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"Superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill!"
Inside the main hall, Alchemist Hua's disciple, Lan Chang'an, Zhao Siyao, and the newly arrived Fu Xuei, all were either surprised or moved.
A standard Foundation Establishnt Pill, with four dao patterns, can increase the success rate of foundation establishnt by 20%.
A superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, with four and a half dao patterns, increases the success rate by approximately 25%.
A top-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, with five dao patterns, increases the success rate by 30%, breaking the original limitations of the pill, a rare sight in the cultivation world!
Superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills, while not as rare as top-grade ones, are still very scarce.
When the superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill was produced, Lan Chang'an's first reaction was not joy.
Instead, he felt sothing was unusual!
His expectation had not been as high as to hope for a superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill.
If two standard Foundation Establishnt Pills were produced, that would have t his ntal threshold.
"Alchemist Hua, superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pills are rare. May this humble woman have a look?" Fu Xuei's tranquil eyes, bright as stars at night, and her dainty fingers slightly tensed.
"Haha! This ti, I perford exceptionally well."
Alchemist Hua said gleefully, holding the dicinal pills as if he could never let them go. He handed them over without consulting Lan Chang'an or Zhao Siyao.
At this, both Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao frowned slightly, while Du Wei's mustache quivered nervously, though he dared not say a word.
Fu Xuei gazed at the superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill in her hand, her eyes sowhat obsessed, as if she had obtained a coveted treasure.
Seeming to realize sothing, she glanced over at Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao.
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"Alchemist Hua, what is the background of that person?"
Fu Xuei, returning to her serene deanor, communicated with Alchemist Hua through sound transmission.
She visited today at the invitation of Alchemist Hua.
These past few days, Fu Xuei learned that the priority for the Foundation Establishnt Pill belonged to the young man in the white robe, who was at the ninth layer of Qi-Refining.
Alchemist Hua replied to Fu Xuei through sound transmission. After listening, Fu Xuei turned her gaze towards Lan Chang'an.
"Fellow Daoist Lan, I am Fu Xuei. I have been abrupt."
Fu Xuei made a long and dignified bow, her light purple hair falling, covering her stunning face.
"Miss Fu, this is not necessary!"
Seeing Fu Xuei bowing nearly ninety degrees, Lan Chang'an couldn't help but smile wryly.
Given her precious status, such a deep bow made her intentions clear.
He signaled with his eyes, asking Zhao Siyao to help Fu Xuei up.
"Miss Fu, this superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill belongs to Fellow Daoist Lan." Zhao Siyao reminded.
"I understand."
Fu Xuei, still holding the Foundation Establishnt Pill, looked sowhat apologetic.
"Fellow Daoist Lan, have you heard about my younger brother?"
She looked at Lan Chang'an, her empty voice carrying a hint of sorrow.
"My brother’s na is Fu Dong, with the 'Dong' aning winter. In the winter decades ago, if he hadn't begged from door to door, my frail and sickly self would have died from hunger and cold."
"At the age of ten, he carried , trekking for over ten li in the snow, to deliver to the doctor, kneeling at the doorstep until dawn."
"At the age of thirteen, if not for his desperate fight, I would have been sold to a brothel by the elders of the beggar gang..."
Fu Xuei took a deep breath, her proud chest rising and falling with emotion.
"Fellow Daoist Lan, if you had such a younger brother, could you bear to see him leave you halfway?"
"Miss Fu, your deep love for your sibling, Lan has heard of it. Unfortunately, I do not have such a younger brother." Lan Chang'an remained expressionless, but inwardly, Fu Xuei's story of siblings bound by adversity had stirred sothing in his heart—yet not by much.
"If you were not Fu Xuei, not an earth grade spiritual root genius and a disciple of Huanglong Immortal, in the harsh world of immortal cultivation, how many people would patiently listen to your tale of sibling bonds?"
Lan Chang'an did not say this aloud.
At the mont, he was not in a position to argue with Fu Xuei. He couldn't, nor could Zhao Siyao.
In the Liang Kingdom's immortal cultivation world, Huanglong Immortal was renowned and powerful, not only a core formation cultivator but also possessing a third-rank Huang Dragon spiritual pet with a strong bloodline.
Apart from the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Fla Departing Palace, most other Core Formation cultivators in various sects were not his match.
Moreover, Huanglong Immortal had extensive connections, with ties to several major sects and even the immortal cultivation world of neighboring countries.
Zhao Siyao was just an unimportant disciple of a Fake-Dan Immortal of her sect and could not be compared.
In Huanglong Immortal City, Fu Xuei's status was even more elevated.
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Lan Chang'an took another Foundation Establishnt Pill from Alchemist Hua's hand, this one bearing four complete Dao patterns.
One standard Foundation Establishnt Pill was a guarantee, eting the minimum expectation.
"Miss Fu might as well be straightforward. Do you want to purchase this superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, or do you intend to take it directly?" Lan Chang'an didn't want to beat around the bush.
Fu Xuei paused, then shook her head with a bitter smile:
"As Huanglong Immortal's final disciple, how could I resort to robbing or forcing a sale? If all of Huanglong Mountain's disciples were so rude, how could Huanglong Immortal City be as prosperous as it is today?"
Lan Chang'an remained noncommittal.
If he were a foundationless Qi-Refining cultivator, things might have been different.
Fu Xuei might be proud and disdainful of such actions, but considering Alchemist Hua's earlier posture, it's hard to say.
