Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 448 Fire Crane Danyang Furnace

Li Wanqing got up and left in a hurry, but soon returned.

In his hands he held a three-legged alchemy furnace the size of a clay pot, its entire body seemingly cast from solidified crimson blood. The bottom of the furnace was covered with dark gold patterns resembling fine scales, as if magma was flowing inside.

The furnace body is decorated with a relief of three golden flamingos, each holding a piece of fire spirit in its beak, with every feather meticulously detailed.

"Fellow Daoist, please take a look. This furnace is made primarily of second-tier mid-grade spiritual materials, Crimson Flame Mystic Crystal and Blood Red Copper, and is smelted with millennium-old earth vein fire crystals."

In sunlight, it has a translucent, agate-like texture; in the dark, it resembles a burning ember, with strands of gold outlining the flames, making them seem to come alive, lifelike.

He handed over the alchemy furnace and said:
"Fellow Daoist, you may take a closer look; the interior of the furnace has an ingenious design."

Ji An took the alchemy furnace. The lid of the furnace was carved with a coiled dragon with its mouth wide open, revealing a hollow interior that led directly into the furnace.

He lifted the lid and saw that the inner wall of the alchemy furnace was densely engraved with countless small characters. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that it was a prayer for the separation of fire.

"Fellow Daoist, what is the mystery behind the talismans in the furnace?"

Li Wanqing smiled faintly, "Why don't you try activating it with your alchemical fire, fellow Daoist?"

Ji An made a hand seal, and the alchemy furnace hovered in the void, growing larger and larger until it was the size of the Azure Lotus Fiery Cloud Furnace, and then it came to a standstill.

He activated the Three Yang Elixir Fire Technique, and the emerald-green elixir fire baked the elixir furnace.

As the furnace temperature rises, the flamingo's feathers will gradually glow, as if it is about to take flight.

Ji An smiled; this was interesting.

At this moment, the talismans inside the furnace were revealed, like living snakes wriggling, and the eyes of the coiled dragon on the top of the furnace shot out red light, while the dragon's mouth spewed out pillars of fire.

"Fellow Daoist's fire control technique is exquisite and unparalleled; I admire it greatly."

Li Wanqing praised, "The Fire Control Technique is a fundamental skill for alchemists and weapon refiners, but it is also the most challenging for cultivators."

The opponent's method of warming the alchemy furnace was simple and quick, without wasting even a trace of firepower, demonstrating that their control over the flames was exquisite.

"Once the secret inscriptions in the alchemy furnace are activated, they will absorb the free spiritual energy of heaven and earth to nourish the furnace fire, which can maintain a higher temperature inside the furnace."

If, at the moment the furnace is opened after the elixir is completed, an unusual sound is heard.

Ji An nodded slightly, put away the alchemical fire, and after a few breaths, the temperature of the alchemical furnace dropped rapidly.

"The alchemy furnace is impressive! How much does it cost?"

This alchemy furnace is far more exquisite than the one Master used before, and it will last him for many years.

"Hehe, I'm glad you like it, fellow Daoist. This alchemy furnace has had two previous owners, both of whom were high-level alchemists capable of refining pills for the Chaoyuan stage."

"If you wish, fellow Daoist, you only need to bring fifteen high-grade spirit stones."

This alchemy furnace is quite famous in Silvermoon City. It was only 120 years ago when it was successfully refined, but it has already had two owners.

Both men were ambushed and killed while traveling, and the alchemy furnace appeared on the black market.

The more experienced alchemists in the area are aware of this situation and believe that either the alchemy furnace has been tampered with and can be located, or it is inherently ominous.

Li Wanqing's boss bought the alchemy furnace because it was cheap, but ended up with a bad investment.

He only took out the alchemy furnace because he knew Ji An was from out of town; otherwise, it would have been stored in the storeroom.

"Although the alchemy furnace is expensive, it is only a mid-grade second-tier spiritual artifact. Fellow Daoist's price is too high. I am only willing to offer ten high-grade spirit stones."

