Chapter 508: Chapter 508

Even though my account is worth millions, spending a tenth on a single Pill Formula is just too expensive, no way I’m buying it!

Jiang Yuan eyed Sang Lishan coldly, he was tall, sturdy, with a slightly dark complexion and an air of authority typical of someone in power, definitely not what you’d expect of a "Jade Rabbit Demon."

His appearance indeed bore a resemblance to Miss Sang Qi, they were clearly siblings.

The system identified that his attire - from cloak to boots - was all exquisite black and gold, undoubtedly a person who wasn’t short of money.

"Hmm, this Spirit Fruit is indeed extraordinary." Sang Lishan was greeted by his little sister who stuffed a Spirit Fruit into his mouth.

The taste was sweet, rich with Spiritual Energy. The Jade Rabbit Demon naturally has an innate racial gift for Spiritual Sense higher than other Demon Cultivators, and this Agate Spirit Fruit greatly amplified the delicate flavors, making Sang Lishan’s eyes light up with delight.

"So, who’s laughing at me for being greedy now? Tell me, isn’t this Agate Spirit Fruit way tastier than the usual ones?" Sang Qi finally got her chance to save face, not letting it rest.

Sang Lishan could only smile and coax her, also handing over two Magical Treasures as a peace offering, showing how close-knit the siblings were.

But Sang Qi’s friends were utterly intimidated by the Lord, not daring to even breathe heavily.

"Big brother, this is the Jiang Dao You I mentioned, he’s skilled in Alchemy and can even craft Longevity Pills!" Having benefitted, she specifically arranged for Jiang Yuan to be brought to a more private small room, dragging her big brother to introduce him.

After brief pleasantries, Sang Lishan quickly concluded that his sister’s "new friend" was anything but ordinary.

Leaving other factors aside, the fact that he couldn’t sense even a flicker of Spiritual Power indicated either his Realm was so high he could completely conceal his aura; or he possessed heavy treasures, enough to avoid being detected.

Moreover, being an Alchemist is an extremely costly profession, reaching Fifth Grade is the result of feeding it with countless Earth Treasures.

"Have you ever heard of the Fifth Grade Elixir, Bone Marrow Continuation Pill?" Sang Lishan, preoccupied with a million tasks, was practically desperate to try anything since he’s been unable to get even one pill made by the invited Sixth Grade Alchemist, compounded by his sister’s strong recommendation.

Jiang Yuan was taken aback, "Bone Marrow Continuation Pill? What’s its effect?"

He thought to himself, the system said you needed Jade Marrow Pill to numb pain, how did Bone Marrow Continuation Pill pop up here? The system didn’t say, heck if I know.

Sang Lishan sighed internally, seems he hadn’t heard of it.

Pill Formulas are fundamental for Alchemists, no matter how skilled Jiang Dao You may be in Alchemy, without a Pill Formula it’s useless.

"The primary function of the Bone Marrow Continuation Pill is to alleviate lingering pain from old injuries, although not curing them, consuming one ensures half a year or even a year without the worry of pain." He patiently explained, adding: "If Jiang Dao You has other pills with similar effects, I’d be willing to pay a high price for them." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ Nove1Fire.net

What you described is clearly the details from the system mall for the Jade Marrow Pill! Could it be... the pill name got mixed up in transmission?

"From whom did the Lord hear the pill name?" he responded truthfully, "I know of a pill with very similar effects, but it’s called the Jade Marrow Pill.

Using Earth Crystal Jade Marrow as its primary ingredient, along with twenty-three supplementary components, producing a Fifth Grade Jade Marrow Pill can numb bodily pain, though unable to cure, consuming one ensures no recurrence for six months. It’s suitable for cultivators with old chronic injuries who suffer constant pain."

Sang Lishan’s face remained unchanged, though internally he was puzzled.

Darn, whom to believe?

"Can Jiang Dao You make Jade Marrow Pills?"

Facing the question, Jiang Yuan found himself in a dilemma, should he say yes or no?

Claiming yes, but it’s quite pricey with rather average effects; claiming no, then missing the chance to deal with people who have power and money would be hard to come by again.

