Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Ji An took out a few red jade bottles from the Grotto Void Stone and said,

”I still have some Fire Element Pills in my hand. You can take them, Junior Brother.”

These Tier Three Lower Grade pills were no longer suitable for him at the Mid-stage Golden Core, so he might as well give them away while there were still over twenty pills left.

Lin Jiuxiao looked slightly embarrassed, ”I originally came to deliver resources to Senior Brother, but ended up receiving so many benefits.

I will take some, and bring the rest back to the Sect.”

Considering the fact that the other party would stay in the Central Continent for thirty years, Ji An added,

”Feel free to use them; it’s not easy to make this trip.

Before you return to the Sect on the Merchant Flying Ship, I will purchase a batch of herbs and refine them into Fire Element Pills to take back.”

The Red Cloud Pine in the Little World was still thriving, and he would save it to refine into Fire Element Pills so that any fellow disciple visiting could take a batch of pills back.

Since leaving the Western Continent, he hadn’t planned to get any more resources, but he got so much sent back to him.

He would later check how much stuff there was and convert it all into pills through refining.

Lin Jiuxiao quickly waved his hand, saying,

”How can I let Senior Brother buy the materials? Give me a list, and I’ll handle the purchasing.

The main purpose of my trip was to buy the Gold Core Pill, and now I don’t need to, leaving me with a lot of Spirit Stones.”

In terms of both emotion and reason, he couldn’t let the other party buy the materials, or he wouldn’t be able to explain it when he returned.

Although he brought a lot of resources, a significant portion came from Red Flame Peak, which Senior Brother Yuxiao had previously promised to give.

Since the other party kept insisting on buying the materials, Ji An did not continue to persist, ”In a few days, I’ll give you the list. I still have a lot of Tier Three Pine Seeds on hand; you’ll only need to buy other supplementary materials.

By the way, has a Demon Cave appeared in the Western Continent?”

This was a matter he was particularly concerned about. Based on the situation in the Central Continent, if a Demon Cave appeared in the Western Continent, it would mean it would also become a target of the True Demon Realm’s invasion.

”When I left, no Demon Caves had been discovered in the Western Continent.”

Ji An’s expression relaxed a bit. Judging from the intensity of the True Demon attacks on Wulan Mountain, the Western Continent would currently be unable to cope with such a level of assault.

A late-stage Golden Core True Demon would be an overwhelming presence in the Western Continent, even more so if there were more than one.

In such situations, the various sects would need to activate their Mountain Protection Array to close their gates for defense, but doing so would be too passive.

”Have there been any traces of Demon Cultivators in the jurisdiction of Yuanhe Mountain?”

”Yuanhe Mountain is still in a state of sealed mountain, almost cutting off communication with the outside world.

The specific situation in the northern region of the Western Continent is somewhat chaotic, but according to the intelligence from the shops run by sects, there have been no traces of Demon Cultivators, as if they vanished overnight.”

Lin Jiuxiao wasn’t worried about Demon Cultivators because the various forces in the north were functioning as usual, indicating that the Demon Cultivators had already left.

Ji An wasn’t so optimistic about the Demon Cultivator issue because he knew that a Demon Cultivator capable of controlling cultivators might have already entered the Western Continent and could be hiding in some corner accumulating strength.

However, there was also the possibility that the Demon Cultivators had entered the Ten Thousand Mountains area and were slaughtering Demon Beasts, which would be a good thing.

The two then shifted to lighter topics. When he learned that the other party was renting a Tier Two Top Grade dwelling, Ji An said,

”Dwelling at such a tier greatly affects cultivation; Junior Brother should switch to a Tier Three level dwelling as soon as possible.”

Without treating pills like candy, it’s still best to choose a high-tier dwelling.

”I also have this plan. Now that I don’t need to save Spirit Stones to buy the Gold Core Pill, I have a more generous budget. I plan to rent a Tier Three dwelling near Black Stone Mountain.”

Ji An nodded with a smile, ”That’s great, and we can look out for each other.

I’ve made a breakthrough today; let’s head to the Immortal City’s tavern and get drunk.”

Lin Jiuxiao agreed joyfully, saying,

”Alright, but I didn’t have time to prepare a congratulatory gift for Senior Brother. I’ll find an opportunity to make it up to you in a few days.”

Advancing from the Early-stage Golden Core to the Mid-stage was a significant event deserving of celebration.

”Forget the gift; I’ve already received the goodwill, Junior Brother. Let’s go.”

Ji An waved his large sleeve, and the stack of gift boxes on the table was stored into the Grotto Void Stone.

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After a hearty meal at the Tripod Fragrance Pavilion in the Immortal City, the two strolled for another double hour. Ji An bought some Tier Three Middle Grade herbs to prepare the medicinal mud needed for the Acala Bodhisattva Skill.

Finally, they arrived at the place for dwelling rentals.

Ji An handed his Alchemist and Talisman Maker Jade Token to the attending cultivator and said, ”My certification Jade Token has been upgraded; I would like to apply for a waiver on future dwelling rental fees.”

Although the upgrade only waived two top-grade Spirit Stones per star level, even a little savings was worth it. If he rented for a hundred years, he could save hundreds of top-grade Spirit Stones. Why not take free Spirit Stones?

His Jade Token had gradually been upgraded over the past years, but soon after, he received a summons, which caused him to forget to apply for a rent reduction here.

”Please wait a moment, Senior,” the Steward respectfully took the Jade Token and placed it on the Spirit Disc. After fiddling with it for a while, he said,

”Upon verification, your Jade Token’s star upgrade was over three years ago. The excess Spirit Stones paid during these years will be offset in the next rent payment.”

”This service is quite customer-friendly, very good.

We’ll rent another Tier Three dwelling, Junior Brother. If you have any requirements, you can discuss them.”

The rental price varies according to the tier of the dwelling, and Ji An wouldn’t cover this cost; some accounts needed to be accurately kept.

Lin Jiuxiao stepped forward and said in a deep voice,

”I would like to rent a Tier Three Lower Grade dwelling, as close to Black Stone Mountain as possible.”