ATPnovel Chapter 4: Beast-Repelling Powder
Chapter 4: Beast-Repelling Powder
Inside the pavilion.
Li Wuduan picked up a cup of wine, took a sip, and asked:
"Brother Lu, would you like to become a retainer of a noble immortal clan?"
Lu Sui shook his head and sighed:
"Of course I want to, but I haven't decided yet. I want to learn alchemy, talisman making, qi cultivation... I want to learn them all."
Besides the good treatment, the biggest attraction of joining a noble family as a retainer is the opportunity to learn about the various arts of cultivation.
If one could master any one of the various arts of cultivation, even if one only knew how to refine one kind of elixir or draw one kind of talisman, one would never have to worry about cultivation resources in the future.
"Alchemy requires talent, weapon crafting requires a large initial investment, and talismans rely heavily on spiritual awareness. Sigh, what should I choose..."
Li Wu: "..."
"By the way, Brother Li, you've been at the third level of Qi Refining for three or four years now, haven't you? When are you planning to break through to the middle stage of Qi Refining?"
Upon hearing this, Li Wu immediately looked hesitant, and sighed repeatedly:
"Alas, I do indeed wish to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, but I do not have enough spirit stones to purchase a [Spirit-Nourishing Jade], so Brother Lu, could you perhaps..."
Lu Sui understood perfectly, so he raised his hand to stop Li Wu from saying anything more, and said:
"Brother Li, there's no need to say more. However, my breakthrough to the mid-stage of Qi Refining has almost exhausted all my spirit stones, and I only have half a spirit stone left. I can lend it to you for now."
Li Wu immediately stood up, bowed, and said:
"Then thank you, Brother Lu. I promise to return this half of the spirit stone to you within a month."
"Brother Li, feel free to take it and use it; there's no need to rush to return it!"
Lu Sui waved his hand with great pride.
As a man of the martial arts world, he possessed a naturally heroic spirit. He always readily offered help to his brothers and friends without hesitation.
This is why Li Wuwei came to him to borrow spirit stones.
The two chatted until late at night, and Li Wu declined Lu Sui's request to stay overnight and returned to his own courtyard.
…………
Jianxiawu.
The market was still bustling at night, but the cultivators setting up stalls had changed somewhat.
Li Wuman wandered aimlessly, taking in all the spiritual items displayed at each stall. At the same time, she pondered what she should buy.
He only has half a spirit stone on hand right now, so he has to spend it wisely.
"If we're talking about the biggest source of demand in the market right now, it's definitely the group of hikers who go to Chishan in groups."
"The greatest danger to Chishan is undoubtedly that group of demonic beasts..."
"Spirit silkworms can spin silk; two only cost one spirit stone!"
"A magic artifact for the Opening Acupoint Realm, practically brand new, only three spirit stones!"
"Take a look, take a look! This is the [Beast Repellent Powder]! It can keep awakening-stage demonic beasts from approaching."
Just then, Li Wu heard a vendor's cry.
He turned around and saw a boy of about thirteen or fourteen years old enthusiastically soliciting passing monks with bottles and jars.
Li Wu walked over and asked, "What is this beast-repelling powder?"
The young man's face beamed with enthusiasm, and when someone came to inquire, his smile became even brighter as he explained:
"This beast-repelling powder is made from the bones of Qi Refining Realm demon beasts ground into powder. When using it, simply sprinkle it on your body or the ground, and within a radius of ten miles, Qi Opening Realm demon beasts will absolutely not dare to approach."
The bones of a Qi-refining demon beast?
Li Wu raised an eyebrow and carefully examined the boy in front of him. The other party was just an awakened cultivator, so where did he get the beast bones of a Qi-refining demon beast?
Judging from their simple attire and lack of any jade pendants or ornaments, they do not seem to be from a prominent family or immortal sect.
Li Wu asked suspiciously, "Are you not lying to me?"
The boy shook his head repeatedly: "I swear an oath."
Li Wuxin believed most of it.
If this beast-repelling powder can really drive away monsters in the Qi Opening Realm, it might also be able to drive away monsters in the early Qi Refining Realm.
Currently, there are many early-stage Qi Refining monsters in the outer area of Chishan. If this beast-repelling powder is truly effective, it will undoubtedly have a large market.
You can give it a try.
After thinking for a moment, Li Wu looked up at the stall owner and asked:
"How many spirit stones does this beast-repelling powder cost?"
"Three bottles for one spirit stone."
Li Wu shook his head, his expression calm:
"That's too expensive. If it were half a spirit stone for two bottles, I would take it."
A look of conflict flashed in the young man's eyes. Seeing that Li Wuyou was about to turn and leave, he became anxious and hurriedly said:
"Alright, alright, we'll go with your price."
"Hehe, you're young."
Li Wuxin smiled smugly to himself.
…………
early morning.
Li Wu set up a stall in Pukou Market, with two bottles and a playing card on his stall.
It reads: "Beast-repelling powder, which can drive away demonic beasts in the early stages of Qi Refining."
The passing cultivators stopped to inquire:
"Fellow Daoist, can your Beast-Repelling Powder truly drive away demonic beasts in the early stages of Qi Refining?"
"really."
"How much does it cost?"
"One bottle and half a spirit stone."
"Too expensive."
The cultivators who had initially shown some interest all turned and left upon hearing the price.
Li Wu was not discouraged and continued to sit patiently.
After an unknown amount of time, a pair of long legs came into Li Wu's view.
"Fellow Daoist Li Wudao."
Li Wu followed the footsteps of the newcomer and looked up, only to see that the newcomer was He Yu.
"Fellow Daoist He Yu."
He glanced back and saw He Yu's three teammates, all of whom looked disheveled, one of whom was injured.
"It seems we've run into a monster," Li Wuxin thought to himself.
He Yu's gaze shifted from Li Wu's face to the sign, her eyebrows slightly raised, and she said:
"Fellow Daoist Li Wu, is your beast-repelling powder truly effective?"
"I've used it myself, of course it works," Li Wu blatantly lied.
"How many spirit stones?"
"One bottle and half a spirit stone."
He Yu's face immediately showed a conflicted expression.
The price is a bit high...
However, the number of demonic beasts on the outskirts of Chishan is increasing. This time, they accepted a mission to find spirit mines. As a result, they encountered two demonic beasts at the third level of Qi Refining, and it took them several talismans to escape.
Seeing that He Yu seemed genuinely interested in buying it, Li Wu immediately formed a plan in his mind.
The reason why this beast-repelling powder couldn't be sold was because it had never appeared in the Pukou market before, and the price was quite high for independent cultivators, so not many were willing to buy it.
At this point, if there is a real-world case to prove it, then naturally there will be groups of monks willing to buy it.
Thinking of this, Li Wu chuckled lightly:
"How about this? If you really want it, I can temporarily waive the spirit stones. After you've used it and find it satisfactory, you can buy both of these bottles from me."
Upon hearing this, He Yu's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying:
"Can."
So, Li Wu handed one of the bottles of beast-repelling powder to He Yu.
Afterwards, Li Wu packed up his stall and prepared to go home.
Next, we just wait for He Yu to return and get feedback.
……
More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Wu sat cross-legged on the bed, circulating his internal energy and continuously attacking the second acupoint.
Without external assistance, the progress is not fast, and it is estimated that it will take about half a year to open the second acupoint.
Li Wu opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.
"Judging by the time, He Yu should be back by now."
Li Wu got up, steamed a bowl of spirit rice, and then waited patiently in the pavilion in the courtyard.
"Fellow Daoist Li Wu! Are you home?"