Chapter 581: Baicao Honored Guest
Shen Xuan smiled slightly.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, I’ve been busy lately and haven’t gone to the trade association to purchase the main ingredients for the Golden Transformation Pill."
"I thought to myself, the main ingredients from the trade association are surely not as good as those from the Hundred Herbs Sect, why go far away when what’s near is better?"
With Shen Xuan’s current status, collecting one or two sets of main and supplementary ingredients for the Golden Transformation Pill is effortless.
Many high-tier spiritual objects are difficult to collect because the cultivators’ realm cultivation hasn’t reached that level.
Like a Foundation Establishment Pill.
For ordinary Qi Cultivation cultivators, it’s extremely difficult and hard to obtain even after a lifetime of effort.
But in sect families, it’s not so rare.
The Golden Transformation Pill is the same.
In the eyes of Core Formation True Masters, it is merely a tier-breaking spirit pill for juniors.
It’s just a matter of how much it costs.
For Shen Xuan, who is a major Golden Core from Song Country, it’s simply a common item.
He came to seek Li Ying’an, not for an ordinary Golden Transformation Pill.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, you’re too kind. However, if we are talking about the quality of spirit medicines, the Hundred Herbs Sect is known to be unmatched."
Shen Xuan deeply agreed.
"Precisely because of this, I traveled afar to come here."
The two sat and discussed the Dao.
Shen Xuan briefly explained the refinement techniques of the Cold Jade Pill.
Zhou Yunhe listened intently, as if intoxicated.
In recent years, he had primarily focused on refining the Cold Jade Pill.
Although he was a Fire Technique Pill Master.
The principles of alchemy were still interconnected.
Shen Xuan’s alchemy expertise left him amazed and full of praise.
Two days later.
Li Ying’an walked out of the alchemy room.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you’ve been waiting for a while."
"Not at all, sorry to trouble you, Alchemist Li."
Shen Xuan and Li Ying’an clasped their fists in greeting.
Two female cultivators followed Li Ying’an out.
Their aura was distinctly that of Core Formation True Masters.
The older female cultivator, dressed in simple clothes and a green skirt, had a calm and stable demeanor, with eyes tranquil as the sea.
The other female cultivator, her face emitting a faint glow, had a hazy appearance.
Her figure fluttered like a butterfly, her colorful immortal skirt shimmering, as if lightly dancing, spiritually agile.
"Are you the True Master Profound Ice from the Cyan Cloud Sect?"
"Junior Sister, don’t be rude!"
The calm female cultivator stepped forward and greeted Shen Xuan.
"Leng Yun from the Divine Sword Sect, greetings to Senior Brother Profound Ice."
"This is my junior sister, Meng Die."
Shen Xuan quickly returned the courtesy.
"Profound Ice greets Junior Sister Leng Yun and Junior Sister Meng Die."
Leng Yun’s demeanor was ordinary, just a True Pill.
But Meng Die was a Sword Technique Golden Core, a prodigy sword cultivator of the Divine Sword Sect.
Sword cultivators are known for their obstinacy.
Especially as female cultivators.
Shen Xuan dared not offend them casually.
"Hmm. Senior Brother Profound Ice, I’m not your match yet."
"After diligent cultivation for thirty years, once my sword techniques reach perfection, I will spar with you."
Meng Die said seriously.
"Junior Sister Meng Die is joking. By the time your diligent cultivation bears fruit, I will have aged, definitely no match for Junior Sister Meng Die."
Shen Xuan said with a wry smile.
Finding allies in a foreign land.
Yet it turns out to be a sword fanatic.
And a female one.
Shen Xuan inwardly lamented.
Thankfully, Leng Yun helped to mediate.
"Senior Brother Profound Ice, please don’t mind my junior sister. She’s solely focused on sword cultivation and rarely interacts with outsiders, with a straightforward nature."
"Profound Ice understands. Junior Sister Meng Die’s focused dedication to the Sword Dao is how she achieved such accomplishments."
Shen Xuan kept a low profile.
He could see it clearly.
The Divine Sword Sect feared Meng Die might cause trouble, so they especially let Leng Yun accompany her.
After some polite exchanges, Leng Yun left with Meng Die.
Only then did Li Ying’an speak: "Goodness, they’re finally gone!"
It seemed Li Ying’an experienced Meng Die’s straightforwardness during alchemy.
One must admit, such Sword Technique Golden Core individuals who don’t understand worldly affairs and might draw their swords at any moment.
Anyone encountering them would find it troublesome.
Li Ying’an hosted Shen Xuan once more.
