137: Free labor

Lu Xingchen was overjoyed.

The effect of these purple cloud wings far exceeded his expectations.

Immediately, he put away the purple cloud wings and went to the Spirit Gathering Pagoda.

He also wanted to know how much experience the fifth floor of the Spirit Gathering Pagoda could provide.

Lu Xingchen walked to the fifth floor of the Spirit Gathering Pagoda with ease.

Every Disciple had a private Cultivation room, and it was incredibly luxurious, much more so than the third floor's.

He didn't see a single outsider on the fifth floor.

Firstly, Cultivating for one day on the fifth floor required consuming one thousand spirit value, which even Inner Sect Disciples couldn't easily earn.

Secondly, even with spirit value, not many people could perfectly absorb all the Spiritual Qi. For most, the fourth and third floors were already sufficient.

But he didn't need to consider this problem.

His experience was given by the System, with no Physique requirements; he could enter whichever floor he wished.

Lu Xingchen sat cross-legged in the Cultivation room, tempering his Soul Power with the "Spirit Burning Art."

An hour later, the cold System prompt sounded in his ear.

"Congratulations, host, for hanging up for one hour and gaining one thousand experience points!"

Lu Xingchen was overjoyed.

Indeed, the consumption of spirit value was directly proportional to the experience gained.

This fifth floor of the Spirit Gathering Pagoda was truly powerful!

It was worth all the hard work he put into completing tasks and participating in the Inner Sect assessment.

Just like that, Lu Xingchen Cultivated in the Spirit Gathering Pagoda for a whole day.

At the same time, on the Inner Sect Saint Peak.

Ye Chen walked in with a worried expression.

"Saint, the latest news. Lu Xingchen passed the Inner Sect assessment and, together with three others, jointly killed two Thousand Zhang Water Beasts, receiving extra rewards from the Sect."

Lin Yuan put down his teacup and said in a deep voice, "This Lu Xingchen does have some ability, no wonder Miss Yun Li took a liking to him. The people I sent also returned in defeat, unable to eliminate him."

Ye Chen said with a bitter face, "Saint, Lu Xingchen's growth speed is too fast. I'm afraid one day he will pose a threat to you."

Lin Yuan chuckled, "Don't worry, Lu Xingchen is making progress, but I haven't been idle either. A Martial King is nothing but an ant in my eyes, there's no need to pay too much attention."

"However, Wang Jie's failure has already alerted him. Sending another Martial King to assassinate Lu Xingchen would just be sending them to their deaths. Let him live a few peaceful days first. When there's an opportunity later, I will personally act and eliminate him!"

Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on Ye Chen's face.

"As expected of the Saint, he doesn't even put ordinary Inner Sect Disciples in his eyes! Since that's the case, I will await your good news."

Lu Xingchen idled in the Spirit Gathering Pagoda for a day, gaining 24,000 experience points, which was quite good.

However, upgrading from One-star Martial King to Two-star Martial King required 200,000 experience points.

This System's experience point System was truly a bottomless pit!

But the benefits the System brought to Lu Xingchen still outweighed the drawbacks.

So, he could only accept this bottomless pit.

Leaving the Spirit Gathering Pagoda, Lu Xingchen rested in his Immortal Cave for half a day, then opened the System Mall.

He was already a Fifth-Rank Alchemist, but he still lacked Pill Formulas.

Only by relying on Alchemy to earn spirit value could he afford the huge consumption of going to the fifth floor of the Spirit Gathering Pagoda.

There were many things in the System Mall.

Earth-Rank Martial Skills, earth-rank spirit artifacts, Medicinal Pills, Pill Formulas.

In short, everything was available.

But the System Mall was not fully open; except for certain special items, others could only be purchased after a Realm Breakthrough.

Although there were many good things, Lu Xingchen knew what he needed most.

He spent 200,000 exchange points to purchase fifth-grade rejuvenation pills and fifth-grade qi restoration pills, then spent another 200,000 spirit value to purchase dragon strength pills.

dragon strength pill: Greatly enhances the Physical Body strength of the user for a short period.

It was a valuable Medicinal Pill that could be used as a trump card.

400,000 exchange points disappeared instantly, and Lu Xingchen became poor again.

But he didn't feel a trace of reluctance.

Because accumulating more exchange points was useless; they only had value when converted into combat power.

For the next three days, Lu Xingchen locked himself in his Immortal Cave, attempting to refine fifth-grade pellets/pills.

With the System's professional attributes and the blessing of his Mortal Realm Great Perfection Soul, he quickly got the hang of it, successfully refining a fifth-grade pellet/pill on his first attempt.

Lu Xingchen refined ten fifth-grade rejuvenation pills, five fifth-grade qi restoration pills, and five dragon strength pills.

He then stored the Medicinal Pills in his Storage Ring and went to Jiang E's door.

There were thousands of Cangxuan Sect Outer Sect Disciples, but only over a hundred Inner Sect Disciples had Cultivated to the Martial King Realm and passed the assessment.

With such a small number, although there were factions, they weren't as organized as in the Outer Sect; basically, everyone lived their own lives.

In the Outer Sect, he could sell Medicinal Pills through the Ghost Gate, but there was no channel in the Inner Sect.

So, he wanted Jiang E to do this grunt work.

Lu Xingchen raised his right hand and gently knocked on the door.

Three minutes later, Jiang E opened the door.

The moment she saw Lu Xingchen, a look of joy appeared on her face.

"Junior Brother Lu, is there something you need me for?"

Lu Xingchen smiled, "Indeed, I have a favor to ask. I want to earn spirit value by refining Medicinal Pills to cover the expenses of the Spirit Gathering Pagoda, but selling them myself is too time-consuming."

"So I'd like to ask Senior Sister Jiang E to help me sell Medicinal Pills, and I can give you a commission."

Hearing this, Jiang E was slightly stunned and said in a deep voice, "Do you trust me that much? What if I embezzle the Medicinal Pills or falsely report the price? What would you do then?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "We've been through life and death together. I believe Senior Sister Jiang won't deceive me!"

Jiang E nodded heavily, "Since that's the case, I'll take on this task."

A smile appeared on Lu Xingchen's face.

"That's wonderful! Senior Sister Jiang, what percentage do you think is appropriate?"

Jiang E said softly, "No need for a commission, I'll help you sell them for free. I haven't repaid you for the favor of giving me the Heaven Swallowing Art yet; I've long wanted to repay you."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was also surprised.

No one's time came easily.

Jiang E also needed time to Cultivate and complete Sect tasks.

Yet she was willing to help him for free; this favor was enough to repay the debt for the Heaven Swallowing Art.

Lu Xingchen didn't stand on ceremony and immediately nodded, "Since that's the case, then I thank Senior Sister Jiang! These are the Medicinal Pills I refined these past few days; please Senior Sister Jiang, help me handle them."

With that, Lu Xingchen waved his sleeve, and ten rejuvenation pills and ten qi recovery pills appeared on the table.

Jiang E looked at these Medicinal Pills, her heart trembled, then she said enviously, "Alchemists are indeed superior! Although I also have Medicinal Pills, they are for use as life-saving trump cards."

"Someone like Junior Brother Lu, who takes out dozens of Medicinal Pills at once, is simply unheard of! I'm truly envious."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Alchemists do make money, but the cost of cultivating an excellent Alchemist is simply too great. Senior Sister Jiang E, there's no need to underestimate yourself."