Chapter 473 The Signboard

"Assist in breaking through the current bottleneck?"

Song Jiuan's expression grew serious, a strong glint flashing in his eyes.

Hearing this, Ji Yuan nodded with a smile and said, "Although a cultivator only gets one chance in their lifetime to break through with this, and the effect varies from person to person."

"However, by using the nine wisps of dragon qi to impact the bottleneck, it can at least increase the success rate by thirty percent."

At the critical moment of breakthrough, such assistance offering a thirty percent chance would drive countless cultivators into a frenzy.

Especially for cultivators at the late stage or even peak of the third realm, they would spare no expense to acquire nine of these pills to increase their chances of successfully forming a core.

"The most important point is that by using dragon qi to break through the bottleneck, not only will there be no side effects, but if successful, the dragon qi can be retained and even grow stronger."

He further highlighted the other benefits of this pill.

Once a breakthrough was achieved with its aid, the dragon qi would not dissipate but would instead grow stronger, becoming intrinsically linked to the user, constantly nourishing their physique and soul.

Furthermore, it would provide the user with an additional life-saving trump card. Regardless of how severe the injuries to their body or soul, as long as they did not perish on the spot, they could use this to cling to life.

At the same time, nourished by the dragon qi, their injuries would slowly heal even without taking any medicinal pills.

If Song Jiuan had been somewhat absent-minded and indifferent before, he was now completely captivated.

He subconsciously glanced at his friend. Seeing Zhang Hongming nod slowly after observing for a long time, his own thoughts could no longer be suppressed.

"May I ask, fellow cultivator, what is the value of these two types of pills?"

Song Jiuan asked, his voice lacking confidence.

Anyone who had heard the miraculous effects of the two pills would know they were bound to be expensive.

"Spirit Observation Heavenly Heart Pill, one hundred spirit coins per pill."

"Nine Dragon Spirit Infusion Pill, thirty spirit coins per pill."

However, the cost of the former was only three to four spirit coins, and the latter was only about one spirit coin.

It was simply the way of alchemists; they were incredibly profitable, even ranking first in wealth among all cultivators.

Zhang Hongming, also an alchemist, naturally knew that this price far exceeded the cost, but he still nodded in agreement, subtly indicating to his friend with his eyes that it was already quite reasonable.

If both pills had the effects described by the other party, without any compromise,

He himself would likely have quoted a price at least fifty percent higher.

"One Spirit Observation Heavenly Heart Pill, and three Nine Dragon Spirit Infusion Pills to start!"

Song Jiuan showed great generosity, waving his hand and sending out one hundred and ninety spirit coins.

It was only at this moment that Ji Yuan gained a new understanding of the man's financial standing.

One hundred and ninety spirit coins amounted to nineteen thousand taels of gold, equivalent to at least one million nine hundred thousand taels of silver!

Moreover, if they were truly exchanged, there would undoubtedly be a considerable premium, easily reaching over two million taels of silver. Even the annual tax revenue of Feiyun Prefecture did not match this amount!

If Feiyun Prefecture had a good year, its annual tax revenue would likely only be one to two million taels of silver.

"Thank you, fellow cultivator."

Ji Yuan smiled slightly, and after collecting the spirit coins, he took out two bottles of Nine Dragon Spirit Infusion Pills.

With this, his stock of pills was greatly diminished. He had two Spirit Observation Heavenly Heart Pills remaining and exactly six Nine Dragon Spirit Infusion Pills, while all the Five Qi Yuan Nurturing Pills were gone.

This scene also left Wu Xiong, He Chengshi, and the others astonished.

Especially Tian Lianshan, Fan Yang, and Huo Shenyi. Having been sect elders, they were certainly not lacking in experience.

Yet, even with their sect's painstaking efforts over decades, they could not have amassed such wealth.

Now, the person they followed had effortlessly earned over two hundred spirit coins, naturally causing the three of them to feel a flood of emotions.

Although they were unsure if their choice was correct, at least by serving under this individual, they no longer had to worry about daily cultivation resources.

It was even possible they might receive more resources than they would have in their former sects.

After all, even as sect elders, they did not necessarily have access to abundant resources. To obtain more, they had to exert greater effort.

Even then, the bulk of it was taken by the sect, leaving them with only a small share.

Now, they could only hope that the current sect master would be somewhat generous.

"After fellow Daoist Song has finished taking these pills, feel free to send someone to find me."

Ji Yuan stated that they would be staying in the prefecture city for an extended period.

After chatting for a while longer, he rose to take his leave. No matter how Song Jiuan tried to persuade him, he politely declined with a smile, and with a group of people, boarded the prepared carriage and returned to the temporary inn.

"Hongming, what do you think of this person?"

After Ji Yuan and his group departed, Song Jiuan suddenly turned to his friend.

Zhang Hongming, a master of alchemy with a renowned reputation in the prefecture city, replied without hesitation, "He has talent, means, and strategic depth. If we don't build a good relationship now, we may miss the opportunity later."

If this assessment were to spread, it would undoubtedly shock various factions in the city, prompting them to immediately seek his acquaintance.

It was worth noting that in the prefecture city of Feiyun Prefecture, Zhang Hongming's reputation and status were no less than that of a Golden Core great cultivator.

The life-saving and healing spiritual pills he refined were presumably in such high demand that queues would stretch from his doorstep all the way outside the city.

While this statement might be an exaggeration, it was sufficient to illustrate his standing.

Song Jiuan nodded, but some thoughts remained unspoken in his heart.

He felt that he was currently being used by the other party as a signboard to establish his reputation. As long as he benefited from these three types of pills, he would attract the attention of various forces in the prefecture city.

At that point, the young man, who was still unknown, would immediately become a prominent figure in the prefecture city, and his name would quickly spread throughout the prefecture, and even across the entire Lingyang Prefecture.

As for how far he would rise, it would depend on how much benefit he, as the signboard, could truly gain from the pills.

Without further conversation, upon returning to the inn, Ji Yuan dismissed the others, only summoning Wu Xiong and the three of Tian Lianshan.

"Here are some pills, take them and distribute them to everyone."

He took out some Profound Heaven Dew Gathering Pills and gave them to the four in front of him.

This batch of pills was precisely enough for the few of them and their subordinate cultivators to take for a full year.

Wu Xiong and the others bowed respectfully and repeatedly expressed their gratitude. Unconsciously, a sense of submission began to develop.

Setting aside other matters, the method of accumulating wealth alone was enough for them to pledge their genuine loyalty.

Among the cultivators in the world, how many would not wish to rely on a power that could generate vast wealth?

Not long after, the group withdrew, and then Li Junxian and He Chengshi, the shopkeeper of Mingxin Xuan, were summoned in.

"There is a matter that requires your hard work."

Ji Yuan raised his gaze and then said softly.

On the table beside him, a large number of porcelain bottles were neatly arranged, containing Profound Heaven Dew Gathering Pills.

He had refined two batches of this pill previously. One was of higher quality, suitable for cultivators below the peak of the second realm, while the other was of lower quality but still a rare treasure for cultivators of the first and second realms.