nagpurpolice Chapter 32: Consuming a High-Grade "Awakening Pill"
Chapter 32: Consuming a High-Grade "Awakening Pill"
"Sure, Uncle Jiang offered to help me research the superior formula for the [Golden Spirit Cage]. Although the final result wasn't ideal, I'll still let him be the first to pre-order the [Awakening Pill] and charge only the cost price. However..."
With a tap, Zhao Nan handed the remaining small porcelain bottle to Jiang Qiu. "This is the first time we've refined this formula for the [Awakening Pill]. Only one pill will be produced per batch, and according to the exclusive supply agreement, it will be given to the corresponding cultivator."
"Thank you, shop owner." Jiang Qiu accepted the gift with both hands.
A smile naturally appeared on his face, while Jiang Qiao's lips curved downwards like an arched bridge. "And what about the second batch?"
"Hmm~" Zhao Nan's voice was gentle and nasal as her gaze fell on Jiang Qiu's face. "Let's see when he cultivates another round of [Golden Spirit Cage]."
"He...he," Jiang Qiao's chubby index finger trembled, as if she had a lump of salt in her throat, making it difficult to swallow, "How much...how much does it cost you to cultivate the [Golden Spirit Cage]? My father will cover it all for you. Cultivate another top-grade one within a month, and I want an [Awakening Pill] too!"
"Hmm?" Jiang Qiu blinked.
Jiang Qiao was spoiled and rude.
They were quite generous with the [Awakening Pill].
However, one should not overshadow the other.
Jiang Qiu glanced at Zhao Nan and shook her head. "I'm only responsible for supplying the shop owner with the [Golden Spirit Cage]. I'll cultivate as many as the shop owner needs, but it'll be difficult to produce a second one within a month because I need to use my spiritual energy to cultivate the [Wooden Flower] for the assessment."
"Hmph! You've already managed to cultivate a top-grade [Golden Spirit Cage], why bother with the assessment? There's no way you'll be shortchanged on a training spot," Jiang Qiao glared at him, then turned to rub her eyes, "Sister Zhao Nan~"
"Come on~ no rush." Zhao Nan took a bite of the tender white cucumber she casually picked up from the basket, and her crisp voice deflated Jiang Qiao.
She had no reason to force Zhao Nan to refine the elixir.
Even his father was very polite to the other party.
While chewing on a cucumber, Zhao Nan returned to the main topic, "Jiang Qiu, the news of the successful refinement of the [Awakening Pill] will spread soon. Can you guarantee a stable supply of [Golden Spirit Cages] with these rare characteristics?"
"Yes, as long as I have enough resources and time, I can produce this [Golden Spirit Cage]." Jiang Qiu squeezed the small porcelain bottle and nodded.
"Click~ Have you decided on the deposit?"
"4 per piece."
"Click~ Hmm, besides that, and considering the share based on rare characteristics, a level 1 spirit fruit used as an auxiliary ingredient in a level 2 pill can only give the cultivator a maximum of 3%. I can give you 10%, which is equivalent to the weight of the main ingredient. Is that acceptable?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qiao and Yao Yao looked up sharply.
stunned.
"How many?"
"Isn't this just dividing the main ingredients?"
Jiang Qiu paused, deep in thought, "10%, is that roughly the same as the ordinary trait of any of my top-grade Wood-Fate Flower Fruits?"
"Not even close!" Yao Yao pulled out a list of the value of level 2 spirit fruits and presented it to him. "Level 1 pills are divided according to the quality of their characteristics because level 1 pills are often made with a single main ingredient, so the cost is not too high and the alchemy process is mature. Naturally, the better the characteristics, the higher the value."
"But Level 2 pills require multiple main ingredients, making them more expensive. They also have specific requirements for properties. Sometimes, rarer ingredients aren't necessarily more useful than common ones. So, as long as the requirements are met, the profit share is usually a fixed 10%. And look at the deposit for Level 2 pills—the cost of refining Level 2 pills is very high, and the selling price is also very high!"
"Hiss," Jiang Qiu glanced at the list, his pupils dilating slightly. His gaze involuntarily fell on the small porcelain bottle, as if he were holding a thick gold brick in his hand, and he exclaimed, "So my [Awakening Pill] is worth hundreds of thousands?"
