Chapter 395: Meridian Opening Pill
He glanced meaningfully at several slender figures in the distance. "If you’re willing to take on some ’special errands,’ Contribution Points will naturally come rolling in."
"Thank you for the reminder, Steward."
Xu Yunfan understood the implication, giving a smile that only men would understand as he thanked him. He took the mandatory True Technique of Hundred Desires Peak that the Steward casually handed over, then cupped his fists and took his leave.
The Steward watched Xu Yunfan’s strong, departing back and couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration, "His Primordial Yang Qi must be incredibly abundant! If one were to plunder it, their Cultivation would surely soar!"
"..."
Following the map in his bundle, he found his assigned residence.
It was a tile-roofed house on the mountainside with a small courtyard. The courtyard was no more than ten feet square, and the house contained nothing but a stone bed and a meditation cushion.
But even in such a simple dwelling, the concentration of Spiritual Qi was more than ten times that of the Divine Martial Realm!
Xu Yunfan took a deep breath, sat cross-legged on the cushion, and began to inspect his gains for the day.
He took out the Jade Scroll for the *Hundred Bone Profundity Technique* that he had found in Xu Tian’s Storage Bag and pressed it to his forehead.
His Divine Sense delved into it, and the complete contents of the Cultivation Technique instantly flooded his mind.
’So that’s how it is...’
A moment later, Xu Yunfan opened his eyes, a sharp glint flickering within them. He had filled in the crucial flaws that Nether Spring and Xu Tian had deliberately left behind, and his previous confusion was instantly cleared up.
’Use the Meridian Opening Pill as a catalyst at the nexus of flesh and blood—three inches below the navel, where the Qi Sea Dantian originates. Plant an organ similar to a Dantian there, like a great tree taking root, its tendrils spreading throughout the body to reshape the meridian system and adapt the physical body for the circulation of the *True Martial Demon Devouring True Scripture*...’
His current situation was delicate. On one hand, he had successfully infiltrated the Primordial Sect and obtained a legitimate identity. On the other hand, he lacked a Meridian Opening Pill and couldn’t truly cultivate the *True Martial Demon Devouring True Scripture*.
He couldn’t even cultivate a single bit of the Hundred Desires Devouring Essence Technique, which was mandatory for Hundred Desires Peak disciples.
He had read through this True Technique.
It used desire as fuel and intercourse as a Furnace Cauldron to seize the creations of Yin and Yang from heaven and earth.
Men who cultivated it would plunder yin to supplement their yang, while women would plunder yang to supplement their yin, ultimately achieving Yin-Yang Mutual Aid.
’I have to find a way to get a Meridian Opening Pill...’
This was his most pressing task. Fortunately, he had over a dozen Sumeru Bags on him, all taken from the Primordial Sect disciples in the Divine Martial Realm.
Although most of them were burdened with loans, they still had quite a few things hidden away. The combined resources were considerable—at least in Xu Yunfan’s current view, it was enough for him to get a lot done.
Without delay, Xu Yunfan took out the *Disciple Introduction Manual* issued by the Primordial Sect. He flipped to the sect map on the last page, his gaze locking onto the "Joyful Courtyard" marker in the northeastern corner of Hundred Desires Peak.
He walked through winding mountain paths, passing by carved beams and painted rafters of pavilions and towers. The air was filled with the cloyingly sweet scent of cosmetics.
From time to time, Hundred Desires Peak disciples dressed in light gauze would brush past him. With wandering eyes, both male and female disciples would stop to gaze at Xu Yunfan’s powerful physique and his overflowing vitality and lifeblood.
Some disciples even wanted to approach and strike up a conversation.
Xu Yunfan’s expression remained unchanged. With a slight shift of his feet, his figure flickered as if teleporting and vanished from everyone’s sight in an instant.
The group of disciples looked at each other in dismay, understanding in their hearts that the newcomer must be at least in the Late-Stage of Qi Cultivation to possess such an aura.
The Joyful Courtyard was situated on a platform halfway up the mountain. A plaque with the words "Endless Sea of Desire" hung before its vermilion-lacquered main gate, making the corner of Xu Yunfan’s mouth twitch.
