[Chapter 151-160]
Old Xu is the caretaker of the alchemy/artifact section within the Yue Lu Hall. He presents himself as friendly initially but is revealed to be a shrewd, greedy, and mercenary businessman. He charges exorbitant fees for accessing the library (1 low-grade灵石 per hour) and copying recipes (10灵石 each). He also sells high-quality pill furnaces. Despite his greed, he provides valuable information about the scarcity of pill recipes and the use of Earthfire for alchemy.
Old Xu (Xu Lao)
Old Xu is the caretaker of the alchemy/artifact section within the Yue Lu Hall. He presents himself as friendly initially but is revealed to be a shrewd, greedy, and mercenary businessman. He charges exorbitant fees for accessing the library (1 low-grade灵石 per hour) and copying recipes (10灵石 each). He also sells high-quality pill furnaces. Despite his greed, he provides valuable information about the scarcity of pill recipes and the use of Earthfire for alchemy.
Appearance
An old man with a ruddy complexion. His expression shifts from amiable to cunning when discussing business.
Relationships
- Han Li customer/merchant
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Old Xu charge fees in the Yue Lu Hall?
He is intensely greedy and uses his position to profit from disciples seeking knowledge. He insists on being called 'Old Xu' instead of 'Senior Uncle' to avoid the obligations of a senior and to facilitate his business dealings.
What important information did Old Xu provide?
He explained why ancient pill recipes are lost (due to depletion of heavenly materials) and informed Han Li that Earthfire from volcanic veins can replace Innate True Fire for alchemy and artifact refining, which is the common practice in the cultivation world.