Chapter 39 (2/2)

“Junior Brother Disciple Fang, the purpose of my visit is to commission you to refine an elixir for me,” said Zhang Wen straightforwardly, not bothering to beat about the bush.

Fang Lin was overjoyed when he heard that. He had been waiting for a few days before someone finally turned up to commission him to refine an elixir at last. It was a rare opportunity for him. “What kind of elixir are you looking for, Senior Brother Disciple Zhang?”

Zhang Wen said, “The Poison-repelling Pill. Do you know how to refine that, Junior Brother Disciple?”

Fang Lin patted his chest confidently upon hearing that. “It’s just the Poison-repel Pill. That’s easy.”

Zhang Wen was slightly hesitant upon marking the arrogance in Fang Lin’s tone. After all, Fang Lin was just a low-grade disciple. Even though he managed to defeat the high-grade disciple, Lu Jiuhe, during the alchemy match earlier, he may not necessarily be more skilled than the other high-grade disciples.

Noticing the change in Zhang Wen’s expression, Fang Lin added, “The Poison-repel Pill is but an unorthodox elixir. It is not even a Grade-1 elixir. I’m genuinely capable of refining that. Moreover, the success rate is higher than 80%.”

Zhang Wen was finally convinced upon hearing Fang Lin’s words. “I deeply appreciate your favor, Junior Brother Disciple Fang. It’s best if you can produce ten pills. I’ll certainly bring adequate compensation as a token of my appreciation when the elixir is refined,” Zhang Wen requested while cupping his hands before his chest in salutation.

Fang Lin noticed that Zhang Lin was about to leave, so he spoke immediately, “I shall make the preparations to refine the Poison-repelling Pills in a while. However, I wonder what you think about the Inner Strength Pill, Senior Brother Disciple Zhang.”

At first, Zhang Wen was about to leave when he heard Fang Lin mention the Inner Strength Pill, so his interest was piqued. It was inevitable because the martial arts disciples would need to spar with one another frequently. Therefore, possessing the Inner Strength Pill would allow one’s inner strength to recover quickly and would be exceedingly helpful during a fight.

However, not many people amongst the high-grade disciples of the alchemy sect were capable of refining the Inner Strength Pill. After all, it was a Grade-1 elixir, and only a Cauldron-1 alchemist could refine it.

Moreover, the alchemy prescription of the Inner Strength Pill could be found in the alchemy pavilion but was only given on an exchange basis. As a result, only a few people were capable of refining the Inner Strength Pill amongst the high-grade alchemy disciples other than the four excellencies.

“What do you mean, Junior Brother Disciple Fang? Are you capable of refining the Inner Strength Pill? It’s not that I look down on you, but the Inner Strength Pill is a Grade-1 elixir. It’s not easy to refine that,” said Zhang Wen who rationally explained to Fang Lin that it was not possible for him to refine the Inner Strength Pill. However, Zhang Wen felt rather eager now that Fang Lin had brought it up on his own.

Fang Lin sniggered. Without a word, he procured a jade bottle from his chest pocket. Then, he said in a secretive tone, “Take a look, Senior Brother Disciple Zhang.”

Zhang Wen took a glance at Fang Lin. After that, he uncorked the jade bottle to take a look and saw eight Inner Strength Pills nestled quietly inside. Surprised flooded his features at once. It never occurred to him that the pills in Fang Lin’s hand would be complete products. His gaze was burning hot.

“Junior Brother Disciple Fang, did you refine these pills?” asked Zhang Wen in puzzlement.

Fang Lin stored the jade bottle and said, “It doesn’t matter who refined this. The most crucial question is, do you need it?”

Zhang Wen nodded repeatedly and said, “Of course.” All of a sudden, he looked at Fang Lin with a strange gaze. “Junior Brother Disciple Fang, are you trying to sell your elixirs without permission?”

“If the Inner Strength Pills are sold to the alchemy pavilion, I’m afraid that you may have to pay a very high cost to exchange for this. However, you’ll be able to get it at a price that is way cheaper from me. Aren’t you keen to engage in a tempting deal like this?” Fang Lin asked.

Zhang Wen burst out laughing. “Junior Brother Disciple Fang, you really are one of a kind. That’s right. The alchemy pavilion is a rapacious place. I’ll buy the Inner Strength Pills then.”

“How many pills would you like? Or would you rather take the entire bottle?”

Zhang Wen considered for a moment before he admitted, “I don’t have a lot of money to spare now, so I’ll just take two pills first. On the other hand, don’t delay the Poison-repelling Pills either. I’ll come and claim them in five days.”