Chapter 251 Zhu Rong Pill Success, Breakthrough to Third-Order Alchemy Grandmaster!
Qin Ming left the house and instructed Yan Ruyan, who was tending to the Spirit Field outside.
"I have matters to attend to and will be away for a few days. During these days, the Spirit Field will be entrusted to your care. Also, don't forget to cast the Spirit Rain Technique a few times every three days on those Spirit Herbs."
Yan Ruyan wiped the sweat from her brow and hastily replied, "Junior will remember Elder Yu's words."
She was already exhausted, her front chest practically sticking to her back, yet she still had to water the Spirit Herbs with Spirit Rain. She could only hope that time would pass quickly and that this mission that felt like years would end soon.
Qin Ming nodded, then soared out of the Jade Bamboo Forest, went to the Hall of Affairs of Heavenly Origin Peak to report, and left Profound Stream Valley.
More than an hour later.
Qin Ming used the True Fiend Illusion to once again transform into Daoist Long's appearance and arrived at Ink Abyss Immortal City.
This time, he went straight to the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch store in the Inner City.
However, along the way, Qin Ming noticed some unusual phenomena.
The security within Ink Abyss Immortal City seemed to be much stricter than before, and there were also many Profound Stream Valley Cultivators patrolling and defending together.
Filled with doubts, he arrived at the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch store in the Immortal City and learned that a month ago, there had actually been several waves of small-scale Demonic Beasts that had attacked Ink Abyss Immortal City.
Fortunately, the scale of the beast swarm was not large, and it did not cause much damage to the Immortal City.
However, it also served as a warning to Liang Kingdom, since no such situation had occurred since the last Beast Tide was quelled.
Now, it seemed that they were starting to stir again.
"Senior Long, I wonder what help I can offer you this time?"
The Shopkeeper managing the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch store in Ink Abyss Immortal City was an old acquaintance of Qin Ming's—Aunt Long.
After the Heavenly River Market was destroyed, she was transferred to Liang Kingdom by Headquarters, which Qin Ming only learned later.
"Yes, I urgently need a batch of Spirit Material. I wonder if your Pavilion can help me collect them?" Qin Ming said, taking out a piece of paper he had prepared beforehand from his bosom and handing it to Aunt Long.
Roughly written on it were seven or eight types of Tier Three Spirit Materials, some of which Qin Ming already had as Auxiliary Ingredients, so he didn't need to look for them again.
"Third Rank Gold Source Fruit, Third Rank Purple Fire Dragon Scale Grass, Third Rank Azure Blood Earth Spirit Milk…"
Aunt Long read through the Spirit Materials listed on it one by one, and without exception, they were all Tier Three level, which made her secretly shocked.
She couldn't fathom what Daoist Long, who possessed such formidable strength, would use so many Tier Three Spirit Materials for. As the Shopkeeper of Mirror Snow Pavilion, she would not inquire about customer privacy.
But at the same time, Aunt Long was also very excited.
Because if this Trade could be completed, it would add a heavy and colorful stroke to her performance! After all, these were all Tier Three Spirit Materials, any one of which would be Pricey in the outside world, requiring a substantial sum of money to afford.
If she were still at the Heavenly River Market of the Spirit Abode Archipelago, she would naturally not be able to obtain these Tier Three Spirit Materials.
But this was Liang Kingdom, and still the most prosperous Ink Abyss Immortal City.
The Tier Three Spirit Materials that Qin Ming needed could still be obtained.
Aunt Long pondered for a moment, then said to Qin Ming:
"Senior Long, the Spirit Materials you need, This Pavilion can collect them all, but it will take a little time, about seven days, is that acceptable to you?"
"No problem, just ensure the Quality of the Spirit Material," Qin Ming replied in a muffled voice.
"Right, this Trade involves a large sum, this… could you perhaps prepay a portion of the deposit?"
"I can take the liberty to give Senior Long a 20% discount," Aunt Long asked tentatively.
Qin Ming nodded, "How much prepayment is needed?"
"Just pay five thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones first, and the remaining Spirit Stones can be paid when the goods arrive," Aunt Long said.
Qin Ming immediately and efficiently took out five thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them to the other party.
