Casting immortality in the furnace

Chapter 83 Snake Blood Grass

"Oh?"

"What kind of elixir?" Fan Zhou asked.

Haitang released him, took out a jade box from the brocade pouch, and opened it.

Three twisted, snake-like, blood-red medicinal herbs were revealed, emitting a fishy odor. The spiritual energy contained within them rose and fell constantly, which was rather strange.

"This substance is called snake blood grass. It can nourish the essence and blood, strengthen muscles and increase strength. Long-term use can greatly increase energy."

At this point, Haitang added jokingly:

"However, snake blood herbs are very potent and have aphrodisiac effects, so you can't take too much at once."

Fan Zhou looked at her uncertainly and asked doubtfully:

"Is this really a health-preserving elixir? It sounds more like a potent poison to me!"

Haitang glanced at him disdainfully:

"You're so young, you have so much energy you can't use it all. What benefit would eating those Ganoderma lucidum and Polygonum multiflorum give you? These strong medicines are more suitable for a vigorous young man like you."

"Besides, now that you've become Doctor Lou's apprentice, you'll likely break through to the Qi Refining stage in a few years. By then, your lifespan will have greatly increased, but the health benefits of these spiritual herbs won't have even manifested yet. Wouldn't that be a waste of effort?"

Fan Zhou was taken aback, and after thinking about it, it seemed to make a lot of sense.

He is only fifteen years old and practices longevity exercises, so he is not worried about lifespan or aging.

Looking at the three snake blood grasses in the jade box, he was momentarily at a loss.

When Haitang saw that he didn't respond, she got annoyed and said:

"If you're worried that I'll use this elixir to harm you, you can take it and ask your master to see if I have ill intentions."

"Sister Haitang, that's not what I was thinking," Fan Zhou said with an awkward smile. "I'm worried that I can't afford it."

"What's the big deal?"

Haitang then smiled, took his arm again, and said softly:

"Since I see you happy, I'll give you these three snake blood grasses."

Fan Zhou quickly shook his head, "Doing business requires clear accounting. If you don't charge money just because you have a good relationship, you'll end up losing everything sooner or later."

"Pah, what nonsense are you talking about? Nobody's down to their underwear."

Haitang spat, but gave Fan Zhou a flirtatious wink.

Fan Zhou laughed, "Anyway, it wasn't me."

"Fine, since you insist on spending money, then I'll sell it to you cheaper, just three spirit stones will do," Haitang said.

Fan Zhou took out his money pouch from his pocket, took out a spirit stone and placed it on the coffee table.

"I only have one spirit stone, which can only buy one snake blood grass."

"Take them all!"

Shopkeeper Haitang rolled her eyes at him and stuffed the jade box containing the snake blood grass and spirit stones into Fan Zhou's hands.

"I'll pay you on credit first, and you can pay me back when you have the money. Honestly, what a lack of backbone a man can have."

Since things had come to this point, Fan Zhou didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the spirit stones and snake blood grass.

"If there are still similar medicinal herbs in the future, please keep an eye out for them for me, Sister Haitang."

Haitang raised an eyebrow at him and said with satisfaction, "That's more like it."

Fan Zhou smiled slightly, stood up, and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Then I'll take my leave now, little brother."

Haitang looked at him with a resentful expression:

"Are you leaving already? I was planning to invite you to stay for dinner so we could have a proper chat later."

"There's plenty of time in the future, why rush things?"

Fan Zhou smiled and replied, then turned and walked out of the room.

As I walked down the stairs, I saw that it was already completely dark outside. The crystal chandeliers on the first floor were lit, their dazzling light creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Several beautiful women dressed in different styles were whispering among themselves.

When Zhiruo saw him come down, she quickly went up to him and asked:

"So, what did Sister Haitang say?"

Fan Zhou smiled smugly and took out the VIP jade pendant.

"Very good!"

Zhiruo was overjoyed and cheered excitedly.

Fan Zhou asked, puzzled, "Why are you so agitated?"

