Chapter 266 Sensation
On Vast Ocean Peak, in the Great Hall Interior.
True Person Nalan Xi invited Qin Ming to take a seat, then personally brewed him a pot of Spirit Tea.
Qin Ming was no longer as overwhelmed as he had been the first time he met True Person Nalan Xi.
After all, his current Strength and Status were quite different now.
Probably in the last hundred years, Qin Ming was the only one to receive the Benefits of having a Golden Core Ancestor brew tea for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, how do you find this Misty Aura Tea?"
Nalan Xi said with a smile, gently pushing the teacup in front of Qin Ming.
Qin Ming picked up the teacup and took a sip, instantly feeling a refreshing and refined coolness spread from his mouth throughout his body.
He even felt a sense of enlightenment.
"Excellent Tea, this Tea's Grade is probably Mid-Second Order." Qin Ming praised.
Nalan Xi smiled slightly, "Fellow Daoist Qin is indeed a High-Order Spirit Plant Master, hitting the nail on the head with a single comment."
She was not in a hurry to directly discuss exchanging for the Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pill with Qin Ming, but instead chatted casually with him for a while, easing the atmosphere.
"By the way, congratulations to Fellow Daoist Qin, your Cultivation has also broken through to the Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage."
"Chuckle, just a lucky Breakthrough."
In Nalan Xi's view, Qin Ming had forcefully raised his Cultivation by consuming Pills.
After all, his current Dao of Alchemy level had already broken through to the Rank 3 Grandmaster Realm, what kind of Pills could he not refine?
However, using Pills to boost Cultivation also had its limits. Swallowing large amounts of Pills was still effective in the Low Rank Realm, but after the Core Formation Stage, it was no longer possible to raise Cultivation solely by consuming Pills.
Of course, except for a few Miraculous Spirit Pills, such as—the Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pill.
After about half an hour.
Nalan Xi then said, "Fellow Daoist Qin's Breakthrough to Tier 3 Alchemy Dao Grandmaster this time will probably cause quite a Sensation in the Cultivation World, chuckle!"
"After all, Wei Kingdom has only produced one Grandmaster like you in hundreds of years."
"When the time comes, the Powers that come to pay respects will probably be too numerous to count."
"Alas~ Daoist Friend Nalan, you flatter me. You know I don't particularly like to be in the limelight. This Breakthrough was also unexpected. After returning to Moon Gazing Island, I will probably Secluded for a long time and decline all visitors." Qin Ming shook his head and said.
True Person Nalan Xi was quite surprised by Qin Ming's answer, and sighed:
"Nowadays, there really aren't many people like Fellow Daoist Qin who wholeheartedly pursue the Great Dao, painstakingly study their Skill, and regard Fame and Fortune as Fleeting Clouds."
Then she suddenly changed the topic and asked earnestly, "This Seat has an Unreasonable Request, I wonder how many Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pills Fellow Daoist Qin refined this time?"
"Could you Sale one to me? Or This Seat can exchange Heaven and Earth Spirit Materials for it."
Qin Ming's Expression did not change much upon hearing this. In fact, he had long expected True Person Nalan to make this request.
Therefore, he only pondered for a moment before nodding and agreeing, "Since it is Daoist Friend Nalan who has asked, then Qin can naturally Trade."
"Two Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pills were successfully refined this time, and one can be Traded to Daoist Friend Nalan, but Qin needs to Trade for Spirit Material."
"Oh? I wonder what kind of Spirit Material Fellow Daoist Qin needs?" True Person Nalan Xi was overjoyed to hear Qin Ming's quick agreement, and quickly asked.
"Qin needs to exchange for Tier Three Spirit Material Solar Essence Gold. I wonder if Daoist Friend Nalan has any on hand?" Qin Ming took a sip of Tea and said calmly.
Nalan Xi was stunned upon hearing this. Although she knew the Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pill was of great Value and had prepared to pay a heavy price, she did not expect that what Qin Ming needed was Solar Essence Gold.
This Top-Grade Third Order Spirit Material was also something Core Formation Stage Cultivators dreamed of, and it was even rarer and harder to obtain.
