Chen Xiao soon discovered that Li Yuzhou was indeed the guy Xi Yunting called a strange man. In addition to the medicine powder he made for normal training, a large part of the effects were terrifying. After using it, even fierce beasts would feel extremely itchy and painful; a strong odor-smelling agent with a strong odor that could make people below the Jindan stage faint; a strong hair removal agent that would instantly make the fur fall off and never grow a single hair again... a series of special medicines that are hard to describe. By the way, in order to be able to throw the target quickly and accurately, Li Yuzhou specially melted the medicine powder into water to make a potion. It was packed in a small porcelain bottle that was as thin as an eggshell and broke with a slight knock.
After hearing this series of strange and powerful potions, Chen Xiao immediately showed respect to Li and Zhou. This is the immortal version of Frankenstein!
Despite his inner awe, Chen Xiao still bought all the powerful potions that Li Yuzhou had introduced without changing his expression, leaving him no stock. Chen Xiao's knowledge and generosity made Li Yuzhou regard him as a lifelong confidant. Even the communication barrier was healed without medicine, and he began to talk to Chen Xiao non-stop, explaining the new formula he was currently working on.
Chen Xiao listened with great interest at first, but unfortunately Li and Zhou were too professional and involved too deep a topic of herbal medicine, so he couldn't follow them at all. Chen Xiao was not interested in this one-sided conversation, so he cleverly changed the topic with other topics during the intervals between Li and Zhou.
Xi Yunting had a blank expression throughout the whole process. He was not interested in Li and Zhou's medicine, and he had no way to join in their conversation. He could have walked away temporarily and left the conversation to the two of them. However, he stood there firmly, enduring the boredom. He felt that he could not leave Chen Xiao alone to face Li and Zhou. If Xiaodi was also led in a strange direction, it would be too late for him to regret it.
Chen Xiao found that Li Yuzhou's research and development capabilities were no worse than Tong Nuonuo's, so he immediately paid a deposit and asked Li Yuzhou to help him prepare a liquid that could cause sparks by rubbing it lightly on paper. He planned to smear this liquid on all paper talismans, so that at the critical moment, he could quickly ignite the paper talismans with a twist of his fingers. Ignition of paper talismans could also make attacking talismans such as the lightning talisman work, so he didn't have to worry about his vitality running too slowly and delaying the opportunity to fight.
After coming out of the herbal medicine hall, Chen Xiao finally noticed Xi Yunting's silence. He thought that the other party was unhappy with his trick, so he took the initiative to say: "Brother, don't be angry, I will still work hard to practice the circulation of vital energy. Applying the liquid is only temporary. When I can use the vital energy faster and better in the future, I will definitely not use this method again."
Xi Yunting then turned to him and said, "Brother Xiao, it's good that you know the severity of the situation." This was exactly what Xi Yunting was worried about, and he was relieved that Chen Xiao took the initiative to bring it up.
Chen Xiao said happily: "This is an unexpected gain today, why don't we go to other shops to have a look?"
He looked at Xi Yunting with expectant eyes, and Xi Yunting simply couldn't bear to refuse. So, Chen Xiao walked in front, and Xi Yunting walked behind, and the two of them started to walk around the commercial street. Fortunately, Chen Xiao was afraid that Xi Yunting would be impatient, so he just glanced at the door of each store, and went in if he felt he needed something, and skipped it if he didn't. This would naturally be fast, and he would never go into a store empty-handed every time he entered a store, which gave Xi Yunting an illusion. Chen Xiao only went in because he needed to buy something.
Chen Xiao not only bought some spring and summer thin shorts for training, but also bought a long robe for Taoist practitioners at a clothing store. Xi Yunting also thought that Chen Xiao should buy some more formal outerwear. He even helped with references and picked out a few pieces of excellent fabrics and novel styles for Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao keenly discovered that although Xi Yunting didn't like to wander around, he had relatively high requirements for the style and material of clothes, and would not tire of selecting and comparing them. In addition, Xi Yunting had a good eye for aesthetics. The clothes he picked out were worn by Chen Xiao, and people were full of praise no matter the color or style.
The affirmation and participation from his companions made Chen Xiao feel better. He was smiling the whole time, and Xi Yunting was also infected by his emotions. It was rare that he didn't think shopping was a troublesome and boring thing.
