louisehourcade Chapter 148: Spirit Gathering Array
Chapter 148: Spirit Gathering Array
"This—there's still a chance.
However, according to the rules, a Cultivator at the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage is only responsible for refining the raw Foundation Establishment Pill embryos.
As for the subsequent complete alchemy process, they don't even have the qualification to observe.
In other words, trying to secretly learn the Foundation Establishment Pill Formula by assisting a Junior Martial Uncle in the Foundation Establishment Stage with alchemy is completely impossible.
Moreover, even for refining these pill embryos, not all Cultivators at the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage can obtain this qualification.
Only Disciples with sufficient Alchemy talent are eligible."
Senior Brother Fan looked at Li Lan and slowly explained.
His implied meaning was already very clear:
Countless people had tried to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill through unconventional means before.
This path is blocked, so you should give up on it.
After hearing this, Li Lan felt relieved.
As long as he had a chance to get his hands on the Foundation Establishment Pill Formula, even if it was just one or two incomplete fragments, he could easily complete them.
It was merely a matter of how much lifespan it would consume.
Li Lan feigned disappointment, sighing and saying:
"Is that so? It seems I can only think of a way in the future to capture a Spiritual Vein for the Sect in exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill."
However,
A moment later,
Li Lan quickly feigned renewed vigor.
"If I assist a Junior Martial Uncle in the Foundation Establishment Stage with Alchemy multiple times, and over time they see how devout I am, is it possible they might bestow a Foundation Establishment Pill upon me?"
"This—theoretically, it is possible."
Senior Brother Fan hesitated for a moment, looking at Li Lan with a gaze that suggested he was looking at an idiot.
He thought to himself, there are so many Named Disciples assisting with Alchemy,
Why would that Junior Martial Uncle, who is neither a relative nor a friend, be willing to bestow a Foundation Establishment Pill upon you?
Li Lan didn't care what the other party thought.
He just needed to ensure he achieved his goal without arousing suspicion.
"Then, Junior Brother Fan, please help me register for this task."
Li Lan randomly selected an Alchemy assistance task and left.
On the way out,
Qian Zibin approached him again and handed him a token from the Qian Business Association.
He chuckled:
"Senior Brother Jiang Chuan, please keep this Qian token. This Junior Brother is unable to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill,
But other Medicinal Pills useful for the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage are no problem at all.
If Senior Brother has any needs in the future, just contact me.
Holding this token will give you a discount on transactions in any market of the Qian Business Association."
Li Lan had also come to understand that,
This merchant was different from Miao Chenfeng, that humble gentleman. Playing on emotions wouldn't work with him; one had to speak with strength.
Therefore, Li Lan didn't waste too much time on the other party.
After exchanging a few polite words, he went directly to Dan You Peak.
Speaking of Senior Brother Miao Chenfeng, who had shown him a few favors in the Cultivation World,
Li Lan had also taken time over the past few years to disguise his identity and secretly inquire about the whereabouts of the Miao Family of the Taoyuan Mountains in Jiuhua County City.
Unfortunately,
After the destruction of Guangji Temple,
Many Cultivators were busy scrambling for treasures,
Who would pay attention to the whereabouts of a small Family that relied on the outer Sect?
Since there had been no results for a long time, the matter could only be temporarily put aside.
Dan You Peak is adjacent to the center of the Chongshan Region.
Upon stepping into this place, one could clearly feel a significant change in the surrounding Spiritual Qi compared to Tian Shu Pavilion and other places.
Being new to the area, to avoid offending other Cultivators,
Li Lan did not fly with a magical artifact but walked diligently along the winding mountain path.
After walking for a while,
A faint mist began to permeate the mountain.
Upon closer inspection, one would find that,
This was not ordinary water vapor; it contained traces of medicinal fragrance.
Inhaling it into the lungs brought a sense of refreshment and exhilaration.
There were also gurgling streams in the peaks, with water so clear that one could see to the bottom, yet it emitted a colorful glow.
Perhaps because the stream water had mixed with residual spiritual liquid and precious Spiritual Plant juices from Alchemy,
The fish in this stream also shimmered with a faint spiritual light, clearly not ordinary creatures.
