Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

[Method 1: Three days later, at Hai hour (9-11 PM), sneak into Prefect Zhao Yanzong's study to eavesdrop on the news.]

[Method 2: Arrest Prefect Zhao Yanzong and interrogate him severely to obtain information.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"As expected, it's related to the government office. It seems my father's guess was pretty much right."

Qi Xiuyuan had no intention of lying in wait to eavesdrop.

After all, there are experts at the Minggu Realm in the government office. With his current strength, even if the system takes over his body, it is still too risky.

"Set a goal and practice the Five Elements Stance Technique."

[Target detected: Practicing Five Elements Stance Technique]

In the blink of an eye, several days have passed.

During this period, all the disciples of Qingshan Martial Arts School followed Qi Xiuyuan's instructions and stayed in the school to cultivate quietly. No one went out to cause trouble on their own.

Qi Xiuyuan also sets daily goals to allow the system to take over his body and steadily increase his proficiency.

The Five Elements Stance Technique was the first to break through to the Great Completion Realm.

He is not far from reaching the late stage of the Qi and Blood Realm.

Inside the alchemy room.

The bronze alchemy furnace still emitted residual warmth, and the air was filled with a rich aroma of elixir, even more mellow than usual.

"Finally, I've refined a superior-grade Qi and Blood Pill!"

Qi Xiuyuan stood by the stove, looking at the pale blue panel in front of him.

【Qi and Blood Elixir (Mastery, 1006/2000)】

In addition, the proficiency levels for Na Yuan Dan, Zhuang Jin Dan, Duan Gu Dan, Pei Yuan Dan, and others have all increased slightly.

He used a tool to pick up a freshly made Qi and Blood Pill.

This pill was crystal clear, with a faint red glow on its surface, making it completely different from the previous mid-grade pills.

Superior Qi and Blood Pill!

Its efficacy is more than twice that of the medium-grade medicine, and it contains fewer impurities.

Normally, all the major pharmacies in Tianfu City use it to make a name for themselves. The quantity is extremely limited, and it is often sold out shortly after it is put on display.

"Eight pills per batch, half of them are of superior quality, half are of medium quality, and not a single one is of inferior quality. This is truly a masterpiece of alchemy after the system took over. If every batch can maintain this quality, I can ruin the business of all the pharmacies in Tianfu City."

Qi Xiuyuan chuckled softly.

However, he only thought about it and didn't actually intend to do it.

If other pharmacies are truly driven to the brink of ruin, and all the pharmacies join forces to target Qingshan Pharmacy, cutting off the supply of medicinal materials, jointly lowering prices, and so on, in the end, both sides will only suffer losses.

It's a thankless task.

In business, a win-win situation is the best approach.

After the pills cooled down, he took a porcelain bottle, put them in, and left the alchemy room with the pills, heading towards the Green Mountain Pharmacy.

As I passed by the martial arts training ground, I happened to see Xu Yi leading his other disciples in practicing the Five Animal Fist.

Qi Xiuyuan stopped and watched for a while.

Apart from Xu Yi, most of the other disciples' Five Animal Fist techniques were stuck at the minor completion stage. Their stances looked neat, but their strength was much weaker, far inferior to his own mastery stage Five Animal Fist.

Xu Yi is much better, having already reached the Proficiency Realm, but compared to the Proficiency Realm level honed by the system, he is still slightly rougher.

"As expected, these disciples' martial arts talent is really average. It will be difficult for them to break through to the Inner Strength Realm."

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head inwardly.

Without lingering, he quickly walked out of the martial arts school and ran into a group of people.

Leading the group was a woman in a fiery red dress, with a tall and straight figure, sharp eyes and delicate beauty; she was none other than Shen Feiyi.

Her complexion was much better than that day. Although she was still a little pale, she already had a bit of a heroic and spirited air about her. Behind her were two female disciples from the Overlord Spear Martial Arts School.

"Miss Shen, is something the matter?"

Qi Xiuyuan stopped and bowed slightly.

Shen Feiyi, with the straightforwardness of a chivalrous person, raised her hand to return the greeting: "I came here specifically to thank you. If it weren't for your help in bringing me back from the mountains, I'm afraid I would be in grave danger."

