Chapter 87 Alchemy Exchange Meeting
In Yanguo, in a secret room on the third floor of Baicao Pavilion headquarters.
"According to the usual practice, everyone takes turns to share their experience in alchemy. Let me start first!"
After saying this, Mr. Ling paused and continued.
"Recently, I thought of a question. Since herbs can also be cultivated, it means that herbs have souls just like us. Since they have souls, they will inevitably resist when they are refined. This is also the fundamental reason why it is so difficult to refine earth-grade and above elixirs. However, I tried it recently. I am more familiar with the various characteristics of herbs and understand their habits. It can indeed improve the success rate of refining earth-grade elixirs. Although the effect is not as good as expected, it is still a slight improvement."
"All things have spirits. The cultivation of plant spirits is much more difficult than that of humans. They even have to avoid human calamities."
"As expected of Mr. Ling, your insights are truly extraordinary."
An old man said flatteringly.
"Thank you very much. Now, it's the next person's turn!"
Mr. Ling said modestly.
"I haven't been particularly successful in refining pills recently. Although the pills were successfully refined, the effects were undoubtedly greatly reduced. Then I kept adjusting the dosage, and the results were also very different. This is why every pill has a recipe, but the previous recipes are not all reliable. If I want to refine a pill with better effects, I have to re-study the ratio of the medicinal materials myself to fully exert the original effects of the medicinal materials."
An old man said seriously.
"Indeed, regarding this issue, my 'Baicao Pavilion' has also done similar research. Each pill recipe has its best ratio. It just requires a lot of attempts to complete. Not bad, not bad, next one!"
Mr. Ling said.
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After a long wait.
"My friend, it's your turn!"
Elder Ling reminded.
(I'd better talk about something useful. After all, these are some great alchemy experts, and they may be of help in the future.)
"The issue of refining herbs in alchemy is very important. Different refining methods will retain different medicinal properties. The method is the key to alchemy. Only after using the appropriate method can the effect of the herbs reach the most ideal state, while also reducing unnecessary losses."
Lin Yixuan said seriously.
When everyone heard Lin Yixuan's words, they nodded thoughtfully.
"Indeed, what Mr. Lin said makes sense. Do you still have doubts about Mr. Lin's identity?"
Elder Ling asked.
"No no!"
Everyone said in unison.
"Let's get straight to the transaction. I believe everyone has already had some ideas about this exchange of alchemy experiences, and can't wait to go back and try it out."
Mr. Ling paused and continued.
"Since Little Friends Lin is the first to participate, let me repeat the rules first."
'Everyone takes turns to bring out the things they want to sell and introduce them. After the introduction, they can mention an item they want, and then everyone chooses whether they are willing to exchange it. If no one is willing to exchange, then the item will be invalid, and you can take it back. Also, when multiple people like the same item, it depends on who the Taoist who wants to sell it is more willing to trade with.'
"That's roughly the rules. If you have no problem, let's get started."
Mr. Ling said.
"I'll go first!"
A middle-aged man stood up and took out a jade slip.
"The name of the elixir recipe in this jade slip is Qingxin Dan, which is very effective for people who are possessed by evil spirits. Although it is a mid-level Xuan-grade elixir recipe, this type of elixir recipe is rare. I currently need some high-level Xuan-grade Yuanling Dan."
"Although this type of pill recipe is rare, there are other alternatives. Moreover, this Qingxin Pill is of no practical help to cultivation. I can only give you two high-level Xuan-grade Yuanling Pills in exchange."
An old man said.
"Two Yuanling Pills may be a little too little. Here is the recipe."
The middle-aged man emphasized.
"I am willing to exchange five Yuanling Pills."
Lin Yixuan said.
Hearing this, the middle-aged man was suddenly delighted and immediately spoke.
"Is what Daoyou said true?
Lin Yixuan nodded, took out a bottle and threw it over.
