Simultaneously with the system's voice ringing out, the recipe for the Perfect Green Spirit Pill appeared in Wang Jianqiang's mind.
As expected, the Perfect Green Spirit Pill was more potent than the regular Green Spirit Pill, and its refining cost was also lower.
After some research, Wang Jianqiang took out the medicinal herbs and began the refining process.
Half a day later, the first Perfect Green Spirit Pill was successfully refined.
A glimmer of anticipation crossed Wang Jianqiang's face as he popped the pill into his mouth.
The next moment, a gentle yet powerful medicinal force erupted within his body.
He immediately held his breath and concentrated, fully focusing on refining the medicinal power.
Then he noticed a problem.
The efficacy of the Perfect Green Spirit Pill was too strong.
With the massive medicinal power erupting, he could only utilize about one - tenth of it, and the vast majority of the medicinal power dissipated and was wasted.
One's aptitude and cultivation technique were the two most crucial factors determining the refining efficiency.
Since he couldn't change his aptitude, the only way to improve the refining efficiency was to elevate the realm of his cultivation technique.
With this thought in mind, he didn't hesitate to add the remaining 15 cultivation points to the Yanning Art.
The Yanning Art, which was previously at the introductory level, instantly advanced to the Intermediate level.
His utilization rate of the medicinal power of the Perfect Green Spirit Pill immediately increased to 30%.
Although a large portion was still wasted, Wang Jianqiang didn't feel the slightest bit of regret. He quickly gathered his mind and focused on refining the remaining power.
Half a day later.
When the last wisp of medicinal power was exhausted, Wang Jianqiang's aura suddenly climbed to a new level.
"I've broken through!"
Wang Jianqiang opened his eyes, a look of surprise on his face.
The efficacy of the Perfect Green Spirit Pill was even stronger than he had imagined. It was probably no less potent than the average top - grade first - order pills.
More importantly, there was not a trace of pill poison in the Perfect Green Spirit Pill!
He could completely break through bottlenecks by taking pills without any concerns.
After that, he fetched a bucket of water to wash away the stinky dirt formed by the impurities expelled from his body during the breakthrough, and then he continued to refine the Perfect Green Spirit Pills.
The next morning.
After a night of refining, two more pills were produced.
Previously, he had exhausted his savings to buy two pill recipes and medicinal herbs, and he had also given his only Spirit Gathering Pill to Chen Jiaojiao.
Apart from these two Green Spirit Pills, he was practically penniless.
Adhering to the principle of making things last, he didn't plan to take these two pills for his own cultivation. Instead, he intended to sell them at the External Affairs Hall.
...
At the External Affairs Hall, Dong Yue, with a cold and aloof expression, was leaning against the table as usual.
Wang Jianqiang took a furtive glance at her.
Dong Yue looked at Wang Jianqiang, and a flicker of surprise crossed her face.
He's broken through?
Then she secretly shook her head.
Even though he had broken through, he was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining. He still couldn't escape the approaching doom.
Her expression returned to its cold state.
"Are you here to buy or sell items?"
Wang Jianqiang took out the two pre - prepared Perfect Green Spirit Pills. "I want to sell two pills. Please have a look, Elder Dong."
Green Spirit Pills?
Dong Yue raised an eyebrow.
He managed to refine Green Spirit Pills in just two days. This Wang Jianqiang is quite diligent.
However, he had just become a first - order intermediate alchemist. Even if he had refined Green Spirit Pills, they were probably of the lowest quality.
He's on the verge of his doom, yet his determination to cultivate is still so firm. I really don't know whether to admire him or pity him.
Dong Yue sighed silently.
Well, I'll give him a bit more spirit stones later.
"The purchase price of Green Spirit Pills generally ranges from 150 to 250 spirit stones, depending on the quality of the pills."
As she spoke, she waved her hand, and the two pills flew into her palm.
"The quality of these two Green Spirit Pills is not bad. I'll give you 180 spirit stones e..."
"What is this..."
"How is this possible?"
After Dong Yue took a casual look at the pills, she couldn't take her eyes off them.
With her cultivation level, she could immediately tell that these two Green Spirit Pills were extraordinary.
Although they looked no different from ordinary Green Spirit Pills on the surface, upon closer inspection, one could notice that their surfaces were smoother than ordinary ones.
Upon closer examination, it was evident that the medicinal power contained within them was far stronger than that of ordinary Green Spirit Pills.
More importantly, she couldn't detect any pill poison in these two Green Spirit Pills!
The efficacy was incredibly strong, and there was no pill poison!
