Chapter 13

Amidst the rumbling, this scene also caught the attention of other cultivators on the flat-topped mountain. Their expressions changed, and many were still bewildered, clearly unaware of the exact sequence of events. However, they all remembered Meng Hao, knowing that he was not someone to provoke.

Others might not know the specifics, but the first customer, who was trembling at the moment, had personally experienced everything. He was nervous and anxious, and without hesitation, he patted his storage bag, enduring the pain to take out six spirit stones and respectfully handed them to Meng Hao. He inwardly regretted hesitating in front of the alchemy shop in the sect before, and because of his reluctance to spend spirit stones, he didn't buy any healing pills. Now, though he regretted it, he had no spirit stones left to buy any.

Meng Hao quickly took them, then took out a blood-stopping pill and a bone-loosening pill, and handed them to the other party.

"Thank you for your patronage. Hope to see you again next time," Meng Hao said with a smile, looking as gentle as ever. However, this expression made the cultivator feel as if he was seeing a ferocious beast in sheep's clothing. He shivered and quickly left.

With the departure of this person, Meng Hao decided not to return to the rock but instead took the banner of the alchemy shop and wandered around the public area. Soon, he came to two fellow disciples who were fiercely fighting each other and planted the banner on the ground.

"Brother, you're injured and look exhausted. This state is not suitable for fighting," Meng Hao quickly stepped forward, getting very close to one of the two who were fiercely fighting.

The two fighting disciples were taken aback. They had seen Meng Hao knock someone down earlier and were now hesitant, instinctively wanting to keep their distance from him.

"I have high-quality invigorating pills from the alchemy shop. Take one, and you'll feel refreshed immediately. I guarantee you'll win today. Just one spirit stone, and it's a great deal for the first day of business," Meng Hao persisted, his face full of sincerity, continuing to persuade.

"I have my own pills," the cultivator Meng Hao addressed said, taking out a bone-loosening pill from his storage bag and swallowing it while fighting.

Meng Hao sighed. When he was looking for his first customer, he had observed for a long time to confirm that the person had no pills before approaching. Now, he coughed and stopped talking, instead looking at the other person. That disciple also coldly snorted and took out a pill to swallow, making Meng Hao sigh inwardly.

But he didn't give up and wandered back to the big rock, occasionally glancing at the two. As time passed, their fight became more intense, and their pills gradually ran out. They were at a critical moment, and the outcome could be decided at any time.

Meng Hao's spirit was lifted, and he carried the banner over again.

"Brothers, you're at a critical moment. You're out of pills, right? No problem, I have high-quality pills here."

"This is a crucial moment. Buy one of my spirit-invigorating pills. Once you're refreshed, your spiritual energy will recover faster. Brother, you're not just buying a pill; you're buying spiritual energy. Oh, you're injured!" As Meng Hao spoke, the cultivator was distracted and was pierced through the arm by his opponent's flying sword, blood gushing out, and he let out a scream, quickly retreating.

But Meng Hao retreated even faster, catching up instantly, still looking like a gentle scholar, and continued to speak.

"Brother, act quickly. While the blood loss is still minimal, buy a blood-stopping pill. Otherwise, you'll be in danger today."

"Get out of my way!" the opponent of the injured cultivator shouted, not caring about anything else, and rushed toward the injured cultivator.

"Give me one!" The injured cultivator, pale-faced, bit his teeth, threw a spirit stone, and a blood-stopping pill flew from Meng Hao to his arm wound, immediately slowing the blood flow. He felt refreshed and quickly attacked the other cultivator again.

"Brother, you're probably out of pills, right? Look how effective my pills are. Your opponent bought one and became lively, while you got injured. Buy a blood-stopping pill."

"Look at you, you've been cut again. It's probably because you're tired. Don't worry, don't be discouraged, brother. I have high-quality bone-loosening pills here."

"One spirit stone per pill, buy quickly, both of you. The sages said, 'Spirit stones have a price, but life is priceless.'"

Meng Hao circled around the two, occasionally saying a word, making them gradually run out of pills. They were forced to buy more from each other, but the more they did, the more injuries they sustained. The fight was like four or five battles combined.

What was originally a simple slaughter became even more difficult with the presence of the alchemy shop. The fight was dangerous, and both were injured, unable to separate.

Thud, thud. In the end, both were exhausted and fell unconscious. Their spirit stones were gone, and they had taken all their pills. Even their magical treasures were damaged and lost their power, the scene was extremely tragic.

Meng Hao felt he had saved their lives, otherwise, one of them would have died. He retrieved the banner and wandered around the flat-topped mountain again. Soon, he saw two more cultivators in a desperate fight, having used up most of their healing pills. His eyes lit up, and he planted the banner next to them.

"Brother, you look pale. You're seriously injured. Don't worry, I have high-quality pills. One spirit stone per pill, guaranteed to restore you immediately."

"Why aren't you speaking? Don't you trust me? Earlier, a fellow disciple bought my pills, and his opponent died."

After a while... the two fighting cultivators bought some pills from each other and were forced to buy more, until they ran out of spirit stones. In the end, they fought to a stalemate, both in a pitiful state, with only empty storage bags left.

