Path to Heaven
chapter-174

Chapter 174: A Concoction Method

Excluding the harvest of demonic beasts, Wei Suo and Han Weiwei emptied out the rest of the Tetrasea Hall cultivators’ items.

Apart from those few artifacts he acquired from the Goldhoop Monk and others, there wasn’t any other artifacts stored in those Treasure Receiving Pockets.

Still, every Treasure Receiving Pocket contained spiritual stone pouches, with the most generous one revealing over 10,000 low grade spiritual stones, while the poorest only providing 1-2,000 low grade spiritual stones. Summing everything up, it added to nearly 80,000 low grade spiritual stones.

Nevertheless, all these no longer caused Wei Suo to gape vacantly, because it seemed as though each Treasure Receiving Pocket similarly stored a large pouch of pure white pellet medicines. Adding up the 20 plus white silk pouches of pellet medicines, there was minimally over 10,000 pellets. Apart from those pellet medicines, the majority of Treasure Receiving Pockets also revealed a cyan pouch of pellet medicines.

These cyan pellet medicines were twice the size of yellow beans, and were stored in astonishing quantities of 2,000 – 3,000 per pouch.

“True Recovery Pellets!”

The pure white pellet medicines emanated a mild sweet scene, which Han Weiwei could very acutely determine, they were the core reason for her pursuing a cultivator into Seven Stars City.

On the contrary, Han Weiwei, which could be counted as a tier 1 or 2 alchemist, couldn’t deduce what the tiny cyan pellet medicine was.

“Wei Suo, what’re you doing?!”

While muttering to herself, this Wei Suo had bluntly picked up a pellet and sampled it. She immediately yelled in shock. “Quickly spit it out, it may be poisonous!”

“Why would they concoct so many poison pills.” Wei Suo ignored her and swallowed it. Then, he cast a baffled gaze towards Han Weiwei. “Smell it, what kind of pellet medicine do you think it resembles?”

Han Weiwei became slightly stumped. Then, she pinched a pill and smelled it carefully. Her expression suddenly changed drastically and without speaking, she swallowed the pill.

Nangong Yuqing became rather puzzled by the expressions the other two were exhibiting. Hence, she couldn’t resist the urge to consume a pill for herself. Yet after consuming it, she was immediately baffled. “Energy Restore Pellet?”

That white True Recovery Pellet was the equivalent of an Energy Recovery Pellet. As for the efficacy of this cyan pellet, it was slightly higher than an Energy Restore Pellet.

“Could it be, an alchemist master in the Tetrasea Hall has concocted these pellet medicines?” Han Weiwei batted a look of displeasure at Wei Suo.

“I’m afraid it isn’t so simple.” Wei Suo smiled wryly. “The few ringleaders of the Tetrasea Hall were all present. Did you notice a single thing related to pellet concoction back at Guhuai Manor?”

Han Weiwei’s perception was rather keen as he brows skipped. “Perhaps, Wei Suo, have you discovered something else?”

“I didn’t.” Wei Suo glanced at Han Weiwei and continued. “Except, before I sneakily assassinated Huang Tianya, he attempted to repress me with the name of Elder Li Shaohua of East Victory.”

“East Victory?” Han Weiwei’s complexion abruptly turned pale. “Could it be you’re implying…..”

Wei Suo nodded. “I’m guessing that’s roughly the case. Otherwise, if he had other special and powerful backings, he would’ve definitely spewed the beans then.”

After listening to all this mystifying conversation for so long, Nangong Yuqing couldn’t take it anymore and inquired of Wei Suo, “What exactly is going on?”

“The main source of income of the Precious Treasure Pavilion is from the sale of Energy Recovery Pellets and Energy Restore Pellets, while other higher grade pellet medicines can only be concocted by Ji Ya. Moreover, each high grade pellet requires more time to concoct.” Wei Suo looked at Nangong Yuqing and continued, “Of those two pellet medicines, the priority is naturally the Energy Restore Pellets. This is because although Spirit Peak City has roughly 100,000 cultivators, many do not reside in the city daily. Fundamentally, there is approximately 60-70,000 cultivators operating in the city daily. Of these cultivators, only a sparse amount are Heavenly Circuit Stage cultivators. Theoretically speaking, only Heavenly Circuit Stage cultivators would utilize the Energy Recovery Pellets that provides better energy recovering results. Most would still employ Energy Restore Pellets.”

