In the medicine house, one can often see cranes dancing in the sky, and below, a pair of people standing side by side, which reflects the peaceful and tranquil life.
Chen Sheng's itinerary was very simple. He stayed in the Longxing Hall, or more precisely, beside Lu Zhu. Occasionally, he went to the side hall to handle official documents, and he summoned You Ye several times.
"Elder, we have already collected all the first-level spiritual herbs. There is no problem with the common second-level spiritual herbs. However, as the war becomes more intense, it is difficult to control many rare second-level spiritual herbs."
In the side hall, Youye was summoned again. He was already used to it, so he reported the collection of spiritual medicines according to the old routine.
The main difficulty lies in the precious second-level spiritual herbs.
The foundation of the medicine house is very solid. No matter how rare the first-level spiritual herbs are, they can be collected. However, the second-level spiritual herbs are legally under the control of the inner sect's Medicine Refining Hall.
Although they can work harder to advance beyond their levels, it is still not as easy as the Medicine Refining Hall which has the support of the Immortal Sect's inner sect. Every breakthrough is difficult.
This has also become the vision of knowledgeable people in the Medicine House. They will gradually move closer to the Medicine Refining Hall, but instead of being ruled by it, they will control it instead.
“The road is tortuous, but the future is bright.”
Mr. Chen never thought of giving up. He was determined to refine the Turtle Snake Longevity Pill, no matter how difficult it was or how much resources it consumed.
"Elder Sheng Nian of the Outer Sect's Ancient Spirit Peak has a Fengming Grass, which is the main ingredient of the Turtle Snake Longevity Pill, but he is unwilling to let it go and seems to be waiting for a good price."
You Ye tried to contact Elder Sheng Nian and revealed that Mr. Chen was supporting him from behind, but the other party's attitude was very strange. He didn't refuse, but he didn't agree either.
Now he understood that the person was waiting for someone with more weight to appear and propose a price.
"Very well, I will go find him."
Mr. Chen was happy. He was not afraid that Sheng Nian would ask for a high price, but he was afraid that the other party was as hard as iron and was determined to pass on the Fengming Grass and would not agree to the deal.
"Are you really okay? Are you having any problems?"
Luzhu would not disturb Chen Sheng when he was doing his work. After seeing Youye leave, she vaguely guessed that Chen Sheng had been confused by something, but she didn't know the details.
"There is something that needs to be done."
Chen Sheng nodded. Elder Sheng Nian of Guling Peak was obviously waiting for him to come forward and offer a higher price.
In order not to delay things any further, he wanted to set off as soon as possible and resolve it.
"How long will you be gone?"
Luzhu was a little disappointed, but she also knew that she couldn't ask for too much. The situation was turbulent, and it was rare for her to have half a year of peace and companionship with Chen.
"Half a day, no, an hour or two, at the Guling Peak next door."
Chen Sheng saw through Lu Zhu's thoughts at a glance and smiled gently. Guling Peak and Yaolu belonged to the same outer sect. Even though the Immortal Sect was vast, it would not take too much time to go back and forth.
"Then I'll wait for you to come back"
Luzhu's eyebrows curved like crescent moons, and she knew that her feelings were somewhat exposed. She pushed Chen Sheng away, feeling a little shy, and told her lover to go back quickly.
"Um."
Chen Sheng moved his feet and leaped into the sky like a dragon, heading straight for Guling Peak.
Guling Peak.
This was an inconspicuous Taoist sect within the outer sect of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect. It could be said to be unremarkable, and as a result it was severely affected by the turmoil.
Due to the shallow foundation, resources from all parties are tight.
"Teacher, we have been here for two days. What are we supposed to do?"
Xiao Ruan is the last disciple of the master of Guling Peak. He is ten years old this year, but he has a sharp mind and quick thinking, and can discover some strange things.
For example, he felt that something was wrong with the teacher in the past two days. He was no longer worried about the resources in the peak, and he always came to this pavilion and stood there for the whole day.
“Climb high and look far to cultivate your body and mind.”
Sheng Nian deliberately changed into a green robe and stood on a high place. The mountain breeze blew his wide sleeves fluttering, making him look extremely handsome.
"What about these?"
Xiao Ruan didn't quite believe it, so he took the backpack off his back and opened the lid. Inside were bottles and jars of the finest spiritual water and tea, which were very valuable.
Given the teacher's stingy nature, this shouldn't have happened, but it happened.
"A romantic affair."
Sheng Nian felt refreshed by the mountain breeze, his clothes fluttering in all directions, like a god descending to the earth. With a wave of his hand, he looked even more free and unrestrained and ethereal.
"Should I tell the teacher's wife that something is wrong with the teacher?"
Xiao Ruan was secretly complaining in his heart. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. The teacher was wearing a wide robe with big sleeves, and he was very graceful. The utensils he placed were elegant, and he looked like a gentleman.
