As far as Han Changming knew, in this beast tide, in addition to Jinlong City, many other islands were attacked, and the cultivators suffered heavy casualties.
"Okay! I'll do my best, but don't hold your hopes too high. I'm afraid I can't get a bottle of middle-grade Wu Yue Pills, but two or three middle-grade Wu Yue Pills shouldn't be a problem."
Han Changming gave a rather vague answer. If you stand by the river often, you will get your feet wet. If Ye Xin had not happened to want to learn the formation, he really didn't want to help.
"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Hu."
Zheng Guangyao said gratefully that the Zheng family’s residence was attacked by monsters, the clan’s protective formation was broken, many clan members died, and two clan elders were poisoned and fell into a coma.
"It's just a piece of cake, Madam. Didn't you want to ask Fellow Daoist Zheng for advice on the formation? Now is the chance."
Zheng Guangyao looked at Ye Xin with some surprise and asked in astonishment: "Why? Madam Hu is also a formation master?"
Ye Xin smiled and said, "I am not a formation master. I just saw that day that Fellow Daoist Zheng used formations to stop many second-level monsters. I was quite interested in formations, so I bought some books and just took a look."
"Anyway, there's nothing to worry about. If you have any questions, Madam Hu, feel free to ask. If my husband knows the answer, he will definitely give you the answer."
Liu Ru winked at Zheng Guangyao and said with a smile.
Zheng Guangyao understood and nodded, saying, "Mrs. Hu, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know."
Ye Xin smiled happily and raised several questions that had been bothering her for a long time. These questions were not difficult for Zheng Guangyao, as beginners would easily encounter these questions. He answered them carefully and explained them in great detail.
Now that he needs help from others, he will naturally tell them everything he knows.
More than an hour later, Zheng Guangyao and the other two personally sent Han Changming and Ye Xin out.
"Friend Hu, if you have any news about the middle-grade Wu Yue Wan, please inform me immediately."
Han Changming nodded and left with Ye Xin.
They first went to the Golden Dragon Tower, intending to look for Long Yaowen, but Long Yaowen was in seclusion practicing and did not see outsiders. In desperation, they went to visit other alchemists.
When passing by a teahouse, Han Changming saw Ye Tonghua and Shen Yueshuang walking into the teahouse together. He suddenly thought and shouted loudly: "Fellow Daoist Ye, what a coincidence!"
Ye Tonghua suddenly stopped, turned his head and looked behind him, and saw Han Changming and Ye Xin walking towards him.
"Friend Han, what a coincidence!"
Ye Tonghua greeted with a smile.
"Fellow Daoist Ye. Fairy Shen, we were just about to go look for you! Is it convenient for you? We would like to invite you for tea."
Ye Xin said enthusiastically that Ye Tonghua and Shen Yueshuang were of high status and it would be beneficial to make friends with them. Besides, this was also an explanation to Zheng Guangyao. If Zheng Guangyao knew that they had contact with Shen Yueshuang, it would not be surprising if they could produce the mid-grade Wu Yue Pills.
"Drinking tea? We have invited a few fellow Taoists. Fellow Taoist Han, please join us!"
Shen Yueshuang invited Han Changming and his wife in a calm tone.
"How can this be so embarrassing? We'll treat you another day!"
"It's just tea, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Meeting is fate."
Shen Yueshuang disagreed and said nonchalantly.
"Well then! We will just obey your orders."
Han Changming smiled and nodded, agreeing.
Arriving at a private room on the third floor, four foundation-building cultivators, three men and one woman, had been waiting for a long time. Judging from their attire, they were obviously disciples of major sects.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, Fairy Shen, who are these two fellow Daoists?"
A young woman in a white dress with a plump figure and fair skin stood up and her eyes fell on Han Changming and Ye Xin.
"These two are Fellow Daoist Hu and Madam Hu. We have met several times. A few days ago, thanks to Fellow Daoist Ye and Madam Hu, they helped to hold back the monsters, so we were able to kill so many monsters."
Ye Tonghua explained simply, his tone sincere.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Hu and Madam Hu. I wonder which sect the two Daoists belong to?"
A tall young man in a green shirt asked with a half-smile, saying that the disciples of the big sects all have their own social circles, and they don't make friends with just anyone.
"My husband and I come from a small family, so let's not talk about it!"
Han Changming said tactfully that he was unwilling to reveal his identity in a place like the Golden Dragon Sea, otherwise he would offend the enemy, and then the enemy would retaliate against the Han family, which would be troublesome.
After hearing this, the four young women in white dresses said nothing, but showed a bit of contempt in their eyes.
"Everyone, please take a seat! Junior Sister Bai, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."
Shen Yueshuang smoothed things over and asked everyone to sit down.