Aunt Long accepted the Spirit Stones with a smile, she didn't expect 'Daoist Long' to be so straightforward.
In the following days.
Under Aunt Long's arrangements, Qin Ming stayed at Mirror Snow Pavilion, waiting for the Spirit Material to arrive.
The Heaven Devouring Rat in the Spirit Beast Pouch was even excitedly agitated for several days in a row.
During these days, Qin Ming looked out of the Mirror Snow Pavilion's window towards the Inner City, and could clearly feel a sense of impending storm.
Even the Liang Kingdom Cultivation World, as strong as it was, was like this, let alone the other three kingdoms.
Five days later.
The door to Qin Ming's Room was knocked, it was Aunt Long.
"Senior Long, the items have all arrived, are you available now?"
He opened his eyes from his meditative state, then got up and opened the door, welcoming Aunt Long in.
Qin Ming didn't expect it to be so fast, it seemed that Ink Abyss Immortal City's Cultivation Resources were truly extraordinarily abundant.
Far from what Wei Kingdom could compare to.
"Senior Long, the Tier Three Spirit Materials you requested are all here, please check if they are satisfactory?"
Aunt Long said, handing a Storage Bag to Qin Ming.
Qin Ming opened it and checked the Spirit Materials in the seven or eight Jade Boxes one by one, confirming that there were no errors.
"Yes, the Quality of these Spirit Materials is quite good, just what I wanted."
Next, Qin Ming paid the remaining Spirit Stones, then bid farewell to Aunt Long and left Mirror Snow Pavilion.
"Senior Long, things have been unsettled outside lately, please be careful, if you need any help, you can come to the Inner City to find me."
Aunt Long had a smile on her face as she personally saw 'Daoist Long' out the door.
"Thank you Shopkeeper Long for the reminder, I may still need a lot of Spirit Material later, and I will come to your Pavilion again then."
Hearing this, Aunt Long smiled even more happily, if she could secure a super client like Daoist Long, her path to promotion would be just around the corner!
Afterwards, Qin Ming registered at the City Gate and left Ink Abyss Immortal City.
"All the Materials for refining the Zhu Rong Pill are ready, next is to find a Secret location to start Pill Refinement." Qin Ming flew north for tens of thousands of miles, away from Profound Stream Valley and Ink Abyss Immortal City.
He arrived in front of a Cliff that looked like a natural chasm, and then descended.
Qin Ming took out the Azure Luan Sword and quickly carved out a temporary Cave Residence on the Mountain Cliff.
After entering the Cave Residence, he released the three Spirit Beasts to guard the Cave Entrance.
Qin Ming cast aside distractions and adjusted his condition. He repeatedly pondered the Zhu Rong Pill Formula in his mind, confirming that there were no omissions.
Next.
He took out the Mystic Jade Furnace, then opened his mouth and spat out a wisp of blue-purple Tier 3 Devouring Spirit Poison Flame, which floated under the Alchemy Furnace to start warming the furnace.
"This is still my first time refining Tier Three Spirit Pills."
"Unexpectedly, I'm a little excited!"
"If I succeed, I will be the second Third-Order Alchemy Grandmaster in the entire Southern Wastelands Cultivation World besides Gongsun Yang!"
Qin Ming took out all the Spirit Materials and controlled them with his Divine Sense to float around him.
Then he began to refine Pills in an organized manner according to the Pill Refinement steps on the Pill Recipe.
Time passed bit by bit.
For several days in a row, Qin Ming failed more than a dozen times.
Most of the Spirit Materials in his hand were also consumed.
The Heaven Devouring Rat at the Cave Entrance also noticed the situation inside, it was so anxious that it scratched its ears and cheeks, but it couldn't help in any way.
"As expected of Tier Three Spirit Pills, the Difficulty of Pill Refinement is really not small, even with Mystical Power like Four Seasons Divine Light assisting Pill Refinement, the failure rate is still surprisingly high."
Two days later.
Just as Qin Ming used up the last portion of Spirit Material, Spirit Light suddenly burst forth from within the Alchemy Furnace! Pill Formation Phenomenon!
A strange clear cry echoed from within the Alchemy Furnace.
