Poison Cultivation

Although cultivating immortality and refining techniques is time-consuming and laborious, it also requires a balance of intensity and relaxation.

Chen Luo was busy for half a month, and not only were his meridians reconnected, but his cultivation level also broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

At this moment, as my mind relaxed, I immediately felt a slight fatigue.

To continue practicing the Five Poisons True Explanation, one must fuse a first-grade high-quality poison to reach the sixth level of Qi Refining.

He is currently penniless and has no idea where to begin his cultivation.

He yawned, stretched his arms and legs for a while, and then went to bed for a good night's sleep.

When Chen Luo woke up again, he was full of energy and vitality, and his whole demeanor was vibrant and energetic.

He took one fasting pill as usual, and began to ponder:

"If you want to advance further, you need a first-grade high-quality poison. However, there are many types of first-grade high-quality poisons. If you choose a weak one, the toxicity of your true energy will be greatly reduced."

At this point, he understood that the toxicity of true qi was closely related to poisons and could not be haphazardly combined.

Fortunately, both "Soft Tendon Flower" and "Bone-Corroding Heart-Rotting Grass" were extremely poisonous and each had its own unique characteristics.

It can't be said that the Five Poisons True Qi was buried.

However, we need to carefully consider the next steps.

Currently, the Five Poisons True Qi already possesses the dual characteristics of "paralysis and corrosive effects." It would be best to add other attributes to it to enrich the effects of the True Qi.

"But... what should I add?" Chen Luo scratched his chin, not really having any ideas, and finally decided to go to the market to take a look.

However, just as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and stood there, stunned.

But then it suddenly dawned on him that he had no money at all!

As the saying goes, "Even a hero can be brought down by a penny."

He had already borrowed twelve spirit stones from Wen Ruan to connect his meridians, and now that the debt was not yet paid off, other expenses had arisen.

Even if they saw a poison they liked, they could only look on with envy.

"It seems the most urgent task is to find a way to make money," Chen Luo muttered to himself.

In the world of cultivation, there are "a hundred arts of cultivation," but the mainstream and enduring ones are always "alchemy, talismans, artifacts, and formations."

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is not good at drawing talismans or setting up formations; they do have methods for refining weapons, but most of them are insidious and vicious, and they can only be effective when combined with poison techniques.

This is also a characteristic of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

The only thing that can truly be used by all cultivators is "poison," or rather, "medicine."

The saying goes, "Medicine and poison are inseparable." Those who can concoct poisons are often masters of medicine; and those who can concoct medicines often also produce poisons.

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect originated from the Spirit Realm, and its heritage preserves many precious medicinal formulas, some of which have been lost to this realm.

Such a huge advantage should not be wasted if it is not properly utilized!

With that in mind, Chen Luo hurriedly searched through the many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.

After spending half a day, I finally found a prescription – "Blood Activating and Body Tempering Pill".

This is a mid-grade first-level elixir, specifically designed to invigorate blood and qi, improve flexibility and suppleness of tendons and veins, and strengthen the body.

Long-term use can also eliminate hidden injuries and old ailments, making it very suitable for physical exercise and health maintenance.

In the world of cultivation, cultivators often focus on the path of Qi refinement in their pursuit of immortality.

Simultaneously cultivating one's physical body often means expending more resources.

Therefore, most of those who dare to engage in body tempering are wealthy.

There are many body-tempering pills on the market, but most of them are first-grade high-quality pills.

And they are completely controlled by large pharmacies and large families.

The lower and middle-class markets are not entirely untapped, but the level of competition is noticeably low.

Chen Luo was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. By choosing the "first-tier, mid-grade" Blood Activating and Body Tempering Pill, he could both benefit from the advantages offered by body cultivators and avoid competing with the major families.

It is truly the most stable way to make money.

Having made up his mind, he immediately wrote down the prescription.

The main ingredients for the "Blood-Activating and Body-Tempering Pill" are two mid-grade first-level spiritual herbs: "Crimson Blood Vine" and "Blazing Fire Mushroom".

The auxiliary materials required are three kinds of first-grade low-quality spiritual herbs: "Azure Vein Grass, Dewdrop Flower, and Iron Wire Root".

In total, the cost of refining one batch is about three and a half spirit stones.

Chen Luo currently has just enough money left over to refine one batch.

"One furnace might not be enough," Chen Luo frowned.

He himself has some background in alchemy and can refine several kinds of first-grade low-level pills.

Although there is now a first-grade mid-level medicine formula, it is still a pipe dream to refine it in one batch.

It should be noted that he had failed several times in a row when he was refining the "Pulse-Connecting Gu," so his technique was really not good.

"If all else fails, we'll sell the Silver Star Bullets!"

The Silver Star Bullet is a mid-grade first-tier magic weapon with a total of six layers of artifact restrictions. After being refined by Chen Luo for so many years, it has become increasingly supernatural.

If you take it to a shop and sell it, you can get at least fifty low-grade spirit stones.

However, independent cultivators usually don't sell magical artifacts, firstly because magical artifacts are treasures for protection and saving lives;

Secondly, the longer the ritual is refined, the greater the power of the ritual artifact becomes, and the more it resonates with the owner's will.

Chen Luo had refined the Silver Star Bullet in his hand for over a decade, intending to keep it as a family heirloom to pass down to his descendants.

Now that the "Five Poisons True Explanation" has been revised, it needs to be refined and adjusted again to achieve the original level of mastery.

Chen Luo simply didn't have that time, and the main attack method of the Silver Star Bullet was "smashing," which was incompatible with the Five Poisons True Qi.

"That's decided. Sell the Silver Star Bullet to secure our financial resources first, and then refine new poison-based magical artifacts later."

He acted immediately upon making a decision, heading out to take action right away.

At that time, the sky outside was just beginning to brighten.

A sparrow folded its wings, gently landed on the roof ridge, tilted its head, and looked at Chen Luo who was walking out of the courtyard, its eyes darting around twice.

Through the sparrow's eyes, several miles away, Hu Bao quietly observed Chen Luo's movements.

Seeing him finally appear, Hu Bao gritted his teeth, his anger rising, and he cursed in a low voice:

"That damned brat, he's finally decided to step out of the courtyard!"

He turned and glared at his two subordinates beside him, giving them a deep, stern order:

"Ah San, Ah Si, hurry up and lead him to the bay sixty miles east of the market. We'll wait there."

The man called Ah San couldn't hide his fear and murmured in a low voice:

"Boss... he's only at the fifth level of Qi Refining. With just the three of us, can we handle him?"

Ah Si also felt a pang of panic and echoed:

"Yeah, boss! If we really hurt him and his friends find out, it would be a huge disaster..."

Hu Bao grew increasingly agitated and sneered:

"Friends? What friends could he possibly have!"

I had already found out everything. This kid's meridians were damaged, and his cultivation was reduced by more than half. He had been begging for money everywhere for days, but not a single person in the neighborhood was willing to help him out.

Last time, we were intimidated by his feigned strength and ended up getting beaten up for no reason, losing all face.

"This opportunity has presented itself to us today. If we don't reclaim our former glory, how will we ever be able to maintain our foothold in this area again!"

After saying that, Hu Bao scolded and urged the two of them to hurry up:

"Alright, you two good-for-nothings, hurry up and get to work. You're so scared by a crippled Qi Refining Level 5 cultivator. What future do you have?"

Today, I, a mere third-level Qi Refining cultivator, will defeat this fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator and open your eyes to a whole new world!

Seeing his confidence, Ah San and Ah Si exchanged a glance, reluctantly agreed, and moved away.