After buying a lot of things, they were all stuffed into the storage box. Chen Xiao felt that having such a convenient container was very important for someone like him who would buy a lot of things unconsciously.
When the two finally arrived at the Five Elements Material Store, the main target location of this time, the sun had already begun to set in the west. The commercial street used unified lighting, and a thick wooden pole with a string of lanterns was erected at intervals on the street. These lanterns were not ignited, but semi-refined products powered by spirit beads, similar to the stove and bathtub used by Chen Xiao.
The Five Elements Material Store was filled with shelves, but thanks to the bright lights, it didn't seem dark. When the clerk saw the customers coming, he immediately came up to greet them. Chen Xiao had also worked as a clerk for a while, and knew their difficulties. He explained his needs in a good manner and let the clerk take them to the reception area.
The clerks in the reception area were dedicated to providing services to the customers here. When the waiter left to get what Chen Xiao and the others wanted, the clerks here served them hot tea and fruit. Because it was close to dinner time, they even served them some snacks to fill their stomachs.
Chen Xiao took a bite of the dessert. For foodies, anything is easy as long as their taste buds are satisfied. He praised, "The service here is quite thoughtful."
"This shop is run by a family affiliated with the City Lord's Mansion, so the style is naturally good." Xi Yunting sat upright, holding a teacup in his hand, drinking elegantly. They rushed over from Changjia Village in the morning, and it can be said that they did not rest much. Master Xi also felt a little thirsty. However, he did not touch the snacks. Since he was a child, he would not eat more snacks when it was time to eat dinner.
Chen Xiao found that he hadn't eaten, so he licked the snack crumbs on his lips and didn't eat anymore. He secretly decided to quickly finish the shopping and go eat quickly.
After a while, the waiter came back with a bunch of materials. He put on gloves and placed the materials one by one in front of Chen Xiao and Xi Yunting. These materials were all processed. The wood was smooth and round stick-shaped, and some were square. The animal teeth and horns were also trimmed and polished.
Chen Xiao picked them up one by one and felt them in his hands. Xi Yunting suggested to him, "You can release some power and see which of these materials is more compatible."
The waiter agreed and said, "What the immortal master said makes sense. Whether a material is suitable or not depends on how it reacts to one's innate true essence. Some materials may be the same, but their properties are very different. For example, these woods can be divided into wood, earth, water, and thunder."
After hearing what he said, Chen Xiao was afraid that he would not be able to choose the most suitable one, so he tried them one by one without wasting his energy. After trying them all, Chen Xiao finally chose a horn. This horn was completely black with gold and silver spots on it. Under the light, it was shining with a faint light, which was quite beautiful and mysterious.
The waiter put the rest of the materials aside and introduced them to Chen Xiao, "You have chosen a good material, sir. It is a single horn from a rhinoceros beast that is unique to the Luochen Great Heaven Realm. It is a top-grade material whether used for refining equipment or manufacturing mechanisms." Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao realized that it was actually imported from the Luochen Great Heaven Realm.
Xi Yunting took the horn and felt it, then said, "This black-gold rhino likes to live in places with abundant wood-type spiritual energy, and it is also of the earth-type. Using it to make a pen holder can help you save energy and spirit, so it can be said to be an excellent material."
With Xi Yunting's affirmation, Chen Xiao didn't think twice and said to the waiter, "This is it. How much is it?"
The clerk smiled even more and said, "This material is worth 120 spirit beads. Since this is your first visit and your first purchase is over 100 spirit beads, my store can give you a discount and reduce the price by 10%. This means it is worth 108 spirit beads."
Although Chen Xiao was mentally prepared, he still gasped at the price. A brand new set of equipment only cost a few dozen spirit beads, and it wasn't even a magic weapon, but the materials alone were so expensive. The world of cultivating immortals is indeed not something that poor people can afford!
Seeing that he was shocked by the price, Xi Yunting thought for a moment and said in a low voice: "Brother Xiao, a pen holder made of good material can be a hundred times more powerful than one of inferior quality. If you don't have enough spirit beads, big brother can help you first." He didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning was very clear. Whether it was lending or giving, he had no hesitation.
Chen Xiao held his wrist, smiled and said, "Don't worry, big brother. I still have enough spiritual beads." Xi Yunting frowned, and Chen Xiao smiled more sincerely, "If it's really not enough, I will definitely ask big brother for it. Don't despise me when the time comes."
