Cultivation Starting from Choosing Augments

Chapter 470: Chapter 215: A Chance Encounter with Xu Gongtong, Tier Four Exotic Poison

Far Crossing Commerce Association.

’Where am I going to get some Demon Pills?’

For the past half-month, Lv Jingfu had spent his free time every day pondering this very question.

Thanks to the Commerce Association’s network, he had learned on the third day after the Spirit Medicine Banquet that Xiao Chen was staying in Hundred Herbs City and had not left immediately.

As it happened, the Far Crossing Commerce Association was also preparing a tea party, so he came up with the idea of using the opportunity to win Xiao Chen over.

The most effective way to win someone over, of course, was to cater to their interests.

Based on what had happened before, it wasn’t hard to conclude that what Xiao Chen needed was Demon Pills—and a large batch of them at that.

Here in the Inner Sea, this was no simple matter.

Therefore, Lv Jingfu used his network of connections everywhere to start gathering Demon Pills, preparing to offer a tailored solution.

But someone else was faster.

A month later, when Xiao Chen returned to the streets to check on the Jin Family’s situation, he had just arrived at the public square when someone proactively struck up a conversation.

"Golden Light Taoist, what a pleasure to meet you!"

"I didn’t expect you to still be in Hundred Herbs City."

Xiao Chen turned to see that it was Xu Gongtong, the local Cultivator from the Nanlao Sea who had been sitting directly across from him at the Spirit Medicine Banquet.

The man hadn’t spoken to him that day, so it was unexpected that after this chance encounter in the square, he would actually come over to say hello.

Xiao Chen found it strange but cupped his hands in response. "So it’s you, Xu. Long time no see."

"I have some personal matters to attend to here, so I’m staying for a few more days. Why are you still in Hundred Herbs City, Xu?"

Normally, a local Cultivator like him should have returned to his family long ago.

However, Xu Gongtong gave a mysterious smile. "Heh heh, well, it’s a long story."

He then paused as if he had just thought of something. "Look at the sun, it’s almost Noon. You probably haven’t eaten yet, have you, Golden Light Taoist?"

"I’ve already booked a table with fine food at the Peach Blossom Spring Inn. If you don’t mind, why don’t we head over together? We can eat and chat."

Xiao Chen thought for a moment. "Your invitation is most gracious. It would be rude of me to refuse."

Come to think of it, he had been thinking about making some connections with fellow cultivators.

For one, it would make it easier to gather information, especially about things like Secret Realms and Relics.

For another, it would be convenient for trading or getting rid of surplus materials, such as the large batch of Tier Three Spirit Grass he had, and for using their channels to purchase items like Demon Pills.

All in all, the more friends you have, the more options you have.

Since he had happened to run into Xu Gongtong today, and the man seemed quite enthusiastic, he might as well start with him.

The two of them went to the Peach Blossom Spring Inn in the eastern part of the city, which was also Hundred Herbs City’s most famous restaurant.

Its location was especially good. It was surrounded by long-established shops selling all sorts of supplies, and only the inn offered fine wine and food.

Many visiting Cultivators would stop by the restaurant for a meal after they finished their shopping.

Inside a private room on the third floor, Xu Gongtong had two rounds of drinks before he slowly began to explain why he had remained in the city.

It turned out that the Xu Family had previously arranged a deal with a group of Loose Cultivators to help them gather a batch of Demon Pills.

The handover date was now approaching, but the other party didn’t trust the Xu Family, who were a Local Bully in the area. Not only did they demand the transaction take place in the Sea of Space, but they also insisted that each side only bring three people.

The problem was, the Sea of Space was a chaotic place. The Xu Family didn’t fully trust them either and were also worried about running into Tribulation Cultivators along the way.

So, they wanted to invite two skilled fighters to go with them, just in case something unexpected happened and they needed backup.

"Sigh, what bad luck."

Xu Gongtong sighed. "I’ve looked for several fellow cultivators in the city, but none of them are available. Lu is going to the Ten Thousand Immortals Archipelago, and Lv is busy preparing his tea party."

He looked at Xiao Chen and said, feigning nonchalance, "If only one of them were free, it would solve my problem."

"Our family is short on Spirit Stones everywhere this year, and we were hoping to earn a little something from this batch of Demon Pills."

The Xu Family was indeed very short on Spirit Stones recently, so there was a hint of sincerity in Xu Gongtong’s words.

Xiao Chen’s interest was immediately piqued. ’Aren’t these the Demon Pills I’m looking for?’

Of course, the whole thing was quite a coincidence. The Xu Family just happened to need someone to help pick up the goods, they just happened to run into him, and the location was also a bit suspicious.

But that was fine. After his Magical Combat with the Jin Family’s Cultivators and witnessing Red Peony’s performance, Xiao Chen now had a rough understanding of his own strength.

He wouldn’t dare claim to be invincible among his peers within the Golden Core realm, but he could at least be considered in the top tier.

He was more than capable of accompanying the Xu Family to the Sea of Space for the transaction.

If the transaction went smoothly, he could take the opportunity to offer to buy the Demon Pills. It didn’t matter to them who they sold to, and he certainly wouldn’t be short on Spirit Stones.

If something unexpected happened, he would just play it by ear. With the advantage of his Escape Techniques and the Blade of Night as his trump card, his safety was guaranteed.

"Xu, please allow me to volunteer my services."

Xiao Chen took the initiative to propose, "When it comes to Magical Combat, I flatter myself that I’m second to none. If you trust me, why don’t we go to the transaction together?"

Xu Gongtong looked pleasantly surprised. "Golden Light Taoist, are you serious?"

"At the banquet, I could tell you had an extraordinary bearing. You must be a true prodigy. Of course I trust you."

"It’s wonderful that you’re willing to help."

"Come, come, let me toast you. Here’s to our smooth success."

The two hit it off immediately and agreed on the spot to meet at the South City Gate in five days at 7:00 AM, then head to the Sea of Space together.

The meal lasted for two hours. When it was time to part, Xu Gongtong was still beaming, looking extremely pleased.

Of course he was pleased. This was a big score.

As long as he could take out Xiao Chen, he was certain to get his hands on a large amount of Tier Four Spirit Medicine.

Besides, the man hadn’t left the city for the entire month, so he definitely still had a good number of those thirty-two Demon Pills left. Soon, they would all be spoils of war.