Chapter 1004: Refining Elixirs

True Monarch Wuchen personally intervened, saving Saintess Xiao's life, though a severe depletion of her vitality was unavoidable.

After the Righteous-Demonic War, Saintess Xiao returned to Five Emperors Mountain with the surviving cultivators of the One Yuan Dao Palace. However, because of her actions, they lost two Nascent Soul cultivators and numerous Core Formation and Foundation Establishment cultivators, leading to her punishment.

The entire territory of Dongli is now occupied by our Eastern Continent Righteous Path. The One Yuan Dao Palace was also allocated a top-grade fourth-tier spiritual vein, Yunlang Pool. As punishment, Saintess Xiao was sent there to establish a branch academy. In terms of official status, she is now in a similar position to you, Sect Master Chen…

Chen Mobai fell into deep thought after hearing Yuan Zhen's words.

The people of One Yuan Dao Palace must have been the first to notice any signs of potential betrayal within Five Emperors Mountain.

Among this generation's Dao Sons and Saintesses, Chen Lingming has been missing since leaving Five Emperors Mountain, likely because he knew about this.

Xiao Yuli, needing spiritual medicine for Nascent Soul formation, had no choice but to return to Five Emperors Mountain, even if she had sensed something amiss.

Her successful Nascent Soul formation suggests that the hidden forces within Five Emperors Mountain cannot yet fully exert their will. At least overtly, they still adhere to the established rules.

During the Righteous-Demonic War, it was unknown whether Xiao Yuli voluntarily led the One Yuan Dao Palace cultivators into battle or was forced to participate.

However, she nearly perished as a result.

Now, Xiao Yuli has been sent away from Five Emperors Mountain to establish a branch academy for the One Yuan Dao Palace in Dongli, a move that might even have been her own choice.

“I wish to find an opportunity to visit Five Emperors Mountain and pay respects at the Patriarch's Ascension Statue. Saintess Yuan, when do you think would be most suitable?” Chen Mobai asked tactfully, uncertain if Yuan Zhen was aware of Yuan Qingque's past promise.

“Before my master departed, he gave instructions regarding this matter. True Monarch Wuchen has already agreed: as long as the One Yuan Dao Palace receives a share of the refined Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills, we will support you.”

Yuan Zhen indeed knew about this, and Chen Mobai immediately felt relieved upon hearing it. He had feared that Yuan Qingque's hasty ascension meant she hadn't given clear instructions. It now seems Yuan Qingque is quite reliable. Before his ascension, he not only slew three Demonic Path Soul Transformation cultivators, but also made proper arrangements even for a minor figure like himself.

“The reason this matter proceeded so smoothly is primarily because, Sect Master Chen, you led the Five Elements Sect to halt the advance of a million demonic beasts from the Barren Sea during the Righteous-Demonic War, a truly immense contribution…” Yuan Zhen then elaborated on the details. Before his ascension, Yuan Qingque had indeed spoken to True Monarch Wuchen about this matter. However, the favor Yuan Qingque and his disciple owed was not True Monarch Wuchen's concern, so initially, he only agreed to consider it.

However, after Chen Mobai detonated hundreds of spiritual veins in Dongwu, burying a million demonic beasts from the Barren Sea, True Monarch Wuchen recognized that the Righteous Path needed such talent and could not afford to mistreat those who had made significant contributions. After all, had the Five Elements Sect not held them back, once the million demonic beasts from the Barren Sea, the Xuanjiao Royal Court, and the Demonic Beasts of the Barren Ruins had converged, Golden Crow Immortal City certainly wouldn't have been defensible. Dongyue would likely have fallen, and at best, the Star Heaven Dao Sect could have protected itself by relying on its grand formation. In such a scenario, the demonic beast army could have advanced directly into the heartland of the Eastern Land, causing endless calamities.

“All for the Righteous Path of the Eastern Continent and the common people of the world!” Chen Mobai exclaimed. Upon hearing this, he immediately felt that his sacrifice of detonating Dongwu's spiritual veins had been worthwhile.

“However, to refine the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills, it's necessary to hunt the Golden Flame Suan Ni in the Barren Ruins. Before that, Sect Master Chen, you should communicate more with Saintess Xiao. If you can resolve the internal disagreements within your One Yuan Dao lineage, it would also be beneficial for the Eastern Continent.” Yuan Zhen then uttered another profound statement.

