At the Medicine King Palace, the Great Elder set a daily confinement plan for Chu Xinghe.

In the morning, he practiced the Grand Sky Battle Intent and familiarized himself with the Grand Sky Sword Box. Elders from all over the Medicine King Palace took turns sparring with Chu Xinghe. Although it was painful, his combat power visibly soared.

However, Chu Xinghe found that he could still only use one Flying Locust from the Grand Sky Sword Box, and couldn't use the other Divine Swords yet, likely because his cultivation level hadn't reached the required stage.

The afternoons were grueling, as the Great Elder personally taught Chu Xinghe the art of alchemy. Even with the Medicine Saint's inheritance, guidance was necessary to fully absorb it. The Great Elder's teaching method was simple and brutal: practice!

Relentlessly practicing alchemy!

As it turned out, the Great Elder's methods were indeed effective.

When Chu Xinghe first successfully crafted a Fourth Grade pill, an exceptional Blood Spirit Pill, the Great Elder finally smiled. At the same time, Chu Xinghe had indeed grasped some of the essence. From then on, as long as he wasn't distracted, he could often produce exceptional pills.

"This is what the Medicine Saint's inheritance should look like!" The Great Elder beamed at the exceptional pills Chu Xinghe produced.

However, Chu Xinghe wasn't the only one suffering at the Medicine King Palace; Feng Fei was also having a tough time.

Although no one blamed him for the three million Shenling Grass situation, Feng Fei still felt very guilty. So, he had been pondering how to deal with the three million Shenling Grass.

The Grand Sky Sect had its own trade caravan, and Feng Fei had approached them. But when they heard about selling three million Shenling Grass, the caravan steward was nearly scared out of his wits!

It's no exaggeration to say that the demand for Shenling Grass outside was almost nonexistent.

Forget three million, even selling thirty thousand a year would require trickery and deceit.

So, the three million Shenling Grass were just sitting in the newly built herb warehouse of the Medicine King Palace, serving no purpose at all.

Feng Fei also discussed it with the Great Elder, who suggested that Feng Fei handle it himself.

Feng Fei gritted his teeth and stomped his foot, thinking if worse comes to worst, he could sell them at a discount. Although it would be a loss, at least they could be dealt with.

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Feng Fei was extremely troubled by the Shenling Grass issue.

One day, while the Great Elder was instructing Chu Xinghe in alchemy, a disciple entered. The Great Elder looked up to see Shen Chun.

"Great Elder, Elder Ma from the Star Moon Sect, Elder Shangguan from the East Moon Pavilion, and Elder Xu from North Mystic City have arrived together..."

"What?" The Great Elder was taken aback upon hearing about these three.

Among the top ten sects in the world, the Grand Sky Sect was firmly at the top, but there were nine other powerful sects below it, including these three.

Although the top ten sects had interactions, it was unprecedented for the elders of three sects to appear at the Grand Sky Sect together.

The Great Elder knew that unless there was something important, they wouldn't have come.

Glancing at the resting Chu Xinghe, the Great Elder said, "Stop pretending to be dead and come with me to meet the elders of these three sects. Also, Shen Chun, inform Feng Fei to entertain the esteemed guests first. I'll be there shortly."

Shen Chun left to carry out the orders, and Chu Xinghe quickly got up.

As long as he wasn't forced to practice alchemy, he was willing to do anything!

With the three elders visiting together, the Great Elder dared not be negligent. He changed into his purple-gold thunder-patterned robe, which symbolized his status as the Great Elder.

Chu Xinghe also donned his personal disciple attire, a black robe with gold trim and cloud patterns, adorned with star patterns, making it look extremely luxurious.

Following the Great Elder to the largest guest room in the Medicine King Palace, they entered to find the three old fellows admiring the newly built Medicine King Palace.

"Elders, sorry to keep you waiting," the Great Elder said with a smile as he entered.

"Great Elder, we were just discussing the Medicine King Palace. This newly built palace is truly magnificent!" Elder Shangguan, who also practiced alchemy, remarked. However, their East Moon Pavilion could never have such a grand and luxurious alchemy site as the Medicine King Palace.

"The Grand Sky Sect is indeed worthy of its name. Such a Medicine King Palace is truly a grand undertaking," Elder Xu added politely.

"More than the Medicine King Palace, I'm interested in seeing the disciple who received the Medicine Saint's inheritance. I assume it's the young man behind the Great Elder?" Elder Ma's gaze locked onto Chu Xinghe.

The news of the Medicine Saint's inheritance couldn't be hidden, and everyone had already heard about it. Although the specifics were unclear, with Elder Ma's words, all eyes turned to Chu Xinghe.

"Junior Chu Xinghe greets the esteemed elders," Chu Xinghe stepped forward and respectfully saluted the three elders.

"Good child... no need for formalities... Oh dear, I came in such a hurry, I didn't prepare anything..." The three elders laughed heartily, but their eyes scanned Chu Xinghe up and down, as if trying to memorize every detail about him.

The Great Elder invited the three elders to sit, while Chu Xinghe and Feng Fei served tea and then stood behind the Great Elder.

After some pleasantries, Elder Ma got to the point.

"Great Elder, we have come with a request."

"Elder Ma, there's no need for formalities. The top ten sects are like branches of the same tree. What request? If the Grand Sky Sect can help, we will not hesitate!"

As the Great Elder finished speaking, Elder Ma remained unmoved.

Not hesitate? I don't believe you... but outwardly, he showed gratitude and said, "Our Star Moon Sect wishes to purchase five hundred thousand Shenling Grass from the Grand Sky Sect!"

As soon as Elder Ma spoke, the Great Elder was visibly stunned.

What? Buy five hundred thousand Shenling Grass? Is Elder Ma drunk?

But before the Great Elder could figure out what was going on, the other two elders spoke up, and their requests were identical to Elder Ma's—they also wanted to buy five hundred thousand Shenling Grass!

Each of the three sects wanted to buy five hundred thousand, totaling one and a half million Shenling Grass!

Upon hearing this, even Chu Xinghe was bewildered. Was this some kind of joke? Why were they scrambling for Shenling Grass, which was practically worthless?

But Feng Fei was so excited he could almost jump for joy.

He had been troubled by how to deal with three million Shenling Grass, and now selling one and a half million at once, even though half remained, was still a huge relief!

Feng Fei looked at the Great Elder with excitement, as if urging him to agree and sell them quickly.

But amidst Feng Fei's excitement, the Great Elder spoke, "You must be joking. One and a half million Shenling Grass? Even if we gathered all the resources of the Grand Sky Sect, we wouldn't have that many. So, I'm afraid you've made a wasted trip."

Feng Fei was dumbfounded...

Chu Xinghe was also puzzled. The Great Elder had been troubled by the Shenling Grass issue just yesterday, so why wasn't he selling them now that there were buyers?

There's a conspiracy! There must be a conspiracy here!