The moment Xu Yunfan stepped into the hall, an overwhelming scent of extravagance washed over him, causing his brow to furrow slightly.
In the crystal display cases to the left were various Dual Cultivation Magical Artifacts: Hehuan Bells covered in Runes, an Immortal Binding Rope woven from Jiao Tendon, and even a two-headed dragon soaking in Spiritual Liquid...
To the right, it was crowded with disciples lining up for loans. They were pressing their Identity Jade Tokens into the mouth of a Bronze toad. Each time a sum of Contribution Points was deducted, a crimson light would flash in the toad’s eyes.
Xu Yunfan walked straight to the Cyan Jade Table in the center and tapped his fingertips on its surface three times.
Behind the table, a Steward Disciple was lounging lazily on a soft couch. He was flanked by two Female Cultivators—one massaging his shoulders, the other holding a Glazed Cup and feeding him amber-colored Spirit Wine.
"New here?"
The Steward squinted as he sized up Xu Yunfan, his gaze lingering on his sturdy physique for a moment. "Exchange or loan? If it’s a loan, we’ll need to inspect your Primordial Yang first..."
"An exchange. I wish to exchange for a Meridian Opening Pill."
Xu Yunfan replied.
The Steward Disciple raised an eyebrow and looked him up and down. A knowing, half-smile appeared on his face. "One thousand points. Non-negotiable."
Xu Yunfan’s expression didn’t change. He already knew the price of a Meridian Opening Pill from Xu Tian.
The price of niche, unpopular elixirs like this one didn’t fluctuate much. Many disciples who speculated on resources wouldn’t choose this item, so its price had always been exceptionally stable.
"The price for an out-of-the-way elixir like the Meridian Opening Pill has always been stable."
The Steward Disciple lazily fiddled with the Jade Scroll that recorded their inventory. A clear light flickered on the scroll as its contents scrolled by, and the Cyan Jade Table reflected his nonchalant expression.
"It’s not like those popular elixirs that’ll soar by thirty percent today because Microdust Peak buys them all out, then plummet by half tomorrow when Hundred Medicines Peak dumps their stock."
He flicked his fingertip against a dusty page in the ledger. "In the past three years, a total of seventy-three have been exchanged. The price has always been anchored at one thousand Contribution Points."
Then he suddenly sneered. "The year before last, that bunch of crackpots from Hundred Peaks Mount tried to hoard them to drive up the price. They ended up stuck with them for three years and couldn’t sell them. Besides someone cultivating the *Hundred Bone Profundity Technique*, who would even use this thing?"
The Steward Disciple narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping back and forth over Xu Yunfan. A meaningful smile touched his lips. "Junior Brother, you look unfamiliar. A new disciple?"
He tapped his fingers lightly on the Cyan Jade Table, producing a crisp sound. "An unconventional elixir like the Meridian Opening Pill isn’t something an ordinary disciple would exchange for so easily..."
Xu Yunfan’s expression was serene. The Ten Extremes True Qi silently circulated within him, and the pores all over his body opened slightly. A faint yet palpable pressure spread out like ripples.
The Steward Disciple’s previously flippant expression suddenly froze. The Jade Scroll he was toying with fell onto the table with a THWAP.
’What potent qi and blood! He’s at least comparable to a direct disciple at the Late-Stage of Qi Cultivation!’
The Steward was secretly alarmed, and fine beads of sweat broke out on his back.
Only then did he notice that this seemingly ordinary disciple’s breathing was actually drawing the surrounding Spiritual Qi into a subtle vortex. The lines of muscle faintly visible beneath his robes were like a dormant dragon-python.
Xu Yunfan spoke slowly, his voice low and steady. "Senior Brother must be joking. I have just entered the Sect and am merely looking for a suitable Cultivation Technique."
He tapped the table lightly with his fingertip, and a wisp of dark golden True Qi flowed fleetingly beneath his skin. "This Meridian Opening Pill... is there anything special about it?"
Although True Qi was not as high in quality as True Essence, the amount of True Qi that Xu Yunfan revealed was as vast as an abyss or an ocean. It made the Steward Disciple’s throat bob as he inconspicuously wiped his brow. The sheer volume of that True Qi alone was enough to crush him to death.