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Hanno rolled his eyes. "You lazy bum. Fine, I'm scared of you now."
He pulled out a vial from thin air and tossed it to Chang Miao. "Qingming Pill, detoxifies, one pill."
Chang Miao hurriedly caught it. "Is this really a pill? I won't end up with mercury poisoning, will I? Many emperors in history have met their end due to the so-called alchemy of those charlatans!"
"You’re also a so-called alchemist. Those are fake alchemists; true Daoist masters prefer not to show off. They value tranquility and going with the flow. Daoism has been passed down for thousands of years, with profound and vast knowledge, and alchemy is incredibly deep." Hanno explained to Chang Miao, "Daoist alchemy is divided into Inner Alchemy and External Alchemy. Inner Alchemy is an important cultivation method in Daoism, a technique for refining qi with the ultimate goal of achieving immortality. This technique uses the human body as the furnace, hence it's called 'Inner Alchemy,' as opposed to 'External Alchemy,' which uses a cauldron. External Alchemy refers to the Daoists using various secret methods to refine pills for consumption or directly consuming certain mushrooms to transform their yin essence into yang energy... This Qingming Pill is made from various herbs combined with internal energy using specific techniques. Oh, your husband has already cultivated internal energy; I'll give you the recipe and steps for making it. You can have him help you refine it."
"I almost forgot you're a Cultivator," Chang Miao said. "If Cultivators exist, then alchemy isn't surprising."
She gazed at Hanno with starry eyes. "Dear Nono, do you think I can cultivate?"
Hanno shook his head. "You don't have a Spiritual Root. If you want to gain abilities, just honestly learn internal energy and lightness skills from your husband."
Chang Miao sulked.
Hanno took a piece of paper and a pen, quickly writing down the required herbs, refining methods, and precautions in detail. This method was something she had learned in her first cultivation world in the Mortal Realm; it was a simplified version of alchemical techniques used in the cultivation world. It didn't require Spiritual Energy and could be operated solely with internal energy, plus the herbs could be replaced with those from the Mortal Realm. However, the effectiveness of the refined pills would be reduced to only five percent of what they would be in the cultivation world. For example, the Qingming Pill she was going to refine was called Clear Essence Pill in the cultivation world; it could eliminate any toxin, but in the Mortal Realm, its effectiveness dropped by one percent instantly, thus changing its name to Qingming Pill. Now in modern times, not only had the refining method changed, but even the efficacy of the herbs had diminished, reducing its effectiveness to merely one-thousandth of that of the Clear Essence Pill.
Once finished writing, Hanno handed the paper to Chang Miao, who received it very solemnly and carefully placed it into her pocket, patting it down.
Hanno sweatdropped. "No need to be so serious; if you drop it, I can rewrite it for you."
Chang Miao replied, "That won't do! What if someone else finds it?"
"Do you think ordinary people would take what's written here seriously?"
"Who knows? People these days have quite the imagination," Chang Miao said.
Hanno replied, "But that person must have inner strength. If someone can learn such alchemical methods without inner strength, it can only mean that person has had more opportunities."
"Do Cultivators really talk about opportunities and causality?" Chang Miao asked.
"Most of the time, yes," Hanno answered.
"I don't understand."
"Low-level Cultivators don't pay much attention to these things; they focus more on what is called Spiritual Roots. Only when one reaches the Nascent Soul stage can they begin to grasp the rules of the world and start caring about these ethereal concepts."
"You sound quite confident. Aren't you a low-level Cultivator yourself?" Chang Miao remarked.
In Chang Miao's view, her sisters had only been cultivating for a few years at most, clearly still in the Qi Refining stage.
Hanno smiled slightly but did not respond to the question.
A knock came at the door, and shortly after, Mom Han brought Jia Qianjun inside. Hanno noticed that Jia Qianjun's cultivation had already reached the Celestial Realm; it seemed that the two Peach of Immortality had greatly aided him.
"Aren't you busy with casting new actors? What brings you here?" Hanno asked.
With Chang Miao present, Jia Qianjun did not reveal his true intentions right away. He pulled out the only chair in the room and sat down, smiling as he said, "There are plenty of people coming for auditions, but very few meet my requirements. There are also several who think they can force their way into the crew because they have wealthy backers. It's been exhausting, so I decided to take a break and get some fresh air."
Chang Miao chuckled, "Who can blame you? You're now a world-renowned director. After making one hit film, everyone wants to be part of your crew."
"Troublesome!" Jia Qianjun exclaimed.
Hanno chuckled, "Are you still complaining about troubles? Zhu Wenrui has been blocking most of them for you."
Jia Qianjun replied, "Zhu Wenrui seems to be enjoying himself."
Both Hanno and Chang Miao laughed.
Chang Miao said, "That's true. He changes girlfriends every so often, and they all come to him willingly."
Jia Qianjun and Hanno couldn't help but laugh at that.
Chang Miao turned to Jia Qianjun and asked, "You're a year older than Zhu Wenrui. He's had so many girlfriends; why haven't you had even one?"
