Chapter 401 Cow Ghosts and Snake Spirits Gather at the Five Elements Mountain Range
For several years since Great Li invaded Great Zhou, countless refugee Cultivators have flooded into the border regions.
Even the Great Jin Southern Region is no exception. No matter how strict the controls, there are still many Great Zhou Cultivators who have smuggled themselves into Great Jin.
In recent years,
Five Elements Mountain Market has become a mixed and disorderly place.
Since the Defenders of the Dao Alliance was established, this situation has been alleviated a lot.
The Defenders of the Dao Alliance formed a vast Force, and the Great Jin Cultivation World was still considered stable, but friction with Great Li's Power still occurred from time to time.
Of course, it was also related to the Fallen of the Demonic Path Saint Child, which made both the Blood Forging Demon Gate and the Yin Demon Sect deeply fearful of this place.
They constantly sent people to Great Jin to investigate the Fallen of the Holy Son.
But a long time has passed, and they have gained nothing.
In addition, with the outbreak of war, more and more wounded poured into the border region, and Healing Elixir and life-saving items became hot commodities in Five Elements Mountain Market.
High-Rank Healing Elixir, in particular, were priceless.
After Qin Ming refined the Sky Net Powder, he handed it to Old Jia to sell at Five Elements Mountain Market.
He also instructed him that if High-Rank Spirit Material could be exchanged for Sky Net Powder, that was also acceptable, not limited to Spirit Stone.
After all, last time, Old Jia exchanged Soul Cleansing Incense for the subsequent secret recipe of the *Wine Immortal's Formula*, which was extremely worthwhile.
This gave him the opportunity to brew the legendary Demon Flame Wine, which could help Cultivators break through to the Golden Core Perfection Realm.
And Sky Net Powder, as an Upper Third Rank Precious Medicine, he believed that many Golden Core Cultivators would be willing to exchange Spirit Material for it.
Within the Small Spirit Realm, Qin Ming was guiding the Earth Core Spirit Spring to irrigate Spirit Plant Cultivation.
In this Herb Garden with the most concentrated Spirit Qi, he had planted Nascent Soul Fruit, Five Elements Spirit Ginseng, Taiyi Bodhi, Transformation Demon Grass, and added a whole bottle of Ten-Thousand-Year Azure Spirit Saliva obtained from Demon Cultivator Chou.
The five Main Materials for refining Nascent Soul Pill had been artificially matured by him using Entry several times, ensuring foolproof success.
These five Spirit Material, any single one placed in the Cultivation World, would be extremely rare, only controlled by Nascent Soul Sect.
They were the Foundation for nurturing Nascent Soul True Monarch.
But here with Qin Ming, as long as he obtained one portion of Spirit Material, he could continuously artificially mature more using Entry.
Five major rare Main Materials, plus more than ten kinds of Fourth Rank rare Auxiliary Ingredient, and more than one hundred kinds of Tier 3 Auxiliary Ingredient.
Such vast High-Rank Resources, even if the Fire Palace of Great Jin used the strength of the entire Sect, it would be difficult to gather them in several hundred years.
But Qin Ming, under a series of Fated Chance, plus Hua Tianxiong and Su Yuqing helping to collect them, spent decades in total, and finally collected most of the Spirit Material needed to refine Nascent Soul Pill.
And the Material used to refine Ice Heart Jade Soul Pill had already been fully collected.
"Currently, the Material for refining Nascent Soul Pill only lacks the last few Tier 3 Auxiliary Ingredient; Hua Tianxiong should be fast on his way as well."
This day,
Qin Ming finished his daily Cultivation homework and came to the Spirit Field.
Of the two hundred acres of Fourth-Order Branch Vein Spirit Field at Five Elements Mountain, only the one hundred acres of Tier 3 Jade Emperor Spirit Rice planted by Li Lan had not yet matured.
The Maturity Cycle of Jade Emperor Spirit Rice is generally about ten years. If well-tended, it can be harvested a little earlier.
Qin Ming observed the situation in the Spirit Field. The jade-like Jade Emperor Spirit Rice had grown to more than ten feet tall, like a large Bamboo Forest.
