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nTwo of the three ways to resolve the crisis of his limited lifespan had already been blocked.

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nHe could only see if he could find a pill that could increase his lifespan.

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n“If there’s really no way within seven days, then I’ll disperse the sword Qi.”

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nAfter all, life was more important.

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nThe next morning, after practicing the sword techniques in the small courtyard, Han Muye walked out.

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n“Brother, I’ll go take a look at the Medical Hall.”

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nHearing him say he was going to the Medical Hall, Huang Six grinned. “Sure, go ahead. I’ll take care of things here.”

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nWatching Han Muye leave, Huang Six’s face was full of smiles. “It seems that this kid has become sensible.”

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nThen, he shook his head with a bitter expression. “Sigh, it’s a pity that Sister Ping probably won’t recognize me in my current state.”

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nIn the Medical Hall, when Mu Wan saw Han Muye, she exclaimed, “Han, Senior Brother Han, you, why are you—”

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nHer gaze fell on Han Muye’s temples.

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nIt had only been a day, but Han Muye’s temples were already gray.

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nIf not for his young appearance, he would have been an old man in his fifties.

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n“I wonder if Junior Sister Mu has heard any news about medicinal pills that can increase lifespan?” Han Muye went straight to the point.

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nMu Wan looked around and nodded. She said softly, “Senior Brother, follow me.”

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nAfter leading Han Muye to a quiet place, she said in a low voice, “I asked my fellow seniors of the Medical Hall last night. Only Elder Su Liang can refine longevity-increasing pills in the Nine Mystic Sword Sect.”

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nHan Muye nodded.

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n‘I’m glad there is a chance.’

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n“Senior Brother, you have to be prepared. That lifespan-increasing pill is extremely expensive.” Mu Wan looked up at Han Muye.

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n“How expensive?” Han Muye asked softly.

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nNo matter how expensive it was, he was going to obtain it.

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n“It’s said that a pill that can increase one’s lifespan by a year costs 30,000 spiritual rocks,” Mu Wan said in a low voice.

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n30,000 spiritual rocks was an unattainable number for most inner and outer sect disciples.

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n‘30,000 eh?’

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nOne year of lifespan was worth 30,000 spiritual rocks. It was expensive, yet not too expensive.

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nHan Muye narrowed his eyes, calculated in his mind, and said in a deep voice, “Junior Sister, wait here for me for a moment, then take me to look for Elder Su Liang, okay?”

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nMu Wan nodded.

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nHan Muye turned and walked away.

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nHe was heading towards the Nine Mystic Sword Sect’s outer sect market.

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nThe pink-dressed shopkeeper’s eyes lit up as he walked into Suzhen Store.

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n“Looks like you’ve thought it through?” Bai Suzhen stepped forward with a smile.

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nHan Muye went straight to the counter and put a small jade bottle on the table.

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nBai Suzhen was stunned. She frowned slightly and reached out to pick up the jade bottle before opening it.

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n“Ah—”

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nShe let out a gasp, stuffed the jade bottle, and looked at Han Muye with a tense expression.

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n“Supreme-grade…”

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nThere were ten supreme-grade Cloud Qi Pills in the jade bottle, and every one of them was bright and round.

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n“Are you not taking it?” Han Muye said casually.

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n“Of course I am!” Bai Suzhen hurriedly replied.

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nPutting away the jade bottle, she touched the jade ring on her fingertip and a small wooden box appeared.

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nShe uncovered the wooden box. Inside was a brilliant glow.

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n“These are high-grade spiritual rocks. One is equivalent to 10,000 low-grade spiritual rocks,” Bai Suzhen said in a low voice as she placed three crystal clear spiritual rocks in front of Han Muye.

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nInside the spatial ring that stored items were high-grade spiritual rocks that ordinary people had never seen before.

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nHan Muye glanced at Bai Suzhen.

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nThe background of this woman who had a shop in the outer sect market was probably not simple.

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nSeeing Han Muye looking at her, Bai Suzhen chuckled and said, “Senior Brother, I’ve never heard of an alchemist who can refine ten supreme-grade Cloud Qi Pills at once.”

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nThe meaning of her words was implying, ‘You’ve discovered my secret but I’ve also discovered yours.’

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nHan Muye grabbed three pieces of high-grade spiritual rocks and turned to leave.

