Human Clan Defender
Chapter 73 Pill Sect

Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Pill Sect

"Pill Sect?"

Shen Changqing’s face showed a puzzled expression.

Huang Yan’s smile briefly stiffened, but he quickly returned to normal. View the correct content at NovelFire.

"It seems Young Master Shen is not very familiar with the affairs of Jianghu, so allow me to explain a bit more about the Pill Sect."

"I am eager to hear more."

Shen Changqing did not refuse, nor did he show any displeasure.

As the other party said, he indeed lacked knowledge about some things in the Jianghu.

After all, he had only been in this world for just over a year. Although his predecessor had lived in Great Qin for many years, he was just a commoner with no qualifications to be involved in the affairs of the Jianghu. This also led to Shen Changqing’s complete ignorance regarding matters of the Jianghu.

Huang Yan said, "The Pill Sect is a major faction in the Jianghu, with Grandmaster Level experts present in every generation. Its strength is formidable, but what truly makes the Pill Sect famous is not the power within the Sect, but their unparalleled alchemy skills. It could be said that seven out of ten elixirs in the Jianghu come from the Pill Sect. Numerous powerful figures in the Jianghu seek elixirs from the Pill Sect every year, but very few actually get what they wish for. My Treasure Pavilion happens to have some connections with the Pill Sect, so we are able to procure some goods from them, occasionally selling elixirs produced by the Pill Sect."

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing gained some understanding of the Pill Sect. Having a Grandmaster at its core was a testament to the Sect’s notable strength.

"Seven out of ten Jianghu elixirs come from the hands of the Pill Sect; that’s quite a bold claim."

"Young Master Shen may not be aware, but the Pill Sect’s reputation is indeed well-deserved," Huang Yan said with a smile, unperturbed by Shen Changqing’s comment.

Then, he took out a porcelain bottle resembling white jade from his sleeve and placed it on the table.

"Inside this bottle are Qi and Blood Pills. There are eight pills in one bottle, and each pill can replenish all the Qi and blood of a Body Tempering Realm Martial Artist. According to the rules of the Pill Sect, our Treasure Pavilion cannot sell the Qi and Blood Pills individually. Thus, transactions are per bottle, and the price for each bottle is fifty silver taels."

Fifty silver taels. For ordinary people, it was undoubtedly a sky-high price. Even for those in the Jianghu, fifty silver taels was not low. But according to Huang Yan, one Qi and Blood Pill could replenish the entire Qi and blood of a Body Tempering Realm Martial Artist; it was indeed worth the price.

Shen Changqing did not respond but picked up the jade bottle and opened the stopper.

Suddenly, a fragrance wafted into the air. Merely smelling the scent, he felt his own Qi and blood seem to stir slightly.

After resealing it, Shen Changqing placed the jade bottle back in its original spot, a faint smile on his face.

"This elixir is indeed not bad, but I wonder if there’s any discount?"

Discount? Huang Yan’s smile faltered. It had been a long time since anyone came to the Treasure Pavilion asking for a discount.

His professional composure allowed his expression to quickly recover. "Young Master Shen jests. Everything sold by the Treasure Pavilion is worth every penny, so there really is no way—"

Huang Yan’s words were cut off mid-sentence.

Shen Changqing took out a token from his bosom and placed it in front of him.

"Does Steward Huang think that this token could account for some discount?"

"Demon-Subduing Division!" The moment Huang Yan saw the token, his face changed drastically, his previous smile vanishing completely.

It never crossed his mind that the person before him was from the Demon-Subduing Division.

Immediately after, Huang Yan picked up the token. On the back, the words "Yellow Rank Demon Hunter" were inscribed in large characters.

Demon-Subduing Division! Yellow Rank Demon Hunter! His heart shook once again.

There were many associated with the Demon-Subduing Division, but two professions commanded great respect. One was the Defender Envoys who protected Great Qin, and the other was the Demon Hunters who eradicated Demon Evils within its territories. Although a Yellow Rank Demon Hunter represented the lowest level of official Demon Hunters, it was still not to be underestimated.

With respect, he handed the token back.

Huang Yan’s face now held a smile once again, but this time it contained a few more traces of reverence. "I was unaware that Young Master Shen—ah, Lord Shen, was a member of the Demon-Subduing Division. I must apologize for any previous rudeness and hope that Lord Shen will not take offense."

Watching the token being handed back, Shen Changqing casually accepted it.

Afterward, Huang Yan continued, "Normally, there are no discounts for items at the Treasure Pavilion. However, the Demon-Subduing Division has always defended Great Qin, fighting tirelessly against Demon Evils. We, as people of Great Qin, naturally have the utmost admiration. Now that Lord Shen has honored the Treasure Pavilion with his patronage, it is also an honor for us. Therefore—"

At this point, Huang Yan clenched his teeth as if making a tough decision. "I’ll make an exception. For the Qi and Blood Pills, I’ll give Lord Shen a 20% discount. You only need to pay forty silver taels for each bottle. Does that meet Lord Shen’s approval?"

"I appreciate your kind offer, Steward Huang," Shen Changqing also smiled.

Getting a 20% discount was substantial. Saving ten silver taels on a bottle meant saving a hundred on ten bottles. He currently had several tens of thousands of taels with him, but even so, he needed to be cost-conscious. Otherwise, running out of money would still be a problem.