This was, after all, someone else's territory. Li Lan suppressed the urge to catch these fish and observe them closely,
And soon arrived at the depths of Dan You Peak.
Nearing the valley entrance, a Divine Sense with a formidable aura swept over him.
Li Lan quickly took out the task Jade Slip he had brought from Tian Shu Pavilion,
And said loudly:
"Named Disciple Li Jiangchuan, specially here to assist Junior Martial Uncle Gong with Alchemy."
The Jade Slip suddenly flew out of his hand.
After a long pause, a hoarse voice came out.
"Come in."
Li Lan received permission and then continued forward.
Upon reaching the valley entrance, he saw an old man with gray hair and beard sitting cross-legged,
His body was already covered in dust and spiderwebs,
Yet he remained motionless, as if he were a mud statue.
Li Lan knew that,
The person was the Cultivator at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment who had previously extended his Divine Sense.
He quickly stepped forward to bow, cupping his hands and saying:
"Junior Li Jiangchuan greets Junior Martial Uncle Gong."
"You've got the wrong person. I'm not that Gong fellow."
The mud statue old man flicked a finger, and two items landed in Li Lan's hand.
Besides the task Jade Slip that was originally used to prove his identity,
There was also a Storage Pouch.
Inside were the Pill Formula that needed to be refined and the Materials for refining.
"There are a total of five portions of spiritual materials for refining. The task is completed if three intact pill embryos are refined within the specified time.
If fewer than three are refined, it will be handled according to the Sect rules for damaging spiritual materials."
The mud statue old man's hoarse voice was exceptionally cold, as if devoid of any emotion.
Upon hearing this, Li Lan was not afraid;
Instead, he was slightly pleased.
The other party did not mention what to do with the remaining two portions of spiritual materials after successfully refining three pill embryos.
This was clearly considered part of the Sect's task reward.
"May I ask what Junior Martial Uncle's surname is?"
"Zhao."
"Thank you for your guidance, Junior Martial Uncle Zhao."
Li Lan said his thanks, and seeing that the other party no longer spoke, he walked directly into the valley.
The depths of the valley were the Alchemy grounds of Dan You Peak.
Here, many spiritual plants and spiritual grasses that could be used as auxiliary materials were cultivated everywhere.
Ancient Medicine Cauldrons were scattered in an orderly fashion, and the walls were covered with various green vines.
Wisps of green smoke occasionally emerged from the Alchemy rooms,
Clearly, besides Li Lan, many other Cultivators were also refining Medicinal Pills here.
However, due to the Formation Restrictions, Li Lan did not know their Cultivation Realm or what kind of Medicinal Pills they were refining.
He didn't dwell on it too much.
He casually found an empty Alchemy room and entered.
The conditions inside were very simple,
Aside from a Medicine Cauldron made of spiritual rock, there was only a meditation cushion woven from spiritual grass.
Most of those who could enter this place were at the Cultivation Base of Qi Refining Late Stage.
Cultivators at this Realm no longer needed to sleep, so naturally, no bed was prepared.
Li Lan activated the Alchemy room's Restriction,
And the surroundings instantly became quiet.
In addition to the isolation Restriction to prevent external disturbance,
There was also a simple Qi Gathering Formation in the Alchemy room.
Li Lan had seen this Formation several times in the depths of Xianzong Valley and in the Hengshan Spiritual Vein.
It had many effects,
It could assist in the formation of Medicinal Pills, increasing the Spiritual Qi within them,
And it could also aid the Cultivation of Cultivators and help with sensing and controlling the heat.
Li Lan hadn't had the chance to study it in detail before, but now he didn't hesitate and immediately made a rubbing of the Gathering Spirit Formation's runes.
Although this method could only obtain some runes,
There was no way to know what other auxiliary materials were used in this Gathering Spirit Formation,
It was unrealistic to try and replicate the exact same Formation himself.
Perhaps because of this,
Guangji Sect confidently placed the Gathering Spirit Formation here.
But who was Li Lan?
["《Gathering Spirit Formation》 Incomplete Diagram: Requires one year of lifespan to complete"]
["Remaining Lifespan: Fifty years"]