Seeing that he really wasn't forcing himself, Xi Yunting relaxed his brows and curved the corners of his lips: "I won't mind it no matter how long it takes."
The clerk was watching them closely, fearing that the deal would fail. Now that he saw the two of them interacting, he felt relieved and thought that they had a great relationship.
Chen Xiao took his hand back, took out the money bag from the storage box, and counted out 108 spirit beads. Such a large order may not come once a month. Seeing that the business was successful, the clerk was full of joy. After paying the fee, the clerk said: "I just heard that the customer wants to use this unicorn horn to make a pen holder? I wonder if there is a familiar master who can handle it? If there is no suitable candidate, why not let our store help the customer polish it into a pen holder for free."
Chen Xiao simply refused: "Thank you, I have the right person." With a mechanical engineer like Tong Nuonuo, why bother to go far away. What's more, this unicorn will definitely have a lot of leftovers. Instead of letting this store get a bargain, it's better to let Tong Nuonuo make use of it.
After buying the right materials, he and Xi Yunting went to the most famous restaurant in Hanshan City for dinner, and they returned with great success. Chen Xiao called Tong Nuonuo, who was immersed in his research, and handed him the black gold unicorn horn, telling him to make it into the shape of a pen holder, and then went back to sleep with peace of mind.
The next morning, after breakfast, he followed Xi Yunting to the martial arts training ground, and indeed began a new journey of purgatory. The routine was to get up in the morning and go out with high spirits, and come back in the afternoon with dragging feet. Chen Xiao lay on the bed like a pancake, counting the time in his mind, and occasionally looking at the door. He didn't know if Xi Yunting would come to help him massage and relieve his pain this time. The other party didn't say it, but Chen Xiao had a hunch that the other party would come.
Sure enough, not long after it got dark, Xi Yunting stood outside the door and knocked. Chen Xiao was grinning so hard that his mouth was almost stretched to his ears. He got up with a grin and opened the door to let Xi Yunting in. Without saying a word, he took off his coat and lay flat on his back, letting the other party do what he wanted.
Tong Nuonuo was a mechanical engineer with solid skills. He made the horn of the black-gold rhino into a pen holder according to Chen Xiao's requirements. The only difficulty for him was that he didn't know the size in advance. He asked the servant of the City Lord's Mansion to take him to the pen shop provided by Chen Xiao and got the detailed data. After returning, Tong Nuonuo finished the pen holder in less than an hour.
However, since Chen Xiao had to practice martial arts during the day, even as a friend, Tong Nuonuo couldn't go to the martial arts training ground. He could only wait until Chen Xiao finished training and took a break before sending it to him. As a result, he focused on the progress of the mechanism and forgot about the time. When he raised his head again, it was already dark. He rushed to the kitchen to ask for food, and after eating, he took the pen and walked to Chen Xiao's room.
As a result, as soon as he approached where Chen Xiao lived, his ears, which had become more sensitive as he was in the foundation-building stage, heard some movement in Chen Xiao's room. He could vaguely hear his low voice, which seemed to be in pain and enjoyment, and occasionally accompanied by an uncontrollable exclamation.
Don't be fooled by Tong Nuonuo's round face, which looks like a boy who never grows up. That's because he built his foundation early and fixed on this image. His actual age is older than Chen Xiao. Because he has traveled alone for a period of time, he also understands some adult things. Therefore, this voice immediately reminded Tong Nuonuo of something. Suddenly, he was like a cooked crab, red from head to toe. He was extremely surprised, staring at Chen Xiao's door with wide eyes. He never expected that he would accidentally bump into Chen Xiao's private affairs!
Tong Nuonuo was very conflicted. He looked at the pen in his hand and thought he should come back tomorrow. As soon as he turned around and was about to leave, he heard another voice coming from the room. The man said, "It's Tong Nuonuo outside. He must have something to do so late." Chen Xiao's voice followed with a little hoarseness: "It must be because of the pen. Otherwise, he would not be willing to leave the room and come to me."
Tong Nuonuo was outside, his chin was about to hit his feet, his heart was full of shock. That person's voice was Xi Yunting, he definitely heard it wrong! When did the two of them become like this? It was really scary to make one's internal organs explode!
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