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Chapter 76: Chapter 76 Gu Family
"Junior Brother Pang, I heard that you collected the ingredients for the Life Gathering Pill and asked the alchemist in the pill workshop to refine a batch of Life Gathering Pills?"
Senior Brother Gu, a middle-aged man with a broken arm, asked.
"Uh... Senior Brother Gu, where did you get this information?"
Pang Bai’s face stiffened, and he frowned slightly.
He had been very cautious in collecting the materials; only Li Qian knew about his recent quest to find the Three-leaf Purple Spirit Ginseng, and he hadn’t disclosed it to anyone else.
Even when he handed over the materials to the alchemist in the pill workshop, it was done privately without other people’s knowledge.
Could it be that the alchemist had spoken out?
But that didn’t seem right either.
That alchemist was known for his tight-lipped nature; he wouldn’t do something so unprofessional.
The most likely possibility was someone else under the alchemist’s tutelage.
"Junior Brother Pang, you keep a tight seal on information, but as they say, there are no walls that can block all winds... As you know, my father used a secret technique during a battle once and suffered severe sequelae. So, I want to ask you for a Life Gathering Pill, and I’m willing to pay a hefty amount."
Senior Brother Gu gave a light chuckle.
"Senior Brother Gu, to tell you the truth, this batch of Life Gathering Pills has already been allocated."
Pang Bai spoke solemnly.
According to the alchemist, this batch could at most yield about three Life Gathering Pills.
As to whether that’s true or not, Pang Bai wasn’t sure.
Only the alchemist himself would know the exact number that could be refined.
Moreover, the alchemist had mentioned beforehand that if there were three pills, he would take one as a refining fee.
If there were only two, he wouldn’t take any.
That is to say, he was guaranteed to refine at least two Life Gathering Pills for Pang Bai.
In that case, one pill for his father and one for Li Qian, there simply wouldn’t be an extra Life Gathering Pill for Senior Brother Gu. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
"I heard that this batch can produce at least three pills. Even if the alchemist takes one, and Junior Brother Pang takes one, there should still be one left. You know, one cannot consume too many Life Gathering Pills. I can assure you that you won’t be at a loss, and moreover, you would gain favor from the Gu Family."
Senior Brother Gu said.
"Senior Brother Gu, it’s really not that I am unwilling to share; as you said, even if three Life Gathering Pills are refined, the third one also already has a recipient."
Pang Bai let out a sigh.
"Already claimed? May I know by whom?"
Senior Brother Gu’s eyebrows slightly furrowed as he asked immediately.
"Senior Brother Gu, I’m truly sorry, I cannot disclose this matter, and I also can’t just make up a reason to deceive you. If there were a spare Life Gathering Pill, why wouldn’t I give it to anyone else?"
Pang Bai shook his head.
"Junior Brother Pang, you really keep your lips sealed."
Senior Brother Gu laughed helplessly, and turned to leave.
Watching Senior Brother Gu depart, Pang Bai shook his head.
Inside the Divine Sword Sect, the Gu Family wielded significant influence, historically producing one Peak Master and four powerful elders with over twenty elders in total, not to mention even more coming from the disciples of the Gu Family.
Although slightly declining in recent years, there’s a sign of revival as one of their own, the twin brother of Gu, is among the current twelve True Inherits.
In comparison, his own Pang Family was far less influential.
If there had been a surplus Life Gathering Pill, he definitely would have liked to give it to Senior Brother Gu.
After all, the favor would have been valuable.
It’s just his character; he does not allow himself to be dishonest or disloyal.
Without Li Qian, catching the Three-leaf Purple Spirit Ginseng would have been impossible.
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A few days later.
Alchemy Workshop.
Here, numerous alchemy rooms are scattered, with smoke constantly emanating from the chimneys.
The air in the alchemy workshop was permeated with a mixed scent of herbs.
Pang Bai arrived early here.
Outside one of the alchemy rooms.
The door was tightly closed.
The smoke from the chimney had already stopped.
Suddenly, the door of the alchemy room was opened.
A young man wearing an alchemist’s robe came out and handed two small Elixir Bottles to Pang Bai, "Senior Brother Pang, a total of two Life Gathering Pills."
He was the direct disciple of the alchemist.
"Junior Brother Wei, where is Pill Master Pu?"
Pang Bai took over two small Elixir Bottles, then asked.
"My master has been alchemizing for several days and has gone to rest."
The young alchemist said.
"Junior Brother Wei, then I will come back in a few days to thank Pill Master Pu."
Pang Bai nodded.
The young alchemist nodded, then turned and closed the door.
Pang Bai opened the stopper of the Elixir Bottle, looking at a dark purple elixir inside, with a rich fragrance emanating from it.
A smile finally appeared on his face.
After so many years of hard work, he had finally concocted the Life Gathering Pill.
With this Life Gathering Pill, his father would live another twenty or thirty years.
However, he still had one more thing to do.
That was to deliver the other Life Gathering Pill to Li Qian.
He checked the other Elixir Bottle, inside was also a dark purple elixir.
So he turned and left the alchemy room.
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Chen Bell Platform.
Li Qian, who had just struck the bell, was cultivating the Pure Holy Body.
These days, he had been absorbing the energy from the demon stone once a day.
Therefore, the effect of enhancing the Pure Holy Body was very significant.
After completing the cultivation, Li Qian felt the pale golden blood flowing inside his body and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
The stronger the Pure Holy Body, the faster his cultivation would improve.
"Right now, the progress of True Image Level Sword Intent is too slow; quickly enhancing cultivation is the best way to improve my strength."
Li Qian thought to himself.
Thinking this, he couldn’t help but summon the system interface to check the latest information.
Host: Li Qian.
Cultivation: Innate True Essence (Early Stage 47/100).
Sacrificial Artifact: Chen Bell (Magic Power 2861/10000).
Martial Arts: Sword Stabbing Fist (Perfect), Heartless Sword Technique (Perfect), Pure Holy Body (Beginner 26/100), Soul Chasing Sword Skill (Perfect).
Martial Intent: Heartless Sword Intent (True Image 12/100).
Secret Skill: Ten Thousand Transformation Sword Qi, Blood Burning Technique.
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According to his recent cultivation progress, absorbing energy from the demon stone into the Pure Holy Body daily could achieve a progress point every four days.
This also promoted the speed of cultivation improvement; from the original progress of one point every five days, now about every slightly more than four days could improve by one point.
With the improvement of the Pure Holy Body, the speed will definitely increase later.
Suddenly, Li Qian saw a figure flying swiftly from the foot of the mountain.
A smile appeared on his face; it seems Pang Bai’s Life Gathering Pill was ready.
Immediately, his figure moved, and he jumped down from the bell tower.
Swoosh!
Pang Bai arrived outside the bell tower and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Li, task accomplished without disgrace, the elixir is ready."
Saying this, he handed a small Elixir Bottle to Li Qian.
"Senior Brother Pang, thank you very much."
Li Qian took the Elixir Bottle and bowed with his hands.
This Pang Bai was quite true to his promise, indeed worthy of close association.
"Junior Brother Li, I should thank you too."
Pang Bai smiled, "I won’t stay long, I will take my leave now."
He still had to deliver the Life Gathering Pill to his father living in Lijian City.
After watching Pang Bai leave, Li Qian pulled out the small Elixir Bottle stopper, looking at the dark purple elixir inside, its strong fragrance indicating it was not an ordinary item.
Then he walked towards the vegetable garden behind the bell tower.
At this time, his master should still be busy in the vegetable garden.
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