Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 231 - 217: Feiyun Island

Feiyun Island is picturesque with clear mountains and rivers.

Seven days ago.

Disciples from the Spirit Mechanism Hall came to deploy magical methods, erecting buildings and setting up arrays. Within just five days, everything was complete.

Yesterday, disciples from the Combined Pill Hall gradually started arriving at the island.

Until today, batches of supplies have also been continuously delivered.

Feiyun Hall.

In the Alchemy Room, seven Pill Furnaces were placed with an Alchemist in front of each, busy with alchemy.

Lu Qingfeng stood with his hands behind his back, observing the seven alchemists while listening to the Deacon Feng Jin who was reporting beside him—

"Three hundred Talismanic Artifact Furnaces, twenty First-rank Pill Furnaces, five Second Rank Pill Furnaces, and one Third-rank Pill Furnace have all been delivered."

"The medicinal materials and Spiritual Medicine portions are accurate."

"Junior Brother Lu needs to organize the order on Feiyun Island and quickly organize disciples for alchemy."

"I have already discussed the detailed rules with Junior Brother before, so I won't repeat them."

Feng Jin handed over the inventory of supplies and personnel on Feiyun Island to Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly and told Feng Jin, "Thank you for your effort, Brother Feng."

In the Combined Pill Hall, aside from the Hall Master, True Inheritors, and ordinary disciples, there were Elders and Deacons. Some of them are from the various peaks serving in roles, while some are older disciples from the Combined Pill Hall.

Responsible for the mundane affairs of the Combined Pill Hall.

Such as personnel allocation and the transfer of supplies, etc.

This Feng Jin is a Deacon under Elder Han Qi of the Combined Pill Hall, in charge of managing the supplies on Feiyun Island.

Lu Qingfeng took the list, called over a Deacon belonging to Feiyun Island, handed over the list for inventory checking.

Feng Jin had no complaints.

This was only to be expected.

After careful inventory and clear handover today, it saved a lot of disputes later. Engaging in friction with a highly regarded True Disciple would put him at a disadvantage despite his seniority.

After a while.

The Deacon of Feiyun Island returned and reported, "Everything has been properly inventoried with no mistakes."

"In that case, I'll also return to report."

After handing over to Lu Qingfeng, Feng Jin took his leave.

Lu Qingfeng personally saw him out of Feiyun Hall, then returned to the Alchemy Room; the seven alchemists were nearing the end of their pill concoction.

A quarter of an hour later—

"White Flame Pill."

"Moon Condensing Pill."

"Ancient Illuminating Pill."

"Green Sea Tide Birth Pill."

"Blood Essence Pill."

"Breaking Evil Pill."

"True Pill."

"Please assess them, brother."

Zhang Qi and the other six collected the Elixir Pills and approached Lu Qingfeng with respectful attitudes.

In the Combined Pill Hall, the most capable are prioritized, with True Disciples at the forefront.

As a True Disciple and a Third-rank Alchemist, like Feng Jin who has the status of a Deacon and is of old stature, could call Lu Qingfeng as Junior Brother.

Other First-rank and Second Rank Alchemists, as long as they are from the same generation as this generation's True Disciples, must call him Senior Brother as a sign of respect.

Zhang Qi and the other six were the two Second Rank Alchemists and five First-rank Alchemists assigned to Feiyun Island. Their experience wasn't deep, and their Alchemy Accomplishment was even inferior to Lu Qingfeng, so they could only acknowledge a younger standing.

Lu Qingfeng accepted graciously, checking each one.

White Flame Pills, Moon Condensing Pills, etc., were all Entry-level Spirit Pills. For these seven, the concoction was not difficult.

However, there were many errors during the process.

So much so, that without further inspection, Lu Qingfeng knew that there must be various issues with the pills that would damage their medicinal properties, thus affecting the quality of the Spirit Pills.

"Junior Brother Zhang, this batch of White Flame Pills had flaws from the moment you started the furnace. White Flame Pill includes Sweet Phoenix Grass, which has a yin nature and should not be concocted with Supreme Yang Fire at the start, otherwise, it will destroy its yin medicinal properties, and the resulting Spirit Pill will definitely be of low quality."