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head.

"It's nothing, I just happened to run into you and carried you back. It was nothing, don't mention it."

Shen Feiyi didn't see clearly who killed the Iron-Eating Demon Bear, but then she thought that Qi Xiuyuan hadn't even sensed anything at the Qi and Blood Realm, so an ordinary person like him could never be a match for that demon bear.

It seems that another expert has taken action.

But she was indeed saved by Qi Xiuyuan.

This kindness cannot be faked.

She turned to the side and took the carved wooden box handed to her by a female disciple. The box was opened, and inside lay a small porcelain bottle, faintly glowing red.

She presented it to me with both hands.

"This is a bottle of Crimson Flame Blood Essence, made from the blood of demonic beasts and dozens of medicinal herbs. Applying it to your skin while cultivating will enhance your blood and qi perception, strengthen your skin's resilience, and improve your defense. It will greatly benefit your blood and qi perception and may help you enter the Blood and Qi Realm sooner. I hope you won't find it offensive."

Qi Xiuyuan smiled slightly and reached out to take it.

"Then thank you very much, Miss Shen."

Shen Feiyi didn't linger. After exchanging a few polite words, she turned and left with her entourage.

Not far from where she walked, the female disciple next to her couldn't help but complain in a low voice.

"Senior sister, that's Crimson Flame Blood Essence, worth three hundred taels of silver. You can't even buy it in Tianfu. You just gave it to him like that? He only carried you back; he wasn't the one who killed the demon bear and rescued you from danger."

Shen Feiyi said calmly, "He carried me back from the mountains and found a doctor to treat me. That's a life-saving grace. He would accept anything more valuable than a bottle of Crimson Flame Blood Essence."

"Yes, yes, you're the most generous, senior sister. I just feel that some people accept things without a care in the world, without even considering whether they deserve them."

"Don't talk nonsense."

"Yes, Senior Sister."

The voice drifted over.

Qi Xiuyuan didn't mind and continued walking towards Qingshan Pharmacy.

The shop was filled with the strong smell of herbs.

Hua Nanweng was treating someone, and not far away, a worker was grinding medicine with a copper millstone.

Qi Xiuyuan waited for a moment.

Only after the patient left did he hand over the prepared pills.

"This is... a top-grade Qi and Blood Pill?!"

Hua Nanweng's voice faltered slightly, and he quickly leaned closer to take a closer look.

Qi Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Yes, I made a breakthrough in alchemy today. I should be able to provide a stable supply of high-grade Qi and Blood Pills in the future. As for how to price and sell them, I'll leave that to Elder Hua."

Hua Nanweng looked up at him in astonishment: "Stable...stable supply?"

He was stunned.

Even the second-grade alchemists in the city wouldn't dare say they could reliably supply high-grade Qi and Blood Pills.

Is Qi Xiuyuan telling the truth?

Qi Xiuyuan nodded.

Hua Nanweng still couldn't believe it.

"Young Master, are you truly capable of consistently refining high-grade Qi and Blood Pills?"

Qi Xiuyuan nodded again: "Yes."

Unsuspecting, Hua Nanweng stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "Excellent! Absolutely excellent! If that's the case, I'll spread the word right away, and it'll definitely make our Qingshan Pharmacy famous. Doubling the shop's profits won't be a problem!"

"Elder Hua, please go ahead and do it. I will send you at least five high-grade Qi and Blood Pills every five days."

Qi Xiuyuan could actually refine even more.

However, he plans to use high-grade Qi and Blood Pills for his own cultivation in the future. He needs to keep enough for himself first, and then sell the rest. This way, he can both enhance the reputation of the pharmacy and avoid being too sensational.

After finishing his business at the pharmacy, Qi Xiuyuan returned to the Qingshan Martial Arts School.

As soon as I arrived at the training ground, I sensed that something was off.

The disciples practiced with exceptional seriousness, their faces tense, several times more so than usual.

Xu Yi gestured for the other disciples to continue their cultivation, then put away his stance and strode over, his brows furrowed and his expression rather unpleasant.

"Senior Brother, you're back."

"What's wrong? What happened?" Qi Xiuyuan asked, somewhat puzzled.