Chapter 91

Half an hour later, the poison master Yun Li returned to the bamboo house in the Water Cloud Miao Village.

He changed into a brand new robe and wrapped a thick headscarf around his head. The most significant change, however, was in his demeanor and aura; he looked completely different from before!

Previously, Yun Li seemed to be enveloped in a layer of gloomy energy, lacking the vitality and vigor of a human. His brows were always furrowed with an unresolvable depression, making people feel very uncomfortable.

But now, all the gloom had vanished. His eyes were bright and spirited, and even his steps were full of energy, as if he contained boundless strength.

For Shuishan and Shuoxiao, who were already familiar with Yun Li, this was simply a miraculous transformation!

Back in the room, Yun Li bowed deeply before Wei Changfeng and said, "I cannot express my gratitude! Yun Li was blind before, please forgive me, sir!"

His voice had completely returned to normal, no longer hoarse at all.

Shuoxiao and Yun Yue were dumbfounded, hardly believing their eyes.

In their impression, Yun Li, the strongest poison master in Water Cloud Miao Village, was always proud and mysterious. Apart from the great poison master of the White Deer Tribe, they had never seen him show such respect to anyone.

To be more precise, even the great poison master couldn't make him show such respect!

And Wei Changfeng was just a teenager of fifteen or sixteen!

Wei Changfeng quickly helped Yun Li up and said, "Sir, you are too kind! I dare not accept such a great honor!"

Yun Li suddenly became agitated. He tightly grabbed Wei Changfeng's arms and said in a pleading tone, "Sir, your Lingzhi Detox Pill..."

"Cough, cough!"

Shuishan coughed loudly and said, "Yun Li, don't put our guest in a difficult position..."

Yun Li immediately realized his mistake, feeling embarrassed. He released his hands and bowed again, "I was too impolite, please forgive me, sir!"

Wei Changfeng smiled and said, "It's fine!"

Yun Li retreated to Shuishan's side and sat down again, but his eyes were still full of excitement.

The reason was very simple. The effect of the Lingzhi Detox Pill was incredibly strong, far beyond his imagination. It even made him feel like he had been reborn after taking it!

Shuishan asked straightforwardly, "Young Master Wei, we now know that the Lingzhi Detox Pill you refined is indeed extraordinary. Please name your price!"

His tone was very sincere, "As long as we can afford it, just say the price!"

As the leader of Water Cloud Village, Shuishan was very skilled at reading people and adapting to situations.

Wei Changfeng was well-prepared and said, "I can refine a maximum of five Lingzhi Detox Pills for your village!"

"Five..."

Shuishan smacked his lips and asked tentatively, "Isn't that a bit too few?"

Seeing the old fox's cautious demeanor, Wei Changfeng smiled inwardly but remained calm on the surface, "Sir, you don't know. I have limited abilities, and refining five Lingzhi Detox Pills is already my utmost effort!"

He paused for a moment and continued, "I won't hide it from you, sir. I used a secret technique to enhance the alchemy fire to refine a fourth-grade pill. This secret technique cannot be used excessively, or it will harm my foundation with serious consequences!"

"I wouldn't have resorted to this if it wasn't absolutely necessary!"

Before Shuishan could respond, Yun Li nodded in agreement.

Whether it was a poison master, alchemist, or martial artist, there were secret techniques to temporarily boost one's cultivation by tapping into their potential. However, using such techniques inevitably had consequences.

Some secret techniques required burning one's life essence to be used.

Therefore, he didn't think Wei Changfeng was lying. This also perfectly explained how he could refine a fourth-grade pill on the spot.

Shuishan understood this principle and couldn't haggle anymore.

He couldn't force Wei Changfeng to risk his life to refine more pills.

"Then five it is!"

Shuishan decided immediately, "Five Lingzhi Detox Pills, I'll exchange them for all the goods in the original deal!"

He had already seen the miraculous effects of the Lingzhi Detox Pill and intuitively felt that Water Cloud Village wouldn't lose out.

The importance of a poison master to a Miao village was undeniable!

However, if this old fox knew that Wei Changfeng could refine the Lingzhi Detox Pill without harming his essence, he would probably be so angry that blood would spurt three feet high!

But this result was entirely within Wei Changfeng's expectations.

He smiled and said, "Actually, there is a way for you to get more Lingzhi Detox Pills, Sir Shuishan."

Shuishan's eyes lit up, "What way?"

Wei Changfeng smiled but remained silent.

Shuishan, being a shrewd person, immediately understood and blushed.

The Lingzhi Detox Pill was a fourth-grade pill, and Wei Changfeng could only refine five. However, he wasn't the only alchemist in the world. The Jingyun Alchemy Academy had several high-ranking alchemists.

