Chapter 104 Tier 2 Grandmaster Alchemist
Demonic Beast's Bloodline levels, from low to high, are divided into: Common Grade, Low Grade, Mid Grade, High Grade, Earth Grade, Heaven Grade.
Qin Ming stepped forward and picked up this rather rare gray Beast Egg.
However, the next moment.
His expression instantly froze.
Because he could clearly feel that the vitality within this Beast Egg was rapidly fading away.
Qin Ming hurriedly circulated the Ancient Wood Longevity Skill to heal it. Accompanied by the continuous input of vitality, the condition of the Beast Egg began to improve.
But this only slowed down the rate at which its vitality was dissipating.
To completely heal this giant crocodile egg.
It would obviously still take a considerable amount of time.
Qin Ming put the egg into his Spirit Beast Pouch, planning to make further arrangements after returning.
He also collected some of the giant python's flesh, as he couldn't carry any more.
Afterwards.
Qin Ming called the three people outside the Cave Entrance inside.
When Wu Jiang and the others entered, they were shocked by the scene on the ground.
Qin Ming asked them to collect the remaining giant python meat on the ground, considering it their reward.
Wu Jiang and the others were overjoyed. They hadn't expected such an unexpected gain. Tier One Late Stage Monster Beast Meat was a valuable item.
It could sell for a good number of Spirit Stones in Heavenly River Market.
With this matter concluded.
Qin Ming parted ways with Wu Jiang and the others, returning to Moon Gazing Island.
He continued to have Wu Jiang focus on collecting other Spirit Materials.
Qin Ming placed the Beast Egg in his Cave Residence, and every so often, he would circulate energy to heal it.
As time passed.
Two months later.
The gray Beast Egg had already recovered its vigorous vitality, and the life signs within had gradually stabilized.
However, truly hatching it still seemed to require some time.
In the days that followed.
Qin Ming indulged himself in the scenery.
Every day, he was either tending to the Spirit Field and fishing in the Lake, or immersing himself in hard cultivation.
With the Mid-Second Order Spirit Vein environment.
His Life-Bound Spirit Plant, the Longevity Vine, was also slowly growing. Invisible Flora Qi continuously emerged, enhancing the Spirit Body's cultivation progress.
All aspects of his cultivation were progressing steadily and slowly.
…
Time in the Cultivation World always passes quickly.
Time flew by.
Two years passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time.
Through Gu Qingzhao and Wu Jiang's widespread assistance in gathering, the collection progress of Spirit Materials for refining Foundation Establishment Pills was already approaching ninety percent.
Only the Jade Marrow Fungus and the final two rare auxiliary ingredients were still needed.
Of course, among the collected Spirit Herbs, some were not old enough, and some were already withered.
However, for Qin Ming, these were not problems.
In these two years, unless there was something truly necessary that required him to leave the Island, Qin Ming was too lazy to go out.
Usually, trivial matters were all handled by Wu Jiang as errands. Naturally, the latter also gained considerable benefits from him.
Working for Qin Ming was much better than struggling outside.
Wu Jiang's cultivation, which had been stagnant, also broke through to the Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation Stage.
This was considered a significant step forward.
Qin Ming heard him say that the Wu Clan was already planning to groom him as the next Family Head.
Moreover, Wu Jiang was quite astute. Seeing that there were still many High-Grade First Tier Spirit Fields on Qin Ming's Island.
Wu Jiang made a major decision: he wanted to become Qin Ming's disciple.
And he desired to rent those Spirit Fields to learn Spirit Plant techniques from him.
When Qin Ming heard this, he was filled with embarrassment and quickly waved his hand in refusal.
"Fellow Daoist Wu, forget about becoming my disciple."
"However, if you want to rent Spirit Fields for farming, I can agree to that."
Wu Jiang appeared somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.
To Qin Ming's surprise.
Wu Jiang actually rented all the Spirit Fields below Moon Gazing Island.
And paid Spirit Stones to Qin Ming.
Then, the next day, he hired a group of Craftsmen and built several simple Dwellings by the Lake.
He himself was huffing and puffing, wielding a Spirit Hoe to cultivate the Spirit Fields.
Qin Ming silently watched from above, shaking his head slightly.
He hadn't expected this person to be so decisive, acting immediately upon deciding, but he wondered how long his enthusiasm would last.
After tilling the land.
Wu Jiang came up to the Main Peak, scratched his head, and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Fellow Daoist Qin, what kind of Spirit Plant do you think would be best for me to plant?"
"Fellow Daoist Wu, you haven't had any experience planting Spirit Herbs before, so let's start with Golden Spirit Rice," Qin Ming said with a calm smile, offering a suggestion.
Wu Jiang's expression lit up with joy, and he immediately nodded, "Alright, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin has Spirit Seeds for sale?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Ming simply sold him the Spirit Seeds of Golden Spirit Rice and the Spirit Rain Technique.
