12dz Chapter 101 Recent Developments of an Old Friend
Chapter 101 Recent Developments of an Old Friend
There is still a considerable distance to go before achieving the goal of refining a first-grade high-quality pill.
Su Wanqing commented that he was "impulsive and lacked control over his temper".
However, it is precisely because of this that Ye Qingxian has a high failure rate when trying to obtain higher-level pills.
The girl's savings and the discarded pills she obtained from alchemists became one of Yang Changsheng's stable sources of income, with profits no less than those at Biyue Lake.
The two lived in Qianxue Market. Yang Changsheng rarely secluded himself for more than two years because he needed to take care of the spirit fish and spirit fields, so the two met quite frequently.
They often gathered at the Jade Palace to sample new dishes. Initially, Yang Changsheng paid the bill, but later the two tacitly took turns hosting.
Sometimes, after Ye Qingxian suffered setbacks in alchemy, she would come to Qingzhu Residence to relax, watch Yang Changsheng make puppets, and even help take care of the spirit fish and spirit fields, mostly causing trouble.
This kind of ordinary yet warm interaction was a rare comfort for Yang Changsheng in this treacherous world of cultivation.
After putting down Ye Qingxian's letter, Yang Changsheng picked up the letter that Wang Ergou had sent from Biyue Lake.
The letter was simple and unadorned, yet it was full of life.
Wang Ergou recounted in detail his situation in recent years.
He has been married to the Chen family girl for more than six years. The couple is harmonious. With the help of the Chen family's modest wealth and his hard work, Lingzhifu's skills have become more and more proficient. Now he can independently manage twenty acres of medium-grade spirit fields.
The planted spirit grains and low-grade herbs are growing well, providing a stable income that is enough to support the family and even with a slight surplus.
Last year, Mrs. Chen gave birth to another big, healthy baby boy, named Chen Ping'an, his name overflowing with the joy and satisfaction of being a father.
The eldest son, Chen Qingliu, had his spiritual root tested five years ago, but unfortunately, his spiritual root sensitivity was extremely low, and he was completely unable to draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, so he could only be an ordinary mortal.
He mentioned that Biyue Lake Market is now completely deserted. After the main Lu family moved away, only a few people remained to maintain it, and the former prosperity is gone.
Wang Ergou spoke with great emotion about the disaster that year, and was glad that he had listened to Yang Changsheng's advice and had not stayed there.
At the end of the letter, he greeted Brother Yang with a simple and honest tone, saying that if Brother Yang ever returned to the Biyue Lake area, he would definitely bring Chen Qingliu and Chen Ping'an to kowtow to him.
He also included a small packet of plump, carefully selected spiritual grains from his own fields, which he sent with the letter.
Looking at the heavy bag of glistening spirit grains, Yang Changsheng felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
Wang Ergou took a different path: an ordinary, stable, and down-to-earth life.
In the world of cultivation, where few people meet a good end, isn't this a blessing?
He carefully put away the spirit grain, intending to add it next time he cooked spirit rice porridge.
Finally, Yang Changsheng opened the four letters that Su Wanqing had sent from Danxia Palace in Liuyun Immortal City.
The letter paper is specially made Danxia Palace paper, with a faint medicinal fragrance.
Su Wanqing's letter, like the person herself, is gentle and reserved, yet clear and logical.
She briefly described her situation at Danxia Hall, how she successfully passed the assessment thanks to her solid foundation and talent, and how she is now an outer disciple of Danxia Hall.
My main duties on weekdays are to assist a mid-grade second-level alchemist in processing medicinal materials and guarding the alchemy furnace, and I also have the opportunity to learn more systematic knowledge of alchemy.
Danxia Palace truly lives up to its reputation as a powerful force; its resources, classic texts, and atmosphere are far superior to those of smaller places. However, the competition is fierce, and the pressure is immense.
Su Wanqing is still working hard to improve, aiming to become a formal second-tier high-grade alchemist in order to obtain better treatment and more opportunities to learn advanced alchemy techniques.
The letter mentioned that she had broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining and perfected her spiritual techniques, and was now able to refine several kinds of first-grade high-quality pills steadily, with the success rate of pill production steadily increasing.
However, there is still a long way to go before reaching the second-tier alchemist level required to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.
Su Wanqing is currently practicing the Body Refining Technique and has begun planning her Foundation Establishment.
She inquired about Yang Changsheng's cultivation progress, showing concern for whether he had broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining.
He also subtly mentioned that while Flowing Cloud Immortal City was desirable, it was extremely expensive and the competition for cultivation resources was fierce, urging Yang Changsheng to make thorough preparations before considering coming.
He also inquired about Ye Qingxian's situation, his words revealing a hint of concern.
She also included several high-quality first-grade "Heart-Clearing Pills" that she had refined herself. These pills had the effect of calming the mind and were quite helpful for cultivation and breaking through minor bottlenecks.
Yang Changsheng carefully put away the Qingxin Pill, gaining a clearer understanding of Su Wanqing's situation.
Danxia Palace is both a platform and a cage.
Like a tenacious seed, she is striving to grow upwards in a wider world, but she also faces stronger winds and rains.
As for the high cost of the Immortal City mentioned by the other party, Yang Changsheng agreed wholeheartedly. This was also one of the important reasons why he did not plan to set off for the time being after recognizing the reality.
Four thousand five hundred spirit stones is a considerable fortune in Qianxue Market, but in Liuyun Immortal City, it would be difficult to even find a decent place to stay for long.
After reading all the letters, Yang Changsheng stood quietly in the courtyard, his thoughts racing.
Our friends are now scattered across the world, some living peacefully, others striving to climb higher.
He himself finally stepped into the late stage of Qi Refining and possessed relatively substantial resources.
"Knock knock!"
The faint tremor coming from the courtyard gate, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, broke the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere inside the Green Bamboo Residence.
Yang Changsheng put away the letter, ending his contemplation.
His grand plan for revisiting the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Scripture" had just begun to take shape when it was interrupted by this unexpected visitor.
Yang Changsheng walked over, his steps steady and calm, showing no sign of impatience.
With a slight flick of his sleeve, the jade tablet that controlled the courtyard's array appeared in his hand.
He focused his consciousness into the formation, easily dispelling its shielding function in the "guest reception" state, and the door opened silently inward.
The person standing outside the door was no ordinary visitor.
The newcomer was tall and burly, almost blocking most of the door frame.
His bronze face was angular and sharp, as if cleaved by a knife or axe, bearing the marks of hardship and fortitude.
He wore a sturdy, dark green leather armor, stained with mottled dark red bloodstains, exuding a strong stench of blood and a ferocious aura that had formed almost tangible from long-term battles with demonic beasts.
His body was filled with powerful and refined magical energy, his blood and qi were abundant, and he had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining and the perfection of Body Refinement. He was only one step away from the threshold of Foundation Establishment.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, what's going on?"
Yang Changsheng's gaze swept over the bloodstains on the other person's body and the undisguised exhaustion. His brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and his tone carried just the right amount of doubt and concern.
The visitor was his neighbor, Liu Yanlong, the captain of the demon-hunting team who lived in a courtyard two rooms away.
Liu Yanlong panted, grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and laughed:
"Fellow Daoist Yang, I apologize for disturbing your peaceful cultivation. I spent more than half a year exploring the Kongyun Mountains this time, but it was all worth it!"
When the words "Kongyun Mountain Range" were mentioned, a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by intense excitement.