Chapter 263 Entry (Creation Pill Cleansing)

Chapter 263 Entry (Creation Pill Cleansing)

A few days later.

Qin Ming, riding his Silver-Winged Frost Bee, arrived at the Bitterly Cold Land of the Northern Region. If he continued north, he would reach the Mist Swamp, a place of No Return even for Golden Core Cultivators.

He descended towards a giant Ice Mountain not far away.

This place was one he had searched for a long time to find.

Qin Ming directly entered an Ice Crevice on the hillside, then winding and turning, he went to the deepest part inside.

After half a joss stick of time.

Deep within the Ice Cave, an extremely yin Cold Pond, several tens of feet in size and emitting a hazy white cold air, appeared in Qin Ming's sight.

As soon as he entered this place, even with Qin Ming's cultivation, he immediately felt a bone-piercing chill assault him.

He took out the Spirit Seed of the Soul Return True Yin Flower from his Storage Bag and chose a spot by the Cold Pond to plant it.

These two precious Spirit Seeds were given to him by Daoist Lu Liang before his death.

When Qin Ming took them out again, seeing these objects reminded him of the person, and he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

Subsequently, Qin Ming used five [Time-Space Leaf] Entries on the Spirit Seed.

In an instant.

Two ice-blue Spirit Herbs broke through the soil and emerged, frantically absorbing the extremely yin energy from the Cold Pond.

The entire Spirit Herb was almost transparent, as if carved from ice-blue glass. One could even clearly see the veins inside, with jade marrow-like Spirit energy flowing within, it was truly beautiful to behold.

Three days later.

These two Soul Return True Yin Flowers had both grown to five hundred years in age and bloomed seven or eight Ice Flowers.

At the same time.

Two Golden Attribute Entries appeared in Qin Ming's eyes.

[Name]: Soul Return True Yin Flower [Entry]: Source of Magic Power X1 (Maturity Level 94%) [Name]: Soul Return True Yin Flower [Entry]: Creation Pill Cleansing X1 (Maturity Level 95%)

(Creation Pill Cleansing): After use, it can strengthen a Cultivator's Dao Foundation, cleanse the Golden Core during Core Formation, remove impurities, and has a 40% chance to improve the Quality of the Golden Core.

"As expected of a Rank 3 Spirit Plant, it can actually strengthen the Dao Foundation and improve the Quality of the Golden Core formed. This Entry is even more powerful than Core Forming Spiritual Objects!"

Qin Ming's eyes lit up, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

His goal was at least Mid-Grade Core Formation or higher. With this Entry, he felt even more confident.

After the Soul Return True Yin Flower blooms, it will continue to absorb extremely yin cold energy until it bears Spirit Fruit and condenses the legendary 'Returning Nether True Water'. This process will take two to three years, and there's no rush.

Qin Ming immediately released the Devouring Heaven Rat.

As soon as the Devouring Heaven Rat came out, it looked around at the environment, shivering all over.

It had a bad premonition, exhaled a breath, rubbed its paws together, and then asked Qin Ming:

"Hiss~ Ha~"

"Master, is there something you need me to do?"

Qin Ming pointed to the Soul Return True Yin Flower by the Cold Pond and said lightly, "I have planted Spirit Plants here, but it will still take some time before they can be harvested."

"During this time, I have other Important Matters to attend to. During this period, you help me guard this flower. If the Returning Nether True Water in the Fruit condenses enough, you notify me."

"Ah?!"

"Oh"

"Master... how long do I need to guard it?"

"Three years."

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The Devouring Heaven Rat reluctantly agreed, its rat face drooping, looking worried and miserable.

After Qin Ming finished explaining, he took the Silver Wing Frost Bee and flew away from here.

The Devouring Heaven Rat watched Qin Ming's figure disappear into the Horizon.

It immediately deflated like a punctured ball, sighing and lamenting, "Ah~ This Grand Sire is truly unlucky! I didn't expect to be liberated from the daily Farming life just now."

'And then exiled again to this godforsaken Bitterly Cold Land to watch over Spirit Herbs, and to stay for three years...'

'What hatred what grievance.'

...

On the other side.

Qin Ming, riding his Silver-Winged Frost Bee, rushed to Azure Sea Immortal City. He planned to rent a Tier 3 Fire Vein on the Main Peak to Ripen the Fire-Bathed Golden Lotus he had planted.

In the Ice Mountain of the Northern Region, with the Devouring Heaven Rat, a Tier 3 Demon King, guarding the Spirit Herbs, he was also extremely at ease.

After arriving at the Immortal City, Qin Ming put away his Spirit Pet and went straight to Vast Ocean Peak, where he found Lü Wan Jun.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, it's been a long time."

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Qin, on your improved Cultivation and further progress on the Immortal Path!"

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Over the years, Lü Wan Jun had become less playful and more reserved and mature.