Under Li Lan's careful tending, the growth was quite good, and it seemed that the yield at harvest time would not be too bad.
"Shopkeeper Lu, you've come!" Li Lan saw Qin Ming arrive and hurried over to greet him.
Qin Ming said lightly, "Yes, you've done well."
"This batch of Jade Emperor Spirit Rice is estimated to be harvested two years early. I originally planned to have you plant here for another thirty years."
"But now the Situation is starting to become chaotic. After the Jade Emperor Spirit Rice is harvested, although these two hundred acres of Spirit Field are good, we have to abandon them."
"In the past two years, I have already had Old Jia move the Mirror Snow Pavilion's industry to Central Province. After harvesting this season's Spirit Plant, you should also leave with us."
Li Lan hurriedly agreed after hearing what Qin Ming said.
"Shopkeeper Lu, Rest Assured, I will definitely do what I promised earlier."
"Being able to move to Central Province to work is something that many Rogue Cultivator cannot even ask for. I will definitely do my best and live up to Shopkeeper Lu's great kindness."
Qin Ming nodded with satisfaction.
Afterwards, he flew towards Five Elements Mountain Market.
As soon as Qin Ming arrived near Five Elements Mountain Market, he could clearly feel that the number of Cultivators entering and leaving the Market had increased.
There were even some heavily injured Cultivators rushing inside.
But these External Cultivator who wanted to enter the Market had to pay a considerable amount of Spirit Stone to enjoy the protection of the Defenders of the Dao Alliance.
After Qin Ming entered the Market, he walked towards Mirror Snow Pavilion.
He saw that Mirror Snow Pavilion was already surrounded by crowds, and there were not a few Cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage among them.
Old Jia and the Shopkeeper's Assistant in the shop were all working in full swing, sweating profusely.
He was hesitating whether to go in when he happened to meet an old acquaintance on the Street.
"Yo! Fellow Daoist Lu, long time no see."
"Your Mirror Snow Pavilion is extremely popular now! Hahaha! I didn't expect to run into you here."
The person who came was Han Yuan. He was currently leading a team of Defenders of the Dao Alliance Cultivators on patrol in the Market.
"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Han, you've been promoted? Congratulations!" Qin Ming saw Han Yuan wearing the blue and white Defenders of the Dao Alliance uniform and couldn't help but ask, "Where are Two Daoist Friends Gao Feng and Liu Ye?"
"Ah! Don't mention it. Isn't it because the number of Cultivators in Five Elements Mountain Market has recently surged and manpower is seriously insufficient? This old man is also filling in wherever needed."
"Gao Feng and Liu Ye, they have also been sent to the outer patrol camp now."
Although Han Yuan said so, Qin Ming could still see a hint of smugness between his expressions.
Obviously, being responsible for patrols Within the Market was also considered a lucrative position.
Usually, the three of Han Yuan were quite decent, and relying on Qin Ming's personal Connections, they had taken good care of Mirror Snow Pavilion quite a bit.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, how about going to Wind Riding Inn for a chat?"
"I see that your Mirror Snow Pavilion is too lively, with too many people and mixed eyes." Han Yuan suggested.
Qin Ming nodded and agreed, "Alright."
He also wanted to inquire about some recent Insider Information from Han Yuan.
Subsequently,
The two of them came to a window seat on the Third Floor of Wind Riding Inn, ordered a table of wine and dishes, and began to talk.
It was not meal time at the moment, and there was only their table of people on the entire Third Floor.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, I didn't expect your Connections to be so wide! You can even get your hands on Precious Medicine like Sky Net Powder, which can bring the dying back to life."
"Now, the Cultivators queuing up at Mirror Snow Pavilion to ask for medicine can stretch for two *li* every day, which is really exaggerated, hehe!"
"Now, a Jade Bottle of Sky Net Powder has been hyped up to twenty High-Grade Spirit Stone, and there are still many Forces vying to buy it!"
"Fellow Daoist Han, you flatter me, it's just a small business."
Although Qin Ming had also expected that life-saving Spirit Herb would be very popular, he did not expect it to be so outrageous.
Immediately, he took out a Jade Bottle from his bosom and placed it in front of Han Yuan, "Hehe! Over the years, This Sect has been taken care of by the three Fellow Daoist. This is a small token of my appreciation from Lu."
