Chapter 39: Ruthless

Are we going out again? We just went out not long ago, and now we’re going out again?

Shuang Jiang raised an eyebrow, but still nodded.

She might not even realize it herself, but she had never refused Su Jingzhen’s requests.

“Miss Shuang Jiang, you said earlier that when cultivating, one should hold back and not be too eager. So, when we finish cultivating, refining pills should be a piece of cake. This time, since we still have some spare spirit stones, we can exchange them for medicinal materials and try refining some other types of pills.”

Su Jingzhen said as they walked towards the main street, closing the school gate behind them.

While increasing his strength, he wouldn’t forget that he was still a poor guy.

Shuang Jiang silently nodded in agreement.

She acknowledged his idea.

“Daoist Su, are you going to the street?”

Just as they walked out of the school, they passed by Luo Yuebai’s door, where he was sitting on the stone steps, smiling and greeting Su Jingzhen.

Su Jingzhen cupped his hands in respect: “Greetings, Daoist Luo.”

Ever since Shuang Jiang said that this person was not simple, Su Jingzhen had been curious about him.

Currently, there was no conflict of interest between them, and Su Jingzhen was happy to maintain a good relationship with him.

“Is this the Dao Companion, Shuang Jiang?”

Luo Yuebai asked, looking at Shuang Jiang.

Although Shuang Jiang’s face was still covered in scars and didn’t look good, Luo Yuebai showed no surprise, remaining calm and composed.

Su Jingzhen smiled: “That’s right, this is my Dao Companion, Shuang Jiang.”

Luo Yuebai bowed to Shuang Jiang: “Nice to meet you, Daoist Shuang Jiang.”

Shuang Jiang slightly nodded, not saying a word.

“I still have some business to attend to. When I’m free, I’ll come to visit you, Daoist Luo.”

“Alright, alright.”

After a brief exchange, Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang departed.

“Miss Shuang Jiang, I didn’t notice anything unusual about Daoist Luo.”

After walking some distance, Su Jingzhen asked curiously again.

Just now, Luo Yuebai’s aura didn’t seem to be intentionally restrained, and Su Jingzhen could sense that he was only at the sixth layer of Qi Refining.

In Su Jingzhen’s opinion, a cultivator of this level shouldn’t be worthy of Shuang Jiang’s attention.

However, as soon as he said this, Shuang Jiang’s mouth curved into a scornful smile.

“Since you’ve already sensed that something’s off, I wouldn’t have said that he’s not simple,” she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Let me give you some advice: either keep a distance from him or become a true friend to him. But with your current strength, it’s probably a bit too much to ask to become his friend. It’s better to keep a distance.”

Su Jingzhen was taken aback, then showed a hint of helplessness.

“I know, being naive is a sin. Don’t worry, Miss Shuang Jiang, I’ll be more careful with my life,” Su Jingzhen said with a smile.

Shuang Jiang looked at him, then nodded silently.

She suddenly remembered the first time they met, when Su Jingzhen’s behavior was like that of a scaredy-cat.

A shallow arc of a smile appeared on her lips.

【Emotional Connection +6】

【Remaining usable points: 153】

At this moment, Shuang Jiang’s mood was clearly not bad.

Su Jingzhen was also increasingly delighted.

His Body Cultivation had broken through to the fourth layer of the Flesh Body Mysterious Embryo, and the points were getting closer to 200.

“Today is really a good day,” Su Jingzhen exclaimed.

However, his sudden words made Shuang Jiang pause.

“Fool?”

……

Not long after, Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang changed back into their black robes.

They walked into the Treasure Gathering Pavilion again.

The place was still bustling with activity.

However, Su Jingzhen noticed that among the people queuing up to trade, about half of them were dressed similarly to them.

These people were mostly outsiders.

“More and more outsiders are coming, and Clear Wind Mountain is becoming more attractive,” Su Jingzhen muttered to himself.

This time, the two of them didn’t choose to go to the second floor.

This time, he could get what he needed on the first floor.

After all, he only had over 300 low-grade spirit stones in his pocket.

Su Jingzhen honestly queued up on the first floor and chose the innermost window.

While queuing, Su Jingzhen looked at Shuang Jiang and asked, “Miss Shuang Jiang, looking at this array, it seems that Clear Wind Mountain really has some good stuff. I know my cultivation is limited, so I won’t join the commotion. How about you?”

Su Jingzhen’s heart was a bit curious, and he had been wanting to ask this question.

At the same time, this was also a test.

Until now, he still firmly believed that Shuang Jiang was related to the matters on Clear Wind Mountain.

Shuang Jiang replied calmly, “No need to test me. I said I still have things to do here. After I’m done, I’ll leave.”

She naturally understood the probing intent behind Su Jingzhen’s words.

What she was actually thinking was: Everything on Clear Wind Mountain is mine…

Su Jingzhen smiled wryly and didn’t say anything more.

After about two incense sticks’ worth of time, it was finally his turn.

The girl behind the window was the same one who had served him that day.

“I need a single formula for the The Green Spirit Pill!” Su Jingzhen had been wanting to get this for a while.

The success rate of the Qi-replenishing Pill was already close to 100%, so it was time to try something else.

A bottle of Body Tempering Liquid required 500 low-grade spirit stones, and Su Jingzhen had realized that the return rate of the Qi-replenishing Pill, although 10 times, was still too slow.

The The Green Spirit Pill was also a high-grade pill, but it was used for healing and was one of the most in-demand consumables.

Its market price was higher than the Qi-replenishing Pill, and it was Su Jingzhen’s only choice for now.

In his opinion, if he could raise the success rate of the The Green Spirit Pill to a level similar to the Qi-replenishing Pill, he might be able to try refining a second-grade pill.

If he could refine a second-grade pill and maintain an extremely high success rate, Su Jingzhen might experience what it meant to be a mad alchemist!

When the girl behind the window heard this, her expression changed slightly.

Her attitude immediately became more respectful.

She took a glance at Su Jingzhen’s attire and suddenly remembered that this seemed similar to the person who had sold Qi-replenishing Pills a few days ago.

“Sir, the formula for the The Green Spirit Pill requires 150 low-grade spirit stones. Please forgive me, but the formula requires payment in spirit stones first, and then we’ll provide the goods.”

The girl behind the window gave Su Jingzhen an apologetic smile.

Most cultivators had the ability to memorize things at a glance, including secret techniques and formulas. They could remember them easily, even if they didn’t fully understand them.

Su Jingzhen understood and didn’t hesitate, directly taking out 150 low-grade spirit stones and handing them over.

Considering the cost, this was equivalent to buying ten pills.

Investing in a formula was a worthwhile investment, and Su Jingzhen was willing to spend the money.

Next, Su Jingzhen said, “Also, give me 50 sets of The Green Spirit Pill materials and 50 sets of Qi-replenishing Pill materials. And, within a budget of 100 low-grade spirit stones, bring out some magical tools for me to choose from.”

As he said this, he felt a bit extravagant.

However, the girl behind the window looked at him with a gaze that was full of admiration.

What a big spender!