She saw that Qin Ming had broken through to the Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage and was truly envious.

After reaching Foundation Establishment, unless one has a large amount of Cultivation Resources, every step forward is extremely difficult.

Especially for Rogue Cultivators like them.

This time, Qin Ming came to Azure Sea Immortal City and deliberately raised his concealed Magical Power Aura from the Early Foundation Establishment Stage to the Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage.

To avoid being too shocking when he advances to the Core Formation Stage in the future.

"I would like to rent a Cave Residence with a Tier 3 Fire Vein, preferably Tier 3 Mid Grade or higher."

Qin Ming smiled slightly and said to her.

"With Fellow Daoist Qin's current status and position, and the Vast Sea Token specially approved by the City Lord, that is naturally no problem."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, please come with me."

Lü Wan Jun Gently Smiled, then enthusiastically led Qin Ming to the Cave Residence area on the Main Peak.

As soon as they entered here, they felt the Fire Spirit energy between Heaven and Earth suddenly increase, becoming extremely dense.

Qin Ming slightly sensed the Spirit Vein Environment and was quite satisfied. This place was indeed suitable for nurturing the Fire-Bathed Golden Lotus.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, currently all three Cave Residences with the densest Fire Vein energy are being rented."

"However, in three days, the Number One Cave Dwelling rented by Great Pill Master Sun Jinnian will expire, and he should be coming out."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin can wait three days?"

Lü Wan Jun introduced him to the situation of the Cave Residences here.

"Haha, I can afford to wait three days." Qin Ming nodded, then asked Lü Wan Jun, "By the way, how have you been these years? I see your Magical Power is pure, it seems you have worked hard in your Cultivation."

Lü Wan Jun heard Qin Ming's concern for her. Even though she knew it was because of her master Lü Liang's prestige, she was still very happy inside. "Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Qin. I'm doing well in the Immortal City. Thanks to my master and Fellow Daoist Qin's care, the City Lord has also been looking after me."

Qin Ming nodded slightly, "Mm, that's good."

"If you need my help with anything, you can come to Moon Gazing Island to find me anytime."

"Hehe, then thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin." Lü Wan Jun reverted to her former self, smiling playfully.

"By the way, can I be so bold as to ask?"

"Fellow Daoist Qin, are you renting an Upper Third Rank Fire Vein Cave Residence to refine Pills? Or..."

Lü Wan Jun's curiosity was also piqued because only a very few Cultivators could afford to rent an Upper Third Rank Fire Vein Cave Residence.

The daily Rent here, even for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, is a considerable expense.

It's no exaggeration to say it's like burning Spirit Stones.

"Mm, exactly. I've recently been researching an ancient Pill Recipe and am preparing to rent a High-Tier Fire Vein to refine Pills." Qin Ming said lightly, naturally not revealing his true intention.

Rumble! Just as Qin Ming and Lü Wan Jun were chatting, the Formation of Number One Cave Dwelling opened, and a dust-covered, fancy-robed Old Man walked out. It was Great Alchemist Sun, who had a high Reputation in the Immortal City.

"Great Alchemist Sun, you've come out of seclusion!"

"May I ask if you still need to continue renting the Cave Residence?"

Lü Wan Jun saw that he had come out and quickly went up to greet him and ask.

Sun Jinnian patted his Dharma Robe, then coughed lightly. His gaze fell on Qin Ming, and he nodded slightly to greet him.

"Cough! Not renewing for now."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, are you here to rent a Fire Vein Cave Residence?"

Lü Wan Jun nodded and replied, "Exactly. In that case, we can just rent the Cave Residence to Fellow Daoist Qin."

Qin Ming saw at a glance that Alchemist Sun's Magical Power Aura was disordered and carried a faint smell of burnt medicine. It was obvious that he had failed in Pill Refining.

Moreover, based on his keen spiritual sense and Pill Refinement experience, Qin Ming could tell that Sun Jinnian had been refining some kind of Tier Three Spirit Pill, attempting to break through to become a Third-Order Alchemy Grandmaster, but had failed.

Sun Jinnian also looked depressed. To collect the Tier Three Spirit Materials for Pill Refinement, he had spent almost all of his wealth accumulated over many years.

This Pill Refinement failure could be described as a huge loss. For him, a Grand Alchemist, it was a painful blow that hurt him to the bone.

Coupled with the Rent for renting an Upper Third Rank Fire Vein Cave Residence, the daily Rent was also a considerable expense.

Even though he was a Second Tier Upper Grade Great Pill Master and earned Spirit Stones quickly, he couldn't withstand such waste, so he came out early.

Sun Jinnian saw Qin Ming, this renowned Grandmaster of dual skills, come to rent a Cave Residence, and walked forward to cup his hands and politely asked:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, long time no see!"