The eight people were toasting each other. Han Changming and Ye Xin only knew Ye Tonghua and Shen Yueshuang. They were not close friends and had little to talk about. They mainly listened to Shen Yueshuang and the others chatting.
Han Changming and Ye Xin were eating and drinking tea, looking a little embarrassed. They had wanted to host a private banquet for Ye Tonghua and Shen Yueshuang, but they didn't expect Shen Yueshuang to invite them to the date. Now they were neither here nor there, feeling extremely embarrassed.
"I am Zhao Ming from the Myriad Beasts Sect. Fairy Shen, I heard that you are good at water-based alchemy and the pills you refine are quite effective. I would like to ask Fairy Shen to help me refine a furnace of spirit-replenishing pills. As for the remuneration, Fairy Shen will definitely not suffer any loss."
The young man in green said politely, looking at Shen Yueshuang with anticipation.
The Shen Bu Dan can replenish the soul. This kind of pill is relatively rare and rarely sold on the market. Occasionally, one or two are released and they are quickly bought up.
For this purpose, he specially asked someone to act as a bridge and introduce Shen Yueshuang to him, asking her to help him make the elixir.
"Spirit-boosting pill? I'm not too sure about the quality of this kind of pill. Fellow Daoist Zhao, if you fail to refine it, I won't compensate you with a single spirit stone."
Shen Yueshuang's tone was flat, giving people a feeling that she could not be refused.
Given her status, she rarely makes pills for others.
"Of course, I know the rules. I'll leave it to Fairy Shen."
Zhao Ming agreed readily, picked up the teacup and toasted Shen Yueshuang.
Shen Yueshuang nodded, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Friend Hu, I heard that you are also an alchemist and you opened an alchemy shop."
Ye Tonghua suddenly spoke, and everyone else's eyes were focused on Han Changming.
"I am indeed an alchemist, but my alchemy skills are far inferior to Fairy Shen's."
Han Changming said modestly that Shen Yueshuang was the key training target of Sihai Palace. He knew his own limitations and it was normal that his alchemy skills were not as good as Shen Yueshuang's.
Alchemy has always been the family's weak point, but Han Changming doesn't feel ashamed. His alchemy skills are not as good as Shen Yueshuang's, but they are definitely much better than other alchemists.
Shen Yueshuang had heard this kind of compliment at least eight hundred times, if not a thousand times, so she didn't find it strange.
"By the way, Fairy Shen, I am quite interested in the water refining method. I wonder if I can ask you a few questions."
Han Changming's face was sincere. He had already inquired about it. Shen Yueshuang was proficient in water refining. He took this opportunity to ask Shen Yueshuang for advice on the water refining method.
There is always a teacher among three people. Han Changming doesn't think there is anything shameful in asking others for advice.
"Are you also interested in the water refining method? Tell me about it."
Shen Yueshuang immediately became interested. Most alchemists practice fire-based alchemy, and the water-based method is not widely accepted.
Han Changming pondered for a moment and then repeated his understanding of the water refining method.
Shen Yueshuang didn't take it seriously at first, but her expression gradually became serious.
"Fellow Daoist Hu, you should be using the water refining method to make pills! You don't have much theoretical knowledge, but you have a lot of practical experience."
The layman watches the excitement while the expert watches the doorway. Shen Yueshuang is proficient in water refining. Some of what Han Changming said are wrong, but there are not many problems in practice. This shows that Han Changming is exploring the water refining method on his own. Coming from a small family, it is not easy for him to rely on exploring on his own.
"I am indeed using the water refining method to make pills, but the success rate is not high. I have many confusions. I hope Fairy Shen can give me some advice."
Han Changming clasped his fists and said this with a sincere look on his face.
Shen Yueshuang pondered for a moment and answered Han Changming's two questions. She would not tell outsiders more about the sect's secrets.
After listening to Shen Yueshuang's answers, some problems that had troubled me for a long time suddenly became clear.
"Thank you very much, Fairy Shen. I will offer you a cup of tea instead of wine."
Han Changming picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
"Fellow Daoist Hu, you are too polite. If you continue to practice the water refining method, your attainments in the Dao of Alchemy will not be much worse than mine in the future."
Shen Yueshuang said seriously, picked up the teacup and returned the favor, drinking up all the tea in the cup.
Just now, when Zhao Ming toasted her, she only took a sip. That was because Zhao Ming had a request from her, and she drank as much as she wanted depending on her mood.
Han Changming toasted her and Shen Yueshuang drank up the tea. This was an affirmation of Han Changming. Both of them were alchemists and liked the water-refining method.
When Zhao Ming saw this scene, he looked a little unnatural.
"Fairy Shen, you are too kind. My husband is just tinkering around. At the beginning, I didn't think highly of him. In fact, whether it is the fire refining method or the water refining method, they are all alchemy. If they can produce good elixirs, then they are good methods. There is no difference between high and low."
