CHAPTER 850: CHAPTER 850: YOU NEED TO SHOW SOME SPIRIT

The Sect Leader of Qingshan Sect, Jiang Zheng, previously always appeared like an old beggar.

But after more than a month, he already has some of the dignity of a Sect Master.

However, in front of his own disciple, he’s no different than before.

"Disciple, you’ve worked hard during this time."

"It’s all for the sect." Chen Nan smiled and said some flattering words.

But he wasn’t a fool solely dedicated to the sect to the point that even his own cultivation fell behind.

During the alchemy, he did not forget about cultivation. Every elixir he concocted, he would taste first, so his cultivation did not lag.

In just a short month, his cultivation further progressed, reaching the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The speed was remarkably fast.

After saying that, Chen Nan brought out the elixir pills he had concocted during this time, as well as the Ninth Grade Elixir pills made by Tang Zhirou.

Dense porcelain bottles instantly filled the ground of the great hall.

"Good disciple, the sect is truly lucky to have you."

Jiang Zheng chuckled, hurriedly gathering all the elixirs; now he could have a satisfactory exchange with several other sects.

"By the way, many have been coming to request elixirs during this time. This time, I didn’t make the decision myself, leaving it up to you."

Because previously, he got carried away being praised by elders from several sects, accepting a large number of elixir orders, letting his disciple stay in the Alchemy Room for a whole month.

Jiang Zheng felt guilty, so when some came to request elixirs, he did not make decisions for Chen Nan.

"It’s a good thing." Chen Nan smiled, "Not only can it add a source of income for the sect, it can also enhance Qingshan Sect’s prestige."

"However, the Ninth Grade Elixir can be handled by Junior Sister Tang, while I’ll take on the Eighth and Seventh Grade ones."

Jiang Zheng smiled with relief, clearly, the good disciple had the sect’s best interests in mind.

"In that case, I shall have someone reply to them, but I will schedule the time for later. You must have time to rest."

He was also worried about exhausting the sect’s money-maker, hence he was considerate.

At this time, Fei Xingzi walked up to Chen Nan, overly enthusiastic, even expressing that he would find ten or eight dao partners for Chen Nan.

Chen Nan’s eyes immediately widened; so many, even if he had a strong body, he wouldn’t be able to withstand it, so he quickly refused.

"If Elder wants to concoct elixirs, you can say so straightforwardly; since you joined Qingshan Sect, you are one of us, certainly receiving priority."

Fei Xingzi heard, awkwardly rubbing his head: "Haha, Friend Chen is really direct; then I won’t be polite."

"To be honest, my cultivation has hit a bottleneck, and I hope to rely on elixirs to break through, Friend, you must assist."

As he spoke, he took out spiritual medicine and a pill recipe he had prepared earlier, which detailed the Barrier Breaking Pill.

Elixirs to help Golden Core Stage cultivators break through are rare, and some exclusive pills have special effects; such recipes are treasured by alchemists and not for sale.

"No problem, if Elder doesn’t mind, I have previously concocted Barrier Breaking Pills."

As he spoke, Chen Nan took out a porcelain bottle containing three Barrier Breaking Pills, made for other sects before, with plenty left for himself.

"No objection, absolutely no objection; thank you, Friend Chen!" Fei Xingzi eagerly cupped his hands, quickly storing the elixirs.

His manner seemed as if he feared someone would snatch them away.

Chen Nan felt a bit embarrassed because Fei Xingzi had prepared three sets of spiritual medicine, and he could concoct at least a dozen if he made them.

Giving him only three pills felt overly greedy.

Unbeknownst, other alchemists often fail when concocting elixirs. With three sets of spiritual medicine, succeeding with one is already thankful.

Even when successful, typically only one or two pills could be concocted.

Chen Nan took out three Barrier Breaking Pills immediately, making Fei Xingzi feel like he got a huge bargain.

Seeing Fei Xingzi easily obtain the elixir, Pei Yumei couldn’t sit still.

Both were at the second layer of Golden Core Stage cultivation, and outside they were rivals, naturally unwilling to let their cultivation fall behind.

"Friend, I also wish for Barrier Breaking Pills!"

She also took out three sets of spiritual medicine.

"Alright, I just happen to have three left."

Chen Nan smiled, collected the spiritual medicine, then handed another porcelain bottle to Pei Yumei.

"Haha, Fei Xingzi, let’s see who among us can advance to the third layer of Golden Core Stage first."

Pei Yumei excitedly laughed and, after cupping her hands to Chen Nan, eagerly went for seclusion.

Fei Xingzi, unwilling to be outdone, nodded to Chen Nan, then hurriedly left.

"Haha, these two are really interesting, there’ll be fun to watch in the sect later."

Jiang Zheng chuckled, but soon his smile froze on his face because he saw Chen Nan looking at him with a disappointed glare.

"Disciple, do you have any other matters?"

Chen Nan snorted coldly: "Master, now even the sect elders are stronger than you; don’t you feel a sense of crisis? Yet you’re still laughing foolishly."

"The elixirs I’ve concocted this time are mostly for Golden Core Stage cultivators. I have plenty of Barrier Breaking Pills here."

Just as he was speaking, he brought out another bottle of Barrier Breaking Pills, containing more than ten pills.

"Even if you must pile up with elixirs, your cultivation should surpass those two elders, or else, where does your authority as Sect Leader come from?"

Under Chen Nan’s gaze, Golden Core Stage cultivator Jiang Zheng felt incredibly tense.

As they say, one wishes their child to become a dragon; Chen Nan could be considered half a son to Jiang Zheng.

But now the tables had turned; Chen Nan wished for him to soar high.

After stammering for a long time, Jiang Zheng ultimately couldn’t argue back, only resignedly nodded.

"Alright, I’ll just go and cultivate."

Originally thinking that having advanced to the Golden Core Stage and with the sect flourishing, he could enjoy some relaxation, unexpectedly he had to try even harder than before.

Chen Nan nodded with satisfaction and added: "By the way, I’m going out for a while, including going to Medicine Immortal Valley."

"Okay, I got it."

Jiang Zheng limp-handedly waved; evidently, Chen Nan could have left directly, yet he came to mention it to him, the Sect Leader, it was just too courteous.

Does anyone dare stop you in the sect?

Chen Nan cupped his hands and left the hall directly, heading down the mountain.

This time going down the mountain was mainly to help Qing Xuan cure the fire toxin, but he didn’t go straight to Medicine Immortal Valley; instead, he headed first to the nearby Immortal Cultivation Market.

After inquiring in the market, he learned that Piaomiao Sect’s people had left half a month ago.

It’s heard that while investigating the murderer of Liu Ping, several people previously feuding with Liu Ping had fled, fearing they’d be misunderstood.

Yet from the perspective of two Piaomiao Sect disciples, such actions appeared suspicious, so they focused on those individuals.