Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Endorsement
The first time he refined a Seventh-Grade Elixir, Xu Guang spent half a day.
Du Shizhen was just tending the fire, and he was already exhausted to the point of collapse.
As a small purple-red smoke rose from the pill furnace in front of him, Xu Guang instantly opened his eyes, raised his hand, and a blade passed through his palm, blood instantly sprinkling on the pill furnace.
This was the technique he understood after his Alchemy Skill reached Level 5; some main ingredients grown in water and some heavy yin medicines, before being released from the furnace, are irrigated with the hot blood of a martial artist, which can increase the probability of solidifying into pills.
The lid of the furnace opened.
An exotic fragrance instantly spread throughout the courtyard.
Du Shizhen opened his eyes, unable to resist twitching his nose; just by smelling the fragrance of the elixir, he felt his energy and blood boiling.
Not just Du Shizhen, even General Wei by the river from afar, upon smelling the elixir’s fragrance, rose and walked toward this side.
Fortunately, to accommodate General Wei’s range of activity, several courtyards around are now considered Xu Guang’s residence, so he wasn’t worried about the elixir’s fragrance spreading out.
When the pill furnace was opened, twelve round scarlet elixir pills were poured out, making Xu Guang’s face glow with excitement.
The price of Seventh-Grade Elixirs is high; the value of one elixir is at least three thousand taels of silver.
Adding the miscellaneous materials, Xu Guang estimated that the cost amounted to at most two elixirs.
In and out, it was at least five times pure profit!
Moreover, elixirs of this grade are not worried about being sold!
Even though the elixirs were refined by Xu Guang himself, at this moment he couldn’t help but feel parched.
Roar!
General Wei’s cry carried a hint of yearning.
Xu Guang chuckled, directly took out two pills, and stuffed them into General Wei’s mouth, suddenly stopping.
[Name: Xu Guang]
[Current Job: 1. Beggar Lv5 (1000/600). 2. Elephant Envoy Lv5 (1000/600). 3. Martial Artist Lv6 (1000/700). 4. Pharmacist Lv5 (1000/600)]
[Professional Talent (Elephant Envoy): Elephant Contract (You have formed a contract with your closest giant elephant partner, you will gain the favor of the elephant, with power amplified by the giant elephant)]
[Skills (Elephant Envoy): Encourage Lv1 (10/200), Unity of Man and Elephant Lv5 (200/600), Elephant Friend LvMax, Elephant Traces LvMax, Elephant Cuisine LvMax]
[Next job change requires Pharmacist Lv5 or above]
Xu Guang activated the Encourage skill; from the spiritual link came a sudden unusual fluctuation, it seemed some of his spiritual power was drained by something.
Replacing it was General Wei’s vigorous spirit.
After encouragement, Xu Guang then sent the elixir into General Wei’s mouth, the effect of the Encourage skill was much stronger than he imagined, especially since after eating good things like these, General Wei’s growth potential increased even more.
The realm division of demon beasts is not as detailed as martial artists, but Xu Guang felt, under his unyielding daily encouragement, elixir feeding, and the most suitable cuisine for General Wei’s growth, his growth was terrifyingly fast.
At most in two months, he would be able to grow to the peak of the Seventh Grade.
Reaching here, he vaguely felt that General Wei’s background was not simple; he heard from people before that Kunlun Great Beasts reach Seventh Grade upon adulthood, but General Wei’s current state is still in the growth stage and growing rapidly.
This is quite odd, the little bit of Dragon Blood contained in Dragon Blood Stone shouldn’t cause such a significant change.
"Could you still have a badass father and mother?"
General Wei focused only on eating, having no intent to answer; he didn’t want to leave Xu Guang, his memories of Kunlun Mountain already very faint.
Next time, he must ask Su Yan if she knows the status of General Wei’s parents.
Xu Guang didn’t mind, giving Du Shizhen some demon beast flesh, guiding him on some cultivation matters.
This child is indeed extraordinary, seemingly showing the signs of Entry Grade.
He was exposed to Martial Dao at eight, and practicing Pile Skill for only three months, in theory, it should take at least two and a half years before qualifying for Entry Grade.
This was faster than if he was cheating.
...
The sunrise was like fire, spreading a blood-red glow over the world.
The weather in April has already become somewhat hot; Qingshuo County is still without rain, this year’s weather is a bit peculiar.
But today’s streets are much livelier than usual.