Ye Xin quickly tried to smooth things over. If this matter wasn't handled properly, the young man in blue might be offended.
"Mrs. Hu is right. Come, let's drink together. It's fate to meet someone in such a vast sea of people."
Ye Tonghua raised his teacup and said with a smile.
“Bang!”
The eight people clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.
Next, the eight people talked about cultivation. Because of what they had just said, the others had a much better impression of Han Changming and became much more polite to him.
After a cup of tea, the young woman in the white dress changed the subject and said, "I think we should hold a small exchange meeting! What do you think, Senior Sister Shen?"
Shen Yueshuang is an alchemist. It would be great if I could exchange a few mid-grade pills with her.
Seeing that the others were of such high quality, Shen Yueshuang couldn't refuse and nodded in agreement.
"Junior Sister Shen, let me go first!"
The young woman in the white dress took out two demon pills and some refining materials, and said, "These materials can be exchanged for ice-attributed spiritual medicines and fruits that are at least a hundred years old."
The eight people take turns taking out the items to be exchanged and say what they want to exchange.
The things these people brought out were indeed good, but Han Changming had very high standards and these things were not at all to his liking.
They took out a lot of things, but very few could be exchanged. This was not surprising. It would be impossible for eight foundation-building cultivators to successfully exchange frequently.
After half a quarter of an hour, it was Shen Yueshuang's turn. She took out four green porcelain bottles and said softly, "Intermediate-grade Heyuan Pills, Buqi Pills, Shouling Pills, and Wuyue Pills in exchange for alchemy materials of equal value."
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of Han Changming and the other seven people all showed a fiery look at the same time. Han Changming was pretending.
What a joke, it’s not like he can’t produce a mid-grade elixir.
Everyone took out things to exchange with Shen Yueshuang. Of course, they communicated using telepathy, so no one else knew what the others had taken out.
"Fairy Shen, I got some third-grade spiritual water, but it's diluted. I want to exchange it with you for three middle-grade Wu Yue pills. What do you think?"
Han Changming said in a voice transmission, took out a white porcelain bottle and handed it to Shen Yueshuang.
Shen Yueshuang opened the porcelain bottle, and a stream of pure spiritual energy gushed out. She quickly plugged the bottle. Ye Tonghua and others were slightly stunned, with surprised expressions on their faces.
It seems that what Han Changming took out was good, either spiritual liquid or spiritual water.
A strange look flashed in Zhao Ming's eyes, but he remained calm on the surface.
"Okay, Karasukumaru is yours."
Shen Yueshuang smiled happily and threw a blue porcelain bottle to Han Changming.
Han Changming poured out a Wu Yue Pill, examined it carefully, and showed excitement on his face, which was of course fake.
A quarter of an hour later, everyone had finished chatting and went home.
Before Han Changming and Ye Xin had walked far, they heard a burst of urgent shouting behind them.
"Friend Hu, Madam Hu, please stay."
Han Changming and Ye Xin stopped and saw Zhao Ming catching up with them.
"Friend Zhao, what advice do you have?"
Han Changming asked politely.
"Friend Hu, excuse me, is the thing you exchanged with Fairy Shen the spiritual water?"
Han Changming hesitated for a moment and said, "It is spiritual water, but it is diluted. I got some of it in my early years."
"Do you have any more? Can you sell me some? I need it urgently, and the price is negotiable."
Zhao Ming clasped his fists and said, his face full of anticipation.
"I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Zhao, that was the last bit of spiritual water. I had quite a bit before, but I used it to make pills. How about this! Leave me your contact information. If I can get more spiritual water, I will definitely exchange it with you."
Han Changming declined tactfully. It would definitely not work to just refuse outright, so this method was more tactful.
"Okay, it's settled then."
Zhao Ming agreed and told his address.
After chatting for a few minutes, Zhao Ming said goodbye and left.
In the next few days, Han Changming frequently contacted old friends and relatives. The news that he wanted to exchange the middle-grade Wu Yue Pills spread quickly in the small circle. However, there was nothing strange about this. In fact, after the beast tide receded, the middle-grade Wu Yue Pills had always been in short supply. However, the Wu Yue Pills sold in the Golden Dragon Tower were mostly of low quality, and middle-grade Wu Yue Pills were rare.
Five days later, Han Changming and Ye Xin came to Baihe Pavilion and met Zheng Guangyao smoothly.
"Friend Hu, how is it going? Any news?"
Zheng Guangyao asked nervously. The Zheng family also had its own spies. Han Changming and his wife had been in frequent contact with other cultivators during this period, and even had contact with disciples of the Sihai Palace and the Five Immortals Sect. Zheng Guangyao was grateful for exchanging medium-grade Wu Yue Pills with other cultivators.