Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 394 Returning to the Jade Palace
This is a task that seems very difficult.

But that's not actually the case.

Pei Xia patted Ma Shilin on the shoulder: "The ship's captain's house isn't a den of dragons or tigers, there's no need to keep a long face, cheer up."

Elder Ma's smile looked more like a grimace than a cry.

The ship's departure was certainly good news for Pei Xia.

Many production tools are scarce on the mountain. We can also buy other vegetable seeds or livestock that are easy to raise, as well as paper and pens. With these, it will be much easier to teach people to read and write.

However, recruiting skilled artisans is not something that can be done simply by going there.

This is a long-term job.

Therefore, Pei Xia decided to follow the example of sects in other states and establish a "branch" directly in the shipping company.

They can even recruit disciples. Even if they are bad at making a living in the boat company, they are still better than the refugees. Once they go up the mountain, they become ready-made labor.

The heavy responsibility of establishing this temple fell on Elder Ma, who was "deeply trusted by the mountain lord".

It's really hard not to trust snake breeders.

“You have been in Jiangcheng Mountain for a long time, you are familiar with the boatmen, and you have rich experience in dealing with people. There is no one more suitable than you on the mountain.”

Pei Xia thought for a moment, then said with a hint of warning, "I'm not worried about you playing tricks because of the restrictions, but there's one thing you need to remember: Jiangcheng Mountain is not what it used to be. I don't want you to do anything out of line."

Pei Xia also has some experience in being a leader.

Look at his words, he casually skipped over whether Ma Shilin was willing or not, and directly gave her work requirements, as if this matter had been agreed upon long ago.

There's still some gold and silver left on the mountain. Money isn't a problem. As for connections, he's Li Qing's man after all, so getting a position in the shipping company shouldn't be too difficult.

But Ma Shilin didn't think so. She always felt like a "remnant of the previous dynasty." It was fine when she was on the mountain, but when she went down to the boat company, she was going to face Tiger Lord directly.

Pei Xia ignored him and looked at Jiang Shu: "You should go with her this time, so you can get familiar with the way. Once she has set up the branch, you can go back to the mountain."

Jiang Shu nodded.

The boy has changed quite a bit recently, mainly because there are more people on the mountain. The feeling of living in a "group" and the way everyone both reveres and relies on him as the "mountain master's disciple" makes him feel both unfamiliar and strange.

It's time to let him go down the mountain and get to know the boatmen and more people.

After watching the two leave, Pei Xia took another stroll around the mountain.

Although detailed rules have not yet been formulated, everything is still in good order, based on gratitude towards Pei Xia and fear of cultivators.

After confirming that everything was alright, Pei Xia returned to her palace.

This once magnificent mountain lord's palace has now been divided into several rooms, with Pei Xia, Jiang Shu, and Ma Shilin each having their own, while Feng Yao and Su Yan share one.

And at the very back, there is a quiet room.

The quiet room is usually empty, and Pei Xia only uses it occasionally, such as when Yu Qiong is retrieving items or when she is making adjustments for Feng Yao.

But this time, Pei Xia's expression was noticeably more serious.

Sitting cross-legged on the futon, Pei Xia looked at Feng Yao beside her and said, "If anything unexpected happens, do your best to support me and protect me."

Feng Yao naturally obeyed Pei Xia without question.

Pei Xia would not normally make such a request to Feng Yao, but this time, it was an important attempt that he had been preparing for a long time. Opportunities were few and far between, and he could not afford to fail.

Pei Xia took out three jade bottles from his bosom, each containing a pill, yellow with green patterns, all of them Yangchun Pills.

Including the items obtained from Zhao Beishi and the others' belongings, as well as the ones Pei Xia left behind in the jade pendant, there are a total of twenty-seven pieces.

Some were used up in the meantime, leaving nineteen.

These pills can be said to be Pei Xia's greatest source of confidence in Qinzhou. After all, whether as a martial artist or a master of spiritual energy, he would be unable to move an inch without spiritual power.

But this confidence is dwindling.

His original goal was to escape Qinzhou, and the pills were only needed to sustain him until Pei Xia left this desolate place. But now, trapped and tied to Jiangcheng Mountain by Li Qing, he had to think of other ways.

It wasn't just about how to obtain more pills; he also had to consider how to get away from Li Qing—not excluding the possibility that some people had special fetishes, but Pei Xia really had no intention of being Li Qing's dog.

As for elixirs, they are simply made or bought.

Pei Xia himself was a highly accomplished alchemist. Although he never considered himself an alchemist, he was confident that he could produce the Yangchun Pill in one batch, far surpassing ordinary alchemists.

The problem is that alchemy also requires spiritual energy, and it requires maintaining the use of spiritual energy for a long time. In retrospect, the amount of spiritual energy used is less than the amount refined.

Secondly, the spiritual materials for refining Yangchun Pill are impossible to find. Even if you have a rare treasure like Glazed Immortal Elixir, you still can't get the spiritual seeds!

Forget about alchemy; you can only buy it.

Li Qing certainly has it, but this thing is a top-tier nutritional supplement for those who refine heads, a true treasure. It's also rare in Qinzhou, so he might not be willing to part with it.

They're not stupid. They know a little about Pei Xia's background. At most, they'll give her some money occasionally, but that won't solve the problem.

Pei Xia thought long and hard, wanting to solve the problem of the extinction of spirits in Qinzhou once and for all.

We can only rely on the heavens and the earth.

Without a doubt, there must be someone in the Jade Palace selling these pills that restore spiritual power. After all, these are common items for traveling the martial arts world, and they sell very well.

If you're lucky enough to find the spiritual plants and seeds needed to refine the Yangchun Pill, then you've changed your fate.

Pei Xia chewed on a Spirit Nourishing Pill, taking stock of the resources and calculation cores in her Jade Pendant that she could exchange for, while constantly adjusting her breathing.

This is not a safe option, because entering the Jade Palace itself requires a continuous consumption of spiritual energy.

He had never paid attention to the exact amount of energy consumption before, but now he was worried that he might take the pills and end up plunging into the Jade Palace, only to run out of spiritual energy after taking just a few steps.

That would be a complete waste.

Otherwise, Pei Xia would have become a middleman long ago.

Having finished preparing, Pei Xia took a deep breath, poured out a Yangchun Pill from the jade bottle, and put it into her mouth.

As he sensed the spiritual energy beginning to emerge from within the inner cauldron, Pei Xia, clutching the jade pendant in her hand, felt a chill run down her spine.

A familiar sense of immersion quickly washed over me.

When Pei Xia opened her eyes again, she was already in churning clouds and mist.

He didn't rush to act, but stood still and began to count silently in his mind.

One, two, three, four... fifteen!
When he counted to fifteen, exhaustion and weakness began to assault his nerves, and a strong dragging sensation pulled him out of his celestial realm.

Pei Xia suddenly opened her eyes.

Fifteen seconds.

He had eighteen pills left, and a little over four minutes.

After uncorking all the jade bottles, Pei Xia poured all the pills into her hand, took a deep breath, and then stuffed them all into her mouth!

There was no other way; he couldn't continue administering medication while inside the celestial palace, so he had to take a desperate gamble.

If something unexpected happens and it fails...

Then go ask Li Qing for food.

Pei Xia closed her eyes, her mind sinking into the heavens.

Upon returning to the clouds, Pei Xia didn't hesitate for a moment and charged towards the cultivators setting up stalls in the distant clouds.

His goal was very clear.

Bottles, jars, boxes!
He must complete at least one pill transaction within four minutes!
(End of this chapter)