Chapter 75

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“Dan Sect?”

Shen Changqing’s face showed a look of confusion.

Huang Yan’s smile slightly faltered, but he quickly returned to normal.

“It seems that Young Master Shen is not very familiar with matters of the jianghu. I will take the liberty to introduce the Dan Sect to you.”

“I am willing to hear more.”

Shen Changqing did not refuse and did not show any displeasure.

As the other party said, he indeed lacked knowledge about the jianghu.

After all, he had only been in this world for a little over a year.

His predecessor, despite living in the Great Qin for many years, was just an ordinary person and had no opportunity to be involved in jianghu affairs.

This led to Shen Changqing being completely in the dark about jianghu matters.

Huang Yan said, “The Dan Sect is a major sect in the jianghu, with generations of grandmasters sitting in its ranks, making its strength not to be underestimated. What truly makes the Dan Sect famous is not the strength within the sect, but its unparalleled alchemy skills.

One could say that seven out of ten elixirs in the jianghu come from the Dan Sect.

Countless experts in the jianghu travel to the Dan Sect each year to seek elixirs, but very few are able to return with their wishes fulfilled.

Our Treasure Pavilion has some connections with the Dan Sect, so we can obtain some supply channels from them and occasionally sell elixirs produced by the Dan Sect.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing gained some understanding of the Dan Sect.

Having grandmasters as its backbone is already a testament to the sect’s strength.

“The Dan Sect claims that seven out of ten elixirs in the jianghu come from them, quite a bold statement.”

“Young Master Shen, you may not know, but the Dan Sect’s reputation is well-deserved.”

Huang Yan smiled, not minding Shen Changqing’s words.

He then took out a white jade-like porcelain bottle from his sleeve and placed it on the table.

“The bottle contains Qi and Blood Elixirs. Each bottle has eight pills, and each pill can replenish all the qi and blood of a Body Tempering realm martial artist. According to the Dan Sect’s rules, we cannot sell the Qi and Blood Elixirs individually.

Therefore, transactions are made in bottles, with each bottle priced at fifty taels of silver.”

Fifty taels of silver.

For ordinary people, this is undoubtedly a sky-high price.

For people in the jianghu, fifty taels of silver is also a high price.

However, as Huang Yan said, one Qi and Blood Elixir can replenish all the qi and blood of a Body Tempering realm martial artist, making it worth the price.

Shen Changqing did not respond but picked up the jade bottle and opened the cap.

Instantly, a fragrant aroma wafted over.

Just by smelling it, he felt his qi and blood seem to fluctuate slightly.

He resealed the bottle and placed it back, a faint smile on his face.

“This elixir is quite good, but I wonder if there is any discount?”

Discount?

Huang Yan’s smile faltered; he had not seen anyone come to the Treasure Pavilion to ask for a discount in a long time.

His professional demeanor quickly restored his composure.

“Young Master Shen, you are joking. The items sold by the Treasure Pavilion are worth every penny, and we really cannot—”

Huang Yan did not finish his sentence.

Shen Changqing took out a token from his pocket and placed it in front of him.

“Do you think this token can qualify for a discount?”

“Demon Suppression Bureau!”

Huang Yan’s face changed dramatically upon seeing the token, and his smile vanished.

He never expected that the person sitting in front of him would be from the Demon Suppression Bureau.

Then, Huang Yan picked up the token, and on the back were the words “Yellow Rank Demon Suppressor.”

Demon Suppression Bureau!

Yellow Rank Demon Suppressor!

His mind was shaken again.

There are many people affiliated with the Demon Suppression Bureau, and two professions are the most revered.

One is the garrison commander who protects the Great Qin, and the other is the demon suppressor who eradicates evil in the Great Qin.

Although a Yellow Rank Demon Suppressor is the lowest rank among all official demon suppressors, it is still not to be underestimated.

Huang Yan respectfully returned the token, his face regaining a smile, but with a hint of reverence.

“I did not know that Young Master Shen, or Lord Shen, is from the Demon Suppression Bureau. I was a bit impolite earlier, please do not take offense.”

Shen Changqing took the token back and put it away.

Then, Huang Yan continued, “Normally, the Treasure Pavilion does not offer discounts, but the Demon Suppression Bureau has always fought tirelessly to protect the Great Qin. As citizens of the Great Qin, we are very admiring.

Now that Lord Shen has honored us by coming to the Treasure Pavilion to make a purchase, it is also an honor for us.

Therefore—”

Huang Yan bit his lip, feigning a tough decision.

“I will make a decision. The Qi and Blood Elixirs will be sold to Lord Shen at an 80% discount, so you only need to pay forty taels of silver per bottle. What do you think, Lord Shen?”

“I thank you for your kindness, Lord Huang.”

Shen Changqing smiled.

An 80% discount is significant, saving ten taels of silver per bottle, and one hundred bottles would save one hundred taels.

He had several tens of thousands of taels, but he still needed to be frugal to avoid running out of money.

“Besides the Qi and Blood Elixirs, I would also like to ask if your shop has any elixirs that can satisfy hunger?”

