Chapter 5

The two characters "Lingyuan" shook the entire private room, causing a buzzing sound. Master Huo, emitting internal energy, formed a powerful force that swept around, scattering the fruits on the table to the ground.

The Heavenly Spirit Pill he took out was a simplified version, with effects less than one ten-thousandth of the original formula. In Canglan City, it would absolutely be one of the best medicinal pills.

The efficacy of the Heavenly Spirit Pill was detailed in the formula, far surpassing all the medicinal pills currently on the market. What shocked him was that the required raw materials were ten times cheaper than those for the second-grade Heart Nourishing Pill. They were all common ordinary spiritual herbs available on the market, such as cockscomb grass, which was everywhere.

"You actually came here with a fake formula to cause trouble. Considering it's your first offense, I can let you off this time. Get out of here quickly, or don't blame me for being impolite."

A greedy look flashed in Master Huo's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. If he could master the method of refining the Heavenly Spirit Pill, he could advance to a three-star alchemist and go to the capital of the Great Yan Dynasty, where cultivators gathered. Canglan City, located in a remote corner, was but a grain of sand in the vast ocean of the Great Yan Dynasty.

What is called domineering?

This is domineering. He wanted to swallow the formula, turning his face faster than turning a page. He had already memorized the ingredients on the formula. Given a month to study, he could definitely refine it.

Lei Tao's eyes showed a hint of oddity. Based on his understanding of Master Huo, if the formula were fake, he would have left in a huff or even started a fight. The current scene left him puzzled. The value of this formula could make a prestigious two-star alchemist abandon his dignity and frame a lowly赘婿.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Liu Wuxie suddenly clapped, a thick sneer on his lips. Master Huo's greedy gaze did not escape his eyes.

"The Pill Treasure Pavilion truly broadens my horizons. A mere formula has made you show such ugly faces. Today has truly broadened my horizons."

Full of sarcasm, Master Huo's face turned red and then pale, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Lei Tao lowered his head, his face full of shame.

"Boy, you injured my Pill Treasure Pavilion servant and came here with a fake formula to deceive us. You deserve to die ten thousand times."

Master Huo completely tore off his mask, his robe billowing, a powerful aura sweeping over, forcefully suppressing Liu Wuxie. He wanted to frame him with a charge, and naturally take the formula. Even if Liu Wuxie made a big fuss, who would believe a waste of a man, let alone a lowly赘婿.

"Kill me?"

"With just you?"

Liu Wuxie sneered, his gaze piercing Master Huo, showing no sign of retreating. His sharp eyes were like two swords, piercing Master Huo's soul, making his body stagger, almost falling over. What kind of eyes could see through the illusion?

Master Huo was extremely angry. In the Pill Treasure Pavilion, his status was second only to the Pavilion Master. Lei Tao would always be polite to him. How could he have been so humiliated by a mere ant, his eyes showing a fierce light: "If you want to die, I'll grant you that."

A palm crushed down on Liu Wuxie. Lei Tao wanted to stop him, but it was too late. He hadn't expected Master Huo to suddenly turn lethal.

"Do you want to die early? Every time you refine a pill, does your Zhongzhan point not experience intense pain, and has the pain become more severe in the past one or two years, requiring you to take painkillers to alleviate it?"

Liu Wuxie stood still, not even making a move to defend himself. Lei Tao was about to speak, but Master Huo's palm suddenly retracted, staring at Liu Wuxie as if he had seen a ghost.

This was his secret. How did Liu Wuxie know? Every time he refined a pill, his Zhongzhan point indeed experienced intense pain. In the past few months, the pain had been unbearable, making him think of suicide.

The Pill Treasure Pavilion sold a large number of pills each month, most of which were Primordial Cultivation Pills refined by Master Huo. In the past two months, the number of Primordial Cultivation Pills had sharply decreased. Master Huo claimed he was unwell, and no one paid much attention.

"You... how do you know..."

He panicked, regretting his words. Wasn't he admitting what Liu Wuxie said? Thinking of the pain from his Zhongzhan point, his eyes showed a hint of pleading.

