Nine Realms Sword Emperor
Chapter 840 - 841: Purchasing Sacred Medicine

Chapter 840: Chapter 841: Purchasing Sacred Medicine

Recorded within this jade talisman is an elixir recipe, part of which has already been erased by Chu Fengmian. The sacred medicine required for this part is currently in Chu Fengmian’s possession.

The recipe in the jade talisman was originally seen by Chu Fengmian in an ancient book, named the Jade Dew Life-breaking Pill, which is specifically used for martial artists to break through the Life and Death Realm.

Just one Jade Dew Life-breaking Pill is enough to allow a martial artist at the peak of the Life and Death Realm to easily surpass life and death, breaking into the Fragmented Destiny Realm.

However, this is only true for ordinary martial artists. For Chu Fengmian, by his own estimation, refining this Jade Dew Life-breaking Pill would only increase his chances of breakthrough by about thirty to forty percent.

Nevertheless, these thirty to forty percent are extremely valuable to Chu Fengmian. With his talent, a thirty to forty percent chance gives him hope to reach the Fragmented Destiny Realm.

The recipe for the Jade Dew Life-breaking Pill is extremely precious, and probably only Chu Fengmian possesses it in the entire Nine Domains.

Even in the Medicine King Valley, which is reputed as the king of alchemy, such a precious recipe might not exist. Such a complete recipe couldn’t possibly be shown to the Gu Family Head.

However, even half of the recipe is enough to prove that Chu Fengmian’s words are not unfounded.

"Refined through alchemy?"

Initially, upon hearing Chu Fengmian’s words, the Gu Family Head appeared somewhat skeptical, unsure whether to believe it or not. After all, an elixir refined through alchemy wouldn’t necessarily require him to come to Ningzhou Ancient City specifically.

But when the Gu Family Head saw the recipe, his attention was firmly captivated.

His face changed multiple times. With his experience, he seemed slightly shocked by the contents, and some of the sacred medicines listed in it were beyond even his knowledge.

The Gu family is not a martial family but a purely commercial one. As the City Lord of Ningzhou Ancient City, the Gu Family Head has excellent relations with various large commercial alliances and extensive experience.

Even with his knowledge, when he saw the recipe, he was incredibly shocked.

"This, this is the recipe for refining a sacred spirit pill!"

The Gu Family Head’s face changed dramatically, speaking in shock.

"With so many sacred medicines, even though this is only half, the pill that can be refined is definitely not a heaven-grade pill, but a sacred spirit pill!"

"You actually intend to refine a sacred spirit pill!"

The Gu Family Head looked at Chu Fengmian with astonishment.

Never mind the value of the sacred spirit pill, just refining one, even if you gather countless alchemy masters, might not guarantee successful refinement with sufficient materials.

He had never heard of Chu Fengmian having any accomplishments in alchemy, yet now Chu Fengmian intended to refine a sacred spirit pill.

"Refining a sacred spirit pill is not Chu’s task. Chu is merely responsible for finding the sacred medicines required by the recipe."

Chu Fengmian said calmly; his words were quite vague, without specifying whether it’s he who will refine the sacred spirit pill.

Alchemy masters capable of refining sacred spirit pills are rare in the entire Nine Domains, as rare as phoenix feathers. Even in Medicine King Valley, the number of alchemy masters able to refine sacred spirit pills doesn’t exceed three.

Chu Fengmian didn’t want to provoke random speculation from the Gu Family Head, so he casually dodged the question with an excuse.

"This person possesses such a precious recipe. Could it be there’s an alchemy master backing him?"

The Gu Family Head’s eyes flickered with contemplation.

Chu Fengmian’s name had appeared suddenly in the Nine Domains. Just a few days prior, the Gu Family Head wasn’t even aware such a person existed in the Nine Domains.

Although Chu Fengmian previously claimed the top spot on the Northern Territory’s Hundred Absolute List, strong figures from the Central Territory never paid it any attention since the Northern Territory is desolate.

In the minds of many Central Territory figures, a place like the Northern Territory is unlikely to produce any remarkable talents, so they don’t pay it much mind.

A talented individual’s rise is impossible with a single person’s strength alone. Given Chu Fengmian’s terrifying power, could there be another force backing him?

Knowing that Chu Fengmian dared to oppose the Seven Major Sects, this only deepened the Gu Family Head’s speculations.

If this were the case, then nurturing Chu Fengmian, who has unlimited potential, against the Seven Major Sects might truly be worthwhile.

"Family Head Gu, I wonder if you’ve finished looking over the recipe?"

Chu Fengmian spoke up.

"Mr. Chu is in Ningzhou Ancient City solely to search for the sacred medicines listed in this recipe. As for the price, it’s negotiable. Whatever price it takes, as long as the sacred medicines can be found, I’m willing to pay."

"Out of the sacred medicines recorded in this recipe, we at the Gu family only have a small portion. There’s another portion indeed in Ningzhou Ancient City, but in the hands of some large commercial alliances. If Mr. Chu wishes to purchase, this old man can help make introductions. As long as Mr. Chu can provide an appropriate price, I think it can be bought."

The Gu Family Head set down the recipe, shook his head, and spoke.

"But there are some sacred medicines that even I have never heard of or seen, and I’m afraid even I am powerless."

"No matter, as long as the Gu Family Head can help me find one or two, that would already be a great favor. I will surely repay this kindness in the future."

Chu Fengmian was highly satisfied upon hearing the Gu Family Head’s words.

It seems that Ningzhou truly deserves its reputation as one of the vast commercial cities in the Central Territory.

The sacred medicines needed for refining the Jade Dew Life-breaking Pill are notably precious, and the fact that a portion is available in Ningzhou Ancient City already exceeded Chu Fengmian’s expectations.

After all, Chu Fengmian didn’t expect to be able to gather all the sacred medicines needed for refining the Jade Dew Life-breaking Pill at once.

Sacred spirit pills, called sacred for a reason, are not only challenging to refine, but the materials required for them are exceedingly precious and difficult to find. Some alchemy masters spend decades, even centuries, collecting the materials to refine sacred spirit pills. This outcome is already satisfactory for Chu Fengmian.

"No need for repayment, Mr. Chu. Since you saved my daughter, let this small matter serve as a token of gratitude from our Gu Family."

The Gu Family Head replied with a smile.

"Mr. Chu, please wait a moment; I’ll be right back."

The Gu Family Head suddenly disappeared from the secret chamber, seemingly going somewhere else.

Chu Fengmian sat on a chair, resting quietly.

A few minutes later, the figure of the Gu Family Head returned to the secret chamber.

In the Gu Family Head’s hand were now several jade boxes.