Chapter 41: Rash Plans!

  Upon hearing Lü Xiāo Yáo's introduction to the effects of Jìng Chén Dān, Luó Hóng Tiān's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, while his eyes instantly revealed unbridled expectation. "Want to try it? No big deal, I believe Xiāo Yáo wouldn't lie, and I really didn't think you had such a great thing! To be honest, nowadays fellow practitioners find it extremely difficult to advance in their cultivation, largely because the 'Washing Classics Pill' formula, which helps low-level cultivators adjust their bodies and clear spiritual energy, was lost over 500 years ago when a family was annihilated!"

  Here is the translation:

  "Pausing for a moment with some regret, he continued in a serious tone: 'Nowadays, without special techniques, cultivators cannot easily eliminate the impurities accumulated in their bodies after birth. Even if they manage to pass through the Refining Marrow stage of the Kanbi Easy Scripture, it's hard for them to sense the opportunity to break through to the Foundation Building stage. They can't advance to the Foundation Building stage even after truly refining their marrow.'"

  After listening to Hongtian Ruo's introduction, Zuo Xiaoyao was shocked and suddenly realized the possible value of Jingchen Dan.

  Among the two kinds of elixirs she deliberately took out, the inclusion of Jingchen Dan was because she had seen a large number of varieties with different effects in the trading market that afternoon, but did not find one that could remove impurities from the body. She thought that this kind of elixir might be a rare variety, so it rarely appeared at such a trading fair.

  With the intention of making a rare and precious medicine, Zuo Xiao Yao deliberately wanted to make Jing Chen Dan her signature medicine, but she never thought that a similar medicine had already been lost in the cultivation world. For a moment, she couldn't tell whether she was hit on the head by a big pie or drenched with a basin of ice water, and didn't know whether to be happy or worried!

  Hong Tian's eyes were filled with anticipation, and due to his life experiences, it was not difficult for Zuo Xiao Yao to discern the target of his expectations through her keen observations. The long-lost Dan medicine that had a similar effect had reappeared, and this medicine could play a crucial role in the cultivation process of the true immortals. The significance of this was self-evident.

  There is a force standing behind Hongtian, which he didn't hide in their past exchanges, even if it was never explicitly mentioned. After all, before this, the relationship between them was very simple and did not involve any entanglements of interest. The family backgrounds of both were irrelevant, but now this situation has apparently changed.

  But when Hongtian revealed the fact that the Dan medicine, which could clear dust, was extremely precious in the current Xian Tian world, and did not use private motives to take advantage of the emotions between the two, but instead controlled the Jingchen Dan in his hands or the power behind him, Zuo Xiaoyao actually greatly admired his straightforward attitude.

  After all, although the two people have not been together for a long time, they already have some understanding of each other's attitudes and ways of doing things. It can be said that there is already a certain degree of trust between them. If Lu Hongtian directly asks for the exclusive sales rights to Jingchen Dan, in order to repay him for his kindness, she may not refuse, even if she later learns that this represents huge benefits. According to her usual principles, she will not regret it either.

  Zuo Xiaoyao smiled and said, "Since that's the case, all of the Jingchen Dan elixirs refined by me will be sold to Brother Luo at the market price of a first-rate dan medicine for resale."

  With a grateful and joyful face, Hongtian didn't intend to decline politely. "Since that's the case, I'll thank you here, Xiao Yao. This matter will be kept confidential, and I won't reveal it to anyone! As for the price, you don't know that the cleansing dust pill that can produce such an effect is not comparable to other pills. According to my knowledge, even before the washing classic pill was lost, its price was higher than that of second-grade pills by one or two percent. What's more, these are only middle-grade pills. So, following the market price of first-grade pills would be unreasonable. You can trust me, and I'm willing to let our Hong family take over the sale of this cleansing dust pill. This is already a great favor, and we can't be too greedy. How about we purchase it at the market price of second-grade pills? Even so, it's still a great advantage for our Hong family."

