Mortal: Starting with the Falling Cloud Sect, I proved my Dao through gacha pulls.

Su Mu smiled and waved his hand, his gaze falling on the six pills, and spoke frankly.

"When we first explored the ruins, we made a promise that these pills would be divided equally among the three of us."

"No, no!"

Upon hearing this, Jin Qing and Hu Yue immediately shook their heads in unison, their attitudes very firm.

"This alchemy was entirely thanks to Fellow Daoist Xiao's hard work and effort. We two didn't contribute a single bit, and to each receive one pill is already a huge advantage. How can we divide them equally? We'll be content with one pill each, and the rest can all go to Fellow Daoist."

"That's right, we absolutely cannot let Fellow Daoist Xiao suffer a loss for nothing! I'll listen to Old Jin completely."

Seeing that the two were earnest and insisted on declining, Su Mu said no more and nodded with a smile in agreement.

Seeing that Su Mu agreed, Jin Qing and Hu Yue both breathed a sigh of relief. They each carefully took a Jade Soul Pill, held it in their palms, and treasured it by putting it into their storage bags.

Then, with a flick of his golden-blue sleeves, an exquisite brocade box landed on the table. He looked at Su Mu with a smile in his eyes.

"Knowing that Fellow Daoist Xiao prefers all kinds of spiritual teas, this Bamboo Heart Tea is a new product that I recently obtained from the Wonderful Sound Sect. The tea has a pure and exquisite aroma, which I think will suit your taste. It is said to be a rare variety that has recently come from Bitter Gate Island."

Su Mu took the brocade box and opened it. A refreshing bamboo fragrance wafted out. The tea leaves were of excellent quality. The aroma alone brought peace of mind and had a calming effect.

"The Wonderful Sound Sect? Ever since the fall of the former sect leader, Wang, the sect's situation has been precarious. Rumors circulate that the current sect leader, Fairy Ziling, is the most beautiful woman in the Chaotic Star Sea. I wonder if the rumors are true or false."

Upon hearing the words "Miaoyin Sect," Hu Yue suddenly recalled the rumors circulating in the streets and couldn't help but sigh.

Upon hearing this, Jin Qing sighed softly, subconsciously lowering his voice, and whispered to the two of them:

"I, Jin, have never seen the true face of Fairy Ziling, so I cannot tell whether the title of the most beautiful woman is true or false."

However, it is true that the Miaoyin Sect is currently facing difficulties. Its sect leader is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and there are also Core Formation elders within the sect who covet its power. If it cannot reach the Core Formation stage sooner or later, its foundation will be swallowed up by others.

After saying that, Jin Qing looked at Su Mu with curiosity in her eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao is quite renowned in Tianxing City. The Miaoyin Sect should have taken the initiative to contact you. I wonder if you have ever seen the true face of Fairy Ziling?"

Su Mu smiled calmly and shook his head gently.

"The Miaoyin Sect did send someone to make contact earlier, but I have never cooperated with them and have never had the chance to meet this fairy."

He associates with major merchant alliances in Tianxing City, and his core alliance is the Fengle Merchant Alliance. Given the current situation of Miaoyin Sect, they are not even in the running.

Moreover, Zi Ling is a cunning and calculating person, and he has always disliked getting too entangled with such characters, lest he cause trouble.

With this thought in mind, Su Mu immediately changed the subject.

"I plan to auction off a Jade Soul Pill, along with other rare pills, in a few days. I also accept commissions to refine various rare pills. You two have many friends in the city; could you please help me spread the word?"

Upon hearing this, Jin and Qing readily agreed.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, please rest assured, this little matter is our responsibility. If anyone dares to cause trouble or harass us, we will handle them for you. You need not worry."

Su Mu nodded slightly, knowing that with Jin Qing's connections in Tianxing City, this matter would definitely be handled well, saving him a lot of trouble.

"In that case, thank you both for your trouble."

......

Five months later.

Outside Su Mu's cave, hundreds of sound transmission jade talismans swirled endlessly, their sounds never ceasing.

He was so annoyed that he handed over all the communication talismans for today to his clone to manage, and this situation had been going on for quite some time.

The reason for this was that he auctioned off pills twice in a row and refined rare pills for several cultivators, which attracted a large following of cultivators in Tianxing City.

