Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 182: Chapter 134: Effects of Level 2 [Enlightenment Room] (Part 2)

Earlier, Ji Yuan searched high and low for Profound Yin Soil to upgrade the Spirit Field, but in the end, he found it at this shop.

To upgrade the Spirit Field to Level 3 requires Profound Yin Soil, and upgrading to Level 4 also requires it, just in much larger amounts.

Previously, 5 pounds was sufficient, but now he needs 20 pounds.

In addition to that, there’s also Dan Yang Soil.

Ji Yuan thought for a moment and entered the shop, where the host was still that handsome white-robed cultivator.

Seeing a customer arrive, he stood up from the reclining chair, somewhat surprised by Ji Yuan’s appearance, but quickly reacted.

”Daoist friend, I wonder if my Profound Yin Soil has been useful?”

”The daoist actually recognizes me?”

Ji Yuan was rather surprised.

The white-robed man took out a feather fan from the storage bag, gently waved it, and said with a smile, ”Daoist friend is so dashing and striking, of course, I have a deep impression.”

Dang, what flattering words, but I’m a man, buddy... Ji Yuan groused inwardly, smiling without saying a word.

The white-robed man immediately realized Ji Yuan might not favor such compliments and changed the subject, introducing himself.

His name was Bai Piao.

After saying this, he specifically explained that it was ”Piao” meaning to float above worldly matters, not ”Piao” as in freeloading, much less ”Piao” like a frequent freeloader.

Ji Yuan had no conflicting interests with him, so naturally shared his real name.

”Daoist Ji, could it be you need more Profound Yin Soil on this visit?”

Bai Piao asked with a smile.

Ji Yuan did need it, but he wasn’t planning to buy now. This thing is too expensive, and even if he buys it, he can’t upgrade the Spirit Field.

Spirit Stones are scarce, so the good steel should be used on the blade edge.

”No, I came to inquire about something from Daoist Bai, what is this Dan Yang Soil?”

Ji Yuan very politely cupped his hands in salute, showing an intention to seek advice.

He had searched for it but couldn’t find it despite flipping through many books.

”Dan Yang Soil?”

Bai Piao thought for a moment and then remembered.

”Dan Yang Soil is the official name, but many places don’t call it that, instead calling it Pill Furnace Ash directly.”

Bai Piao explained with a smile.

”Dan Yang Soil is Pill Furnace Ash?”

Ji Yuan’s eyes lit up; he didn’t know this, no wonder he couldn’t find it in the materials.

”Exactly, but it must be Pill Furnace Ash from elixirs of at least Tier Two to be called Dan Yang Soil, ordinary One-Tier elixirs don’t count.”

Pill Furnace Ash is the drug residue after failed alchemy, which after refining in the pill furnace, turns into ash.

”So that’s it, thank you Daoist Bai.”

Ji Yuan cupped his hands in salute again, realizing when starting to refine Tier Two elixirs, those failed drug residues could be preserved.

Unfortunately, since he fails so rarely, to gather 10 pounds of Dan Yang Soil could take ages, and he’ll likely have to buy some.

After inquiring about this matter, Ji Yuan was about to leave when he recalled something else.

The Yin Ghost still lacks yin items for an upgrade.

During his time at Mist Island, Ji Yuan did attempt to create a place of gathered yin energy like a ”Chaotic Burial Mound” or ”Morgue.”

But perhaps due to the lack of enough corpses, he was never successful.

In desperation, he once again turned his attention to yin items.

And as for this person... Profound Yin Soil is technically a yin item, although the yin energy isn’t very intense, using it to cultivate a Yin Ghost might be overkill.

Bai Piao saw Ji Yuan hesitate to speak and asked with a smile, ”Daoist Ji, is there anything else you need?”

Ji Yuan thought briefly and chose a more tactful way to phrase it.

”I wonder if Daoist Bai might have anything a little more yin-filled than Profound Yin Soil?”

”Oh?”

Bai Piao’s eyes brightened, even seeming a bit delighted.

With a wave, he closed the door.

This action startled Ji Yuan but also sparked some hope... Could this guy really have it?

”Daoist friend, are you in need of yin items?”

Bai Piao asked directly.

Ji Yuan remained silent, it was not the time to admit it.

But unexpectedly Bai Piao admitted openly, ”I do have some.”

This candid attitude made Ji Yuan a bit embarrassed, clearing his throat, ”Ahem, Daoist friend...”

”Daoist Ji, no need to worry. We are both on the righteous path, cultivating yin items doesn’t necessarily mean demon cultivation, some people simply like it, and you already know since you previously bought Profound Yin Soil, that some herbs or spirit plants require yin items to cultivate, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

”The sect knows about situations like ours; it’s an unspoken understanding among everyone, as long as you don’t actually engage in demonic practices, the sect won’t bother you.”

Bai Piao saw Ji Yuan’s concern and explained things in detail.

Ji Yuan was relieved after hearing it.

This situation was indeed as he thought.

Otherwise, only those using yin items would be demon cultivators, which would be absurd.

”That’s good. I do need some yin items to cultivate herbs. I wonder what Daoist Bai might have?”

”How yin-filled do you need them?”

Ji Yuan pondered, ”The more yin-filled the better.”

Now that the Yin Ghost has reached late-stage Qi Cultivation, the yin energy must be ample for further promotion.

”Well...”

Ji Yuan’s answer left Bai Piao a bit surprised, but he paused, then activated a small isolation array in the room and took something out of the storage bag.