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Chapter 814: Chapter 453: Requesting a Pill (Part 2)

Li Shiming, while conversing with Patriarch Ge, unhurriedly consumed all the Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits from the plate in front of him.

With the operation of the ’Human Dao Reincarnation Technique’ running independently in his brain, chatting didn’t hinder his cultivation process.

Utilizing three Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits for cultivating the ’Human Dao Reincarnation Technique’ was almost equivalent to the effect of cultivating the ’Human Dao Reincarnation Technique’ for three months. He felt a noticeable enhancement in the solidity of his Spirit.

If he were to employ the spiritual attack method of the ’Human Dao Reincarnation Technique’, its power would increase by about ten percent.

When he looked at the Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits inside the jade box, there were twenty in total, almost equivalent to his cultivation effect of nearly two years.

As he left Patriarch Ge’s place, he was still contemplating how to get more Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits from the Thousand Illusion Sect.

Just after leaving Patriarch Ge, he received an invitation from Ancestor Zhan, which made it clear it had been arranged in advance.

Li Shiming knew well why Ancestor Zhan sought him out. Considering that Yin Shilan was still at the Thousand Illusion Sect, and the fact that alchemy wasn’t too difficult for him, he didn’t mind helping the Nascent Soul Ancestors with their alchemy.

When he arrived at Ancestor Zhan’s peak, there wasn’t much distance between the Nascent Soul Ancestors’ peaks.

He saw Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits on the table, uncertain whether news had been passed by Patriarch Ge or if the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the Thousand Illusion Sect liked to use them as hospitality, but seeing the Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits made him very pleased.

”Master Li, I heard you like Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits. These are the fruits I have obtained over the years, feel free to enjoy them!” Ancestor Zhan said at the beginning, and Li Shiming immediately understood that Patriarch Ge had informed Ancestor Zhan.

A pre-prepared jade box was placed in front of Li Shiming. Upon checking, there were exactly twenty Illusion Moon Spiritual Fruits, plus the three in front, matching the standard he saw with Patriarch Ge.

”Ancestor Zhan, you’re too kind!” Li Shiming wouldn’t actually be humble; he spoke while putting away the jade box.

”Master Li, we Nascent Soul cultivators have it tough; getting Fourth Grade Spiritual Medicines at a great cost, and due to improper refining, one usually ends up with nothing!” Ancestor Zhan said with distress.

After speaking, his eyes turned to Li Shiming, and the implication was too obvious.

”Ancestor Zhan, you’ll need to wait until after Patriarch Ge’s alchemy is finished before your turn comes, I hope you understand!” Li Shiming said with a smile.

Since Ancestor Zhan and Patriarch Ge had communicated the message, he naturally spoke honestly.

”Of course, I understand, this is the reward for your alchemy, consider it a deposit!” Ancestor Zhan was waiting for this. As a Nascent Soul Ancestor, he hadn’t asked a favor in many years, thus he wasn’t adept at it.

He took out another jade box and handed it to Li Shiming, his gesture was very firm, with an air of irrevocability.

Of course, such an air when giving gifts doesn’t make one detest.

Anyway, Li Shiming felt quite pleasant, and when he received the jade box, he sensed its contents, making the smile on his face more genuine.

The Golden Corpse Core, undoubtedly the catch of Ancestor Zhan from entering the Grotto Heaven.

For the righteous Nascent Soul Ancestors, other than trading with Demon Sect Nascent Soul Ancestors, the Golden Corpse Core had no other use.

Among the Demon Sect Nascent Soul Ancestors, few refined Golden Corpses; only two Nascent Soul Ancestors possessed Golden Corpses.

And their Golden Corpses had already been nurtured for several hundred years, limiting the effect of the Golden Corpse Core on such corpses.

Unless a Nascent Soul Ancestor wished to cultivate a new Golden Corpse, its value wasn’t considered high otherwise.

The high echelons of the Six Major Sects of the Beishu Continent knew very well that Li Shiming had many Silver Corpses, making the Golden Corpse Core most valuable to him.

”I accept the deposit!” Li Shiming said with a smile as he put away the Golden Corpse Core.

Li Shiming was quite delighted, as every additional Golden Corpse Core increased the possibility of a Silver Corpse advancing to a Golden Corpse.

