Chapter 26: Making Big Money Plans

This could be done, but it wasn't necessary for Wang Yu.

The trap had already been set; he just needed to wait for the right moment. Whenever Su Zhenchuan decided to look for him, Zhao Shang would naturally be in trouble.

If Su Zhenchuan never sought him out, it didn't matter. Wang Yu would get his revenge personally sooner or later!

On the other hand, although he had long heard of Su Qingshan's reputation, this was their first meeting. Directly discussing killing the Ice and Snow Tower's manager felt a bit too audacious.

It was a major taboo to speak too freely with a new acquaintance, and even more foolish to offer trust.

Su Qingshan was different from the brute who had ambushed him last time. This was a ruthless individual who had truly climbed up from the bottom of the Demonic Path and had hopes of establishing his foundation. Who knew what his true intentions were?

Wang Yu's stance was to keep his distance.

After several rounds of wine and when most of the food had been eaten, Wang Yu stood up to take his leave. Su Qingshan watched his receding figure, remaining seated for a long time.

“He's certainly not an easy opponent, having managed to escape from the Spirit Slaves. It will probably be very difficult to learn from him about the second-tier spiritual elixir refined by Tantai Chan.”

Muttering to himself, Su Qingshan felt a pang of regret over the hundred spiritual stones spent when settling the bill. After leaving the Eight Delicacies Pavilion, he did not return to the Ice and Snow Tower but instead went to the residence of a Foundation Establishment deacon.

He flipped over the wall and entered. A fragrant breeze accompanied a large shadow that descended upon him. Su Qingshan froze, not daring to dodge, and forced a smile onto his face.

“Nizi…”

“Husband~”

Her plump, sausage-like red lips were pressed forcefully against his mouth. The pungent, offensive odor that even heavy makeup couldn't conceal almost made Su Qingshan vomit. For the sake of the Foundation Establishment Pill, he had to suppress his natural instincts and utter sweet nothings.

After a long while, he finally managed to catch his breath.

“Nizi, are you sure Deacon Tantai refined a Foundation Establishment Pill?”

“Husband~”

“Why don’t you believe me? My father personally told me.”

“I believe you! Of course, I believe you!”

In truth, a standard Foundation Establishment Pill wouldn’t require him to expend so much effort in planning. For instance, the low-grade second-tier Reverse Blood Pill was also a type of Foundation Establishment Pill.

What usually required careful plotting was a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, which could increase the success rate by fifty to sixty percent. Su Qingshan approached Wang Yu simply to verify if the information was true.

During the six months Tantai Chan spent refining pills, Wang Yu was working there as a medicinal farmer, so there was a high probability that he knew some information.

If he were to try and seize it, he would certainly be taking a great risk.

Therefore, multiple confirmations were needed before he dared to take such a gamble, also serving as a way to reinforce his own resolve.

“Let’s not talk about that. Nizi, the spiritual elixir your father-in-law gave you…”

“It’s right here, husband. Hurry and refine it. Once you break through to Foundation Establishment, we can live together happily ever after.”

“I, Su Qingshan, swear that I will marry Xu Jiaojiao in this life!”

“Don’t speak, kiss me—”

Tonight was destined to be sleepless.

Wang Yu had no idea what was happening with Su Qingshan. By this time, he had already returned from the Various Halls Market and was in a common cave dwelling in the Evil God Market.

It was equipped only with basic soundproofing and protective enchantments.

Among the first-tier pill recipes, he only exchanged for three, spending a total of fifty contribution points.

The Nourishment Pill and the Spirit Recovery Pill recipes together cost only ten points. The most expensive was a hot-selling, extraordinary pill that was in high demand.

This pill, named the Myriad Wonders Pill, was specifically designed for intimate encounters, providing intense pleasure to all parties involved.

The first two pills only needed a month to reach perfection when placed, which would conveniently allow him to apply at the Xu Clan's Pill Shop two months later. If he could refine these two first-tier spiritual pills, he might even be appointed as the pill shop's alchemist.

After all, these were two of the most widely sold pills, ensuring a steady market.

