90: Chapter 91 Fellow Travelers

After some intimacy, the speed of the flying boat suddenly increased.

Before long, they arrived in the heart of the Song State without even realizing it.

Yan Xue stretched out her jade hand, slowly put away the exquisite flying boat, and familiarly led Chen Fan toward an extremely bustling city.

"Husband, by taking the teleportation Formation in the city, we can go directly to the Sect market."

Chen Fan nodded slightly, his gaze slowly falling upon the most bustling city in the Song State.

The city was massive, and the streets were crowded with people. In the market, shops were lined up in rows, with one store after another selling various cultivation resources.

The two were in no rush to take the teleportation Formation; instead, after disguising themselves, they first went to a spiritual tea house to taste some spiritual tea.

Yan Xue urgently needed to purchase a Cultivation Technique suitable for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to Cultivate, while Chen Fan needed to reach the fourth level of Foundation Establishment as soon as possible.

After some discussion, the two slowly walked into a shop specifically opened for Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"Two Foundation Establishment Seniors, our shop has everything from Medicinal Pills, Spiritual Plants, Formations, Talismans, to Magical Artifacts." A female attendant on duty saw the Foundation Establishment Cultivators arrive, her face lit up with joy, and she spoke with a respectful attitude.

Chen Fan nodded slightly, examining the items with a calm expression.

He could clearly feel that the cultivation resources here were much better than other shops; for instance, there were many varieties of the shop's treasures, rare Spiritual Plants, Medicinal Pills, and High Grade Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts.

Yan Xue looked around and set her gaze on a water-attribute Cultivation Technique that matched her own Spiritual Root.

"Husband, this Cultivation Technique is quite unique, but the price is a bit..."

Chen Fan smiled faintly and secretly transmitted his voice: "It's fine. We obtained quite a few Spirit Stones on this trip."

After saying this, he slowly cast his gaze toward the center of the shop.

He saw a High Grade Spiritual Plant on the central counter; it had a very long age and attracted many Cultivators to stop and watch.

These Cultivators all had excited expressions, but due to their shallow pockets, no one made a move to purchase it.

"The medicinal age of this Spiritual Plant is longer than estimated. If I refine it, I might be able to enter the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment very soon." After some thought, Chen Fan secretly made up his mind to purchase it.

Besides this rare Spiritual Plant, a Medicinal Pill placed on a counter also attracted everyone's attention: that was the foundation establishment breakthrough pill.

For Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the three most critical bottlenecks, especially the one between the Early Stage and Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, were exceptionally strong. To break through, most Cultivators would choose to buy a foundation establishment breakthrough pill.

"The price is actually this high? It only has seven pill patterns."

Chen Fan showed a look of disdain on his face; if it weren't for the shortage of Materials in his hands, he wouldn't have paid such attention to it.

"Fellow Daoist, this Medicinal Pill was refined by Alchemist Shuiyue. Could it be that this item is not good enough for your eyes?" A tall female Cultivator dressed in green robes gave a light snort.

"Who is Alchemist Shuiyue? I have never heard of them, but if I am not mistaken, this Medicinal Pill has some minor flaws." Chen Fan smiled faintly and said while shaking his head slightly.

"Minor flaws?" The green-robed female Cultivator frowned slightly, a strange expression appearing on her face.

In all these years, this was the first time she had heard someone comment like this.

Her expression gradually became somewhat ugly: "Is that so? Fellow Daoist, please do not try to attract attention by claptrap."

"Sensationalist? I am also extremely interested in the Dao of Alchemy. If I am not mistaken, a Spiritual Plant called Biyou Grass is missing, and to compensate for this scarce Spiritual Plant, the Alchemist turned to use Dragon Flame Grass."

"Although the effect looks the same, the actual effect is discounted, which is why the Rank of the Medicinal Pill did not increase further."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a thunderbolt striking the heart of the green-robed female Cultivator.

Seeing the other party's face change drastically, Chen Fan said nonchalantly: "Actually, this matter is not without a solution. As long as you replace the Dragon Flame Grass with Lake Flame Flower, the effect will be greatly enhanced, and it will somewhat increase the number of pill patterns."

"Lake Flame Grass?"

"Nonsense, that will cause..."

The green-robed female Cultivator shook her head repeatedly, but suddenly, her eyes lit up.

Thinking about it again, a look of shock appeared on her face, as if she felt the other party's words made sense.

The replaced Spiritual Plant would reduce the fire attribute of the Medicinal Pill, and perhaps it really would improve the quality of the Medicinal Pill.

At this time, the beautiful female attendant, fearing she would miss two big customers, smiled winsomely and appeared very attentive, saying: "I wonder what the two Seniors have taken a fancy to? How about letting this Junior introduce them to you properly?"

"Let's talk in a private room."

Chen Fan let out a low and hoarse voice, clearly not wanting to be recognized.

"Very well, please follow me." The beautiful female attendant discovered that the two had the intention to purchase, and her steps became light.

The green-robed female Cultivator, who had been plunged into shock, finally came to her senses at this moment, but just as she was about to ask for the other party's name, she saw him walking slowly into the private room.

After the Restriction of the private room was activated, Chen Fan first purchased the Cultivation Technique for Yan Xue, and secondly, purchased the extremely expensive rare Spiritual Plant directly.

As for that foundation establishment breakthrough pill, he was quite hesitant. In his view, even if he bought it at a high price, he would not be able to break through smoothly, so he had to give up.

After the transaction, the beautiful female attendant's smile grew even wider.

Just as Chen Fan walked out of the private room, he saw the tall, green-robed female Cultivator coming up to meet him.

Now, the other party no longer had her previous arrogance; instead, she said respectfully: "Fellow Daoist, what you said just now makes perfect sense. Thank you for your guidance."

"Fellow Daoist, you are too polite. This was just a small effort." Chen Fan didn't take the matter to heart at all.

"My name is Bi Wenqin. I happen to have a villa in the city where I usually refine some Medicinal Pills. Would you be willing to taste some spiritual tea together and discuss the Dao of Alchemy?"

"This..."

Chen Fan hesitated slightly.

"That Medicinal Pill was exactly what I refined. There are still some issues with it, and I would like to ask for your advice." Bi Wenqin said with a hint of embarrassment.

"So that's how it is. We are both Alchemists, so we should be exchanging pointers; it doesn't count as asking for advice."

Chen Fan was quite surprised that the other party could refine such a Medicinal Pill, and a hint of interest welled up in his heart, so he nodded and agreed.

Walking out of the shop, it didn't take long before they arrived at the other party's residence.

The villa was located in the Hexu District of the city, where the Spiritual Qi was dense, quiet, and elegant.

Upon entering the courtyard gate, one could smell an extremely rich fragrance of medicine and Spiritual Plants.

"Young Miss." Four beautiful-looking maids bowed and saluted.

"Serve tea. I am not seeing guests today; you must not let anyone else disturb us." Bi Wenqin's expression sank as she gave the order.

"Please rest assured, Young Miss."

After making arrangements, Bi Wenqin smiled sweetly and began to brew the spiritual tea very elegantly.

"Fellow Daoist, although you were just speaking casually, you solved a problem that has troubled me for many years. Now, I will refine it according to your method. If there are any problems, please point them out."

After some polite hospitality, Bi Wenqin immediately took out the Spiritual Plants and began to refine a brand new foundation establishment breakthrough pill.