The middle-aged man took the bottle, opened it and checked it. After confirming that it was correct, he threw the jade slip to Lin Yixuan.
Lin Yixuan took the jade slip, examined it carefully, and then put it away.
"This is a good start. Who's next?"
Mr. Ling said.
"Let me do it."
An old man stood up and took out a furnace with black flames from his ring.
"I'm sure everyone knows this furnace. It's the low-grade furnace 'Black Flame Furnace' that I've been using. Needless to say, it's effective. I want to exchange it for some elixirs that can increase my lifespan."
'The elixir that can increase lifespan is extremely precious, especially for those who make pills.'
Seeing that everyone present was silent, Elder Ling said.
"Old Dong, I'm afraid not many people can afford your earth-grade alchemy furnace. How about this, if you are willing, I can still take out some longevity fruits from my 'Baicao Pavilion'. I'll offer this amount, what do you think?"
Mr. Ling said while holding up four fingers.
"this....."
Old Dong struggled internally, sighed, and said.
"Whatever. 40 years is 40 years."
Old Dong controlled the 'Black Flame Furnace' and floated towards Old Ling.
After checking it, Old Ling put it away, then took out four longevity fruits from his ring and threw them to Old Dong, sighing.
"At first I advised you to come to Baicao Pavilion to be an elder, but you were unwilling. Now your life span is coming to an end. Even with this longevity fruit, you can only live for another 40 years, unless you can break through to the Nascent Soul stage. But it is not so easy to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."
Old man Dong sighed again and said dejectedly.
"Alas, this is my fate. Even if I had come to be your elder, I would have only lived for a few more decades! With my talent, I just can't do it."
Everyone fell silent after listening to what Old Man Dong said.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little strange, Ling Laogan coughed and said.
"Alright, cultivation is against the will of heaven, how can it be so smooth? It is normal to be full of sufferings on the road of cultivation. Who is the next Taoist fellow?"
"Let me do it!"
The middle-aged man stood up, took out a map from his ring and asked.
"I wonder if you have ever heard of the Land of the Phoenix?"
Lin Yixuan was a little surprised when he heard about the Land of Phoenix.
"Is it the Phoenix Land hidden in Han Country?"
An old man asked uncertainly.
"Yes, it is the legendary Phoenix Land. This is a map that contains information about the Phoenix Land."
The middle-aged man said while holding up a map.
"Then why don't you go in and get the treasure? Why bring it here?"
Elder Ling asked with a frown.
"The Phoenix Land is a little special. Not everyone has the chance to enter. Of course, I won't tell you the reason. If you want it, you can only gamble."
(This guy is unwilling to say anything, and it is obvious that he wants to trick others.)
"So, how do you prove that your map is real?"
Lin Yixuan asked.
"I can swear to my inner demon that this map is absolutely real. However, as I said before, not everyone has the opportunity to enter."
The middle-aged man explained.
"So what do you want to change?"
Elder Ling asked, frowning.
"I want to exchange it for the gall of a dragon that is more than a thousand years old."
The middle-aged man said.
"You are asking too much. Flood dragons are rare to begin with, let alone those that are over a thousand years old. You..."
When Mr. Ling was halfway through his speech, he seemed to remember something and looked at Lin Yixuan.
At this time, Lin Yixuan stood up and said.
"I want this map. I'll trade it with you!"
"Are you sure you have it? It has to be more than a thousand years old. Don't even think about using the gallbladder of a snake that hasn't yet transformed into a dragon to make up the number."
The middle-aged man said doubtfully.
Lin Yixuan took out a box and controlled it to fly in front of the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man opened the box with doubts. After seeing what was inside the box, he was immediately overjoyed and said.
"It's Jiaolong Gallbladder, that's right!"
Then he threw the map in his hand to Lin Yixuan.
Lin Yixuan opened the map, took a quick look at it, and then put it away.
Seeing that the two had completed the transaction, Elder Ling said.
"The transaction continues. Who's next?"