Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 67: The One-Year Pledge

Qin Gengyun picked up the teacup, sipped gently, and asked in confusion:

"High-quality Spirit Powder?"

"Yes, it’s said to have refined two hundred bags of Clear Wind Powder, of extremely high quality, miraculously reaching the efficacy of a Second Grade Ice Purity Pill."

Pei Daoyu also picked up the teacup, smiling:

"This is newly picked Jade Snail Spring Tea, does it suit Taoist Friend Qin’s taste?"

Qin Gengyun put down the teacup and praised, "Good tea!"

Fei Daoyu stared intently at Qin Gengyun’s face and asked:

"Taoist Friend Qin is also an Alchemist, right? Haven’t you heard of this expert?"

Qin Gengyun pondered slightly and shook his head, "Replacing the Ice Purity Pill with Clear Wind Powder is simply unheard of. Taoist Friend Pei, you might have been mistaken?"

Taoist Friend Pei laughed heartily, personally refilled Qin Gengyun’s tea, and then said:

"Perhaps some senior expert tempered the Alchemy Dao or some extraordinarily gifted new Alchemist inadvertently broke the rules."

"Broke the rules?" Qin Gengyun asked curiously, "How do you say this?"

"Taoist Friend Qin, have some tea."

Fei Daoyu stretched out his hand and casually said:

"Before the Northern Wilderness Trial, I and a Grand Alchemist talked about a deal with the Zhenyang Sect, two hundred Ice Purity Pills, already agreed upon, unexpectedly replaced by those two hundred bags of Clear Wind Powder."

"An agreed deal suddenly interfered with, naturally broke the rules, and besides..."

Fei Daoyu smiled mildly, but his gaze was fierce:

"That Grand Alchemist is Sixth-Layer Qi Cultivation, Third Tier Alchemist."

Qin Gengyun’s expression remained unchanged, regretting, "Two hundred Ice Purity Pills, that amounts to tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, truly such a shame."

Fei Daoyu laughed heartily, "For us cultivators, wealth like gold and silver is not heavy on our minds, but that Grand Alchemist is still a notable figure, made a fool like that, naturally would demand an explanation."

Qin Gengyun thought to himself, if you truly had no interest in earning Spirit Stones, you wouldn’t have opened this Alchemy Workshop."

He nodded calmly, "I understand now, but I’m curious why Taoist Friend Pei is telling me all this?"

Pei Daoyu drank another sip of tea, put down the teacup, and laughed:

"Taoist Friend Qin, able to rise two layers in such a short time, is surely no ordinary person. Could you help me... find this Clear Wind Powder expert?"

Qin Gengyun’s gaze flashed, shaking his head, "Taoist Friend Pei really overestimates me, you and that Grand Alchemist both couldn’t find this person, how could I?"

Taoist Friend Pei smiled, "Taoist Friend Qin, it’s not related to that Grand Alchemist, merely I wish to meet this expert, if Taoist Friend Qin could help introduce, I would be extremely grateful."

Qin Gengyun understood now, seems like Pei Daoyu wants to benefit from both the Grand Alchemist and the ’Clear Wind Powder expert’.

Being in different circles before, not interacting much, after conversing with Pei Daoyu, Qin Gengyun was more certain, this fellow with the divine and ethereal look is merely someone who clings to profitable individuals.

Whoever has benefits, he followed them.

In his view, the expert that replaced the Ice Purity Pill with the Clear Wind Powder might not be inferior in resources compared to that Third Tier Alchemist.

Even, Pei Daoyu thought Qin Gengyun’s rapid two-layer rise could be related to the expert.

Hence the suggestion for Qin Gengyun to help introduce.

No wonder he was always so polite to Qin Gengyun, besides both being Fourth-Layer Qi Cultivation, it was more to ingratiate himself with the expert behind Qin Gengyun.

Qin Gengyun had countless thoughts flash through his mind, holding up the teacup with both hands, gesturing towards Pei Daoyu:

"Taoist Friend Pei, since we are so destined, I shall do my utmost to find that expert for you, in within a year, expect a reply!"

Pei Daoyu’s eyes suddenly lit up, looking at Qin Gengyun, a smile appearing on his face as he lifted his teacup:

"Then, I will patiently await the good news!"