"Water powder, water powder, top-quality water powder, don’t pass by and miss it."
"Wang Family Manor’s silk, styles brought from Songjiang Prefecture, come and take a look."
"Fruit wood roasted chicken, today watching the competition on the stage, cheering for Young Master Tie, can receive half a jug of water wine for free."
Voices surged, Zhu Cheng and Zhu Ping, two brothers, guarded Zhu Zhenzhen in the middle, squeezing through the crowd toward the arena in the central plaza.
"It’s really lively; Qingshuo County hasn’t been this lively for a long time."
"Didn’t expect, the arena battle between Tie Xiong and Zhou Kun would let these vendors make all the money."
Zhu Zhenzhen’s sigh drew a white eye from Zhu Cheng, "Little sister, do you really believe all the money was made by these vendors?"
These vendors are bundling the sale of drinks and food, clearly with the intent to support both sides of the battle; how could it be their own profit?
On stage, Tie Xiong was already waiting.
His looks were decent, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, sitting cross-legged, black hair dancing in the wind, quite dashing.
A long knife lay across his knees, not yet drawn, yet exuding battle intent.
"Indeed worthy of the personal disciple of the Iron Armor Sect Leader, this bearing..."
"What a heroic figure, I wonder how Zhou Kun, his opponent, will fare?"
There were outside martial artists discussing in a deep voice, arena battles of Eighth-Grade martial artists are not often seen, let alone being heirs of two major forces.
Tie Xiong listened to the discussions below; though he didn’t open his eyes, he felt secretly delighted.
This feeling of appearing sacred in front of others is really great.
No wonder so many people in Jianghu pursue a title.
But he hadn’t felt joyful for long before hearing a commotion.
He assumed Zhou Kun had arrived, Tie Xiong opened his eyes.
Soon he saw the enormous figure high above the horizon, on its back a human figure riding.
In an instant, the attention of those originally focused on Tie Xiong was drawn away.
Tie Xiong’s mouth twitched, but there’s nothing he could do.
Since Xu Guang clashed directly with Second Master Wei that day, the sect’s attitude toward Xu Guang has been peculiar; many are close and friendly, many more choose to avoid him in fear, but not many are keen to make an enemy of Xu Guang.
The Great Beast only had slower speed, but among the Iron Armor Sect, who doesn’t have families, who can ensure their entire family can outrun the Great Beast?
"Dharma Protector Xu! Just how tall is your Great Beast? What does it eat to grow like that?"
Someone snuck into the crowd, bravely asked.
Xu Guang paused, chuckling lightly, "Naturally it’s a diet carefully matched by Xu Mou."
The crowd instantly roared, unexpected that Xu Guang actually answered, also completely unexpected that Xu Guang rather than having the dignity of a Major Sect Guardian, mingles with these commoners.
"The stuff you feed the Great Beast, can you sell us a bit, we also want to grow like the Great Beast?"
Xu Guang’s face turned awkward, he looked at the speaker.
Is this...forcing himself to bring goods?
Did he not place any decoys?
Thinking for a moment, Xu Guang chuckled lightly and said, "Xu Mou also comes from a humble family, Great Zhou People don’t trick Great Zhou People; some of the things General Wei ate during his younger years are left, if you don’t mind, after the arena battle, you can come find Xu Mou to purchase."
He gains experience daily refining pills; truly has many unused Low-Level Elixirs at home, initially entrusted to Su Yan to sell on the black market, but now with General Wei as a banner, his elixirs count as having a brand.
The crowd instantly exploded into excitement.
Faintly mixed were two voices "Zhou Kun, Young Master, has arrived..."
Only no one paid attention...
Everyone clearly was more interested in Xu Guang and the Great Beast.
Xu Guang welcomed them all, directly using this as his sales event.
Even let General Wei showcase his strength, directly lifting the stone stele in front of Qingshuo County’s central plaza’s entrance, swinging his long trunk, like lifting a barbell.
The atmosphere grew more intense, like meeting a celebrity.
From afar, Tie Xiong had complex eyes.
Only...
Turning his gaze, suddenly saw in the crowd dragging a blade and acting cool, Zhou Kun, his eyes suddenly filled with mockery.
This guy deliberately came late wanting to show off, but didn’t expect...
Totally ignored, despite Zhou Family touts shouting in the crowd, no one cared.
Their gazes met and exchanged.