Could these really be refined by Wang Jianqiang, the so - called useless person recognized by all outer - sect disciples and the laughingstock in everyone's eyes?
Suddenly, a look of excitement appeared on her face.
Perfect pills without pill poison!
Wasn't this the kind of alchemist she was looking for?
But the next moment, she calmed down.
He was too weak, and his doom was approaching...
She glanced at Wang Jianqiang, a tinge of sadness flashing across her eyes, and then quickly regained her composure. "These are Green Spirit Pills without pill poison, of perfect quality. Their efficacy is even a bit stronger than ordinary top - grade first - order pills."
"I'll give you 2,000 spirit stones for each pill."
Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up upon hearing this.
The cost of refining a Perfect Green Spirit Pill was less than 100 spirit stones.
A twenty - fold return!
It was even more profitable than robbing and killing.
He spent 3,000 spirit stones to buy a large quantity of medicinal herbs, all of which were the raw materials for refining the Perfect Dragon Yang Pill and the Perfect Green Spirit Pill.
After some thought, he also bought some Spirit Gathering Pills.
Then he left the External Affairs Hall.
...
After returning to his residence, Wang Jianqiang had just refined a few Perfect Body - Nourishing Pills when a hearty voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Uncle Wang, are you in?"
"I've come to visit you with your niece."
Niu Shouren?
Hearing this voice, Wang Jianqiang was taken aback.
Niu Shouren was Chen Jiaojiao's Taoist companion.
He was extremely concerned about his reputation. Since he became Chen Jiaojiao's Taoist companion, he had visited Wang Jianqiang only a handful of times.
It was because he was afraid of being associated with this outer - sect laughingstock and being ridiculed. If it weren't for Wang Jianqiang being "stupid and rich", Niu Shouren would probably have asked Chen Jiaojiao to cut off the relationship with him long ago.
"Why has he suddenly decided to visit me?"
"And with Chen Jiaojiao, too."
A strange look flashed across Wang Jianqiang's face as he stepped forward to open the door.
Two figures were standing outside.
One was a slender and charming young woman with a beautiful face, looking like a ripe peach. It was Chen Jiaojiao.
Beside her was a rather handsome middle - aged man.
"Shouren, it's been a while. Please come in."
A kind smile appeared on Wang Jianqiang's face as he saw the handsome middle - aged man.
As he led them into the living room, he secretly exchanged glances with Chen Jiaojiao.
Seeing that Chen Jiaojiao looked normal, he relaxed a bit.
"Shouren, do you have something to tell me?"
After they were seated, Wang Jianqiang was the first to speak.
Niu Shouren let out a hearty laugh. "It's nothing. I just haven't visited you for a long time, so I thought I'd come and have a chat."
Wang Jianqiang didn't believe a word of it, but he still kept a kind smile on his face and "enthusiastically" chatted with Niu Shouren.
After some conversation, Niu Shouren "hesitated for a long time" and "with a troubled look on his face" let out a sigh. "Uncle Wang, now both Jiaojiao and I have reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. If we can break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining within three years, we have a chance of building a foundation."
"You're the closest person to us, so you have to help us."
Just as he had expected.
Wang Jianqiang sneered inwardly, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face. "However, I've been supplying you and Jiaojiao with resources all these years, and I'm also in a tight financial situation."
"Uncle Wang, you can't say that," Niu Shouren shook his head. "The resources you provided were for Jiaojiao. It was Jiaojiao who gave some of them to me. It doesn't count as your direct supply to me."
"I've never asked you for help on my own initiative. You must help me with this."
Wang Jianqiang showed a look of hesitation on his face. As if making up his mind, he said, "Shouren, don't worry. Since you've said so, I'll definitely help."
As he said this, he gritted his teeth hard.
"There are still two batches of pills being refined in my room. If they are successfully refined, together with my savings, I should be able to buy more than a dozen Green Spirit Pills."
"You go first. I'll refine them for you as soon as possible."
"How can that be?" Niu Shouren said hypocritically. "Uncle, you're already of such an advanced age. It would be hard on you to do this for us. Jiaojiao and I would feel really bad."
"Well, Jiaojiao and I will stay to assist you."
Assist?
It's more like surveillance!
Wang Jianqiang cursed inwardly but didn't show any sign of it on his face.
"Shouren, you're so kind, but I can handle it. There's no need."
"How can that be? It's necessary."
"Really, there's no need."
"No, you should just listen to me."
"I can really do it by myself."
"Well, Jiaojiao is meticulous and capable. Let Jiaojiao stay to help you alone."
"Um... All right."
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