"To advance to a two-star alchemist, you forcibly took a Spirit-Breaking Pill, causing damage to your heart. The heart belongs to fire. Every time you refine a pill, controlling the fire attribute puts immense pressure on your heart, which is transmitted to your Zhongzhan point. Within three months, you will surely die."

Liu Wuxie did not hide, revealing the problem inside his body. Master Huo's face changed repeatedly. Even the fact that he had taken a Spirit-Breaking Pill was exposed, as if he had been stripped naked and stood before them.

Lei Tao's mouth gaped open. The Spirit-Breaking Pill was a forbidden pill. The side effects after taking it were extremely obvious, and no one was willing to try it.

"What should I do? You must know a way, right?"

Master Huo panicked. He didn't want to die. Grabbing Liu Wuxie's arm, he wanted to know how to resolve the pain from his Zhongzhan point, which left him with lingering fear. At most three months, he would be tortured to death.

"There is a way, but... why should I save you!"

He harshly pushed him away, his face full of disdain. Even Lei Tao couldn't bear to watch. Just now, he had framed Liu Wuxie with a fake formula and almost killed him to silence him.

"As long as you can save me, I will agree to any condition. Money? Beauty? Whatever you want, I will give you."

As the chief alchemist of the Pill Treasure Pavilion, he had accumulated a substantial fortune over the years. If it could save his life, he was willing to give it all up.

"Everything to me?" Liu Wuxie sneered. "What I want, even the Pill Treasure Pavilion might not be able to provide."

A hint of contempt showed in his eyes. A mere two-star alchemist, how much wealth could he have? He didn't take it seriously.

"Sir Liu, please, how can you save me?"

Master Huo abandoned his dignity. The pain from his Zhongzhan point was unbearable, his eyes showing a pleading look, like a drowning person grabbing a lifeline.

"I can save you, but I don't want your wealth. I came to the Pill Treasure Pavilion for one purpose: to cooperate with you."

Once the Heavenly Spirit Pill is released, there will be no shortage of resources. He didn't want to give others a handle and wanted to keep the initiative in his own hands.

"Quick, how do you want to cooperate?"

Master Huo looked eager, his eyes full of enthusiasm, leaving Lei Tao speechless. Was this the two-star alchemist he admired, or a lapdog ready to lick Liu Wuxie's shoes?

"Do you have the qualifications?"

The cold, mocking voice was like a harsh slap on Master Huo's face. No matter how much it hurt, he had to endure it. To live, he could abandon his dignity.

Lei Tao couldn't bear to watch any longer, turning his head. The scene today completely颠覆ed his worldview.

A lowly赘婿, injuring over a dozen green-robed servants in the hall, sending the hall manager flying with one palm, presenting a mysterious formula, and revealing Master Huo's hidden illness, forcing him to humble himself. Was this still the frivolous赘婿 from before?

"The Pavilion Master is not in Canglan City. I can make decisions about cooperation. Speak your terms."

Master Huo finished, glancing at Lei Tao, who did not object, confirming that he indeed had the authority.

Liu Wuxie did not rush to discuss the cooperation. He asked Master Huo to bring a set of silver needles to treat the illness inside his body.

His fingers moved like the wind, the long silver needles piercing Master Huo's Zhongzhan point, emitting a faint rhythmic sound.

One after another, the needles were inserted, leaving Lei Tao's face changing repeatedly. In his memory, the Xu family's赘婿 was only good for eating, drinking, and playing.

All the silver needles accurately pierced the major acupoints on Master Huo's body. A warm current rose from his feet, extending to his limbs and bones, the pain in his Zhongzhan point gradually disappearing, making him extremely excited.

"Your illness is deep-seated. It will take five treatments to completely cure it."

Removing the silver needles, Liu Wuxie said without any emotion. With his skills, he could cure it in one treatment. Curing him too quickly and then turning his back on him would be like drawing water with a bamboo basket.

"Thank you, Sir Liu. I will remember this great favor. If you need anything from me in the future, just speak."

He changed his attitude, looking completely different from before.

"Thank you is unnecessary. Let's discuss the cooperation."

Liu Wuxie waved to interrupt him. The situation in the private room had undergone a dramatic reversal, with everything centered around Liu Wuxie. The most bizarre thing was that he emitted an aura of a superior.

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