Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master-Chapter 1255 - 486: I’m Just Here to Do Business (2)

Chapter 1255: Chapter 486: I’m Just Here to Do Business (2)

But in fact, this is precisely Ning Zhuo’s greatest dilemma—he really doesn’t have enough time!

Sun Lingtong understood Ning Zhuo’s situation very well, so he wasn’t surprised to receive such a response from him.

He couldn’t figure out anything, but still had a way to deal with it. Immediately, after just one glance, he said, "During the refining, the heat was over by three parts, and the potency was reduced by at least twenty percent."

He shook his head slightly.

The gray-robed cultivator: "..."

He didn’t understand either!

Sun Lingtong did not comment on the pill fragrance or pill pattern, only mentioning the alchemy heat and potency. These things are implicit and very difficult to estimate for someone who isn’t an alchemist.

Sun Lingtong gambled that the gray-robed cultivator had no significant achievements in alchemy.

He guessed right.

The gray-robed cultivator gritted his teeth and took out another porcelain bottle: "Then add this, Blood Jade Discontinuity Ointment! This is a holy product for healing!"

Sun Lingtong took the porcelain bottle, opened it to smell it, and used his fingernail to pick out a small amount of ointment, rubbing and observing it on his fingertip.

He repeated his tactics: "The Jade Bone Glue is insufficient in quantity and mixed with ordinary Beast Bone Powder. The Blood Jade Ginseng is not old enough, greatly reducing its potency."

He shook his head once more.

The gray-robed cultivator’s complexion turned dark, yet he ultimately did not refute.

From his reactions both times, Sun Lingtong knew he had guessed correctly.

But this wasn’t a baseless gamble.

Sun Lingtong’s logic was: since the gray-robed cultivator sold Demon Cultivator’s souls in the black market, clearly, he had no substantial cultivation skills to offer.

If he truly had strong alchemy abilities, why wouldn’t he refine pills to sell?

Why take such a risk?

The gray-robed cultivator stared at Sun Lingtong, his gaze showing a hint of suspicion: "Elder Sun’s standards are so high. I thought what I brought were good products, but in your eyes, they are all inferior goods."

"Elder Sun, you’re not intending to make me lose everything, are you?" he joked, but on closer examination, his tone carried a trace of threat.

Sun Lingtong had ample experience dealing with such situations.

The gray-robed cultivator engaged in gray market dealings, and Sun Lingtong oversaw this area.

Sun Lingtong’s expression immediately turned stern, his tone icy: "It was you who breached the contract first! Either bring out genuine goods, or suffer the divine contract backlash. You choose."

As he acted more forceful, indeed the gray-robed cultivator backed down.

He took several deep breaths, his expression conflicted.

After a long time, he finally took out a palm-sized Cold Jade Bottle from his arms. The entire bottle was icy cold, its surface condensing fine droplets of water.

"This item... was originally prepared for myself." The gray-robed cultivator’s voice trembled slightly, "But now, I have no choice but to bring it out."

He carefully pulled the cork.

In an instant, a refreshing aura filled the secret chamber, with a faint lotus fragrance lingering in the air.

Sun Lingtong’s eyes lit up.

"This is Illusion Heart Clarity Dew." The gray-robed cultivator spoke deliberately, "A rare item to aid in breaking realms and resisting heart demons. After consuming it, one can enter an ’Illusionary and Real’ state of clarity, lasting for one hour. This small bottle contains thirty drops, one drop per use, and it’s not something easily bought on the market!"

Items that can resist heart demons are always good. On the market, they have always been in short supply.

And Illusion Heart Clarity Dew not only resists heart demons but also aids in breaking realms.

When a cultivator crosses a major realm, they most fear interference from heart demons. With the aid of this dew, the success rate can increase by more than thirty percent.

Ning Zhuo’s divine sense immediately conveyed to Sun Lingtong’s mind: "Boss, aren’t you about to break through to the Golden Core Stage? This is very suitable for you."

"This item is indeed difficult to refine and not easy to preserve." Sun Lingtong received the Cold Jade Bottle, carefully examining the liquid inside, "This bottle... is quite good."

The gray-robed cultivator sighed in relief: "Elder Sun has a keen eye. This dew was custom-made after I long courted an alchemy master within a sect, maintaining the relationship for years, and painstakingly thought it through. Originally intended for use when facing a bottleneck. Now... sigh, as long as Elder Sun agrees to cancel the contract, this dew is yours."

Although the gray-robed cultivator is at the Golden Core Level, he encountered a bottleneck in cultivation. Using the Illusion Heart Clarity Dew has beneficial effects but not guaranteed success.

There is also a possibility that the gray-robed cultivator is reluctant to use it for breaking a minor bottleneck, intending to keep it for the future to help him face greater challenges.

Elixir pills and spirit food are different.

Excessive consumption of elixir pills can lead to resistance.

Often, the first effect is the best!

"An Alchemy Master?" Sun Lingtong silently noted this clue. It could help Sun Lingtong discover the true identity of the gray-robed cultivator.

As the two continue to communicate, such clues will accumulate. Eventually, with enough accumulation, Sun Lingtong could discover the identity of the gray-robed cultivator.

Currently, Sun Lingtong speculates that the gray-robed cultivator is likely an internal member of the Evil Slaying Hall. Otherwise, where did these Demon Cultivator’s souls come from?

"Little Zhuo is appreciated by Zhong Dao from the Evil Slaying Hall and might join the Evil Slaying Hall in the future. Perhaps this gray-robed cultivator could be used by me."

It’s not just Wen Ruanyu paving the way for Ning Zhuo; Sun Lingtong is doing the same.

Ning Zhuo also silently noted the information about the "Alchemy Master" in his heart.

"The Master Level realm is one level higher than the Master. Does this mean that Illusion Heart Clarity Dew can only be made by an alchemist of Master Level?"

"If I become an Alchemy Master in the future and acquire the elixir recipe, can I also make it?"

From this perspective alone, it is enough to demonstrate the value of the Illusion Heart Clarity Dew.

However, Sun Lingtong still shook his head: "I myself reached the limit of my aptitude long ago, breaking realms? Hehe."

With a single lie, Sun Lingtong cut down half the value of the Illusion Heart Clarity Dew.

He continued, "If it’s resisting heart demons, I have other elixirs and magic treasures that can be used."