Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 619 Baohua Pill

Ji An then took out several red jade bottles from the Void Stone and said:

"I still have some Fire Essence Pills on me, Junior Brother, take them and use them."

These third-grade low-level pills were no longer suitable for him at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, so he returned them. There were about twenty pills left.

Lin Jiuxiao looked slightly embarrassed. "I originally intended to deliver resources to my senior brother, but I ended up getting so many benefits instead."

I will take some, and bring the rest back to the sect.

Thinking that the other party would stay in Zhongzhou for thirty years, Ji An added:

"Please take it; it's not easy for you to make this trip."

Before you return to your sect on your merchant ship, I will purchase a batch of medicinal herbs, refine them into Fire Essence Pills, and then take them back with me.

The Crimson Cloud Pine in the small world is still growing vigorously. He will keep it to refine into Fire Essence Pills, so that any fellow disciples who come in the future can take a batch of pills back with them.

He had no intention of obtaining resources from the West since leaving the West, yet they still sent him so many.

We'll check how much stuff there is later and convert it all into pills to refine.

Lin Jiuxiao hurriedly waved his hand and said:

"How can I get my senior to buy the materials? Give me a list and I'll go buy them."

My main purpose for this trip was to purchase Golden Core Pills, but now I don't need to, as I have a large number of spirit stones on hand.

We can't let the other party buy the materials, either morally or logically, otherwise he won't be able to explain it when he goes back.

Although he brought a lot of resources, a large portion of them were products of Crimson Flame Peak, which Senior Brother Jade Cloud had promised to give.

The other party repeatedly asked to purchase materials, but Ji An did not insist further. "I will give you the list in a few days. I still have a lot of third-grade pine nuts. I only need to buy other auxiliary materials."

By the way, have any demonic caves appeared in the Western Continent?

This is a very important issue for him. Judging from the situation in the Central Continent, if a demon cave appears in the Western Continent, it means that it will also become a target for the True Demon Realm's conquest.

"When I arrived, no demon caves were found in the Western Continent."

Ji An's expression relaxed somewhat. Judging from the intensity of the True Demon attack that Wulan Mountain suffered, Xizhou was currently unable to cope with an attack of this level.

A true demon at the late Golden Core stage would be an overwhelming force in the Western Continent, let alone one.

In such a situation, each sect would need to activate its mountain-protecting formation to seal off the mountain in order to resist, but doing so would be too passive.

"Traces of demonic cultivators were once discovered in the Yuanhe Mountain area. What is the current situation?"

"Yuanhe Mountain remains closed, almost completely cut off from communication with the outside world."

The situation in the northern region of the Western Continent is somewhat chaotic, but according to information obtained from shops run by the sect, there is no trace of demonic cultivators; they seem to have vanished overnight.

Lin Jiuxiao was not worried about the demonic cultivators, because everything in the northern forces was normal, which meant that the demonic cultivators had left.

Ji An was not so optimistic about the matter of demonic cultivators, because he knew that a demonic cultivator who could control cultivators might have already entered the Western Continent region, and might be hiding in some corner secretly accumulating power.

However, there is another possibility: the demonic cultivators have entered the Hundred Thousand Mountains region to slaughter monsters, which would be a good thing.

The two started chatting about lighter topics, and when Ji An learned that the other party had actually rented a second-tier top-grade item, he said:
"This level of cave dwelling is too detrimental to cultivation. Junior brother, you should replace it with a third-level cave dwelling as soon as possible."

Without treating elixirs like candy, it's best to choose a high-grade cave dwelling.

“I have the same plan. Now that I don’t need to save spirit stones to buy Golden Core pills, my budget is much more flexible. I plan to rent a third-tier cave dwelling near Blackstone Mountain.”

Ji An smiled and nodded, "That's good, then we can look out for each other."

"Today I've broken through to a higher level; let's go to the tavern in the Immortal City and have a good drink together."

Lin Jiuxiao readily agreed, saying:
"Okay, but I didn't have time to prepare a gift for my senior brother. I'll make it up to him when I have the chance."

Advancing from the early to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm is a major event and should be celebrated.

"No need for a gift, I've already received your kind intentions, junior brother. Let's go, let's set off."

With a flick of his sleeve, Ji An collected the gift boxes piled on the table into the Void Stone.

After having a big meal at Dingxiang Pavilion in the Immortal City, the two strolled around for two hours. Ji An bought some mid-grade third-tier medicinal herbs to prepare the medicinal mud needed for the Immovable King Technique.

Finally, they arrived at the place where they had rented the cave dwelling.

Ji An took out his alchemist and talisman maker jade tokens and handed them to the receiving cultivator. "My certification jade tokens have been upgraded. I'm applying for a reduction in future cave dwelling rental fees."