Then, above the Alchemy Furnace, a piece of seven-colored rosy cloud appeared, and in the cloud mist, there seemed to be two colorful phoenixes dancing gracefully.
Instantly, a rich Pill Fragrance wafted out, directly impacting the Soul, causing the three Spirit Pets at the Cave Entrance to perk up at the same time! "Success!!"
The Heaven Devouring Rat excitedly shouted, and scurried to Qin Ming's front.
"Phew~"
"Refining these Tier Three Pills almost exhausted me." Qin Ming wiped his sweat, then reached out to the Alchemy Furnace.
Three scarlet Spirit Pills flew out, landing in Qin Ming's hand. The Spirit Pills exuded an astonishing Spiritual Aura, and as many as nine Dao Markings were faintly visible on the surface.
"Third-Order Alchemy Grandmaster, finally reached this step!"
"I wonder if Su Yuqing has succeeded in his advancement? If he knew, I wonder what his reaction would be? Hahahaha!"
Qin Ming made a final desperate effort and successfully refined three Low-Grade Third-Order Zhu Rong Pills in one fell swoop, and his heart was filled with joy.
This was still relying on his exceptionally powerful Divine Soul, comparable to Divine Sense of Mid Core Formation Stage, plus Tier 3 Spirit Fire, Four Seasons Divine Light and other Heaven-defying Mystical Powers.
And even after failing dozens of times in a row, accumulating a lot of experience, and almost exhausting the Spirit Materials, he finally succeeded, it was really not easy! Qin Ming carefully observed the legendary Tier Three Spirit Pills, then lowered his head and glanced at his three Spirit Pets, seeing that they couldn't wait any longer.
So he tossed the Zhu Rong Pills in his hand, feeding each Spirit Pet one Pill.
"Thank you Master for bestowing Pills!"
After the Heaven Devouring Rat received the Spirit Pill, without saying a word, it found a place to restore its Strength.
The Mysterious Water Crocodile and Silver Wing Frost Dragon were also overjoyed, and each went to find a place to Breakthrough.
Several days later.
A heart-palpitating Spiritual Pressure suddenly surged from underneath the Mountain Cliff, emitting Demon Power Fluctuations belonging to a Tier 3 Demon King! "Wakakakaka!"
"This Grand Sire has finally regained Peak state, and my Cultivation has even improved slightly!"
"Peak Early Tier 3!"
The Heaven Devouring Rat revealed its huge body, hundreds of feet in size, laughing wildly towards the sky, venting the joy and excitement in its heart! Years of grievances, unwillingness, and bitterness finally dissipated at this moment like smoke… The Might of a Tier 3 Demon King came out, frightening the Low Rank Demonic Beasts and Cultivators within a Range of hundreds of miles, causing them to scatter like birds and beasts.
After being happy for a long time, the Heaven Devouring Rat then shrank its body, ran to Qin Ming's front, and said very gratefully, "Thank you Master for helping me restore my Strength!"
"Rest assured! This time, let alone going to the Scripture Pavilion to steal the Golden Core Pill Formula."
"Even the Core Formation Grandmaster's personal underpants, I can steal them for you! Hehehe!"
After so many things, the Heaven Devouring Rat was completely convinced by Qin Ming.
Having such a powerful Master who can also refine Tier Three Spirit Pills that greatly enhance Demonic Beasts, who else would it follow if not him?
The future is simply bright, why worry about the future?
Even just now, it dared to fantasize a little about the vision of advancing to a Fourth Rank Transformation Great Demon in the future… And Qin Ming was also very gratified. The Heaven Devouring Rat restoring to Tier 3 Demon King level meant he had another invaluable and powerful aid.
The original Strength of a Demon King already surpassed that of an ordinary Human Clan Core Formation Grandmaster.
Coupled with himself, and cooperating unexpectedly, it might even be possible to kill a Golden Core Cultivator.
"Yes, although my overall Strength has improved a lot now."
"However, unless there are special circumstances, it's still better not to fight and kill."
"Unless I can't help it…"
"Being at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and having a Tier 3 Demon King as a Spirit Pet can be considered the first person in history."
"Hehehe!"
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