Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Repaying a Hundredfold

As he left Wanshi Studio, Li Jizhou appeared composed.

Although it may be impossible to wait for the Little Fire Spirit to take shape in this lifetime, as long as it can awaken its True Spirit, ascend to a Tier Two Spirit Body, and its fire spirit characteristics are fully utilized, it would be more than adequate as an alchemy assistant.

The power of a Tier Two Fire Spirit’s Spirit Fire surpasses even Top-Grade Pill Fire!

Moreover, according to Cyan Ox Wanderer, natural fire spirits also vary in quality, and judging by the color of this fire spirit, its quality might not be low!

The only difficulty lies in the conditions for awakening the True Spirit and ascending to a Tier Two Spirit Body.

“Pill Master Li, did you find any relevant information?” As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Talisman Master Shen’s graceful wife waiting by the door.

“Greetings, sister-in-law. The information inside is confusing and complex, hard to distinguish between true and false. I was just browsing without specific needs.” Li Jizhou said, smiling.

“Giggle~ My husband says the same thing every time he comes out.” The woman covered her face with a light laugh.

“Where’s Talisman Master Shen?” Li Jizhou shifted the topic.

“Oh, correct, my husband asked me to wait here. He wants Pill Master Li to help identify a pill that he’s uncertain about.”

“Please lead the way, sister-in-law!”

A square in the Lower City District is where personal stalls are licensed by Immortal City, only requiring stall fees and receiving protection from the city.

Many artisans with skills insufficient to become Honored Guest Elders in commerce utilize this space to make transactions, with prices slightly higher than selling to businesses.

Besides, it’s also a gathering place for many small merchants, individual loose cultivators trading resources.

Whether intentional management or genuine incidents, every few months, news of someone finding a hidden treasure breaks here.

As a result, the place is always bustling with people.

Talisman Master Shen visits here periodically.

Soon, the woman led Li Jizhou to a stall.

Talisman Master Shen was respectfully called “senior” by someone, who sought advice on talismans from him.

In the Upper City District, Talisman Master Shen is low-key and amicable, never underestimating neighbors due to his Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation or Tier Two Talisman Master status.

He treated Li Jizhou with the same respect.

Yet outside, he still maintains the dignified presence of a Foundation Establishment Stage senior.

“Thank you, Senior Shen, for your guidance.”

Though displaying authority, Talisman Master Shen casually pointed out some talisman knowledge.

This prompted deep gratitude from the other person.

“Husband.” The woman softly called.

Upon hearing her, Talisman Master Shen turned and, upon seeing Li Jizhou, his expression became warm and friendly.

“Dear brother, did you find what you need?”

Li Jizhou shook his head with a smile.

“Li Jizhou?” Suddenly, the person who sought talisman advice turned, shocked, and looked at Li Jizhou.

Li Jizhou was slightly taken aback, turned to see the person, raised his eyebrows a bit, then calmly returned the smile with a nod: “Friend Lin, it’s been awhile.”

Since parting ways eighteen years ago, Li Jizhou hadn’t thought about the Lin Chaobei family, unexpectedly meeting them now.

However, he felt no emotional shift.

“Ji Zhou, why… why are you in Immortal City? And how do you know Senior Shen?” Lin Chaobei’s face lit up with the joy of meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land.

“Everything is about chance and fortune, not worth mentioning.” Li Jizhou maintained a tranquil smile.

“This…” Lin Chaobei sensed the unfamiliarity from Li Jizhou, momentarily dazed.

“Oh? Dear brother, you’re familiar with Talisman Master Lin?” Talisman Master Shen asked unexpectedly.

Li Jizhou laughed freely: “The title of ’friend’ is enough for me.”

He then took out three hundred Spirit Stones from his storage bag: “Friend Lin, I once promised to repay a hundredfold, please accept them.”

In the cultivation realm, promises cannot be recklessly made; once made, it’s best to fulfill them.

Lin Chaobei gave him three Spirit Stones before leaving, which were indeed critical for him.

Though Lin Chaobei and his wife didn’t expect Li Jizhou to repay, it was equivalent to using three Spirit Stones to sever ties between the two families.

Regarding this, Li Jizhou was calm and understanding, never resenting them.

However, his hundredfold repayment promise stood independent of relations with Lin Chaobei’s family.

At that time, whoever provided him with starting capital would receive a hundredfold repayment.

It was unrelated to gratitude; just a transaction.

“Friend Lin, farewell!” After handing over the Spirit Stones to the still stunned Lin Chaobei, Li Jizhou nodded slightly and proceeded with Talisman Master Shen to a stall run by a loose cultivator.

Encountering Lin Chaobei did not affect his state of mind in the slightest.

“Dear brother, can you help me look at this ancient pill?” Talisman Master Shen toured around today and found this pill surrounded by Spirit Stone ore the most intriguing.

Li Jizhou glanced over the stall, finding it disorganized, showcasing various items, including the pill covered by Spirit Stone ore that caught Talisman Master Shen’s interest.

Li Jizhou had seen many such pills in his previous life.

Typically, they are relics of ancient cultivators who perished on Spirit Veins, leaving pills within porcelain bottles on the veins; over time, Spirit Stone ore formed, enshrouding the pill.

Enclosed by Spirit Stone ore, the long-term nourishment from Spiritual Qi preserves the pill’s potency, occasionally transforming its quality.

Due to the passage of time and reliance on Spirit Stone ore to maintain efficacy, once opened, they must be consumed within twelve hours, or their potency rapidly diminishes, ultimately turning to residue.

Moreover, because Spirit Stone ore mixes minerals, isolating internal spiritual item signatures, cultivators can only observe the pill’s color and shape through Divine Sense,

while its essence, aroma, or rich spiritual energy remains inaccessible, making assessment of its quality, origin, production technique, and rank challenging.

Over time, those discovering such pills in spirit mines ceased opening them for sale, opting to sell them as blind boxes.

Examining this ancient pill with Divine Sense, Li Jizhou found its luster transparent, shape full, and adorned with cloud patterns, indicating it’s a Top-Grade pill.

Yet, unable to perceive its aroma or the concentration of its Spiritual Qi, and with no unusual exterior markings,

it’s indeed difficult to identify the pill accurately.

The ranks, whether Tier One or Tier Two, remain unknown.

If he could smell it, Li Jizhou, leveraging his prior life Alchemy Dao experience, could undoubtedly determine its rank below Tier Three.

After thorough inspection, Li Jizhou ultimately shook his head, reluctant to conjecture without certainty.

Talisman Master Shen laughed, patting Li Jizhou’s shoulder; his findings were anticipated.

“Dear brother, so, should I buy it or not?”

Li Jizhou smiled, waving his hand: “Brother Shen, I would have spoken plainly if assured; lacking confidence, I cannot advise.”

“Haha, in that case, we can only gamble. Let’s wager together on this ancient pill; if we win, you get half the profit, and if we lose, I’ll fully bear the loss.” Without waiting for a response, Talisman Master Shen immediately handed the vendor two hundred Spirit Stones.

This price equates to a Tier Two introductory Top-Grade pill.

Li Jizhou raised his eyebrow slightly at the scene.

Talisman Master Shen’s current decisiveness and openness contrast his diligent work, supporting numerous wives and concubines.

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