The next day.
Li Xuan got up early, washed up, and went to Manager Zhang's yard with a few bottles of elixirs.
He did not go in, but waited outside the yard.
It took a long time to burn incense.
Manager Zhang just walked out of the courtyard.
He glanced at Li Xuan, obviously stunned for a moment, and then laughed:
"Manager Li, when did you come back? What are you doing waiting outside? Just tell us no."
Li Xuan bowed slightly and said:
"Go back to General Manager Zhang. I came back last night. I was just afraid of disturbing General Manager Zhang's rest, so I didn't come to visit him immediately."
Said.
He handed the bottle of elixir he had prepared to Manager Zhang.
"I earned some extra silver during this trip, and I bought a bottle of third-grade elixir to honor you. I've thanked you for your trouble during this period, so please accept it."
After he got the mustard stones from Gu Changfeng and Lei Guang, his net worth was already higher than that of some aristocratic families, so he didn't care about this little pill.
However, he did not dare to give too much, lest he would be suspected by Zhang Zhang.
"Oh? It seems that General Manager Li has another chance to go out this time. He can talk to our family." General Manager Zhang's eyes moved slightly, he calmly took the elixir, put it into his sleeve, and said : "Let's go, let's go to the canteen first and chat while eating."
These third-grade elixirs were also extremely expensive elixirs for him.
Now that it was delivered to his door, he had no reason not to accept it.
What's more, by approving Li Xuan's leave for so long this time, he has given Li Xuan a moderate favor, and he should receive some benefits.
"yes."
Li Xuan nodded and followed Manager Zhang to the dining hall.
Along the way.
One by one, the eunuchs and maids bowed to Li Xuan and the two men with extremely respectful attitudes.
Not long after.
Li Xuan and Manager Zhang entered the dining hall and found a seat to sit down.
The imperial eunuch in the dining hall had already prepared the meals for the two of them and quickly brought them over.
Bird's nest soup with eight immortals, honey ham, pheasant rolls, sugar oil cake, and several stacks of side dishes and snacks.
This meal can be said to be extremely rich, and the food is no worse than that of the ladies in the harem.
after all.
Manager Zhang and Li Xuan were the first and second in command of the Leng Palace, and their status was no different from that of some concubines.
There is nothing wrong with eating better.
Manager Zhang took a sip of the soup and looked at Li Xuan with the same smile on his face and said:
"Manager Li, it seems that you got a lot of benefits from this trip. A bottle of third-grade elixir was given to me as soon as I asked."
He had already looked at it quietly. There were three pills in this bottle.
It’s worth at least two to three thousand taels!
Li Xuan's monthly salary is only 100 taels, which is equivalent to about two and a half years' income.
How could it be possible to get so many elixirs out in one go without getting huge benefits?
Li Xuan had already thought about his words and said: "I did get some benefits. I helped a friend find a rare medicinal herb and hunted a rare monster. The most important thing is the small alchemy skills. In this period The time has also improved, and I can refine about fourth-grade elixirs, which is an additional way to make money."
The reason why he gave Mr. Zhang the elixirs in charge this time was to raise the issue of improving his alchemy skills.
after all.
He will definitely have to go out frequently to purchase lightning wood and other materials needed for cultivation. Then he can use selling pills as an excuse!
There was a look of surprise in the eyes of General Manager Zhang: "Tsk, tsk, one of the fourth-grade elixirs can earn at least a hundred taels. This is indeed much higher than the normal salary."
"It seems that Manager Li is not only talented in martial arts, but also talented in alchemy."
Li Xuan said humbly: "I don't dare. I am just lucky. Thank you to General Manager Zhang for providing me with such a good environment. Otherwise, if I go to other places, I will be burdened with trivial matters and I will not have time to practice martial arts and alchemy."
Manager Zhang laughed: "That's true. Although our status in Leng Palace is not higher than that of other places, it is better because of its purity. Otherwise, our family would not have left Dongchang to work in Leng Palace."
Li Xuan's eyes moved: "Speaking of which, the vision in the direction of Dongchang yesterday was Duke Wei breaking through to Martial Saint?"
"It should be, but we don't know for sure. We still have to wait until Zhao Hao comes, and we can ask him." Manager Zhang lowered his voice.
