Remaining Available Points: 47
Su Jingzhe looked at the points that had inexplicably increased, feeling both excited and speechless.
Shuang Jiang was truly strong, and she certainly had her airs, but these inexplicably gained points made one feel... that her heart didn't seem as aloof as her appearance suggested...
However, these points seemed to come quickly, yet they were still far from enough for Su Jingzhe at the moment.
These few points couldn't directly help him repair his Dantian, nor could they be directly exchanged for Spirit Stones; he still needed to rely on himself.
As for Shuang Jiang.
Initially, seeing Su Jingzhe's fluid operations, there was a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
She wanted to see what level of Alchemy skill this person, who could stir Dao Rhyme with just a few words, had reached.
Upon smelling the burnt odor at this moment, Shuang Jiang's expression also froze.
So it was just a novice...
Shuang Jiang's heart was indeed filled with merciless mockery, and she immediately lost interest.
She was still thinking about how to properly ask about the Dao principles she had heard that morning.
Yet, she saw Su Jingzhe expressionlessly pick up another set of medicinal ingredients, and after much deliberation, threw them into the Pill Furnace.
Although this batch was still ruined by him, the ingredients lasted longer inside than the previous one.
Practicing?
This child's perseverance makes him a talent worth cultivating.
Shuang Jiang muttered to herself, watching silently without interrupting.
.......
Fellow Daoist Chen, I have conveyed all your intentions, and even painstakingly persuaded him for quite some time.
However, Su Jingzhe is stubborn. Relying on Zhang Xiu's protection, he consistently refuses to agree.
Flower Moon Tower, the largest brothel in Linjiang City.
Yes, such places of pleasure are also very common in the Cultivation World.
Cultivators' cultivation also emphasizes a balance of work and rest. After intense cultivation, indulging in places of pleasure is also very beneficial for cultivation.
Some martial arts in the mortal world even require maintaining a virgin body, and some even require self-castration, but Cultivators cultivating Immortality do not have such restrictions.
In fact, Dual Cultivation is even more beneficial for cultivation.
As long as one is willing to spend Spirit Stones, one can even spend a night with a female Cultivator at the Qi Refinement Stage here.
Where there is demand, there is a market; the Cultivation World also adheres to this principle.
At this moment, in a private room, Lin Ping and a burly middle-aged man in a black robe sat opposite each other.
This person was Chen Chong, the person in charge of Cuiliu Lane.
Beside both of them were boldly dressed women striking alluring poses.
Hearing Lin Ping's words, Chen Chong's expression turned somewhat gloomy.
Su Jingzhe, a mere Early Stage Qi Refinement Cultivator, he is simply courting death.
Chen Chong raised his wine cup and took a sip, his eyes filled with a fierce glint.
Lin Ping was quite nervous: "Fellow Daoist Chen, if he keeps refusing and hides in Peach Blossom Lane, it seems we really can't do much.
After all, that woman Zhang Xiu still has some strength."
As soon as he said this, a cold smile appeared on Chen Chong's lips.
Then he glanced at the two courtesan Cultivators, who then tactfully left the private room.
Only then did Chen Chong speak: "In a few days, my nephew Chen Jinshi will come out of seclusion. By then, his cultivation should be able to Break Through to Qi Refinement Great Perfection.
He will then be able to advance to become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Huayang Branch Sect, and even the main sect will pay attention to him.
With his Aptitude, the Huayang Sect will surely bestow him a Foundation Establishment Pill. At that time, my Chen family will have a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
A mere Late Stage Qi Refinement Cultivator like Zhang Xiu is not worth mentioning.
Speaking of this, Chen Chong was somewhat arrogant: "Daoist Lin, do you think Zhang Xiu is more important to the Huayang Sect, or a future Foundation Establishment powerhouse?"
Lin Ping opened his mouth, speechless.
Since Chen Chong dared to do this now, it indicated that Chen Jinshi's matter was set in stone.
Then Zhang Xiu was indeed not a concern.
Lin Ping's eyes grew even more excited. Wasn't this precisely why he was willing to be driven by Chen Chong?
All under heaven come for profit; all under heaven go for profit.
Without a special purpose, even if Chen Chong was stronger than Lin Ping, Lin Ping would not serve him diligently.
Now, there were some things Chen Chong was unwilling to do himself, so Lin Ping would have to be the vanguard.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Ping made up his mind and said: "Fellow Daoist Chen, actually, integrating the academies in Linjiang City is not difficult.
