96 Pharmacis (1/2)
”A Wu Zong can live up to 200 years old, while a spiritual knight can live up to 300 years old. These are fixed figures!”
Ling Yin said in a clear voice. ”The master of the Secluded Mountain Prefecture, Liu Yan, is highly skilled in fire-type spiritual spells. His ability to kill is shocking, but he did not have any achievements with respect to cultivation. Furthermore, he endured a serious injury in his younger days, and from then on recuperated and rarely used his ability. He is reaching his end now... Would Sister like to fill up the vacancy of the Secluded Mountain Prefecture Master?”
Shi Yutong became shocked from her cheeky expression. ”Sister, you are mistaken! If I can improve my martial arts further, then maybe I would think about it, but now I can only hope for peace within Secluded Mountain Prefecture!”
”That's great!”
Ling Yin smiled innocently, as though she was very happy. ”Master is also interested in the appointment, and since Sister has given up, I won't be troubled anymore...”
”Another news for Sister! I previously came in contact with Sect masters from two counties, and they were both supportive of my master taking up the appointment. With Sister's support, it is likely to be settled!”
The Secluded Mountain Prefecture was made up of only six counties. With the support from three and Lieyang County in ruins, they would have gotten the support form the majority.
”Sister, do not worry! Why would I oppose your master?! The Spirit Returning Sect will be behind Master Lu!”
Shi Yutong was a smart woman and clarified her stand.
”Very well, with Sister's support, this is settled!”
Ling Yin smiled, and although she was discussing an important matter, she still had a cheerful disposition.
...
”There is chaos in the Prefecture City!”
It was dawn the next day. Fang Yuan opened the door looked at the sky and thought to himself.
Liu Yan's birthday celebration and the appointment of the Secluded Mountain Prefecture Master would be the cause for trouble!
'A gentleman will not stand under a collapsing wall. Regardless if Liu Yan dies or not, and who would be the newly appointed Prefecture Master, all these are not my business, and it's not worth the risk to be part of it!'
Fang Yuan walked down the street and appeared relaxed. ”After a few more trips, and getting everything that I need, I must leave before the birthday dinner begins!”
The Secluded Mountain Prefecture City was huge; there were two large streets stretching to the North and the South, and in the middle was the City Master's Residence.
”Sanyuan Guan is a famous building along the South Street, it seems that it housed a few impressive people here...”
Thinking about the jade that Ling Yin gave him, he flinched and continued on the North Street.
Fang Yuan's objective was simple. He wanted to explore all the shops which sold spiritual seeds, and afterwards walk about the streets to see what he could find.
'I need luck for this, and it cannot be rushed... I can have lunch at Elemental Gathering Court, I've heard that the spiritual feast there is amazing...'
With a happy heart, Fang Yuan dressed up lightly and arrived at the North Street.
As the date of the birthday celebration drew nearer, the streets became increasingly lively. Many strange items arrived from all over the world, and even though these items did not have many uses, they were still able to pique Fang Yuan's interest and opened his eyes to the world.
”Antiques from the ancient times, every piece is exquisite!”
”Spiritual flower and spiritual fruit, we have everything!”
Knife, spears, swords and halberds, every single one is perfectly designed, don't miss it!”
”Talent show, a martial artist expert in inner force is going to demonstrate it!”
...
Both sides of the street were bustling with life. Fang Yuan was speechless after seeing a few stalls which sold spiritual materials.
'Everything is fake, and once in awhile you would see the Vermilion Jade Rice, and yet they can claim that these are all treasures. All are fakes!'
”Indeed, in the stories, they always talk about scavenging the streets for good stuff, but now I know they are all fake!'
After seeing countless fake goods, Fang Yuan was rather disappointed at not finding anything that he wanted.
”Forget about it, I shall have a feast and change to another location in the afternoon!”
He looked up to the sun and decided.
”Can everyone be my judge! This ill-hearted stall owner is trying to cheat people with fake medicine!!!”
Suddenly, a rough and loud voice was heard; it was from an inner force expert.
Fang Yuan felt interested and squeezed into the crowd to join in the commotion.
In the centre of the crowd, there was a small medicine stall. It had quite a number of pills and medicinal herbs displayed on the table, including a jade bottle, a wooden box, and a plasticine seal. Everything looked normal for a medicine stall.
The stall owner was around 20 years old and was a gentlemanly young man. However, at that moment, he was grabbed at the collar by a rough and burly man. His fist was about to land on his face.
”You immoral fake pharmacist, asking for 10 pieces of gold leaves for one bottle of 'Breath Condensing Powder'. After eating more than half the bottle, my child still couldn't break through the 4th Gate! If you don't explain yourself, I shall let you die here!”
Although he was brute, he had already harnessed inner force and was a [Martial Artist (6th Gate)], which was rather skilled. No wonder no one stepped up to stop him.
”Brother, I have told you before, the Breath Condensing Powder can only improve your chances, but at the end of the day, it is really up to his foundation and cultivation to see if he can break through...”
He continued to explain. ”Furthermore, only alchemy masters can produce a sure-hit pill, and the price of it would surely be not as cheap as 10 gold leaves...”