Immortal Cultivation: Starting from a Pharmacy Apprentice

Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Disguise

In just a few moments, the medicinal herbs Bai Mo requested were packed and delivered into his hands.

The clerk shared a few more details about the customer he’d likened to a Nuo opera performer, then finally asked:

"Alchemist Bai, you know this person?"

Bai Mo simply said, "An old acquaintance. It’s rare to see him in the city."

"Oh." The clerk seemed to understand and saw Bai Mo out.

"If my supervisor were here, he would have definitely served you personally and taken the opportunity to ask for your guidance on the Alchemy Dao."

"Unfortunately, it’s just not good timing..."

Just as they reached the entrance, the clerk suddenly fell silent, glancing hesitantly at Bai Mo.

A figure in black was standing at the entrance of the merchant guild, wearing a featureless mask with exposed fangs.

The person had a large wooden box on their back and was accompanied by a large, dazed-looking man holding a banner, his eyes vacant.

Bai Mo was also surprised when he first saw them.

No wonder the clerk had mistaken the person for a Nuo opera performer. The whole getup was certainly convincing.

Upon seeing Bai Mo, the figure, who had been walking toward the merchant guild, also stopped, seemingly surprised by the coincidence.

Bai Mo smiled faintly.

"What a coincidence."

With that, he walked out to greet them.

The clerk, standing behind him, let out a small sigh of relief when he saw Bai Mo greeting the figure.

’It was really improper of me to have rashly leaked information about a customer.’

Seeing that Bai Mo hadn’t been lying and truly knew the person, he could finally relax.

"Fellow Daoist, you are truly bold. This city is teeming with Cultivators, experts, and eccentrics. How dare you come here?"

Bai Mo led Zizhong to a corner, glancing at the pedestrians on the street as if they were old friends catching up.

"Several members of the Human Race have tried something. Now, they’re all buried in Celestial Barrier Mountain, serving as fertilizer for medicinal herbs."

The dazed-looking man standing beside them suddenly spoke.

With Bai Mo’s sharp eyes, he could easily spot the calluses on the large man’s hands.

The texture of his exposed muscles also showed signs of training in some unique Cultivation Technique.

’He must have also been someone who made a living in Celestial Barrier Mountain, but was somehow brought under Zizhong’s control.’

Bai Mo paused, naturally guessing that the large man was speaking on Zizhong’s behalf.

’No wonder he dared to enter the city. With a skill like this, he wouldn’t have to worry about being unable to communicate. There’s a lot he could do.’

Bai Mo remarked with a sigh.

"The world is full of strange things. To think that an exotic plant would disguise itself and enter the city."

"I wonder what you are seeking? I am willing to find it for you."

The masked figure faced the street, unmoving.

The vacant look on the large man’s face only intensified. He stuttered a few times before saying:

"C-centuries ago, in the mountains, I too was a divine object that people worshipped and made offerings to."

"There’s nothing to get sentimental about. The world changes. Times are different now."

"Who can say what the world will be l-like in another thousand years?"

The large man struggled more and more. Seeing the man’s eyes about to roll back in his head, Bai Mo felt a pang of alarm.

’This mind-control technique seems to have some unknown flaws.’

Zizhong stopped talking just in time, not saying another word.

The wooden box on his back opened a crack, and a sprout poked out. After probing about a few times, it dragged a split-open seed behind it as it leaped onto the large man’s shoulder.

Bai Mo watched with a calm expression as the seed darted into the large man’s mouth.

"That’s a very rare herb you have there. Legend has it that it can be used to refine Pills that control people’s minds, but it was thought to have gone extinct."

"Seeing it today, its medicinal properties are truly as reputed."

Zizhong, however, was unwilling to say more. He smoothed the wrinkles on his clothes and led the large man toward the merchant guild.

’This large man must have been a member of some Demon Hunting Team. He should have died long ago, but someone is using a technique to keep him clinging to life.’

’In his current state, though, he’s barely different from the living dead.’

In the end, Bai Mo still didn’t know why Zizhong had come to the city. Seeing that the being was ignoring him, he sighed and returned to his shop.