The earlier auction of the Jade Soul Pill caused quite a stir, but it was nowhere near as big as this.

When he produced two Snow Ginseng Pills, each of which could add fifteen years to one's lifespan, the news caused a sensation throughout the city. The auction was bustling with activity, and the price of the pills skyrocketed, reaching astronomical levels.

Ultimately, one of the two Snow Ginseng Pills was purchased by the Star Palace, while the other was acquired by the Qingyang Sect.

It was through this incident that Xiao Yan's name truly entered the eyes of the top forces in the Chaotic Star Sea, and his reputation soared.

After that, he accepted several commissions to refine rare elixirs, and not only did he succeed each time, but the efficacy of the elixirs also exceeded expectations.

With his unparalleled alchemy skills, the reputation of the alchemy master was firmly established, and no cultivator in the city dared to question him in the slightest.

With such a prestigious reputation and flamboyant behavior, there are naturally gains and losses, but Su Mu already knew that what he gained far outweighed the troubles. The fact that the Star Palace had extended another olive branch was enough to prove this.

He tossed the jade slip in his hand, which contained the generous terms offered by the Star Palace. Although he didn't readily agree, he had no reservations. However, right now, there was something far more important than seeking refuge with any particular power.

Su Mu stared intently, and the virtual panel clearly appeared before him.

Current Life Number: 1211

He had finally accumulated enough luck for a hundred consecutive draws! A smirk appeared on his face as he secretly rejoiced, and he was just about to choose an auspicious day to have a good, mystical draw.

Just then, the clone strode forward and handed over a communication talisman, his expression serious, indicating that it was an important matter.

"Oh?"

Su Mu took the transmission talisman and scanned it with his divine sense, and couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

It turned out to be a pill-refining commission from a Nascent Soul cultivator, and the signatory was Tian Yuanzi, a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator from the Tianwu Sect.

His eyes flickered slightly, his heart filled with curiosity, wondering what kind of rare elixir had attracted the attention of this Nascent Soul senior.

After a moment's thought, he made up his mind. The other party had agreed to refine pills within Tianxing City, so there was no need to go elsewhere. He had nothing to worry about and could go and meet this Nascent Soul expert.

Once he made up his mind, Su Mu immediately activated his magic to send a reply via a communication talisman, and then stood outside the cave, waiting quietly.

Half a day later, a swift white rainbow streaked through the sky and landed in front of the cave in an instant. An old man in a green robe walked out slowly, his hair and beard all white, exuding an extraordinary air.

"Such incredible speed, such overwhelming pressure!"

Su Mu only felt a flash of light before his eyes, and the old man had already appeared. A powerful pressure, as vast as a mountain, swept over him, making his breathing slightly suffocated, but he still gritted his teeth and barely managed to hold on.

"He's a young man of good character."

With a soft laugh, the oppressive aura around him vanished instantly, and Su Mu felt a sense of lightness, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Junior Xiao Yan greets Senior Tianyuan!" He bowed respectfully.

Tian Yuanzi nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Su Mu, then around the cave dwelling, his eyes lingering on the Nine Li Corpse Bone Array as if he had noticed something.

"Young friend, no need for such formalities. I've been in Tianxing City recently and have heard a lot about your superb alchemy skills. Meeting you today, I can confirm your extraordinary demeanor. Was the Spirit Cleansing Pill that caused such a stir not long ago your creation?"

"The Cleansing Spirit Pill? That's exactly what I refined."

Su Mu suddenly understood and readily agreed.

This pill was commissioned by a Core Formation cultivator and all the materials were provided by him. They are extremely rare and can purify the bloodline of demonic beasts.

He was quite curious about this elixir, and relying on the power of the Myriad Beasts Spirit Fire, the elixir's effects far exceeded those of ordinary pills, making the person who commissioned it extremely grateful.

He wondered to himself what Tian Yuanzi's intention was in mentioning this pill. Could it be that he also wanted to refine a similar pill?

Upon hearing this, Tian Yuanzi smiled warmly.

"Young friend, your alchemy skills are truly exquisite, managing to enhance the efficacy of the Cleansing Spirit Pill by several times. I have come here today precisely to entrust you with the task of refining a pill for me."

He paused slightly, then slowly began to speak:

"Young friend, have you ever heard of the Water Element Blood Purification Pill?"