Chapter 627 - 235: Dust Suppressing Pill, Nowhere to Seek Pills

Chapter 627: Chapter 235: Dust Suppressing Pill, Nowhere to Seek Pills

Even Master Qiuchen stated that the Dust Suppressing Pill could not be refined by anyone except for a high-tier alchemist of the second grade; he himself could not do it.

I was originally prepared to set off for Koutuo Peak and seek out the second-grade high-tier alchemist, Master Xu Ruoxian.

However, at Koutuo Peak where Master Xu Ruoxian resides, it is as bustling as a marketplace; there are too many elixir seekers.

I, just a loose cultivator, though having a slight reputation, have no assurance of being received by Master Xu, let alone requesting a spirit pill for Xiaotian.

Just at this time, I received your letter.

Coincidentally, I heard that within the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land where you are, there is also an alchemist with exceptional alchemy skills.

That’s why I hurried over... but, I wonder how much do you know about the Peak Master of your Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land?

What exactly is his alchemical prowess? Could he refine this Dust Suppressing Pill for Xiaotian?"

As Fang Heng spoke, a somewhat embarrassed look appeared on his face, for he knew his brother well.

Before this, he was merely a loose cultivator, barely advancing to the Sixth-Layer Qi Cultivation through sheer talent and perseverance.

But the cultivation days were extremely tough.

Hence, even though he received the letter from the other party half a month ago, understanding the other’s intent to invite him to reside in the Spirit Land to look out for each other, he had no intention to agree.

However.

Upon hearing that the Peak Master of the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land alone slew three alliance leaders of Heaven and Earth Sect, exhibiting exceptional power, and learning that the Peak Master himself was a formidable alchemist, he immediately decided to try and came over.

He immediately sought shelter with his young brother.

"The Peak Master’s alchemical strength... I’m not entirely sure.

But, to my knowledge.

The Zou Family, an alchemy family, also requested the Peak Master to refine pills.

The Zou Family itself is an alchemy clan, and their Patriarch is a second-grade initial stage alchemy master, yet asks our Peak Master for help.

It seems the Peak Master’s alchemy skills surpass that of the Zou Family Patriarch.

By the way, brother, have you heard of the merit system within the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land?"

Zhou Yinglong asked, then answered himself.

"I have not?

What about it?"

Fang Heng shook his head in confusion.

He only heard of the battle between the Kunpeng Daoist, Peak Master of Five Peaks Mountain, and the Heaven and Earth Alliance Leader.

Living as a loose cultivator near Celestial Essence City, he was always aware of the influence of various powers and knew the terrifying strength of the Alliance Leader Situ Xuan Kong.

Yet he didn’t expect that the other died at the hands of the Kunpeng Peak Master, and it was a victory over three, achieving total annihilation.

Moreover, hearing that the opponent was an alchemist, he hastily came.

As for the merit system?

He was too preoccupied with his grandson Xiaotian, and had no time to care.

When he arrived in Five Peaks Town, he immediately entrusted someone to invite Zhou Yinglong but hadn’t heard about these matters yet.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yinglong nodded and briefly explained the merit system, then continued: "On our Merit Exchange Chart, the Fushen Pill, Foundation Condensation Pill, and Foundation Establishment Pill are clearly listed.

Which means.

Our Peak Master must possess these spirit pills.

From what I know, the Fushen Pill is indeed refined by the Peak Master himself, so presumably, the Foundation Condensation Pill was as well.

As for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Although we don’t know, I estimate there’s at least a fifty percent chance it was refined by the Peak Master too.

And from what I know, even though the Foundation Establishment Pill is only a Second Grade Initial Tier Spirit Pill, its refining difficulty is so high that even a second-grade high-tier alchemist finds it extremely hard to refine.

Hence, I estimate our Peak Master possesses at least mid-tier second-grade, or even high-tier second-grade alchemy proficiency.

Perhaps, he might indeed be able to refine this Dust Suppressing Pill."

Zhou Yinglong spoke, revealing a hint of pride.