Twenty years ago, Shen Xuan was merely a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
He disguised himself as a loose cultivator.
Now, he is an Ice Technique Golden Core.
One of the new generation of top prodigies from Song Country.
Li Ying’an felt nostalgic and simultaneously relieved.
Back then, when trading the Cold Jade Pill, they didn’t become adversaries.
Meeting again now, they can still reminisce with smiles.
"An ordinary Golden Transformation Pill, I can take out at any time; as for high-quality ones..."
Li Ying’an pondered for over ten breaths.
"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, high-quality Golden Transformation Pills are few within the sect. Even for someone like me, it’s not easy to obtain."
Shen Xuan nodded.
He himself is a Tier Three alchemist.
Naturally, he understands that high-tier, high-quality spirit pills are extremely rare.
"How about this, Alchemist Li, one high-quality Golden Transformation Pill, and another with the best possible quality."
Shen Xuan lowered his conditions.
Liu Bingyu is his junior sister, entrusted by Cold Jade Elder.
Her attempt at Core Formation must not fail, and a high-quality Golden Transformation Pill is essential.
Qi Wanqing is a friend of Li Ruyi.
For the sake of Li Ruyi, seeking a high-quality Golden Transformation Pill for her is fair compensation.
"For Fellow Daoist Profound Ice’s sake, I’ll set aside my old face."
Li Ying’an no longer made excuses.
"Is Fellow Daoist Profound Ice paying with spirit stones or exchanging with spiritual objects?"
"Exchange with spiritual objects, then Alchemist Li can have an explanation to the sect."
Generally, Tier Three and above spiritual objects are bartered.
Though they can be valued in spirit stones, they are rarely paid with spirit stones.
Shen Xuan brought out an Ice Soul Flying Sword Talisman.
During the crossing tribulation of the Purple Yunting Tree Emperor, he obtained several original broken branches.
These Tier Three spiritual woods were refined into talisman skins by him and crafted into Ice Soul Flying Sword Talismans.
He kept the premium Ice Talismans.
The ordinary Ice Talismans were used for trading, maximizing benefits.
"Tier Three Middle Grade Ice Talisman, capable of a full-strength strike of Early Stage True Pill."
"Excellent talisman!"
Li Ying’an received an Ice Sword Talisman, carefully sensing the refined Ice Spiritual Power contained within.
"How about exchanging?"
"Thirty-six Ice Talismans, how about it?"
The market price for a normal Golden Transformation Pill is about two million Spirit Stones.
Li Ying’an offered premium and high-quality Golden Transformation Pills, which are priceless.
If calculated accurately, they are worth over seven million Spirit Stones.
The normal Tier Three low-grade attack Spirit Talisman is priced at fifty to sixty thousand Spirit Stones each.
The Ice Sword Talisman is a Tier Three middle-grade attack Spirit Talisman.
Each is priced at two hundred thousand Spirit Stones, slightly more expensive than same-tier talismans.
However, there’s a reason for the high price.
Li Ying’an didn’t bother to bargain.
At their level, they disdain haggling over trivial amounts.
The price stated is the final price.
Li Ying’an invited Zhou Yunhe for company.
He took thirty-six Ice Sword Talismans and went out for a while.
Upon returning, he handed Shen Xuan two medicine bottles.
Two Golden Transformation Pills, one premium, one high-quality.
Shen Xuan scanned with his Divine Sense, confirmed them, and put them into his Storage Pouch.
"Alchemist Li, alchemy is indeed profitable!"
"These Ice Talismans took me over a year to refine."
"While the Golden Transformation Pill can be refined in seven times seven, forty-nine days!"
Shen Xuan exaggerated the difficulty of talisman making.
In truth, if he focused solely on talisman making, he could produce thirty-six Ice Talismans in a month.
However, Shen Xuan needs time to cultivate Ice Techniques and Body Refining Techniques.
He can only spare a small portion of time for alchemy and talisman making.
Li Ying’an waved his hand: "Fellow Daoist Profound Ice jests. The pills you just traded were premium and high-quality Golden Transformation Pills!"
"It takes me years to produce one!"
Shen Xuan glanced at Zhou Yunhe.
Li Ying’an gestured for Zhou Yunhe to leave.
"It’s just the two of us here, Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, if you have something to say, please speak."
Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Alchemist Li, do you still remember what I said when I traded the Cold Jade Pill formula?"
Li Ying’an’s heart sank.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, you still care about my Golden Transformation Pill formula and alchemy inheritance?"
"To be honest, I have already obtained the Golden Transformation Pill formula and alchemy inheritance."
