The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple
Chapter 159 - 100 Yan Xiaohu, Long Time No See! (6k)_2

Chapter 159: Chapter 100 Yan Xiaohu, Long Time No See! (6k)_2

"Let’s go, let’s go, hurry inside, Xiao Wang, quickly prepare a couple of hearty dishes. Family’s here, use your eyes a bit!"

Qian Dafu hurriedly said to the shop assistant.

The shop assistant finally realized and nodded happily.

Zhou Qing, who had just entered, looked at Qian Dafu’s honest face and figured it out. This shopkeeper really didn’t have much emotional intelligence.

But he sure was enthusiastic!

Not long after, in the backyard’s private room, fish and chicken were all laid out on the table, along with good wine and peanuts. They really were hearty dishes.

Qian Dafu was even more enthusiastic, pouring wine for the two and asking when they had arrived, if the sect had been doing well these past few years, and mentioning how he still had four or five years before his next report back to the sect. He was feeling a bit homesick.

He was actually a True Disciple of Hundred Battle Peak, but given his talent, he had settled for a position as a shopkeeper here. It was quite carefree.

Zhou Qing could only laugh and share some amusing anecdotes from the sect. After all, it’s better to share good news rather than worries. Even if this honest shopkeeper knew the troubles, he wouldn’t be able to help and would just worry.

"A Nascent Soul Formation Pill? For you?"

After a few drinks, Yan Xiaohu loosened up. After all, the past was in the past, and he was magnanimous.

He then explained the purpose of their visit.

Qian Dafu, after his initial shock, was full of envy.

No surprise, he’s a Core Disciple. He’s about to step into the Nascent Soul Realm, while Qian Dafu was still stuck at the early stages of the Golden Core Realm, not moving an inch.

"Do you have any connections? Either herbs or the pill itself will do!" Yan Xiaohu asked expectantly.

Qian Dafu frowned and started pacing with his hands behind his back.

"It’s difficult, really difficult. The materials for Nascent Soul Formation Pills are rare, and there are countless people stuck at this bottleneck. The pill formula and refining methods are public, so both individuals and sects are collecting fervently."

Qian Dafu said seriously.

Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu hadn’t expected a single pill to be so hard to obtain.

"Right, in half a month, there will be an auction at Lingyun Mansion. There might be a ready-made Nascent Soul Formation Pill. If you’re not in a rush, you can wait for it!"

Quickly, Qian Dafu seemed to remember something and hastily said.

The two of them brightened up at this.

This could work.

"By the way, what’s the price of a Nascent Soul Formation Pill around here?" Yan Xiaohu asked after thinking for a moment.

Qian Dafu thought for a bit and said, "Normally, about eight hundred mid-grade spirit stones, but at an auction, it could be more expensive due to competitive bidding."

Yan Xiaohu was stunned, and Zhou Qing couldn’t help but click his tongue.

Previously, in the Pocket World, he had picked many Spirit Mushrooms, the main ingredient for refining Acupoint Opening Pills.

The Acupoint Opening Pill is the best pill for those at the Great Perfection stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm to break through to the Golden Core Realm.

And the price of one Acupoint Opening Pill is merely thirty mid-grade spirit stones.

Now, breaking through from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm, the price of a Nascent Soul Formation Pill has reached eight hundred.

The cultivation journey is truly challenging, with difficulty at every step, yet progress at every step.

Looking at it another way, it’s already quite good. Foundation Establishment Pill, Acupoint Opening Pill, Nascent Soul Formation Pill, at least they help you advance a certain distance.

When you reach the Nascent Soul breakthrough to Divinity Transformation, no amount of money or pills can help.

At that time, you have to rely on comprehending the realm yourself.

As for Divinity Transformation to Spirit Slash, it’s even more difficult. It’s evident from the fact that in the Holy Martial Dynasty, only a few have achieved it.

Zhou Qing sighed and looked at the bewildered Yan, softly asking, "How much money do you have on you?"

Yan Xiaohu came back to his senses, gave a bitter smile, and held up four fingers.

Zhou Qing shook his head.

This amount wouldn’t even cover the starting bid.

"I guess I’ll have to slowly gather the materials!" Yan Xiaohu said helplessly.

Qian Dafu, listening on the side, said, "It’s not just about collecting them. Even if you get all the materials, there’s still a high chance of failure in refining. Even if you successfully refine one, can you be sure it will help you break through? I know some people need two or three pills."

"Your words, can you not be so discouraging? Before I came here, I was full of confidence. Now you’ve made me feel utterly disheartened," Yan Xiaohu said, with a face of disdain.

Qian Dafu chuckled awkwardly and muttered, "But I’m telling the truth, honest advice is beneficial..."

"Stop, stop, let me have some peace!" Yan Xiaohu hurriedly raised his hand to interrupt him.

He then rested his chin on his hands and sighed heavily.

"In half a month, we need to gather at least a thousand mid-grade spirit stones!" Zhou Qing thought for a moment.

That might still not be enough, considering the wealth of some attendees at auctions.

Yan Xiaohu, with a bitter face, said, "Where am I supposed to get that? Unless we borrow."

After saying that, both of them turned to look at Qian Dafu.

Qian Dafu shrugged, "As I said earlier, this shop is just a front. It doesn’t make money at all."

"Lend me some of your retirement savings, I promise to return it afterward!" Yan Xiaohu said immediately.

Qian Dafu laughed and then opened the window, looking out at the night, saying, "What retirement? A man roams the world, any place can be home. Bury me wherever I die, all mountains are the same!"

Yan Xiaohu gave him a stern glare.

Zhou Qing couldn’t help but take another look at this shopkeeper.

This man really had an unusual level of openness.

"How about we ask Master to come?" Zhou Qing suggested after some thought.

When Master comes, they could give him the Chaos Profound Gold for safekeeping. If the sect doesn’t need it, he could sell it at the auction.