Cultivation begins with planting techniques

Chapter 353: Mastering both elixirs and weapons? Then let me test your % refinement!

Do you know a little about refining equipment, alchemy, and talismans?
Although these words sounded quite modest, they were spoken by a Jindan Zhenren, and were the reason for him to join the Yaohua Sect, which showed that all his accomplishments were above the third level.

When Elder Chang heard this, he felt a little absurd and unhappy, but his first reaction was to turn around and look at Hu Wei with a slightly questioning look.

Let’s forget about the talismans. Although they will become more advanced as the rank increases, it is not easy to practice to above the third rank, but there are a few elders in the sect who have such attainments.

However, there are so many difficult aspects in refining weapons and practicing alchemy. Even though the Yaohua Sect has a profound foundation as a major Nascent Soul Sect, there are only a handful of people who have truly achieved the third level of attainment.

There is only one master who has mastered the fourth-level weapon refining and alchemy!
And this Taoist Heimu actually said that he had achieved third-level attainments in both. Chang Runan couldn't imagine how difficult it was...

Therefore, compared to whether this person really has such skills, his first reaction in his mind is that this person is just talking nonsense, thinking that he can rely on the introduction of Elder Hu to enter his Yaohua Sect?
In fact, Hu Wei had no idea about Li Ye's true attainments in all arts. This matter was all arranged by the messenger, who just gave him a few pointers in advance.

But when Elder Chang looked at him, he still smiled confidently and said immediately:
"Elder Chang, you may not know that Daoist Heimu is indeed extremely gifted in all the arts of immortal cultivation. However, he has mostly been cultivating in the mountains, and has entrusted the many refining tasks to other Daoist friends he knows well..."

"This time, our sect is looking to recruit a cultivator with profound attainments in all arts, and he's the first person I thought of! Fellow Daoist Heimu is a bit too modest. His skills are definitely impeccable!"

"I see……"

Chang Runan was doubtful in his heart and immediately gave Li Ye an apologetic smile.
"Please don't be offended, Fellow Daoist Heimu. Over the years, I've seen many cultivators who, despite lacking in skills, have attempted to infiltrate our sect through various means... I've also seen people who boast of their impressive accomplishments in multiple arts like you do. It's hard not to be skeptical."

"It's okay." Li Ye didn't mind at all.

His attitude is full of confidence.

Li Ye demonstrated his skills in this way not for the purpose of carrying out the mission of Yanshenzong, but to show enough value from the beginning as much as possible.

By then, the quality of the spiritual vein cave allocated to me when I enter the sect should be better, and perhaps it will be more convenient to intercept the spiritual energy of the fourth-level spiritual vein.

It is purely for the purpose of planting trees for my own spiritual practice.

Seeing his calm demeanor, Chang Runan felt more confident. And with the guarantee of Hu Wei, the Golden Core Elder, he decided to proceed with the first and second assessments.

But if this person is like those cultivators who try to get away with it, and reveals his true identity during the assessments at Danxiang Peak and Bailian Peak, causing him to lose face, then even if this Taoist Heimu was introduced by Hu Wei, he will definitely let this person know how powerful he is!
And Hu Wei, don't even think about getting any good face from him in the future!
Chang Runan thought to himself and said immediately: "Then please ask Daoist Heimu to go with me to Danxiang Peak or Bailian Peak to test your skills. If you can truly meet the requirements of our sect, you can join our sect."

"That's great. Please lead the way, Elder Chang." Li Ye said decisively.

Chang Runan saw this and asked again:

"Our sect only requires candidates to pass one skill assessment before they can be recruited. I wonder which skill, weapon forging or alchemy, Fellow Daoist Heimu is better at?"

"The two are equally good, so you might as well choose the one that's closest to you."

Li Ye looked casual, but Chang Runan and Hu Wei were speechless after hearing what he said.

This person looked gloomy and old-fashioned, and his tone was quite arrogant.

His attitude is so casual, and I wonder how much truth he has in his hands.

"My inner palace is a little closer to Danxiang Peak, so let's go there!"

Chang Runan didn't want to ask any more questions and was about to set up his escape light to leave, but was stopped by Hu Wei.
"Brother Chang, why bother? I haven't even put away my flying boat yet, so let's take it together." With a smile on his face, he invited Elder Chang onto the flying boat. The three of them sat down and immediately flew towards the distant mountains.

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The gate of Yaohua Sect is vast and covers a variety of scenery. There are countless different spiritual places and caves, among which the most beautiful and spiritual Three Crowns Mountain is the most famous.

As the location of the fourth-level spiritual vein, it gathers the surrounding earth veins and spiritual veins, and is the true core of this mountain gate.

However, this treasure land is completely covered by the big formation. Most of the mountains are covered in the sea of clouds, and the sky is full of golden clouds. It looks like a real fairyland, and it is difficult to see any truth in it.

Li Ye could only take a look from afar on the way to Danxiang Peak, with a hint of longing on his face.

This kind of reaction is perfectly normal for a casual cultivator.

Chang Runan and Hu Wei noticed something but didn't say much. If they really wanted to get to know each other and become friends, Li Ye had to pass the assessment first. There was no need to waste too much time talking before that.

Li Ye's eyes flickered as he observed the flow of spiritual energy in this place, as well as the mobilization of spiritual energy from various places by the entire mountain gate formation, so as to judge whether he needed to set up a formation to secretly intercept the spiritual energy, and where to start would be more appropriate.

Even with just a brief observation, he had already seen some of the truth and falsehood based on his own attainments and the inheritance of the Tiangong Sutra, and had a corresponding idea. He only needed to determine the location of the cave before he could take further steps to implement it.

Soon, they arrived at Danxiang Peak.

From the outside, this mountain really looks a bit like a furnace, and the layout of the surrounding formations is particularly different. It seems to have the effect of gathering fire veins, and the fire spirit is particularly active.

When it falls into the mountains, there does seem to be a faint fragrance lingering around, but when you smell it carefully, there is no trace of it.

Li Ye followed Chang and Hu inside, looked at the surrounding arrangements with interest and nodded secretly.

Compared to his Pingyang Mountain, the fire veins here were obviously of higher quality, and the many graded alchemy places were also very exquisite, which even made him quite happy.

Then he met the person who was testing him in an ordinary side hall.

This man looked middle-aged, with a cold and arrogant look on his face. Chang and Hu called him Deputy Mountain Master Luo and were quite polite to him.

However, although he was arrogant, he did not make things difficult for Li Ye when he saw a hint of contempt in his eyes.

He came up and talked a few words about pharmacology with Li Ye, and roughly felt his attainments in alchemy. He was indeed at least at the third level. His attitude became more serious and he truly regarded him as a fellow practitioner.

But he still did not make a hasty decision, but said:

"Fellow Daoist Heimu, you claim to be proficient in both elixirs and weapons. I imagine you have particular accomplishments in ore elixirs and the control of firepower..."

"It just so happens that there are some Tanyun stones in the mountains that need to be refined. If you can refine them to over 70%, and considering your understanding of alchemy that you've just demonstrated, I at Danxiang Peak will recruit you as a guest official... How do you do it?"

"Seventy percent refined?!"

When Chang and Hu heard this, their expressions changed slightly.

(End of this chapter)