Chapter 577
Nangong Wan thought for a moment and nodded, "The price offered by the Chamber of Commerce is reasonable. We can sell some of the materials in exchange for spirit stones and resources. As for the inner elixir, perhaps we can keep it for other uses."
Fu Shaoping agreed: "Okay, then let's do as you wish."
The two sold some of the Nether Python materials to the Chamber of Commerce in exchange for a generous amount of spirit stones and resources. The deacon saw that the two had completed the transaction and asked with a smile: "What are your plans next? Do you have any other tasks to take on?"
Fu Shaoping shook his head and said calmly: "We don't have any other mission plans for now. Let's take a break first and then make plans."
The deacon nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, if you need anything, you can come to me at any time. I wish you two good luck in your practice!"
After leaving the Chamber of Commerce, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan returned to their residence. After this mission, both of them felt a little tired, but their hearts were full of a sense of accomplishment.
Fu Shaoping sat at the table, took out the inner elixir of the Nether Python, and examined it carefully: "This inner elixir is rich in spiritual power. If we can refine the 'Netherworld Pill', it may be of great benefit to our practice."
Nangong Wan nodded, with a hint of expectation in his tone: "That's right, but refining the 'Netherworld Pill' requires extremely high alchemy skills. We have to find an alchemy master."
Fu Shaoping thought for a moment and said, "There may be an alchemy master in the Chamber of Commerce. We can go and ask about it."
Nangong Wan agreed, “Okay, after we have rested, we will go to the Chamber of Commerce to inquire about the news of the alchemy master.”
After a few days of rest, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan decided to go to the Chamber of Commerce to find an alchemy master so that they could refine the inner elixir of the Nether Python into the "Nether Pill". The two came to the Chamber of Commerce hall again and went straight to the task release place.
The deacon at the mission issuing office saw the two and asked with a smile, "My two Taoist friends, do you have any new missions?"
Fu Shaoping shook his head and said calmly: "We came here this time to find out if there is an alchemy master in the Chamber of Commerce who can help us refine a 'Netherworld Pill'."
Upon hearing this, the deacon's eyes flashed with surprise: "'Netherworld Pill'? That is an extremely rare pill, and it is extremely difficult to refine. However, there is indeed an alchemy master in the Chamber of Commerce, named 'Xuan Danzi', and his alchemy skills are well-known throughout the cultivation world."
Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with joy: "I wonder where this Master Xuan Danzi is now? Can we meet him?"
The deacon nodded and said with a smile, "Master Xuan Danzi usually retreats to the Chamber of Commerce's Alchemy Pavilion to make pills, but I can introduce you two. However, Master Xuan Danzi has a strange personality, and the conditions for refining pills are extremely harsh, so you two must be prepared."
Fu Shaoping nodded, his tone calm: "It doesn't matter, as long as we can refine the 'Netherworld Pill', we can accept any harsh conditions."
Seeing that the two were determined, the deacon said, "Well, please follow me."
The deacon led Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan through the Chamber of Commerce hall and came to a quiet courtyard. In the courtyard there was an ancient alchemy pavilion, and bursts of medicinal fragrance came from the pavilion, obviously someone was refining medicine.
The deacon walked to the alchemy pavilion and said respectfully: "Master Xuan Danzi, two Taoist friends came to see you and would like to ask you to refine a 'Netherworld Pill'."
After a while, the door of the Alchemy Pavilion slowly opened, and an old man in a gray Taoist robe walked out. The old man had white hair and beard, deep eyes, and a faint medicinal fragrance emanated from his body. He was obviously an alchemy master.
Xuan Danzi glanced at Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan, and said calmly: "Do you want to refine the 'Netherworld Pill'?"
Fu Shaoping nodded and said respectfully, "That's right. We have an inner elixir of the Netherworld Python and would like to ask the master to help refine it."
Xuan Danzi thought for a moment and asked, "The inner elixir of the Nether Python? That is an extremely rare material. However, refining the Nether Pill requires a lot of time and energy. Do you have any reward?"
Nangong Wan took a step forward and said sincerely, "Master, we are willing to pay generous spiritual stones and resources as a reward."
Xuan Danzi shook his head and said calmly: "Spiritual stones and resources are of no great significance to me. What I need are rare alchemy materials. If you have them, I can consider making alchemy for you."
Fu Shaoping thought for a moment, took out a piece of red flame tiger fur and a few rare spiritual herbs from his storage ring, and handed them to Xuan Danzi: "Master, this is the red flame tiger fur and a few spiritual herbs we obtained in our previous mission. I wonder if it can be used as a reward?"