Meng Hao shook his head helplessly, picked up the banner, and moved to another place.

As the sun set, Meng Hao's figure appeared in various places in the public area, continuously selling pills. Eventually, wherever he went, the fighting would stop, and the area gradually emptied. Meng Hao looked at the empty public area, feeling satisfied as he patted his storage bag, then left.

Returning to his cave dwelling late at night, Meng Hao sat cross-legged on the ground, excitedly counting the spirit stones he had earned.

"One, two... I sold fifty-three spirit stones in total. I'm rich! This is faster than killing and robbing, and there's no danger, no need for fighting."

"Pills are running low. Tomorrow morning, I'll go to the alchemy shop to restock. To keep the business going, I'll spend more spirit stones to buy all the healing pills for this month. Even if I don't have enough spirit stones, I'll at least buy all of one type. This way, the more they fight, the more they'll buy my pills."

Meng Hao opened another storage bag, which belonged to the cultivator he had knocked out earlier. It contained a few spirit stones and two qi-condensing pills. Surprisingly, there was also a pink pill.

Meng Hao carefully examined the pill and immediately recognized it as a beauty pill from the alchemy shop. This pill was extremely expensive, costing ten qi-condensing pills, making it one of the most expensive miscellaneous pills.

"This pill is for maintaining beauty. Using it on my skin would be a waste." Meng Hao wondered why the other person had this pill, perhaps to please a female disciple. He didn't think about it for long and put it back in the storage bag.

Looking at the spirit stones and pills in front of him, Meng Hao felt satisfied when suddenly, the door of his cave dwelling rumbled and opened on its own. This sudden change was so fast that Meng Hao didn't have time to put away the spirit stones and pills.

Then, a woman's figure walked in, her back to the moonlight, her face beautiful but expressionless, her demeanor cold, and her silver robe making her seem as if she was wrapped in moonlight.

It was Senior Sister Xu, an inner sect disciple of Mount Reliance.

Senior Sister Xu entered the cave dwelling and her gaze fell on the spirit stones and pills in front of Meng Hao. Even with her cold demeanor, she showed a hint of surprise.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Xu," Meng Hao quickly stood up, waved his hand, and immediately put away the spirit stones and pills, standing to the side, looking somewhat awkward.

Senior Sister Xu didn't speak, just looked at Meng Hao, then nodded and turned to leave.

Meng Hao was taken aback and quickly followed a few steps.

"Senior Sister Xu, since you're here, why not sit for a while?"

"No need. I'm going into seclusion tomorrow and just passed by to see how you're doing," Senior Sister Xu said coldly, glanced at Meng Hao, and left the cave dwelling.

Meng Hao felt somewhat awkward again, inwardly regretting counting the spirit stones. If he had acted more pitiful, he might have gotten some benefits from Senior Sister Xu.

But at the same time, Meng Hao felt a warmth in his heart. Senior Sister Xu, though cold, had come to check on him, which meant she remembered him. Thinking of this, Meng Hao suddenly had an idea, patted his storage bag, and held out a pink pill.

"I've been wanting to thank you, Senior Sister. I've been saving qi-condensing pills, and it took a lot to get this beauty pill. Please accept it. In my opinion, only you deserve to take this pill. Since I joined the sect, I've had a dream: to keep Senior Sister Xu young and beautiful forever."

Senior Sister Xu paused, turned to look at Meng Hao, then at the pill in her hand, and fell silent. After a long moment, she took the pill.

"Qi-condensing pills are standard in the sect and are effective up to the fifth layer of qi condensation. Cultivators prioritize cultivation. Entering the world of cultivation is like stepping into the realm of life and death. You must not act like this in the future. Even if you are clever, you must focus on cultivation." This was the first time Meng Hao had heard Senior Sister Xu speak so much, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

"I thought that as long as Senior Sister likes it, I would get it for you," Meng Hao said, lowering his head and blinking, his face showing sincerity.

"I'll take this pill... don't get another one next time." Senior Sister Xu took the beauty pill, hesitated, and then took out a pink jade pendant and handed it to Meng Hao.

"This is a magical treasure, mainly for protection." She then walked down the mountain.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Xu. Since you're here, let me accompany you. I haven't seen you in a long time, and I have some cultivation questions to ask you." Meng Hao seized the opportunity, thinking that this was his support, and he must stay close. If he could walk with her through the outer sect, others would be less likely to provoke him.

Senior Sister Xu hesitated. She was usually calm and cold, and no male disciples had ever followed her. Meng Hao's presence made her uncomfortable, but when she heard his last words and remembered his sincerity when he gave her the beauty pill, she nodded in silence.

The moonlight accompanied them, casting a glow on Meng Hao and Senior Sister Xu as they walked further away.

At this moment, on the peak of the Northern Peak, a tall old man in a gray robe happened to see this scene. His expression showed approval.

"Good, this young man Meng Hao is indeed excellent. He has truly grasped the essence of Mount Reliance, knowing how to find support and how to maintain a good relationship with it. Only by doing so can the support last." This tall old man was the one who had particularly favored Meng Hao when he gave him the drought spirit pill. Now, the old man liked Meng Hao even more.

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