Chapter 50

Even though the bamboo hat obscured Bai Shi's eyes, the old man seemed to try to see through the hat to get a clear view of Bai Shi's face, but this only lasted for a moment. As his gaze shifted, Xiao Yishen and Bilan also subconsciously looked towards Bai Shi. In this gaze, their eyes were not just filled with curiosity, but more so with anticipation!

The old man sniffed the Hehe Powder a few more times, and as his body trembled slightly again, he slowly closed his eyes and then extended his other hand.

Opening his palm, a faint spiritual energy began to emanate from it, enveloping the Hehe Powder like a mist. At a certain moment, his slightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open!

"This medicine..." His lips trembled, and the pharmacist looked at Bai Shi, his voice filled with sighs, but he did not continue.

"Old Xu, what's wrong with this medicine?" Xiao Yishen, standing beside him, seemed impatient.

The pharmacist's gaze shifted from Bai Shi to Xiao Yishen and said, "This medicine... I cannot determine its quality, as I have never encountered it before. However, its purity is something I cannot match. Judging by its fragrance and potency, this medicine is absolutely of the highest quality!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yishen and Bilan drew in another sharp breath. They knew very well that Old Xu was one of the top pharmacists in Suxing City. If even he could not match the purity of this medicine, it was clear that the person in front of them had extremely advanced alchemy skills.

With a faint smile, before they could continue, Bai Shi spoke, "This medicine is called Hehe Powder... It is refined from various herbs. Its effects can relax the muscles and tendons, promote blood circulation, and resolve blood stasis... When taken by a Foundation Establishment cultivator, their strength will double. When used by a hunter, they can lift a thousand catties... And when taken by a sick person, their illness will be instantly cured."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yishen and the others trembled slightly again but did not speak. Instead, with a look of amazement, they looked at Bai Shi. Old Xu slowly walked over and handed the Hehe Powder to Bai Shi, saying, "The value of this medicine is truly immeasurable... Sir, you should seek someone more capable."

Taking the Hehe Powder, Bai Shi looked at the Lingluo Flower and thought, "Since none of you can estimate the value of this 'Hehe Powder'... I wonder if you are willing to make a deal with me?"

Xiao Yishen, hearing Bai Shi's words, immediately became interested and said, "I wonder what kind of deal you have in mind."

Bai Shi pointed to the Lingluo Flower and said, "I am refining some pills, and one of the herbs I lack is the Lingluo Flower. If Sect Leader Xiao is willing, I can exchange one 'Hehe Powder' for the... Lingluo Flower."

Xiao Yishen looked at Old Xu, as if seeking his opinion. Bai Shi could see that Xiao Yishen was looking to Old Xu's expression to judge whether the exchange was worth it.

In fact, in Xiao Yishen's mind, the exchange was definitely worth it. However, the Hehe Powder was of no use to him, but for hunters or seriously ill people, it would be a considerable profit.

Suxing City was an important passage in the Daochen True Realm, with a large number of people passing through. If this medicine could be refined and sold, the profit would be considerable. However, whether Old Xu could discern the formula for refining the 'Hehe Powder' from the Hehe Powder itself was unknown. The Lingluo Flower was also a rare herb, so Xiao Yishen was hesitant about the exchange, given that the Hehe Powder was of no use to him.

Old Xu did not speak, his brows furrowed, making his already aged face look even more weathered. There seemed to be some unspoken reason, and his gaze met Xiao Yishen's, but he could not provide an answer.

"I believe, Old Xu, you have already examined the Hehe Powder and found it impossible to discern the herbs used in its refinement..." Bai Shi continued, "Of course, if you agree, in the future, if I need any herbs for my refinement, as long as they are available from your 'Demon Blade Sect,' I can consider sharing the formula with you."

Although Xiao Yishen was not as cunning as Qi Huanglao, he valued business interests just as much. Smiling, he said, "Since you are willing to cooperate with our 'Demon Blade Sect'... I am naturally very willing. However, the Beigun Manor also has a foothold in Suxing City and has high-level pharmacists. If they have even better pills for sale after you refine the 'Hehe Powder,' I hope you can provide some strategies for us."

By "strategies," he meant that he hoped Bai Shi could provide even better pill formulas in the future. They knew that if Bai Shi could sell the 'Hehe Powder' at the Treasure Pavilion, he must have even higher-level pill formulas.

Bai Shi said, "I will not let you down when the time comes."

"Good, then our cooperation begins now." Xiao Yishen tried to suppress his excitement as he said.

Bai Shi did not speak, but found a pen and ink from a nearby wooden table and wrote the formula for the 'Hehe Powder' on a piece of paper. However, he did not write the step requiring human blood. After finishing, he looked at Xiao Yishen and said, "I have written the formula... However, in the pills I am refining, besides the Lingluo Flower, I need another herb called Ziyao Grass."

In fact, Bai Shi also needed a high-level sword technique, but he did not want to make such a large request before the Demon Blade Sect had tasted the benefits. If he did, the sword technique he received might not be of high quality.

After speaking, Bai Shi saw Xiao Yishen frown, as if recalling something, and said, "I remember that someone came to sell Ziyao Grass recently... After buying it, it was given to you, Old Xu. I wonder..."

Old Xu smiled faintly and said, "That's right. At the time, I just found the herb rare and kept it, but it has been of no use to me. Since you need it, I will give it to you."

Under the bamboo hat, Bai Shi smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Old Xu."

Old Xu took a bag from his pocket. Bai Shi recognized this bag; it was a storage bag.

Under Old Xu's mental control, a purple herb flew out of the storage bag. It had a straight stem covered in small thorns, and between the thorns grew purple leaves. This was the Ziyao Grass.

Seeing the Ziyao Grass, a faint glint appeared in Bai Shi's eyes. Taking the Ziyao Grass from Old Xu, he bowed in thanks, then took the Lingluo Flower from Bilan and said, "If I need anything in the future, I will visit again."

Xiao Yishen did not detain Bai Shi, and after a polite farewell, he watched as Bai Shi walked out of the stone house.

Just as Bai Shi was about to step out of the stone house, he suddenly stopped and said, "I have a habit of not tolerating being followed." Bai Shi knew that in Suxing City, caution was always best. A force like the Demon Blade Sect would likely eliminate him if he had no further use.

If that day came, with his current strength, he would not be able to defeat Xiao Yishen.

After leaving a message, Bai Shi walked out of the room. As he stepped out, he suddenly saw Lvcui leading a man towards the stone house. This man was none other than the qin master!

Bai Shi paused for a moment but did not stay in the Treasure Pavilion and quickly left.

As Bai Shi left, Qi Huanglao, sitting at the top of the stone stairs, noticed him. He frowned slightly, looking at Bai Shi as he left and then at the stone house, thinking, "This person... why is he so mysterious?"

As he thought, Qi Huanglao suddenly gripped the black staff in his hand, feeling a strange unease.

Leaving the Treasure Pavilion, Bai Shi found a secluded alley. After looking around, he took out the storage bag and put the Ziyao Grass and Lingluo Flower inside. He then removed his bamboo hat and put it in the storage bag, took out a prepared outer robe, and put it on. He then walked out of the alley confidently.

After leaving the alley, Bai Shi did not return to the inn directly but found a shop selling qins, bought one, and looked at the path leading to the qin master's home, thinking, "Now, if I can calm my mind, I can refine the pills... However, I cannot refine them at the inn. I need a quiet place, either in the 'Daochen Mountains' or..."

As he thought, his gaze focused on the path to the qin master's home, and a glint appeared in his eyes as he continued, "Or... the qin master's courtyard."

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