We can take advantage of the peace and stability of the Lingxi region to recuperate, cultivate our resources, and patiently wait for our opportunity.
He looked up at the distant horizon, with a calculating glint in his eyes.
Over the next few days, David and his friends spent their time walking around the city or training at the villa!
David took out the entire box of high-grade spiritual pills given to him by Ling Xiyuan and placed it on the bluestone table.
Each pill was round and plump, with a bright white and translucent color, delicate and regular patterns, and a faint glow on its surface. The pills looked perfect and exuded a mesmerizing aura.
Even laypeople and ordinary high-level cultivators would immediately recognize it as a top-grade pill from all realms.
Jiang Xuelan slowly stood beside him, her gaze swept across the pills, and said softly, “The Lingxi Family was founded on the Dao of Alchemy and controls 70% of the spiritual medicine resources in the heavens. These pills have excellent appearance and rich medicinal properties, comparable to sect heirloom pills. It is already a superior product for cultivation, strengthening the foundation, healing injuries, and increasing vitality.”
David gently picked up a Qi Strengthening Pill with his fingertips. His fingertips paused for a moment, and a faint light flickered between his eyebrows as his spiritual power subtly probed and seeped into the pill.
A moment later, a faint glimmer of mockery and understanding flashed through his eyes.
With David’s alchemy ability, plus the Shennong Cauldron in his possession, his alchemy prowess has likely surpassed the Lingxi family.
Those high-grade pills that the Lingxi family was so proud of were, in his eyes, full of flaws and completely inferior.
“Even though it looks impressive, it is actually full of impurities and its properties are unstable.”
David spoke in a low voice, and with a slight effort from his fingertip, the outer layer of the pill that was still intact suddenly opened due to a subtle internal force.
Visible to the naked eye, under the transparent white surface of the pill, there are countless small gray-black impurities intertwined inside, mixed with pure medicinal properties. Even though it looks small, the dirt is evenly distributed throughout the pill.
“This is not an inherent impurity in the elixir, but rather a human defect caused by poor alchemy techniques, unstable fire control, and irregularities in the condensation process.”
David studied each point calmly, but his words were precise and straightforward: “The Lingxi Family has top-grade spiritual medicine resources, but they squandered these treasures and wasted their best resources.”
During the alchemy process, heat that was not gentle enough, excessive heat, and hasty finishing of the pill resulted in the inability to completely remove impurities from the medicinal essence, uneven preservation of the medicinal efficacy, and in the end, the resulting pill was only a surface layer with impurities settling at the bottom.
“When ordinary people consume it, they can improve their cultivation in a short time through the power of the medicine. However, over time, toxins and impurities accumulate in the meridians and settle in the dantian, which will block cultivation barriers and hinder breakthroughs. The more a person cultivates, the more useless he becomes, and eventually his foundation will be completely destroyed.”
Jiang Xuelan’s gaze narrowed slightly as she re-examined the crushed pill. The fine dirt that he hadn’t noticed before was now clearly visible thanks to David’s explanation.
He sighed softly, “So that’s how it is. Lingxi has rare and precious ingredients, but her alchemy skills are lagging behind. What a waste of her talent.”
David casually placed the broken pill on the table, not paying attention to it at all.
Ling Xiyuan appeared to be generous in giving the pills, but in fact he harbored ulterior motives. These pills, although they seemed valuable, were actually defective pills that their own families couldn’t use and didn’t dare give to their direct lineage core disciples for cultivation.
It is very suitable for doing favors or getting rid of strangers; This method is economical and also builds a good reputation.
While the two were chatting, there was a soft knock from outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by Ling Xiyue’s soft voice: “Young Master Chen, Miss Xuelan, are you two in the courtyard?”
David raised his hand and waved it, causing air currents to gather around the table and crush the pills. Then he got up and opened the door.
Outside the door, Ling Xiyue had changed into an elegant moon-white dress, and her hair was neatly combed.
His shoulder injury had been treated with a family secret healing ointment, and his complexion had improved significantly. Her eyes and eyebrows looked gentle and cheerful, and she smiled faintly.
“Thank you for saving my life, young master. I haven’t had the chance to entertain you two properly.”
Ling Xiyue smiled brightly and spoke warmly, “Today, Lingxi main city is open for business, with all sorts of rare and precious medicinal herbs, pill artifacts, and antiques from all over the world gathered here. I would like to invite you and your wife to stroll around the city, so that I can do my best to be a good host.”
“Young Master Chen has some pills given to me by my father. If you don’t like using them yourself, you can take them to the market to sell.”
In response to Ling Xiyue’s enthusiastic invitation, David did not immediately agree. Instead, he spoke in a calm and straightforward tone, without any deliberate provocation, simply stating the facts: “Thank you for your kindness, Miss. However, I’m afraid that the high-quality pills your family gave me cannot be sold on the market.”
Ling Xiyue was slightly startled, her willow-like eyebrows furrowed, and her face was full of doubts: “What do you mean, Young Master Chen? My Lingxi family’s high-grade spiritual pills are all made from top-grade immortal elixir that is more than a thousand years old, and were refined and condensed layer by layer by several senior alchemy elders.”
“This elixir has pure quality and powerful medicinal properties, a priceless treasure that is coveted by countless cultivators throughout the heavens. How could this elixir not be sold?”
In his mind, the family’s alchemy was at the highest level of the 25th Heaven, and its selection of spiritual herbs was perfect.
The elders were highly experienced in alchemy, and each high-grade pill underwent various processes to ensure it was of the best quality and without defects. This is a belief that has been ingrained in them since childhood.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the current strategic stance of the Lingxi family?
A: The Lingxi family is choosing to remain neutral and observe the unfolding events, prioritizing their own safety and resources.
Q: What are the primary concerns for the Lingxi family’s security?
A: Concerns include preventing infiltration by remaining forces of Silu and protecting their valuable medicinal resources.
Please leave a comment and share your thoughts.