"Fellow Daoist Lu, look at what you're saying, you're being too much of an outsider." Han Yuan said, then opened the Jade Bottle, but was stunned on the spot.
"Sky Net Powder!!"
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this item is too precious, how can Han accept it?"
Han Yuan knew in his heart that now that the three of them were in patrol positions, they would inevitably have to fight with others.
This medicine could save their lives at critical moments. "It's just a little Spirit Herb, Fellow Daoist Han, please don't decline." Qin Ming said with a light smile.
Han Yuan looked excited and reluctantly accepted the Spirit Herb, solemnly saying, "Then thank you Fellow Daoist Lu, if there is anything you need in the future, just ask."
"This old man will also toast Fellow Daoist Lu on behalf of Gao Feng and Liu Ye. This is the Azure Wave Wine newly released by Wind Riding Inn, please try it."
"The two of them are on duty outside, and their affairs are busy, so they don't have the good fortune to enjoy this."
Afterwards, Han Yuan told Qin Ming about some things within the Defenders of the Dao Alliance.
He first poured a glass of Spirit Wine for Qin Ming, hesitated for a moment before asking, "Fellow Daoist Lu, I heard that Nascent Soul True Monarch once came to your Spirit Field, is there such a thing?"
Qin Ming did not expect that the other party would even know about this, and immediately nodded without concealment.
"That's right, but that Senior came to order some High-Rank Spirit Rice."
"And did not stay long."
Hiss~ Han Yuan confirmed this from Qin Ming's mouth, and was still quite surprised.
After all, that was the top existence in the Cultivation World, a true Chess Player who controlled the chessboard.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, is it convenient to reveal which Perfected Person Senior it was?" Han Yuan's gossip heart was instead aroused first.
"It's Ancestor Cold Crow Senior of Great Zhou Profound Clarity Monastery."
"I didn't expect it to be Ancestor Cold Crow!" Han Yuan sighed, then continued, "Not long ago, True Monarch Cold Crow had already led Profound Clarity Monastery to join the Defenders of the Dao Alliance."
"Rumor has it that Senior Cold Crow was seriously injured, but I didn't expect him to recover so quickly."
"It's really unbelievable…"
Speaking of this,
Han Yuan raised his hand and cast a Soundproofing Barrier, saying to Qin Ming, "I have heard some Insider Information from within the Alliance. Five Elements Mountain Range is not quite right recently, I am afraid something big is about to happen."
"This old man suggests that if Fellow Daoist Lu has a way out, it would be better to stay away from this place of right and wrong, alas!"
"Oh? Fellow Daoist Han, why do you say this?" Qin Ming asked when he saw that he was getting to Serious Matters.
"It seems that the Upper Levels of Fire Palace, the spies planted in Divine Path Mountain, have secretly found out extremely important Information in Five Elements Mountain Range."
"Now, the Defenders of the Dao Alliance is in a state of alarm, with a sense of foreboding."
"In addition, it can be confirmed that Divine Path Mountain has completely sided with Great Li Yin Demon Sect. Even without the Five Elements Mountain matter, I am afraid that in the near future, the long-standing grievances between the two sides will erupt again sooner or later."
"Once Divine Path Mountain changes its position."
"A Great War is estimated to be unavoidable."
"Therefore, the current Great Jin Southern Region is not a peaceful place either."
"The three of us are unable to choose and escape because we cannot control ourselves."
"Fellow Daoist Lu must have also seen that the number of Cultivators in Five Elements Mountain Market has suddenly increased. Among these Cultivators, there are not a few Major Power secretly deploying troops."
Han Yuan sighed after speaking.
"So that's how it is, thank you Fellow Daoist Han for telling me."
Qin Ming drank a glass of Spirit Wine, thoughtful in his heart.
'It seems that paper can't contain fire after all. Divine Path Mountain and Yin Demon Sect failed to hide the Azure Origin Sect Secret Realm matter, and it was noticed by Fire Palace.'
'In this way, in order to Contention for this Secret Realm, I am afraid many Cultivators will die again, and a Great Battle is unavoidable.'
