Chapter 127: Miscellaneous Prescriptions of the Qidan

Lin Ke separated Yang Xiao and Lin Hao with effortless ease, giving Yang Xiao a firsthand look at the methods of a practitioner in the Zhou Tian Realm. Although Lin Ke had to pause briefly to regulate his breath afterward, the mere fact that he could manipulate his true energy to disentangle two magical treasures served as a stark reminder to Yang Xiao of the formidable power of a Zhou Tian master. It was clear that a significant gap still existed between himself and practitioners of that realm.

During the match, Yang Xiao had not exerted his full strength, yet it seemed Lin Hao also held back certain formidable techniques. This realization dawned on Yang Xiao: he was not truly superior to a late-stage Condensation Realm practitioner. While it was true that he could hold his own against such opponents, securing a decisive victory was by no means an easy task. To improve, he knew that increasing his cultivation realm was not an overnight endeavor; for now, the only viable path was to find ways to enhance the power of his magical treasures.

With this in mind, Yang Xiao resolved to refine his useful artifacts once more.

After bidding farewell to Lin Ke, he was settled into a dwelling by Lin Tian. According to Lin Tian, any disciple who reached the Condensation Realm was entitled to choose their own cave dwelling. The one assigned to Yang Xiao was currently vacant and unoccupied.

"Brother Lin Tian, is there a marketplace or a place where goods are exchanged around here?" Yang Xiao asked, hoping to find materials for his refining project.

"There is indeed such a place," Lin Tian replied. "It is located between our family’s territory and the family of our ancestor’s disciples. That marketplace is where people typically trade in refining materials."

"Excellent. Let’s go have a look. I am hoping to find some specific materials and want to see if I can acquire them there," Yang Xiao said.

"In that case, I shall accompany you, Brother Yang Xiao," Lin Tian agreed.

After tidying up his new dwelling, Yang Xiao and Lin Tian headed to the marketplace. It proved to be a real eye-opener. The various shops offered an array of materials, many of which were incredibly rare—a testament to the fact that the inhabitants of the Linlang Blessed Land were truly adept at artifact refinement.

After browsing through the various wares, Yang Xiao found few materials that suited his needs. The reason was simple: he had no use for ordinary materials for crafting spiritual tools, yet ingredients for high-level spiritual treasures were both scarce and exorbitant. In the end, he spent a significant sum to acquire only two items: a blood-attribute Blood-Essence Crystal and a metal-attribute Vajra Crystal.

"It seems this market only carries materials for artifact refining, with nothing related to alchemy. That is rather strange. Does your family not practice alchemy?" Yang Xiao asked curiously after visiting several shops.

"That is correct," Lin Tian explained. "Our family does not practice alchemy, nor do we consume medicinal pills. It is said to be a rule established by our ancestor, Lin Lang. It is rumored that he achieved his cultivation without the aid of any pills, advocating for cultivation in a natural state. Therefore, our Linlang Blessed Land has always focused exclusively on artifact refinement."

"I see," Yang Xiao replied, enlightened.

"However, if you are looking for things related to alchemy, I do know of one shop," Lin Tian said, leading Yang Xiao to a small, cluttered store that sold miscellaneous items.

In this shop, there were indeed two pill formulas tucked away in a corner, covered in dust and seemingly ignored by everyone. Upon closer inspection, Yang Xiao saw that one was the familiar recipe for a Condensation Pill, while the other appeared to be a compilation of several formulas titled *A Collection of Curious Pill Recipes*.

Yang Xiao cared little for the Condensation Pill formula, but he picked up the *Collection of Curious Pill Recipes* and began to browse. It contained a variety of strange and obscure formulas, including Beauty-Nurturing Pills, Longevity Pills, and Spirit-Beast Pills—some of which Yang Xiao had never heard of before. Such a book would have been incredibly valuable outside the Linlang Blessed Land, fetching a high price. But because the people here cared little for alchemy, the price was surprisingly low.

Ultimately, Yang Xiao acquired the book for a pittance. The shopkeeper was more than happy to part with it, explaining that it had been in his family’s shop for generations, passed down through his ancestors, and had never once been sold. He was delighted to finally see it go.

Having inadvertently found such a bargain, Yang Xiao was in high spirits.

Just as the transaction concluded, a commotion erupted in the street. Yang Xiao and Lin Tian went outside to investigate. According to a passerby, the chaos was caused by a conflict between the Lin family and the Feng family.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was incensed. "It must be the Feng family throwing their weight around again. I cannot ignore this. In recent years, the Feng family has produced many young experts. Relying on the fact that their cultivation levels are generally higher than ours, they frequently act as bullies in the marketplace. This is not the first time, and now that I am here, I must step in."

Lin Tian rushed toward the scene, with Yang Xiao following close behind.

When they arrived, they saw a woman from the Lin family—Lin Ling, whom Yang Xiao had just met—confronting the Feng family. Lin Tian immediately called out the name of the opposing disciple, Feng Wei. It was clear that Lin Tian knew him well and that the Feng family had been provoking the Lin family for some time.

"Feng Wei! Are you trying to bully our family disciples again? As long as I am here, you will not get away with this!" Lin Tian shouted as he charged forward.

Yang Xiao observed the fight between Feng Wei and Lin Ling. It was obvious that Feng Wei had the upper hand; as a mid-stage Condensation practitioner, his cultivation completely suppressed Lin Ling’s. Under the barrage of his true energy, Lin Ling had little room to retaliate and was already injured, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Had Yang Xiao and Lin Tian not arrived in time to intervene, the consequences for Lin Ling would have been unthinkable.