Zhiruo smiled and took his arm:

"I've brought in a second-class VIP for Baihualou, so naturally I'll be rewarded."

Fan Zhou laughed and said, "Then you can give me half."

"You wish."

Zhiruo rolled her eyes at him and asked again:

"Now that you have a 30% discount, what health supplements are you planning to buy?"

Fan Zhou hesitated for a moment, then leaned close to her ear and whispered:

"Pick one for me, one that costs no more than 100 spirit stones after the discount, and that will last for two months."

Zhiruo gave him a strange look and whispered:

Why are you speaking so softly, like you're doing something wrong?

"Never mind that, hurry up and weigh the medicine," Fan Zhou urged.

Although Zhiruo was puzzled, she still obediently went to weigh the medicine.

Although Fan Zhou had three snake blood grass plants, he considered that this was a potent medicine that could inevitably have adverse effects on his body, so it was better to take some mild health-preserving medicines on a regular basis.

He walked to the counter and waited, ready to take the elixir and leave.

Qingju walked over awkwardly and asked in a low voice:

"Aren't you going to buy some Bone Tempering Pills or something?"

Fan Zhou smiled and said softly, "My master will prepare these pills for me, and I probably won't buy any more in the future."

Qingju fell silent, her expression visibly dejected.

She didn't know what else to say. Feeling wronged and sad, she couldn't help but let a few tears roll down her cheeks. She quickly turned away to wipe them away.

"You don't need to cry if I buy fewer pills."

Fan Zhou looked helplessly at the girl in front of him and gave the order:

"The same as always, one serving each of Lingzhu Ointment, Qinglu Loquat Syrup, Musk Tiger Bone Pill, and Qingming Spiritual Water. Hurry up and get me the medicine."

"it is good."

Qingju immediately responded, her face instantly turning rosy, and went behind the counter to get the medicine.

The other two girls, one in blue and one in yellow, were secretly laughing, making the little girl blush with embarrassment.

Zhi Ruo, having obtained the medicinal herbs, approached Fan Zhou and said:

"This is a century-old processed Polygonatum odoratum. The original price is 120 spirit sands per catty, but after a 30% discount, it's 84 spirit sands."

Qingju also brought over the several medicinal herbs that Fan Zhou had requested.

Fan Zhou paid the bill, took the elixir, and went into the night.

Behind him, Haitang leaned against the second-floor window, watching his figure with a slight smile.

"You brat, you're so stubborn!"

She looked up at the sky, where several stars were already twinkling.

"Of the millennia-long fortune carried by the sword furnace, how much of it do you possess?"

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Fan Zhou returned home, put away the spiritual herbs, took out only one Tiger Bone Jade Marrow Pill and swallowed it, then went to the courtyard to begin cultivating 'Hidden Sword Within'.

He drew the calamus, activated the sword energy within his body, and executed his sword techniques with each move, the sword energy within his body moving accordingly.

Unlike ordinary sword techniques that use sword energy to attack enemies, concealing the sword within the body involves using sword energy to inflict damage on oneself.

With each swing of his sword, Fan Zhou suffered damage to his body. The surging sword energy, like a flowing river, slashed into his limbs and bones, the 'injuries' penetrating deep into his marrow, pulverizing all the pests and impurities.

This process is extremely painful, as if you are being chopped with an axe.

Fortunately, the Tiger Bone Jade Marrow Pill was several times more potent than the ordinary Marrow Cleansing Pill he had taken before. Its medicinal power could easily penetrate the bone, continuously repairing the damage and relieving the pain.

However, the progress in his cultivation was also very obvious. In just about an hour, he absorbed all the medicinal power of the Tiger Bone Jade Marrow Pill, and his cultivation level improved by another point.

Fan Zhou stood quietly for a while, and after his body calmed down, he practiced his swordsmanship in the courtyard. Although his skills were already superb, he still tried to understand the true meaning of the techniques with sincerity.

Regardless of the harsh winter or scorching summer, with a long sword in hand, I will never fail.