91: Yaowangzhuang

A sleepless night.

Inside the quiet room of the Green Bamboo Courtyard, the earth fire gradually died down, and the air was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance and a hint of scorched smell. Qin Feng looked at the dozen or so qi condensing pills of varying shades of color arranged on the jade plate in front of him and let out a long sigh of relief.

After a night of constant attempts, exhausting all the qi condensing pill Materials on hand, his pill formation rate finally managed to stabilize at around thirty percent, and the last few batches even produced several Medium Grade qi condensing pills. Although they were still low-level Medicinal Pills, for him, this meant that the first step in picking up Alchemy again had finally been taken.

In the early morning, he gave a few of the best-looking qi condensing pills to Xiaochun.

"Thank you, Big Brother Qin!" Xiaochun joyfully took the Medicinal Pills, feeling the pure medicinal power within them, her big eyes curving into crescents. Over the past month, with the Medicinal Pills provided by Qin Feng, coupled with the Hundred Flowers Palace's basic Cultivation Technique, the "Hundred Flowers Art," and Qin Feng's occasional guidance, her progress had been rapid. Just turning sixteen, she had already successfully made a Breakthrough to the Early Stage of the Martial Master realm, making her a standout among the Disciples of the same period.

Seeing Xiaochun's happy appearance, Qin Feng also felt a sense of gratification. He then found Su Yuetang to ask about the hundred flowers jade dew pill's Pill Formula.

Su Yuetang was wearing a goose-yellow long dress today, looking less seductive and more fresh. Hearing Qin Feng's inquiry, she was somewhat surprised and covered her mouth with a light laugh: "Little brother, are you running low on Medicinal Pills? Just tell your sister, why bother with Alchemy yourself? Here, there's another bottle of ten pills, take them for now."

As she spoke, she took out another bottle of hundred flowers jade dew pills and handed them to Qin Feng.

Qin Feng hurriedly waved his hand: "Tower Master, that's not what I meant. I still have Medicinal Pills, but I thought if I could refine them myself, it would be more convenient in the future. I feel uneasy always asking the Sect for them. I'll pay for this bottle of Medicinal Pills."

"Oh, why so polite with your sister?" Su Yuetang gave him a reproachful look, "We're family, no need for formalities. However, as for the Pill Formula..." She shook her head, "I really don't have it. The hundred flowers jade dew pill is a secret transmission from the headquarters and its Pill Formula is never leaked. Every month, the headquarters refines them and distributes them based on the contributions of each branch. Even I don't have the authority to hold the Pill Formula."

Hearing this, Qin Feng understood. It seemed that the path of obtaining high-level Pill Formulas from within was temporarily blocked.

Seeing his thoughtful expression, Su Yuetang added: "If you really need high-level Medicinal Pills urgently and don't want to wait for the headquarters' distribution, perhaps you can go to 'Medicine King Manor' and take a look. Manor Lord Sun Simiao's Alchemy skills are renowned far and wide, and Medicine King Manor often sells high-quality Medicinal Pills, although the price... will be much more expensive than internal exchange."

"Medicine King Manor... Sun Simiao..." Qin Feng remembered this power mentioned in previous intelligence and felt a stir in his heart. Perhaps this was a Breakthrough point?

In the afternoon, Qin Feng prepared a simple gift and headed to the Medicine King Manor located in the West District of West Lake City.

Medicine King Manor occupied a vast area, surrounded by white walls. Inside, pavilions and towers were hidden among lush medicinal fields. The air was filled with a dense medicinal fragrance, which was refreshing to the mind and soul. After announcing his name and purpose, Qin Feng was led to an elegantly decorated living room full of scholarly air and the fresh scent of herbs.

Before long, an old man dressed in a simple green Daoist robe, with white hair and beard, a ruddy complexion, and clear, wise eyes, walked in slowly. It was Sun Simiao, the Manor Lord of Medicine King Manor.

"Deacon Qin of Hundred Flowers Tower? I am Sun Simiao. I wonder what advice the Deacon has for visiting us today?" Sun Simiao's voice was calm, carrying a convincing steadiness.

Qin Feng stood up and bowed, his attitude respectful: "Manor Lord Sun is too polite. I am Qin Feng, a Junior, venturing to disturb you. I have come today to ask for a favor."

"Oh? Feel free to speak."

"I would like to ask the Manor Lord, does your manor... have the Pill Formula for the 'hunyuan pill'? I am willing to pay a high price for it." Qin Feng got straight to the point; this was one of the Medicinal Pills he needed most at the moment.

"hunyuan pill?" Sun Simiao stroked his beard, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, then he smiled and shook his head, "Deacon Qin, do you know what a Profound Rank Medium Grade Pill Formula means? It is almost the lifeblood of an alchemist, the crystallization of the painstaking efforts and experience of countless generations. How can it be easily measured by gold and silver?"

He looked at Qin Feng with a hint of deep meaning in his tone: "Not to mention buying it, even for an exchange, one must show equivalent sincerity."

Qin Feng's heart sank, knowing that this matter was indeed not easy. He asked tentatively: "I wonder what kind of sincerity the Manor Lord requires? As long as it is within my power..."

Sun Simiao's gaze lingered on Qin Feng for a moment before he slowly said: "I have heard that the Hundred Flowers Palace's 'hundred flowers jade dew pill' is quite unique and has miraculous effects on consolidating the foundation and nurturing the origin. I have always looked forward to it. If Deacon Qin can make the decision to use the Pill Formula of the hundred flowers jade dew pill as an exchange, I could consider making a copy of the hunyuan pill's Pill Formula for you."

"This..." Qin Feng was suddenly at a loss for words, an embarrassed look appearing on his face.

The Pill Formula for the hundred flowers jade dew pill? That was one of the core secrets of the Hundred Flowers Palace! Even Su Yuetang, a branch Tower Master, did not have the authority to hold it. How could he, a deacon, make such a decision? Sun Simiao's request seemed reasonable but in fact, it almost blocked his path to exchanging for the Pill Formula.

Seeing Qin Feng's troubled face, a hint of understanding flashed in Sun Simiao's eyes, but he did not continue to press. He just picked up the teacup next to him, took a light sip, and said calmly: "Deacon Qin, it seems this matter needs further consideration."

The atmosphere in the living room became somewhat stagnant for a while. Qin Feng smiled bitterly in his heart; the road to obtaining high-level Pill Formulas was indeed full of thorns.