However, if this matter succeeds, my son Lin Feng's matter..."
Don't worry, the day Jinshi advances will be the day your son enters the Huayang Sect.
Chen Chong naturally knew what Lin Ping wanted.
This fellow himself had no hope in cultivation, and had long placed his hopes on his descendants.
And Lin Feng was Lin Ping's most outstanding offspring. Although that boy had not yet awakened his Spiritual Root, he had already shown extraordinary Cultivation talent.
If he could receive guidance from the Huayang Sect before his Awakening, his starting point in the future would likely be even higher.
For this, Lin Ping was willing to take another gamble.
Hearing this, Lin Ping was overjoyed: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen! I'll leave this matter to me. Before Fellow Daoist Jinshi comes out of seclusion, it will surely be handled!"
After a few more drinks, Lin Ping hurriedly departed.
Looking at his retreating back, Chen Chong's lips once again curled into a cold smile.
The feeling of not needing to do anything yourself is truly wonderful...
Moreover, Chen Chong also had ambitions. Lin Ping and others helping him with these dirty jobs meant they were all on the same boat, forming his core team.
.......
Cultivation should have a balance of work and rest, and Alchemy is the same.
I can see that your Alchemy talent seems quite good, but what you're doing is truly foolish.
After wasting ten consecutive batches of medicinal ingredients, Shuang Jiang finally couldn't bear to watch anymore.
Although the tenth attempt almost formed in the Pill Furnace, it ultimately failed.
Shuang Jiang knew that with Su Jingzhe's current state, even if he used up all the remaining ten batches of medicinal ingredients, he wouldn't succeed.
Hearing this, Su Jingzhe put down the medicinal ingredients and turned his gaze to Shuang Jiang.
Miss Shuang Jiang, do you also understand Alchemy?
There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Shuang Jiang shook her head: "No, but I have seen a true Alchemy Great Master refine pills."
She paused, then looked directly at Su Jingzhe: "I know you're in trouble, but you won't succeed even if you practice like this for a lifetime."
Shuang Jiang's tone remained strong, with a hint of cold mockery, and also with selfish motives.
If she helped Su Jingzhe, she might be able to repay the Karma of Su Jingzhe saving her, and she could also ask about those Dao principles.
She had her own principles and was unwilling to always owe favors. She had been very annoyed about not being able to produce even a hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones when Su Jingzhe only asked for them previously.
If she could repay in this way, with her Realm, casually guiding a low-level Cultivator would be more than enough.
And it seemed like Su Jingzhe would benefit more in any case.
Su Jingzhe gave an awkward smile: "A single coin can stump a hero. Fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stones have made me feel like an ant on a hot pan, making you laugh at me, Miss.
But this rent truly waits for no one. If I'm driven out of Peach Blossom Lane, with my cultivation, it would be no different from waiting for death.
I'm just hoping to refine some Qi Return Pills to exchange for Spirit Stones to pay the rent."
Sincerity is always the strongest killing move.
Shuang Jiang was stunned.
She had heard Lin Ping and Su Jingzhe's conversation and knew that Su Jingzhe was being targeted, even facing a life-threatening situation.
If the other party dared to act aggressively, although she was in a self-sealed state, her cultivation had indeed recovered a little, and protecting him should not be a problem.
But Su Jingzhe's 'poverty sickness' of not even being able to pay rent was something she couldn't help with for a while.
After all, she herself was in the same situation now.
This... take a break. I'll organize my thoughts and tell you the common knowledge of Alchemists I once knew.
Presumably, refining such Low Grade Qi Return Pills won't be a problem.
Shuang Jiang thought for a moment and said.
In her opinion, foolish people truly had their pitiful aspects.
This was the softest thing Shuang Jiang had said to Su Jingzhe since they met.
Back then, her old friend would constantly chatter about Alchemy knowledge in her ear, intent on pulling her into the Alchemist profession.
Although she would fall asleep and be perfunctory every time, she still remembered some things.
Su Jingzhe was overjoyed. His Golden Finger could only help him improve his attributes; he still had to acquire these practical things himself.
Empathy + 2
Double happiness!
His Wood Spiritual Root had reached the Profound Grade. In terms of Alchemy Aptitude, in a small place like Linjiang City, he could probably be considered one of the best.
What he lacked was practical experience.
But then Shuang Jiang added: "In exchange, I also need some things from you..."