Li Xuan said: "General Manager Zhang, why don't you and Eunuch Zhao have a meal together tonight when I'm hosting in Cuiyun Tower?"
He also wanted to learn about the treason case of Zhao Feilong, Empress Zhao's father, from Zhao Hao, and now was the opportunity.
Manager Zhang said: "We haven't been to Cuiyun Tower for a long time. It doesn't hurt to go there. However, you have to contact Zhao Hao as soon as possible, otherwise he will probably not have time in the future."
"Well, I will go find Eunuch Zhao later." Li Xuan nodded.
There was a pause.
He continued: "General Manager Zhang, I wonder if anything happened in Leng Palace during this period. Is there anything I need to do?"
"It's nothing important, except that the Queen sent someone to see you once. However, our family said that you were going out to take care of household matters and would be back in a month, so the Queen never sent anyone again." Mr. Zhang pipeline.
Li Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly: "Queen... Okay, it seems that I have to go to Kunning Palace."
He knew that the Queen must be looking for him to ask about something about Dongchang.
after all.
The Queen Mother had appointed him as the manager of this cold palace because of his Dongchang status.
Manager Zhang added: "Oh, by the way, Princess Hongying also came here once. She said she was looking for you to refine some elixirs. However, she left after hearing that you were not around."
"Well, thank you, Manager Zhang, for informing me. I understand." Li Xuan nodded.
He thought that after getting through last time, the Hongying Princess would no longer pay attention to him.
It seems that Princess Hongying is still unwilling to give up.
but.
Li Xuan was not too panicked.
His soul realm has now broken through to the possession realm, and his martial arts realm has reached the late Xiantian realm, and he has enough means to deal with some emergencies.
After eating with Manager Zhang.
Li Xuan went back to his small courtyard again, took out large and small packages of gifts, and prepared to bring them to the empresses in the cold palace.
after all.
Girls are his base. If he wants to steadily improve his strength, he still has to maintain his relationship with girls.
…
In the palace of Empress Xiao.
Li Xuan sent away the serving maid and entered Empress Xiao's boudoir.
Although Empress Xiao's illness has completely improved after her external incarnation was rescued, in order not to arouse suspicion, she still had to appear to be recovering from a serious illness.
When Li Xuan entered Empress Xiao's boudoir, a faint fragrance came over her.
now.
Empress Xiao was wearing a thin gauze skirt, leaning against the bed, with the quilt covering her lower body.
Last night I accidentally saw all of Empress Xiao’s jade body.
When Li Xuan saw Empress Xiao again, he was always a little distraught.
Fortunately, he no longer had any worries, so he suppressed this thought and bowed:
"I've met my empress."
Empress Xiao pursed her red lips and said with a faint smile: "Haha, Xiao Xuanzi, you came quite quickly. Can't you wait for a complete incarnation?"
Li Xuan coughed dryly: "That's not the case, after all, the incarnation is always the incarnation, and there is always no way to replace the original body."
"That's true. It's a pity that there are so few heavenly materials and earthly treasures in the world that can be used to regenerate broken limbs. I have only heard that the Nine-Transformation Creation Pill refined by the Creation Sect in ancient times has this effect. However, this is an earth-grade pill. , I'm afraid no one can refine it now." There was a trace of regret in Madam Xiao's eyes.
Li Xuan's eyes flickered slightly when he heard this.
He knew that in the ancient times five thousand years ago, there were not only ninth-grade to first-grade pills, but also earth-grade and heaven-grade pills above the first grade.
However, as of now, as the treasures of heaven and earth become less and less, and all kinds of precious medicinal materials disappear, no alchemist can refine elixirs beyond the first grade.
"I am lucky to have lost my life. I don't care too much about this aspect." Li Xuan said.
He has the panel in hand, and his strength is improving day by day. If he waits for a few years, he may not be able to find a way to regenerate his severed limbs.
Anyway, now that he is working in the cold palace, it is also troublesome to have this root of trouble.
Otherwise, who can withstand these beautiful ladies every day?
Empress Xiao smiled: "Xiao Xuanzi, I didn't expect you to be so open-minded. Let's do this. When I successfully break through the heavenly barrier and become a ghost immortal or martial saint with both magic and martial arts in the future, I will help you find a way to break the barrier." The treasure of heaven and earth that regenerates limbs can be regarded as repaying your kindness."