“Elixirs to satisfy hunger?”

Huang Yan was taken aback but then smiled.

“Lord Shen, you have come to the right place. Besides Qi and Blood Elixirs, the Treasure Pavilion also has elixirs to satisfy hunger, called Satiety Elixirs.

One Satiety Elixir can provide the energy equivalent to a full day’s consumption for an adult.

A bottle contains eight pills, and the Treasure Pavilion sells each bottle for two taels of silver. If Lord Shen wants to buy them, the price will be one tael and six mace per bottle.”

After Huang Yan finished speaking, Shen Changqing understood the function of the Satiety Elixirs.

He had only asked out of curiosity, as he always needed to prepare a lot of food to satisfy his hunger during each breakthrough, which was quite troublesome.

But he did not expect the Treasure Pavilion to actually have such items.

After some thought, Shen Changqing said, “I will take twenty bottles of Qi and Blood Elixirs and one hundred bottles of Satiety Elixirs.”

“Twenty bottles of Qi and Blood Elixirs and one hundred bottles of Satiety Elixirs.”

Huang Yan calculated silently.

“In total, it will cost 960 taels of silver.”

As he spoke, he looked at Shen Changqing.

960 taels of silver is not a small amount, and even though Shen Changqing is a Yellow Rank Demon Suppressor, he might not have that much silver.

At this moment, Huang Yan was already considering how to respond if Shen Changqing asked to buy on credit.

Just as he was speculating, Shen Changqing took out a stack of silver notes and placed them on the table.

“Each note is worth one hundred taels, and I have a total of one thousand taels. The remaining forty taels do not need to be returned; just give me two extra bottles of Qi and Blood Elixirs.”

Seeing the silver notes, Huang Yan’s smile became more enthusiastic.

“Lord Shen, please wait a moment. I will go and prepare your order.”

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Outside the Treasure Pavilion.

Shen Changqing walked out again.

Unlike when he entered, he now had a large bundle on his back.

Forty-two bottles of Qi and Blood Elixirs.

One hundred bottles of Satiety Elixirs.

He had spent one thousand taels of silver.

To be honest, Shen Changqing felt a bit of pain in his heart.

But there was no other way.

To quickly enhance his strength, elixirs were essential.

Back at the Demon Suppression Bureau, Shen Changqing placed all the elixirs in his bedroom. The Qi and Blood Elixirs were in white jade bottles, while the Satiety Elixirs were in ordinary porcelain bottles.

Clearly, the normal two taels of silver price did not justify using better bottles.

“Once the Qi and Blood Elixirs are used up, these bottles alone could probably be sold for some money.”

Shen Changqing smiled and then took a Qi and Blood Elixir and swallowed it.

The elixir entered his stomach, and soon a surge of qi and blood filled his body.

Shen Changqing closed his eyes and sat still, silently following the cultivation method of the Invincible Golden Body to refine the excess qi and blood.

After two hours, the energy from the Qi and Blood Elixir was completely refined.

He felt his qi and blood had increased slightly, but the improvement was limited.

“The Invincible Golden Body is far superior to the Thirteen Invincible Body Techniques, and breaking through to the next level is extremely difficult.”

Although the Qi and Blood Elixirs are good, they are just ordinary elixirs.

At Shen Changqing’s current level, using Qi and Blood Elixirs to assist in cultivation and relying on his own strength to break through to the next level would require a tremendous amount of Qi and Blood Elixirs and time.

“Instead of cultivating with Qi and Blood Elixirs, it might be more straightforward to use slaughter points.”

Shen Changqing did not immediately use the Qi and Blood Elixirs but took a Satiety Elixir and swallowed it.

Instantly, the hunger he felt disappeared.

However, the Satiety Elixir did not immediately satisfy his hunger.

It was only after swallowing three Satiety Elixirs that he felt full.

“Indeed—”

“With the higher realm, my appetite has also increased.”

He smiled wryly and then focused his mind, connecting with the interface.

He focused on the Invincible Golden Body and chose to enhance it.

Buzz—

An intangible vibration surged from his body, and the feeling of fullness quickly diminished. In just a few breaths, Shen Changqing felt dizzy from hunger.

Without hesitation, he swallowed a few more Satiety Elixirs.

The elixirs were immediately consumed by a powerful force.

The essence energy of the elixirs transformed into boiling qi and blood, as well as strengthening his skin and flesh.

Rumble—

The qi and blood surged continuously.

His already tight skin seemed to be covered by a mysterious force, making it even more resilient.

The transformation continued.

Shen Changqing had no choice but to continue swallowing Satiety Elixirs.

After a long time, the force that was consuming his energy disappeared, leaving his body filled with qi and blood.

He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power in his body, and then focused his mind on the interface.

The Invincible Golden Body had advanced directly from the fifth level to the sixth level.

At the same time, his slaughter points had decreased from 23 to 15.

The recent enhancement had directly consumed 8 slaughter points.

However, in Shen Changqing’s view, the consumption of 8 slaughter points was still within his acceptable range.