"Is there anything difficult about it?" Seeing him hesitate, Sang Qi smiled and said, "If Dao You can craft it, speak of the difficulties, perhaps we can help solve them."

Jiang Yuan slightly frowned and retorted, "If the Lord needs Jade Marrow Pills, it’s presumably for alleviating the pain from old injuries. But crafting Jade Marrow Pills requires numerous Spirit Medicines, costly without treating the root of the problem, why not consider another pill?

To my knowledge, there’s a Sixth Grade Pill—Sixth-Grade Bodhi Pill, though not completely curative but can significantly relieve old injuries and simultaneously ensure the pain doesn’t recur within a year, isn’t it better than Jade Marrow Pill?"

Another unfamiliar pill name, Sang Lishan never expected his old injuries to be healed, they had been constantly torturing with pain, having it relieved even temporarily would be beneficial.

But if indeed there were a pill to alleviate injuries, it’d be even better!

"Can Jiang Dao You craft Sixth-Grade Bodhi Pill?" Sang Qi bright-eyed stared at him, full of anticipation.

She knew well her brother’s progression in Cultivation was impeded by those old injuries, if healed, surely he could push towards the Mahayana Realm!

Jiang Yuan shook his head and replied truthfully, "After a while I could craft Sixth Grade pills, but I don’t have the Pill Formula for Sixth-Grade Bodhi Pill."

After a while? Meaning he’s soon advancing to a Sixth Grade Alchemist?

Definitely excited, Sang Lishan had also never heard of Sixth-Grade Bodhi Pill, instantly decided to mobilize his brethren to investigate through various channels. If genuinely effective, find the formula and procure an Alchemist to craft it!

"How many of the pills Jiang Dao You just showed are there? What’s the price? If reasonable, I’d like to take them all." Sang Lishan, being a Lord with massive resources, naturally showed his wealth.

Moreover, with many brothers at home, fairness is necessary, can’t neglect any, the demand is indeed substantial.

"I have 30 of each type left, as for sale... I’d prefer barter if possible." Jiang Yuan had long intended to trade a third of his stock.

Though completing public orders with low-value materials yields rare materials, randomness is quite frustrating, sometimes, no matter how much you pay, you can’t get specific materials, hugely inconvenient.

Lord Sang had means for direct acquisition, even if priced high, it’d prevent perpetual bottlenecks in main quest completion.

"Hmm, I’ve heard from my sister you need quite a few Void Products." Sang Lishan laughed heartily, "Actually Void Products aren’t that magical, merely their source is dangerous and rare, thus pricing is inflated.

I have a price list for Void Products here, take a look at the material types and their prices, see if they fit. Furthermore, these things are ultimately extracted from the Void, brought at the risk of Void Hunter’s life, sometimes there’s a prolonged shortage which might surface suddenly with price fluctuations, if wishing to trade, be prepared mentally."

Upon seeing the parchment, the very first line showed Five-Colored Stone Essence he urgently needed, priced at 150,000 Spirit Stones each.

Upgrading the Tea Workshop and Alchemy Room required seven pieces, totaling over a million.

Upgrading the Treasure Forging Workshop needed Celestial Purity Wood priced 180,000 Spirit Stones per piece, six pieces also over a million. Completing the old dragon’s side quest got armor (top), needing Level Six Treasure Forging Workshop to craft, currently stuck due to scarce materials.

Should he sell the pills for Spirit Stones to buy materials randomly via System reward, or use the pills to exchange for a substantial batch of expensive but immediately usable rare materials?

The former is certainly advantageous; completing orders with payment gives rewards, even if temporarily unused, they’ll still serve potential needs. But is there enough storage for materials? If you empty the warehouse yet still can’t obtain required materials, how frustrating would that be?

Jiang Yuan mulled prices while hesitating, suddenly recalled an important matter—would the system recognize these materials?

Just like ingots from outside that were persistently unrecognized until crafted by the Melting Workshop. If the system doesn’t acknowledge the costly materials bought here, wouldn’t it be a huge loss?