"The furnace's fire lit and extinguished three times, when the medicinal properties were in a state of Primordial Chaos, you should..."

Lu Qingfeng quickly got into the swing of things.

Based on the issues that occurred during the alchemy process of the seven people and using the resultant pills as teaching material, he continuously pointed out mistakes and how to correct them.

Zhang Qi and the others were sincerely convinced.

True capability, no matter where one goes, can quickly win respect and take the initiative.

After the guidance, Lu Qingfeng let the seven people leave.

"In the Combined Pill Hall, there are about a hundred Second Rank Alchemists and First-rank Alchemists, including three Seniors and Sisters who are True Disciples of the Combined Pill Hall. When selecting disciples to establish islands, they chose a batch. The remaining younger-ranking First and Second Rank Alchemists mostly constitute the least skilled."

"The least talented and with the weakest foundations."

"Even the two hundred Alchemy Apprentices were those left over after their selections, their quality is not considered good."

This was something Lu Qingfeng hadn't anticipated before, but it was not significant.

He was confident in his solid foundation and sound theoretical knowledge, and his level of teaching disciples was quite good.

Plus, in alchemy, practice is most important.

Lu Qingfeng already had plans in his mind.

Next, he needed to conduct a selection. Out of the seven First and Second Rank Alchemists, as well as two hundred Alchemy Apprentices, he would select those who were diligent and dedicated for focused training.

As for loyalty.

The entire Feiyun Island regarded Lu Qingfeng with respect, akin to his independent clan.

Whether it was the disciples managing mundane affairs on the island, the Deacons, or the First and Second Rank Alchemists, they all looked to Lu Qingfeng as their leader. With the Combined Pill Hall and Gu Bu Yan above them pressuring, actions like 'betrayal' were unlikely to be carried out by them.

Yet necessary measures still had to be taken.

"Apart from supplying the disciples, Deacons, and Elders of various peaks and halls in the Combined Pill Hall, if there are surplus Elixir Pills, they should be sent to the markets controlled by the Xuanyuan Sect for sale."

"Some sects are not proficient in alchemy and have long-term cooperation with the Xuanyuan Sect."

"Luozhen Hall and Combined Pill Hall once had elders and deacons specifically responsible for the sale of Elixir Pills."

"However, in recent years, Combined Pill Hall has been operating at a loss. The Elixir Pills produced are barely enough to meet the sect's own consumption, not to mention supplying various markets, let alone selling to other sects."

Lu Qingfeng controls Feiyun Island, not counting the deacons and lay-disciple workers for now.

There are more than two hundred people dedicated to alchemy.

Among them, two hundred Alchemy Apprentices can only refine entry-level Elixir Pills, mainly supplying lay-disciples and True Qi Realm disciples from Jiying Hall's controlled Outer Sect and Inner Sect.

The demand is enormous.

These assignments are distributed per capita, and Feiyun Island has as many Alchemists as there are alchemy tasks to perform.

"Failing to complete tasks is not much of a concern for me, but it inevitably leads to a loss of points within the Combined Pill Hall, which is not conducive to building prestige."

Lu Qingfeng aspires to become the Hall Master of Combined Pill Hall.

He even dreams that one day, he could convert Combined Pill Hall for his own use, making it an important part of the 'Qingyuan Sword Sect' system.

It requires dedication.

While hurrying to his cave dwelling, Lu Qingfeng sketches out plans and contemplates their details and implications.

Unconsciously, he arrives at the cave dwelling.

"Big brother."

Lu Qingyu came to meet him.

In the end, she decided to stay with Lu Qingfeng in the Xuanyuan Water Realm. She originally planned to open a shop in Bull Head Mountain Market but switched to Gathering Immortal Square.

"There has already been some progress regarding the shop."

"I asked the deacon Wang Hui from Jiying Hall to inquire, and there are two shops in Gathering Immortal Square currently for rent or sale. Although the prices are not low, as long as we can start the business, we will definitely earn a lot of Spirit Stones."

