Chapter 64: Disciples Must Go All Out

Shopkeeper Liu took the high-priced pills he bought back to the Danqi Sect shop and found a pill appraiser. This person was an Elder of their Danqi Sect and was highly experienced.

"Zhang Elder, could you please take a look at these pills?"

This Zhang Elder had white hair and was full of energy. He got a result just by sniffing.

"Qi Gathering Pill, Condensing Consciousness Pill, Increasing Yuan Pill. Hmm, no, they seem a bit different from the normal ones."

Zhang Elder stood up, took the box containing the pills, and picked up a pill to examine it carefully.

As he studied it, he muttered something under his breath.

"They are indeed these three types of pills, but it seems something different was added, and the refining method has also changed."

"The medicinal effect is stronger, and there are fewer pill toxins. These pills are not simple."

Zhang Elder suddenly asked excitedly, "Who refined these?"

"The Xu Family, who recently moved to Lingyue City. Their shop, Treasure Collection Pavilion, is selling these three types of pills. They should have been refined by the Xu Family's Alchemist," Shopkeeper Liu replied.

Zhang Elder asked doubtfully, "Which Xu Family? What rank of force?"

He didn't remember there being a large Xu Family within the Great Qi Dynasty.

In his opinion, a Family that could master this kind of pill was definitely not simple.

Shopkeeper Liu briefly explained the Xu Family's situation. Zhang Elder frowned after listening, holding the box and pacing back and forth in the room.

"If there are no surprises, these three types of pills are selling very well now, right?"

Shopkeeper Liu nodded, "They are in short supply, with queues every day."

Remembering his experience buying the pills just now, he was both envious, jealous, and hateful, while also very angry.

Zhang Elder said in a deep voice, "This Xu Family is not simple. They are just a fourth-rate small Family, yet they can produce three types of improved pills at once, and they are all pills with high demand."

"Of course, it's also possible these pills came from the Lingyue Sect, and they are just being sold externally through the Xu Family."

"No matter what, if this continues, the pill market in the city will fall into their hands sooner or later, and it might even extend to other cities in the Great Qi Dynasty, thus causing a huge impact on our Danqi Sect's shops."

Danqi Sect Disciples were not good at combat, nor did they like exploring Secret Realms and ruins. What they were best at was refining pills and artifacts, which was also the main source of income for their Sect.

If Treasure Collection Pavilion opened branches in various cities, it would affect the entire Danqi Sect.

Therefore, this issue must be taken seriously.

Shopkeeper Liu's expression was grim, "Yes, that's also what I'm worried about."

He suddenly lowered his voice and asked tentatively, "Elder, can we reverse-engineer the Pill Formula from these pills, and then…?"

There was no patent protection in this world. If you said you developed this pill, I could also say it was passed down from my ancestors.

So, as long as they could also master the Pill Formula, they wouldn't have to worry about this matter affecting the Danqi Sect.

They could even turn the tables and, relying on the large number of Alchemists and shops the Danqi Sect possessed, quickly sell these three types of pills to every corner of the Great Qi Dynasty, thereby taking the Danqi Sect's income to a new level.

This matter was both a crisis and an opportunity for the Danqi Sect; it depended on how they handled it.

Zhang Elder smiled helplessly, "Reverse-engineering Pill Formulas is indeed possible, but not everyone can do it."

An Alchemist at the Qi Gathering Realm, if given the formula for the Qi Gathering Pill, could refine the Qi Gathering Pill after studying it for a while.

But trying to reverse-engineer the Pill Formula and refining method from the pills themselves was too difficult.

This required extremely high professional skills from the Alchemist.

Let alone Zhang Elder, even the most skilled Alchemist Elder in their Danqi Sect wouldn't dare guarantee he could do it in a short time.

It would take a lot of time and continuous experimentation and exploration to possibly achieve it.

By the time they could do it, Treasure Collection Pavilion branches would probably have already opened in the neighboring Great Chu Dynasty.

So, this method was not feasible.

"Elder, I have an idea…" Shopkeeper Liu hesitated.

Zhang Elder looked at him, "Tell me."

"These three types of pills came from a Xu Family Alchemist. If we bribe one of their Alchemists, wouldn't we easily get the Pill Formula?" Shopkeeper Liu said.

Zhang Elder fell into thought, pacing back and forth in the room with his head down. After a moment, he suddenly looked up and said seriously.

"This method is feasible, but absolutely do not leave any hidden dangers!"

If it were another force, the Danqi Sect would have another option.

That would be to request cooperation, where the other party provides the Pill Formula, the Danqi Sect's Alchemists help refine the pills, and the profits from selling the pills are divided proportionally, so everyone makes money together.

But if this force was the Lingyue Sect, then it was different.

Cooperation was impossible, and they definitely had to stir up trouble.

Because back then in a certain ruin, a Genius Disciple of the Danqi Sect fell in love with Su Xinyan at first sight after meeting her, and then began relentlessly pursuing Su Xinyan.

After Su Xin found out, he went directly to the Danqi Sect and broke the leg of this Genius Disciple.

The two Sects almost went to war because of this, and it was also because of this incident that the two Sects formed a grudge, with various minor conflicts occurring continuously over the years.

Although the Danqi Sect was a second-rate force, its strength was much weaker compared to the Lingyue Sect.

But the Danqi Sect was skilled at refining pills and artifacts, had a wide network in the Great Qi Dynasty, and had always maintained a certain level of cooperation with the Tai Xu Sect and even the Royal Family.

Therefore, they were not afraid of the Lingyue Sect, and even occasionally dared to compete with the Lingyue Sect in secret.

This time was no exception.

Shopkeeper Liu replied solemnly, "Don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter well. Even if it's not successful, I won't leave any evidence."

Conflicts between major forces emphasized having a just cause, and no one wanted to be caught with evidence by the other party.

Zhang Elder nodded with satisfaction.

"Little Liu, although you are a bit older, your ability is beyond doubt. If this matter is successful, I can ask the Sect for pills for you to help you break through, and give you the status of an Elder."

Shopkeeper Liu was immediately excited upon hearing this. This was a simultaneous increase in strength and status; who wouldn't be tempted?

"This Disciple will definitely go all out and not let down Elder's expectations!!"

Zhang Elder patted him on the shoulder.

"Okay, go. This matter is very important and cannot be delayed for too long."

"Understood!" Shopkeeper Liu, pumped up, rushed out and began looking for people to arrange the plan.