Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 550: Chapter 321 Jieshan_2

Acquiring precious resources from the Beishu Trading Company and the Shushan Sect required a corresponding price.

Li Shiming was also waiting for an opportunity. Once his realm improved further and he could concoct Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills for the Nascent Soul Ancestor, perhaps these Third-Grade precious resources could be easily obtained.

Li Yuanba was planning to look for Yue Xing to inquire about the recent situation in Jieshan City when a message arrived on his Identity Jade Disc.

After reading the message, he discovered it was an invitation from Jiang Pu, his fellow, to meet at Jieshan Mountain Pass.

During his time in Jieshan City, he experienced the lifestyle of a normal Golden Core cultivator.

Guarding Jieshan City daily brought certain benefits. Daily cultivation improved his strength, and occasionally, he met with a few Golden Core fellows to share cultivation experiences.

Especially, the exchanges with fellow Golden Core cultivators enhanced his knowledge through repeated interactions.

The three Golden Core cultivators participating in the gathering were all at the Golden Core Middle Stage, their hundreds of years of life experiences were not something Li Yuanba could compare with.

He wasn’t surprised by Jiang Pu’s invitation, as such invitations came every so often.

He cast a communication technique to Yue Xing, informing him to head to Jieshan Mountain Pass.

The reason the guarding duty at Jieshan City was considered a cushy job was that the affairs were very relaxed here, near Jieshan Mountain Pass, where three Golden Core Middle Stage cultivators were stationed.

Stirring up trouble in Jieshan City meant considering the threat of the three Golden Core Middle Stage cultivators at the pass.

And the benefits of Jieshan City were extremely ample. Even without being greedy, quite a few resources came into one’s hands, plus the gray income from cooperating with the three Golden Core Elders at the pass made this task coveted by most sect cultivators.

Li Yuanba left Jieshan City. His flying speed was not fast as he was getting used to keeping a portion of his mind in his Golden Core, constantly nourishing the Xingyi Sword.

Even with his slow flying speed, it didn’t take long to reach Jieshan Mountain Pass since it was not far from Jieshan City.

The grand formation was already open to him, but he quickly discovered that the meeting place was not within Jieshan Mountain Pass, but in a buffer zone two hundred li between Jieshan Mountain Pass and Righteous Gate.

“What a refined taste you all have!” Li Yuanba saw Jiang Pu, and there were not just three Golden Core Middle Stage Elders from Senluo Sect, but also three Golden Core Elders from the Righteous Path.

“Junior Li, come over quickly, Brother Ying has secured some spirit deer meat from our sect and invited us to share it!” Jiang Pu laughed loudly and gestured.

Li Yuanba looked toward the middle of the Golden Core Elders, where some cut meat was placed, emitting a rich wave of spiritual energy.

He had heard about spirit deer, a type of spiritual beast raised by cultivators. The meat of the spirit deer was not only delicious but also beneficial for a cultivator’s Taoist Body.

Spirit deer normally consumed Spirit Grass, and mature spirit deer were classified as Second-grade Spiritual Beasts.

Spirit deer were difficult to raise, with a long growth period spanning decades just for the sake of culinary delight. Aside from large sects maintaining spirit deer to entertain honored guests, ordinary cultivators would not keep them.

“We’ve indeed cleaned up, thanks to Brother Ying!” Li Yuanba laughed towards Ying Hou.

Ying Hou was a Golden Core cultivator of the Righteous Path, but their interactions, especially after that battle, had not only unaffected their friendship but had made their connections even closer.

If other cultivators saw this situation, they would probably drop their jaws in disbelief.

Golden Core cultivators from both righteous and demonic paths sitting together, laughing and talking without any reservations.

After Li Yuanba sat down, Jiang Pu poured him a cup of Third Grade Spirit Wine. In addition to the spirit deer meat, there were also several plates of Third Grade Spirit Fruits in front of him, prompting him to scrutinize the expressions of the Golden Core Elders.

This gathering not only encompassed the Righteous Path’s three Golden Core Elders but also included a much larger array of offerings, equivalent in value to the consumption across five or six such gatherings.

