Text-based martial arts: A nighttime rendezvous with the gang leader's wife in a dilapidated te

Thaumaturgy?

Sexual techniques?

Chen Xuan scratched his head. This woman didn't seem like a good person.

Yes! I like it!

Of course, don't get me wrong, Chen Xuan didn't like it because of this first fortuitous encounter!

【2. Beauty with a Short Life (Mysterious Level): At midnight tonight, Bai Zhiyun was in her secluded residence in the backyard of the "Shattered Star Tower" in Jinling when she attempted to break through to the "Condensing Qi" realm of the acquired world. Her internal energy became disordered, and because no one discovered her, she suffered a qi deviation and died.

If you can rescue them, you'll gain a lot of goodwill! You'll also receive a 10% share of the Shattered Star Tower's future profits, or you can make other requests (the specific rewards depend on your appearance, goodwill, etc.).

[Your ability to defy fate has led you to discover an unimaginable clue!]

You didn't even have time to marvel at the power of your innate talent and destiny; you no longer had the heart to chat idly with these three scions of noble families before you.

[His entire focus was on the clues to the serendipitous encounter he had just glimpsed.]

Whether it's the reward for this serendipitous encounter or out of a sense of 'chivalry,' you certainly can't just stand by and watch this happen.

However, at this very moment, a problem is also facing you!

How will you get away from Cao Qing under his nose?

You haven't thought it through.

Time passed slowly, and before long, Cao Qing emerged from the inner hall.

Even though his face remained expressionless, a faint hint of joy could be detected in his expression at this moment.

His next words only made you more anxious:

"Kid, don't go back tonight. I'm going to refine pills at the Shen family's place! You'll come with me."

[Of course you know that what Cao Qing is trying to refine is the so-called "Minor Yuan Pill" that the Shen family gathered for him to make.]

However, you clearly don't care about the size of the Yuan Dan; you only care about whether you can save Bai Zhiyun's life.

You pondered this in your heart, yet you couldn't help but respond to Cao Qing.

You nodded, then asked, "Sir, do you need to go back to get something else?"

Cao Qing shook his head: "The Shen family lacks nothing... but after you finish eating, the refining of the Lesser Yuan Pill will take at least five or six hours..."

【"yes!"】

[You didn't find a suitable opportunity to make your request, and besides, you know that you don't really have much room to make demands in front of Cao Qing!]

You had no choice but to follow Cao Qing to the Shen family's banquet hall, where you enjoyed a meal you had never tasted before, but had no time to savor.

Back in the familiar alchemy room, the several servants and alchemy boys from the Shen family had vanished without a trace.

[At this moment, Cao Qing finally spoke to you:]

"The Shen family has been entrenched in Jinling for many years. Although they can't compare to sects like the Golden Dragon Society, which are well-known throughout the Jiangnan region, they still possess quite a few valuable items!"

"This time, the Shen family has brought out a rare treasure, the 'Purple Blood Fruit,' to be used in conjunction with the other ingredients for me to refine the Lesser Yuan Pill."

"Hehe, such a rare treasure! Those ordinary people only know that refining this Lesser Yuan Pill to break through to the Acquired Realm can replace the ingredients for the 'Vermilion Fruit,' but they don't know that the true function of the Purple Blood Fruit is that it is the sole core ingredient of the Earth-grade treasure pill 'Purple Dragon Blood-Changing Pill.'"

Looking at the smiling Cao Qing, you were a little puzzled: "Purple Dragon Blood Exchange Pill?"

Cao Qing glanced at you: "This pill is a precious pill used by martial artists at the sixth level of body refinement, which is the peak of body refinement. Although it is at the peak of the earth grade, for a body refinement martial artist, even a portion of the heaven grade precious pills are not worth exchanging!"

"By consuming this substance, there is a certain probability of forming the 'Purple Blood Treasure Body' after achieving perfect body refinement, one of the special physiques of martial artists! It possesses numerous wonders! It can be described as priceless!"

Hearing Cao Qing's words, your eyes widened in surprise.

[Such a precious elixir exists in the world? You can't help but be captivated, but unfortunately, Cao Qing pours cold water on your hopes at this moment:]

"Unfortunately, while the Purple Blood Fruit is the main ingredient, the other materials for the Purple Dragon Blood Exchange Pill are not easy to obtain. Even if one obtains them, with my alchemy skills, the success rate is less than 30%, and it will only be a low-grade pill. Unless..."

[Unless something...] He didn't continue, but considering the previous hint about defying fate, you seemed to have guessed something.

[Unless you fully master that special 'Blood Spirit Pill Scripture'!]

[Unfortunately, even if you have the ability, Cao Qing doesn't fully trust you. Besides, how could he possibly give you such a priceless elixir so easily?]

Instead of hoping for that, it's better to think about how to leave tonight.

[The alchemy process, under your constant urging, has finally begun. Cao Qing didn't suspect much, simply assuming that you, spurred by the 'Purple Dragon Blood-Changing Pill,' have developed an unprecedented passion for alchemy.]

The refining of the Lesser Yuan Pill is indeed much more complex than that of the previous basic pills.

Regardless, this is, after all, a pill that helps people break through to the Acquired Realm, a realm that has largely blocked countless individuals.

That's precisely why you dare not be negligent.

[Especially this time, Cao Qing's alchemy skills have exceeded your expectations.]

Many of his movements were so subtle you couldn't even see them clearly; you could only watch the alchemy furnace soaring within the flames, the medicinal vapors evaporating perfectly. You were amazed by Cao Qing's alchemy skills.

[Meanwhile, during this observation, your alchemy experience has increased by 9%! Your current alchemy level is: Level 3, 99% (Beginner)]

Unfortunately, the subsequent refining process was somewhat beyond your capabilities.

[It's like a six-year-old child who hasn't received any formal education trying to learn calculus; even with exceptional talent, they won't grasp much.]

You can only do your job as an assistant, while keeping track of the time and eating the dry rations you brought at noon to replenish your strength during your spare moments.

Finally, from day to night, accompanied by wisps of fragrant pill aroma, you know that the Lesser Yuan Pill has finally been refined!

This is a medicinal fragrance you've never experienced before; just one whiff and your mouth and nose will be filled with its aroma.

Unfortunately, you don't have time to appreciate these things now. You glanced at the sky; there was still an hour until midnight, which was still a fair amount of time!

You looked at Cao Qing with feigned calmness: "Sir, shall we return to Jinling?"

Cao Qing glanced at the sky outside, wiped the sweat from his brow, and thought for a moment before saying, "Never mind, I'll hand it over to the Shen family first thing tomorrow morning. I won't go back today."

[Your eyes twitch (choose your own words): "Sir, I left my 'Green Book' in Jinling. Can I go back to retrieve it? I can't sleep peacefully without looking at it every night..."]