This kind of attire made him look like he was attracting lots of attention. He thought of his master's wife's care and couldn't help but clench his fists.
“Here I come…”
Sheng Nian was unaware of his disciple's distracting thoughts. He gazed into the distant sky and suddenly felt happy. He saw a handsome young man slowly walking towards him above the clouds. His clothes were fluttering and he had a faint scent of elixir.
“What a sin!”
Xiao Ruan immediately realized that he had misunderstood the teacher. The teacher had been staying in the pavilion for a long time because he was waiting for someone.
It's just that if you're just waiting for someone, why is it so strange? It seems like you're trying to cover up something and making it more obvious?
"Today, when I climbed up to a high place, I saw clear air rolling in. I knew that a distinguished guest was coming to visit, so I waited here early. It turned out that it was Elder Yaolu who was coming."
Sheng Nian did this naturally for the sake of dignity. Even though Guling Peak had a shallow foundation and its expenses were greatly reduced, he still had to maintain the dignity of an outer sect elder and could not let others look down on him.
"Excuse me!"
Chen Sheng had a smile on his face. As they were both from the immortal sect and belonged to the outer sect, he was not arrogant and was very considerate in his etiquette.
There was no resentment between the two of them, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious as they tried hard to make friends.
"Make tea."
Sheng Nian led Chen Sheng to sit down. The things arranged before finally took effect and were no longer so monotonous.
Xiao Ruan was very obedient. She took out a complete set of tea sets from the backpack, and then started to boil water and make tea. She was busy for a while.
In this scene, the monks are sitting and talking in the pavilion, the boys are busy, smoke is floating, and there are distant mountains in the distance. It really has some of the artistic conception that Sheng Nian mentioned before.
"I heard that Daoist Sheng Nian has a Fengming grass in his hand. I am very interested in it."
Mr. Chen picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and understood that this journey might have some twists and turns, but he would definitely be able to achieve his wish.
"Yes, but this is the aura-stabilizing item of my Ancient Spiritual Peak. It is hard to part with it."
Sheng Nian evaded the question. The second-level spiritual herb in his hand was the only bargaining chip that Guling Peak could use to trade with Yaolu, and he couldn't just give it away without knowing it.
"It is indeed too much for Chen to ask, but Fellow Daoist Sheng Nian still needs to take more responsibility."
Chen Sheng raised his eyes and looked at Sheng Nian. His eyes were gentle but firm, revealing his determination to get the Fengming Grass.
"Teacher, how could you do this?"
Xiao Ruan felt a little embarrassed. He had already realized that the teacher's climbing in the past two days was all a plan, waiting for the amiable senior named Chen to come and take advantage of him.
It's not fair to do this.
“If Fellow Daoist Chen is really interested, then don’t be stingy with the elixirs.”
Sheng Nian finally revealed his feelings.
He didn't have too many thoughts about Fengming Grass. As long as the price was right, everything could be negotiated.
Mr. Chen's words were concise, just two words, but they contained a deep confidence.
If the price offered by Yaolu is still not satisfactory to Sheng Nian, then Sheng Nian may give up the idea of selling Fengming Grass.
"I want 500 top-grade Qi Condensation Pills. In addition, for the official medicine expenses, I hope Yaolu can allocate 1,000 Qi Nourishing Pills, 500 Bloodthirsty Pills, and 500 Calming Mind Pills."
Sheng Nian certainly knew that Yaolu had a very profound background. This was his only chance to take advantage of it, so he had to be ruthless.
However, he is not intent on plundering resources, and some of his expenditure requests are reasonable.
It’s just that the situation is difficult, and not everything can be done reasonably. All parties have to coordinate, and in the process of coordination, the weaker sects will naturally get less.
"Can."
Mr. Chen put down his teacup and agreed immediately.
"Fellow Daoist, have you agreed?!"
Sheng Nian was a little surprised, as he had left room for a discount, but he did not expect Chen Sheng to agree immediately without any reluctance.
He suddenly felt a little regretful. He opened the price too low. He should have raised it a little earlier.
"Fellow Daoist Sheng Nian has a strong sense of justice and cares for his disciples. How can I not help him?"
Mr. Chen explained that he was determined to get the Fengming Grass, but as an elder of the Medicine House, he could not be easily manipulated.
The reason why he agreed so readily was also partly because he appreciated Sheng Nian's hard work for the official business and was a token of his recognition and care for him.
"Okay, here is the Fengming grass, Sheng Nian presents it with both hands."
After hearing these words, Sheng Nian finally understood why there was such a huge difference in status between the two men, both of whom were outer sect elders.
Chen Sheng's mind and pattern were beyond his reach. He was immediately convinced and no longer had any distracting thoughts. He handed over the Fengming Grass with both hands.
"The pills will be delivered later."
Mr. Chen accepted the Fengming Grass and his expression became even gentler. Since Sheng Nian was so straightforward, he would not delay and would settle the matter properly after returning.