"Haha! The Solar Essence Gold that Fellow Daoist Qin needs is a Utmost Yang and Utmost Firm material among Tier Three Spirit Materials, ranking among the top three. Even in the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation World, its reserves are extremely scarce."
"However, This Seat happens to have a small piece here, which was originally intended to upgrade my Natal Magic Treasure."
"If Fellow Daoist Qin wants to exchange it for this, it is also possible, but This Seat does not have much Solar Essence Gold on hand."
Afterwards.
True Person Nalan Xi took out a fist-sized piece of golden Spirit Ore and handed it to Qin Ming, radiating a rich golden halo.
Qin Ming took the Solar Essence Gold. He saw that it was covered with peculiar Spirit Marks. The moment he held it, he felt a surge of Utmost Yang Qi coming from it.
"This is indeed Solar Essence Gold, but the quantity is completely insufficient. This piece is only barely enough to refine three Wood Sovereign Nails."
The Treasure Spirit's voice suddenly rang in Qin Ming's mind.
Qin Ming remained silent on the surface upon hearing this, but was shocked in his heart. That meant if he wanted to complete the refinement of all eighty-one Wood Sovereign Nails, how much Solar Essence Gold would he have to collect?
However, with his current Cultivation Strength, activating three was already his limit.
Therefore, he pondered for a moment, and then said, "This piece of Solar Essence Gold is acceptable, but it needs to be supplemented with five thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stone."
"No problem." True Person Nalan Xi's eyes lit up. As the City Lord of a Cultivator Sanctuary, she was naturally not short of Spirit Stone.
The Trade price Qin Ming proposed was also considered reasonable.
After handing over the full amount of Spirit Stone to Qin Ming, Qin Ming also handed over a Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pill to True Person Nalan Xi.
The Trade concluded, and both parties got what they wanted.
"By the way, Daoist Friend Nalan, I previously exceeded the time limit for renting the Cave Residence, I wonder how much Spirit Stone I need to pay?" Qin Ming asked.
"Your Breakthrough and advancement to Alchemy Dao Grandmaster in this Immortal City is an honor for Azure Sea Immortal City, how can we accept Spirit Stone from Fellow Daoist Qin again?"
Having said that.
Nalan Xi returned all the Spirit Stone Qin Ming had paid for renting the Cave Residence for two and a half years.
Qin Ming's Status was now that of a highly sought-after figure wherever he went.
Her intention to show goodwill to Qin Ming was more than obvious.
In the future, Nalan Xi would probably have to ask Qin Ming for help. After all, he was the only Cultivator in Wei Kingdom who could refine Golden Core Spirit Pills.
"Daoist Friend Nalan, then Qin will take his leave."
"If Fellow Daoist Qin is free, you can come to Vast Ocean Peak more often. This Seat will always welcome you."
"Does Fellow Daoist Qin need This Seat to send someone to escort you back?" Considering that the outside was probably already in chaos, Nalan Xi proactively asked.
"Chuckle! No need, Qin can return on my own."
After talking with Nalan Xi for half a day, Qin Ming bid farewell and left Vast Ocean Peak.
True Person Nalan Xi personally saw Qin Ming off.
Returning to her throne in the Great Hall Interior, she took out the Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pill she had Traded from Qin Ming, her eyes flickering.
"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Qin's Alchemy Skill to have reached such a level, I'm afraid it's completely comparable to the Grandmaster City Patron of Fire Palace."
"Could it be that he has completely obtained Su Yuqing of the Su Family's entire True Inheritance..."
"Two Grandmasters being born in this chaotic era at the same time!"
…
Qin Ming left Vast Ocean Peak. After briefly chatting with Lü Wan Jun who was waiting outside, he took out a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills that were useful for Early Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation and handed them to her.
This bottle of Pills was also scavenged from Linghu Yang's Storage Bag.
"Thank you for Grandmaster Qin's generous gift!" Lü Wan Jun said gratefully, her pretty face beaming with joy.
Qin Ming smiled faintly, "It's nothing. Daoist Lu Liang asked me to look after you a little when he was alive. In recent years, you have been quite stable in Immortal City and basically haven't needed me to worry, so this is considered compensation for you."
