Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Wan Jinrong raised his eyebrows, enviously saying:

”Fellow Daoist, the blood in your body also contains a rich fire power, and the spiritual nature of your magical treasure is very fulfilling.

There’s no need to purchase additional Spiritual Fiend; if you nurture it in the Primordial Life Fire within your Dantian for a few years, it will naturally succeed in transformation.”

He originally thought that the other party’s deep understanding of the Wood Element Technique Divine Intent would nourish the magical treasure more during the blood sacrifice.

Although wood generates fire, there is an additional layer needing transformation.

Before his voice fell, a phoenix’s cry echoed in the Artifact Refining Chamber. The Earth-Departing Flame Banner flew out, transforming into a Fire Phoenix dancing around the Pill Furnace.

Its tail feathers shimmered brilliantly, drawing fiery trails in the air, breathtakingly beautiful, making one breathless.

A crane’s cry echoed from the Pill Furnace, harmonizing like strings and zithers.

To Wan Jinrong, the phoenix cry felt different; he felt as if a boundless sea of fire rose before his eyes, and countless fiery blossoms bloomed in his Sea of Consciousness in an instant.

The vision lasted briefly, perhaps only as long as two blinks, but it startled him into a cold sweat, extinguishing his conjured Pill Fire.

If such a distraction occurred during battle, the outcome is imaginable.

Wan Jinrong collected his sudden shock and anger from the unexpected attack, reignited the Pill Fire, raising golden red flames that enveloped the Pill Furnace.

He took several deep breaths, quickly adjusting his state, then continuously injected Treasure Prohibition into the Pill Furnace.

The Fire Phoenix hovered above the golden red flames, its sharp gaze fixed on the rising and falling Pill Furnace. Ji An could feel the magical treasure’s joyful emotion, sensing it was about to have a companion.

About a quarter hour later, Wan Jinrong withdrew the Pill Fire, and the Pill Furnace emitted a red glow, spinning as it rose, hovering right before its owner.

During its rotation, it gradually shrank to the size of a watermelon.

Its temperature quickly cooled, its molten lava-like texture vanished, replaced by a subdued red.

Ji An could sense the blood-bound connection from a certain perspective, making these blood-sacrificed magical treasures like his offspring.

He extended his hand, and the Pill Furnace further shrank to the size of a fist, fitting snugly in one hand.

”Mission accomplished successfully. The Tier Three Middle Grade Pill Furnace has been refined successfully. Congratulations, Fellow Daoist. Is this Fire Phoenix also your magical treasure?”

”Yes, thank you, Fellow Daoist. Your contribution is immense.”

Wan Jinrong’s voice carried a hint of resentment: ”This magical treasure’s attack capability is very strong, making me uncomfortable, almost disrupting my refining rhythm!”

Ji An was taken aback, earnestly saying:

”I am truly sorry. This magical treasure is the Earth-Departing Flame Banner. When it first accompanied me, it was merely a Tier Two top-quality spiritual artifact, later evolving into a magical treasure.

I haven’t tested this magical treasure’s power, leading me to subconsciously overlook the potential impact.”

He indeed forgot the Fire Phoenix’s cry might carry an attack, otherwise, he would have warned or restrained the Earth-Departing Flame Banner.

Wan Jinrong raised his eyebrows, ”So that’s it. I wrongly blamed Fellow Daoist.”

He trusted the explanation because he was in the process of refining the other party’s magical treasure.

If the refining failed due to the other party, he wouldn’t compensate.

He gave a peculiar smile, saying:

”Three magical treasures, Fellow Daoist, it seems you might find it challenging to nurture them.”

He knew the other party had the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner, plus the Earth-Departing Flame Banner and the Pill Furnace, making three magical treasures that exceeded the normal cultivators’ Primordial Life Fire intensity limit.

If he knew there was another magical treasure, he would wonder what thoughts he might have.

Ji An didn’t explain, only scratched his head with a wry smile:

”Then I’ll nurture them in rotation, no other way.”

Four magical treasures in the Dantian indeed exceeded his capability limit.

Magical treasures aren’t required to be constantly nurtured by the owner; nurturing every few days also works, though that would result in slower enhancement of their power, but he couldn’t care that much now.

Wan Jinrong didn’t continue the topic, as raising the unmentionable is a poor conversation tactic.

He cleared his throat and asked:

”Now that the Pill Furnace is refined, what name does Fellow Daoist intend to give it?”

”Call it Blazing Sun Furnace.”

Feeling this name is grander, Ji An actively offered a hundred top-grade spirit stones, settling the fee, then said:

”These days, Fellow Daoist has worked hard. Let’s go to Dingxiang Pavilion for a few drinks to celebrate.”

Wan Jinrong waved his hand, smiling wryly:

”Another day perhaps, these days I’ve hardly closed my eyes. Now that the refining is successful, the stress has been released, and exhaustion is surging like a tide, I just can’t hold on anymore.”

His demeanor was utterly weary, completely different from before.

Seeing his insistence, Ji An gifted a small can of Tier Three Lower Grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea:

”A small token of respect, please graciously accept it, Fellow Daoist.”

Wan Jinrong nodded, letting out a hearty laugh:

”Haha, then I’ll take it gladly. This kind of Spirit Tea is exactly what I need.”