"Hahahaha..., I believe in the character of fellow Taoist."
Sheng Nian had no doubt about this; Yaolu had a solid foundation and would not be too picky about the elixirs.
There is no need to doubt Mr. Chen's character and character. After today, Gulingfeng will be able to get rid of its difficult days and have hope in life.
"The teacher is far-sighted and worthy of admiration."
After Mr. Chen left, Xiao Ruan completely forgot about his previous complaints about his teacher. The arrival of such a rich amount of cultivation resources made him extremely happy. His little face flushed and his eyes lit up.
Medicine house.
Dragon Hall.
"You're back?"
Luzhu calculated the time and stood at the gate of the courtyard, waiting for Chen Sheng to arrive.
About half an hour later, Mr. Chen came back, which was much more than she had expected. She smiled happily, but her behavior remained gentle and graceful as she slowly went to greet him.
"It's settled. Guling Peak is quite difficult. We need to send some medicinal pills over."
Mr. Chen looked indifferent and did not tell Luzhu about the Turtle and Snake Longevity Pill. He did not want to burden her or have any other thoughts or feel like a burden.
"Let's go, tell Youye and ask him to make the arrangements."
Since it was official business, there was no time to delay. Lu Zhu took Chen Sheng's hand and walked away gracefully, like two butterflies flying through flowers, dancing gracefully in the medicine house, attracting everyone's envy and praising them as a perfect couple of immortals.
"Elder, Madam Elder, do you have any instructions?"
You Ye was surprised to see Chen Sheng and his companion coming to him in person. He did not dare to neglect them and hurriedly came closer to listen.
"This is the document from Guling Peak. I approved it. It's a reasonable request, and I granted it today."
Chen Sheng was efficient. He took out a document from his sleeve and handed it to Youye. The proportion of the pills on it was clearly recorded, so Youye just had to follow the instructions.
"yes."
Youye flipped through it and realized that this document was not the one submitted by Guling Peak. It was clearly written by the elder himself. The main text contained the quantity of elixirs, but the name at the end was left blank.
But this document can also be formal. As long as he sends the elixir to Guling Peak and Elder Sheng Nian leaves his name on it, no one can find fault with it.
He glanced at Luzhu again covertly and found that the elder was completely unaware of the situation. He couldn't help but secretly admire Chen Sheng, who did things so flawlessly and was truly superb.
…
Time passed, and five years passed since Chen Sheng returned from Qingping Valley.
During this period of time, the border areas were still in chaos, but the medicine house was filled with a peaceful atmosphere.
Chen Sheng sat in the medicine house, coordinating all parties and trying his best to tap the potential of major spiritual herb channels and camps, trying to make up for the gap in the Guangxiu Xianzong's outer sect elixirs.
Youye's work of collecting spiritual herbs is still going on, but it has been almost done.
After the camp was built, Shang Qu wrote a letter to him. After reading it, he couldn't help but sigh.
Zhang Lu died in the first year after his departure. In the third year, Liao Zuofeng and some old guys passed away one after another.
However, they all died with a smile on their faces.
These people, although old at heart, wanted to make a career out of their camp, and finally got what they wanted, and were extremely happy.
On the front line, the Langya Immortal Sect organized a fierce attack, but it was ultimately a short-lived attack, and they became increasingly powerless afterwards.
Shang Qu did a great job, stabilizing the situation, cooperating with Qingping Valley for rapid development, and swallowing up a large amount of cultivation resources.
"Cry"
The sound of a bird's cry passed through the void, interrupting Chen Sheng's thoughts. He looked over and saw that it was Lu Zhu riding a white crane.
Over the years, Luzhu lived a very happy life, with a strong worldly air about her. She spent most of her time in front of the stove, fiddling with flowers and plants, and she relaxed on her cultivation.
Chen Sheng said this several times, but since there was no hope for the golden elixir and Lu Zhu wouldn't listen, he could only let it go.
As for the white crane outside the palace, it was a fledgling. Lu Zhu mostly fed it in her spare time. It grew very fast and has now passed its growth period and is fully grown. Its every move is full of spirit.
"Little sweetheart, get down."
Luzhu patted the crane's head, and it cried out, spread its wings, and landed.
"Aren't you going to Baiyu Peak to deal with things?"
Mr. Chen looked a little surprised. Today, Luzhu went to Baiyu Peak to handle official business as usual. He thought she would have to stay for a while, but he didn't expect her to come back so soon.
Time after time, the time is getting shorter and shorter.
"I'll be back once I'm done with it."
Luzhu said confidently.
She formed a small cabinet to handle things. Although doing so would require giving up some power, she thought it was worth it as it would shorten a lot of useless time and allow her to return to the medicine house earlier.
"All right."
It was reasonable and well-founded, and Chen Sheng had nothing to say. As long as Lu Zhu didn't go too far and ruin the foundation left by her predecessor Fu Yunzi, he would turn a blind eye to many things.
(End of this chapter)