When Yuan Qingque was present, with his backing, even all the cultivators of the One Yuan Dao Palace combined couldn't withstand a single one of his fingers. Thus, there was no issue for him to forcefully assert dominance over Five Emperors Mountain alongside Chen Mobai. However, Yuan Qingque has now ascended. Even if Ye Qing is willing to stand up for Chen Mobai, he certainly doesn't possess the influence of a Soul Transformation cultivator. Furthermore, while True Monarch Wuchen is willing to provide the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills to Chen Mobai, he won't offer the same level of assistance that Yuan Qingque did. Yuan Zhen was conveying True Monarch Wuchen's message. He hopes that Chen Mobai can resolve the issues within the One Yuan Dao Palace before the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills are successfully refined and distributed, and then participate in the resource development as the leader of the One Yuan Dao Palace. This way, it would be entirely reasonable for the Daoist Sect to provide the pills to Chen Mobai.

“Thank you, Saintess Yuan, for informing me.” Chen Mobai nodded, a look of understanding on his face.

“A single batch of Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills, according to True Monarch Wuchen's alchemy skills, should yield seven or eight pills or more. The Grand Void Ethereal Palace, having had an additional Soul Transformation True Monarch assist them during the Righteous-Demonic War, will therefore receive two pills. Our Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect, lacking a Soul Transformation cultivator since my master's ascension, and with both our Sect Master and Senior Brother Ye having the potential to reach that realm, also hopes to obtain two pills this time. However, whether we can depends on the final number of pills produced. Adding to this the Daoist Sect's own needs, and the possibility of other sacred lands from different regions seeking them, the allocation of Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills for the Five Burning Heavens Veins, the Star Heaven Dao Sect, and even the One Yuan Dao Palace, remains uncertain.” Yuan Zhen then brought up another matter. In short, demand far outstripped supply.

As one of the few renowned pills in the Heavenly River Realm capable of assisting Soul Transformation, the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pill's supply, even for the Eastern Continent's allocation, would still be slightly insufficient. At this moment, Chen Mobai understood why Venerable Xingji had conveyed that message. Participation in the resource development was essential; only by hunting the Golden Flame Suan Ni would the necessary ingredients for refining the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills be acquired. However, securing a share of the pills after participating would depend entirely on luck. If True Monarch Wuchen managed to refine a few more pills, then everyone would receive a share. If the yield was low, the sacred lands would certainly be prioritized. Among the four great sacred lands of the Eastern Continent, everyone knew after the Righteous-Demonic War that the One Yuan Dao Palace no longer possessed a Soul Transformation cultivator, effectively reducing it to a mere placeholder. Under these circumstances, the One Yuan Dao Palace's competitiveness might even be inferior to that of the Star Heaven Dao Sect and the Fire Cloud Palace. However, the Five Elements Sect had suddenly risen to prominence. If the Five Elements Sect and the One Yuan Dao Palace were to merge, the Star Heaven Dao Sect would certainly be outcompeted. Venerable Xingji's message via Xingchen was likely an attempt to gain a favor by offering ten thousand acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice, asking Chen Mobai to back down. However, the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills were crucial for achieving Soul Transformation and for a sect to potentially ascend to the status of a sacred land—this was practically a battle for the Great Dao. While ten thousand acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice were indeed precious, they were far from sufficient.

The primary reason, Chen Mobai realized, was True Monarch Wuchen's inadequate alchemy skills! This thought spontaneously arose in his mind. If Qingnu possessed the Soul Transformation realm and undertook the refinement of the Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills, she would undoubtedly produce a stable ten pills per batch, with only minor pill impurities at most. However, even if such a pill contained significant impurities, it's likely that Nascent Soul cultivators would still be willing to consume it. Chen Mobai even pondered whether he should have Qingnu guide True Monarch Wuchen to improve his alchemy skills when the time came. As long as the quantity of Transcendence Saint-Spirit Pills was sufficient, the major forces in the Eastern Continent would no longer need to compete.

“I will handle the matters at Five Emperors Mountain before the resource development begins,” Chen Mobai said with a solemn expression after understanding everything.

“Then I shall take my leave,” Yuan Zhen said. “Sect Master Chen, when you come to the Eastern Continent, you are welcome to visit our sect's Tongtian Peak first.”

