384 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

### Chapter 384: Profits Made! Profits Made! The Soul Condensing Grass is a rare treasure, difficult to come by even if one actively seeks it. In the entire Hun Yuan Immortal Sect, the Supreme Elder Tai Shi had only one precious daughter, Tai Shi Yan, and he doted on her unconditionally. Whatever she desired, whether stars or the moon, they would be granted to her whims. Due to the remarkable talent Tai Shi Yan displayed in alchemy from a young age, every effort possible was made to pave a path for her future success. Acquiring the Soul Condensing Grass was a task that required significant time and resources. Alchemy demands a high level of spiritual power, and in the current Immortal Realm, elixirs that affect the soul are exceedingly rare. Such elixirs are hard to find even in the Upper Immortal Domain, let alone the Lower Immortal Domain. Hence, the utility of the Soul Condensing Grass is highlighted, even though consuming it in its raw form is less effective than when refined into an elixir. Initially, Tai Shi Yan planned to use the Soul Condensing Grass herself after achieving her breakthrough, as the grass would strengthen her spiritual powers, making them more refined and enabling her to have better control over them. However, now... Tai Shi Yan was reluctant to part with it. Ye Ling Long was determined to obtain the Soul Condensing Grass. She deftly removed the jade box from Tai Shi Yan's grasp. Ye Ling Long intended to give the Soul Condensing Grass to her little ginseng companion and cultivate it in a special plot of land. Once her alchemical skills improved, she aimed to refine the Spiritual Condensing Elixir from it. This Spiritual Condensing Elixir is a splendid creation, reinforcing the soul and making it stronger. It works excellently when paired with the Soul Nourishing Elixir for those with injured souls. Despite her reluctance, Tai Shi Yan could not go back on her word in front of everyone, and thus allowed Ye Ling Long to take the Soul Condensing Grass. After the competition, everyone buzzed with excitement over the events and Ye Ling Long's name once again spread throughout the Immortal Spirit Academy. Everyone understood what it meant to have an elixir of supreme quality. Although many no longer required the Breakthrough Elixir, there were still plenty of elders with younger relatives to pamper. Thus, word spread quickly, far beyond the academy itself, about Ye Ling Long's prowess. Buyers eager to purchase elixirs nearly wore a path to the formation institute's doorstep. Seeking respite from the commotion, Ye Ling Long hid away with Little Black at Feng Li's place. Despite being an alchemist, many at the body cultivation institute considered all alchemists and formation masters to be frail in constitution. Yet they underestimated Ye Ling Long's unconventional approach. Ye Ling Long's body cultivation had reached a level comparable to that of the divine beast Feng Li, who tempered their body using tribulation lightning. After being thoroughly bested by her, the body cultivators sought her mentorship, practically clinging to her legs in submission. In response, Ye Ling Long used Golden Scale Fruits to produce a batch of Golden Scale Elixirs, an alchemical recipe she discovered at the Alchemy Tower. These elixirs, formulated primarily from fruits favored by young dragons, enhance one's physical constitution. Though originally intended for dragon hatchlings, they were equally effective for humans. The Golden Scale Elixirs received widespread praise from the body cultivation institute, and at a friendly price of five thousand immortal crystals per pill, she made a small fortune. Those who came to study at the Immortal Spirit Academy, especially the body cultivators, were generally well-off. During her time there, Ye Ling Long nearly depleted her entire stock of Golden Scale Fruits. In just two days, she amassed over six million immortal crystals, clearly demonstrating the extraordinary profit-making potential of an alchemist. This feat left her mentor Zou Guan Qing both amazed and envious. Realizing that a student's earnings could surpass their teacher's was indeed an experience worth noting. --- In the Alchemy Institute, Tai Shi Yan listened to everyone discussing Ye Ling Long, the anger in her eyes almost tangible. With a cold snort, she left the classroom and returned to her abode. In a fit of rage, she kicked open the door, shattering it, yet her anger only diminished slightly. "Who has upset my Yan'er so?" A gentle voice sounded. A man was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard. Tai Shi Yan approached him, "Brother Ming Qian, why are you here? Aren't things busy at the Sword Cultivation Institute?" Ming Qian offered a warm smile, gently tapping Tai Shi Yan's nose, "If I didn't come, my dear Yan'er might have been driven mad." A blush crept over Tai Shi Yan's cheeks, and she lowered her head, embodying the bashful demeanor of a young girl. Ming Qian chuckled warmly, "Yan'er, feeling shy? I know why you're upset. It's because you lost the Soul Condensing Grass to Ye Ling Long, right?" "Hmph! Upset would be an understatement. Everyone's talking about that woman, even those roughnecks at the body cultivation institute can’t stop mentioning Ye Ling Long!" Her anger flared anew at the mention. A cunning glint flashed in Ming Qian's eyes as he spoke softly, "Yan'er, that Soul Condensing Grass is precious, acquired through your father’s immense efforts. But now..." Tai Shi Yan wore a pained expression, "Then what should I do?" Ming Qian’s tone turned low and seductive, "It's simple. A bet is a bet, and though you've honored the agreement by giving her the grass, whether she can keep it is entirely up to her." Tai Shi Yan's eyes brightened, but then dimmed with concern, "What if she's already consumed it?" "Rest assured, she hasn't had the time to refine it into an elixir yet," Ming Qian reassured. --- One day, Ye Ling Long received a message from her mentor, summoning her to his place. When she knocked and entered his study, she found Zou Guan Qing beaming widely, joy etched into his every feature. As soon as he saw Ye Ling Long, his delight was palpable, "My dear student, you've arrived!" His words were so honeyed that they gave Ye Ling Long goosebumps. "Master, just speak your mind. This is a little unnerving," she remarked. The image of a burly man speaking so sweetly was indeed quite alarming. After clearing his throat, Zou Guan Qing tried to suppress his smile, though the upturned corners of his mouth betrayed his excitement. "Do you want to guess how much we've earned recently?" he asked. Ye Ling Long inquired, "How much?" The demand for her rare-grade Breakthrough Elixirs had been overwhelming, and many wished to acquaint themselves with Ye Ling Long under the guise of buying elixirs, for making connections with a powerful alchemist was invaluable. So, Ye Ling Long entrusted the sales to Zou Guan Qing. She provided all her stored Breakthrough Elixirs to him for selling. Even though people couldn’t meet Ye Ling Long directly, they were thrilled to meet Master Formation Zou Guan Qing. During this time, Ye Ling Long continued to make more elixirs and had Little Black deliver them. Everyone at the formation institute knew Little Black, treating it as an adorable leopard without any threat, often offering it treats. Little Black was quite content with its new role. "How much did we earn?" Ye Ling Long asked nonchalantly. Zou Guan Qing, noticing her curiosity, slowly raised a finger in response.