Chapter 1353

In the outer regions of Pill Valley, there was a plaza near a river . This was a place where outer disciples would gather .

These outer disciples that were geniuses in the outside world were only ordinary here .

In the rest of the world, outer disciples werent very useful . They mostly just used up resources, and when there were too many of them, the sects would kick out a few who had no potential .

However, in Pill Valley, even outer disciples could bring them profit . That was because their cultivation relied on refining a large number of medicinal pills . Their profit made up for their consumption .

So Pill Valley didnt kick out these outer disciples . Even if their talent was lacking compared to others, they were still alchemists . In fact, anyone who could enter Pill Valley was monstrously talented . But your status depended on just how much of a monster you were .

These disciples had to refine pills to exchange for cultivation resources, and Pill Valley had many cultivation rooms with powerful formations that could assist them . However, those rooms werent free for outer disciples .

Outer disciples didnt even get a tenth of the benefits that inner disciples were blessed with . In fact, there were essentially no benefits . Everything they had was gained through them working hard on their alchemy .

Some outer disciples would come to the outer regions of Pill Valley to gather medicinal ingredients .

The outskirts of Pill Valley were mostly wild land . But this wild land was actually Pill Valleys medicinal garden . Other than a few special regions with people guarding them though, the rest was just wilderness .

That was because some medicinal ingredients could only grow in the wild . If they were planted in a medicinal field, they might be affected by other ingredients, or their growth would be stunted, or they might simply outright die .

So the outskirts of Pill Valley had quite a few precious medicines growing . Some were high tier, and some were low tier . Disciples could gather them based on their own requirements .

The majority of the medicinal ingredients that disciples practiced their alchemy with were obtained through trading merit points with Pill Valley . Once they refined those medicinal ingredients into pills, they could exchange the pills for more merit points . It was the same as farmers working for landlords .

The earth, seeds, and fertilizer, all came from the landlord . If you worked hard and managed to grow the crops, then once the various costs were subtracted, you could still make some money .

However, this money was based on your own success . Some people who failed too many refinements would even end up owing money .

So there would always be a few disciples out gathering medicine . As long as they could gather some rare ones or ones that Pill Valley was currently lacking, they would make a bit of money . They could keep these medicinal ingredients or exchange them . It was very beneficial to everyone .

As for this large plaza, it had become a place for outer disciples to trade their excess medicinal ingredients . There were all kinds of medicines displayed .

Long Chen and the Pill Fairy were currently strolling through this plaza . But both of them had disguised their faces so others wouldnt be able to recognize them . If they didnt, it would cause a huge disturbance .

Thank you, Long San . Its my first time being able to come out and have such a relaxed stroll . At this time, the Pill Fairy had made her face look ordinary and was wearing the robes of an outer disciple . However, her eyes were as enchanting as ever .

Long Chen couldnt help but sigh emotionally inside . He had once said that different people had different hardships .

Someone like the Pill Fairy, with a majestic status within Pill Valley, wasnt even able to go for a simple stroll . Just what was with this world?

Everyone was envious of what others had while not caring about what they possessed themselves . They didnt realize that as they envied others, others also envied them .

Through their chatting, Long Chen felt that the Pill Fairy was actually a very pitiable person . She lived under a spotlight, and under it, she had to live according to specific standards . She was unable to walk out of this spotlight or even learn what the outside world was like .

As long as you want to, Ill accompany you at any time .

Long Chen walked alongside the Pill Fairy . Smelling her specific fragrance, he felt a peaceful feeling in his heart . As they were walking, he suddenly paused because he saw a square melon .

Hey, little fellow, is this melon of yours sweet?

As soon as Long Chen said this, he regretted it . But it was too late .

Scram! The disciple holding the melon immediately exploded in fury and walked off .

Why was that person so rude? If you wanted to buy his melon, why would he get mad if you asked him if it is sweet? wondered the Pill Fairy .

It was my fault . Thats a bitter melon . Long Chen looked at the Pill Fairy awkwardly . Only after speaking had he realized that this was a sixth tier medicinal ingredient, the Earthen Bitter Melon, something used to expel the accumulated internal heat that was stored up within alchemists . For him to ask if it was sweet or not was definitely asking to be cursed .

