93: Chapter 93 Precious Elixir Spiritual Body!

Ye Changge stopped his movements and looked at her: "Shopkeeper Xiao, please speak freely."

At the same time, his thoughts stirred, and he quietly activated the System's investigation function to scan Xiao Yurou.

【Ding, Fourth-Grade Spiritual Root, Precious Pill Spirit Body.】

Ye Changge's heart stirred.

A Fourth-Grade Spiritual Root, combined with an Advanced Medicine Spirit Body... this was an excellent talent for Alchemy.

If she could become his Dao Companion, the possibility of their offspring inheriting this talent would be extremely high.

By then, the Family's Medicinal Pill industry would not have to worry about lacking a core successor for its Legacy.

Xiao Yurou seemed to have made up her mind; she bit her lower lip and spoke:

"Since you are a master of Alchemy, Fellow Daoist, I wonder... do you have any Pill Formula in your possession that can suppress the excess Yang Qi in my body and harmonize Yin and Yang?"

She knew that asking a strange Alchemist for a Pill Formula was quite presumptuous and even somewhat rude.

The Cultivator before her, whose Alchemy skills were unfathomable, might be her only glimmer of hope. She added:

"I know this request is abrupt, but if you truly have such a Pill Formula, Yurou is willing to exchange it with precious treasures or Spirit Stones. As for the conditions... as long as it is within my power, everything is negotiable."

Ye Changge looked at the anxiety and expectation that unconsciously revealed themselves in her eyes,

and then, recalling the "Spirit Body" mentioned by the System just now, his thoughts raced.

'Conditions are negotiable?' He raised an eyebrow inwardly, and a somewhat bold, perhaps even slightly absurd, thought emerged,

'What if I said... come back to Longmai Mountain with me, be my Dao Companion, and bear me a few children—would that work?'

This thought flashed by, but his expression remained calm and composed, maintaining his gentle and indifferent look.

Not to mention whether she would agree, proposing it so directly,

would appear too reckless and opportunistic, which was not his intention.

He pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly.

"A Pill Formula to suppress Yang Qi... I do indeed have an ancient formula in my possession called the 'Kanli Harmonizing Pill,' which is a Second-Order Medicinal Pill and fits the symptoms Shopkeeper Xiao mentioned exactly."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yurou's beautiful eyes instantly lit up like stars ignited in the night sky, and she asked eagerly: "Truly? What price does Fellow Daoist require? Please speak directly!"

Ye Changge did not answer immediately but walked to a clean jade table nearby, took out a blank jade slip,

and used his Divine Sense to record the "Kanli Harmonizing Pill" formula in detail, including the required Materials, refining steps, key points regarding heat control, and so on.

He handed the recorded jade slip to Xiao Yurou: "The Pill Formula is here; Shopkeeper Xiao can take a look first. As for the price..."

He paused, his gaze calmly resting on Xiao Yurou's pretty face, which was slightly flushed with excitement,

and his tone was peaceful yet carried a hint of imperceptible profundity:

"As for the conditions, I hope to use the Earth Fire Chamber during my time in the Immortal City, and at the same time, the Medicinal Pills I refine may need Shopkeeper to sell them on my behalf."

After all, if Ye Changge were to sell these Medicinal Pills to other shops,

it would only be sixty or seventy percent of the market price.

"Furthermore, my trip to the Immortal City, aside from handling some matters, is also intended to scout for a consultant who can manage the Medicinal Pill Pavilion for my Family. Consider this Pill Formula a meeting gift. If Shopkeeper Xiao is interested in the future, I hope you will consider becoming a consultant for my Family, and we can discuss the details of our cooperation then. How about it?"

He did not make an excessive demand directly but instead extended an invitation that was more flexible and left plenty of room for maneuver.

This both expressed his appreciation and desire to recruit her, and at the same time, it did not back her into a corner, leaving the choice to Xiao Yurou herself.

Xiao Yurou took the jade slip and, upon scanning it with her Divine Sense, immediately knew that this Pill Formula was profound and intricate.