After conveying her message, Yuan Zhen rose, ready to depart.

“I'll see you off!”

As they reached the teleportation array, Chen Mobai, despite a hint of hesitation, couldn't help but voice a question that had been on his mind. “I wonder if True Monarch Xuantian has already ascended to the Spirit Void Immortal Realm?” As the first cultivator to ascend in thousands of years, Chen Mobai was truly curious to know if he had succeeded.

“My master has already overcome the Nine Heavenly Tribulations and is currently refining his immortal body. Once he emerges from seclusion, he will formally become the Patriarch's youngest direct disciple.” Yuan Zhen spoke with evident pride in her eyes.

“Congratulations! It seems it won't be long before the Eastern Continent's calendar changes from One Yuan to Xuantian!” Chen Mobai, upon hearing this, was also happy for Yuan Qingque.

“Once my master emerges from seclusion in the Upper Realm, our Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect will announce this to the world!” Yuan Zhen smiled, noting that after Yuan Qingque's ascension, their Yuan family could also be considered to possess immortal blood. Furthermore, the Nine Heavens Dao Fruit she inherited, having undergone Yuan Qingque's thousand years of cultivation, had become exceptionally compatible with the Yuan family's bloodline. In the future, she might genuinely be able to achieve Soul Transformation through it.

“Saintess Yuan, take care. When the Core Formation spiritual medicines are ready, I will have Martial Nephew Yue inform you.”

After seeing Yuan Zhen off, Chen Mobai couldn't help but marvel at the truly profound foundations of the sacred lands. However, with the Immortal Sect as his formidable backing, he was confident that one day he could also develop the Five Elements Sect into a sacred land. For now, he decided to set a small goal. He hoped that in the future, the masters of the Five Elements Sect's three great halls would all be Soul Transformation True Monarchs, and the twelve department heads would all be Nascent Soul cultivators! With these thoughts, Chen Mobai felt fully motivated.

“With this Solar Saint Fruit, we won't have to worry about Infant Nurturing Pills. With Profound Fire Ganoderma and a fourth-tier demonic beast's inner core as the main ingredients, I can refine a batch of Infant Cultivation Pills. It would be even better if I could collect the materials for Infant Transformation Pills…” After Qingnu inspected the Solar Saint Fruit, she began outlining the various arrangements for the Nascent Soul spiritual medicines.

“Are there none available from the Daoist Sect?” Chen Mobai recalled that Qingnu had a good relationship with Qi Jiansu, the Saintess of the Daoist Sect. The two had been corresponding since the Big Dipper Grand Assembly, primarily with Qi Jiansu seeking advice on alchemy.

“It's precisely thanks to the Daoist Sect that we were able to gather all the remaining materials for the Infant Nurturing Pills and Infant Cultivation Pills…” Qingnu shook her head with a wry smile, admitting that even in the Heavenly River Realm, gathering the three spiritual medicines for Nascent Soul formation was no easy feat. In the Immortal Sect, it took thousands of years of targeted cultivation to accumulate a complete set of medicinal ingredients. Furthermore, some of the ingredients used in the Immortal Sect's pills are unavailable here, necessitating the search for alternative herbs with similar properties to adapt and improve the existing pill formulas. Without Qi Jiansu's assistance, Qingnu estimated she would have, at best, only gathered all the materials for the Infant Nurturing Pills.

“My Nine Heavens Clear Spirit Purple Radiance Qi and Doushuai Fire also offer some assistance for Nascent Soul formation,” Chen Mobai continued. “Plus the Three Light Divine Water, when the time comes, you can ask Saintess Qi Jiansu again if you can purchase two Infant Condensing Pills from their Daoist Sect. With all these combined, and considering both of you possess Heavenly Spiritual Roots, the probability of success is basically over fifty percent.” Chen Mobai counted on his fingers, comparing the resources he used for his own Nascent Soul formation. He realized he had only possessed additional Primordial Chaos True Qi, Yan Bingxuan's Primordial Yin True Cold, and that wisp of Innate Pure Yang Qi. Since he had succeeded in one attempt, Qingnu and Yin Qingmei, both true geniuses, would certainly have no problems either.