So, with the formula, Water Cloud Village could certainly ask the alchemists from the Jingyun Alchemy Academy to refine the pills, providing all the materials. It was just a matter of the price.

But Wei Changfeng didn't directly say this, and Shuishan understood his meaning.

Little fox!

The leader of Water Cloud Village cursed inwardly and asked with a smile, "Young Master Wei, if Water Cloud Village wants to buy your formula, how much would it cost?"

That's what I was waiting for!

Since Wei Changfeng had revealed the Lingzhi Detox Pill, he didn't plan to keep it hidden. Although the Miao people weren't as brutal as the barbarian shamans and were generally kind and trustworthy, this pill was too important to them.

Of course, he couldn't give it away for free and would have to get the maximum benefit in return.

Wei Changfeng smiled and said, "Sir Shuishan, although the Lingzhi Detox Pill is only a fourth-grade pill, its effects are excellent, especially in removing poison. One medium-grade Lingzhi Detox Pill can completely remove the poison from a lower-rank poison master's body, extend the life of a higher-rank poison master by at least ten years, and even benefit a great poison master!"

The Miao poison masters were ranked as poison scholars, lower-rank poison masters, middle-rank poison masters, higher-rank poison masters, great poison masters, and poison master kings. The strength difference between different ranks was significant.

Generally, the higher the cultivation, the more poison accumulated in the body.

However, high-ranking poison masters had the ability to use secret techniques to suppress the poison, so it wasn't true that the stronger one was, the shorter their lifespan. The most dangerous were those stuck in the middle ranks.

The Lingzhi Detox Pill was primarily aimed at lower-rank to higher-rank poison masters!

Yun Li was a middle-rank poison master nearing the higher-rank, so the Lingzhi Detox Pill had an immediate and significant effect on him!

"Although the first dose of the Lingzhi Detox Pill is the most effective, the second and third doses will gradually lose their efficacy. However, I believe any poison master would try their best to obtain it!"

Shuishan and Yun Li listened attentively to Wei Changfeng's explanation, their expressions serious but also puzzled, not understanding why he was elaborating so much.

They soon understood.

Wei Changfeng concluded, "To be frank, Water Cloud Village probably can't afford my formula!"

Shuishan and Yun Li looked at each other, speechless.

The Miao people were experts in poison, and while they had methods to deal with it, none were as effective and affordable as the Lingzhi Detox Pill.

The value of this formula was undeniable, and it was true that Water Cloud Village couldn't afford it!

But now that Shuishan knew, he wouldn't let it slip away.

However, before he could speak, Wei Changfeng said calmly, "Tomorrow, I will go to the White Deer Village..."

A drum doesn't need to be hit hard, and Shuishan immediately understood Wei Changfeng's meaning.

The Lingzhi Detox Pill was so important to the Miao people that even if Water Cloud Village could buy the formula, they couldn't monopolize it.

The best approach was for the White Deer Tribe to acquire it. The White Deer Village was undoubtedly much stronger than Water Cloud Village, with the resources to satisfy Wei Changfeng.

Wei Changfeng's intention was clear—Water Cloud Village could still benefit from this transaction.

At the very least, the credit for discovering and recommending it couldn't be taken away!

Shuishan said without hesitation, "I'll go with you!"

Such an important matter couldn't be left without his presence, not even Yun Li could handle it!

Shuishan said this spontaneously but quickly realized the implications.

This was exactly what Wei Changfeng wanted. With his recommendation and testimony, communication with the White Deer Village would be much smoother, and it would also benefit him more.

Understanding the key points, Shuishan's expression became strange.

He realized that the person sitting before him wasn't a fifteen or sixteen-year-old martial academy student but a shrewd old fox who had been in control of the conversation all along!

"Young people are truly formidable!"

The leader of Water Cloud Village felt that he was really getting old!

Wei Changfeng smiled and said, "Sir Shuishan, this is a win-win situation for both of us. I have one last request, and I hope you and everyone here can agree to it."

"What request?" Shuishan asked.

Wei Changfeng said, "I obtained the formula for the Lingzhi Detox Pill by chance, so I hope our transaction remains confidential and not known to the martial academy. I ask everyone to keep it a secret."

A mere fourth-grade formula wasn't significant to Wei Changfeng, but as the saying goes, "He who possesses a treasure invites envy." He didn't want to attract unnecessary trouble because of this.

Compared to the petty people at the martial academy, Wei Changfeng trusted the character of the Miao people more!

Shuishan said without hesitation, "If you give us the formula, you will be a friend of the White Deer Tribe. We, the descendants of Nüwa, will never betray our friends!"

Their eyes met, and the old and young foxes smiled simultaneously!

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