'Currently, it's just that the Seven Wonders Treasure Tree at the Secret Realm Entrance has not yet Blooming, and the Secret Realm has not been able to be opened, so these Great Power have not immediately torn off their masks.'
Qin Ming pondered for a long time, and then asked Han Yuan, "What is the current composition of the Defenders of the Dao Alliance?"
Han Yuan replied upon hearing this, "The Defenders of the Dao Alliance was initiated and led by Fire Palace, and the Condition for joining the Alliance is still extremely harsh."
"The Defenders of the Dao Alliance only accepts Nascent Soul Level Force to join, representing the most top-tier Power in the Cultivation World. Currently, they are Fire Palace, Myriad Paths Merchant Alliance, Profound Clarity Monastery, and Nascent Soul Loose Cultivator."
"However, it is said that some Power with Core Formation Perfection Great Cultivator in charge are also barely qualified."
"But they have to pass the assessment of the Members of the Alliance."
"Thank you Fellow Daoist Han for telling me. Actually, Lu also has this intention. In the past two years, I have secretly transferred Mirror Snow Pavilion's industry to Central Continent of Great Jin." Qin Ming toasted the other party with a glass of wine.
"So I was overthinking it, Fellow Daoist Lu is Visionary, there is no need for me to worry, hehe!"
…
After the two exchanged words.
Han Yuan had to go to the Market to patrol and perform his duties, so he excused himself and left in a hurry.
Qin Ming was left alone, sitting at the table by the window, drinking wine alone, looking at the bustling crowd on the Street, lost in thought.
Before long, more Cultivators came to the Restaurant for dinner.
The Third Floor was also filled with people, becoming lively.
The Cultivators at the surrounding tables were talking about various things.
"Alas, the Sky Net Powder at Mirror Snow Pavilion is too expensive, isn't it? It's only been a few days, and the price has risen again to twenty High-Grade Spirit Stone."
"Who can afford this?"
"If you don't want it, there are people who do! After all, this medicine can instantly heal even the injuries of Golden Core Cultivator, bringing the dying back to life."
"With this medicine, as long as it's not an instantly fatal injury, it's equivalent to having an extra life, who wouldn't want it?"
"Exactly, exactly, the higher the Cultivation, the more they care about their little lives."
"Moreover, they also said that if there are rare Spirit Item, they can also be used for exchange!"
"Alas, anyway, such luxury items are not something we can touch. Twenty High-Grade Spirit Stone is enough to buy several High-Rank life-saving Magical Artifact."
"By the way, there is another explosive News, have you heard of it?"
"I heard that Grandmaster Su Yuqing of Dragon Court Lake in Central Province of Great Jin recently refined Rank 4 Lower Grade Nascent Divinity Pill and was promoted to the Alchemy King Realm."
"Pill Master Su is truly amazingly talented in the Dao of Alchemy, and has become the youngest Fourth Rank Alchemy King in the history of Great Jin Cultivation World."
"Dragon Court Lake Su Family is said to have received an invitation from the Defenders of the Dao Alliance."
"Wouldn't the Fire Palace be regretting it to death? They agreed to Su Family separating from Within the Sect back then."
"You know, now Fire Palace only has one Fourth Rank Alchemy King in charge."
"Upper Third Rank Sky Net Powder is not something that everyone can refine. I heard that Mirror Snow Pavilion has some Connections with Pill Master Su."
"Could this medicine be from his hands?"
"..."
Qin Ming held a wine glass in his hand, listening to the surrounding News, and sighed in his heart:
'I didn't expect Brother Su to progress so quickly, and has already reached the Fourth Rank Alchemist before me without making a sound.'
Just then,
In the stairwell of the Third Floor, a person slowly walked up.
This person was wearing a black feather coat, with a fair complexion, black hair tied in a crown, a slightly pointed nose, wearing a pair of straw sandals, and always had a faint smile on his face.
He looked around the Third Floor for a week, and saw that it was full of people everywhere.
Then, his gaze fell on Qin Ming's table by the window.
Seeing Qin Ming drinking alone, and the seat opposite him was empty, he walked over and asked with a gentle smile:
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask if this Position is available?"
End of Chapter