The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 124: Chapter 122: Street Rumors, Fruitless Communication

Xu Chang’an shook his head and chuckled to himself.

’The Hundred Treasures Pavilion across the way closed up early today. I wonder if something’s going on. But that’s none of my business.’

Stepping into the Gray Mouse Elixir Shop, Xu Chang’an took some time to get things in order.

He had, after all, spent a good number of Demon Stones on the Elixir Shop’s decorations. Now that he was moving, he was actually a little sad to leave it all behind.

’Hmm, I can recover parts of the Arrays I laid down. I can talk to the brokerage—I’ll tell them the courtyard decorations are a gift. Maybe they’ll waive the Demon Stone penalty for breaking the lease.’

No matter how many Demon Stones he earned, with the bottomless pit that was his panel, it was never enough.

Fortunately, thanks to the recent windfall from outside the city, Xu Chang’an wasn’t strapped for cash.

’There’s the Peacock Princess’s Supreme-grade Magical Artifact Longsword, and the Warhammer I got from the Elephant Demon. I could sell those off.’

’And the various Demon Talismans, Array Flags, Cultivation Techniques, and Magical Artifacts from the Snake Demon... I can find a chance to get rid of all that stuff.’

’I should be able to get a good few thousand Demon Stones for everything.’

Xu Chang’an mused.

At his current Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation Realm, never mind Tier One Demon Talismans and Arrays—even Tier Two Low Grade items were of little use to him.

And with his current Demon Body and Spirit, his physical form was comparable to a Top-grade Magical Artifact. As such, Top-grade Magical Artifacts were essentially useless to him.

Supreme-grade Magical Artifacts were still useful, but since he possessed a Quasi-Magical Treasure, he didn’t have much need for them either.

He only needed to keep one Supreme-grade Magical Artifact for regular combat; in critical moments, he could use his Quasi-Magical Treasure and Talisman Treasure.

’It’s a shame the Snake Demon didn’t have any Tier Two Low Grade Array Flags, or I would’ve kept them. They’d be a great protective measure, whether for closed-door seclusion or quiet cultivation!’

’Everything else is basically useless to me.’

’Efficiently convert resources into panel Energy, find Spiritual Items to improve my Bloodline’s quality, advance my Alchemy Skill Realm, and refine the Tier Two Lifespan Extension Pill!’

’Right now, these are the most important things!’

’Everything I do should be geared toward these goals. All my resources should be invested in them!’

By the time Xu Chang’an finished packing, it was late at night.

He wasn’t in a hurry. There was no need to rush to the Flame Leaf Elixir Workshop in the middle of the night; a trip tomorrow during the day wouldn’t be too late.

Moonlight streamed through the window, bathing the Gray Mouse Elixir Shop in its glow.

Xu Chang’an sat cross-legged and cultivated by drawing in and circulating Spiritual Qi.

Even though he had the panel to accumulate Energy and achieve Realm breakthroughs, he had never once slacked on his daily cultivation.

If his previous, unranked Bloodline had made his cultivation progress all but negligible,

then his current Low Class Bloodline at least allowed him to progress at a snail’s pace.

The journey might be thousands of miles long, but it was better than standing still.

As long as he kept moving forward, he would one day reach the destination.

Early the next morning, Xu Chang’an finished packing and headed for the Flame Leaf Elixir Workshop.

He planned to go there first to get his exclusive Alchemy Room properly set up.

Pill Master Ye had told him yesterday to feel free to mention any requests he might have; the Elixir Workshop would do its best to accommodate them.

This was, after all, a place he’d be staying for ten years. It was better to get everything arranged at once than to slowly request improvements after settling in.

Business at the Flame Leaf Elixir Workshop was as booming as ever.

Demons were constantly coming and going.

Every so often, the welcoming calls of the Little Demon greeters would ring out.

"Welcome to the Flame Leaf Elixir Workshop."

"How may I help you, esteemed guest!"

"Excuse me, esteemed guest, do you have an appointment?"

"Esteemed guest, are you here to see Pill Master Chen? Pill Master Chen happens to be free today!"

"..."

Voices like these rose and fell in a constant stream.

Knowing his way around, Xu Chang’an politely declined a Little Demon’s offer to guide him and went directly to his exclusive Alchemy Room on the fifth floor.

The Flame Leaf Elixir Workshop was an imposing, seven-story building spanning several massive storefronts.

He had glanced around yesterday, but with Pill Master Ye there, he hadn’t had a chance to inspect it all in detail.

Now that he had the time, Xu Chang’an naturally gave the place a thorough inspection.

’Heat Insulation Array, Sound Insulation Array, Explosion Prevention Array... Hmm, the Array layout is quite comprehensive.’

’There are even Spirit Gathering Boxes for storing spare Spiritual Materials. That’s a nice touch. But this number... hmm, I’ll need to have a few more added.’

’The Pill Furnace’s fire supply... I wonder how powerful it is. A Tier Two Alchemy Furnace isn’t ordinary; it has very high requirements for its flame. I’ll need to learn its specifications and power level beforehand. And this...’

Xu Chang’an continued to inspect the room, his mind racing.

After nearly an hour, Xu Chang’an had familiarized himself with and tested everything in the Alchemy Room.

He jotted down a list of requests, preparing to go and inform the Elixir Workshop’s Steward.

Pill Master Ye had previously assigned him a specific Demon to act as a liaison; he just had to relay his requests for improvements directly to them.

Just as he stepped out of the Alchemy Room, the door to the room next door opened.

A Tiger Demon with black and white stripes walked out from inside.

The Tiger Demon’s attitude was extremely humble and enthusiastic as he spoke to a Horned Horse Demon who followed behind him.

"Pill Master Lin, please, don’t trouble yourself. I can see myself out."

"I’m so grateful for your help this time. I really don’t know where else I would have gotten this Elixir! Thank you so much, Pill Master Lin."

The aura radiating from this black-and-white-striped Tiger Demon revealed him to be a Foundation Establishment Great Demon!

"No need for such courtesy. It’s simply my duty."

In the face of the Tiger Demon’s gratitude, the Horned Horse Demon behind him remained impassive, his expression unchanging.

As Xu Chang’an stepped out of his Alchemy Room, he came face-to-face with the two demons.

"Gray Rat Alchemist!"

Upon seeing Xu Chang’an, the eyes of the Horned Horse Demon—Pill Master Lin—suddenly brightened. A trace of warmth crept onto his formerly impassive face.

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