Although upgrading one star level only reduces the cost by two high-grade spirit stones, every little bit counts. If he rents here for a hundred years, he can save hundreds of high-grade spirit stones. Why not take spirit stones that are free?

In the past few years, his jade pendants have been upgraded one after another, but not long after, he received a summons and forgot to come here for rent reduction.

"Please wait a moment, senior," the steward said respectfully, taking the jade tablet and placing it on the spirit plate. After fiddling with it for a moment, he continued:

"After our verification, your jade pendant was upgraded three years ago. The extra spirit stones paid in these past few years will be offset when you pay the next rent."

"This service is quite thoughtful, very good."

"Let's rent another third-tier cave dwelling, junior brother. You can discuss your requirements."

The price of renting a cave dwelling varies depending on its grade, and Ji An will not help cover this cost; some accounts still need to be settled.

Lin Jiuxiao stepped forward and said in a deep voice:
"We need to rent a third-grade low-level cave dwelling, preferably as close to Blackstone Mountain as possible."

"Black Stone Mountain, which sacred mountain are you referring to, senior?" The deacon replied that he had never heard of it.

Ji An interjected:
"Black Rock Mountain is located on the northern slope of Red Ridge Mountain. Look it up on the map. I've already informed you about the name change, and you didn't even know? That's incredibly unprofessional."

He wanted to make Blackstone Mountain famous in the future, so he was dissatisfied with the other party's attitude.

Besides, Zhenyue Zhenren will come looking for him in a few years, and it would be a bit awkward if he couldn't find Black Stone Mountain.

The deacon looked embarrassed and immediately said:
"Please calm down, senior. It was my dereliction of duty. I will definitely inform all the stewards of this information in the future so that everyone knows the location of Blackstone Mountain."

He began searching on the map and eventually found a cave about a hundred miles from Blackstone Mountain:
"This cave dwelling is a bit remote. It was vacated three years ago. The annual rent is three hundred high-grade spirit stones, and an additional deposit of one hundred high-grade spirit stones is required."

"If a senior has a certified jade token of level two or higher, they can receive a reduction in spirit stones each year."

Lin Jiuxiao shook his head and said, "This cave is fine. I haven't learned any of the arts of cultivation, so I can't enjoy any discounts."

I've rented a cave dwelling and need to cancel the lease. How do I do that?

"We will send people and seniors to the cave dwellings that need to be returned. If the magic array is intact, we can process the return on the spot."

"Okay, I'll rent the cave dwelling directly after I cancel my lease."

"Please wait a moment, senior, while I go and inform them."

The steward left the hall and headed to the pavilion. A moment later, a Golden Core cultivator appeared. Ji An felt they were afraid and unsafe, which was why he had dispatched a Golden Core cultivator. Three days later, at the Black Stone Mountain cave.

Ji An handed over a jade slip and said:
"This is a list of medicinal herbs. You can buy them in the Immortal City. I know a broker who is quite good at using them. I can introduce him to you. It should save you some spirit stones."

Lin Jiuxiao took the jade slip. "Okay, how should I contact the other party?"

“I will tell the other person your physical characteristics and have him wait at the entrance of Dingxiang Pavilion. At that time, you can add his magic mark.”

The magic mark contains soul fluctuations and is a unique mark of a cultivator. He could not forward Zhang Jun's magic mark.

Lin Jiuxiao placed the jade slip on his forehead and nodded, saying:
“Okay, Senior Brother, tell them I will arrive at Dingxiang Pavilion on time at Chenshi tomorrow.”

Upon seeing the dosage of the medicinal herbs in the jade slip, he exclaimed in surprise:

"So many medicinal herbs! How many batches will it take to refine them?"

"Eighty batches. I didn't expect my breakthrough to be so fast. Third-grade Crimson Cloud Pine Nuts are rare even in the Immortal City, so when I came across them by chance, I bought as many as possible."

Ji An explained that the figure of eighty furnaces was actually an estimate he made after taking stock of the resources he had collected.

Of course, the sect will have some advantage, because the number of pills and high-quality pills he refines will be about 50% more than the estimated value.

"Senior brother, how many pills do you expect to be successfully formed?"

"Each batch of medicinal herbs can produce five pills. With my current skill level, I can produce about 360 pills, with a high-quality rate of nearly 70%."

"Hiss," Lin Jiuxiao grinned. He wasn't an alchemist, but he understood how terrifying this number was.

"If alchemists all had the abilities of their senior brothers, the number of cultivators that the cultivation world could support would probably double."

"You're exaggerating my abilities," Ji An laughed. The grade and quantity of spiritual veins are the foundation of the cultivation world. Alchemists play an important role, but not to such an exaggerated degree.

As the two were talking, a powerful and penetrating surge of magical energy entered the cave.

Ji An made a hand seal to break the magical barrier, and the golden sword that sent the message flew into the cave, trembling beside him.

