Chapter Seventeen: Refining Pills and Exchange

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  It's true, Wu Ming thought that this 'sister' was quite lovely. She actually ran back to the Scripture Pavilion and made a scene with Elder Xu again, and managed to get another spot, immediately shrinking into the second floor. At the same time, she entrusted Wu Ming not to be discouraged, saying that she would definitely work twice as hard, and once she had mastered her martial skills and gained enough strength, she would absolutely bring back good medicine that could clear his meridians and bones.

  These words moved Wu Ming's heart, this life was also an orphan, but there was still a girl by his side who cared about him, what more could he ask for? This was already enough, happiness was that simple!

  Closing his eyes, Wu Ming had already made up his mind to protect this beautiful and innocent Shifu, even if it meant sacrificing his entire life. At the same time, he also thought about finding a suitable martial art for her in the world of Wuxia, at least one that was Heaven-level or above.

  Unfortunately, the Nine Yang Scripture and those few martial skills tend towards the masculine side, otherwise he would have taken them out to give to Shi Jingxuan. If she were to study that ultimate skill for a few years, I'm afraid even Zhang Wuji would be no match for her.

  "Alas, no money!" Wu Ming sighed. If he had the money, he could directly exchange it for cultivation experience and then next time he logged into the martial arts interface, it would be a breeze to defeat monsters. What technique couldn't he get?

  "Hey, you're thinking about money at such a young age. I ask you, what do you want so much money for? Don't you have several thousand taels saved up already? Could it be that you've got spring fever and are looking to find a wife? Let me tell you, this is very normal, once you've had contact with women in the future, you'll understand, that feeling, tsk, tsk, it's absolutely intoxicating! But now, talking to you, a young virgin like you, is pointless, you still don't get it!" Xu Mingxin said with a sly face, speaking in a low voice to Wu Ming.

  Maybe it's because they've been together for a long time, but the two are now quite familiar with each other. Wu Ming also has some understanding of this Old Man Xu, who looks serious at times, but is actually an old rascal who speaks his mind freely and says whatever comes to his mouth. At this moment, he doesn't have any air of a senior at all, just like an old hooligan!

  Wu Ming looked at Xu Ming with a playful expression and said, "I'm still a young virgin, after all, I'm still young, but I heard that someone is still an old virgin, how did you get this experience? Did you just lose your virginity in the past few days?"

  Xu Ming's old face turned red, and he glared at Wu Ming with a fierce gaze. He swung his sleeve and said: "I'm telling you, kid, I'm sharing some experience with you, how come you don't take it seriously? Are you kidding me? With my charming looks and being a handsome guy loved by everyone, how could I still be an old bachelor? Who told you such nonsense? Let him stand up and let me take a look! See if I won't slap him to death with one palm?"

  Wu Ming stifled a laugh and said, "Hey, Elder Xu, don't be embarrassed, I didn't say you're an old bachelor, did I? I was talking about someone else, maybe it's not even you?"

  Xu Ming nodded and said, "Yeah, that's more like it! I knew it, who would say I'm an old bachelor? How could a handsome guy like me possibly be...?"

  Xu Chang Lao, who was admiring himself, was interrupted, "Xu Chang Lao, that jade token..."

  "Cough, cough...". Xu Mingxin's face turned even redder, if it weren't for his dark complexion making it hard to see clearly, it would have been as red as a monkey's butt. He then saw him grab the jade plate handed over by the disciple and waved his hand to let him leave.

  After that disciple left, Xu Mingxin said in a low voice to Wu Ming: "Kid, you've gotten me killed this time."

  Wu Ming shrugged, holding back a belly laugh, unable to speak. This old rascal, who told you that when I mention women, you get excited? Who said that just because I want silver, it's for marrying a wife? Can't I use it for cultivation?

  Wu Mingdao said: "Xu Changlao, do you have any special way to make money? I want to learn..."

  Xu Mingxin fell silent for a moment before suddenly bursting out laughing: "You little scamp, sitting on a treasure mountain and still asking this? Don't you even think about what kind of place this is?"

  Wu Ming's face changed slightly, and he said in a low voice: "Xu Changlao, you're saying... No way, this is impossible. I couldn't possibly resell the secret manual. And if we get caught, I've heard the punishment is severe... We could be beaten to death."

  "Bang..."

  Xu Mingxin knocked Wu Ming's head heavily, "I'm asking you, how come your brain is always full of such despicable things? Who told you to go resell the secret recipe?"

  "What's going on?" Wu Ming rubbed his aching head, bewildered.

  Xu Mingxin suddenly laughed and said: "Hey, you little kid is also confused sometimes. Do you know what's the most valuable thing now?"

  "What? A secret recipe? No, could it be a pill? Ah, you're telling me to go learn alchemy? Ah, how did I not think of that?" Wu Ming's eyes widened with excitement. Alchemy, pills were extremely valuable, and the process of alchemy was mostly unrelated to cultivation, mainly relying on experience. However, although the hidden scripture pavilion had methods for alchemy, it seemed a bit too late now, as there was only one month left before the martial arts conference. Although his current strength made those black-clothed men no match for him, he didn't think they would let him off that easily.

  Suddenly, Wu Ming's brain flashed with an idea, which wasn't bad. Although he couldn't refine the pill himself in a short period of time, he could spend money to exchange it through the system. Exchanging one Qi Gathering Pill seemed to only require 1,000 two silver coins, right? And buying one Qi Gathering Pill on this side would cost at least half a low-grade spirit stone, which was worth 10,000 white silver coins!

  This deal is a bargain! Why don't I just become a profiteer?

  Thinking of this, Wu Ming's heart was filled with uncontrollable excitement. How could he not have thought of this? If the sale of this elixir is successful, wouldn't a pile of silver coins come pouring in? At that time, why would he still worry about money? Ah, right, he must get silver coins, no spirit stones! Spirit stones aren't worth 10,000 taels in the system!

  Wu Ming said with a smile: "Xu Changlao, thank you! I'll go read books now. Hehe, if I gain something later, I will definitely repay you heavily! By the way, I need some silver for alchemy, can you lend me some first?"

  Xu Zhanglao rolled his eyes, "Looks like I've kicked myself in the foot. Fine, it was my idea, speak up, how much do you want?"

  "Ten thousand taels of white silver!"

  "Alright, here's ten thousand taels, now take it and get out of here!" Old Master Xu hastily pulled out a few silver bills from his bosom.

  This silver is worthless in the eyes of a martial artist. If it weren't for the sect, this thing would be nothing but a pile of scrap paper. As long as you don't ask to borrow spiritual stones, it's much easier to deal with.

  Wu Ming smiled and took the silver ticket, then ran off to find the alchemy book with a flourish. After all, this posture was still necessary, otherwise it would arouse other people's curiosity.

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