“Our control over the Nine Heavens Clear Spirit Purple Radiance Qi and Doushuai Fire is certainly not as good as yours,” Qingnu replied, “but with the Three Light Divine Water, we can boldly attempt it…” Qingnu also had considerable confidence in her own Nascent Soul formation. After all, compared to the Immortal Sect, where one might painstakingly await a single Nascent Soul spiritual medicine, she could prepare several times the necessary resources here. The Black Emperor Abyss-Underworld Sutra she cultivated had Qi attributes that naturally countered Doushuai Fire. Theoretically, she could only utilize the Nine Heavens Clear Spirit Purple Radiance Qi. However, she had consulted numerous records in the Immortal Sect and discovered that she could apply the principle of water and fire's mutual refinement, using Doushuai Fire to purify her True Water Qi. It was precisely for this reason that she dared to boldly consume pills to enhance her cultivation.

Before heading to Myriad Transformations Immortal City with Qingnu for alchemy, Chen Mobai called Yue Zutao over again. He wrote a letter and instructed Yue Zutao to deliver it to Xiao Yuli in Dongli. There were still forty years until the Daoist Sect's set date for resource development. Since True Monarch Wuchen had spoken, Chen Mobai was determined to resolve the issues of the One Yuan Dao Palace within these forty years. However, he knew nothing about the internal affairs of Five Emperors Mountain, and if he were to settle accounts, he would require a legitimate reason and pretext. Saintess Xiao Yuli was perfectly suited for this role. Chen Mobai, however, did not write these details in the letter. He merely stated that he had important matters to discuss and wished to speak with Xiao Yuli in person.

“After you deliver the letter,” Chen Mobai added, “you can also begin reopening the Five Elements Merchant Guild in the Eastern Land.” Yue Zutao nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. During the Righteous-Demonic War, martial law was imposed throughout the Eastern Land. Most major merchant guilds were requisitioned, primarily to transport logistical supplies to the front lines. The Five Elements Merchant Guild was no exception; everyone had been recalled by Chen Mobai to defend the sect. Now that the war was over, and the Five Elements Sect's territory had greatly expanded, more manpower was needed. Yue Zutao and his disciple, Chu Zuoshu, had not yet gone to the Eastern Land to revive the neglected Five Elements Merchant Guild. The post-war market was undoubtedly brimming with immense business opportunities. However, Chen Mobai didn't expect Yue Zutao to lead the Five Elements Merchant Guild in earning spiritual stones. He merely hoped to re-establish his sect's channels in the Eastern Land, in preparation for collecting more medicinal materials in the future. This time, with the Daoist Sect's assistance in refining the Infant Nurturing Pills and Infant Cultivation Pills, he couldn't keep troubling others for every future need. Chen Mobai still hoped to be self-sufficient.

Two more years quickly passed. During these two years, Chen Mobai accompanied Qingnu, refining pills together in Myriad Transformations Immortal City. With the aid of his Doushuai Fire, the two batches of Golden Liquid Jade Reversion Pills for the Star Heaven Dao Sect and the Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect were easily refined. While the pills were being nurtured, he and Qingnu adjusted their states and, in one go, also refined the Infant Nurturing Pills and Infant Cultivation Pills. Among these, the Infant Nurturing Pills still yielded four pills. The Infant Cultivation Pills, however, only yielded two pills.

These Infant Cultivation Pills were refined using Profound Fire Ganoderma and the remaining portion of the Poison Dragon's inner core as main ingredients. Chen Mobai had initially wanted to use the Deep Sea Great King's inner core, but Qingnu prevented him. She considered it too wasteful. The Deep Sea Great King was a peak fourth-tier demonic beast, and its inner core subtly contained traces of fifth-tier energy. If used to refine Infant Cultivation Pills, the medicinal power of the Profound Fire Ganoderma would be somewhat insufficient, requiring the addition of several more top-grade fourth-tier fire-attribute medicinal materials. In that scenario, perhaps a batch of ten Infant Cultivation Pills could be refined. However, the Five Elements Sect had no need for such a large quantity. Although Chen Mobai felt that taking a few extra during Nascent Soul formation would be beneficial, Qingnu, as a cultivator from the Immortal Sect, found such luxury unacceptable. Furthermore, after years of alchemical compounding, the Poison Dragon's inner core retained only sixty to seventy percent of its original vitality, making it perfectly suitable for this application. After using it up, she could then use the Deep Sea Great King's inner core. In terms of alchemy, Qingnu was an expert, so Chen Mobai naturally listened to her.