Xuan Danzi took the materials, examined them carefully, and a trace of satisfaction flashed in his eyes: "The fur of the red flame tiger and these spiritual herbs are indeed good, and can be used as rewards. However, it takes 49 days to refine the 'Netherworld Pill', and no one can be disturbed during this period. Are you willing to wait?"
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other and said in unison, "Yes."
Xuan Danzi nodded, and his tone softened a little: "Okay, then you give me the inner elixir of the Nether Python, and I will come back to get the elixir in forty-nine days."
Fu Shaoping took out the inner elixir of the Nether Python from the storage ring and handed it to Xuan Danzi carefully: "Master, this is the inner elixir of the Nether Python, please handle it with care."
Xuan Danzi took the inner elixir, examined it carefully, and nodded, saying, "The inner elixir is of excellent quality, and there is a high chance that it can be refined into the 'Netherworld Pill'. Don't worry, I will do my best."
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan said in unison: "Thank you, Master!"
Xuan Danzi waved his hand, turned around and walked into the alchemy pavilion, and the door slowly closed. The steward saw that the matter had been settled, and said to the two with a smile: "My two Taoist friends, since Master Xuan Danzi has agreed, then wait patiently. You can come back to get the pill in forty-nine days."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said sincerely, "Thank you for the recommendation, deacon. We are very grateful."
The deacon smiled and said, "You are too polite. The Chamber of Commerce is a place that provides convenience for monks. If you need anything else, you can always come to me."
After leaving the Alchemy Pavilion, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan returned to their residence. Although they had to wait for forty-nine days, they were full of anticipation.
Nangong Wan sat in front of the window and said softly, "Shao Ping, if the 'Netherworld Pill' is successfully refined, our cultivation may be able to advance further."
Fu Shaoping nodded, his eyes firm: "Yes, the effect of the Netherworld Pill is extremely powerful. If we can take it smoothly, our path of cultivation will be smoother."
Forty-nine days later, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan went to the Chamber of Commerce's Alchemy Pavilion as scheduled to retrieve the "Netherworld Pill" they had refined. They were both excited and nervous, after all, the "Netherworld Pill" was extremely difficult to refine, and it was still unknown whether it would be successful.
When they arrived at the Alchemy Pavilion, Master Xuan Danzi was already waiting outside the pavilion. He looked a little tired, but his eyes showed a hint of relief. When Xuan Danzi saw the two of them, he smiled slightly and said in a calm tone: "My two Taoist friends, I have fulfilled your mission. The 'Netherworld Pill' has been refined."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan were overjoyed and said in unison: "Thank you, Master!"
Xuan Danzi took out an exquisite jade bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Fu Shaoping: "This is the 'Netherworld Pill', keep it well."
Fu Shaoping took the jade bottle and carefully opened the cork. Suddenly, a strong aroma of elixir came to his face, which shocked his mind. In the jade bottle lay a dark elixir with a faint luster on the surface. It was the legendary "Netherworld Pill".
Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with excitement, and his tone trembled a little: "Master, how effective is this 'Netherworld Pill'?"
Xuan Danzi stroked his beard, with a hint of pride in his tone: "This 'Netherworld Pill' is of excellent quality and has extremely powerful medicinal effects. After taking it, it can greatly improve your cultivation, especially for cultivators who practice Yin-attributed techniques. However, although the pill is good, you must be cautious when taking it and don't take too much, otherwise you will easily go astray."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said respectfully: "Thank you for your reminder, Master. We will be careful when taking it."
Xuan Danzi nodded, and his tone softened a little: "I am relieved that you can act cautiously. In addition, when refining the 'Netherworld Pill', I also refined an extra 'Pure Heart Pill', which can help you keep your mind clear when taking the 'Netherworld Pill' and avoid going astray."
As he spoke, Xuan Danzi took out a small jade bottle and handed it to Fu Shaoping: "I will give you this 'Qingxin Pill' as a gift, as a token of our good relationship."
Upon hearing this, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan were filled with gratitude and said in unison: "Master, we will always remember your kindness!"
Xuan Danzi waved his hand and said calmly: "No need to be polite. Alchemy is my hobby. I am very pleased to be able to make such an elixir. If you have other alchemy needs, you can come to me at any time."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said sincerely: "If Master needs anything, we will do our best to help."
Xuan Danzi smiled, turned around and walked into the alchemy pavilion, and the door slowly closed. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan watched Xuan Danzi leave, their hearts full of respect.
After leaving the Alchemy Pavilion, the two returned to their residence. Fu Shaoping placed the jade bottle on the table and carefully examined the "Netherworld Pill". He said with a hint of emotion: "This 'Netherworld Pill' is indeed extraordinary. The fragrance of the pill alone is enough to shock people."