It was known that during regular gatherings, the Golden Core Elders would take turns providing the hospitality items, and no one would suddenly present so many items at once.

The items currently being offered likely came from the six Golden Core Elders present, but since he hadn’t been notified about contributing to this round of hospitality, there must have been some reason.

However, he didn’t sense any ill intentions, so he just played ignorant and thanked Jiang Pu with a smile.

As usual, this gathering had more Golden Core Elders, and they began by exchanging insights on cultivation.

Although the differences in Righteous and Demonic Cultivation Techniques and the restrictions of their sects prevented the Golden Core Elders from delving too deeply into certain secrets, every word from a Golden Core Elder was somewhat helpful to those present.

Especially for Li Yuanba, these experiences were of the greatest help.

Li Yuanba also shared some experiences related to Sword Cultivators, an area in which he specialized, which garnered the attention of the other Golden Core Elders.

At the peak of the heated discussion, Jiang Pu and Ying Hou exchanged glances, quietly shared their thoughts, and reached a consensus.

“Junior Li, do you have a way to acquire Spirit Pills from Master Li of the Shushan Sect?” Jiang Pu asked.

Li Yuanba was slightly stunned as he noticed the inquiring looks from the other five Golden Core Elders.

However, it was understandable for Jiang Pu and the other Golden Core Elders to have this doubt, as through the Jieshan Mountain Pass channel, the Righteous Path had sent Third-grade Spirit Pills multiple times, and the vases even bore Li Shiming’s mark.

Li Yuanba hadn’t intended to keep this matter a secret. On the Beishu Continent, there weren’t many Alchemy Masters who could stably produce Third Grade Advanced Spirit Pills, and among them, only Li Shiming had the largest output of Third Grade Spirit Pills. This couldn’t be concealed from the Golden Core Elders on both sides.

These six Golden Core Elders had only now approached him; he felt that their patience was quite strong.

“Although I share the same surname as Master Li of the Shushan Sect, I have no actual connection with him!” Li Yuanba shook his head and said.

Upon hearing this, disappointment appeared on the faces of the six Golden Core Elders.

Regardless of whether Li Yuanba was telling the truth, they all discerned the refusal in his words.

Given their equivalent statuses and positions, it was nearly impossible for them to force Li Yuanba to do anything, so with Li Yuanba’s refusal, their hopes of benefiting from the situation were dashed.

“However, I do have a good friend on the Righteous Path who knows Master Li, and I got the Spirit Pills from Master Li through that friend!” Seeing the expressions of the Golden Core Elders, Li Yuanba continued with a smile.

Jiang Pu’s eyes lit up. Since Li Yuanba admitted to having a connection, there was hope for them to benefit.

“Could I request that your friend intervenes and asks Master Li to concoct pills for us?” Jiang Pu eagerly asked.

Aside from Li Yuanba, the rest of the Golden Core Elders present were all in the Golden Core Middle Stage and were wealthy cultivators.

They also had usual collaboration with an Alchemy Master, who had crafted their previous Third-grade Spirit Pills.

However, according to information from the Shushan Sect and the Beishu Trading Company, Li Shiming’s transition to the Golden Core Stage hadn’t diminished his alchemic prowess at all, and his production of Third-grade Spirit Pills for Golden Core Middle Stage still maintained a guaranteed output of Third Grade Advanced Spirit Pills.

In comparison with the Alchemy Masters who collaborated with the six Golden Core Elders present, Li Shiming’s Third Grade Advanced Spirit Pills were of superior quality, and the yield was guaranteed, almost ensuring that each batch of Spirit Grass would yield two Third Grade Advanced Spirit Pills.

Whereas their collaborating Alchemy Master’s skills fluctuated, and on a bad day, the alchemy could even fail, often yielding only one Third-grade Spirit Pill per batch of Spirit Grass, with no guaranteed quality.

“I can only manage to secure pills for personal use among the present company; I can’t craft for other cultivators, as even my friend needs to expend favors!” Li Yuanba thought for a moment and then replied.

“Of course, apart from the fee for Master Li’s efforts, we will reward both you and your friend generously!” Jiang Pu said happily.