Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Absorbing the Essence of the Sun and Moon, Fragrance Tower

Yang Chan, Xu Gaocen, and the others entered White Jade City. The Pharmacist Alliance’s Pharmacist Exchange Conference, however, wouldn’t start for another two days. The event would last for eight days before concluding.

After the Pharmacist Exchange Conference ended, they could return to Qing State.

Yang Chan was already well aware of this schedule. After waking up in the inn, he practiced his Purple Qi Body Cultivation Skill as usual. Although his progress wasn’t very noticeable now that he had reached Tier Three Mastery, Yang Chan didn’t abandon this good habit.

Accumulated over time, it would still grant him a fair amount of proficiency.

Besides, absorbing a wisp of Purple Qi from the rising sun was also beneficial for him. He had already managed to absorb the essence of the sun, which was half the battle. ’If I can find a Cultivation Technique to absorb Moonlight Power in the future, then I’ll truly have achieved the full cycle. That would put me on the path to becoming an immortal.’

After finishing his Cultivation of the Purple Qi Body Cultivation Skill, Yang Chan remained in his room. He planned to spend the next two free days quietly inside the Cyan Yuan Pavilion, using all his newly acquired Potential Points to increase his strength.

He loved this feeling of growing stronger every day.

As for leaving the Cyan Yuan Pavilion to go carousing in White Jade City, the thought had never crossed his mind.

The so-called Twelfth Floor, its famous beauties, or the pleasure houses—he couldn’t care less.

’As a man of noble character, I would never have such thoughts.’

The panel had already confirmed that cultivating with beauties was useless, so he wasn’t going to waste time on it. A courtesan was nice and all, but not as important as his own safety.

"Pharmacist Yang, are you there?"

In the afternoon, Cai Kun’s voice came from outside his room.

On this trip, Cai Kun had also been tasked with escorting Elder Yan and the others to White Jade City. He had already spent the morning sightseeing in the city. He went with some other Elite Disciples and Direct Disciples, but they didn’t venture far, and they had a server from the Cyan Yuan Pavilion to guide them.

After entering White Jade City, Elder Yan and Elder Ji Feng had told them not to cause any trouble in the Capital City. Of course, that was their only rule; they didn’t make any other demands.

It was natural for young people to gain some Experience.

Earlier that morning, Cai Kun had come by to invite Yang Chan out with them, but he was rejected with the excuse of preparing for the Pharmacist Exchange Conference. It was a perfectly grandiose excuse, and very effective.

Hearing Cai Kun’s voice again now came as a surprise to Yang Chan. ’Logically, after I gave him such a high-and-mighty excuse, he shouldn’t have any reason to look for me for the next two days.’

"I’m here. One moment, Senior Brother Cai, I’ll get the door."

Yang Chan stopped his Visualization of the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal, put away the Pharmacopoeia, and walked over to open the door for Cai Kun.

He saw someone else standing next to Cai Kun, and it was clear they were planning to go out again.

"Is there something you need, Senior Brother Cai?"

Yang Chan asked, puzzled.

’I had a good guess, but sometimes it was best to play dumb. It made refusing easier.’

"Pharmacist Yang, Elder Yan wants us to take you to Fragrance Tower. He said that many pharmacists from other Sects will be there, and it would be a good chance for you to meet them and network. It will be a great help for your promotion to Intermediate Pharmacist."

"As for those books on pharmacology, you can always read them when you get back."

Cai Kun explained.

This wasn’t his idea; the arrangement had come from Yan Jinfeng.

This reminded Yang Chan of what Zhao Yi had said. To sum it up, whenever Elder Yan and the others came to White Jade City, they always paid a visit to the Twelfth Floor.

Cai Kun’s words left Yang Chan feeling a bit helpless. He had originally planned to use another grandiose excuse—for the sake of the Pharmacist Exchange Conference, no less—but now he was being sent over directly by Elder Yan.

Elder Yan’s intentions were naturally good. He wanted Yang Chan to gain Experience while also getting a head start on networking with the other pharmacists visiting White Jade City. And anyone Elder Yan would invite to Fragrance Tower was bound to have some connection to the Cyan Yuan Sect and the Elder himself—a friendly connection, at that.

It wouldn’t be pharmacists like Luo Zhenming from the Celestial Sword Sect of Yu State. While some of their behavior back then had been for show, their hostility was real.

Sects from neighboring states rarely had good relationships. There was always, to some extent, a covetous desire on both sides. After all, if one could annex the other, the benefits would be substantial and obvious.

Take the destruction of the No-Life Evil Cult in Yu State, for example. The Sects that participated certainly reaped many benefits—not just from the No-Life Evil Cult’s coffers, but also from the Xuanqing Palace. At the same time, they arranged for people to prevent any chance of the Xuanqing Palace rising again.

Although the people those Sects left behind were later retaliated against by the Imperial Family, the benefits had already been pocketed.

Aside from the Xuanqing Palace’s situation growing even worse, the other Sects were not significantly affected.

"In that case, please wait a moment, Senior Brother Cai. I need to change my clothes."

Yang Chan hadn’t planned on going out, so he was just wearing loose, casual clothes. He wore them for comfort, and they were suitable for both his Cultivation and his reading.

"No rush, Pharmacist Yang. A few other senior brothers are also getting ready. We’ll wait for you at the restaurant up ahead. And put on something nice."

Cai Kun’s words registered in Yang Chan’s mind, and then he left with the others.

He had obviously seen the casual clothes Yang Chan was wearing.

He and Yang Chan were on friendly terms, but he also knew that the other man wasn’t fond of going out.

Back in the Cyan Yuan Sect, Yang Chan would almost never leave the mountain unless he had a mission. He was rarely even seen walking the mountain paths. Of course, this was typical behavior for most pharmacists, so it wasn’t particularly unusual.

’Zhao Yi, you were right after all.’

Yang Chan took out a more formal outfit—a set of splendid, blue brocade robes he had prepared before leaving the mountain.

In the Cyan Yuan Sect, he usually wore the standard, uniform attire of a Pharmacist, identical to all the others. Nothing out of the ordinary.

But now that he was off the mountain, the Cyan Yuan Sect’s Pharmacist robes were hardly appropriate. He needed to have other clothes ready. That way, if he was ever forced into a situation where he had to take action, he could change his outfit to avoid being identified.

He always made preparations before acting; it was his way of avoiding unexpected accidents.

Yang Chan examined his reflection in the copper mirror. The splendid blue brocade robes enhanced his already chiseled features, making his handsome face look even more striking.

The saying "clothes make the man" was certainly true in his case, yet Yang Chan wasn’t entirely satisfied. This outfit made him stand out too much. But if he were to change into something plain, that would also make him stand out in its own way. After all, pharmacists weren’t short on money, so their clothing was naturally of the best quality.

Even the Elite Disciples like Cai Kun were dressed in fine brocade. If he changed into ordinary clothes, he would ironically draw more attention. And if he ran into someone tactless, he might get a few mocking words thrown his way, which could lead to conflict.

After some thought, Yang Chan decided not to change. Instead, he pushed the hair back from his forehead, revealing it and toning down his striking good looks by a fraction.