After refining the Golden Liquid Jade Reversion Pills, Infant Nurturing Pills, and Infant Cultivation Pills, the two finally refined a batch of fourth-tier Purple Spirit Pills. Qingnu had already completed the refinement of this pill formula during the Righteous-Demonic War. However, at that time, Chen Mobai was preoccupied with combat and lacked the time. Subsequently, the post-war reconstruction, the passing of his Immortal Sect wife, and other affairs caused the refinement of these Purple Spirit Pills to be delayed until now. The refining difficulty of these Purple Spirit Pills was far less than that of Nascent Soul spiritual medicines, similar to the Golden Liquid Jade Reversion Pills. Chen Mobai, aided by Doushuai Fire, easily neutralized the poisonous gas emanating from the Dark Purple Heavenly Scorpion's inner core. Qingnu then extracted the liquid essence and placed it into a medicinal pool for nurturing and solidification.

“It's a pity that even a fourth-tier Purple Spirit Pill isn't of much use to me anymore,” Chen Mobai commented. “However, if you and Qingmei refine it, you might be able to possess Nascent Soul-level divine sense during Core Formation.” After Qingnu's pills solidified, Chen Mobai took one out. He looked at the deep purple pill in his palm, sensed the medicinal power it contained, and then offered his assessment.

“What you're saying,” Qingnu countered, “is that if this pill were offered in the Eastern Land, people would fight tooth and nail for it.” Although Qingnu had not opened the Danxia Pavilion in the Eastern Land in recent years, through her exchanges with Qi Jiansu, she had come to understand all aspects of the Eastern Continent's pill industry. She knew that pills enhancing divine sense were precious, second only to those extending lifespan. Essentially, every time they appeared at auction, they would be fiercely contended for.

“I'll take one first to see the pill's effects.” After hearing this, Chen Mobai, under Qingnu's expectant gaze, swallowed the Purple Spirit Pill in his hand. Relying on the properties of the Phoenix Facing the Sun Diagram, he had no concerns about pill impurities when testing the elixir. However, the effect of this pill was roughly as he had estimated. Upon entering his body and being refined, a wisp of extremely yin-cold airflow surged into his Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness. Chen Mobai estimated that for a Core Formation cultivator, this would likely freeze their Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness, or even solidify their mind. But for him, it was merely something that the phoenix phantom in his Sea of Consciousness could resolve with a gentle flap of its wings. As the phoenix spread its wings, this intensely yin-cold airflow melted, transforming into a nourishing drizzle within his Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness. It settled across the expanse, and the Jade Green Phoenix Tree, his materialized divine sense, began to sprout even more delicate green buds. Even the very edge of his Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness was subtly expanded. This made Chen Mobai nod involuntarily.

There were two main types of pills for divine sense: one that directly enhanced its strength, and another that helped expand the Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness to increase its capacity. This Purple Spirit Pill, however, achieved both. However, he had already anticipated this, as the pill formula originated from the Immortal Sect. Although the Immortal Sect hadn't refined fourth-tier Purple Spirit Pills, their fundamental medicinal effects would surely be identical. Finally, after carefully experiencing and fully digesting all the medicinal power, and confirming that his divine sense had increased by one percent, Chen Mobai opened his eyes.

“How was it?” Across from him, Qingnu already held paper and pen, awaiting his insights after consuming the pill.

“It's decent,” Chen Mobai replied. “However, my Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness's capacity has long since reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm, so this pill's effect on expanding my Purple Mansion is negligible.” Chen Mobai emphasized that the pill's medicinal properties were extremely yin-cold, rendering it almost impossible for Core Formation cultivators to refine. This made Qingnu furrow her brow slightly. However, she immediately conceived several methods, such as refining a neutralizing pill to be taken in conjunction with the Purple Spirit Pill to mitigate this inherent danger. But whether it would work remained uncertain until it was refined and Chen Mobai could test it.

While waiting for several batches of pills to mature, the two had nothing else pressing to do, so they dedicated their time to experimenting with the Purple Spirit Pill. During this period, Qingnu consulted the vast amount of data downloaded into Chen Mobai's Heavenly Computing Pearl. She finally identified Pure Yang Purple Qi as the best resource for neutralizing the Purple Spirit Pill. After Chen Mobai tested the solution, it was confirmed to be effective.