"You should Cultivate well here. Daoist Lu Liang will be gratified if he knows in the afterlife."
"Wan Jun respectfully remembers Grandmaster Qin's teachings and will definitely Cultivate diligently! I will not fail Master's expectations!" Lü Wan Jun said firmly.
"Mm." Qin Ming nodded, then exchanged a few words with her before leaving Vast Ocean Peak.
True Person Cang Hai naturally saw all of this.
Afterwards.
She summoned Lü Wan Jun.
"City Lord, you are looking for me?"
"Mm, Wan Jun, you have been working in Immortal City for decades, haven't you?"
"From today onwards, the Position of Elder of the Hall of Affairs in the Inner City will be taken over by you."
"You can also choose a Cave Residence on the Main Peak for your Cultivation."
Lü Wan Jun was almost in disbelief when she heard True Person Cang Hai's words, and stood there stunned.
…
After Qin Ming left Vast Ocean Peak, the Message Talismans on his body began to ring non-stop.
He frowned and took out the Message Talismans.
He discovered that they were from Gu Qingzhao of Mirror Snow Pavilion and Xu Jing of Pill Cauldron Pavilion.
Without exception, they were all invitations for him to go and have a chat.
These two were Large Merchant Houses that Qin Ming had been cooperating with for many years. In the future, he would definitely need to continue deepening cooperation to collect High-Tier Materials and Spirit Seeds, and it would not be good to refuse.
So he disguised his figure, avoided crowded places, and headed towards Mirror Snow Pavilion.
The news of Qin Ming's successful advancement to Tier 3 Alchemy Dao Grandmaster spread like wildfire throughout Azure Sea Immortal City.
In the streets and alleys, people were bustling with noise, whether Rogue Cultivators or Sect disciples, everyone was discussing this event that was enough to leave a strong mark in the history of Azure Sea Immortal City.
"Extra! Extra!"
"Moon Gazing Island Lord Master Qin has achieved the Tier 3 Alchemy Dao Grandmaster Realm in Immortal City today!"
"Wei Kingdom has once again given birth to an Alchemy Dao Grandmaster three hundred years after Grandmaster Li Qingyang ascended to immortality! A name to be remembered for eternity!"
"Grandmaster Qin has become the second Alchemy Dao Grandmaster in the Southern Wastelands Cultivation World after Grandmaster Gongsun Yang of Profound Stream Valley!"
"My heavens! Grandmaster Qin broke through to Tier 3 Alchemy Dao Grandmaster at only the Foundation Establishment Stage, how high must his Pill Dao Talent be?"
"Could he possess some kind of hidden Pill Path Saint Body?"
"Mm, Fellow Daoist is absolutely right, I think it's possible!"
"Grandmaster Qin is probably not even a hundred years old, right? He should be the youngest Alchemy Dao Grandmaster in history, right?"
"That's not necessarily true. I heard from the Elders in my Sect that there is a Pill Master surnamed Su in Great Jin who also broke through to the Grandmaster Realm not long ago."
"His Talent is so high that even the Important Figures of Fire Palace admire him immensely."
"There is always someone better. However, our Grandmaster Qin is not inferior in the slightest."
"Because I heard news that Grandmaster Qin refined the Worldly-Dust Cleansing Pill, which is extremely difficult to refine among Tier Three Spirit Pills."
"Hiss~"
"Now all the Major Powers will be vying to recruit him, right?"
"After all, the Breakthrough of a Tier 3 Alchemy Dao Grandmaster is even more difficult than breaking through to the Core Formation Stage."
"In terms of influence, a Tier 3 Grandmaster is much higher than an ordinary Golden Core Ancestor."
"After all, an Alchemy Dao Grandmaster can benefit a Sect and influence the rise and fall of a Sect."
"Grandmaster Qin is also from a Loose Cultivator background, truly a role model for Cultivators of our generation!"
"…"
Qin Ming listened to these gossip discussions, and couldn't help but curl his lips, "Alas, miscalculated!"
At this point, Qin Ming's reputation among the Immortal City Cultivator reached its peak.
As a result, when he arrived at Mirror Snow Pavilion, he even sneaked in through the back door.
End of Chapter