He took out a medicine bottle and handed it to Li Ying’an.
Li Ying’an opened it and was moved.
"Did you refine this Life-Extending Pill?"
"Indeed."
"This..."
Li Ying’an couldn’t believe it.
Inside the medicine bottle were three premium Life-Extending Pills.
The price of Life-Extending Pills is half that of Golden Transformation Pills, about one million Spirit Stones.
A Fake Pill True Master can extend life by ten years.
For Shen Xuan to refine premium Life-Extending Pills shows his alchemy prowess has reached Tier Three middle grade.
He is fully capable of trying to refine Golden Transformation Pills.
"Alchemist Li, I have a suggestion."
"Go ahead."
"I intend to join Hundred Herbs Sect under a pseudonym, sign a Spirit Contract, and become an Honored Guest Elder of Hundred Herbs Sect."
"So, what do you intend to do?"
Li Ying’an curiously asked.
"Naturally, to refine Golden Transformation Pills for Hundred Herbs Sect."
"During three years of alchemy, I won’t take a penny. If there are any losses, I will compensate with Ice Talismans."
Shen Xuan laid out his conditions.
"Of course, I need Alchemist Li’s alchemy inheritance. With this, it would be much more effective, and I can quickly reach entry level to refine qualified Golden Transformation Pills."
"I do have that confidence."
Li Ying’an immediately understood.
Shen Xuan wants to study and improve his Golden Transformation Pill refining skills using the resources of Hundred Herbs Sect.
Cyan Cloud Sect in Song Country cannot provide sufficient Golden Transformation Pill materials.
The Danxia Sect that devoured Medicine God Valley definitely wouldn’t cooperate with Shen Xuan.
So, he set his sights on the Hundred Herbs Sect of Lu Country.
And on Li Ying’an’s Golden Transformation Pill inheritance.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice serving as Honored Guest of Hundred Herbs Sect to study Golden Transformation Pill techniques."
"What benefits does Hundred Herbs Sect receive?"
Shen Xuan laughed.
"I will refine pills for Hundred Herbs Sect for free."
"Hundred Herbs Sect will definitely gain without losing."
Li Ying’an shook his head.
"That’s not enough."
In the alchemy business, competition is fierce.
Once Shen Xuan learns to refine Golden Transformation Pills, it will somewhat affect Hundred Herbs Sect.
Even if he is a cultivator from Song Country.
"Alchemist Li, please be direct."
"I cannot make this decision. How about this, Fellow Daoist Profound Ice rests for two days. I will report this matter to Sect Leader Tong Yuan and let him decide."
"Alright."
Shen Xuan seriously said, "If possible, I would like Alchemist Li to introduce me to your sect leader, True Master Tong Yuan. I am willing to negotiate face-to-face with True Master Tong Yuan."
"I will definitely try my best."
Li Ying’an agreed wholeheartedly.
Whether Sect Leader Tong Yuan will agree is unknown to him.
True Master Profound Ice is a Golden Core True Master of Song Country Cyan Cloud Sect, with formidable strength, skilled in both Pills and Talismans, renowned across countries.
It is very necessary to maintain contact and build personal relationships between them.
...
Shen Xuan settled into the temporary cave mansion for guests at Hundred Herbs Sect.
It has been more than ten days staying there.
Shen Xuan was in no hurry.
While maintaining his daily cultivation, he was refining the Essence Blood of the Burning Heart Demon Butterfly.
With the inheritance from Alchemist Li Ruyi, refining Golden Transformation Pills is inevitable.
Since Shen Xuan dared to approach Li Ying’an.
Naturally, he has some confidence.
If it’s not feasible, he can gradually purchase ten or more sets of Golden Transformation Pill materials from Hundred Herbs Sect and take them back to practice himself.
It’s just a matter of paying some extra costs, time, and effort.
"My Primordial Ice Spiritual Power’s might is comparable to the late True Pill. With Li Ruyi’s alchemy inheritance and the Dao Rhyme accumulated by the Mysterious Jade Talisman, even without Li Ying’an’s guidance, I can still refine Golden Transformation Pills."
Of course, if he can be part of the Hundred Herbs Sect and receive guidance from Li Ying’an.
He can save a lot of time and effort, quickly reach entry level, and enhance his Golden Transformation Pill skills.
Even if a single set of materials produces one Golden Transformation Pill, it’s not a significant loss.
When his Golden Transformation Pill skills mature, he can shake True Master Changsheng’s status in Sect.
"Revenge is never too late, even if it takes ten years."
"I’ve waited for thirty years!"