If he could regularly drink Tier Three Lower Grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea while refining magical treasures, his efficiency could significantly increase.

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Ji An agreed on a meeting time with Wan Jinrong and then left the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

At this moment, he was in a great mood and couldn’t wait to use the Blazing Sun Furnace to refine pills, eager to experience the mysteries of a pill furnace at the level of a Magical Treasure.

He rode on a cloud and flew to the Certification Association, handing over several jade bottles filled with refined Fire Element Pills.

”From ten furnaces of materials, a total of thirty pills were formed, among them fifteen were high-quality pills.”

Feiyun Zhenren took the jade bottles and inspected them, furrowing her eyebrows slightly:

”With your ability, you should be able to refine more pills. Why have you turned in so few in the last two times?”

She clearly understood what level the other’s alchemy skill had reached. Turning in thirty pills meant a pill formation success rate of only sixty percent, not at all reflecting the other’s actual power.

Ji An, very candidly, said:

”I kept some high-quality pills for personal use, so the quantity of Fire Element Pills submitted has decreased.”

This time, he had refined a total of forty-two pills, keeping twelve for himself, enough for several months of use.

Feiyun Zhenren understood. Keeping them for personal use was reasonable. When the True Demon Tribulation erupts, various resources must be prepared beforehand. The sooner they are stockpiled, the better.

”You need to submit twenty-five pills to complete the basic task, earning two thousand five hundred contribution points as a reward, and because there are five high-quality pills, you can earn an additional twenty-five top-grade spirit stones.

With ten extra high-quality pills, you can receive two hundred and fifty top-grade spirit stones and two hundred contribution points.”

Completing the basic task only earns contribution points, hence the large number of points, while the extra part is directly purchased at a set price.

When the pills are sold, Ji An will still receive the deserved profits. The association doesn’t quibble over every last detail, and the calculation favors cultivators who create pill formulas.

Feiyun Zhenren pointed out enough top-grade spirit stones and continued:

”Hand me your Alchemist Jade Token.”

Ji An handed over the jade token and asked:

”Now that I’ve created the Fire Element Pill formula and can competently refine this pill, can I upgrade my alchemist certification to a higher star rank?”

Upgrading star rank can reduce the rent of a grotto mansion. Though it only decreases by two top-grade spirit stones, every bit of saving helps.

”You indeed qualify to upgrade, and I remember you were certified as Tier Three, Two Stars, right?”

”That’s correct, your memory serves you well.”

Ji An gave a small compliment. Cultivators generally have good memories, though they often don’t remember trivial things intentionally.

Feiyun Zhenren chuckled, ”It’s not that my memory is good, but the impression was just too profound.”

That was the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire! Every time she thought of it, her heart would surge with envy. This Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire is one of the best for alchemists.

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Ji An rode the cloud to the Talisman Zone, and after some searching, entered the Changmao Treasure Talisman Shop.

The maid approached, her smile as bright as a flower:

”Senior, are you here to buy talismans or sell materials?”

”I want to discuss with Fellow Daoist Qingxu. A few days ago, I bought Tier Three talisman materials here and today, I wish to discuss further cooperation.”

Ji An said confidently. His Geng Metal Divine Thunder had reached the Great Perfection Level, and he had a deep understanding of the magic technique. With the talisman making technique, he had been able to draw two Thunder Talismans with relative ease.

Creating two of these talismans on the first try was already quite impressive.

The maid led Ji An to the VIP room to wait, and before long, Qingxu Daoist Master came in.

”Haha, I thought you weren’t coming, Fellow Daoist.”

He had a kinship with Master Qingfeng; if not for the mention of Qingfeng’s name a few days ago, he wouldn’t have agreed to provide five talisman-making materials.

After Ji An never returned, he thought perhaps the other hadn’t drawn even one Thunder Talisman and was too embarrassed to come back.

”There were some other matters that delayed me these past days.”

Ji An explained, understanding Qingxu’s thoughts. Five materials could be painted within two days at most; yet, he hadn’t appeared in ten days.

He took out the drawn talismans, ”Fortunately, I did not fail my mission. Two talismans have been formed.”

Qingxu Daoist Master’s eyes lightened sharply when Ji An took out the talismans, and he brought them close to his eyes for careful examination.

”One is a top-grade talisman, and the other is a middle-grade talisman.

If I may be so bold to ask, is this really your first time drawing the Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talisman?”

His initial intention was to see if the other could draw even one talisman from five materials, but Ji An had far surpassed his expectations.

Generally, using talisman paper and cinnabar could yield at most a Tier Three Upper Grade Talisman, yet the other’s talisman making technique had reached an extraordinary level.

Recently, he had met with Master Qingfeng and learned that Ji An had received the Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talisman inheritance not long ago.

To draw a top-grade talisman on the first attempt made him doubt himself, thinking:

’Am I too dull to be a Talisman Maker?’

Ji An maintained a smile, ”Indeed, it is my first time drawing it. Am I qualified to collaborate with your esteemed shop?”

From Qingxu’s tone, Ji An understood that he had secured this opportunity.

”More than qualified!”

Qingxu Daoist Master laughed heartily. He glanced at the maid and gestured gently:

”I wish to discuss cooperation matters with Fellow Daoist Xuanqing, please step out.”

”Yes,” the maid curtsied slightly before quickly leaving the room, considerately closing the door behind her.