The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 444

Chapter 444: 440 Chapter 444: 440 Upon hearing this, a touch of surprise flashed across Ma Xiuxiu's eyes.

Shen Luo felt the same way. He had previously heard from Dan Yangzi that the Vein-expanding Spirit Milk Pill could open up meridians, assuming at the most it could widen by ten to twenty percent, never expecting that it could increase so much.

Moreover, from what Dan Yangzi implied, forty percent seemed not to be the limit.

“If I continue taking more Vein-expanding Spirit Milk Pill, can I continue to expand my meridians?” Shen Luo suppressed his excited emotions and immediately asked.

“From a pharmacological point of view, once a monk takes any elixir to a certain extent, they will develop resistance to this elixir, and the efficacy will begin to diminish. The Vein-expanding Spirit Milk Pill is no exception. In my judgment, if you continue taking this Vein-expanding Spirit Milk Pill, at most you can expand your meridians to fifty percent.” Dan Yangzi raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing this question, and only after a moment of contemplation did he respond.

Shen Luo let out a sound of acknowledgment, feeling a bit disappointed, but he soon dismissed this thought.

Being able to expand one's meridians by fifty percent was already extremely rare, there was nothing for him to be dissatisfied about.

“As for the Injury Healing Rejuvenating Pill, I refined it smoothly, and the effect is better than expected. Although it may not be able to revive the dead or regrow white bones, no matter how serious the injury is, as long as there is still a breath left, it can be saved with this pill,” Dan Yangzi continued.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo felt joy once again.

The effect of the Injury Healing Rejuvenating Pill was beyond his expectations. With these pills on hand, he felt much more at ease.

“Master Dan Yangzi's alchemy skills are truly extraordinary, I am very satisfied with these three elixirs,” he said as he put away the three medicine vials and bowed his hand in salute.

Dan Yangzi waved his hand indifferently. He had heard countless praises like this before, and he didn't take them to heart.

“Master Shen, congratulations on getting what you wanted,” Ma Xiuxiu stepped forward to congratulate him.

“And thanks to Miss Ma for your help,” Shen Luo also thanked Ma Xiuxiu.

“Oh, it's nothing. The completion of this pill is all thanks to Master Dan Yangzi's skilled hands,” Ma Xiuxiu said.

Shen Luo, of course, agreed wholeheartedly.

Now that the elixirs were successfully refined, he wanted to go back and consume them as soon as possible, so he prepared to get up and leave.

“Friend Shen, do you still have Thousand-Year Spirit Milk on you?” Dan Yangzi suddenly asked, his eyes fixed intently on Shen Luo.

“Master Dan Yangzi is insightful. Indeed, I still have some Thousand-Year Spirit Milk.” Shen Luo nodded, his mind spinning.

He had just asked about the effect of taking more Vein-expanding Pills and had somewhat revealed his hand. Moreover, with Dan Yangzi's advanced alchemy skills, he might need to call upon him in the future, so he didn't lie or withhold information.

“I knew it! Friend Chen, you can come out now,” a delighted Dan Yangzi turned around and called into the depths of the living room.

Before his voice even faded, a man in a green robe quickly emerged.

This man appeared to be in his thirties, with a somewhat elongated face that resembled a horse's, and his face was full of freckles, making him very unattractive.

“Master Dan Yangzi, did you also invite other daoist friends?” Seeing this, Shen Luo's face tightened, and his tone turned slightly cold.

Even Ma Xiuxiu looked surprised at the sight of the man with the horse face, as she seemed unaware of his presence.

“Friend Shen, you need not be angry. This is Chen Gang, an old friend of mine for many years and is no stranger,” Dan Yangzi said with a laugh.

Shen Luo remained expressionless and did not speak.

“This must be Friend Shen. My visit this time is indeed abrupt, but I am in desperate need of the Thousand-Year Spirit Milk in your possession. After much deliberation, I decided to take the liberty to come here. I ask for your understanding. This is a small token of my respect. I hope you will accept it,” Chen Gang said sincerely, bowing and offering a wooden box.

The wooden box was filled with immortal jade, which by estimation contained at least forty to fifty pieces.

“Your Excellency, there's no need for such formality. Just say what you want to say.” Shen Luo suppressed a trace of annoyance but showed no expression on his face. He calmly spoke without accepting the wooden box.

He had trusted Ma Xiuxiu and Dan Yangzi enough to reveal the existence of the Thousand-Year Spirit Milk to them, but he hadn't expected Dan Yangzi to inform someone else about it without his permission and even bring them before him.

“Friend Shen, you really are straightforward. Allow me not to beat around the bush then. Would you be willing to sell some of the Thousand-Year Spirit Milk in your possession to me? As for the price, rest assured, I am willing to pay thirty percent higher than the market price,” Chen Gang paused, then laughed out loud.

“Master Dan Yangzi, Friend Chen, with all due respect, this Thousand-Year Spirit Milk is life-saving, it's not like other items. Moreover, after refining these pills, the spirit milk I have left is not much, which is all reserved for personal consumption, so I don't intend to sell it,” Shen Luo said after drawing a deep breath, suppressing his anger and shaking his head.

He had already regretted acknowledging that he still had Thousand-Year Spirit Milk earlier. Had he known about the situation now, he would've simply come up with a reason to refuse.

“I know that this request may seem a little challenging to you, but I really need this Thousand-Year Spirit Milk. Besides the immortal jade, I have also prepared various precious items. I kindly ask you to take a look, Friend Shen. Maybe you might find something you need.” Chen Gang appeared to have expected Shen Luo's refusal, so he handed over a piece of white paper and spoke with confidence.

The white paper listed an inventory of items, each with its usage indicated at the end.

“Friend Chen, as I have said before, I have no plans to sell the Thousand-Year Spirit Milk in my possession. I kindly ask your Excellency to behave yourself,” Shen Luo said coldly, not even receiving the white paper.

Seeing Shen Luo refuse without even looking at it, Chen Gang narrowed his eyes, a chilly light flowing within.

“Friend Shen, don't be so quick to refuse. Chen Gang is a high-ranking patron of Bowu Line, with extensive resources. I sigh at my own inferiority in comparison. Why don't you first take a look at what he has prepared before making a decision?” Dan Yangzi chuckled, trying to persuade him.

Bowu Line was one of the Three Great Business Associations of Datang, alongside Treasure Hall and Xuanyuan Pavilion. Among the three major business associations, Xuanyuan Pavilion mainly handled artifact refining business, while Treasure Hall focused on pill refining and talisman business. Bowu Line, however, primarily dealt in the purchase and sale of various spiritual materials, even surpassing Treasure Hall and Xuanyuan Pavilion in terms of scale.

Of course, Shen Luo had heard of the famous Bowu Line, but that did not change his opinion of Chen Gang. He looked at Dan Yangzi and remained silent.

A shadow passed over Dan Yangzi's face, and with a quick glance, he signaled Ma Xiuxiu.

“Friend Shen, as you know, Friend Chen has high cultivation and holds a high position of power. You are urgently in need of Spirit Fire, right? According to my knowledge, Friend Chen has it,” Ma Xiuxiu fluctuated her expression and eventually addressed Shen Luo.

Viewing the three people in turn, Shen Luo decided to take the white paper after a moment of silence.

“Heavenly Silkworm Silk, Golden Phoenix Feather, Five-Colored Divine Stone…”

The paper listed various valuable items, each one of them quite precious, especially the Five-Colored Divine Stone, a material for refining magical treasures, its value was no less than the Xuan Turtle Shell on display at the auction.

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