Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 45: Storage Bag

After dealing with Zhu the shopkeeper, Gao Xian successfully reached the third level of Qi Refining and entered a dream state to meet with Lan Jie.

In the following days, Gao Xian stopped practicing alchemy and focused his energy on cultivation.

With his Qi Refining cultivation breakthrough to the third level, his magical power, strength, speed, and other aspects were all improving every day, entering a period of rapid progress.

On the third evening after the incident, Gao Xian was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard when Zhu Qiniang arrived.

Zhu Qiniang was wearing a deep blue Daoist robe, which had a layer of glazed-like luster, making it very beautiful.

Under the backdrop of the Daoist robe, Zhu Qiniang also had a touch of elegance and dignity. There was a softness in her eyebrows that was no longer as cold as before.

This Zhu Qiniang clearly had a few more feminine qualities, and she looked even more charming.

Seeing Zhu Qiniang's state, Gao Xian knew that she had resolved her inner conflicts and her overall mental state had improved. She even seemed radiant.

Without Zhu Qiniang saying a word, he knew that things had gone smoothly.

Zhu Qiniang also noticed the change in Gao Xian. His vitality and blood were obviously much stronger, and his body appeared more upright and powerful.

The skeleton is the framework of the human body, containing the internal organs, muscles, and skin.

The obvious change in Gao Xian's physique indicated that his skeleton had become stronger and more powerful.

"You've reached the third level of Qi Refining?" Zhu Qiniang asked.

"Yes, I broke through when I came back that day," Gao Xian replied with a smile. "It's mainly because my thoughts are unobstructed, allowing my Qi to flow through my entire body."

"Unobstructed thoughts, that's right, that's what it means," Zhu Qiniang pondered for a moment and thought the phrase "unobstructed thoughts" was well said.

After resolving Zhu Hong'an, the deep-seated resentment in her heart for many years was suddenly released. She felt relaxed and comfortable, as if she was about to ascend to heaven.

She said, "Zhu Hong'an's body has been transported back to Lianyun City. The Zhu family didn't say much. They are all arguing over control of the medicine shop and no one cares about Zhu Hong'an's death..."

At this point, Zhu Qiniang became more serious. "Thanks to you, everything was calculated meticulously, and the matter was handled very well, leaving no room for the Zhu family to find fault."

Seeing the Zhu family's reaction, Zhu Qiniang also admired Gao Xian's strategy.

If they had directly killed Zhu Hong'an as she suggested, it would have definitely aroused suspicion from the Zhu family.

Now that Zhu Hong'an was killed by an evil spirit, even if someone in the Zhu family felt something was off, they couldn't say anything.

The Zhu family didn't know about Gao Xian's existence, nor would they think that she would join forces with an outsider to deal with Zhu Hong'an.

Moreover, Zhu Hong'an was stingy and greedy, and no one in the Zhu family liked him. Knowing that Zhu Hong'an was dead, there should be quite a few people who were happy about it.

With everything settled, it could be said that it was resolved perfectly.

Gao Xian also felt relieved. As long as the Zhu family didn't detect any problems, they would pass the test.

He smiled and said, "It's not just me who's amazing, it's us."

Zhu Qiniang's expression also softened significantly. Gao Xian was good at speaking, and with just one sentence, he brought them closer.

She said, "The flying ship only makes a round trip once a month. Even if someone from the Zhu family comes, it will be a month later. During this period, you should stock up on medicinal materials. I'll help you tear up the contract with the medicine shop..."

With Gao Xian's alchemy skills, it was too disadvantageous to work for the medicine shop.

Coincidentally, Zhu Hong'an had died, and no one in the Zhu family knew about Gao Xian's existence, so it was the perfect opportunity to tear up the contract with the medicine shop.

Gao Xian couldn't help but feel delighted. The contract he signed with the medicine shop was like a contract of servitude.

Zhu the shopkeeper targeted his Tian Gui Pill and Deer Antler Powder because of this contract.

This matter is hard to explain clearly because he used the alchemy furnace and medicinal materials from the pharmacy. It's not completely unreasonable for Zhu, the shopkeeper, to want to share the profits.

Gao Xian excitedly said, "That's great, thank you, Seventh Sister. Without the contract, we won't have any worries."

"Without Old Zhu, these are all small matters."