Ji An started haggling, but the lack of a clear market price for the alchemy furnace led to price confusion.

“Fellow Daoist, don’t think that just because I’m the manager, I can make all the decisions. There’s an owner behind me. Let’s compromise: thirteen high-grade spirit stones, shall we?”

"Twelve pieces, that's fair."

Ji An stated firmly that twelve yuan was his target price, but he would still buy it if the other party refused to lower the price. After a moment's hesitation, Li Wanqing said solemnly:
"Considering that you've been supporting our business all these years, the deal is done!"

He was overjoyed. This alchemy furnace had been sitting in inventory for many years, and now that it was being cleared out, his master would surely reward him handsomely.

Ji An took out several jade bottles and said:

"These are Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pills, twenty in total, all of which will be sold to your esteemed establishment."

The Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pill is a late-stage Foundation Establishment pill, so keeping it in his possession is completely useless.

Li Wanqing immediately counted the pills and smiled:

"There are five high-quality pills inside, each worth five hundred spirit stones."

Fifteen ordinary-quality pills, each priced at four hundred spirit stones.

A total of 85 mid-grade spirit stones will be paid to you, fellow Daoist. Adding the Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill from earlier, the total will be 165 spirit stones.

"Fellow Daoist, would you like to exchange this for high-grade spirit stones?"

Each exchange earns you more spirit stones.

Ji An took out eleven high-grade spirit stones and said:
"The Flaming Crane Elixir Furnace is mine!"

Li Wanqing took the high-grade spirit stones, then took out thirty-five mid-grade spirit stones and handed them over, asking:

"Fellow Daoist, how many portions of the Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pill ingredients do you need?"

When making business inquiries, don't ask if someone wants it; instead, ask how much they want. This makes it easier to close the deal.

Ji An put the alchemy furnace into the cave stone and gently waved his hand, saying:
"I'm planning to take a break for a while, as alchemy consumes too much of my spiritual energy."

He needs to rest for a few days to adjust his condition before heading to the lava cave.

He will then refer to the map he purchased, as it relates to his future spiritual practice and personal safety, and he cannot afford to be careless in the slightest.

"Alchemy does indeed consume a lot of spiritual energy. Have you ever thought about buying some soul-soothing pills? I can give you a discount."

Ji An smiled and shook her head. The other party really didn't miss any opportunity to make a deal!
He already possesses spiritual tea, soul incense, and a soul-nourishing pendant, so he has no need for these kinds of elixirs.

Three days later, Ji An left Silvermoon City and flew towards the Lava Caverns.

The north wind is like a knife, the snow falls like silver, and the earth is only a single color, with the occasional touch of green, which is a gift from heaven.

The crimson auspicious clouds, as vibrant as the sunset, adorned the desolate wind and white snow, adding a touch of color to the world.

About an hour later, the lava cave came into view in the distance.

It was a black valley where, due to the geothermal heat, the snowflakes melted into water before they even fell, and the rising steam enveloped everything.

If it weren't for his eyes being able to see through the fog, Ji An wouldn't have been able to see the scenery obscured by the fog.

As he flew away, he frequently saw groups of cultivators turning back. When they saw him riding on the clouds, they would all keep their distance.

The Lava Caverns are a very important resource point around Silvermoon City, supplying a large number of fire-elemental spirit items.

In this icy and snowy land, fire-elemental spirit items are far more expensive than other types of spirit items.

Cultivators who can enter the lava cave to collect resources must have a cultivation level of at least the late Foundation Establishment stage; otherwise, it would be impossible for them to stay inside for an extended period.

However, once the Fire Elemental Palace is established, the fire evil and fire poison in the underground cave will have a much smaller impact on cultivators.

Take Ji An as an example. He can stay inside for several days without any effect. Perhaps only when the fire elemental energy periodically erupts will it affect his ability to go deep into the cave.

(End of this chapter)