"Initial Spirit Pills, first-tier mid-grade," Tang Yan said with a smile. "By your standards, is this pill not eligible for auction?"

"Not qualified," the old man waved dismissively, inwardly muttering to himself that there wouldn’t be any good items here.

"The medicinal effect of this pill, though only first-tier mid-grade, is comparable to ordinary first-tier high-grade pills. It has strong support for martial practitioners of the Yuan stage, with a 90% chance of helping those at the ninth rank break through to the Yellow stage." Tang Yan continued, "What's more, it can be taken repeatedly!"

The old man remained unmoved. "Sorry," he said curtly, uninterested in continuing the conversation.

"You're going to regret this," Tang Yan muttered under his breath before leaving.

"Keep dreaming," the old man sneered, watching Tang Yan depart. "If what he says is true, then why is this pill only first-tier mid-grade? At least it should be second-tier low-grade."

Once outside, Tang Yan sighed quietly. The fault lies with me.

The quality of a pill is determined by its refining difficulty and medicinal effect combined. The Initial Spirit Pills weren’t inferior to second-tier pills in their effectiveness, but because the refinement process required little martial strength and the procedure was complex, it was classified as first-tier mid-grade. It could easily be considered a second-tier pill due to its properties. Tang Yan, having brought this formula from his previous world, had the final say on its tier classification.

Tang Yan, not realizing his mistake, continued down the road, his mind already formulating other ways to make money.

Although most of his previous life had been spent within the shadows of the martial world, he had also gained exposure to the modern business world. He understood the workings of modern commerce.

Soon, a bright idea appeared in his mind.

He quickly found a secluded place, wiped his face with some powder, and restored his original appearance. Then, he briskly walked towards the Miao Dan Pavilion.

Upon entering, the attendant immediately recognized him.

The young man who had been treated with the utmost respect by Master Ge, they dared not treat him casually.

"Young Master Tang, please come in. I’ll go inform Master Ge," the attendant greeted warmly.

Tang Yan didn’t waste time with pleasantries. He nodded and scanned the room casually. Despite the presence of several people, one woman caught his eye.

The woman was around 5’5”, her well-fitted white attire accentuating her mature and elegant figure. Her long black hair flowed carelessly over her shoulder, and her large eyes, like autumn water, gleamed with intelligence, yet there was an icy aura around her that made others hesitate to approach.

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Compared to Lin Dongxue and Wu Xuan, this woman’s beauty was no less remarkable, but her demeanor was far more aloof and enigmatic.

Naturally, such a beauty attracted the gaze of others in the room, and many eyes often drifted her way.

It seemed that she had grown accustomed to this attention, for she stood there calmly without any discomfort.

After a brief moment of awe, Tang Yan narrowed his eyes, his heart wary.

This woman could easily deceive others with her appearance. While she stood there quietly, showing no sign of true qi, Tang Yan was unable to discern her strength directly. However, the cold and distant aura emanating from her made her stand out to Tang Yan.

Although the others in the room couldn’t perceive anything unusual, Tang Yan, with his extensive experience, immediately labeled her as a potential threat.

As he walked past her, Tang Yan suddenly wrinkled his nose and took a deep sniff.

The woman, noticing a strange man standing beside her, furrowed her brow and gave him a cold glare.

"Smells good," Tang Yan muttered, still walking ahead. "It would be nice to marry someone like her."

The woman, clearly disturbed by Tang Yan’s forwardness, glared even harder. As Tang Yan continued walking forward, he felt a sudden chill run down his spine, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Feigning calmness, Tang Yan continued walking, and once he sensed the fleeting killing intent, he relaxed.

After a moment of testing the waters, Tang Yan was certain of two things.

First, this woman was injured. Second, even though she was injured, she was not someone he should provoke.

"Brother Tang, you’ve arrived!" As Tang Yan was led to a guest room, Master Ge quickly came forward to greet him.

Tang Yan glanced at Master Ge, the red gleam in his eyes now gone, and he was beginning to understand the efficiency of Miao Dan Pavilion. It seemed that for them, third-tier pills were nothing special.

"Haha, congratulations, Master Ge," Tang Yan greeted him with a cupped fist.

Master Ge immediately understood what Tang Yan meant, and smiled, "Thanks to your help, Young Brother Tang. I didn’t recognize you as the famous young master of Cloud City. Turns out the most talented young person in Cloud City isn’t from the Liu family, but from the Tang family."

"It’s nothing. All the credit goes to my master," Tang Yan casually mentioned his master’s name once again.

"Let’s skip the pleasantries. What brings you to Miao Dan Pavilion today?" Master Ge asked with a smile.

Tang Yan didn’t beat around the bush, "I came here as instructed by my master to discuss a business deal with Miao Dan Pavilion."

Upon hearing that Tang Yan was presenting a third-tier pill formula, Master Ge’s eyes lit up with interest. "What business are we talking about?"

"Essence Pulse Powder! When consumed by Yuan Stage warriors, it can significantly improve their meridian quality," Tang Yan explained calmly.

"What?!" Master Ge nearly jumped out of his seat in shock.

Improving meridian quality was an extremely rare function for a pill. If he could procure such a formula and bring it to headquarters, it would be a major achievement.

Tang Yan, caught off guard by Master Ge’s sudden outburst, almost spilled his tea in shock. He muttered, "Master Ge, please sit down and speak properly."

Master Ge, realizing his slip-up, quickly apologized, "My apologies, my apologies. I got too excited. So, Young Brother Tang, are you looking to sell this formula?"

"Exactly," Tang Yan nodded.

As a skilled alchemist, Tang Yan knew Master Ge’s reaction was completely expected.

He was confident that this deal would make him a substantial fortune. In a world where few pills could improve meridian quality, this formula would be in high demand, especially among the major families.

In Cloud City, the four great families were in a constant balance of power. But if one family’s younger generation were to gain superior talent, in just a few years, the other three families would be suppressed.

Thus, despite the formula only being effective for Yuan Stage warriors, it was something all the families would fight to acquire.