Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi-Chapter 94: Late-night Cooperation, You Want Me...
「Night fell.」
A graceful figure appeared in Pharmacist Yang Chan’s room, her distinctive blue and white Pharmacist’s Assistant uniform making her instantly recognizable.
On her, the Pharmacist’s Assistant uniform seemed to gain an extra touch of charm.
"Pharmacist Yang, may I ask why you wanted to see me?"
When Yang Chan had asked her to come see him that night, Han Bingyu had only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
In truth, her goal in taking the Pharmacist’s Assistant assessment had been to become Yang Chan’s assistant. She held his talent as a Pharmacist in high regard, believing he had a great chance of becoming an Intermediate Pharmacist. This was also in line with a message from the Han Family in Brocade City, which instructed her to form a connection with Yang Chan.
Although the Han Family was one of the eight major merchant families in Qing State, it relied heavily on the Cyan Yuan Sect. Thus, they naturally sent many of their own disciples into the Sect to solidify the family’s standing. Whenever an outstanding individual emerged, they would inevitably arrange for someone to befriend them. The goal was to secure their friendship early on or, at the very least, to avoid earning their animosity.
Yang Chan now held two statuses: Pharmacist and Elite Disciple. Either one made him someone well worth befriending. His status as a Pharmacist was particularly valuable; getting on his good side would be a great boon to the Han Family.
And with his recent success in refining the Lantian Jade Refining Pill, his value in the eyes of many had skyrocketed.
Though Yang Chan rarely left the Medicine Hall, he could still feel the goodwill directed at him from all quarters within the Cyan Yuan Sect. He would respond with a smile before returning to his duties, maintaining the image of a diligent worker.
In any case, he had no intention of changing the status quo, content to remain in the Medicine Hall and continue his work.
During the last Pharmacist’s Assistant assessment, he had chosen Han Bingyu only after learning the identities of the various candidates. He needed an assistant, and it was only natural to choose the person who could help him the most.
This help wasn’t limited to the duties of a Pharmacist, but extended to other areas as well. In that regard, Han Bingyu stood out, making her his natural choice.
"I imagine a woman of your talents has already guessed my intentions, Junior Sister Han."
Yang Chan took a sip of his tea after inviting her to sit. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
Her arrival didn’t surprise him. In fact, her willingness to meet was the very condition for him to consider any further cooperation.
"Pharmacist Yang, do you wish to collaborate with the Han Family?"
Han Bingyu asked tentatively.
She could guess his main objective, of course, but she was far less certain if he had other goals in mind.
Still, in coming to meet him tonight, she had steeled herself for certain possibilities. After all, from her perspective, Yang Chan was an excellent choice.
Her talent for Martial Arts Cultivation was merely average. She had already consumed a significant amount of resources just to reach Great Success in Power, and breaking through to External Refining Copper Skin would require far more.
For Han Family disciples like her who were sent to the Cyan Yuan Sect, the family did provide some Cultivation Resources, but for her current needs, it was a mere drop in the bucket—far from enough.
Once Noble Family Descendants were sent into the Cyan Yuan Sect, they were primarily considered Cyan Yuan Sect Disciples. The connection to their family remained, but the Cultivation Resources they received were inevitably less than what they would have gotten back home.
Besides, there were plenty of people within the Noble Family who also needed Cultivation Resources, which meant even less could be spared for those sent away.
It had taken Han Bingyu five years to go from first comprehending the Wild Ox Force to reaching Great Success in Power. Under normal circumstances, breaking through to External Refining would take at least another five years, perhaps even longer. But now, the Han Family had sent a letter instructing her to form a connection with Yang Chan. If she succeeded, they would send her the Cultivation Resources needed to help her break through to External Refining Copper Skin.
This offer came with a condition: she had to obtain some External Refining medicines from Yang Chan. The Lantian Jade Refining Pill he had recently created was of particular, critical importance.
"That’s part of it, but there’s more,"
Yang Chan said, looking at the nervous Han Bingyu. She wasn’t the same poised and confident woman from the daytime; instead, she seemed somewhat timid, almost like a delicate maiden.
"Pharmacist Yang, do you also want... me?"
Han Bingyu started to continue, but Yang Chan cut her off.
"I need you to gather the latest intelligence on Tan City for me," he stated. "Not just from within the Cyan Yuan Sect, but also any information collected by the Han Family."
"I know you’re the president of the Cyan Robe Association in the Medicine Hall’s Martial Arts Training Institute. You should be able to gather plenty of information on Tan City."
Yang Chan stated his own request before she could finish her sentence. He needed her to provide intelligence as a basis for their collaboration.
"For every successful batch of Lantian Jade Refining Pills I create, I will give eight of them to the Han Family to sell. Instead of money, I’ll be compensated with medicinal herbs. I will give you a list of the herbs I require in advance; just do your best to deliver what’s on it."
Yang Chan continued, laying out the terms of their cooperation.
He had many options for selling the Lantian Jade Refining Pills, any of which would be profitable. But the pill’s true value lay in its rarity—it was the kind of item that had a price but was almost never available on the market. That’s what made it so precious, even to a powerful group like the Han Family.
The Lantian Jade Refining Pill was beneficial for the entire External Cultivation process, even up to the stage of External Iron Bone Refining, which was a key reason for its immense value.
For someone like Han Bingyu, who was at the Great Success of Power, the pill would be immensely helpful, giving her a chance to break through to the External Refining Copper Skin Realm.
The main reason most people in the Cyan Yuan Sect considered it normal for Yang Chan to have broken through to the External Refining Copper Skin Realm so quickly was the reward he had received from the Sect.
In their eyes, those ten Lantian Jade Refining Pills were the sole reason for his breakthrough.
For Yang Chan at the time, it was a substantial reward, and one befitting his contribution to the downfall of the Three Major Sects.
"Does Pharmacist Yang have any other conditions? The terms are still negotiable."
Han Bingyu was somewhat taken aback by these terms. She was surprised that Yang Chan’s conditions were so simple, as they weren’t complicated for her to meet at all.
It wouldn’t be a complex matter for the Han Family either, since they were already gathering information on Tan City and making their own preparations.
After all, as one of the eight major merchant families in Qing State, their business interests were widespread, and their information network was vast.
Tan City was part of that network, and with the No-Life Evil Cult involved, it was impossible not to pay close attention.
"That’s all. If you can agree, then we have a deal."
Yang Chan nodded. His demands weren’t excessive; he was simply asking for the kind of help he knew the Han Family could provide. Anything else was unnecessary for the time being.
If things changed down the line, they could always renegotiate.
"The Han Family can almost certainly agree to these conditions, Pharmacist Yang. However, I don’t have the authority to accept on their behalf. I’ll need to send a letter back home, but I should have an answer for you in a couple of days."
Han Bingyu’s delicate brows furrowed for a moment before she replied with a smile.
The negotiation hadn’t gone as she’d anticipated, but the outcome was exactly what she wanted.
Yang Chan’s terms were so generous that she was certain the Han Family Patriarch would agree. In turn, she would receive the promised Cultivation Resources to aid her External Cultivation—a matter of great importance to her.
