Mundane Saint

Chapter 79 – Nianling Sect is saved!

Since Xiao Ling had already said so, and judging by his demeanor, it seemed he truly had no interest in money, Gu Heng had to give it some serious thought.

Not wanting money was easy to understand.

Born with a golden spoon, he had so much wealth he could bathe in it, and what Gu Heng could offer was indeed just a drop in the ocean.

But the pill he wanted him to refine?

First of all, it definitely wasn't for consumption!

Such a wealthy and powerful family surely had their own trained alchemists and healers, and if they fell ill, they wouldn't need to visit someone else's Medicine Hall. Naturally, they wouldn't lack pills.

So, what was this Young Master Xiao's purpose?

Gu Heng pondered for a while and suddenly came up with an answer he thought was quite possible.

Could it be, just for fun?

It's possible!

That girl named Meng Yirou was also a pampered lady from a wealthy family. Bored with her secluded life, she sought out someone to learn alchemy from, thinking she had acquired a great skill, only to be lectured by him in a "mentor-like" manner.

Perhaps this Young Master Xiao was the same?

It's just that he was already in charge of things and likely couldn't spare the energy to learn alchemy. However, Gu Heng believed he might simply find it interesting and fun, wanting a pill from him, and then...

To collect it?

Or to feed it to a dog?

Honestly, he didn't quite understand, as the thoughts of these rich people could be quite whimsical, having eaten their fill.

None of this really concerned Gu Heng.

Because if Xiao Ling only wanted this, it would be too easy. The most precious pills were hard to come by, but Gu Heng did have some pills he had refined purely for their aesthetic appeal, with colors as vibrant as a rainbow.

They did have effects like treating qi deficiency and cough, but the main point was that they looked good!

"Are you... sure?"

Gu Heng paused for a moment, deciding it was better to clarify.

"Uh... if there's anything inappropriate, then maybe..."

Xiao Ling hesitated.

He feared that his intentions were too obvious and that Mr. Gu had already seen through him. He couldn't see through Gu Heng, but Gu Heng could definitely see through him, knowing that he, at the half-step Tribulation Crossing stage, needed an eighth-grade pill to ensure his successful advancement.

The moment he stepped into this Medicine Hall, Gu Heng had probably seen through him completely.

So, Xiao Ling unconsciously wanted to soften his stance. If he couldn't get the eighth-grade pill, settling for something else wasn't out of the question. It was certainly better than leaving empty-handed or even dying on the spot!

But Gu Heng chuckled and quickly said, "No need! There's nothing inappropriate."

It seemed this Young Master Xiao was serious.

He didn't want money; he just wanted a pill, whether for collection or to feed a dog, that was up to him.

What reason did Gu Heng have not to satisfy him?

He had given away plenty of pills for consumption.

After speaking, Gu Heng stood up, walked to a nearby medicine cabinet, opened a drawer, and retrieved a jade bottle.

"Young Master Xiao, in my opinion, the pills I refine aren't considered precious, but if you want one, I'll give you this."

He placed the jade bottle on the table. Inside was a four-colored pill, looking quite beautiful. It was something Gu Heng had concocted during a stroke of inspiration while honing his "medical skills," designed to be both visually appealing and delicious, with a sweet flavor.

"How about it?"

Gu Heng observed Xiao Ling's suddenly frozen gaze and nearly inaudible breathing, and he had a pretty good idea that this pill seemed to have struck a chord with Young Master Xiao's aesthetic sense.

"This is..."

Xiao Ling detected a particularly mysterious and faint medicinal power, along with a subtle low dragon's roar!

He stared intently at the jade bottle, his eyes shining, as if he couldn't wait to swallow it immediately.

This pill had a four-colored pill pattern.

Xiao Ling had only heard of one kind of pill with such a pattern.

The "Emperor" among eighth-grade pills, the Ganlong Pill!

This pill required fourteen kinds of treasures of heaven and earth, combined with ancient dragon essence blood and scales, refined for nearly a month before it could be formed. Its effect was simple: the consumer could possess the physical body of the ancient dragon race for seven days!

The ancient dragon was the strongest race in terms of physical body, with scales that could withstand the nine heavens' tribulation lightning, and a body that could regenerate endlessly!

Those terrifying tribulation lightnings that could easily claim the lives of ordinary cultivators were nothing more than a drizzle to the ancient dragons!

With this Ganlong Pill, Xiao Ling not only had twelve percent confidence to advance to the Tribulation Crossing stage, but he could also rely on this powerful physical body to defeat Huang Li effortlessly!

"Take this, it should satisfy you."

Gu Heng saw the excitement flash across Xiao Ling's face and knew he liked it. He also acted generously, making this a good business deal.

"Then... I won't refuse, sir."

Xiao Ling took a deep breath, suppressing his inner excitement, and carefully tucked the Ganlong Pill into his robe.

He didn't want to express gratitude; perhaps to Mr. Gu, this eighth-grade pill was just a trade, nothing worth mentioning. But Xiao Ling knew that he had, without realizing it, saved the Nianling Sect from annihilation!

And he could go even further!

What the Wasteland Sword Sect had taken, Xiao Ling could reclaim bit by bit!

"So, we have an agreement, right?"

Gu Heng saw Xiao Ling accept the pill and immediately relaxed.

Xiao Ling nodded, "No problem!"

With that, he took out a white jade token and handed it to Gu Heng.

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"The next opening of the Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds is in a week. Your disciple can use this token to enter directly."

Gu Heng took it, examined it thoroughly, and after confirming it was genuine, nodded, "Alright, I'll give it to her."

After settling the matter, Xiao Ling didn't linger and hurriedly took his leave with Zhu Ling.

Gu Heng put away the jade token, planning to give it to Qin Yiyao when she returned.

She had gone to the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall to deliver spirit liquid and to get acquainted with President Feng Wuxin, which would be beneficial for future dealings.

Outside the Medicine Hall, Xiao Ling could no longer contain his excitement. He grabbed Zhu Ling's shoulder and whispered, "Heaven has smiled upon us, the Nianling Sect is saved!"

He took out the jade bottle, his hands trembling with excitement!

The Ganlong Pill!

Consuming this pill would allow him to smoothly advance to the Tribulation Crossing stage, and for the following week, he would possess a powerful body akin to an ancient dragon, helping him endure the pain of advancement and giving him the strength to face Huang Li!

Although this was temporary, it was enough!

"Supreme Elder, how much help will this pill provide you?"

Zhu Ling, rarely seeing Xiao Ling so excited, couldn't help but be curious about what kind of pill Mr. Gu had given him.

He didn't recognize such a high-grade spiritual pill.