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nWhen he reached the door of the shop, he suddenly turned around. “Is Elder Su Liang the one who can refine lifespan-increasing pills in the Nine Mystic Sword Sect?”

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nBai Suzhen was stunned.

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nHan Muye turned and left.

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nHe had his answer.

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n“Supreme-grade Cloud Qi Pill.”

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n“Sword Caretaker of the Sword Pavilion.”

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n“How can you put these two things together?”

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nBai Suzhen looked at the door with bright eyes.

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n“Compared to the sect mission, this person is more interesting.”

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nThe Waterside Residence where Elder Su Liang lived was far from the Medical Hall. Han Muye and Mu Wan walked for more than two hours before arriving.

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nThe grass hut lined continuously by the water.

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n‘That’s an apt name for the Waterside Residence.’

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nA faint medicinal fragrance wafted over, making one feel excited.

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nTaking a deep breath, Han Muye marched forward.

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nAfter taking a few steps across the stream, Mu Wan suddenly said, “Senior Sister Jin Yuan—”

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n‘Jin Yuan?’

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nHan Muye was stunned. Not far ahead, a female cultivator was washing medicinal herbs in the river. Wasn’t she the person he met at the Suzhen Store that day?

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nIt was also this female cultivator called Jin Yuan who told him that he only had seven days left to live.

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nThe female cultivator looked up and saw Mu Wan. She smiled and said, “So it’s Junior Sister Mu Wan.”

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nHer gaze swept to Han Muye and she was slightly startled.

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n“Senior Sister Jin Yuan, Senior Brother Han wants a pill to increase his lifespan. Please help me introduce him to Elder Su Liang.”

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nMu Wan walked forward and whispered to Jin Yuan.

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nJin Yuan glanced at Han Muye and then whispered, “Are you close?”

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n‘Are we close?’

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nMu Wan was not sure if she was very familiar with Han Muye, but she did not want Han Muye to die because of his limited lifespan.

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nShe nodded.

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nSeeing her nod, Jin Yuan turned to look at the straw hut behind him. “Let’s go. I’ll take you to see Master.”

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nIt turned out that Elder Su Liang was Jin Yuan’s master.

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nHan Muye followed the two of them and saw that there were many people refining pills in the straw hut. There was surrounding fire accompanied by a fragrant smell.

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nAfter walking through a few corridors, Jin Yuan stood in front of a wooden pavilion and bowed to the middle-aged female cultivator sitting in the pavilion. “Master, this disciple of the Sword Sect wants to buy a medicinal pill that can increase lifespan.”

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nAt her words, the middle-aged female cultivator who had been reading looked up.

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nWas this Elder Su Liang, who could refine pills that could increase lifespan?

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nWhen Han Muye looked up, the middle-aged female cultivator also looked at him.

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n“The sword Qi has entered your heart and you are dying?”

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n“How are you so injured?”

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nThe female cultivator frowned and asked in a low voice.

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n“Elder, I’m the Sword Pavilion’s Sword Caretaker.” Han Muye bowed.

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n“Sword Caretaker?” Elder Su Liang whispered, then nodded. “No wonder.”

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nA look of pity flashed across her face, then she shook her head and said, “You’re late. The lifespan-extending pill you wanted has already been bought.”

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n‘Bought?’

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nHan Muye shuddered.

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nMu Wan also looked anxious.

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nHan Muye needed that pill to save his life.

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n“Then, I wonder if Elder can help me refine another one?” Han Muye raised his hand, and three sparkling high-grade spiritual rocks appeared in his palm.

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nElder Su Liang shook her head and waved her hand. “It’s not that I don’t want to help you. There are a few types of spiritual herbs that are needed to refine pills to increase lifespan.”

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n“Without the Bright Origin Bone and the Marrow Transformation Fruit, I can’t refine the pill.”

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n“I haven’t seen these two spiritual herbs being sold in the surrounding markets recently.”

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nShe could not refine it!

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nHan Muye felt his heart sink.

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nCould this be the will of the heavens?

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nTaking a deep breath, he whispered indignantly, “May I ask, Elder, who bought the pills?”

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nHearing his words, Jin Yuan and Mu Wan’s expressions changed.

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nIt was a huge taboo to inquire about the identity of the pill buyer.

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nIn the seat of honor, Elder Su Liang pondered for a long time before saying two words.

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n“Mo Yuan.”

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