Holding the golden sword in his hand, he extended his divine sense to read the information. It was a message from True Person Qingfeng, inviting him to meet at the Certification Association in the next few days.

The message said that Master Lieyang, who took office as the head of the Alchemy Department a few years ago, wanted to meet him.

Lin Jiuxiao noticed his expression and said:

"Senior brother, is something you're busy with?"

Ji An nodded. "Two True Immortals have invited me, so I must go to the Immortal City. Junior Brother, is there anything else?"

"No, but I'll just go to the Immortal City today and buy the medicinal herbs directly, then deliver them to my senior brother tomorrow."

"Okay, let's go together."

The two left the cave and rode on the clouds, arriving at the immortal city in less than half an hour.

Ji An took out the golden sword for communication, entered the information, and activated it to Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun's speed was faster than that of the golden sword.

"Senior brother can go to Dingxiang Pavilion and ask for a pot of wine to wait. The other party is usually in the Immortal City, so he should arrive soon."

Lin Jiuxiao cupped his hands in farewell, "Senior brother, farewell, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

After the two parted, Ji An flew to the Certification Association and found Master Qingfeng.

Upon meeting, we heard each other's laughter:
"Fellow Daoist, you should have informed me of your return to the Immortal City, so that we could welcome you back with a feast as soon as possible."

Ji An said seriously, "Haha, now there's a chance too."

"Fellow Daoist, please sit down and wait a moment. I will send someone to invite True Man Lieyang. After we finish our business, we will drink and listen to music at Dingxiang Pavilion tonight."

Master Qingfeng instructed his disciple to invite the person, and the two sat down and began to chat, talking about the recent situation of Wulan Mountain.

A moment later, Master Lieyang hurriedly entered, and Master Qingfeng introduced them, saying:
"You two talk, I'll go out and supervise the others."

Who knows if the talks involve classified information? It would be best for him to avoid it.

After he left, the two remaining people started exchanging compliments.

"When I met Master Feiyun, I learned that you were a great friend. I wished I could meet you sooner. Today, my wish has finally come true."

"To be able to become the head of the alchemy department in the Immortal City, you must be a master in the field. You flatter me."

After a friendly exchange of compliments, Master Lieyang got down to business:
"Fellow Daoist has accepted the omen and knows the dangers of the demonic mist. In the future, when the conflict breaks out in full force, even Golden Core True Persons and Nascent Soul True Monarchs may have to fight abroad for a long time."

In that case, we would have to deal with the problem of clearing away the magic fog pollution.

We now need to refine a batch of third-tier pills, the Precious Flower Pills, and hope that you, fellow Daoist, can take on this task.

The Azure Lotus Burning Heart Fire has a purifying effect, making it ideal for refining elixirs like the Vajra Elixir and the Precious Flower Elixir, which purify impurities.

Ji An had no objection to this. He also needed to stockpile these kinds of pills. He would hand over less after receiving the mission, so he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of collecting the medicinal materials himself.

The Central Continent is rich in resources, and the ingredients for many third-tier pills can be purchased in bulk, but this does not include pills like the Vajra Pill. These are strategic resources for the entire cultivation world and can only be obtained through certain channels.

"Fellow Daoist, you are very generous. Here is the pill formula."

Ji An took the jade slip and placed it on his forehead, his brows furrowing slightly:
"This is a high-grade third-tier pill. This is my first time refining it, and I'm afraid the success rate won't be very high."

In fact, he is currently a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, and with his powerful soul, he should have a high success rate in refining even high-grade third-tier pills after mastering the craft.

Normally speaking, what he said was true. If he could hand over fewer assignments, he could hoard more.

Although it's somewhat unethical, this is the only way for a rogue cultivator like him to accumulate strategic resources.

Master Lieyang nodded. "The association has taken this into full consideration, so the first batch of medicinal materials will be given to you in ten batches. Each batch can produce three pills, and we only require a 20% success rate."

If you can meet the requirements, we can proceed with further cooperation. At that time, we will provide you with ten more batches of medicinal herbs, with a 30% success rate.

From now on, the success rate requirement for refining the Precious Flower Pill is 40%.

"Fellow Daoist, this condition is a bit harsh."

"This kind of pill involves a lot of things. To be honest, fellow Daoist, with the help of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire, the quality of the pills you refine will be higher than that of other alchemists. I very much hope to cooperate with you for a long time."

However, a 40% success rate is the minimum acceptable requirement for the client, and I cannot change it.

In the future, there will inevitably be a large demand for Baohua Pills. Although the pills refined by the other party are of better quality, there is not enough quantity to support them, so they will no longer be assigned pill refining tasks.

Ji An pondered and said:
"Thank you for your high regard, fellow Daoist. I will do my best to try."

(End of this chapter)