"Thank you very much, ma'am."
Li Xuan will naturally not refuse. There is nothing shameful about eating soft food based on his ability.
Empress Xiao said: "Come here and let me see if you are suitable for practicing this art of external incarnation."
"Are there any special training requirements for this martial art?" Li Xuan was startled.
Empress Xiao said: "Of course, this external incarnation is equivalent to your other body, which requires the infusion of your body's essence, blood and soul. If your essence and blood are not up to standard, you will not be able to cultivate the external incarnation."
"All right."
Li Xuan walked slowly to Empress Xiao.
Empress Xiao raised her jade hand and pressed it on Li Xuan's wrist.
Waves of energy and blood surged around her body, covering Li Xuan's body.
After a while.
Her beautiful eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of surprise: "Hiss, the power of Qi and blood is so strong that it is comparable to that of a grandmaster. Xiao Xuanzi, you must have broken through to the innate realm, right?!"
"Well, I just made a breakthrough not long ago." Li Xuan nodded.
In front of Empress Xiao, he could reveal a little more about his strength.
After all, both of them have each other's secrets, and there is no need to worry about who will leak them.
"No wonder……"
Empress Xiao finally understood why Li Xuan could rescue her incarnation and kill a demon king.
"I will now teach you the method of external incarnation."
Empress Xiao didn't say anything more. She knew that Li Xuan must have a secret, so why didn't she?
Her eyebrows trembled, and a thought came to her mind.
Li Xuan took it and was also distracted, silently approaching this idea.
Buzz!
next moment.
All the relevant techniques and techniques needed for this external incarnation technique appeared in his mind.
"Withering Parasitism".
This is a special method created by Empress Xiao based on her own learning, integrating martial arts and Taoism.
Illegal martial arts cultivation cannot be practiced!
First of all, if you want to practice "Withering Parasitism", you need to choose a suitable carrier.
This carrier cannot give birth to consciousness, and the creatures born from heaven and earth are the best.
For example, the ten thousand-year-old peach wood itself contains a large amount of essence, which may be able to give birth to a spiritual fetus. This is an excellent carrier.
In addition, it is to control a monster with a special bloodline and breed a carrier in its body.
When the carrier is formed, pour your own essence, blood and soul into it, and then use the method to turn the conceived carrier into your own external incarnation.
This is also the method used by Empress Xiao.
It really doesn't work.
You can also search for heavenly materials and earthly treasures by yourself, and refine an incarnation through the art of puppetry.
However, this incarnation is the weakest because there is no possibility of advancement.
Li Xuan digested all his thoughts, and he became familiar with the "Withering Parasitism Technique".
It is much better than reading books directly.
This is also a skill of Dharma cultivation in the realm of possession.
You can pass your own secrets directly to the other party through thoughts!
"Empress, I don't know when you plan to break the Tianguan. Do you need my help?" Li Xuan couldn't help but ask.
Empress Xiao said: "The snow leopard's condition has not fully recovered yet. It will take some time, within half a year at the latest. Then I may really need your help."
"When the time comes, your Majesty will give you your orders." Li Xuan agreed.
Of course, you have to make your own decision whether you should do it or not.
Chatted with Empress Xiao for a while.
Li Xuancai left Empress Xiao's palace and came to another palace a mile away.
This is Luo Qingyou, where Empress Luo lives.
This Empress Luo, like Empress Zhao, is an alchemist.
Moreover, she also has an identity that no other empress has.
The demon is reincarnated!
However, her status as a demon fairy is still different from that of an orthodox demon fairy.
Before her reincarnation, she had not cultivated to the realm of corpse dissolution, but only the realm of possession.
Because he swallowed some kind of elixir, he had the opportunity to be reincarnated.
The accumulation of two lifetimes.
The understanding of the elixir by the empress Luo was far better than that of empress Zhao.
Moreover, Empress Luo also knows many secret formulas for elixirs.
When Li Xuan heard Empress Xiao mention the Nine-Revolution Pill of Creation, he had some thoughts of trying to refine it.
Perhaps, we can get some clues about the Nine Transformations Pill from this Empress Luo.
(End of chapter)