With a knowing look, Chang Miao scanned Jia Qianjun from head to toe. "You don't like men, do you?"
Jia Qianjun shot back with a smirk, "Yes, I like men like your husband."
Chang Miao immediately adopted a fierce expression. "You can forget about that! I will never divorce my husband to support your little 'affair' with him."
Jia Qianjun joined in the act, feigning tears like a white lotus flower. "Madam, you are so noble and kind. Please grant us this wish! My lord and I truly love each other. I don't seek to replace you; I only hope you can let me in, as if I were just a pet. How about that?"
After saying this, the three of them shivered in unison.
"Oh my gosh, I've got goosebumps," Chang Miao said as she rubbed her arms.
Jia Qianjun calmly sipped his tea. "Madam, your cultivation is still insufficient; you need to work harder."
Chang Miao replied, "Oh, with such cultivation, I humbly decline."
After chatting a bit longer with Jia Qianjun and Hanno, Chang Miao left, taking with her a large bundle of embroidered goods that Hanno had collected from the Great Zhou, along with a basket of fresh, organic vegetables and wild greens that Elder Brother Li had brought over from the Ancient Society that morning.
"Nah, it's time for you to tell me your purpose for coming here," Hanno said to Jia Qianjun. "Is it about cultivation, or do you want to traverse time and space?"
"Neither," Jia Qianjun replied. "Right now, all my energy is focused on my beloved film career. I'm here because of the movie."
Hanno was surprised. "I don't care about filming; what do you want from me?"
"I'm here regarding the actors," Jia Qianjun explained. "I've already selected the lead and two important supporting roles, but I have an idea for the other supporting roles that I'd like to discuss with you."
Hanno raised an eyebrow in confusion. "??"
Jia Qianjun continued, "Although you've filmed a lot of video material from the Earth Immortal Realm and even the Mortal Realm that can be used in the movie, there are some fight scenes between the main characters and Cultivators that we don't have. I think real fights are better than cheap special effects; they save money and feel more authentic. What do you think?"
Hanno asked, "Are you suggesting…"
Jia Qianjun interjected, "You should know some Cultivators in this world; introduce them to me!"
Indeed! Hanno wiped his face in disbelief. "I can't help but admire your imagination; you actually want Cultivators to act in your movie!"
Jia Qianjun laughed. "Isn't it perfect for Cultivators to play Cultivators?"
Hanno said, "I don't think the Cultivators would appreciate being in the spotlight."
Jia Qianjun smiled and replied, "You know, in the former Primordial World, strength was paramount; those with the biggest fists had the loudest voices. I believe the Cultivators in this world should understand that recognizing the times is a mark of wisdom!"
Hanno recalled her last "kidnapping" incident and wore a similar smile. "Yes, they are quite aware of the times."
If they were unaware, they would soon be made to understand.
"There's no time like the present; let me take you to meet those high-ranking leaders and Elders in the cultivation world!"
Poor cultivators, your "tragic" days are upon you!
But is it truly tragic? That depends on perspective. Many young Cultivators are thrilled to participate in film production. After emerging from the cultivation world, these youngsters have been captivated by the vibrant modern entertainment culture. Some have even ventured into the entertainment industry under the guise of refining their hearts amidst worldly distractions, like a certain Foundation Stage Brother who just landed a supporting role in Jia Qianjun's new movie. It was this Foundation Stage Brother who inspired Jia Qianjun to turn his attention to the talents within the cultivation community.
With Hanno, a powerful Transcendence Stage expert, alongside Jia Qianjun—who showcased his strength not by overly flaunting his celestial identity but by suppressing his power to reveal only his Integration Stage capabilities—the big shots of the cultivation world were thoroughly intimidated. Whatever Jia Qianjun proposed, they all nodded in agreement.
Jia Qianjun was delighted and decided to set up a recruitment station on Qingcheng Mountain, opening up opportunities for the entire cultivation community: not just actors, but also photographers, lighting technicians, and crew members—all gathered at once. Although the Cultivators might not understand the professional knowledge required for filmmaking, their minds had been expanded through cultivation. With enhanced memory and intelligence surpassing two hundred fifty, they concentrated on intensive training for a while and quickly grasped the knowledge and skills needed for various positions within a film crew.
The Foundation Stage Brother assisted Jia Qianjun with recruitment; his name was Fang Zhen, son of the Qingcheng Sect leader. He appeared to be just over twenty years old but was actually over thirty; however, he maintained a youthful mindset and enjoyed playing online games and watching movies. With good looks and a charming voice, he was discovered by talent scouts during a singing event at a mall and entered the entertainment industry. His luck was favorable; he first joined an idol drama as a supporting male lead and gained some fame before being noticed by Jia Qianjun. He then joined the cast of Slay the Dragon Vein and eventually revealed his true identity. Ultimately, Jia Qianjun entrusted him with significant responsibilities as his assistant.
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