  Dealing with a quick-witted and straightforward person is obviously a very pleasant thing!

  Because of Hongtian's voluntary promise, since learning about the preciousness of Jingchen Dan, Zuo Xiuyao had been worried that this matter would be leaked out. She finally put her mind at ease, although she believed in Hongtian's character, but this matter was extremely important, if there were no similar promises or guarantees, she would ultimately feel uneasy, it's not that Zuo Xiuyao didn't believe in Hongtian, but rather she didn't believe in the future, after all, who can be certain what will happen tomorrow?

  After a moment's hesitation, Zuo Xiao Yao smiled and replied, "No need to mention anything about human feelings. Let's just consider it as thanks for Rong brother's care over this period of time. However, when it comes to business transactions, we must be more serious. I'll first hand over the existing stock in my hands to Rong brother. You can determine its efficacy and market reaction before setting a price. If it really lives up to the lost Washing Classic Pill, I'll accept Rong brother's proposal. To be honest, its production cost isn't high!"

  Although he admired her attitude, Luo Hongtian still felt a little helpless. He didn't expect that in an era where everyone agreed that "not taking advantage of a good deal is stupid", Zuo Xiaoyao could still maintain such a calm and collected demeanor in the face of huge benefits.

  And she is currently absolutely destitute, others don't know, but he knows very well "Let's do as Xiao Yao said, our Lu family has a store in Juyuantai, which mainly sells finished products, I can go there tonight to determine its true value, this storage bag contains 1,000 pieces of Lingshu jade, let's consider it as the first payment of the deposit!"

  Zhan Ran took over the bag of Lingyu in the afternoon, and Zuo Xiaoyao finally didn't delay again. This also made Lu Hongtian's expression slightly relaxed, after all, this was her deserved thing. The price of each Dan medicine varied between 7 to 15 Lingyu due to different effects. Even the three bottles of Jingchen Dan she handed over to Lu Hongtian later, with 50 pellets per bottle, totaling 200 pellets, and asking him for 1,000 high-grade Lingyu as a deposit didn't seem too excessive.

  "We'll go together again tomorrow... Let's head back to the inn first and wait for Brother Luo's news tomorrow!"

  I thought of proposing to go together tomorrow to confirm, but suddenly remembered my previous reckless plan. Without inquiring about the situation of similar functional elixirs in the Xiuzhen world, I assumed that Jie Cui Dan, as a first-class elixir, was not precious enough, just like those miscellaneous elixirs at the trading fair. I even thought of taking advantage of the opportunity to make a profit. Zuo Xiao Yao couldn't help but feel a sense of fear in her heart.

  To avoid others guessing that the Jingchen Dan was made by her, she changed her tone and said that a kind of lost but important alchemy effect similar to the Jingchen Dan suddenly reappeared, it can be foreseen that it will definitely cause a sensation in the cultivation world.

  If it weren't for Hong Tian's kindness towards her, having pointed it out to her in advance and stopping her from recklessly taking the Jingchen Dan out to sell publicly, the consequences would be unthinkable. At that time, not to mention whether the formula of the Jingchen Dan could be kept safe, there might even be concerns about her life!

  After all, when it comes to the Xiu Zhen realm, although Hong Tian's words are veiled, the law of the jungle - survival of the fittest - is universally applicable, regardless of where one is. In this regard, Zuo Xiao Yao has never dared to be naive, clearly knowing that she must be even more cautious in her actions, otherwise, with just a slight carelessness, she could fall into an abyss from which there would be no return!

  Good at reflecting on her own words and deeds, summarizing experiences and lessons in a timely manner, is a living habit that Zuo Xiaoyao has cultivated for a long time. This can also be considered as being cautious, and in fact, it has indeed brought her many benefits, as the saying goes, "a loss is a gain", with huge gains!

  PS: Update again tonight!