After pausing briefly, Wei Suo proceeded again, “Not this True Recovery Pellets that have surfaced. Moreover, its effects are roughly identical to the Precious Treasure Pavilion’s Energy Recovery Pellets, yet its valuation is somewhat cheaper. Even a cultivator without brains would procure the True Recovery Pellets instead. In this manner, the Precious Treasure Pavilion will lose a portion of their business. Yet right now, with the appearance of something that equates the Energy Restore Pellets, and if its valuation is slightly cheaper than the Energy Restore Pellets…..”

When he spoke till here, Nangong Yuqing could already understand. “Wei Suo, you’re implying that a certain powerful faction is concocting these two types of pellet medicines, in an attempt to ruin the Precious Treasure Pavilion?”

“Anyway, I reckon the one pulling the strings behind, is most likely East Victory.” Wei Suo snorted. “Haven’t you heard that Dong Qingyi drools and covets Ji Ya, no? By ruining the Precious Treasure Pavilion, he would probably have a chance to lay hands on her.”

“If you bring in East Victory, then I too feel that is very probable.” Nangong Yuqing whispered and nodded. “Within these few years, the influence of East Victory has been expanding increasingly, nevertheless, they have always been suppressed by the Star Convening Sect. To develop within Seven Stars City and surpass the Star Convening Sect is seemingly an impossibility.”

“Not good! I must hurry and inform my senior sister.” Han Weiwei interrupted and wanted to depart immediately.

“Kid, if you truly wish to help that Ji Ya, it is actually very simple.” At this moment, the old man’s voice rung out conceitedly. “In any case, since you’ve gotten your fill of the scenery, logically speaking you ought to help her, eh. How much cheaper is this True Recovery Pellet as compared to her Energy Recovery Pellet?”

“Wait a moment.” Wei Suo immediately yelled at Han Weiwei on purpose. “How much cheaper is their True Recovery Pellet as compared to your Energy Recovery Pellet?”

“A tenth, why?”

“Give me some time.” Wei Suo’s eyes flickered as he continued. “I have a concoction method. Pass it to your senior sister and make sure she attempts it, we shall see if the pellet medicine she concocts will be useful.”

Han Weiwei became slightly dazed. “You possess a concoction method?”

Wei Suo nodded but didn’t mention anything else. Back when he was in secluded training, he kept pieces of paper in his Treasure Receiving Pocket, where he would get his Mind Devouring Bug to deliver to Zhu Xiaochun to procure stuff for him. Right now, he wrote something down on a piece of paper and handed it to Han Weiwei.

“I must first prepare the items required for training. Returning to Spirit Peak City now, the night market wouldn’t supply me with the items I need. I will stay here in Moonfall City for another day. Besides, the transportation array directly to Spirit Peak City is relatively safe, I won’t be escorting you back to Spirit Peak City then.” Wei Suo simultaneously informed Han Weiwei while writing the concoction method for her.

“I’ll accompany her then.” Nangong Yuqing glanced at Wei Suo and uttered. “I need to notify the Iron Policy that our link to Li Honglin has been broken.”

“Actually, you can withdraw from the Iron Policy. After all, we’ve acquired so many demonic beasts which will be distributed amongst us evenly. With our partnership in the future, you wouldn’t be lacking spiritual stones anymore.” Wei Suo nodded and very earnestly gazed at Nangong Yuqing. “Even with adding the spiritual stones required by Zhu Xiaochun and Zhen Chongming to cultivate, it wouldn’t be a problem at all.”

“Are you officially inviting me to join you and Han Weiwei?” Nangong Yuqing didn’t expect Wei Suo to be so straightforward. Her eyes flickered with emotions but she sincerely replied, “I have a few good friends in the Iron Policy. Moreover, back at Cyan Wind Mound, one of the cultivators killed by the Black Fiend is a friend who has gone through life and death with me.”

Wei Suo replied. “Therefore, you must definitely work with the Iron Policy to avenge them, am I right?”

Nangong Yuqing nodded. “That’s correct.”

“Then after avenging them, you can withdraw from Iron Policy, no?”

Listening to the shamelessness in Wei Suo’s words, Nangong Yuqing giggled. Nevertheless, her heart was thoroughly moved, because most of the opponents that Wei Suo had incurred was somewhat related to her.

“Alright. As long as you promise me something, I will leave the Iron Policy once all these is over, and join your little party.” After hesitating slightly, Nangong Yuqing stared into Wei Suo’s eyes sincerely and nodded.

“Promise what?” Wei Suo was slightly puzzled.

