Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 517 - 234: Overtures, Threats, and Teleportation Array (2)
Some say that Xu Guang’s sudden acquisition of an assessment slot this time is related to a Saint behind him and an old monster from one of the six northern demon hunter institutions.
However, his strength is not to be underestimated; he did not become a plunderer but hunted Demon Beasts alone, and in three days, he obtained over two hundred Demon tokens!
This is an inconceivable number, representing that the other party completely overpowers the Demons of the same realm while possessing extraordinary tracking skills.
Thus, among these people, although Xiao Chen might not have the most prestigious background, his status is subtly among the highest.
"Brother Xiao is indeed a pity."
"Brother Hong, what happened that you almost failed the assessment?"
Someone glanced teasingly at Hong Xu, who sat in the corner, extremely low-key.
Hong Xu’s eyes darkened, gritting his teeth as he squeezed out a few words through clenched teeth, "I was set up."
He was unwilling to say more, for the events on Bull Head Mountain were too humiliating for him.
Who would want to admit that they, the dignified Young Clan Leader of the Hong family, like a starving camel, were treated in the crudest, most humiliating manner by a fellow from who knows where during the assessment.
If it weren’t for consuming an invaluable Great Pill at the last moment and snatching several Demon tokens, whether he would pass the assessment was uncertain.
The crowd maintained their expressions but were laughing at Hong Xu in their hearts.
This person was high-spirited before entering the assessment but returned like a defeated dog.
"I have developed some interest in this Xu Guang, hoping he chooses the six northern institutions..."
Sitting in the middle of the crowd, Xiao Chen, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
The man beside Xiao Chen looked at him calmly, "Haha, well, this Xu Guang ought to worry now, not yet admitted but already targeted by you, Brother Xiao."
He spoke very casually, but no one felt it inappropriate, simply because he was the top Second Grade in this assessment, Tai Kong Fang.
...
In a place like Jizhou, Xu Guang felt a sense of openness amid restraint.
The business atmosphere here was very strong, and the next day, even a commercial team from Jingchen Pass came, wanting to become Xu Guang’s exclusive elixir supplier.
"Congratulations, Mr. Xu, for your mighty reputation, now echoing for six hundred cities east of Jingchen Pass."
Said a soft-spoken lady, with a gentle tone that carried an appealing tenderness.
She introduced herself as Tong Yao, the shopkeeper of Bai Cao Xuan at Jingchen Pass, her strength unknown, but at least at the Qi Refiner Fourth Realm or above.
"Rest assured, Mr. Xu, we only need you to use our Bai Cao Xuan’s elixirs when consuming elixirs publicly, and we are willing to provide you with one thousand Virtue Crystals annually and three different types of Third Grade elixirs monthly."
Xu Guang smiled, "Shopkeeper Tong is too kind, for Bai Cao Xuan appreciates me is my honor, however... besides what Shopkeeper Tong mentioned, I have some matters I’d like to collaborate on with Bai Cao Xuan."
The shopkeeper of Bai Cao Xuan coming personally surprised Xu Guang, more so that they sought him out for endorsement.
It was merely phrased differently.
Tong Yao’s eyes twinkled, seemingly containing infinite moisture.
"Mr. Xu, do proceed."
Xu Guang spoke softly, "To be honest, I am also skilled in painting and alchemy, but just arrived, without suitable pill formulas, I wonder if Bai Cao Xuan can provide some pill formulas?"
Tong Yao was taken aback, not expecting Xu Guang to practice alchemy, for from his performance in the assessment, he displayed outstanding combat power, extraordinary strength, and was skilled at Beast Taming; she knew Xu Guang was not old.
Where would he find the energy to delve into so many paths?
Xu Guang thought for a moment, then took out some elixirs he had refined from his pouch.
"These are practice works from earlier and although they do not match the efficacy onset speed of the major alchemy rooms in Jizhou, their endurance is preferable."
The elixirs currently circulating in Li Taizhou and Jizhou differ significantly, much like the difference between Western medicine and Chinese medicine from the past life.
The former takes a long time to refine, and once a pill is formed, a long refinement time is required.
While the latter takes a short refining time with quick efficacy. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
Yet, Jizhou’s pill formulas were of significant value to Xu Guang, envisioning that within a short time, his greatest channel for gaining experience would be alchemy.
Tong Yao thought for a moment, smiling in agreement.
"We are willing to provide you with three Third Grade pill formulas, and upon your breakthrough to Second Grade, if your performance or reputation further improves, we are willing to provide Second Grade pill formulas; what does Mr. Xu think?"
In Jizhou, the value of Third Grade pill formulas roughly stands at three thousand Virtue Crystals.
However, Bai Cao Xuan being in the elixir business naturally has a lower cost for pill formulas, yet they displayed considerable sincerity.
Xu Guang, hearing this, smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Tong, for valuing me, I dare not let you down."
...
In the following two days, Xu Guang and Jiang Zi Yun indulged in the joyous exploration of Jizhou’s customs, daily savoring various culinary delights from Jingchen Pass.
At the top floor of the Tian Yue Restaurant at Jingchen Pass, the lights dazzling, a dream-like world akin to the past life, but not using various modern lighting fixtures, instead using myriad wondrous naturally luminous objects.
A vibrant world like the colorful lights and wine of the past life, but driven by entirely different constructs, appeared vividly before Xu Guang.
Gu Tai Hong generously hosted a celebration, at Tian Yue Restaurant expensive prices where even a Martial Artist would rarely spend lavishly.
But such expense meant little to Gu Tai Hong.
At the banquet, Gu Tai Hong exchanged a few words with Xu Guang, then left, leaving behind a young man and woman.