With his ability in alchemy, obtaining Fourth Grade Corpse Refining Materials shouldn’t be overly difficult; it just depended on how many Fourth Grade Corpse Refining Materials he could acquire. Once he could gather two sets, there was hope to promote two Silver Corpses to Golden Corpses.

A gratified Li Shiming, after contacting Yin Shilan, prepared to leave with Elder Zuo.

His current status was somewhat special, with the Shushan Sect placing such importance on him, it was impossible for them to let him act alone, nor could he delay Elder Zuo’s time too much.

Regarding the matter of becoming a Daoist couple with Yin Shilan, it couldn’t be rushed; he needed to wait until Yin Shilan’s realm stabilized, also needing to discuss with Elder Yin, Master Luo, and Patriarch Ge.

Being patient for so long, waiting a few more years wouldn’t matter.

When Elder Zuo brought Li Shiming back to the Shushan Sect, an unexpected visitor was waiting for Li Shiming at Fan Ancestor’s place, so he went straight there once he returned.

”Shiming, this is Mr. Lou from the Earth Evil Sect!” Fan Ancestor introduced to Li Shiming.

Li Shiming was momentarily startled; he naturally knew this Ancestor Lou who had pursued him when he was within the Earth Evil Sect’s territory.

Within him was the Earth Evil Power; he had also cultivated the ’Earth Evil Demon Skill’.

However, after practicing the ’Taiqing Xuan Turtle Technique’, the ’Earth Evil Demon Skill’ held little utility for him, an existence akin to a pent-up urge.

Though the Earth Evil Power within him could form a relatively strong protection, when compared to the defensive power of the ’Taiqing Xuan Turtle Technique’, it paled significantly.

His impression of Ancestor Lou wasn’t favorable, but it was clear that Ancestor Lou had a good relationship with Fan Ancestor and Elder Zuo who accompanied him, so he couldn’t show excessive animosity.

”Greetings, Ancestor Lou!” Li Shiming bent and saluted.

”Master Li, I came to trouble you with something!” Ancestor Lou’s face didn’t look good, a result of the injuries he had sustained last time, he told Li Shiming.

”Please speak, Ancestor Lou!” Li Shiming didn’t need to guess to know he was here to request alchemy, but it still needed Ancestor Lou to state it himself.

”I seek your aid, Master Li, to refine a batch of Fourth-grade Spirit Pills; I have prepared the payment, and I hope for your help!” Ancestor Lou took out a jade box and placed it before Li Shiming.

Recognizing the familiar jade box, Li Shiming knew it was exclusively for preserving Golden Corpse Cores. He had already seen two such boxes; this was the third.

”Ancestor Lou, I can refine one batch of Fourth-grade Spirit Pills each month, currently, four Nascent Soul Ancestors have already booked alchemy services. You’ll need to wait until after their turn!” Li Shiming didn’t take the jade box but looked at Ancestor Lou as he spoke.

Ancestor Lou wasn’t like the two Nascent Soul Ancestors from the Thousand Illusion Sect, who were naturally closer due to their connection with Yin Shilan.

But this Ancestor Lou could almost be considered an adversary, although being only half an enemy since they hadn’t had a direct confrontation, having never even met.

”Shiming, please prioritize the spirit pills for Mr. Lou. I believe neither I, Old Zuo, nor the two from the Thousand Illusion Sect will object!” Fan Ancestor said, introducing Mr. Lou to Li Shiming.

Li Shiming didn’t quite understand why Fan Ancestor would suddenly make way for him, considering Fan Ancestor had been so intent on being first in line.

”Shiming, Mr. Lou is injured for the sake of the Beishu Continent, he needs a Fourth-grade Healing Spirit Pill to recover from his injuries, so please prioritize the refining for him!” Fan Ancestor explained to Li Shiming.

Li Shiming, upon hearing it involved a Fourth-grade Healing Spirit Pill, didn’t require much persuasion from Fan Ancestor and Elder Zuo. Even without payment, he would have agreed to the alchemy service.

”Ancestor Lou, leave the Fourth Grade Spiritual Medicine and Elixir Recipe with me, and after I rest for two days, I’ll start on the alchemy. In twelve days, you’ll receive your Spirit Pill!” Li Shiming said as Ancestor Lou handed him a jade box containing the Fourth Grade Spiritual Medicine along with a jade scroll.