The Pill Fairy looked at his embarrassed expression and couldnt help but laugh . It was a lovely sound, but it just made Long Chen even more embarrassed . That Earthen Bitter Melon was strange . Some kind of mutation had to have occurred in it . Normally, they would be a light green color, but this one was dark green .

Originally, Long Chen had been thinking about buying some snacks for Wan Qing, but instead he ended up in such an awkward position .

Are your Violet Jade Cherries sweet? Long Chen pointed to a pile of cherries on a vendors booth .

They are .

Can I taste one?

No . That vendors reply was extremely direct .

Hey, if I dont try one, how will I know if its sweet or not?

These Violet Jade Cherries are very precious . Ill taste one and you can use my expression to judge whether theyre sweet or not, replied the vendor coldly .

So, this fellow thought he could compete with him? This was Long Chens first time running into such an opponent . The Pill Fairy stood to the side as Long Chen began to stubbornly argue with the vendor until they were both red in the face .

She found it funny, but she also felt that this way of living was more authentic; no one had misgivings about her due to her status . She felt an unprecedented relaxed feeling .

Then as Long Chen began to argue with the vendor over whether the Violet Jade Cherries were sweet or not for an incense sticks worth of time, she became speechless . One side had to have a taste of one, while the other refused .

Hmph, you wont let me taste one? Fine! I just wont buy any! Whats so amazing about them? I have plenty of money, and Ill just spend it on even better stuff! raged Long Chen . He hadnt even managed to swindle away a single cherry . Could it be that his conning divine ability had declined by so much?

Hmph, is having money amazing? I have plenty of good stuff here . If you wont buy them, someone else will!

Oh, you have White Eye Lotuses? Those arent bad . How much for one pound? Long Chen suddenly turned toward another one of the other vendors wares .

Thirty for one pound . The thirty he mentioned was merit points .

Thirty? Thats too expensive . Can it be cheaper? Long Chen directly began to bargain .

The Pill Fairy was startled . These lotuses werent actually expensive . They could be easily gained from Pill Valley, and their quality would be greater than what was sold here . She didnt know what he was doing .

One pound for thirty, two pounds for fifty . The more you want, the greater the discount . It seemed this vendor wasnt so easily angered . He still conducted his business properly .

Alright, pack some more more more come on, I dont want to keep asking .

How much do you want? The bags full .

Keep packing until the discounts 100% .

Bastard, youre just wasting my time!

Finally, the disciple snapped . He charged out at Long Chen while picking up a cane from the ground .

Long Chen pulled the Pill Fairy away with him as he fled . He didnt know how far he ran, but the plaza had long since vanished behind them . The enraged disciple was easily thrown off .

Long Chen and the Pill Fairy arrived at a secluded forest path, and the Pill Fairy was shaking with laughter . This Long San was truly evil .

However, she didnt feel any loathing for this . While Long San was domineering on the surface, he didnt use his power to bully the weak .

Even when he had been cursed and chased away by a Xiantian realm disciple, he had just laughed and fled . The Pill Fairy had never seen such a person in Pill Valley .

The Pill Fairys face suddenly reddened and she pulled her hand out of Long Chens grasp . Just now, it had been Long Chen who had pulled her away . She hadnt noticed before, but now that she did, her heart pounded .

However, she found that Long San didnt react to this . There wasnt the slightest malice in his eyes . They were completely calm . It was as if they had held hands like two children playing around .

Oh?

Long Chen and the Pill Fairy suddenly noticed a group of people walking in the distance . Seeing one of those figures, Long Chens eyes narrowed .

Its Xuan Jizi! said the Pill Fairy .

Long Chen was startled . You know him?

A faint disgust appeared in the Pill Fairys eyes . This person is extremely evil . He has harmed countless geniuses, and his sins are irredeemable . Now hes running from the rest of the world like a mouse . I heard he was chased down until he vanished without a trace, but I didnt expect Protector Zhuo to find him . Since he is someone from Heavenly Fate Island, his ability to read the heavens is extremely powerful

A determined expression suddenly wiped away her worry . Long San, can I trust you?

Well, I suppose . Im quite reliable, said Long Chen vaguely, not quite sure what she was planning .

I want to kill Xuan Jizi . Can you help?

What?!