Lu Qingfeng casts aside the miscellaneous thoughts about Feiyun Island and excitedly says to Lu Qingyu.

"That's wonderful!"

A sparkle immediately appeared on Lu Qingyu's face.

Having stayed in Combined Pill Hall for a few days with her brother, she always felt bound. After all, Lu Qingfeng is a True Inheritor of Combined Pill Hall, while Lu Qingyu has no official status there, making her feel somewhat out of place.

Now that the shop she has been eagerly thinking about is settled, she can finally divert her attention and not just focus on cultivating on Feiyun Island.

Moreover.

When Lu Qingyu left the Juyun Mountain Range, she was already thinking about how to manage the shop, what industries to run, and how much profit to make.

Filled with anticipation, she now feels excited all over, ready to make a big move.

These past few days, being new to the locale, Lu Qingfeng has been occupied with many tasks and couldn't take care of Qingyu, feeling somewhat guilty. Now seeing Qingyu's lively expression, Lu Qingfeng's mood also brightened.

He slapped his waist, and the Iron Feathered Flying Eagle flew out from the Spiritual Beast Bag, screeching as it landed in front of Lu Qingfeng.

"Let's go."

"Big brother will take you to Gathering Immortal Square right now to finalize the shop."

Lu Qingfeng said to Lu Qingyu as he climbed onto the back of the Iron Feathered Flying Eagle.

"Okay."

Lu Qingyu responded crisply, her face full of joy.

She released a white crane and followed Lu Qingfeng to Gathering Immortal Square.

...

Gathering Immortal Island.

Chuyun Mountain.

Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu descended and found Wang Hui.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Lu."

As soon as they met, Wang Hui greeted with a fist and palm salute.

He is a deacon of Jiying Hall, managing Chuyun Mountain. But Lu Qingfeng is a True Disciple of a hall, a status far above him; Wang Hui quickly adjusted his address.

"Wang Senior Brother is a few years older than me; just calling me Junior Brother will do."

Lu Qingfeng, not asserting seniority, likewise addressed him as Senior Brother.

Wang Hui felt appreciated, repeatedly declining at first but reluctantly accepted after some insistence.

His face warmed up, "Junior Brother, are you here for the two shops on Fei Huang Mountain?"

"Indeed."

"Please, Senior Brother, make the introduction."

Lu Qingfeng nodded.

A few days ago, after Lu Qingyu decided to stay, Lu Qingfeng was inquiring about the shop in Gathering Immortal Square. Being new to Xuanyuan Sect and having no acquaintances in Combined Pill Hall other than his master, he thought of Wang Hui.

So he asked Wang Hui to keep an eye out.

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Wang Hui has been managing Chuyun Mountain for some time, and although he is a deacon of Jiying Hall, he is well-acquainted with many deacons from Luo Zhen Hall. Not long after Lu Qingfeng's request, Wang Hui reported back that two shops on Fei Huang Mountain in Gathering Immortal Square had become vacant.

Lu Qingfeng promptly asked Wang Hui to help make arrangements, and today, having some free time, he immediately brought Lu Qingyu over.

"Sure, sure."

"Let me first show Junior Brother the two shops and see which one appeals to you."

Wang Hui led Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu towards Fei Huang Mountain.

Fei Huang Mountain.

This place houses many shops, covering all kinds of trades. Besides the shops directly operated by the Xuanyuan Sect, it also rents out to other sects or Loose Cultivators from the Xuanyuan Realm.

The area is busy with cultivators coming and going daily, making it a prime location.

"Big brother."

"The rent here must be pricey."

Lu Qingyu whispered to Lu Qingfeng.

Seeing the bustling traffic and many shops on Fei Huang Mountain, she knew that the high foot traffic implied steep rents.

Hearing this, Wang Hui smiled and said, "I've inquired for Junior Brother. Of the two shops, one is a three-story pavilion, exquisitely constructed and located in a prime area, thus the rent is higher, costing thirty Spirit Stones per year."