Zhu Qiniang didn't mind and conspired with Gao Xian to kill Old Zhu. Naturally, she would help Gao Xian resolve this trouble.

However, it's not a secret that Old Zhu hired Gao Xian as an alchemist, and it also involves Gao Xian's teacher, Xu Mingyuan. This matter may have further complications in the future.

Seeing Gao Xian so happy, Zhu Qiniang didn't bring up this disappointing matter.

She changed the subject and said, "You have entered the third level of Qi Refining, which is commonly known as the Blood Refining stage. Actually, this term is not accurate. Strictly speaking, the third level is about tempering the blood and condensing the third Qi aperture."

"The Qi aperture you cultivate in the Five Elements Technique is located at the Huiyin acupoint. By opening this point, you can connect the Dantian and Lingtai Qi apertures..."

Zhu Qiniang explained the key points of cultivation in the third level to Gao Xian in a simple and understandable way. She concluded, "The foundation of the third level lies in guiding the spiritual energy to cleanse the marrow, making the qi and blood throughout the body strong enough to open the Huiyin condensed Qi aperture."

"At this stage, the best pill is the Tiger Blood Pill. I'll help you get it."

Most of the members of Feima Sect are independent cultivators who can't afford low-level pills like the Solidifying Yuan Pill, let alone the Dragon Bone Pill and Tiger Blood Pill, which are specifically used for Body Refining.

Changsheng Hall sells various ordinary low-level medicines, and if you want Dragon Bone Pills or Tiger Blood Pills, you need to place a special order.

Fortunately, the Zhu family is in this business and has special channels.

With Zhu Hong'an dead, Zhu Qiniang temporarily manages the pharmacy, making things even more convenient.

"Thank you, Seventh Sister." Gao Xian was very happy. With Qiniang guiding his cultivation, he saved himself from a lot of trouble.

The original owner's master was really negligent, giving him a set of Five Elements Technique and not caring anymore, leaving the original owner to cultivate on his own.

His physical talent is only average, but he was able to advance to the third level of Qi Refining so quickly mainly because of Lan Jie's guidance, which increased his cultivation efficiency by more than ten times.

With Zhu Qiniang's guidance, a large number of Dragon Bone Pills to enhance his physical strength, and the Iron Dragon Hand technique he practiced externally, along with various favorable conditions and abundant resources, he made rapid progress.

Gao Xian didn't mention money to Zhu Qiniang. After all, Dragon Bone Pills and Tiger Blood Pills are just low-level Body Refining pills, and even if they are expensive, the price wouldn't be too exaggerated.

Initiating a discussion about money with Zhu Qiniang over such a trivial matter would be counterproductive. Not mentioning money is a matter of goodwill and can deepen his relationship with her.

The main reason is that he doesn't have the pill formula; otherwise, he could make them himself.

"You should continue practicing the Iron Dragon Hand. This Body Refining technique is enough for you to practice until Foundation Building."

Gao Xian nodded repeatedly. He was a novice in cultivation, so whatever Zhu Qiniang said was what he would do.

After talking about cultivation matters, Zhu Qiniang handed Gao Xian a gray leather bag about the size of a palm. "This is a spare storage bag that belonged to Old Zhu. It has a small space inside, enough to hold your personal belongings."

Gao Xian received the storage bag with a face full of joy. Every time he saw Qiniang using a storage bag to store pills, he felt very envious.

Creating an independent space within a small bag like this is considered high-end in terms of its own magic.

He didn't know what material this gray storage bag was made of, but it felt like some kind of leather—smooth and flexible, light in his hand.

Under Zhu Qiniang's guidance, Gao Xian used his divine sense to refine the storage bag and untie the tied rope. He immediately felt that there was about one cubic meter of space inside the bag, equivalent to a large storage cabinet.

Gao Xian tried using his divine sense to store and retrieve items, finding it quite convenient.

To others, it would seem like he was conjuring items out of thin air when he put them into or took them out of the storage bag.

Gao Xian played with it for a while. This simple storage method might seem childish to a child, but it was just right for an adult.

Seeing Gao Xian so happy, Zhu Qiniang was also in a very good mood.

She said, "This storage bag and the Green Wood Armor were Old Zhu's personal items. He hid them very well, and no one else knows about them. You can use them with confidence..."

(End of this chapter)