Lan Chang'an's connections with sect Foundation Establishnt cultivators and knowing Zhang Tieshan of the Law Enforcent Hall proved useful at this mont.
Even Fu Xuei had to play by the rules when dealing with him.
"This humble woman has a standard Foundation Establishnt Pill. Can it be exchanged for Fellow Daoist Lan's superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill? I am willing to owe a significant favor and offer another gift afterward." Fu Xuei pleaded.
"What do you think, Fellow Daoist Lan?"
Lan Chang'an exchanged a glance with Zhao Siyao.
"Okay."
After pondering for a long ti, Lan Chang'an finally agreed.
In fact, the mont Fu Xuei bowed, he had made his decision. There was no other reason.
Living in Huanglong Immortal City, one must not offend Fu Xuei. This alone was sufficient.
As for the favor and reward, those were secondary considerations.
Lan Chang'an couldn't agree too readily. He worried that she might grow suspicious, believing him to be crafty and harboring resentnt.
"Alchemist Hua... Fu Xuei... Huanglong Immortal City!" Lan Chang'an committed these words to mory.
Indeed, Lan Chang'an's initial expectation had been to receive a standard Foundation Establishnt Pill, which would allow him to reach Foundation Establishnt with a certainty of nine out of ten.
However, if he obtained a superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill, he could guarantee a ninety-nine percent certainty.
Who wouldn't want a higher chance for their Foundation Establishnt?
Though Fu Xuei's manner was courteous, her words soft and pleading, Lan Chang'an saw through her veneer. To him, her actions constituted an obstacle blocking his path, a grudge he would not soon forget over the course of his long life.
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"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lan, for your cooperation."
Fu Xuei breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged a look with Alchemist Hua.
She accepted the superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill and handed a jade bottle to Lan Chang'an.
Lan Chang'an opened the jade bottle and took out the crystal-clear pill inside, which was indeed a standard Foundation Establishnt Pill of good quality.
"Miss Fu's affection for her younger brother has truly moved . The only difference between these pills is the success rate; exchanging one for a personal favor does not place at any disadvantage."
"I wish Miss Fu and your respected master a long and prosperous journey on the immortal path."
The transaction was complete, and the atmosphere remained amicable as Lan Chang'an continued to spout insincere yet flattering words.
Fu Xuei and Alchemist Hua nodded with smiles, not caring whether his words were genuine.
Huanglong Immortal had over a hundred years of lifespan left.
Fu Xuei, at the very least, would be a high-level decision-maker in Huanglong Immortal City, possibly even its leader.
Many Foundation Establishnt cultivators would eagerly exchange for such a significant favor.
Moreover, Lan Chang'an, an "ancient man," had a low probability of Foundation Establishnt. Even if he harbored resentnt, it wouldn't matter.
It's better to deceive old n than to mock the poor youth. After all, no one knows whether in the next thirty years the young will prosper.
Lan Chang'an did not fit the latter category; he was essentially an elderly man with no prospects, soone who could easily be taken advantage of.
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After so formalities, Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao left Alchemist Hua's residence.
They returned to their cave mansion at the foot of Huanglong Mountain.
Only then did Lan Chang'an's face show a hint of gloom.
"Hmph! Alchemist Hua, Fu Xuei. Do you think I am unaware of your sches?" Lan Chang'an sneered inwardly.
He had insights from his past life as a Core Formation cultivator and several alchemy inheritances, he had access to several alchemy inheritances, including a special thod by which to produce higher quality pills.
This technique sacrificed the quantity of pills to increase the probability of producing a higher grade one.
Master Hua's claim that he had "outdone himself" might have been true, but it was also likely that he had employed such a thod.
In other words, what he had sacrificed was Lan Chang'an's potential yield of three Foundation Establishnt Pills in exchange for a single, superior-grade product.
It wasn't difficult to deduce that Alchemist Hua's sche had been motivated by his desire to curry favor with Fu Xuei and producing a superior-grade Foundation Establishnt Pill would bolster his reputation, making it a win-win situation for him.
anwhile, Fu Xuei was fully aware of these implications. She had deliberately feigned ignorance, treating Lan Chang'an like an inexperienced Qi-Refining cultivator.
"Fellow Daoist Lan, don't let this incident cast a shadow over your attempt to reach Foundation Establishnt." Zhao Siyao soothed him gently, concern in her eyes.
"No matter," Lan Chang'an replied. "Two standard Foundation Establishnt Pills et my expectations."
The Evergreen Technique cultivated both body and spirit; thus, this incident failed to disturb Lan Chang'an's peace.
After Lan Chang'an finished making so arrangents, under Zhao Siyao's worried gaze, he stepped into the secret room.
He activated his Evergreen Technique, his heart lake as tranquil as still water. Compared to the tribulations he had faced in his previous two lifetis, the events of today, while humiliating, were hardly noteworthy. In the grand sche of the cultivation world, they were commonplace occurrences.
Lan Chang'an settled into a ditative state, adjusting his posture and breathing.
Half a month later, he found himself in a state of profound enlightennt. His spiritual flesh and spiritual energy had never been stronger.
With a whoosh, Lan Chang'an wasted no more ti and initiated the Foundation Establishnt thod. The Evergreen mana within him gathered speed, surging like a tide in his dantian region.
"Ancient age Foundation Establishnt, success rate: ninety-five percent!"
His eyes shone bright, like twin suns, as an unshakable conviction welled up within his heart.
This conviction stemd from two lifetis' worth of experience, and the Evergreen Technique's deep reserves amassed over long years of cultivation.
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