Yun City, at its very center, is the City Lord's Mansion. The four great families are distributed in the four cardinal directions.

Given the current status of Miaodan Workshop, it has the capability to occupy a central position in ninety-nine percent of the cities in the Tingxiang Kingdom. However, this massive organization chooses locations only slightly closer to the city center than the great families, both in Yun City and elsewhere.

It is precisely this humility and lack of contention that earns Miaodan Workshop the favor of the City Lord's Mansion in various cities.

After about a quarter of an hour, Tang Yan finally arrived at the entrance of Miaodan Workshop.

Miaodan Workshop covers a large area, with the front hall responsible for selling some low-grade medicinal pills and various herbs.

Upon entering the shop, there weren't many items on the shelves.

"What can I get for you, young master?" Seeing someone enter, the shop assistant immediately greeted with a smile.

Tang Yan opened his folding fan and asked with a smile, "Do you have any pills that increase true Qi?"

"Our Miaodan Workshop mainly offers two types of pills for increasing true Qi: Foundation Pill and Enhancement Pill," the shop assistant promptly introduced.

Tang Yan was familiar with these two types of pills, both being first-grade pills. Among them, the Foundation Pill is a low-grade first-grade pill, mainly used by Origin Rank martial artists. The Enhancement Pill is slightly higher in grade, suitable for Yellow Rank and below martial artists.

Although both types of pills were quite suitable for him, his purpose this time was not to buy medicine. Currently, he was short on money and could at most buy half a bottle of Foundation Pills.

"Do you have any second-grade pills?" Tang Yan closed his folding fan and patted his chest, saying, "This young master has plenty of money!"

The shop assistant's mouth twitched at these words; wasn't this guy just looking to get ripped off? However, second-grade pills indeed couldn't be openly sold, and the shop assistant showed a troubled expression, saying, "Young master, we don't have those."

Tang Yan's eyes widened, and he slammed his fan on the counter, shouting, "What! Such a big name as Miaodan Workshop, and the pills for increasing true Qi available for sale are only of mid-level first-grade?"

This voice was shouted out by Young Master Tang, instantly attracting everyone's attention. Fortunately, Miaodan Workshop was not a mundane place, and there weren't many customers in the store.

"Young master, second-grade pills require a second-grade alchemist to refine, and the production is limited. They are only supplied to the great families and are not casually placed on the counter for sale. Seeing your extraordinary appearance, you must be from a great family and should be aware of our shop's rules," the shop assistant patiently explained.

"Since the pills are eventually going to be sold, and this young master has plenty of money, why not just sell me some directly?" Young Master Tang said boldly.

The shop assistant was a bit anxious at this point. Although Miaodan Workshop was powerful, it didn't want to provoke disputes casually. Seeing this young master dressed so handsomely, he must be a scion of a great family, and as just a shop assistant, he didn't dare to offend easily.

Caught in this dilemma, the shop assistant found himself at a loss for words.

"Miaodan Workshop has its own rules. Second-grade pills are rarely sold retail. However, since the young master has money, and rules are made by people, I will make an exception and sell you a bottle of Qi Gathering Pills, a second-grade pill, freshly made," an elderly yet robust voice came through.

Everyone turned to look and saw an old man in a gray robe, with white eyebrows, spirited eyes, a tuft of beard, and his hands behind his back, strolling out from inside.

"Master Ge!" Upon seeing the newcomer, all the staff of Miaodan Workshop bowed their heads in greeting.

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Ge Ming, the Great Elder of Yun City's Miaodan Workshop, a second-grade alchemist, ranked above Wu Xuan.

The Qi Gathering Pill is a mid-grade second-grade pill with extremely gentle properties. Even a first-grade Origin Rank martial artist would not experience meridian rupture from consuming this pill. Therefore, this pill is also the first choice for the great families to nurture their young and talented members.

However, the pill is quite complex to refine, and even for a mid-grade second-grade alchemist, there is a high failure rate.

Frowning slightly, Tang Yan sniffed the faint burnt smell in the air and focused his gaze on the old man.

With a meaningful glance at the porcelain bottle in the old man's hand, Tang Yan stepped forward and smiled, "Qi Gathering Pill? What's the price?"

"I won't elaborate on the efficacy. This bottle contains three pills, and if placed in an auction, it could fetch up to a hundred thousand taels of silver. I won't deceive you; this pill will be sold to you for a hundred thousand taels of silver, young friend. What do you think?" Ge Ming said loudly, though he looked at Tang Yan with a hint of disdain.

A rich second-generation kid who thinks he can shout in Miaodan Workshop?

Tang Yan cursed inwardly, this old fox, selling it to me for a hundred thousand when it fetches the same at auction? Keeping a calm exterior, Tang Yan laughed, "Fair enough, fair enough. May I inspect the pill first?"

"Oh? Do you suspect that I would give you a fake pill?" A flash of cold light flickered in Ge Ming's eyes.

Tang Yan hurriedly waved his hand, "Miaodan Workshop has stood on the continent for countless years with an excellent reputation. Naturally, it wouldn't ruin its name for a mere hundred thousand taels of silver. However, this young master has never seen a Qi Gathering Pill and would like to inspect it first to avoid buying the wrong medicine and having trouble explaining it later."

"If you want to see it, then take a look. But if you accidentally damage the pill, you'll have to compensate at full price." Ge Ming handed over the porcelain bottle, his eyes filled with even more ridicule. A kid without even a trace of true Qi fluctuation dares to boast about appraising pills?

Tang Yan took the pill with a smile, gently removed the stopper, revealing a small gap, and sniffed it lightly at the tip of his nose before sealing it back.

"Appraised it?" Seeing Tang Yan's casual manner, Ge Ming felt even more contemptuous.

"Yes," Tang Yan nodded.

Appraising pills involves first examining the pill's shape, with a smooth surface being ideal. Second, observing the color, with uniform color being ideal. Third, sensing the pill's spiritual energy, typically using equipment if one's strength is insufficient. There are more complex appraisal methods, but those aren't important; this kid is just pretending to understand, making a show of it.

Even the shop assistant nearby wore a mocking expression.

Little Cui, on the other hand, lowered her head in shame. Even though she hadn't consumed pills before, she had heard that appraising pills wasn't just about taking a sniff. However, Little Cui didn't flee in embarrassment; after years of accompanying the young master through thick and thin, she had developed a certain immunity to such situations.

"Is there any chance the Qi Gathering Pill is fake?" Ge Ming pressed on.

Young Master Tang pondered for a moment, tapping his fan against his palm before saying, "The pill is indeed genuine, but the price is negotiable."

"Oh? How much does young friend think is appropriate?" Ge Ming was ready to make the sale.

"Three thousand taels of silver, will you sell?"