Nangong Wan nodded, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes: "Shao Ping, when are we going to take this 'Netherworld Pill'?"
Fu Shaoping thought for a moment and said, "The Netherworld Pill is very effective, so we need to be fully prepared. It is better to adjust our state first, and then take it together after our mind is stable."
Nangong Wan agreed, "Okay, then let's practice for a few days and take it when we are in the best condition."
After the two of them had discussed it, they each began to practice and adjust their states. Three days later, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan's states had reached their peak, and they decided to take the "Netherworld Pill" together.
Fu Shaoping took out the "Netherworld Pill" and the "Pure Heart Pill" and handed the "Pure Heart Pill" to Nangong Wan: "Wan'er, take the 'Pure Heart Pill' first, and then take the 'Netherworld Pill' after your mind is stable."
Nangong Wan nodded, took the "Qingxin Pill", and swallowed it without hesitation. After a moment, she felt her mind was clear, as if she was in a quiet lake, with no distractions in her mind.
Seeing this, Fu Shaoping also took the "Qingxin Pill", and then the two of them took the "Youming Pill" together.
The elixir turned into a powerful spiritual force that quickly flowed into their meridians. Fu Shaoping immediately activated the "Green Emperor's Longevity Secret", and the spiritual force in his body circulated along a unique route.
The operation route of "The Secret of Longevity of the Green Emperor" is very different from ordinary exercises. The spiritual power first surges out from the Dantian, goes up along the Ren Meridian, and when it passes through the Tanzhong acupoint, the spiritual power suddenly condenses and turns into a green airflow, then goes down along the Du Meridian, and when it passes through the Mingmen acupoint, the green airflow condenses again and turns into a more refined spiritual power, and finally returns to the Dantian, forming a perfect cycle.
Fu Shaoping felt that the spiritual power in his body became more pure and condensed under this unique circulation route. In his Dantian, the green airflow continued to condense and gradually formed a green spiritual pill. The surface of the spiritual pill was faintly shiny, as if it contained infinite vitality.
At the same time, Nangong Wan also practiced her own technique, "Xuan Yin Zhen Jing". Her spiritual power circulated along the Yin meridians, and the Yin attribute spiritual power in her body continued to condense, and finally formed a black elixir in her dantian. The surface of the elixir glowed with a cold light, as if it contained endless chill.
Three hours later, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan slowly opened their eyes, with a gleam of brilliance in their eyes. Their cultivation had greatly improved, especially Fu Shaoping, whose "Green Emperor's Longevity Secret" had broken through to the third level, and the green elixir in his body was more condensed, and his spiritual power was more refined.
Fu Shaoping felt the surging spiritual power in his body, and said with a hint of joy: "The 'Netherworld Pill' is indeed worthy of its reputation. My 'Green Emperor Longevity Art' has broken through to the third level, and my spiritual power has become even purer."
Nangong Wan nodded, a smile flashed in his eyes: "My "Xuan Yin Sutra" has also been greatly improved, and the Yin attribute spiritual power has become more condensed. It seems that this "Netherworld Pill" is indeed suitable for us."
Fu Shaoping smiled and said, "It seems that our mission this time was not in vain. Not only did we get a generous reward, but we also improved our cultivation. It was really a fruitful harvest."
Nangong Wan nodded, with a hint of anticipation in his tone: "Shao Ping, what are our plans next?"
Fu Shaoping thought for a moment and said, "After our cultivation level improves, we may be able to try some more difficult tasks to further hone ourselves."
Nangong Wan agreed: "Okay, then let's go to the Chamber of Commerce to see if there is a task suitable for us."
After Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan made great progress in their cultivation, they decided to go to the Chamber of Commerce to find more difficult tasks to further hone their strength. The two packed their bags and set off for the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce Hall was still bustling with monks coming and going, discussing various tasks and transactions. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan walked straight to the task release area to check the new tasks.
The deacon at the mission issuing office saw the two and asked with a smile, "My two Taoist friends, do you have any new missions?"
Fu Shaoping nodded, his tone calm: "Our cultivation has improved, and we want to see if there are more difficult tasks."
Upon hearing this, the deacon's eyes flashed with surprise: "You two are indeed extraordinary. You have improved your cultivation so quickly. The Chamber of Commerce does have some difficult tasks recently. You two can take a look."
The deacon took out a task list and handed it to Fu Shaoping. Fu Shaoping looked carefully and found that one of the tasks caught their attention. (End of this chapter)