I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

"That's natural!"

Su Mei immediately agreed.

"This matter is known only to the three of us. If a fourth person finds out, may I, Su Meitian, be struck by lightning!"

"I'm going to start refining pills. I need to prepare a quiet courtyard and a pill furnace."

Zhao Zian said.

"good!"

Su Mei led Zhao Zian to a small courtyard in Jishetang.

"Master, what do you think of this place? It's absolutely quiet. I'll have Uncle Sun keep watch outside, and I guarantee not even a fly will get in!" Zhao Zian nodded.

"Can."

Two men carried in a bronze alchemy furnace.

"Alright, you can all leave now."

Zhao Zian waved his hand.

Su Mei understood and dismissed everyone.

In the courtyard, only Zhao Zian and the little white fox at his feet remained.

"Three qian of Crimson Flame Grass, one Dew-Gathering Flower, and a hundred-year-old Polygonatum as the main ingredient..."

He selected the few he needed from that pile of divine medicinal herbs.

Zhao Zian arranged the medicinal herbs in order and placed his left hand on the furnace body.

No fire was lit, and no kindling was used.

Flames erupted in his palm.

With a thought, the invisible fire poured into the alchemy furnace.

The furnace body turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The time has come.

With a wave of his right hand, Zhao Zian sent the first medicinal herb, Crimson Flame Grass, flying into the air and into the furnace.

Then came the second ingredient, the third ingredient...

"Freeze!"

Zhao Zian gave a low shout.

The aroma of medicine began to waft out from the cracks in the alchemy furnace.

The little white fox, which had been dozing at Zhao Zi'an's feet, was startled awake.

It raised its head and stared at the alchemy furnace.

This scent... it's so appealing!

Zhao Zian glanced down at it, a slight thought stirring in his heart.

This little guy doesn't seem to be an ordinary species; he's exceptionally sensitive to spiritual energy.

Peiyuan Dan is a potent medicine prepared for humankind.

This little fox is too weak; if it swallows the food directly, it might not be able to handle the nourishment and could even cause harm.

Very well, I'll make a batch just for you.

From the pile of herbs beside him, he picked out a few more mild-natured auxiliary herbs that were more inclined to nourish the spirit.

Less than half an hour later.

"open!"

Zhao Zian slapped the furnace body with his palm.

Twelve golden beams shot out from it.

With a flick of his sleeve, he gathered all twelve pills into his hand and placed them into a jade bottle.

Inside the furnace, some residual medicinal properties remained.

He put the medicinal herbs he had just selected for the little white fox into it and activated it again.

In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

A single pill was formed at the bottom of the furnace.

Zhao Zian flicked his finger.

The pill landed in front of the little white fox.

The little white fox opened its mouth and swallowed the pill.

A visible milky-white halo emanated from the little white fox's body, spreading outwards.

Its fur became glossy and radiant.

Its body became full and symmetrical.

It walked up to Zhao Zian, raised its front paws, and bowed.

Zhao Zian nodded in satisfaction.

This little guy is indeed a diamond in the rough.

Having gone through this ordeal, he officially embarked on the path of demon cultivation and awakened his spiritual intelligence.

He bent down and patted the little white fox's head.

The little white fox squinted its eyes comfortably.

Outside.

Su Mei and Accountant Sun were waiting.

"Manager, do you think... the master can pull it off?" Accountant Sun asked nervously.

Alchemy is not like farming; it requires inheritance, talent, and the accumulation of experience from countless failures.

The owner is so young; even if his medical skills are superb, his alchemy...

Su Mei frowned slightly, feeling equally uncertain.

"Uncle Sun, how could you possibly fathom the capabilities of your master?"

Just then.

The door opened.

Zhao Zian appeared at the doorway.

"Boss!"

Su Mei took a step forward.

"You...successfully?"

Zhao Zian casually tossed the jade bottle in his hand over.

"then."

Su Mei was startled and hugged the jade bottle to her chest.

With trembling hands, she uncorked the bottle.

A medicinal fragrance wafted out from the bottle opening.

"This...this is..."

Su Mei's breathing stopped.

How many elixirs had she seen?

But this one in front of her completely overturned her understanding!

"Master, this..."

Accountant Sun leaned closer.

"Is this really a Yuan Dan?"

Zhao Zian glanced at them indifferently.

"The quality is acceptable, barely qualifying as a high-grade product. It was my first time refining it, so my technique was a bit clumsy, and I wasted a lot of medicinal power."

Su Mei and Accountant Sun almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Is this what you call acceptable quality?

Is this what you call being unskilled?

Su Mei put the stopper on the bottle.

"Let's go to the front hall."

The front hall of Jishitang.

"Dr. Wang, is this how Jishetang treats its guests? I want fine goods, presentable birthday gifts! And you're showing me these dry grass roots and tree bark?"

A young gentleman pointed to a century-old wild ginseng on the counter.

His name is Liu Chen, the youngest son of Liu Wanshan, a wealthy businessman in Liuxi Town.

He was a regular customer of Jishetang, but also the most difficult customer to serve.

The doctor sitting in the clinic, Dr. Wang, kept bowing.

"Young Master Liu, please calm down. This century-old ginseng is the most treasured item in our shop. Three herb gatherers lost their lives in the search for it..."

"stop!"

Liu Chen interrupted him impatiently.

"Don't give me that nonsense. My dad's 60th birthday is next month, and I want a treasure that will make him very happy, not your sad stories!"

Dr. Wang's face turned red.

Jishengtang has indeed declined in recent years; the truly good products have long been monopolized by those large pharmacies.

They were incredibly lucky to receive a century-old ginseng.

"Oh dear, what brings you here, Young Master Liu? I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner."

Su Mei came out from the back room.

When Liu Chen saw Su Mei, his eccentric temperament subsided slightly.

"Manager Su, you've come at the right time. I'll ask one last time: does your Jishetang have any treasures that catch my eye? If not, I won't come back!"

Su Mei smiled sweetly.

"Young Master Liu is too kind. The rare item you requested is not available elsewhere, but our Jishetang... has just received one."

Oh?

Liu Chen raised an eyebrow.

Su Mei took out a small white jade bottle.

Liu Chen's disappointment resurfaced.

That's it?

What good things can you put in a broken bottle?

Su Meiyu lightly flicked her jade-like fingers and uncorked the bottle.

A sweet fragrance filled the entire Jishetang!

"What...what is this taste?"

Liu Chen had practiced martial arts since childhood, and his internal energy had already reached a certain level of proficiency.

But at this moment, the medicinal fragrance entered his body, causing the bottleneck of his true qi that had been stuck for half a year to show signs of loosening!

Su Mei was very satisfied with everyone's reaction.

This is exactly the effect she wanted.

She poured a pill from the bottle and held it in her palm.

Su Mei parted her red lips slightly.

"This pill is called the Nourishing Essence Pill, which I'm sure you've all heard of. But this one is the finest of the finest."

"Its effects are to strengthen the body's foundation, nourish the vital energy, cleanse the marrow, and cleanse the meridians. Ordinary people who take it can cure all diseases and prolong their lives. Martial artists who take it can break through bottlenecks and improve their cultivation."

"Such a divine object should not appear in the mortal world. It was only by chance that my shop obtained one."

"This is the only one available; there are no other copies. It's here today, and the highest bidder wins."

"Starting price: one thousand taels!"