"Apart from purchasing some Qi and Blood Pills, I also want to inquire whether your pavilion has any elixirs that can relieve hunger."

"Elixirs for relieving hunger?" Huang Yan was taken aback, then immediately laughed. "Lord Shen has come to the right place. Besides Qi and Blood Pills, the Treasure Pavilion also has elixirs for staving off hunger. They are special elixirs refined by the Pill Sect called Satiety Pills. One Satiety Pill can fulfill the daily needs of an adult. There are eight pills in a bottle, and the Treasure Pavilion’s external selling price is two silver taels per bottle. For Lord Shen, one tael and six mace will suffice."

Having heard Huang Yan’s explanation, Shen Changqing understood the function of the Satiety Pill.

Originally, he had just wanted to ask casually. After all, every time he made a breakthrough, he had to prepare a large amount of food to stave off hunger, which was quite a hassle. He hadn’t expected the Treasure Pavilion to truly have such items.

His thoughts churned.

Shen Changqing said, "I will take twenty bottles of Qi and Blood Pills, and additionally, one hundred bottles of Satiety Pills."

"Twenty bottles of Qi and Blood Pills, one hundred bottles of Satiety Pills," Huang Yan quietly did the math. "The total cost will be nine hundred and sixty silver taels."

As he spoke, his gaze turned to Shen Changqing.

Nine hundred and sixty silver taels were not an amount that just anyone could produce. Although the man in front of him was a Yellow Rank Demon Hunter, it did not necessarily mean he could afford such a sum. At this point, Huang Yan was already considering how to respond if Shen Changqing proposed buying on credit.

While he was wildly guessing, Shen Changqing took out a stack of silver notes and placed them on the table.

"Each note is worth one hundred taels; here is a total of one thousand taels in silver notes. The remaining forty taels need not be returned; just give me two more bottles of Qi and Blood Pills."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yan’s mouth twitched slightly, but he did not show any dissatisfaction. "Lord Shen, please wait a moment. I will prepare these for you right away."

「Outside the Treasure Pavilion.」

Shen Changqing stepped out again. Unlike when he came in, he now carried a not-so-small bundle on his back.

Twenty-two bottles of Qi and Blood Pills. One hundred bottles of Satiety Pills. It cost him a total of one thousand silver taels.

To tell the truth, Shen Changqing also felt somewhat pained. But there was no helping it. If he wanted to improve his strength quickly, then elixirs were necessary items.

Returning to the Demon-Subduing Division, Shen Changqing immediately piled all the elixirs in his bedroom. Unlike the Qi and Blood Pills, which were kept in white jade bottles, the Satiety Pills were just in ordinary porcelain bottles. Clearly, the usual sale price of two silver taels each did not merit better bottles.

"Once the Qi and Blood Pills are used up, I suppose these bottles alone could sell for some money," Shen Changqing mused with a smile, then took out a Qi and Blood Pill and swallowed it.

As the elixir entered his stomach, a surging force of Qi and blood soon arose, filling his entire body.

Shen Changqing closed his eyes and sat still. Silently following the cultivation method of the Invincible Golden Body, he began to wear down the excess Qi and blood.

Two quarters of an hour later, the power of the Qi and Blood Pill had been completely consumed. He felt his own Qi and blood had been slightly augmented, but the progress was limited.

The Invincible Golden Body is far superior to the Thirteen Guardians Horizontal Training Exercises; breaking through one layer is uncommonly difficult.

Although the Qi and Blood Pill was good, it was only an ordinary elixir. At Shen Changqing’s level, using Qi and Blood Pills to assist cultivation was one thing. However, if he then relied on his own abilities to achieve breakthroughs, the quantity of pills and the time needed would be unfathomable.

Rather than painfully cultivating with Qi and Blood Pills, it is better to use Slaughter Value to get straight to the point.

Shen Changqing did not immediately use the Qi and Blood Pills but took out a Satiety Pill and swallowed it.

Instantly, he felt the hunger he had just experienced disappear. However, the sensation of being full did not arise. It was not until Shen Changqing swallowed three Satiety Pills that he finally felt full.

As expected—as the Realm increases, so does the appetite.

He chuckled helplessly, then focused his mind and accessed his panel. His attention fell on the Invincible Golden Body, and he chose to upgrade it.

HUM—

An invisible fluctuation surged from his body, and the sensation of fullness rapidly declined. In just a few breaths, Shen Changqing became dizzy from hunger.

Without hesitation, he quickly swallowed a few more Satiety Pills.

No sooner had the elixirs landed in his stomach than they were obliterated by a powerful force. The essence of those elixirs all transformed into boiling Qi and blood, and permeated his skin and flesh.

RUMBLE!

The rush of Qi and blood was unceasing. His already taut skin seemed to be covered by a mysterious force, gaining even greater resilience.

The transformation was still ongoing. With no choice, Shen Changqing continued to consume Satiety Pills.

After a long time, the consuming force vanished, and only vigor filled his body.

He clenched his fists, feeling the surging power within his flesh, then calmed his mind and looked at his panel.

He saw that the Invincible Golden Body had advanced from the fifth layer directly to the sixth layer.

At the same time, his Slaughter Value had changed from twenty-three to fifteen. The recent enhancement had consumed eight points of Slaughter Value.

Yet, in Shen Changqing’s view, the consumption of eight points was still within an acceptable range.