Later, the two left the Alchemy Room, Pei Daoyu personally escorted Qin Gengyun to the entrance of the Spirit Pill Workshop, cupped his hands and said:

"Taoist Friend Qin, rest assured, I won’t let that scoundrel off lightly."

Qin Gengyun smiled, "Taoist Friend Pei, you are too polite, I wouldn’t dare interfere with your family affairs, farewell."

"Farewell."

Qin Gengyun turned and left, his steps steady yet graceful, the people inside the Spirit Pill Workshop watched him in admiration.

Wang Ping murmured, "Is this what a Fourth-Layer Qi Cultivation expert looks like?"

Xu Li smiled enviously, "Taoist Friend Wang, should we skip going to Yihong House and focus on cultivation?"

"Alright, if Taoist Friend Qin could reach the Fourth-Layer Qi Cultivation, we can too! It’s just... the Ruyi Courtesan is supposed to perform tonight, maybe tonight will be our last visit?"

"The Ruyi Courtesan is actually performing? Alright, tonight will be our last!"

Pei Daoyu watched Qin Gengyun leave, his smile faded, and promptly ordered someone to bring Yang Fengshan over.

Yang Fengshan’s hair was disheveled, face and body stained with blood, crawling on the ground and hugged Pei Daoyu’s leg:

"Master, I really didn’t steal the bronze furnace, you have to believe me!"

Pei Daoyu looked down at Yang Fengshan and said flatly:

"Fengshan, you embezzled the Spirit Stones meant for the Medicine Officers, lining your own pockets, and secretly sold the workshop’s herbal supplies, these I can turn a blind eye to, but..."

Pei Daoyu sneered, "You incited me to conflict with a Fourth-Layer Qi Cultivation cultivator, for this alone, I cannot tolerate."

Yang Fengshan cried out and pleaded, "Master, I didn’t know Qin Gengyun was Fourth-Layer Qi Cultivation! I still need to save for the bride price to marry, please spare me!"

Pei Daoyu kicked him away, "Leave fifty Spirit Stones, from now on you’re forbidden from entering the Spirit Pill Workshop!"

...

Qin Gengyun left the Spirit Pill Workshop, walked along the familiar path for a while, and finally arrived at Caifeng Street.

Daily after scattering value, he would take this path back to Narrow Rain Lane.

On the way, he would pass the bustling Caifeng Street of Yunling Town, each time seeing the lively street, the buildings shining with Guardian Array radiance, always filled his heart with envy.

But now, the prosperity before him is no longer unattainable.

He laughed, recalling the conversation with Pei Daoyu.

Proposing a reply within a year was naturally a delaying tactic.

One year’s time, practicing day and night, if able to ascend to the Sixth-Layer Qi Cultivation, he wouldn’t need to fear that Grand Alchemist anymore.

Of course, wishing to elevate two layers within a year, self-practice and dual cultivation are indispensable, while the Alchemy Master Realm can’t be neglected either.

Best to first advance to Second Tier Alchemist, refine Second Grade Spirit Pills, earning more Spirit Stones to ensure unhindered Spirit Marrow supply.

With a plan already set, Qin Gengyun no longer dwelled on it and headed straight for the night market.

Passing through Caifeng Street, quickly reached the night market.

It was just 5 p.m., most vendors hadn’t arrived yet, in the distance he saw Mo Xiaolan dressed in simple robes setting up a stand.

Qin Gengyun approached, handed the bag filled with talisman paper over, Mo Xiaolan glanced back, a smile as vibrant as an orchid appeared on her face:

"Taoist Friend Qin, why have you come?"

Alongside, Taoist Friend Huang setting up his stand also chuckled and said:

"Taoist Friend Qin, you didn’t come yesterday, Taoist Friend Mo nearly sold a Blood Coagulation Pill for one Spirit Stone!"

Mo Xiaolan quickly turned to Qin Gengyun, "Taoist Friend Huang loves to jest, don’t mind him."

Qin Gengyun chuckled softly, speaking warmly, "Taoist Friend Mo, I have fifty Spirit Pills again, could you help me sell them?"

Mo Xiaolan was momentarily surprised, naturally understanding Qin Gengyun’s intent, as the pills Qin Gengyun refined were high quality, selling them for him could earn her quite a bit of Spirit Stones.

However, Mo Xiaolan did not take the Spirit Stone pouch Qin Gengyun handed over.

"Taoist Friend Qin, thank you for your generosity, but this time, I can’t sell for you anymore."