Placement Slot 3: Myriad Wonders Pill. “Myriad Wonders Pill (0/100): 24 refinements per day, achievable in 72 days.”

Taking half an hour per batch, this pill was considered relatively complex among first-tier pills, requiring considerable skill.

After observing it for a while, Wang Yu still switched to the Nourishment Pill. He decided to first prepare for the opening of the Xu Clan's Pill Shop two months later; gaining renown could wait.

Both the Nourishment Pill and the Spirit Recovery Pill were affordable pills, and essentials for disciples undertaking missions outside the sect.

A bottle sold for around one hundred spiritual stones, potentially increasing to two hundred spiritual stones depending on its quality, making the price moderate.

One Nourishment Pill could last for three to six months, while a Spirit Recovery Pill restored thirty to sixty percent of spiritual power. Both were highly practical.

The Myriad Wonders Pill was different; it was a luxury spiritual elixir, typically purchased by those with considerable wealth, selling for three hundred to five hundred spiritual stones per bottle.

Wang Yu estimated that he would only need five hundred spiritual stones as initial capital to get the business circulating and gradually accumulate more wealth.

Having set his goals, Wang Yu began a period of intense cultivation, meditating to refine his qi and studying alchemy.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

On the 250th day of his outer sect life, the Xu Clan's Pill Shop had opened yesterday. Wang Yu chose to visit a day later to avoid the initial rush of customers.

The owner of the Xu Clan's Pill Shop was the cultivator with the cloud crown and white sideburns whom Wang Yu had seen at the Tantai Medicinal Garden that day. He was also a mid-grade second-tier alchemist and seemed to be pursuing Tantai Chan.

Blood冥 Peak, the first peak of the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect and also a Nascent Soul cultivation ground, had established a presence in the Evil God Market. This was, in fact, a common choice for many Foundation Establishment deacons.

The market on their own peak was difficult to navigate, with too many intricate connections and bribes required. Coming to the Evil God Market was much more comfortable.

Newly opened shops typically offered various discounts.

Even on the second day, there was still a considerable crowd. Wang Yu entered the three-story pavilion, which had a backyard, and was immediately greeted by a young attendant.

“Fellow Daoist, are you interested in a spiritual elixir?”

“I’d like to inquire if the Xu Clan’s Pill Shop is hiring alchemists.”

“This—”

Before the attendant could answer, a young man in luxurious robes descended from the upper floor. He looked displeased and said, “No, we’re not hiring. Where did this third-level Qi Condensation cultivator come from? Someone with such low cultivation can’t possibly refine pills!”

Wang Yu frowned, surprised to be defeated before even starting.

He was already disinclined to cause conflict, and besides, there were plenty of pill shops in the Ten Blood Markets. At worst, he could try the Pill Refining Hall. Changing his mind, he turned to leave.

“Wait, young brother.”

At that moment, a slightly aged voice called out to him. He turned to see an old man with a white beard, at the late stage of Qi Condensation, likely around 120 or 130 years old. In the Demonic Path, it was rare to live to such an age.

Wang Yu respectfully cupped his hands.

“May I ask why senior has called out to me?”

“The Xu Clan’s Pill Shop does hire alchemists. Which spiritual pills can you refine?”

“The Nourishment Pill and the Spirit Recovery Pill.”

“Excellent! Deacon Xu has been troubled by his lack of energy and wants to focus on refining second-tier spiritual elixirs. He had already instructed me to find suitable first-tier alchemists for him, and you are just right.”

The young man in luxurious robes approached, a look of disdain on his face as he spoke.

“Grandpa, this kid is only at the third level of Qi Condensation and an outer sect disciple. If he ruins the pill shop’s reputation, we can’t bear that responsibility.”

Wang Yu was taken aback. He had assumed the young man was the pill shop’s young master, given his impolite tone. It turned out he was just the grandson of a manager. Why was he acting so arrogant?!!

Hearing this, the white-bearded old man both nodded and shook his head.

“Young brother, according to the rules, if you possess a token from the Pill Refining Hall, you can be appointed directly. If not, you must pass an assessment to verify your skills before being hired. What is your preference?”