Many Cultivators were in the shop selecting Pills. This was especially true for the men from the Demon Hunting Teams, who, with some spare money on hand, had come to purchase Pills to aid their cultivation.

Everything was in order and developing as it should.

"I’m going to begin a new refinement session. I’ll emerge in three months."

"Remember to leave food and supplies at the door of the quiet room on the first and fifteenth of every month."

Bai Mo instructed Qin Wen.

Qin Wen was taken aback and quickly said:

"Lanshan and the others haven’t returned yet. They should have many of the Demon Beasts you wanted. Aren’t you going to wait for them?"

It seemed Lanshan and his team had found something in the mountains earlier. They had reorganized their gear and, striking while the iron was hot, had already set out for the mountains again.

Bai Mo shook his head.

"The Pill I’ll be refining in seclusion doesn’t require any parts from Demon Beasts."

"Just keep an eye out for the things I’ve asked for, according to my previous instructions."

"Oh, and while you’re at it, tell the Cultivators outside who are preparing to participate in the Xuandao Sect’s Jade Plate Secret Realm to get their things in order. They might be departing very soon."

Qin Wen agreed and immediately went to the warehouse to move the medicinal herbs for Bai Mo.

Bai Mo then spoke with Wei An about some shop matters. The latter was already proficient, nodding as he listened, making things very easy for Bai Mo.

"I’m counting on you to watch the shop."

After saying this, Bai Mo turned to head to the quiet room.

Just then, a man hurried in from outside the shop, holding a puppy in his arms.

"Alchemist Bai!"

The newcomer was none other than the old man who sold dogs, arriving in a hurry.

Bai Mo looked at the puppy in his arms and knew it was no ordinary breed, which made him marvel at the prowess of the Beastial Sect’s techniques.

"What is it?"

The old man gave a wry smile.

"You see, it’s that time again. I usually have to make an offering to the Sect Leader to ensure his well-being."

"He’s not of a mortal body, after all..."

Bai Mo understood what he meant and shook his head.

"You can just sincerely worship from home. That will be enough to put your own heart at ease."

"Kunwu True Monarch is at the sect gate accepting the offerings of one branch of disciples. There’s no reason to let others interfere with the worship."

This measure was also to ensure the stability of the various divine generals and Dharma Protectors on Divine Dao Mountain. After all, in the past, some of their descendants had indeed used the offerings as a cover to make sinister moves.

This had directly led to several Dharma Protectors on Divine Dao Mountain causing a rebellion, which was only suppressed after the Old Ancestor was called upon to intervene.

The old man simply let out a sigh of relief.

"If a branch of Cultivators is making offerings, what more do I have to worry about?"

"As long as the Sect Leader is well, I can rest easy."

Bai Mo smiled.

"You should know, Kunwu True Monarch is no longer as he once was. He probably wouldn’t recognize his own disciples and grand-disciples anymore."

"What are you worried about him for?"

The old man waved his hand dismissively.

"Hah, it’s a blessing he can even continue to exist in this world. How could I dare ask for more?"

As he spoke, he heard someone calling from outside and hurriedly made his way out.

’That old man’s business is doing quite well these days.’

Bai Mo burned some incense and bathed. When he returned to the quiet room, the medicinal herbs were already neatly stacked inside.

BOOM!

The door to the quiet room slammed shut.

Bai Mo arranged the Spirit Wood, and a flame ignited.

Before long, the quiet room was filled with heat, and steam began to rise.

The medicinal herbs fell into the Pill Furnace one by one and were melted by the heat, transforming into Pill Liquid.

Bai Mo waited until the steam had completely evaporated before successively tossing in several new types of herbs.

After waiting a moment and seeing that nothing had gone wrong, Bai Mo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, this was a slightly modified refinement method for the Jade Flower Pill. He had never actually practiced it, having only successfully simulated it in his mind.

It seemed now that there shouldn’t be any major problems.

’Based on the amount of Azurewater Jade Flower, refining five or six Jade Flower Pills should be a sure thing.’

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