The conception of this Pill Formula was ingenious, with the combination of sovereign, minister, assistant, and envoy ingredients being masterful—it was definitely not some common, run-of-the-mill recipe.

Rather, it was a genuine ancient Pill Formula capable of targeting the excess Yang Qi and Yin and Yang imbalance within her body.

Although some of the main ingredients were precious, with her status as the Shopkeeper of Hundred Herbs Pavilion and her channels, they were not impossible to gather.

She looked up, and the gaze she cast upon Ye Changge was no longer just one of gratitude; it now carried a measure of heartfelt admiration and solemnity.

"Fellow Daoist, this Pill Formula... is priceless."

Xiao Yurou took a deep breath, suppressed the excitement in her heart, and said earnestly,

"The first condition you proposed—using the Earth Fire Chamber and selling the Medicinal Pills on your behalf—is naturally no problem at all. The Earth Fire Chamber at Hundred Herbs Pavilion is of decent quality, and Fellow Daoist may use it at any time. As for selling the pills, leave that to me."

She paused, a trace of apology appearing on her face, and continued:

"It is just... regarding this second condition... I am truly sorry. Yurou has managed the Hundred Herbs Pavilion in Qingxuan Immortal City for many years; my Foundation and attachments are all here, and I have no plans to leave the Immortal City for the time being.

Within the Immortal City, the relationships between various parties are intricate and complex. Although Hundred Herbs Pavilion is small, it has poured much of my Master's and my own heart's blood into it, and I cannot easily leave it."

Seeing that Ye Changge's expression was calm and showed no sign of displeasure, she felt slightly relieved, and her tone became even more sincere:

"However, Yurou will keep your kindness and regard in my heart.

If your Family's Medicinal Pill industry has any needs in the future, or if you need to procure certain rare Materials or inquire about information within the Immortal City, Yurou will definitely do my best to assist and will never refuse."

Yurou will owe you for this favor of gifting the formula, and I will certainly repay it in the future."

Hearing this, Ye Changge raised the corners of his mouth, waved his hand, and appeared quite carefree.

"Shopkeeper Xiao, you speak too seriously. As I, Ye, said, the Pill Formula is a meeting gift, and mentioning the consultant position was merely an act of appreciating talent. Since you have other attachments, there is naturally no need to force it."

He did feel some regret in his heart; a Fourth-Grade Spiritual Root combined with a "Precious Pill Spirit Body" would be a huge boost to the long-term development of his Family if it could be brought into the fold.

But forced melons are not sweet, and the path of cultivation also emphasizes fate.

Just as he thought, even if it didn't work out for now, having a friend in the Immortal City like Xiao Yurou—a Medicinal Pill shopkeeper with a solid Foundation and extensive channels—

would be of great benefit to his trip to the Immortal City and the future Medicinal Pill dealings of his Family.

It was better than bothering Xia Qingyue for everything, and besides, his relationship with Xia Qingyue had not yet reached the point where he could make demands at will.

"Fellow Daoist is open-minded, and Yurou admires that."

Seeing him be so easy to talk to, the last bit of anxiety in Xiao Yurou's heart dissipated,

replaced by deep gratitude and good will.

This Fellow Daoist was not only highly skilled in Alchemy but also so transparent and straightforward in his conduct, not leveraging his kindness to demand rewards—it was truly rare.

Xiao Zhi, who was on the side, blinked her large eyes, looking at her master and then at Ye Changge, and said crisply:

"Master, Senior, are you done talking? I'm going to watch the shop! Senior, please come often in the future!"

Xiao Yurou was teased by her disciple's innocent words, her cheeks flushing slightly. She coughed lightly and said to Ye Changge:

"I have let you see something laughable, Fellow Daoist. Xiao Zhi, go ahead, and be careful."

She turned back to Ye Changge and said solemnly:

"Fellow Daoist Ye, Yurou needs to go and prepare the few main ingredients required for this 'Kanli Harmonizing Pill' immediately,

as two of them might be in short supply in our inventory, and I need to go and purchase some... so I will take my leave."

Ye Changge nodded happily: "Shopkeeper Xiao, please make your arrangements; there is no need to worry about me."