Although he nominally only rented a place within the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land, unknowingly he began to consider himself one of its people.

In his heart, he longed for recognition, hoping to earn enough merit to buy the entry qualification for Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land.

The so-called entry qualification means joining the Five Peaks Hall established by Zheng Ajiu, Zheng Cheng, and others within the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land.

Managing various affairs within the Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land.

The qualification’s price is quite steep, needing a full three thousand merit points to exchange.

Upon successful exchange, it’s like he’s officially becoming a resident of Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land, no longer needing to pay rent like before, and officially owning his cave mansion and spirit land.

Additionally, there are benefits.

"That’s great.

But I wonder, how could one request your Peak Master to refine pills?"

Fang Heng was delighted, eagerly asking.

"Well..."

Zhou Yinglong showed a hint of hesitation.

It took a while before he spoke reluctantly, "It’s not impossible.

In our merit system, there’s a qualification to request the Peak Master to refine pills.

One thousand merit points can be exchanged for one chance to request the Peak Master’s assistance.

But the rules for alchemy still depend on the Peak Master.

The Peak Master’s public rule is, regardless of the spirit pill.

The spiritual materials for the pill formula must be provided by oneself; if the alchemy succeeds, the resulting spirit pills are divided equally between both parties.

If it fails.

The elixir seeker bears the cost themselves..."

"That’s reasonable.

In the Cultivation Realm, almost all skilled alchemists have similar conditions.

Your Peak Master is good, setting clear prices, directly calculating by merit, offering help to anyone who provides enough merit.

Some other alchemists have very harsh conditions.

After struggling to spend hundreds of Lower-Grade Spirit Stones to reach the decision-maker, one still has to queue.

At least half a year for the slow queues, and over a month for the short ones.

But Xiaotian’s injury cannot wait..."

Even with a slight difficulty showing on his face, Fang Heng relaxed instead.

Conditions exist, at least.

He was afraid of having no path to seek a pill.

That would truly be helpless.

During this time, he sought more than one alchemist.

The ones with good temperament could be met once.

But the majority couldn’t be seen; all dealt with by Daoist children and doormen.

In his view, the alchemist’s threshold is exceptionally high.

He almost became desperate.

Then, he quickly asked: "So, how can one acquire these merit points? Can they be exchanged with Spirit Stones?

I’ve saved up some wealth over these years.

After all, I am over sixty, and there’s no hope of my own Foundation Establishment in this life.

I just hope for my grandson, in the future, to fulfill my unfulfilled ambition and have a slight hope of achieving the Foundation Establishment Realm.

So, as long as a spirit pill can be obtained, I am willing to pay any price."

As he spoke, a resolution appeared on his face.

"Very well, very well.

I’ll give the thousand merit points I just accumulated to Xiaotian; I’ll go to Steward Ajiu to exchange for one chance to request the Peak Master to refine pills after returning.

This is my token of care as an elder."

Zhou Yinglong, hearing this, smiled wryly.

He would rather give away two residence passes than this thousand merit points.

From his perspective, the value of merit points far exceeds Spirit Stones.

Also, the main reason he could accumulate so much merit was due to participating in the battle back then, following Five Peaks Mountain Spirit Land out.

Otherwise, at most, he would have only five hundred merit points now.

This was due to continuously completing various tasks from the notice board recently.

Now that his brother, who introduced him to cultivation, has come seeking help.

Morally and logically, he had to assist.

Consider it as repaying the debt of gratitude from before.

"Yinglong.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"

Understanding Zhou Yinglong’s difficulty, Fang Heng stood up solemnly and said respectfully.

"It’s no problem.

But, brother, although I’ve agreed to this matter.

The pill formula and materials for the Dust Suppressing Pill need to be prepared by you.

Besides, alchemy inherently has a possibility of failure.

If it fails, please stay calm, brother.

It is up to fate.

Everything depends on Xiaotian’s Destiny."

Zhou Yinglong, having decided to agree, also reminded firmly.