“However, it's best to wait until Core Formation is complete before taking this fourth-tier Purple Spirit Pill,” Qingnu advised. “And preferably, you should be nearby, so even if a problem arises, you can intervene…” Qingnu packed up the remaining nine Purple Spirit Pills as she spoke. Chen Mobai nodded lightly. Currently, among the Core Formation cultivators in the Five Elements Sect, only Qingnu and Yin Qingmei were qualified to consume them.

“To ensure safety,” Chen Mobai suggested, “I think we can give two pills to Senior Brother Mo and Senior Brother Zhou. If they also have no problems, then your pill neutralization method can be confirmed as perfectly safe.” Chen Mobai, ever cautious, suggested. Qingnu found this suggestion very reasonable. She separately packaged two portions of Purple Spirit Pills and handed them to him, asking him to take them to Mo Douguang and Zhou Ye. Myriad Transformations Immortal City possessed a teleportation array, so Chen Mobai instructed Qingnu to watch over the batches of pills while he successively visited Wind and Rain Immortal City and Bright Mirror Immortal City. Mo Douguang and Zhou Ye placed complete trust in him. After hearing his explanation, they immediately refined and consumed the Purple Spirit Pill and Pure Yang Purple Qi. Chen Mobai personally stayed by their side. After they finished refining the pills, both discovered their divine sense had advanced to the peak of the early Nascent Soul realm. Carrying Mo Douguang and Zhou Ye's surprise and gratitude, Chen Mobai returned to Myriad Transformations Immortal City.

By this time, the Golden Liquid Jade Reversion Pills that had begun refining earlier had also matured. Among these, the materials for the Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect's batch were naturally provided by the Five Elements Sect. After all, when Ye Qing obtained this Solar Saint Fruit from the Fire Cloud Palace, he had paid with a fifth-tier Golden Light Grass. Seven pills were still handed over to the Star Heaven Dao Sect. Venerable Xingchen personally came to retrieve, inspect, and seal the pills. For the Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect, after Yue Zutao's notification, Yuan Zhen was still the one who came. After the Righteous-Demonic War, Ye Qing began his most diligent cultivation, aiming to reach the realm of Nascent Soul Grand Perfection before the resource development began. Regarding this, Chen Mobai felt that Ye Qing must be under great pressure. Even for him in the Immortal Sect, despite most people believing he could achieve Soul Transformation, he didn't feel the kind of pressure that demanded he reach it. Ye Qing, however, was different. The Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect currently lacked a Soul Transformation cultivator, and he was the most likely candidate. Everyone's hopes rested on him. Chen Mobai only hoped that Ye Qing would remain calm and not act rashly.

“Oh, Sect Master Chen,” Yuan Zhen exclaimed, “the number of pills seems to be a bit high.” Yuan Zhen took the medicine bottle, and after her divine sense probed inside, she couldn't help but ask with a puzzled expression. There were nine Golden Liquid Jade Reversion Pills inside. According to the rules of the Heavenly River Realm, alchemists were entitled to a 30% to 50% service fee.

“That's right,” Chen Mobai said with a smile. “From now on, for any pills your Nine Heavens Demonic-Slaying Sect refines with us, we will only take a ten percent fee.” Chen Mobai said with a smile, adding that if it weren't for wanting to conform to local customs, he wouldn't even want to take that ten percent.

“Thank you, Sect Master Chen, and our gratitude to True Master Danxia for your hard work!” Yuan Zhen was very pleased. As she thanked Chen Mobai, she did not forget Qingnu, who stood beside him. She had previously found it very strange when she heard that Chen Mobai had taken a female cultivator of unknown origin as his Dao-companion. Who exactly could have captivated the astonishingly talented ‘Chen Turtle Immortal’? Now, however, everyone in the Eastern Continent knew that Sect Master Chen of the Five Elements Sect had married an alchemy grandmaster. Although the Danxia Pavilion had not yet established itself in the Eastern Land, its exceptional quality had already become known to all cultivators through the Five Elements Merchant Guild, Xiaonanshan Shop, and other channels. The high-grade pills refined by Qingnu were now exceedingly difficult to acquire in the Eastern Land. If Qingnu didn't refuse external orders, it's likely that Nascent Soul cultivators from the Eastern Land would have sought her out long ago.

“It's my pleasure!” Qingnu smiled and returned the courtesy to Yuan Zhen.