Chapter 868 - 480: Gift (Part 2)
Actually, offering the Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod was already a great sacrifice, as could be seen from the pained expression on Yu An’s face.
But Yu Ancestor had a broader vision; the Fourth-grade Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod was just a lifeless object, a mere display in Baodan Pavilion, but in the hands of Master Li, it could greatly foster friendship with Wuqing Mountain.
Even if it was impossible to bring Master Li fully into Wuqing Mountain, as long as he stayed there, he could bring immense benefits to Wuqing Mountain.
If they waited until Master Li’s reputation spread and then thought of forming an alliance, it might be too late.
There were not a few factions like Wuqing Mountain, and even some medium-sized sects would extend an olive branch to Master Li. If they didn’t establish a friendship now, would they regret it later?
That Fourth-grade Demon Core was to test Master Li’s ability to refine Fourth-grade Spirit Pills. If Master Li’s level was satisfactory, then the cost of just one Fourth-grade Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod was not enough; Wuqing Mountain would need to continue investing more in Master Li.
Another point was that Yu Ancestor also had a need for Fourth-grade Spirit Pills. To refine the Fourth-grade resources he obtained into Fourth-grade Spirit Pills was extremely costly, and each exchange was akin to cutting off a piece of flesh.
Inviting an Alchemy Master to refine Fourth-grade Spirit Pills for an Independent Cultivator Nascent Soul wasn’t just for a small reward. Normally, exchanging two Fourth-grade Demon Cores for one Fourth Grade Junior Spirit Pill was typical.
Even so, Yu Ancestor had to reluctantly acknowledge that, otherwise, should he directly consume the Fourth-grade Demon Core?
"This Clear Spirit Fruit will serve as the reward for the alchemy!" Yu Ancestor took out a jade box and said.
"Isn’t it too much to offer the Clear Spirit Fruit without even knowing Master Li’s ability to refine Fourth-grade Spirit Pills?" Yu An asked reluctantly.
"How did I raise such a short-sighted son like you! Master Li’s interest in buying the Fourth-grade Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod already shows his confidence in refining Fourth-grade Spirit Pills. Regardless of his skill level in refining them, he is worth our investment!" Yu Ancestor almost couldn’t resist hitting his son, he retorted angrily.