Wu Jiang happily took the Spirit Seeds and went to sow them.
Qin Ming watched his enthusiastic demeanor, as if seeing a reflection of his past self.
After all, farming was still hard work.
During this time, Wu Jiang's Dao Companion, Mu Ruyin, also frequently came to see him.
She was carrying a large belly, presumably pregnant.
It seemed Wu Jiang worked diligently in the Spirit Field during the day and also toiled hard at night.
He was indeed a diligent person.
Qin Ming himself was also trying to find ways to inquire about the whereabouts of the last three Spirit Materials needed for refining Foundation Establishment Pills.
However, he couldn't find any information about Spirit Materials for Foundation Establishment.
But in the process.
He had managed to collect all the materials for refining Youth Preserving Pills.
Because he already possessed the most crucial main material, Royal Jelly.
Youth Preserving Pills were also Second Order Pills. Not only were the required Spirit Materials extremely difficult to find, but the Pill Refinement difficulty was also comparable to that of Foundation Establishment Pills.
These Pills, like Longevity Pills, were always sought after by a certain segment of the immortal cultivation community.
There were not many Second-Order Pill Refiners who could refine Youth Preserving Pills.
Considering various factors, the price of Youth Preserving Pills could be said to be exceptionally high.
This time, Qin Ming prepared materials for eight Youth Preserving Pills.
Inside the Cave Residence.
Qin Ming calmed his mind, eliminating distractions.
Today.
He would use Second Order Youth Preserving Pills to attempt a breakthrough to Tier 2 Grandmaster Alchemist! He only had eight chances, otherwise, he would have to spend a long time collecting Spirit Materials again.
Qin Ming took out his purple Alchemy Furnace and placed it in front of him.
He placed all the Spirit Materials on the table beside him.
Then, with a thought, a ball of ice-blue Spirit Flame appeared in his palm.
It transformed into a blue firebird, dancing gracefully.
He pointed a finger, and the Devouring Spirit Poison Flame drilled into the bottom of the Alchemy Furnace, beginning to spew blue flames.
Afterwards.
Qin Ming followed the Pill Refinement steps for Youth Preserving Pills, urging a Magic Art to decompose the Spirit Materials, extract the Pill Embryo, and prepare the medicinal liquid.
All procedures proceeded methodically.
Finally, he reached the step of fusing the medicinal liquid and Pill Condensation.
Qin Ming proceeded as usual.
He activated the Pill Fusion Art to separate and recombine the Pills.
Puchi!
A soft, muffled sound came out.
From the Alchemy Furnace in front of him, a plume of black smoke emerged.
The first attempt, unsurprisingly, failed.
Qin Ming's expression remained calm, and he began to clean out the medicine dregs from the Alchemy Furnace, preparing for the next attempt.
The sounds of Pill Refinement failures echoed from within the Cave Residence, one after another.
Until it came to refining the last batch.
Qin Ming's gaze rested on the only remaining portion of Spirit Materials.
His expression also became somewhat strained.
He hadn't expected the Pill Refinement difficulty of Youth Preserving Pills to be so far beyond his imagination.
However, he couldn't afford to dwell on it any longer.
Immediately adopting a normal mindset, he began refining the last portion of Spirit Materials.
Two incense sticks of time later.
Chirp! A crisp chirp erupted from within the Alchemy Furnace.
Inside, a hazy white mist swirled, filled with Spirit Qi.
A refreshing and rich Pill Fragrance wafted into his nostrils.
"Second Order Spirit Pill, success!"
Qin Ming's face was filled with unrestrained joy. He raised his hand and beckoned.
Six jade-white Spirit Pills landed in his palm, emitting gentle spiritual aura fluctuations.
These were the legendary Youth Preserving Pills.
At the same time.
It also signified that Qin Ming had, from this point onward, broken through into the ranks of Tier 2 Grandmaster Alchemist.
Even in a large Rogue Cultivator city like Vast Sea Immortal City, Second-Order Pill Refiners were extremely rare.
They could be counted on one hand.
Their esteemed status was self-evident.
Now that he could refine Youth Preserving Pills, Foundation Establishment Pills were naturally within reach.
Qin Ming took out a Youth Preserving Pill, pondered for a moment, and then swallowed it like a candy bean.
He felt an extremely gentle warm current spreading throughout his body.
Qin Ming smacked his lips, took out a bronze mirror and looked at himself, muttering, "I don't feel anything particularly special!"
Having become a Tier 2 Grandmaster Alchemist.
Qin Ming began to consider his next steps.
"My strength is no longer what it once was."
"It's time to go to Vast Sea Immortal City to plan for the final Foundation Establishment matter."
"And also to find Gu Qingzhao to repay a favor."
End of Chapter