"Oh my, how can it be so cheap!" Jiang Qiao's voice suddenly became shrill as she scratched her head. "Jiang Qiu, don't you have any idea? A regular high-grade level 2 pill is normally worth hundreds of thousands, but this is an [Awakening Pill] that can awaken one's physique after birth. A single pill is easily worth over a million!"
"Awakened physique?"
Jiang Qiu's heart skipped a beat.
In the county, anyone with good physique can be called a genius.
They will receive extra points in the college entrance examination because of this.
They are even rare enough to get a guaranteed admission.
Even if they stay in the county.
It will also receive attention from various parks.
They might even compete to train him.
However, this is not something you are born with.
If you weren't born with it, you'll never have it in this life.
How can one awaken later in life?
He was astonished, yet his blood boiled with excitement. If it truly had such miraculous effects, a million-dollar price tag wouldn't be an exaggeration. He couldn't help but feel flattered. "Shopkeeper, are you really going to give me such a valuable pill?"
"Click~ Hmm, it's written in the exclusive agreement that you're the first cultivator to meet the requirements and will receive the first completed pill," Zhao Nan's cheeks puffed out, her voice as clear as ever, "So, will you accept my share?"
"I accept! Thank you, shopkeeper!" Jiang Qiu gripped the small porcelain bottle tightly, her palms warm, her eyes deep and thoughtful.
The value of this exclusive agreement is probably beyond the reach of many trainees. After swallowing the [Awakening Pill] and awakening any of his physical constitutions, he will be able to progress on his cultivation path even faster and further!
"Hmm~ no need to thank me," Zhao Nan said, munching on a cucumber, his eyes brighter than usual. "Now that we've finished negotiating the price, why don't you try the [Awakening Pill]? I'll also test the effects of this formula."
You'll have to take [Kaijue Dan] sooner or later.
With an optimized panel, one is guaranteed to awaken their physique.
They couldn't hide it when the assessment came.
There's no need to hide this kind of thing.
On the contrary, it's better to show your talent early so you can move up the ladder.
Jiang Qiu's eyes narrowed. "Okay."
With a soft pop, a warm, yellow pill was poured into the palm of the hand, radiating a gentle light like a small sun.
Glug, swallowed into the mouth, turning into a warm current.
The liquid went straight down his throat, and the panel appeared—
[Consuming a high-grade "Awakening Pill"]
Awakening a "Constitution"
Given the rarity of high-grade elixirs, this "physique" has a high probability of receiving a rare bonus from the fusion of the "Golden Spirit Cage" characteristics.
[About to transform, choosing a more preferred optimization direction:]
【1. Mainstream Martial Arts (Predicted to be Rare)】
【2. Spiritual Plant Nurturing (Pre-order Rare)】
【3. Formation Arrangement (Pre-ordered Rare)】
Martial arts has always been the mainstream of cultivation. There are even special martial arts classes in high schools. The corresponding special programs are directly connected to the front lines, and every year martial arts students are continuously sent there to assist in pioneering and resisting monsters.
Even in the county town, as a rear area, there are quite a few martial arts practitioners. Most of the trainee spirit plant masters and trainee alchemists practice martial arts to strengthen their bodies. Before they officially advance, they can be considered martial arts practitioners.
Choosing one will definitely not be a loss.
It has its own optimized panel adapted for plant masters.
I am about to embark on the path of spiritual plant cultivation.
Option two is definitely the better choice, it's the icing on the cake!
Without considering the three options, Jiang Qiu resolutely chose option two. Immediately, a surge of powerful spiritual energy erupted from his internal organs, flowing endlessly—
Buzz!
Outside the building, the night market was bustling with people and stalls, a lively and noisy scene. Suddenly, Zhang San stopped and frowned.
He looked at his wrist; his pulse was throbbing. A wisp of green spiritual energy emerged from his fingertips, but he managed to grab at it twice in quick succession, and it slipped away.
"Li Si, that's strange, have you...?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, Zhang San's pupils shrank to pinpoints.
Dozens, even hundreds, of people on the road were seen making similar movements, throwing the entire underground market into chaos. Colorful spiritual energy was being extracted from their bodies, like tiny fish being drawn into a giant deep-sea whirlpool.
They swirl, converge, and shrink.
The night sky seemed to shift and change, resembling a cumulus cloud.
With a whoosh, Li Si also grabbed at the untouchable spiritual energy, utterly terrified. "Zhang San, what the hell is going on?"