed and blocked the man's path, while simultaneously sending a subtle telepathic message into the man's ear: "Junior Brother Han, please wait."

Han Li paused, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. His muscles tensed slightly, and his right hand, seemingly casually hanging at his side, was actually already close to his storage bag.

He looked up at Zhou Ding, a hint of doubt on his face: "Who is this senior brother? What brings you here?"

The voice was steady, yet carried a sense of distance.

Zhou Ding smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "I am Zhou Ding from Xuankun Mountain. I was impressed by Junior Brother Han's demeanor at the exchange meeting just now, so I took the liberty of disturbing you."

He first introduced himself and his fellow disciples to lower the other party's guard.

Upon hearing this, Han Li's expression softened slightly, and he returned the greeting, saying, "So it's Senior Brother Zhou. May I ask what brings you here?"

Zhou Ding smiled slightly, took two steps forward, and lowered his voice, saying, "Just now at the gathering, I vaguely heard Junior Brother Han inquiring about ancient pill formulas? To be honest, Junior Brother, I had some fortuitous encounters in my early years and happened to possess a copy of an ancient alchemist's notes, which recorded several rather obscure ancient pill formulas. However, I've been busy with cultivation and haven't had time to delve into them, nor have I found a suitable fellow practitioner to discuss them with. Today, seeing that Junior Brother seems quite interested in this path, I wonder... if we could move to my residence and examine them together?"

Upon hearing this, a glint of barely concealed light finally flashed deep within Han Li's calm eyes.

Ancient Alchemist's Notes!

Records of ancient elixirs!

This is exactly what he needs most right now!

The Golden Marrow Pill and Yellow Dragon Pill had little effect on him, and he urgently needed new pill formulas to refine elixirs to aid his cultivation and prepare for the Blood Forbidden Land and Foundation Establishment.

He scrutinized Zhou Ding with sharp eyes, noticing that the other party's calm demeanor and clear eyes seemed genuine. Moreover, as fellow disciples of Huangfeng Valley, the risks were relatively manageable given their proximity to the mountain gate.

After a moment's hesitation, he cupped his hands and said, "I am honored by Senior Brother Zhou's high regard for me and my willingness to share my secret treasures. I am indeed quite interested in alchemy, and I would be more than happy to see the ancient formulas. I would be very grateful to trouble you, Senior Brother."

……

A moment later, in the quiet room of the small courtyard on Xuankun Mountain.

Zhou Ding brewed two cups of calming and soothing spiritual tea and sat opposite Han Li.

The two exchanged a few polite words and talked about their cultivation in the valley, which eased the atmosphere somewhat.

Seeing that the time was right, Zhou Ding stopped beating around the bush, put down his teacup, and said seriously, "Junior Brother Han, let's not beat around the bush. The notebook in my hand is called 'The Explanation of the Purple Yang Pill,' left by an ancient alchemist who called himself 'The Recluse of Purple Yang.' It records the refining experience and formulas for more than ten kinds of pills. Among them, two are marked as 'ancient formulas,' named 'Golden Source Pill' and 'Purple Spirit Pill.' According to the description, they are both excellent pills for improving the late stage of Qi Refining cultivation. Although the main ingredients required are somewhat uncommon, they are not completely extinct."

Han Li's fingers tightened slightly as he held the teacup, and he subconsciously softened his breathing.

Jin Yuan Dan!

Purple Spirit Pill!

Advance your cultivation to the late stage of Qi Refining!

This is exactly what he has been dreaming of!

He suppressed his excitement and tried his best to keep his voice steady: "Is what Senior Brother Zhou said true? I wonder... how does Senior Brother plan to conduct the transaction?"

Zhou Ding observed Han Li's reaction, understanding the situation, and smiled, "Junior Brother Han is a straightforward person. I don't ask for much. First, the 'Golden Armor Talisman' that Junior Brother obtained from Uncle Li today will be of some use to me recently, and I would like to ask Junior Brother to part with it. Second..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Junior Brother, you may copy down and study both of these ancient pill formulas. However, if Junior Brother successfully refines the first batch of pills, regardless of how many pills are produced, I hope they can be mine, and the price will be calculated according to the market price. I will never let Junior Brother suffer a loss."

These conditions are quite generous.

The Golden Armor Talisman is good, but it is ultimately a one-time consumable.

The value of the ancient pill formula, especially for Han Li who urgently needed the pill, far exceeded that of a mid-level talisman.

Prioritizing the purchase of the first batch of pills not only provided Han Li with spirit stone income but also ensured that Zhou Ding could obtain the cultivation resources he urgently needed, and the price was fair.

Han Li frowned slightly, his mind racing with calculations.

The Golden Armor Talisman is indeed a life-saving item, but if he could exchange it for two ancient pill formulas that might far surpass the effects of the Golden Marrow Pill and the Yellow Dragon Pill, as well as a stable source of pills in the future, this deal would be far more beneficial than harmful to him.

Moreover, the other party did not demand an excessive price.

He looked up at Zhou Ding and saw that the other man's gaze was sincere, quietly waiting for his decision.

The value of ancient prescriptions may be more than that.

But for Zhou Ding, he urgently needs new pills to improve his cultivation and his ability to survive in the Crimson Forbidden Land.

Although the ancient elixir formulas were highly valuable, Zhou Ding was not an alchemist.

The key is to make good use of it in a timely manner.

After a few moments of silence, Han Li took a deep breath and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior Brother Zhou's conditions are fair, and I have no objections. I will comply with Senior Brother's terms!"

With the deal finalized, both men breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

The atmosphere in the quiet room truly became harmonious.