“Promise you wouldn’t commit those 700 spiritual stones deed anymore.” While the impatient Han Weiwei was marching out, she very disdainfully scoffed. “What else?”

Nangong Yuqing then blushed and without saying anything else, she departed with Han Weiwei. It appears that Han Weiwei was indeed spot on.

“Ah?” Wei Suo stared blankly, but exclaimed at once before Nangong Yuqing and Han Weiwei strolled out. “Don’t worry, I definitely won’t resort to those 700 spiritual stones deed!”

“Wakao! We forgot to discuss about our rendezvous.” After exclaiming out loud, Wei Suo abruptly woke up from his reverie and chased out. After a brief while, as though he had just peeped at a beauty showering, he returned to the room with great satisfaction.

When Wei Suo finally shut the doors, the green gowned Old Man blatantly floated out from the Ghost Raising Jar. He sized Wei Suo up spitefully and mocked, “I still thought you would’ve shamelessly requested for Nangong Yuqing to follow you, didn’t expect you’d actually let her leave with Han Weiwei. Groveling all the way to Seven Stars City just for her, aren’t you worried about just letting her leave like that?”

“Worried to the point of death!” Wei Suo shook his head. “Frankly speaking, do you really think she isn’t aware why organizations like the Flying Eagle and Iron Policy do not normally possess expert cultivators? Expert cultivators can earn spiritual stones quickly themselves. Moreover, such organizations would only serve to incur various kinds of trouble, there isn’t a benefit at all. However, she isn’t the type of cultivator that would forsake morality when she sees profits. I understand that because she has obtained benefits from the Iron Policy before, she definitely wishes to express her gratitude before she leaves. In truth, I think that is pure folly but yet, that is what I like about her. Furthermore, with my current level, following her around and encountering powerful personas wouldn’t be advantageous to me at all. It is best I devise methods to raise my own cultivation and prowess. First, I must establish a cavern abode, a place of asylum when I can no longer patronize these cities. Right, old head, what kind of concoction method did you hand to Ji Ya? Also, do you know of a way to install an Earth Furnace?”

“Indeed! In my perspective, the best cultivators slaughters all! Plunders all! As long as benefits exists, seize them all without recognizing friend or kin! That is truly the fastest path of cultivation. But with your current state, I can see no single aspect at all. Nevertheless, at least you comprehended the logic that in the end, the future belongs to those with the largest and toughest fists. Your plan to establish a cavern abode is one that I fully advocate. As long as you are willing to spend spiritual stones, setting up an Earth Furnace isn’t a problem.” The old man snorted, and paused a while before continuing. “As for the concoction method for Ji Ya, it is pretty much something similar to the Energy Recovery Pellet. However, with the valuation of present era materials, the cost required to concoct one would be lowered by roughly a third.”

“Oh? Meaning it will be cheaper than the True Recovery Pellet by roughly a quarter?” Wei Suo gaped with surprise. “Old fart you are truly good, why didn’t you tell me this earlier?”

“What kind of good would that concoction method do for you? Just use the Energy Recovery Pellets. It’ll save you time, and besides if you’re thinking of earning spiritual stones with that, I can say, isn’t the cost for crafting a Fireball Talisman even lower?” The old man glanced at Wei Suo disdainfully.

Thinking that it made sense, Wei Suo nodded and no longer spoke. Instead, he begun calculating within his heart.

Since I’m not in a rush now, and Nangong Yuqing wouldn’t leave the Iron Policy for the mean time, it’s exactly the same as before. It is best I temporarily keep some secrets away from Nangong Yuqing and Han Weiwei.

For the following matter of establish his cavern abode, Wei Suo had decided to accomplish this himself, and merely decided to rendezvous with Nangong Yuqing and Han Weiwei only if an emergency cropped up.

Proceeding from here, Wei Suo needed to contemplate over finding means, like defensive formation arrays, to protect one’s cavern abode. Also, he needed to deliberate over constructing the interior of his cavern abode, and erecting an Earth Furnace room. With that, not only can Zhen Chongming concoct pellets for him directly in his cavern abode, it would guard against others tailing those two blockheads. Otherwise, it would be problematic if others picked up clues about him. Moreover, Wei Suo also wanted to attempt forging artifacts, as such, all these was needed.

As for Ye Guwei and Ye Xiaozheng, Han Weiwei had already arranged to send them back to Precious Treasure Pavilion of Spirit Peak City. Now that Han Weiwei is returning, Wei Suo didn’t need to concern himself with Ye Xiaozheng’s injuries.