"Congratulations, congratulations! Your Cultivation has improved quite a bit again!"

"Are you planning to refine Pills?"

"Haha, hello Fellow Daoist Sun." Qin Ming returned the greeting, "I recently had a whim and plan to try my luck at refining a few furnaces of Pills."

"Then this Old Man will wish Fellow Daoist Qin Pill Refinement success in advance." Sun Jinnian said politely to Qin Ming.

Since Qin Ming advanced to become a Second-Order High-Grade Spirit Plant Grandmaster and a Second-Order High-Grade Pill Dao Grandmaster.

In Azure Sea Immortal City, Qin Ming's Reputation had once surpassed Grand Alchemist Sun Jinnian, who was admired by thousands.

Great Alchemist Sun was not willing to admit he was old and had originally wanted to gamble once to break through to become a Third-Order Alchemy Grandmaster in one fell swoop, to re-establish his position in the hearts of Rogue Cultivators. Unfortunately, heaven did not grant his wish. "Haha, Qin thanks Fellow Daoist Sun for your kind words."

Sun Jinnian and Qin Ming exchanged a few brief words, then he turned around and left.

Just at this moment.

Lü Wan Jun asked Qin Ming, "Fellow Daoist Qin, I wonder how long you intend to rent the Cave Residence this time?"

"Cave Residences on Vast Ocean Peak above Tier 3 are rented out for a minimum of one month. The Rent for the Number One Upper Third Rank Fire Vein Cave Residence is three hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones per month."

"Fellow Daoist Qin holds the Vast Sea Token, so you can enjoy a 20% discount."

After Qin Ming pondered for a moment, he said, "Then let's rent it for two years first."

Lü Wan Jun heard this and thought she had misheard, asking again to confirm:

"How... how much?"

"Two years."

"Okay, okay, Fellow Daoist Qin, I'll handle the procedures for you right away."

"After the discount, the total Rent for two years is two thousand eight hundred and eighty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones."

Qin Ming immediately took out the Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag with an expressionless face and handed them to Lü Wan Jun.

After she finished counting the Spirit Stones, she couldn't help but secretly glance at the ordinary-looking Fellow Daoist Qin.

It's true that if you don't make a sound, you're already amazing, but if you do, you'll shock everyone! Renting an Upper Third Rank Cave Residence for two years just like that, spending over two thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones in total without even blinking an eye.

Could this be the happiness of Grandmaster-level Cultivators? Even Great Pill Master Sun Jinnian, who was preparing to leave, couldn't help but stop in his tracks after hearing their conversation.

Unlike Lü Wan Jun.

An unbelievable idea suddenly sprouted in his mind! That is—

'Could it be that Qin Ming is also preparing to try refining Tier Three Spirit Pills and break through to become a Third-Order Alchemy Grandmaster here?!!'

'Renting an Upper Third Rank Fire Vein Cave Residence for such a long time, this is the only explanation that makes sense.'

With a booming sound.

The Cave Residence closed.

Qin Ming had already entered Number One Cave Dwelling.

He needed to use Pill Refinement as a smokescreen and rely on this place to grow the Rank 3 Spirit Plant Fire-Bathed Golden Lotus, which would inevitably take some time.

Although he had the Entry in hand, to adjust the Spirit Herb to a state where it could be used in medicine and after it matured, it still needed to be nurtured for a period of time to allow the Spirit Plant to fully absorb the extremely yang energy from the Fire Vein.

Therefore, he outwardly claimed to be refining Pills as a cover, but in reality, he was secretly advancing and cultivating High-Order Spirit Plants.

In any case, Vast Ocean Peak's Cave Residences that are open to the public Take Seriously protecting guest privacy, and he was not afraid of being discovered.

Of course, while it was a cover, Qin Ming also really planned to take advantage of the time while the Fire-Bathed Golden Lotus matured to attempt to refine a Tier Three Spirit Pill.

This Pill Recipe was still one that the Devouring Heaven Rat had stolen back from the Mysterious Stream Valley Scripture Pavilion, named 'Extinguish Dust Pill'. It was a type of Spirit Pill aimed at strengthening the foundation and nourishing the origin for the Early Golden Core Stage.

The Extinguish Dust Pill also circulated among Golden Core True Persons in Ink Abyss Immortal City. Although its availability was scarce, it was not an exclusive Pill Recipe of Profound Stream Valley, so Qin Ming chose to use refining this Pill as a breakthrough.

If he really broke through to the Core Formation Stage, he could also use it.

As for the Materials needed to refine the Extinguish Dust Pill, they were available in Linghu Yang's Storage Bag, as well as in Old Man Yan's Storage Bag.

He also saved the trouble of having to go around collecting them.

Boom! The moment Qin Ming stepped into the Upper Third Rank Fire Vein Cave Residence, a wave of scorching heat rushed towards his face.

End of Chapter